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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...

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Oral health means more than just good teeth

Although recent decades have seen incredible progress in the prevention of caries in the general population, good oral health for all is still not a reality...

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Interview: bth4 aims to eliminate bruxism at its root

An engineer with more than 15 years’ experience in the private sector, René Garcia founded bth4 in 2013. Based in the American town of Tucson, Arizona, ...

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Inside Curaden’s Prevention One testing grounds

Just like every inventor needs a laboratory, Curaden needs the Holford Partners Curaden Dental Clinic. Located in the heart of London, the clinic serves as ...

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Interview: "Every high-intensity sport usually involves high sugar consumption"

Sports dentistry is usually considered only to deal with sports injuries and accidents. Naturally, a dental trauma that includes fractures of teeth and ...

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Health secretary’s plan for prevention met with little enthusiasm

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has questioned the priorities of Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the ...

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Webinar to detail new mobile app aimed at aiding prevention

NEW YORK, U.S.: The digital advancements of the world are revolutionizing many different fields. Dentistry is most certainly included in the revolution and ...

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Interview: “Clear, step-by-step instructions are essential for long-term success”

Dental professionals should be empowered to instruct and motivate their patients to maintain proper oral hygiene. ITOP, short for individually trained oral ...

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Interview: “People are genuinely surprised at the illusions they had about toothbrushing”

With an estimated 50 per cent of the European population suffering from some form of periodontal disease, and a big majority suffering or having suffered ...

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Curaden to present interdental brush efficacy and compliance study at ADEE 2018 meeting

OSLO, Norway: The Norwegian capital is the setting for the annual meeting of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) this year, which is ...

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Swiss Dental Online Academy launches state-of-the-art prophylaxis e-learning platform

Specifically focusing on prophylaxis and the preservation of natural teeth, the Swiss Dental Online Academy has launched a new online learning platform ...

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Toothbrush startup quip acquires dental plan startup

NEW YORK, U.S.: New York-based startup quip is a toothbrush-focused company that aims to prove good design can have a greater impact on oral health than ...

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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 ...

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New study may help in better prevention of early childhood caries

ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: Protecting children against the early onset of dental caries is something all dentists should consider a priority. According to the ...

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NYU College of Dentistry awarded $3.6 million for cavity prevention research

NEW YORK, U.S.: The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a research ...

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Dental Health Week still raising awareness of oral health

SYDNEY, Australia: In a follow-up to its Dental Health Week 2017 campaign, held from 7 to 13 August, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is reminding ...

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Early preventive dental care may not reduce caries risk

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., USA: There is a recommendation for children to have a dental visit by 6 months of age, but there is insufficient evidence of improved ...

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