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Dental News
Analysis of ancient fossil teeth provides insight into breastfeeding habits
BRISTOL, UK: The importance of mother’s milk to an infant’s development is now well established. In a recent study, researchers analysed the fossilised ...
Opioid prescriptions reduced by one-third in 43 hospitals
ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.: There is a new level of awareness in the U.S. about the opioid crisis and now more physicians are starting to respond with action. ...
Cigarette smoke intensifies head and neck cancer, study finds
PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: The dangers of smoking are well known, and in a new study, researchers have pinpointed it as being a major factor in developing head and...
Outreach program treats more than 3,000 people in 2018/2019 school year
NEW YORK, U.S.: Oral health outreach programs play a pivotal role in helping those who, for whatever reason, struggle to access dental care. Recently, the ...
Electronic cigarette study details impact on neural stem cells
RIVERSIDE, Calif., U.S.: In the next few years, dentists may start to see the effects of electronic cigarettes (ECs) in more detail. Promoted as a safer ...
Interview: “Domestic violence lies in the dark alley of society”
The role dentists play in recognizing potential cases of domestic violence is rarely discussed. In a recent interview, Dental Tribune International spoke ...
Health organization stresses role of dentists in curbing opioid epidemic
BLOOMFIELD, Conn., U.S.: At the 2019 International Association for Dental Research General Session and Exhibition held on June 19–22 in Vancouver, British...
New study focuses on dentists’ occupational health
MORGANTOWN, W.Va., U.S.: Something often overlooked in dentistry is the occupational health risks to practitioners. In a new study, researchers from West ...
Friends and family play role in opioid abuse, reveals study
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., U.S.: The need for dentists to better understand the opioid epidemic that is currently sweeping through America is becoming increasingly...
Study finds antibiotics prescribed by dentists often unnecessary
CORVALLIS, Ore., U.S.: The prescription of drugs in dentistry has recently been brought into question. Much of the discussion has been around opioids and ...
Oral health project addresses dental needs of prison inmates
DUNDEE, Scotland: Dental students from the University of Dundee have won an award for an innovative oral health project aimed at benefitting prison inmates....
Changes to the European Social Fund could keep health high on the agenda
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Social Fund (ESF) is geared towards supporting employment, helping people improve their work situation and ensuring fairer ...
Eating disorders—Oral health professionals have role in early identification
SYDNEY, Australia: Eating disorders and disordered eating together are estimated to affect over 16 per cent of the Australian population, according to the ...
Study links childhood oral infections and adult carotid atherosclerosis
HELSINKI, Finland: The importance of good oral health from a young age is a message that still needs to reach many people. Recently, a Finnish 27-year ...
Green light for XIVIA Xylitol dental health claims
CHEONGJU, South Korea: South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has issued a re-approval of the health claim that consumers from 3 to 80 years old ...
Interview: Athletes are very receptive to improving their oral health for better performance
Studies have consistently reported poor oral health in elite athletes, the detrimental effects of which not only impact their general health, but also their...
Perception of harm of e-cigarettes vs. cigarettes changing, study finds
ATLANTA, U.S.: The issue of e-cigarettes and their health risks has always been contentious. In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University ...
Removing sweets from checkouts reduces overall unhealthy purchases, study finds
LONDON, UK: According to 2017 statistics released by the NHS, there were more than 40,000 hospital operations to extract teeth in children and teenagers in ...
Medicaid survey highlights its positive impact on society
MICHIGAN, U.S.: The role Medicaid plays in the broader community is a topic that evokes a lot of emotion across a wide range of fields. With five states set...
Teeth help shine a light on the health of people during the Dark Ages
TÜBINGEN, Germany: When one thinks of the medieval period from the fifth to the tenth centuries, often referred to as the Dark Ages, it may be easy to ...
Chewing gum may be effective for delivering vitamins, study shows
PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.: It doesn’t take much searching on the Internet to find that chewing gum is a contentious subject. In a recent study that could help ...
Dentist starts petition asking for better dental care in New Zealand
HAMILTON, New Zealand: The horrific state in which many New Zealanders find their teeth has been likened, by some professionals, to those from developing ...
Proposed fluoride upper limit increase in water systems open for comment
CHICAGO, U.S.: In a new development regarding fluoride levels in community water supplies, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the ...
European Gum Health Day 2018 successfully puts a spotlight on gum health importance
LEIPZIG, Germany: Under the slogan “Health begins with healthy gums” the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), joined by 29 affiliated European ...
New commitment to providing dental care to foster children welcomed
NEW YORK, U.S.: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, nearly 40 percent of children in foster care have significant oral health issues, caused in...
Dentists welcome EU’s decision on next budget
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Without investment in health, there is no economic growth. In a decision reflecting this, the European Parliament has recently voted in ...
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 ...
Planmeca takes another step towards innovative digitalisation
HELSINKI, Finland: Digitalisation is changing industries throughout the world. With a growing demand for innovative digital solutions, new technology is ...
Is it time to re-unite the mouth with the rest of the body?
LEIPZIG, Germany: Breaking through the barrier between dentistry and medicine could be a crucial step towards better all-round health. Since the practice of...
Swallowing disorder overcome using irradiation therapy
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: In a case study published recently, a patient who was unable to swallow after a resection of the oesophagus, owing to ...