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Dental News
Thousands of New Zealand children overdue for dental surgery
AUCKLAND, New Zealand: The number of children in New Zealand needing dental surgery is growing for a number of reasons, among them poor prevention, ...
Screw-retained restoration of a maxillary first molar and second premolar
Dental implants are widely accepted as a successful method for replacing missing teeth. The success of dental implant treatment depends on many factors, ...
New research examines ameloblasts, holds promise for regenerative dentistry
SEATTLE, US: Murine models have been instrumental in studying tooth development; however, significant differences in tooth shape, number of cusps, and the ...
Mouthwash may reveal risk of cardiovascular disease
HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada: The link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease is well established. However, most research in this area concerns older...
CBCT data could help create patient-specific scaffolds for periodontal tissue regeneration
ATHENS, Greece: Leveraging advancements in 3D printing, researchers in Greece have outlined a methodology for designing patient-specific 3D scaffolds for ...
ITI World Symposium 2024: More than 50 speakers, exclusive clinical case footage and real patient stories
SINGAPORE: The International Team for Implantology (ITI) World Symposium 2024 will be held in Singapore from 9 to 11 May next year. The event will feature ...
Mandibular bone structure indicates future loss of stature, study says
GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Older age is a major predictor of various health issues, including cognitive and cardiovascular disease, hearing loss and progressive ...
A novel approach to root canal preparation: The in–out technique
Much has changed in endodontics during the last 20 years, except the anatomy, which is still just as complex. We can improve our protocols and techniques, ...
Japanese researchers explore whether workplace dental check-ups reduce absenteeism for dental care
TOKYO, Japan: Oral disease contributes significantly to absenteeism globally, constituting between 9.06% and 26.7% of total illness-related absenteeism. The...
3Shape TRIOS 5 wins Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: The 3Shape TRIOS 5 intra-oral scanner has been given the Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award for 2023. The achievement underscores ...
PANAVIA SA Cement Universal named as top product by DENTAL ADVISOR
TOKYO, Japan: PANAVIA SA Cement Universal adheres to virtually all substrates, including lithium disilicate, in a single procedure without the need for a ...
A Class II open bite case with missing mandibular right central incisor, managed with a hybrid aligner treatment approach
Clear aligners are not always a perfect alternative to conventional orthodontic appliances.1–4 Although theoretically it is possible to achieve good ...
Tracking periodontal disease with electronic dental records may enhance diagnosis and treatment
INDIANAPOLIS, US: Despite advances in periodontal disease research and treatments, it remains a growing health issue in the US. To address this topic, ...
Malaysia’s first oral health Braille book enters record book
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Addressing the oral health needs of the blind community, Malaysia published its first dental Braille book, Colour Your World With ...
Indian dental revamp to make graduate test mandatory
NEW DELHI, India: New regulations for the dental profession in India will mean that all BDS graduates will have to pass a dental National Exit Test ...
Researchers developing novel AI platform for dental disease identification
GUILDFORD, UK: Dental disease identification is often cumbersome and time-consuming. To assist dental professionals in better detecting dental problems, ...
A-dec announces new partnership with Romanian dealer Tehnodent Poka
NEWBERG, Ore., US: Continuing its international growth, dental manufacturer A-dec has announced a new partnership with Romanian dental dealer Tehnodent ...
Promoting natural vertical bone growth—not a myth but a reality
Bone loss is one of the greatest challenges in dentistry. Bone volume is linked to the presence of natural teeth. With loss of its anchors, that is, the ...
New method of safe and painless drug delivery is to be commercially available
SINGAPORE: Some ways of administering medication, such as rectal insertions, can be distressing and unpleasant for patients. Researchers at the National ...
The current global dental material market—an overview
According to the latest findings by iData Research, the global dental material market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.1% over the...
Well-known age assessment using third molars is not scientifically backed, says study
MALMÖ, Sweden: Determining an individual’s age plays a pivotal role in various medical, legal and anthropological contexts. Traditionally, the ...
Exocad to offer software licences for students
DARMSTADT, Germany: Exocad, an Align Technology company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, has recently announced that qualifying university ...
LightForce Orthodontics secures funding for 3D‑printed brackets
BURLINGTON, Mass., US: A Series D funding round has generated US$80 million (€73 million) for LightForce Orthodontics. The young Massachusetts company ...
Unforgettable experiences and Grammy-winning entertainment at DS World Las Vegas 2023
LAS VEGAS, US: Each year, dental professionals come to Las Vegas to learn, network and be inspired at Dentsply Sirona’s flagship clinical education ...
COVID-19 pandemic had both positive and negative consequences for orthodontists
RICHMOND, Va., US: No orthodontic clinician in the world was left unaffected by the extreme adaptation to practice and procedure required during the ...
Osstem Implant provides educational programmes and social enrichment activities abroad
SEOUL, South Korea: Global dental implant manufacturer Osstem Implant has been involved in a number of educational and social enrichment activities abroad. ...
Zolid Bion: Amann Girrbach brings new zirconia to market
KOBLACH, Austria: Amann Girrbach has released a new material after 15 years of zirconia development work. Zolid Bion is a high-performance zirconia that ...
Exploring novel technologies for improved efficiency
For all dentists, it is a professional duty to provide safe, quality and competent oral healthcare to patients.1 Clinicians strive to do this by learning ...
Laser-assisted irrigation in endodontic treatment of a tooth with obstructed canals—A case report
A 72-year-old patient presented to our clinic for whom crown treatment of tooth #37 was planned owing to the patient complaining of recent pain on biting ...
The latest intra-oral scanning solutions from DEXIS provide improved digital workflows to dental clinics
QUAKERTOWN, Penn., US: DEXIS has announced that clinicians will be able to advance their practice and consequently improve their patient experience thanks ...