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Dental News
Cyberattack could cost SmileDirectClub $15 million
NASHVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: In May, direct-to-consumer orthodontics company SmileDirectClub (SDC) was the victim of a substantial cyberattack. Numerous parts of...
Top three trends influencing U.S. dental bone grafting industry in 2021
NEW YORK, U.S.: Dental bone grafting has become an important and common step in the dental implant procedure. Advancements in allograft, xenograft and ...
Norwegian and Finnish dentists’ current use and knowledge of stainless steel crowns
OSLO, Norway/HELSINKI, Finland: Stainless steel crowns are recommended for restorative treatment in young patients with teeth severely affected by caries, ...
Endodontic treatment of maxillary left first molar with complicated root canal system
The patient reported on in this article was referred to my dental office by his general dental practitioner. There was a large cavity and symptoms of ...
New report addresses equality, diversity and inclusion in dentistry
LONDON, UK: Seeking to show the commitment of the dental profession to fight discrimination and bias in dentistry, the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group ...
Biotech Dental receives Trusted Quality Mark for Kontact S implant system
BERLN, Germany: The CleanImplant Foundation has awarded the Kontact S implant system from French manufacturer Biotech Dental with the Trusted Quality Mark. ...
How artificial intelligence is shaping dentistry in 2021
The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) has always stirred up both intrigue and intimidation; the fear of the unknown is strong, but with the rise of ...
New generation of dental biomaterials launched by botiss
BERLIN, Germany: Leading the innovation of dental materials, botiss biomaterials provides dentists with the ultimate choice in biomaterials. With the first ...
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in dental offices very unlikely, study says
COLUMBUS, Ohio, U.S.: Researchers worldwide investigate COVID-19, and every week, new information about the illness is discovered or confirmed. A recent ...
Dentistry has bounced back but remains shaky, first quarter results suggest
LEIPZIG, Germany: The global dental market has been described as “impressively resilient” and “a necessity” in the latest round of conference calls ...
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 ...
Tobacco smoking associated with periodontal pocket development
KUOPIO, Finland: A study by researchers in Finland and the UK has found that self-reported daily smokers had a higher incidence of deepened periodontal ...
The ONE symposium starts tomorrow
LEUVEN, Belgium: In celebration of its 100th anniversary, GC is holding a symposium on 27 May dedicated to luting. During the online event, three ...
EU wakes up to new medical device regulations
BRUSSELS, Belgium: After a three-year transition period and a delay of 12 months owing to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, new regulations now apply for medical ...
Back pain—a clinician’s nightmare
Back pain is one of the most common complications of an incorrect sitting or standing posture. It may appear gradually or suddenly. Many dental ...
Study: Artificial intelligence may help predict implant treatment outcomes
ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.: As dental implants become an increasingly common treatment modality for edentulous patients, understanding their potential side ...
Study determines work-related factors that keep oral health providers well
LINKÖPING, Sweden: Research focusing on factors that are associated with the well-being and healthy and meaningful working life of oral healthcare ...
Tokuyama Dental Academy kicks off with Excellence in Dentistry 4.0 webinar series
VENICE, Italy: The future of continuing education in dentistry will unfold online—a fact that has not been lost on Tokuyama Dental. The Tokyo-based ...
IDS press conference—date for September ultimately confirmed
COLOGNE, Germany: In preparation for the International Dental Show (IDS) this September, organisers held a press conference yesterday to inform ...
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 ...
Discover complete patient care at 3Shape Unfold
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Known for its commitment to providing cutting-edge and market-leading dental solutions, 3Shape also prides itself on guiding and ...
Direct-to-consumer orthodontics—GDC says innovation must not compromise patient safety
LONDON, UK: The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed innovation in dentistry, including where treatment and consultations occur remotely, but has ...
Majority of dental professionals in Norway concerned about SARS-CoV-2 infection
OSLO, Norway: Norway has not had a virus outbreak similar to SARS-CoV-2 in the past and did not have national recommendations for infection prevention and ...
Specialists to present real-world pathways to orthodontic success
LONDON, UK: Align Technology launched its 2021 Digital Excellence Series on 19 May with a live step-by-step demonstration of an end-to-end restorative ...
Mental health initiative for dentists launched
LONDON, UK: Last week, the Mental Health Foundation celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week, encouraging UK residents to take stock of their psychological ...
Sales leap in all regions as Straumann Group bets on orthodontics and implants
BASEL, Switzerland: The COVID-19 pandemic has now spanned 15 months, meaning that the latest quarterly results posted by dental companies are no longer ...
SSER is once again setting trends in dentistry
BUCHAREST, Romania: The Society of Esthetic Dentistry in Romania (SSER) continues to be one of the most important European associations in its field, having...
The importance of pain management for young dental patients
GOTHENBURG, Sweden: In Sweden, free dental check-ups are provided for children and adolescents until they reach the age of 20. Whereas this means that much ...
Interview: Smart means integrated digital technology for improved dentistry
In 2019, Dr Ginal Bilimoria was honoured with Dentsply Sirona’s first Smart Integration Award which celebrates innovative ideas from female dental ...
Interview: “The future is certainly looking bright”
This year, Planmeca is celebrating 50 years of contributions to modern dental practice. Many of our readers will know Heikki Kyöstilä, chairman and CEO ...