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Children with clefts to receive improved oral healthcare

GENEVA, Switzerland/NEW YORK, US: Orofacial clefts are the most common birth defects in the US. Children with orofacial clefts can be at an increased risk ...

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Ancient teeth shed light on Miocene rodent migration

MONTPELLIER, France: A new species of prehistoric murine—the group of mammals that includes mice, rats and their relatives—has been identified from ...

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Ivoclar Vivadent: “Smart solutions that make the lives of dental professionals easier”

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Ivoclar Vivadent’s new CEO, Diego Gabathuler, marked his first day in the leadership position on July 1 by visiting the company’s ...

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ADA, FDI and industry leaders join centennial global launch

San Francisco, U.S.: The International College of Dentists (ICD), conceived in 1920 by two visionary leaders, is today the 12,000-strong foremost global ...

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FDI releases new guidelines on treating partially dentate patients

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: As dentistry has evolved, so too has the oral health of the aging population. With people now not only living longer, but many also ...

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Interview: “We will ensure the best medical treatment and care for our patients”

The recent ADA FDI World Dental Congress 2019, held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from Sept. 4–8, saw the conclusion of Dr. Kathryn Kell’s ...

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FDI survey highlights low level of oral care access for refugees

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: According to recent estimates from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are more than 70 million forcibly displaced...

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A touch of New York in Lisbon: BioHorizons Camlog at EAO 2019

LISBON, Portugal: From 26 to 28 September, BioHorizons Camlog will be present at the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association for ...

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Interview: “We usually think of rehabilitation as the responsibility of the clinician”

As the percentage of older people in the population is growing, the number of elderly people depending on dental implants is increasing. Dental Tribune ...

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EAO 2019 builds bridges to future of implantology

LISBON, Portugal: From 26 to 28 September, the Lisbon Congress Centre will play host to the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association for ...

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Future of endodontics main focus of 2019 ESE meeting

VIENNA, Austria: Congresses hosted by the European Society of Endodontology (ESE) are well known as highly educational meetings that combine the clinical ...

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Collaboration between healthcare professionals may help reduce caries

LIMA, Peru: In a recent study, researchers have developed an integrated intervention programme to reduce the prevalence and severity of early childhood ...

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DT Study Club corner lights up congress in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: The FDI World Dental Congress is an event not to be missed. It has a cutting-edge scientific program and interactive forums covering ...

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Interview: Osstell’s technology remains the definitive method for understanding implant stability

At the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO 2019), Prof. Neil Meredith will be one of three speakers at the ...

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Interview: Prominent dental specialists speak about power of an interdisciplinary approach

Dr Daniel Edelhoff is director and chair of the department of prosthodontics and dental material sciences at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich ...

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Cheaper smiles rattle orthodontics

LEIPZIG, Germany: Studies have increasingly given credence to the old adage “Smile and the world smiles with you”, but our instinct for mimicking the ...

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E-cigarettes a risk to more than just oral health, study finds

CLEVELAND, U.S: The controversy over the safety of electronic cigarettes persists, and some people regard vaping as a public health epidemic. Experts have ...

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Researchers conduct large study into oropharyngeal cancers

NEW YORK, U.S.: In the largest study of its kind, researchers from the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center (DFBWCC) have sifted through the ...

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Daily aesthetic dentistry: The contribution of the spectrophotometer

Precise shade matching might be challenging even for very experienced practitioners. In this case report, the author demonstrates how to perform a simple ...

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Research indicates mouthwash may impede benefits of exercise

PLYMOUTH, UK: The systemic health benefits of regular exercise are myriad and well documented, and much the same could be said about the use of mouthwash. ...

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Role of dental professionals in sleep medicine

POST FALLS, Idaho, U.S.: Patients often neglect discussing sleeping issues with their dentist because they are not aware of the role that the dentist can ...

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World of dentistry meets in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: “Be a part of something extraordinary” is the theme of the 2019 American Dental Association (ADA) FDI World Dental Congress, which ...

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Interview: “The sugar industry is a powerful and influential player”

Two papers recently published in The Lancet have focused on universal health care in the U.S. and globally. Co-authored by Dr. Habib Benzian, Associate ...

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Interview: “It is often not possible to achieve perfectly white teeth”

Many people have their teeth whitened to achieve a brighter smile and to improve their self-confidence, yet they are often insufficiently informed about the...

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GSK Behavioral Change Innovation Hub showcases at ADA FDI World Dental Congress

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: Dentists often refer to encouraging positive behavioral change in their patients as one of the greatest challenges they face, and GSK ...

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Estonian and Palestinian dental associations receive FDI Smile Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: FDI World Dental Federation recognized the 2019 Smile Award winners at the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco on 3 ...

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Analysis of ancient fossil teeth provides insight into breastfeeding habits

BRISTOL, UK: The importance of mother’s milk to an infant’s development is now well established. In a recent study, researchers analysed the fossilised ...

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20/20 Vision: Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium 2020 promises a diverse program

NEW YORK, U.S.: Since its establishment in 2006, the Oral Reconstruction Foundation has supported young scientists, funded research projects, and promoted ...

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Interview: “Naturally occurring substances will find their place in oral health”

A graduate of the specialisation programme in periodontics at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, Dr Alex Solderer mostly treats severe cases of ...

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Does Medicare cover dental treatment?

LAWRENCE, Kan., U.S.: Medicare has a main rule that, once learned, will help you gauge what Medicare does and does not cover. This rule is that Medicare ...

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