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Dental News
Ivoclar starts new year with fresh visual branding
For the Ivoclar Group, a leading dental provider offering integrated and comprehensive solutions, values, convictions and a progressive, customer-oriented ...
Over 10,000 dental implants placed using Yomi robotic system
MIAMI, US: Yomi, a robot-assisted surgical device developed by the healthcare start-up Neocis, gained FDA clearance for general dental implant procedures in...
New minimum wage for Saudi dentists from April
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: As part of an ongoing shake-up of its dental industry, the government of Saudi Arabia has established a minimum wage for dentists ...
Study identifies oral bacteria that lower antiviral immunity in oral cavity
LOUISVILLE, Ky., US: Researchers from the US have recently examined the role that oral microbes play in regulating antiviral responses in the oral cavity. ...
Study: Orthodontists believe COVID-19 could permanently change their profession
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: A recent study conducted by dental researchers from Saudi Arabia’s Batterjee Medical College sought to better understand how ...
Happy holidays? Fees up and confidence down among US dentists in December
CHICAGO, US: Private dental clinics in the US finished the year with stable patient volumes. However, in the latter months of 2021, a greater number of ...
Asia Pacific implant and abutment market predicted to grow
VANCOUVER, Canada: When the global pandemic hit, dental treatments such as implant therapy were cancelled or rescheduled. This affected not only dental ...
COVID-19 advances acceptance of teledentistry among patients
Dubai, UAE: A survey of residents in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has found that 88% of the respondents appreciate the advantages of teledentistry and online ...
Dental educational institutions move with the tech revolution
LEIPZIG, Germany: The digital dentistry revolution is here. That is a common sentiment among many dental professionals, and it is backed up by the growth ...
Investor ready to buy majority stake in largest Saudi dental chain
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: A Dubai-based investment company is close to buying a majority share in Saudi Arabia’s largest dental chain, according to media ...
The countdown begins: Vaccination mandate for dental services in England
LONDON, UK: Although the New Year might cause some to hope that an end to the COVID-19 pandemic could be in sight, the soaring Omicron rates have spurred ...
Australian clear aligner market to grow significantly, states new report
SYDNEY, Australia: An increasing number of Australians are wanting to repair malocclusion, and the demand for less intrusive and more cost-effective options...
Envista closes divestiture of KaVo treatment unit and instrument business
BREA, Calif., US: Envista, a dental equipment and supplies manufacturing company, has recently announced that it has closed the previously disclosed ...
The bullwhip effect: Supply chain crisis increases costs for dental practices
NEW YORK, US: Many consumers became aware of supply chain disruptions during the holiday period. Christmas lights were hard to come by in some cities, as ...
Periodontal disease increases risk of chronic diseases, including mental ill health
BIRMINGHAM, UK: In a recent study, researchers from the University of Birmingham examined the records of patients having a history of periodontal disease, ...
SprintRay’s NightGuard Flex 3D-printing resin receives FDA clearance
LOS ANGELES, US: As 3D printing in dentistry evolves to become industry standard, the need for access to more materials is critical. In a step that ...
The COVID-19 practice manager 2021: Four steps to conFIdence—Part 3
In the first part of this series, we looked at the characteristics of great leadership and how this applies in the role of practice manager. In the second ...
Interview: What will the future of dentistry look like?
For Dr Victoria Sampson, the connection between oral and systemic health is of central concern when dealing with her dental patients. She employs biomarkers...
Interview: “Just like my family, the CDS is steeped in dental tradition”
Since Dr. Thomas F. Schneider Jr. grew up in a family of dentists, dentistry is to him like a family business, in which each member of the family passes on ...
Health regulators reiterate support amid pandemic pressures
LONDON, UK: Providing health and social care during the pandemic has been fraught with challenges. As health services face ongoing pandemic and seasonal ...
Perio Master Clinic 2022 conference to be held in Mexico
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is currently making the final preparations for International Perio Master Clinic 2022, ...
Third-quarter results indicate strong growth for 3D-printing companies
LEIPZIG, Germany: Whereas the impact of COVID-19 continues to disrupt many sectors, the 3D-printing industry appears to have regained strength and is moving...
Interview: The benefits of non-surgical periodontal therapy
As a researcher at the University of Brescia in Italy and the operator of a private practice, Prof. Magda Mensi has a special interest in the non-surgical ...
Slow down everyone—dentistry does not need to be done at speed—Part 2
These days, there is a growing emphasis on quality over quantity, that is, preferring an object or service that is worthwhile rather than a quick and easy ...
Growth lines of primary teeth may help evaluate risk of developing mental disorders
BRISTOL, UK/BOSTON, US: The thickness of growth marks in primary teeth may help identify children at risk for depression and other mental health disorders ...
Chewing gum sets trap for SARS-CoV-2, reduces transmission
PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: A study led by researchers from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found that a chewing gum laced with ...
Formlabs announces release of two new biocompatible resins
SOMERVILLE, Mass., U.S.: The dramatic shift toward more personalized dental treatment is perhaps no more evident than within digital dentistry. In another ...
Toothpaste with hydroxyapatite provides promising results, study shows
TORONTO, Canada: The debate about fluoride in toothpaste may have taken another turn. Recently, researchers from the University of Toronto have shown in a ...
Interview: How to improve your prophylactic technique
As an award-winning dental hygienist and experienced Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) clinician, Faye Donald’s passion lies in educating, motivating and ...
Stratasys introduces new dental 3D printer
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., U.S./REHOVOT, Israel: On Dec. 7, Stratasys, a leader in polymer 3D-printing solutions, introduced the Stratasys Origin One Dental, the ...