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Short fibres, long-term vision: Protecting the tooth, not just the restoration

Biomimetic dentistry focuses on preserving tooth structure by reproducing the natural form and function of dental tissue. Few clinicians have shaped this ...

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Ivoclar and vhf further expand strategic cooperation

AMMERBUCH, Germany: The Ivoclar Group, a global provider of integrated solutions for high-quality dental care, and vhf camfacture, a leading manufacturer of...

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Prenatal stress linked to earlier tooth eruption

ROCHESTER, N.Y., US: In what is thought to be the first study to directly link prenatal stress hormones with primary tooth eruption, researchers in the US ...

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Optimising oral health outcomes for cancer patients: A clinician’s guide to prevention and management

As dental professionals, we have all had that gut-wrenching moment when a cancer patient walks through our door mid-treatment. Their mouths are full of ...

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New dental training centre to open in Barking and boost NHS care

BARKING, England: Queen Mary University of London, in partnership with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council, has announced the opening of a ...

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A paradigm shift in orthodontics: Reframing early treatment as timely treatment for growing patients

Healthcare is not just about treatment; it is about people—and the words we use have the power to change lives. In fact, the language we use has ...

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European court clarifies rules for cross-border aligner treatment

LUXEMBOURG: Teledentistry gained momentum during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and its increasing adoption continues to raise legal and ethical questions. In ...

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“Anyone coming to Palma de Mallorca is heading towards the future of digital dentistry”

Next year, exocad, an Align Technology company, will once again bring the global dental community together for exocad Insights. Under the theme “Calling ...

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Fully digital prosthetic workflow for mandibular full-arch rehabilitation

Modern dentistry should strive to preserve all maintainable natural teeth whenever possible, in line with the principles of minimal invasiveness and ...

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Dentsply Sirona: Advancing endodontics through evidence, quality and innovation

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: With a heritage of more than 150 years in dentistry, Dentsply Sirona is highlighting trust as a central theme in its endodontic ...

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COP6 confirms 2034 amalgam phase-out with key clinical exemption

GENEVA, Switzerland: The global regulation of dental amalgam has entered a new phase after parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury adopted a decision ...

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China displays its global dental might

LEIPZIG, Germany: In the third financial quarter of this year, hints of improvement in the US dental market were welcomed by the world’s largest dental ...

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IDEC celebrates successful fourth event held in Jakarta

JAKARTA, Indonesia: The fourth Indonesia Dental Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) was held this week at the Jakarta International Convention Center, marking ...

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New FDA action reshapes paediatric fluoride policy in the US

SILVER SPRING, Md., US: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new enforcement actions to restrict the sale of ingestible fluoride drug ...

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Er:YAG laser-assisted removal and recementation of a malpositioned lithium disilicate veneer

Veneer removal using rotary instruments can be time-consuming and risks damaging the underlying tooth structure. The Er:YAG laser offers a conservative and ...

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Mouth cancer incidence in England hits all-time high

LEEDS, England: Recent epidemiological studies and global cancer surveillance indicate a significant increase in the incidence and mortality rates of mouth ...

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Ethnic inequalities in UK oral health: Evidence, gaps and priorities for action

LONDON, England: The structural asymmetries that pervade society as a whole are inevitably reproduced within specific industries, dentistry being no ...

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SHINING 3D Dental launches Aoralscan Elf intra-oral scanner

HANGZHOU, China: Digital dentistry specialist SHINING 3D Dental has announced the launch of Aoralscan Elf, a next-generation intra-oral scanner designed to...

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Study highlights potential and risks of AI tools in dental record-keeping

LONDON, England: One of the key promises of artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) tools in dentistry is the expediting of time-consuming tasks. The ...

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Pioneering research validates new dental 3D-printing materials

Many dental professionals are already familiar with 3D printing. The technology continues to find application in the creation of custom surgical guides, ...

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Global dental research excellence concentrated in wealthy English-speaking nations

BRNO, Czech Republic: A recent bibliometric study has mapped the global landscape of dental research excellence and identified marked differences across ...

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Adults with diabetes who practise interdental cleaning have more stable blood glucose

FUKUOKA, Japan: World Diabetes Day, held annually on 14 November, highlights the need for greater awareness of the bidirectional relationship between ...

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Exocad credits for AI-powered DentalCAD services: “Use them, don’t lose them”

Since the feature release of DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina, exocad has been providing users with a set number of free exocad credits each month, which can be used ...

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New protein-based gel shows promise for natural enamel regeneration in dentistry

NOTTINGHAM, England: The use of advanced biomaterials in dentistry continues to gain momentum, offering new ways to repair and protect teeth without relying...

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“Inappropriate antibiotic use can be a symptom of health system inequity”

Antimicrobial resistance is a mounting global health threat, and dentistry accounts for a notable share of antibiotic use. In conflict-affected settings ...

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“Our mission is to connect manufacturers and clinics through efficient logistics at competitive prices”

At this year’s Swedental, currently taking place in Stockholm, Dutch e-commerce supplier Basiq Dental marks its entry into Sweden via a strategic ...

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The role of orthodontic care in modern dentistry: More than just straight teeth

Orthodontic treatment remains the gold standard intervention to improve alignment and functional dynamics without significant biological sacrifice or ...

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“Our goal is to make oral synbiotics an accessible preventive tool for childhood caries”

In many parts of the world, unequal access to oral health professionals and facilities makes it difficult for communities to receive adequate care. This ...

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Aesthetic treatment with in-house aligners

A female adult patient visited our clinic with the primary concern of the aesthetics of her maxillary anterior teeth. She was particularly dissatisfied with...

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Dental caries burden remains high across MENA despite gradual improvements

TEHRAN, Iran: A new analysis of Global Burden of Disease data from 2021 shows that, while some indicators of dental caries have improved across the Middle ...

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