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Dental News
Asia’s first Research Academy Course a success
HONG KONG: For the first time ever, Asia played host to an Osteology Research Academy Course. Held from 3–6 June in Hong Kong, the Core Module Course ...
Postmenopausal women with periodontitis more prone to several types of cancer
BUFFALO, N.Y., USA: New study findings indicate that postmenopausal women with a history of periodontal disease are more prone to develop cancer. Examining ...
Interview: Animal-assisted therapy lowers stress levels
SANTIAGO, Chile: After receiving an increase in requests for dental treatments for children with disabilities, the Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, ...
Frequency of dental visits dramatically decreases after dementia diagnosis
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Patients with dementia tend to abandon regular dental check-ups, the results of a large-scale longitudinal study have revealed.
ShanghaiRanking’s 2017 global academic rankings released
SHANGHAI, China: University of Michigan School of Dentistry has topped the ShanghaiRanking’s list of the world’s best Dentistry and Oral ...
European Gum Health Day 2017 a success
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The inaugural European Gum Health Day, held on 12 May, has been hailed as a great step forward in public health education by its ...
WDR26 haploinsufficiency may cause abnormalities in facial features
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., USA: Researchers have identified a rare genetic syndrome that is characterized by intellectual disability, seizures, an abnormal gait and...
New study aims to understand genetic synergy in cleft palate
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: As all phases of fetal development, palate growth is a marvel of nature. In one part of the process, ledges of tissue on the sides of...
NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing officially opened
SINGAPORE: The National University of Singapore (NUS) has formally opened its new Additive Manufacturing Centre, AM.NUS.
Severe overjet better treated from an early age
GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Research conducted by the Sahlgrenska Academy has found that children with severe overjet have a higher chance of success with ...
Singapore welcomes digital dentistry community
SINGAPORE: From 18 to 21 August, the fourth Asia-Pacific edition of the CAD/CAM and Digital Dentistry International Conference will bring together leading ...
Live webinar: New perspectives on the implant-abutment complex
NEW YORK, USA: When completing the restoration of a single-tooth implant in the esthetic zone, many dentists may find it challenging to choose the ...
OSSTEM IMPLANT seeks to grow Japanese market share significantly
SEOUL, South Korea: South Korean dental implant manufacturer OSSTEM IMPLANT is aiming to increase its market share in Japan, OSSTEM Japan CEO Kim Hae-gon ...
Artificial sweeteners linked to variety of health issues
WINNIPEG, Canada: Thought of by some as the perfect replacement for anyone looking to cut back on real sugars, while still getting that golden crispy kick, ...
FOXI3 gene may be involved in human dental cusp formation
JENA, Germany: German scientists studying the skulls and teeth of pedigreed hairless dogs from the collection of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena’s ...
Dental labour mobility still difficult in ASEAN countries
CEBU CITY, Philippines: Aiming to facilitate dental workforce mobility among member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a mutual ...
Young Innovations announces acquisition of VarnishAmerica
ALGONQUIN, Ill., USA: Young Innovations, a manufacturer and distributor of dental supplies and equipment, recently announced the acquisition of ...
National oral health study needs participants
ADELAIDE, Australia: A nationwide study is currently seeking people in New South Wales and Victoria to participate in dental interviews and free dental ...
New CDT codes to help dentists better understand procedures
CHICAGO, USA: According to some reports, the Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes may not be readily understood by dentists and other professionals ...
New figures reveal decline in denture use among Australians
MELBOURNE, Australia: From new figures indicating a decline in denture use in Victoria, it appears that more older people are retaining their natural ...
Continued cooperation for England’s dental regulation
NEWCASTLE, UK: The national group of governing bodies that are responsible for ensuring that people receive safe, high-quality and compassionate dental care...
MIS releases new EZ-Base abutment
BAR LEV INDUSTRIAL PARK, Israel: MIS Implants Technologies has announced the release of a new Ti-Base abutment that offers a solution for anterior ...
Kickstarter campaign funds manufacturing of jaw anti-clenching device
DENVER, USA: Entrepreneur Brock Predovich is working on a novel product that is supposed to relieve bruxism. Earlier this month, his Kickstarter campaign ...
GC Chairman Makoto Nakao receives honorary doctorate
TURKU, Finland: In acknowledgement of the longstanding mutually beneficial relationship between Japanese dental manufacturer GC and the University of Turku ...
No link found between oral cleft surgery and cognitive impairment
ODENSE, Denmark/IOWA CITY, Iowa, USA: Researchers have suspected that early exposure to surgery and anaesthesia may be linked to cognitive impairment later ...
Duration of breastfeeding may impact dental caries
ADELAIDE, Australia: A study conducted at the University of Adelaide has suggested that children who are breastfed for at least two years could be at a ...
Novel surgical procedure may help combat peri-implantitis
SEOUL, South Korea: The most common cause of peri-implantitis is the formation of a biofilm on the implant surface. Thus, effectively decontaminating the ...
State-of-the-art dental education centre opens in Bradford
BRADFORD, UK: A £500,000 sophisticated education and training facility designed to enhance and further the skills and knowledge of dental health care staff...
Organisation bans junk food advertisements aimed at children
LONDON, UK: The Committee of Advertising Practice is clamping down on junk food advertising aimed at UK children. As of 1 July, the promotion of high fat, ...
ADA highlights risks of dental tourism
SYDNEY, Australia: With the cost of dental treatment presenting a significant barrier for many Australians, some may consider dental tourism—travelling to...