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Diabetic women face higher risk of oral cancer, study finds

SYDNEY, Australia: The links between oral health and overall health are numerous, with their importance continually filtering into broader society. In a new...

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HKIDEAS 2018 themed “New millennium of oral health”

HONG KONG, China: Organised by the Hong Kong Dental Association, the Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS) has established itself as ...

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Planmeca software allows multiple applications for dental facilities

HELSINKI, Finland: Televisions, mobile phones, even cars—software has disrupted several industries, as its role has become significantly more important. ...

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E-cigarettes may modify genetic material in oral cells

BOSTON, U.S.: Electronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular. Although they are viewed by some as a safer alternative to smoking, their effects are...

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Interview: “Pregnant women are hardly ever informed about the importance of good oral health”

A new mother herself, pregnancy gingivitis has become a subject close to Dr Anja Carina Borer’s heart. She set up a joint campaign between Oral-B and the ...

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Dentsply Sirona holds first EPIC Women’s Dental Meeting

CHARLOTTE, N.C., U.S.: Dentsply Sirona welcomed a group of female dentists and CEREC owners to the first EPIC Women’s Dental Meeting, held in Charlotte on...

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Dynamic navigation for reliable and predictable flapless implant placement

A 52-year-old female patient was concerned about the appearance of her smile. Her upper right first molar and second premolar had been missing for several ...

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Dental product inventor receives A$566,000 grant

CANBERRA, Australia: With an ever-growing dental market, innovation and development of new technologies are critical at all levels. In a move that supports ...

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Interview: We wanted to launch a brand that had a strong environmental concern

Every year, an estimated five billion plastic toothbrushes are thrown away and end up in landfills. This overuse of plastic, which is severely damaging our ...

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Research links processed starch to dental caries

NEWCASTLE, UK: Given the abundance of dietary recommendations that can be accessed these days, understanding what we should and should not eat can be a ...

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Mobile dental provider fined almost A$200,000

SYDNEY, Australia: In a recent court case, the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) successfully prosecuted a mobile dental service ...

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IDS 2019 to focus on long-term outcomes of periodontal therapy

COLOGNE, Germany: The 38th International Dental Show (IDS) will take place from 12 to 16 March 2019 in Cologne. As the top event for the dental industry ...

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Researchers pinpoint mutations that give bacteria antibiotic resistance

HOKKAIDO, Japan: In a recent study, researchers in Japan have developed a new way of testing bacterial resistance to antibiotics and while doing so found ...

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Researchers sequence rare bacterium that causes rampant dental caries

URBANA, Ill., U.S.: Among the most prevalent chronic diseases in both children and adults is dental caries, which occurs when the mouth is in a state of ...

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Curaden to present interdental brush efficacy and compliance study at ADEE 2018 meeting

OSLO, Norway: The Norwegian capital is the setting for the annual meeting of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) this year, which is ...

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Swiss Dental Online Academy launches state-of-the-art prophylaxis e-learning platform

Specifically focusing on prophylaxis and the preservation of natural teeth, the Swiss Dental Online Academy has launched a new online learning platform ...

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Dentist starts petition asking for better dental care in New Zealand

HAMILTON, New Zealand: The horrific state in which many New Zealanders find their teeth has been likened, by some professionals, to those from developing ...

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Intraoral sodium sensor aims to simplify hypertension management

ATLANTA, U.S.: Many people have acquired a taste for high-salt foods, which, over the years, may result in health issues related to high blood pressure. ...

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Interview: 3-D printers allow us to create a variety of different models

Though the recent advancements in 3-D printing technology and their effect on the dental industry have been well catalogued, less focus has been placed on ...

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W&H donates products to world’s highest dental clinic

NAMCHE BAZAAR, Nepal: Dental treatment in the Nepalese mountain village of Namche Bazaar is a challenging undertaking. Located at an altitude of 3,440m, the...

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Study links long-term opioid use with third molar extraction

MICHIGAN, U.S.: Opioid addiction has been a concern in America for some time. In a new study, researchers have found that teens and young adults who have ...

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Interview: “In order for a business owner to be an effective leader, he or she must delegate”

The idea that in this day and age dentists can keep the business side of the practice in-house is considered by some as no longer possible. One of those ...

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Webinar to focus on aging patients and their oral health

NEW YORK, U.S.: When it comes to growing older, oral health plays a key role in a person’s quality of life. In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on...

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Survey reveals Australian dental product suppliers face rising costs

CANBERRA, Australia: To allow manufacturers and suppliers of dental products to express their level of business confidence in the industry, the Australian ...

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Proposed fluoride upper limit increase in water systems open for comment

CHICAGO, U.S.: In a new development regarding fluoride levels in community water supplies, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the ...

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Sex and gender in dentistry: GDI announces 2018 awards for contributions

FRANKFURT, Germany: Gender Dentistry International (GDI), the scientific society for sex and gender issues in dentistry, is calling for submissions and ...

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Food constituents affect taste perception and smell of breath

MUNICH, Germany: Many food components contribute directly to the characteristic taste of food and beverages by means of their own particular taste, scent or...

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Study finds combined vaping and tobacco product use increases risk of oral cancer

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: Smoking remains a leading cause of oral cancer, and the tobacco product range is evolving with increasing use of non-cigarette tobacco ...

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Interview: Concerted action can lead us towards a cavity-free future

It is a curious truth of modern dentistry that, despite growing awareness of the importance of oral health, the prevalence of dental caries remains at an ...

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Country’s political system influences population’s DMF index

LONDON, UK: At the 96th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, recently held in London, researchers presented ...

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