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Google unveils new cloud-based health care application

LAS VEGAS, U.S.: As more technical areas of dentistry become digitalized, so too is the way in which patient data is used. Looking to address some of the ...

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MTA placement with the Produits Dentaires MAP System

More than 20 years ago, Torabinejad et al. first described a new root-end filling material called mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).[1] MTA showed in vitro ...

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W&H Ibérica celebrates 20-year anniversary at EXPODENTAL

MADRID, Spain: With the largest stand ever, plenty of innovations, giveaways and surprises, W&H is launching a number of festivities for the 20th ...

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Microneedles may increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia

LUBBOCK, Texas, U.S.: Fear of injections is not an uncommon condition, and when coupled with a fear of dentists, some people may avoid dental treatment ...

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Research predicts growth of oral cancer treatment market

PUNE, India: According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, cancer of the oral cavity is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, with ...

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Dentists lead research into faster detection of Zika virus

NEW YORK, U.S.: Early detection of any disease or virus is critical. The 2015 Zika outbreak in Brazil, which led the World Health Organization to declare ...

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Planmeca team up with manufacturer of mandibular advancement devices

HELSINKI, Finland: Known for its ease of use and accuracy, the Planmeca Emerald intra-oral scanner can now be used in the production of the mandibular ...

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Master’s programme in laser dentistry

At the start of 2018, a new generation of dentists has begun the Laser and Health Academy’s (LA&HA) master’s programme in laser dentistry, consisting of...

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COLTENE reports positive growth for 2017 financial year

ALTSTÄTTEN, Switzerland: A report released earlier this week by COLTENE for the 2017 financial year points to a positive fiscal year. It stated that the ...

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Australian private health insurance mergers could negatively impact consumer

CANBERRA, Australia: For Australians, private health insurance is a privilege. Now, further market consolidation in the private health insurance industry, ...

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Getting to grips with general dental practitioner orthodontics

My learning pathway with the IAS Academy was slightly different from the normal route in that I took the ClearSmile Aligner course first, then the ...

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Children with tooth ache see pharmacist or emergency doctor rather than dentist

LONDON, UK: In England, dentists are often not the first person to see a child suffering from oral pain, a survey published in The BMJ has confirmed. ...

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Wine polyphenols may prevent caries and periodontal disease

WASHINGTON, U.S.: Evidence suggests that sipping red wine has several health benefits for the body, possibly because of the beverage’s abundant and ...

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W&H acquires implant stability specialist Osstell

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: W&H, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of dental precision instruments and devices, has acquired medical technology company ...

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Ancient dental plaque could hold secrets from the past

WASHINGTON, U.S.: The use of tobacco has forever been etched in human history. Now, for the first time, researchers in the U.S. have shown that nicotine ...

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Previously lost fossilised human teeth produce new data

BURGOS, Spain: For the first time, scientists have been able to study the conserved original fossil remains of Peking Man. The six teeth belonging to Homo ...

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Academy of Osseointegration to reflect on implant treatment health impacts

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: For the first time in its history, the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) will be hosting its annual meeting in Los Angeles. Shining the ...

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JUVORA showcases implant prostheses at AO meeting

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: With the 33rd annual meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) taking place in Los Angeles, attendees are eagerly awaiting the ...

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3D Systems releases two new printers

CHICAGO, U.S.: With the broad scope of technological advancements in digital dentistry continually growing, it is obvious that digital is the future of ...

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EAS Congress: “We reflect on the invisible and in return we just need a smile”

At the second EAS Congress, EAS President Dr Francesco Garino, immediate past President Dr Graham Gardner and EAS Scientific Chairman Dr Tommaso ...

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Second EAS Congress proves its worth

VENICE, Italy: From an expected 400, the number of attendees at the second Congress of the European Aligner Society (EAS) rose to 500, confirming that, with...

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BioHorizons to kick off Global Education Tour in Croatia

DUBROVNIK, Croatia: As part of its mission to drive aesthetic implantology forward through science, innovation and education, international dental ...

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Organisers predicting KRAKDENT 2018 to be the most successful to date

CRACOW, Poland: Poland’s premier international dental fair, KRAKDENT, will be taking place from 8 to 10 March. With over 430 exhibitors and an expected ...

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Diet not solely to blame for tooth erosion

LONDON, UK: Together with dental caries and periodontal disease, dental erosion ranks among the top three most prevalent dental conditions. According to a ...

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Lack of guidance may delay child’s first trip to dentist

ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.: As soon as the first tooth appears, parents should start taking their child to the dentist for regular checkups. What seems like a ...

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Free webinar to focus on nonsurgical treatment of periimplantitis

NEW YORK, U.S.: Nonsurgical therapy remains the cornerstone of periodontal treatment. To achieve this, patient compliance and proper selection and ...

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Study points to possible alternative to amalgam

BRASILIA, Brazil: When planning primary oral health care services, the cost implications of adopting new intervention practices are important. Despite the ...

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Interview: “3DISC is bringing the best solution to dentists”

CHICAGO, U.S.: At the 2017 Greater New York Dental Meeting, 3DISC launched its Heron IOS intraoral scanner to the world. Three months later, the ...

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Hundreds of complaints against Singapore dentists in 2017

SINGAPORE: Despite the high quality of dental work being performed throughout Singapore, there are still occasions when standards are not met. According to ...

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Researchers develop environmentally friendly alternatives to microplastics

HALLE, Germany: The environmental impact of microplastics used in personal care products, such as toothpaste, has long been discussed. Tiny plastic ...

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