Dental News

Partnership to deliver advanced aesthetic dentistry training in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE: A new agreement between UCL Consultants— the consultancy arm of University College London (UCL)—and Dubai’s Liberty Dental Clinic is ...

A new era in ICD communication begins as IMPACT and digital newsfeed go live

FLINT, Mich., US: IMPACT, a bold step forwards in the global communications of the International College of Dentists (ICD), has just been launched. As ...

FDI Young Dentists Forum 2025: Empowering the next generation of dental leaders

SHANGHAI, China: The third edition of the highly anticipated FDI Young Dentists Forum is designed to support and inspire the next generation of dental ...

Driving global dialogue in dentistry through interactive clinical symposia

This September in Shanghai, the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25) will welcome thousands of oral health professionals from around the world. ...

“FDIWDC25 promises to be one of the largest and most dynamic dental gatherings to date”

As the global dental community prepares to gather in Shanghai for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), FDI had the opportunity to speak with Prof....

Behind the scenes of the FDIWDC25 scientific programme

As the scientific programme director of the Chinese Stomatological Association (CSA) for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), Prof. Tianmin Xu ...

FDIWDC25: Global dental leaders to gather in Shanghai in September

SHANGHAI, China: The 2025 edition of the FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), one of the world’s premier events for the oral health profession, will be ...

Report details adhesive-free bonding of metal buttons to aligners

HANOI, Vietnam: Conventional methods for bonding auxiliary buttons in aligner therapy detract from their substantial clinical benefits for elastic traction ...

Multilayered drilling plate shows promise for improving preclinical dental training

KUOPIO, Finland: A pilot study has evaluated the perceived realism and educational value of a novel multilayered drilling plate designed to replicate the ...

Hair-derived keratin toothpaste: A natural enamel repair revolution

LONDON, England: A pioneering study from King’s College London has revealed that keratin—sourced from human hair or wool—can form a crystalline ...

Alpha-gal syndrome: Tick-borne allergy poses hidden risks in dentistry

BALTIMORE, US: Alpha-gal syndrome is a delayed allergic reaction to a specific carbohydrate molecule found in mammalian meat and certain medical products ...

Pathway to dental excellence: DPU’s internationally recognised MSc (CE)

KREMS AN DER DONAU, Austria: In times of rapid, dynamic development in medicine, technology and artificial intelligence, lifelong learning will prove ...

SureSmile clear aligners—a proven system for predictably treating malocclusion

Malocclusion is a pervasive oral health issue associated with numerous diseases and conditions that may affect a patient’s overall health and quality of ...

Study explores impact of antipsychotic medication on oral health

BILBAO, Spain: While the systemic health implications of neuropsychiatric disorders are well recognised, their connection to poor oral health—in ...

Gearing up for the Planmeca European Roadshow

HELSINKI, Finland: The Planmeca European Roadshow is returning this autumn, bringing the company’s dental solutions directly to dental professionals. From...

How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will reshape dentistry

CHICAGO, US: As one of President Donald Trump’s proudest accomplishments, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), enacted in July 2025, is a sweeping ...

Micro-layering: A new era in porcelain layering

Highly aesthetic lithium disilicate or zirconia-based framework materials combined with a micro-layer of porcelain are becoming the new standard for ...

FGM Dental Group presents new dental e-learning campus

FGM Dental Group, a global leader in tooth whitening, has launched the FGM Dental Group Campus, a new online learning platform for dental professionals. The...

Survey exposes systemic failings behind burn-out in dental teams

DUNDEE, Scotland: A landmark UK study has found that stress and burn-out across the dental workforce stem largely from systemic issues, particularly within ...

New 3D-printed denture solution available in the US

ROCK HILL, S.C., US: 3D Systems has announced the US commercial launch of its NextDent Jetted Denture Solution. The denture system utilises multiple ...

Study reveals major gaps in public understanding of dental team and urgent care access

CARDIFF, Wales: A new qualitative study has found that many dental patients in Wales remain unclear about the different roles within National Health Service...

ChatGPT limited in answering complex oral health questions, study finds

AMMAN, Jordan: As artificial intelligence continues to expand its role in healthcare, large language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used to ...

Enhancing cosmetic dental outcomes by using AI

Review outlines best practices for digital dentures

XI’AN, China: Digital technologies are reshaping the management of edentulism by streamlining the restorative workflow for complete dentures. Compared ...

Dental research award goes to Heidelberg Institute of Global Health

HEIDELBERG, Germany: The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research has honoured Prof. Stefan Listl of Heidelberg University ...

Smile Architect: The new standard of care for interdisciplinary rehabilitations

Clear aligner therapy has changed orthodontics incredibly in the last 20 years. The number of adult patients has dramatically increased. A survey by the ...

Finnish study evaluates long-term outcomes of periodontal treatment

HELSINKI, Finland: The prevalence of adult periodontitis continues to pose a major global public health challenge, highlighting the need for evidence on the...

DSO perspectives: Part 1―maintaining clinical autonomy and culture in a group practice setting

As dental support organisations (DSOs) continue to grow in presence and scale, many dentists are asking an important question: is it possible to preserve ...

UK government unveils plan to combat festering dental crisis

LONDON, England: The current state of public health dentistry in the UK is, without question, lamentable. Plagued by financial, personnel and regulatory ...

3D-printed teeth improve endodontic training in dental education, study finds

WÜRZBURG, Germany: Advances in 3D-printing technology have the potential to transform how future dentists learn practical skills. A new study has ...