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Straumann Group acquires shares in Createch and botiss

BASEL, Switzerland: The Straumann Group has increased its stake in Createch Medical, a leading provider of high-precision CAD/CAM dental prostheses, from 30...

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EU-endorsed dental amalgam reduction enters into effect

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Though fillings made with amalgam are generally considered to be safe for patients, studies have shown that dental amalgam may cause ...

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British government publishes part two of childhood obesity action plan

LONDON, UK: Two years after the British government published part one of their plan of action to combat childhood obesity, part two has been published. The ...

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Registration for BDIA Dental Showcase now open

LONDON, UK: Online registration for the BDIA Dental Showcase, to be held from 4 to 6 October at ExCeL London, is now open. Thousands of dental professionals...

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Review: ROOTS SUMMIT 2018 crew says thank you

BERLIN, Germany: Over 450 people from 50 countries gathered at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in the German capital to attend the ...

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Implant-supported mandibular complete prosthesis with conometric retention after three years

The aim of the study was to assess the clinical performance of implant-supported mandibular complete fixed prostheses with conometric retention after 3 ...

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High-strength MRI may cause mercury release from amalgam dental fillings

OAK BROOK, Ill., U.S./ANTALYA, Turkey: Exposure to ultrahigh -strength MRI may release toxic mercury from amalgam fillings in teeth, the Radiological ...

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Kulzer appoints new CEO

HANAU, Germany: Kulzer, an international provider of dental products and services, has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Marc Berendes succeeds Akira ...

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Henry Schein and Internet Brands to form Henry Schein One

MELVILLE, N.Y., U.S.: Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical ...

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Dentists can now future-proof their treatment units

BÜRMOOS, Austria: With its new Built-in Solutions, W&H, a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and devices, is now offering a range of its drive ...

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Periodontal disease may be key initiator of rheumatoid arthritis

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: In recent years, increasing attention has been given to aspects of oral health in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ...

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Individualized CAD/CAM-produced titanium scaffolds for alveolar bone augmentation

Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies may improve application of titanium scaffolds, onlay techniques and guided bone ...

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Influence of abutment material and detersion protocol on bacterial adhesion: An in vitro study

In recent years, periimplantitis has been extensively studied as bone loss has been observed around dental implants. As a result of multiple factors, ...

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New perspectives in periapical surgery: Flap detachment and retraction

An update is made of the aspects to be taken into account during flap detachment and retraction in periapical surgery as one of the key elements for ...

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Case presentations highlight clinical excellence at ROOTS SUMMIT 2018

BERLIN, Germany: In the run-up to the ROOTS SUMMIT, attendees were invited to submit their own work in the form of posters or oral presentations. This gave ...

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Dr Elisabetta Cotti kicks off ROOTS SUMMIT lecture programme

BERLIN, Germany: The ROOTS SUMMIT is known for its excellent scientific programme, and again, in 2018, the much-anticipated event has fulfilled the highest ...

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Opening ceremony: ROOTS SUMMIT 2018 makes an auspicious beginning

BERLIN, Germany: The 2018 ROOTS SUMMIT, the leading global symposium for endodontology, is taking place until 1 July and was today ceremonially opened by ...

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3Shape releases the newest version of its CAD/CAM software

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Well known for its quality products and a global leader in 3-D scanners and dental software solutions, 3Shape has recently released the...

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Interview: ROOTS SUMMIT is about “people that have a passion for saving teeth”

BERLIN, Germany: At the 2018 ROOTS SUMMIT, being held until 1 July, Dental Tribune Online met with Dr Stephen Buchanan, who is a diplomate of the American ...

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ROOTS SUMMIT hands-on course programme proves to be a success

BERLIN, Germany: Dozens of dental professionals arrived at the ESMT Berlin this morning to attend the 2018 ROOTS SUMMIT. The first day of the event, which ...

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Systematic overview improves understanding of periimplantitis

PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: Implant-retained prostheses are now a preferable substitute to conventional dentures because they are more comfortable, stable and ...

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CURAPROX Brazil opens new distribution centre in São Caetano do Sul

SÃO CAETANO DO SUL, Brazil: Covering 3,600 sqm, CURAPROX Brazil’s new headquarters and distribution centre were inaugurated in São Caetano do Sul, a ...

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Study finds British athletes have poor oral health

LONDON, UK: Though elite athletes generally possess an enviable level of physical fitness, a recent study has shown that their oral health may leave much to...

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Immediate implants in the esthetic area: Our perspective and clinical guidelines

The placement of implants immediately after tooth extraction has proven to be a predictable treatment strategy with a very high success rate. Nevertheless, ...

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Sinus lift surgery in severely resorbed maxillae: One-year follow-up

The aim of this prospective study was to clinically analyze the behavior of implants inserted into severely resorbed maxillae after sinus grafting.

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Record-breaking EuroPerio9 concludes with spectacular closing ceremony

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: With a top-notch scientific programme that attracted a record-breaking 10,232 periodontists, dentists, dental students and dental ...

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COLTENE to acquire dental companies SciCan and MICRO-MEGA

ALTSTÄTTEN, Switzerland: COLTENE, an internationally leading developer and manufacturer of dental equipment and materials, has signed an agreement to ...

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Sunstar Foundation hosts Perio Link Night to talk about the Achilles heel of elite athletes

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: In front of an appreciative audience, the Sunstar Foundation welcomed a variety of notable guests both from and outside of ...

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Tax on sugary beverages positively affects oral health

BRISBANE , Australia: Despite a clear causal link between frequent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and dental disease, little is known about...

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Nobel Biocare introduces GalvoSurge to bring implant care and maintenance solutions to the market

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Last week at EuroPerio9 in Amsterdam, Nobel Biocare announced a global exclusive partnership agreement with GalvoSurge Dental, a ...

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