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Dental News
Survey highlights impact of video calls on smile self-consciousness
LONDON, UK: Though video calls have become a part of everyday work for many professionals during the pandemic, their increased integration has had some ...
COVID-19: Examining role of oral microbiome and mucosal immunity in South Asian populations
LONDON, UK/CHENNAI, India: UK Research and Innovation and India’s Department of Biotechnology in the Ministry of Science and Technology have recently ...
World Health Assembly approves resolution addressing oral health
GENEVA, Switzerland: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) management of the COVID-19 pandemic thus far has brought its fair share of ...
Dental biofilm of symptomatic COVID‐19 patients harbours SARS‐CoV‐2
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil: Since SARS-CoV-2 has been found in different sites in the human body, researchers have recently sought to examine the presence of the ...
Interview: “I built Pearlii to improve access to dental care and oral health education”
Health inequalities are avoidable and can be reduced by improving access to healthcare. In the hope of making dental care and oral health education ...
The ICD receives its largest donation in history from Henry Schein Cares
FLINT, Mich., U.S.: The International College of Dentists (ICD) Global Visionary Fund (GVF) has received $3.6 million worth of personal protective equipment...
Interview: “Oral healthcare is a right, and not a luxury”
Though the importance of oral health for systemic health is well established, providing access to affordable preventive dental services continues to be an ...
Hormonal changes during menstrual cycle affect oral microbial ecosystem
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: The connection between poor oral health and the heightened risk of systemic diseases has been long established, which is why the practice...
FDI survey: Only a few countries enable dentists to administer SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
GENEVA, Switzerland: Like other oral health professionals, dentists are front-line workers who provide an essential healthcare service. Accordingly, many ...
TePe establishes regional support office in Asia
SINGAPORE: Reinforcing its presence in Asia, TePe has recently announced that it will be opening an office in central Singapore in March 2021. The ...
Research points to benefits of diabetes screening in dental practices
MELBOURNE, Australia: Since World Diabetes Day is set for this Saturday, 14 November, the relationship between diabetes and oral health management may be on...
Interview: "SugarByHalf’s mission is for people to live better and healthier lives"
In recent years, numerous studies have established conclusively that there is a link between oral health and systemic disease. More than 50% of Australian ...
Oral health programme for athletes proves successful for sporting performance
LONDON, UK: There are several reasons why athletes are more likely to have poor oral health. In addition to physical activity that causes a dry mouth, ...
FDI presents live debate on relation between oral health and overall health of athletes
Prof. Ian Needleman, who is a member of FDI World Dental Federation’s Sports in Dentistry Task Team, is moderating a discussion on 24 September about the ...
Interview: How dentists and pharmacists can collaborate and improve their patients’ health
A lecturer at the University of Queensland’s School of Pharmacy, Dr Meng-Wong Taing is passionate about expanding the role pharmacists play in improving ...
Poor oral hygiene could affect accuracy of SARS-CoV-2 tests
TOKYO, Japan: A study conducted at a hospital in Tokyo has found that poor oral hygiene could lead to prolonged viral shedding in patients with COVID-19. In...
Periodontitis may double chances of cognitive decline, study says
MINNEAPOLIS, U.S.: Scientists have frequently linked some forms of periodontal disease with other inflammatory diseases, and now a new study has suggested ...
Interview: Alarming burden of non-communicable diseases in COVID-19 new normal
According to FDI World Dental Federation, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading disease burden worldwide. The multifaceted relationships between ...
Interview: Young entrepreneur creates healthy sugar-free substitute to satisfy sweet tooth
It is a well-known fact that diets high in sugar contribute to childhood obesity and the formation of dental caries. Fortunately, it is now possible to ...
Good oral health may prevent severe COVID-19 progression
LEIPZIG, Germany: Given that little time has passed since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, it comes as no surprise that only sparse data on COVID-19 is available...
The need for preventive care in dental practices
Though our understanding of preventive oral care has increased dramatically in recent decades, there are still large sections of the population who are ...
The role of interdental cleaning for oral health, general health and quality of life
Recent research shows that oral health is an essential prerequisite for people’s well-being and quality of life. In order to reach the global goals for ...
Frequent toothbrushing found to lower risk of diabetes
SEOUL, South Korea: A recent study has highlighted the importance of good dental hygiene. Since periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene can provoke ...
Dentists need to take more action to combat the opioid epidemic, says expert
PITTSBURGH, U.S.: In a recent study on opioids reported by Dental Tribune International (DTI), researchers found that the overprescribing by dentists in the...
Negative effects of betel quid chewing brought to the fore
SYDNEY, Australia: With a regular user base estimated to be in excess of 600 million, betel quid chewing is an extremely popular habit and cultural practice...
Debate on how to repair Ireland’s oral health continues
DUBLIN, Ireland: In the lead-up to the Irish general election on 8 February, the Irish Dental Association (IDA) has voiced concerns over the incumbent ...
Study finds children with Down’s syndrome have poorer oral health
DUBAI, UAE: Improved medical care has led to a higher life expectancy for individuals with Down’s syndrome, resulting in an increased need for dental care...
Oral health the focus at UN event
NEW YORK, U.S.: At the 2019 United Nations General Assembly, a side event, hosted by New York University (NYU) and The Lancet, called for oral health to be ...
Text messaging program improves oral health awareness
BOSTON, U.S.: Effective preventive treatments for dental caries exist; yet caries experience among preschoolers has not changed significantly. Children from...
Researchers call for thoughtful waste management in dentistry
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., U.S.: During Harvard University’s recent Worldwide Week, researchers at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) drew the ...