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Dental News
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Conventional and immediate loading with final n!ce screw-retained crowns
Thanks to the very high accuracy of modern intra-oral scanners, excellent design software and reliable production systems, restoring an implant with a ...
USC researchers seek to understand craniofacial abnormalities
LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Most birth defects involve the face and skull and scientists are still unable to explain this phenomenon. The University of Southern ...
EMS opens its regional office for Middle East, Africa and India in Amman
AMMAN, Jordan: Earlier this year, EMS Electro Medical Systems celebrated the opening of its new office in the Middle East at the W hotel in Amman in the ...
Researcher shows how selfies could aid in identifying missing persons
DUNDEE, UK: Though sometimes denigrated as a sign of vanity, self-portrait photographs—selfies, for short—are not without their advantages. One such ...
New FDA-approved device will help detect Barrett’s esophagus
CLEVELAND, U.S.: Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center are celebrating the ...
Study determines reasons for dental implant failure and removal techniques
ZURICH, Switzerland: Dental implants have become a great treatment option to replace missing teeth, and various treatment concepts have reported high ...
Smoking rates continue to drop steadily in England
LONDON, UK: Cigarette smoking rates in England have been in a steady decline since the 1970s, according to the Office for National Statistics. Whereas 45.6%...
Straumann Group announces two appointments to its executive management team
BASEL, Switzerland: The Straumann Group recently announced two executive management appointments that become effective on 1 January 2020. Robert Woolley, ...
Interview: “Helping patients begins with recognizing the anxiety”
Being in a dental setting may often make people feel uncomfortable. As dental anxiety increases, patients may intentionally miss dental appointments and ...
Planmeca Romexis: 800 users, 1.3 million patients, 30 million images
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Dental care generates enormous amounts of patient data over time. A case in point is the public healthcare district of the Stockholm ...
Interview: “As dental practitioners, we all want our work to last”
University of Queensland PhD student Dr Arosha Weerakoon was recently awarded first prize in Universities Australia’s annual Pitch it Clever competition. ...
Study examines oral health behaviours in elite athletes
LONDON, UK: Various studies have found that poor oral health may impair training and athletic performance. A recent study has examined oral health ...
Study shows low HPV vaccination rates among female college students
TAMPA, Fla., U.S.: With oropharyngeal cancer related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) on the rise, oral health professionals can play a key role in ...
Researchers investigate possibility of regrowing teeth
BERLIN, Germany: For certain animals, the loss of teeth does not always pose a problem: sharks and crocodiles have the ability to regrow their teeth ...
Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked with low IQ in children
QUEBEC CITY, Canada: Various studies have investigated the effectiveness of fluoridated water in the prevention of dental caries. A recent study has taken a...
Interview: “There is constant innovation in the area of whitening”
Tooth whitening treatments are of increasing importance in general dental offices and patients’ expectations of their family dentist are rising, as more ...
DT Study Club corner: Worldwide live streaming from San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: The Dental Tribune Study Club provides its worldwide audience of specialists and general dental practitioners with comprehensive ...
Charity shines spotlight on excessive sugar consumption
RUGBY, UK: Though the April 2018 introduction of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy—otherwise known as the sugar tax—has proved effective in reducing the ...
Interview: Oral health and intellectual disability
People with intellectual disabilities often have difficulty accessing dental care and maintaining good oral health. As part of the Your Dental Health ...