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Pilot study suggests botulinum toxin could help with bruxism

HOUSTON, U.S.: A new pilot study has suggested that botulinum toxin might be a feasible way to treat people suffering from bruxism. In the double-blind ...

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Toothpaste ingredient triclosan may help fight drug-resistant malaria

MANCHESTER/CAMBRIDGE, UK: Over half a million deaths per year result from malaria, caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium, and with increasing ...

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Study shows trehalose responsible for C. difficile outbreaks

HOUSTON, Texas, USA: In the twenty-first century, outbreaks of Clostridium difficile infections have occurred with an increased frequency in both Europe and...

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Ancient amphibians had mouthful of teeth, research shows

TORONTO, Canada: The idea of being bitten by a nearly toothless modern frog or salamander sounds laughable. However, their ancient ancestors had a full ...

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Adhesives developed to prevent orthodontic white spot lesions on teeth

VALENCIA, Spain: Without proper oral care, white spot lesions due to demineralisation from plaque build-up often appear on teeth after the removal of ...

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Dental professionals gather in Boston for Yankee Dental Congress 2018

A new year has dawned, and with it a chance to revitalize yourself and your practice by taking advantage of everything the Yankee Dental Congress 2018 has ...

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Fossil mandible points to complexity of Neanderthals’ origin

BURGOS, Spain: There are many scientists arguing that the Neanderthal lineage evolved linearly. However, a paper by a team of researchers from the Centro ...

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TEETHMATE DESENSITIZER: A natural solution for sensitive teeth

Kuraray Noritake Dental’s TEETHMATE DESENSITIZER is designed to provide an immediate and long-lasting solution for dentine sensitivity. Owing to a ...

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Cavitating jets may provide easier removal of oral biofilm

SENDAI, Japan: Just like natural teeth, dental implants require proper care and oral hygiene to prevent disease. In a recent study, Japanese researchers ...

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Periodontitis-causing bacteria could trigger cancer

HELSINKI, Finland: Researchers in Finland have investigated the role of a bacterium strongly associated with periodontitis in the development of oral and ...

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Nominations for 2018 Australian Dental Industry Awards now open

SYDNEY, Australia: Businesses across the dental industry are being encouraged to enter the 2018 Australian Dental Industry Awards. The event recognises ...

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Irrigating the root canal: A case report

The patient reported on in this article is a student in dentistry and his parents are both dentists. They referred their son to a good endodontist, who then...

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Dentsply Sirona acquires Cleverdent

WALS, Austria/MÜNSTER, Germany: Dentsply Sirona, worldwide provider of professional dental products, has announced the acquisition of Cleverdent. The ...

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New organisation to focus on bone and tissue regeneration

TURIN, Italy: The Bone, Biomaterials & Beyond (BBB) Academy is a newly formed international scientific and cultural association of professionals dedicated ...

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UCLA School of Dentistry receives $1.5M for community-based education

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: The UCLA School of Dentistry has been granted $1.5 million by the state’s largest dental benefits provider, Delta Dental of California,...

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Dentsply Sirona introduces new CEO and board members

YORK, Pa., U.S.: Dentsply Sirona, manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, has announced that three new board members have been ...

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Interview: “People have become more health-conscious and concerned with the type of treatment"

Dr. Sammy Noumbissi, founder and President of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology (IAOCI), is currently organizing the academy’s 7th annual ...

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Planmeca challenges hackers to reshape the future of dental care

ESPOO, Finland: Junction is Europe’s largest hackathon. With competitors from across the world, the non-profit, student-led event brings together some of ...

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New campaign: EFP calls for action to improve oral health

MADRID, Spain: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), a non-profit umbrella organisation of 30 national scientific societies of periodontology, ...

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Dental student receives ten-year sentence for preparing terror attack

SHEFFIELD, UK: A dental student accused of having prepared an act of terrorism, among other crimes, has been sentenced to ten years in jail by the Sheffield...

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DTI crowdfunding series: ToothShower provides comprehensive oral care

LEIPZIG, Germany: This is the first part in the Dental Tribune International (DTI) crowdfunding series, which will showcase the latest and greatest ideas in...

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Success or failure at sales and acquisitions—What is it going to be?

In practice sales and acquisitions, it does not always have to be something major that causes a sale to fall through. Sometimes, it is a simple case of a ...

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Could crowdfunding foster next dental revolution? Dental Tribune investigates

LEIPZIG, Germany: Modern dentistry is moving in various different directions in a variety of fields—from toothbrush start-ups to online crowdfunding ...

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Dry mouth in older adults may be drug-induced

MELBOURNE, Australia/STOCKHOLM, Sweden: For older adults, salivary gland hypofunction can be a common side-effect of prescribed medications. The condition ...

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Tap water good for teeth but may cause higher blood lead levels

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., U.S.: American children and adolescents who drink tap water, which is typically fluoridated, are much less likely to have tooth decay, ...

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Biofilm research could help advance dentistry

MUNICH, Germany: According to experts, biofilms are generally regarded as a problem to be eradicated due to the threats they pose to humans and materials. ...

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Study finds link between obesity, sex and periodontal health

MADRID, Spain/PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil: Although researchers have previously investigated and analysed the relationship between periodontitis and obesity, ...

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Is free dental care an option for all New Zealanders?

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: The beauty of New Zealand’s natural landscapes and the beauty of its population’s oral health are vastly different. According to ...

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Tongue cancer: Researchers find possible markers for earlier diagnosis

CLEVELAND, Ohio, U.S.: New findings by a US research team regarding certain bacteria and fungi may make way for the development of a precautionary test for ...

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Toothbrush start-up receives millions from investors

NEW YORK, U.S.: A New York based start-up, Quip, recently received $10 million in funding. Quip is a toothbrush-focused company that aims to prove that good...

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