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Dental News
Novel coating material expected to accelerate bone regeneration for dental implant procedures
POHANG/SEOUL, South Korea: Guided bone regeneration is widely used for dental implant surgeries. However, in patients with insufficient bone quantity and ...
New report reveals impact of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals
GENEVA, Switzerland: The COVID-19 pandemic caused fatigue, frustration and emotional exhaustion among healthcare workers. This is evident in a new report ...
Planmeca to integrate Pearl’s artificial intelligence solution into Romexis software
HELSINKI, Finland/LOS ANGELES, US: Pearl and Planmeca recently announced plans to integrate Pearl’s Second Opinion, an artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Finnish study shows patients could benefit from more support in using dental vouchers
HELSINKI, Finland: Dental care accessibility is an issue facing many countries with some such as Finland addressing the unserved population by creating a ...
Lithuanian researchers develop dental equipment that destroys viruses
KAUNAS, Lithuania: The work of dental professionals was significantly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. For this reason, researchers from Lithuania have ...
Net-zero emissions in dentistry—achievable goal or greenwashing?
LEIPZIG, Germany: “Net zero” has become one of the buzzwords of the climate crisis, and experts consider the emissions reduction strategy to be the ...
“An implant solution for virtually every indication”
Dentsply Sirona made a strong impression at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2023 in Cologne, showcasing its broad portfolio of solutions that ...
Rheumatoid arthritis patients rate how oral health affects quality of life
MADRID, Spain/MEDELLÍN, Colombia: Researchers have evaluated the relationship between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and rheumatoid arthritis...
Creator of Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance is now under federal investigation
SILVER SPRING, US: The Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) was already undergoing a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into its ...
Study uses LED imaging to visualise aerosols generated during dental treatment
SENDAI, Japan: Since various infectious diseases travel through airborne aerosol particles and droplets, researchers have recently sought to understand how...
HASSBIO partners with imes-icore and pritidenta on new milling solution
GANGNEUNG, South Korea, South Korea: A leading bioceramics manufacturer for dental CAD/CAM in South Korea, HASSBIO has announced new strategic partnerships ...
Thirteenth International Dental Exhibition and Meeting returns to Singapore in 2024
SINGAPORE: The International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM)—the leading conference in the Asia Pacific region—will return to the legendary Marina ...
Study shows both endoprosthesis surgeons and patients need more oral health training
LEIPZIG, Germany: As any postoperative infection can potentially be linked to the oral cavity, researchers have evaluated the oral health, oral health ...
Septodont and Immersify Education partner to enhance dental studies
SAINT-MAUR DES FOSSÉS, France: Septodont, a leader in dental pain management, has entered into a new partnership with Immersify Education. Aiming to ...
Less-Prep Endo—is a paradigm shift in root canal preparation ahead of us?
Lasers were introduced to dentistry in 1965 by Leon Goldman. The first application was a failure because of excessive thermal damage. We can only wonder ...
CleanImplant hosts fifth group and experts meeting at IDS 2023
BERLIN, Germany: The non-profit CleanImplant Foundation recently participated in the 2023 International Dental Show (IDS). For its fifth iteration, this ...
ClearCorrect expands into international markets and new manufacturing lines
BASEL, Switzerland: ClearCorrect, a pioneering provider of orthodontic solutions, has pressed ahead with its global growth strategy, driven by several new ...
Academic review of CAD/CAM applications within dentistry
SAWANGI, India: One thing is certain: technology is always changing. Whether a dental clinician is experienced in CAD/CAM or is a novice in digital ...
FKG Dentaire expands its obturation portfolio with new bioceramic products
LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland: FKG Dentaire has introduced BC Universal Sealer and BC Universal RRM to complement its endodontic obturation portfolio in ...
Artificial intelligence: A gift to dentists
The May 2019 edition of The Atlantic magazine contained an article titled “The truth about dentistry”. In it, the author visualised dentists—not a ...
AOFan to host first international meeting in Rome on 7 and 8 July
ROME, Italy: AOFan continuing education was born in Italy in 2019, thanks to the experience of Drs Paolo Gallo, Alessandro Greco and Federico Migliori in ...
Study finds intra-oral scanner viable alternative to visual clinical evaluation in detecting caries
ATHENS, Greece/COPENHAGEN, Denmark: There has been very little research done to compare the efficacy of intra-oral scanners with that of visual examinations...
Hyaluronic acid fillers: Can fuller lips be too full?
MARINGÁ, Brazil: Lips come in many shapes and sizes, but fuller lips are often seen as a physical representation of youth and beauty. To that end, ...
EFP publishes report on needed collaboration between dental professionals and general practitioners
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Close collaboration between general practitioners, periodontists and other oral health professionals is necessary for effective ...
New products from 3D Systems: Empowering dental professionals and improving the patient experience
ROCK HILL, S.C., US: Expanding its robust portfolio of materials and 3D-printing solutions for clinicians and dental laboratories, 3D Systems has announced ...
Osstem Implant’s K5 dental chair unit captivates customers around the world
SEOUL, Korea: After the global success of Osstem Implant’s K3 dental chair unit, more than 40,000 units having been sold in 72 countries, Osstem has ...
Haptic technology: Supporting dental students with realistic clinical experience
HIGH POINT, N.C., US: Haptic technology was first developed and introduced in the 1970s. Today, the cutting-edge technology is growing rapidly and is ...
The fight for improved safety of anaesthesia in dentistry —Part 1
Anaesthesia policy in dentistry is an increasingly controversial topic. Sedation and anaesthesia failures can lead to patient injury, and deaths have made ...
Long-term restorative glass hybrids—eco-friendly and cost-effective evolution from GC
LUCERNE, Switzerland: EQUIA Forte and EQUIA Forte HT, the glass hybrids from GC, are the ideal partners for dentists who want to practise environmentally ...
Clear aligners: Study examines anchorage loss during maxillary molar distalisation
ROME, Italy: Seeking to address a gap in the literature, researchers have analysed premolar and canine anchorage loss occurring during maxillary molar ...