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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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Interview: “Practice design is a crucial element of my profession”

Given the increasing emphasis on aesthetics in dentistry, it makes sense that patients would respond positively to a practice with a pleasing design. With ...

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Interview: We enjoy treating every patient

The shortest distance between two people is a smile! Lucerne-based orthodontist Dr Marc Schätzle means everything he says on his practice’s website. The ...

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A work of art

Dr Marcel Kolouch has been an orthodontist for seven years and works at the Forumklinik Dr. Tegtmeier & Partner practice in Neuss in Germany. Even during ...

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Researchers identify primitive fossil bear with a sweet tooth

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Researchers have identified remains of a 3.5-million-year-old bear from a fossil-rich site in Canada’s High Arctic. Their study showed ...

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Planmeca intraoral scanners now compatible with ClearCaps clear aligner system

HELSINKI, Finland: Planmeca has announced that its Planmeca Emerald and Planmeca PlanScan intraoral scanners are now compatible with ClearCaps’ clear ...

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Facebook & Co.: Could 2018 be the death of digital advertising?

In an article by business author Jaron Lanier in the Jan/Feb 2018 edition of Wired UK magazine, he reminds us that Facebook and Google now account for 75 ...

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First international dental mercury conference held in Rio de Janeiro

The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and the Public Health and Environmental Program of the Sergio Arouca National School of Public Health (ENSP/FIOCRUZ) along with ...

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Australian Dental Industry Association bans gifts to dental professionals

SYDNEY, Australia: The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), the organisation representing dental product manufacturers and suppliers in the ...

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Double success for Dürr Dental at German Design Award

BIETIGHEIM-BISSINGEN, Germany: Dürr Dental, provider of numerous system solutions in the fields of dental equipment, diagnostic systems and hygiene, has ...

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Henry Schein Orthodontics appoints Dr. John Graham to clinical advisory board

CARLSBAD, Calif.,U.S.: Henry Schein Orthodontics (HSO) has announced that world-renowned orthodontist, inventor and educator Dr. John Graham has been ...

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Holiday season, the perfect time to catch up on DT Study Club webinars

LEIPZIG, Germany: Holiday dinner can be a struggle to digest. The Dental Tribune Study Club has over 400 German webinars and over 750 English webinars on ...

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Interview: “We are growing larger each year”

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: With the third International Dental Exhibition Africa (IDEA) having come to an end in mid-December 2017, organisers and ...

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Presentations, lectures and workshops all set to feature at IDEM 2018

SINGAPORE: The 2018 International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) Singapore will be held from 13 to 15 April. With lectures presented by dentists, ...

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Dental phobia: Study confirms positive effect of hypnosis

JENA, Germany: In a new meta-analysis, German scientists have examined the efficacy of various non-drug interventions against psychological stress and ...

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Russian chemists make new discovery in advancement of dental material

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia: According to some experts, deterioration of human health is one of the most pressing problems in modern medicine—concerning ...

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IDEA 2017 concludes with papers by top speakers

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: With scientific lectures by internationally prominent speakers, including FDI President-elect Dr Gerhard Seeberger, the third ...

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No desire for own practice: German dentists prefer being employed

BERLIN, Germany: More and more young dentists in Germany would rather work within a practice than be self-employed. According to the German Dental ...

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Straumann Group acquires Portuguese company Same Day Solutions

BASEL, Switzerland: The Straumann Group, a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions, announced today that it has signed an agreement to ...

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COLTENE acquires polisher company KENDA

ALTSTÄTTEN, Switzerland: COLTENE Holding, an internationally leading developer and producer of dental consumables, is acquiring KENDA, a specialised ...

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New dental material resists plaque and kills microbes

PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: Dentists rely on composite materials to perform restorative procedures, such as filling cavities. However, these materials, just like ...

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Interview: “For me, IDEA is like a dream come true”

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: The International Dental Exhibition Africa (IDEA) has grown significantly within the last year. In Dakar, 1,500 attendees were ...

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Amazon gunning for dental supply industry

LEIPZIG, Germany: Earlier this year it was reported that Amazon is potentially expanding into the pharmaceutical industry. Although the news was met with ...

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