Dental News

DMP Dental at AEEDC Dubai 2025: Creating BRIGHT smiles

DUBAI, UAE: DMP Dental, a family-owned business and exhibitor at AEEDC Dubai 2025, has entered its fifth decade of designing, delivering and developing ...

Protecting the oral microbiome: New innovative formula without chlorhexidine

DUBAI, UAE/KRIENS, Switzerland: The oral microbiome is essential for overall health, but traditional antiseptics like chlorhexidine can disrupt its balance....

“Buying a scanner is going to be as essential as buying a dental chair”

With his extensive experience in using and reviewing scanners, and as the founder of the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD), Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny is well ...

Trends in and growth drivers of the dental market in the Middle East

BURNABY, Canada: Poor oral health has been contributing to a global silent epidemic that countries have been striving to combat for decades. Based on data ...

Systematic review compares flexural strength of 3D-printed prostheses

“Dentistry involves more than drilling, filling and billing”

Running a dental practice is a multifaceted endeavour that requires not only excellent clinical knowledge but also a solid understanding of business. In ...

Saliva testing could revolutionise periodontitis monitoring, study suggests

PHILADELPHIA, US: Periodontitis is one of the world’s most prevalent health conditions, affecting between 20% and 50% of the global population—roughly ...

Put your money where your mouth is: EFP calls to unite in prevention

Oral health, being a cornerstone of well-being, is a critical factor in public health systems. The substantial economic burden of managing oral disease has ...

The essential role of interdental brushing in oral health

LUCERNE, Switzerland: Interdental cleaning is a cornerstone of preventive care, addressing the persistent challenge of biofilm removal from areas ...

Designed for the easiest switch ever: Oral-B celebrates launch of new Oral-B iO2

BERLIN, Germany: Oral-B has unveiled its Oral-B iO Series 2 (iO2), a new model in its revolutionary iO technology range. The Oral-B iO2 is being introduced ...

“We are often of service to so many others but tend to neglect ourselves”

Dr Joshua Austin is a practising restorative dentist from San Antonio in the US and speaks on practice management and clinical dentistry. In his upcoming ...

Implantology Institute to host advanced training in full-arch rehabilitation

LISBON, Portugal: In May and October, the Implantology Institute will host the “Caramês full-arch clinical experiences—from simple to complex” ...

Trends in the US overdenture market

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: The US market for overdentures and implant-supported bridges can be broken down into the product categories of ...

MiCD Fiber Filling: 4R protocol and applications

Minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry (MiCD), also known as “do no harm” dentistry, focuses on preserving the natural tooth structure while achieving ...

AEEDC 2025: Osstem Implant to showcase next-generation SOI surface technology and digital solutions

DUBAI, UAE: At this year’s AEEDC, Osstem Implant will unveil its fourth-generation SOI (Super Osseointegration) surface technology, which is set to ...

UK dental register grows amid workforce challenges

LONDON, England: The number of dentists registered in the UK has risen once again, reinforcing a positive growth trend seen since 2021. General Dental ...

Industry leaders gather at European press meeting ahead of IDS 2025

COLOGNE, Germany: Yesterday, over 50 representatives from the dental media and industry gathered at Koelnmesse for its European press meeting ahead of the ...

FDI Regional Congress unites the global dentistry community in Riyadh with record-breaking attendance

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The highly anticipated FDI Regional Congress Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC), co-hosted by the Saudi Dental Society and ...

ICD launches Global Oral Health Leadership Institute

NEW YORK, US: The International College of Dentists (ICD), in partnership with Henry Schein, celebrated the launch of the Global Oral Health Leadership ...

Fixed orthodontic appliances and AI software: Advancing treatment planning and management

As an orthodontist, I derive immense satisfaction from employing cutting-edge technologies that significantly improve treatment efficiency and patient ...

Robotic revolution in dental implantology: A new standard with Neocis’s Yomi system

Robotics has continued to advance across various medical fields, and dental implantology is no exception. Neocis’s Yomi system, the only robotic assistant...

Healthy Finland Survey: Rising concern over tooth erosion, persistent caries and periodontal disease

KUOPIO, Finland: Although oral health is a critical component of overall well-being, it often remains overlooked in public health. Seeking to gain valuable ...

AI-powered dental solution targets elderly care in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China: Hong Kong has only 3.7 dentists per 10,000 residents, and its dental healthcare system is under pressure owing to an ageing population. ...

New editor-in-chief appointed for the BDJ Portfolio

LONDON, England: As Dr Stephen Hancocks, OBE, is concluding his 20-year tenure as editor-in-chief of the British Dental Journal (BDJ), Prof. Avijit ...

Digital workflows in dentistry and the future of oral care

In March last year, Dr Ahmad al-Hassiny, director of the Institute of Digital Dentistry, noted that over 90% of US dental laboratories and nearly 50% of ...

3D-printable materials powered by Remora technology gain regulatory clearance in North America and Canada

GLASGOW, Scotland: New biocompatible materials for 3D printing and milling that employ the unique Remora anti-biofilm technology have gained clearance from ...

Winner in dental prophylaxis: The GBT experience

Oral health is based on two pillars: firstly, the professional removal of biofilm and calculus, supported by thorough oral hygiene education, and secondly, ...

EU health report outlines dental market challenges

PARIS, France: A new report on the state of healthcare in the EU has found that workforce shortages and an ageing population are contributing to a ...

Dentsply Sirona introduces DS Core Enterprise to address DSOs’ specific needs

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has expanded its cloud-based platform, DS Core, with the introduction of the new DS Core Enterprise solution....

From chairside to cyberspace: Why every dental practice needs cybersecurity—Part 1

The rapid rise of digital dentistry has given dentists worldwide many benefits, but it has also increased risks. Dental teams must learn to leverage these ...