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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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New Zealand children miss annual dental check-ups

MANAWATŪ, New Zealand: Frequent dental check-ups are important to maintain good oral health. However, in the Manawatū district on the North Island of New ...

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Ancient primary tooth found in France

TAUTAVEL, France: In an exciting discovery by volunteer Spanish and French archaeologists, an ancient primary tooth was recently uncovered in France in the ...

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Researchers develop less destructive method to whiten teeth

NANCHANG, China: Social media adverts for whitening products show celebrities flaunting their pearly whites, putting pressure on consumers to conform to the...

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British consumers misled by claims on cereal packaging, study shows

CARDIFF, UK: By now, it is well known that many leading breakfast cereals may contain a surprisingly high amount of sugar in each bowl. A recent study, ...

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Temperature changes favour formation of dental abscesses, study suggests

DRESDEN, Germany: The temperature is currently climbing to 38 °C throughout Europe. While this heatwave is gruelling, it might also influence the ...

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Align Technology expands operations in Costa Rica

SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S.: Align Technology, manufacturer of the Invisalign clear aligner system and iTero intraoral scanners, recently opened its newest ...

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New method allows production of customised photopolymers for dentistry

VIENNA, Austria: An increasing number of coating materials, including some for use in dentistry, are cured with light. Yet, homogeneous, custom polymer ...

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Study reveals bacteria’s competitive nature

NEW HAVEN, Conn., U.S.: With between 100 and 200 different strains of bacteria in the human mouth at any one time, the oral cavity can be a highly contested...

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Dental and industry professionals meet at 2018 IADR General Session and Exhibition

LONDON, UK: The 96th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has begun and is being held in conjunction ...

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Study finds limited effectiveness of chlorhexidine for oral procedures

LEIOA, Spain: The human oral cavity is populated by a variety of bacteria. Surgical procedures in the mouth thus pose the risk of bacteria passing into the ...

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Australian dental industry welcomes new Indian economic strategy

CANBERRA, Australia: In May 2017, Australia’s prime minister and the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment commissioned an independent report on an ...

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Post-FIFA: Heimir Hallgrímsson to return to his dental chair

HEIMAEY, Iceland: Heimir Hallgrímsson has decided to dedicate himself solely to his dental patients again. After seven years as head coach of the Iceland ...

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Research team receive multiple awards for micro-guided endodontics technique

BASEL, Switzerland: Pulp canal calcification (PCC) is a common consequence of dental injuries and may occur in patients after a luxation. Researchers at the...

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IDS to showcase wealth of possibilities offered by digital endodontics

COLOGNE, Germany: The success of endodontic therapy depends on many factors, including the detection of all root canals, their hermetic seal and the nature ...

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Ortho Caps displays aligner products at EOS Congress; enters US market

EDINBURGH, UK: This year’s European Orthodontic Society (EOS) Congress recently welcomed a number of international orthodontists aiming to receive an ...

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New microsensor for pH mapping joins the fight against dental caries

TOKYO, Japan: Dental caries is a major health problem affecting the quality of life of many people worldwide. Products released by bacteria on the surface ...

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Research uses dental plaque to uncover potential for insights into ancient diets

YORK, UK: Perhaps unfairly, the teeth of Britons have developed an international reputation for being crooked and aesthetically subpar. Researchers have ...

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Young Pro Award 2018 now open for submissions

BASEL, Switzerland: The Straumann Group and botiss biomaterials have recently announced the opening of their collaborative research award, the Young Pro ...

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Dentsply Sirona demonstrates future of Ankylos system in Berlin

BERLIN, Germany: Under the motto of “Trust experience. Discover excellence”, the recent 2018 Ankylos Congress provided Dentsply Sirona with an ...

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Interview: ROOTS SUMMIT “puts things in a different perspective”

“After ROOTS SUMMIT is before ROOTS SUMMIT” was one of the main phrases heard at this year’s event. Its origin can be traced to the previous event ...

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