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Dental News
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 ...
Interview: Improving oral health through portable and mobile dentistry
In 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017. The bill was intended to address the dental health crisis in the...
Researchers to develop biodegradable strip and gel to prevent bone loss in periodontitis
NEW YORK, U.S.: In a step that may help redefine the treatment of periodontitis, researchers at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) ...
Align Technology reaches 7 millionth patient milestone
SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S.: Publicly traded clear aligner maker Align Technology shipped Invisalign to its 7 millionth patient in the second quarter and ...
Dentures discovered in larynx days after general anaesthetic
GREAT YARMOUTH, UK: Dentures need to be taken out before a general anaesthetic is administered, doctors have warned after a 72-year-old man’s dentures ...
Oral cancer screening less common for the disadvantaged, study finds
BOSTON, U.S.: It has been well established that early detection of oral cancer is key for successful treatment and an optimal outcome. In a concerning piece...
Reflux associated with temporomandibular disorder, study finds
XIAN, China: Reflux is an uncomfortable condition that can have negative effects on a patient’s oral health. In a recent study, researchers have ...
Medical reason actress Dakota Johnson lost her diastema
LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Some celebrities are known for their distinctive physical features. An example is American actress Dakota Johnson, who is not just famous...
American Dental Association voices concerns around do-it-yourself aligners
CHICAGO, U.S.: There has been an influx of do-it-yourself dentistry products onto the market, and dentists and dental organizations around the world have ...
Dental practices urged to install amalgam separator
SACRAMENTO, Calif., U.S.: The use of dental amalgam contributes to mercury pollution and poses an environmental threat to ecosystems. In accordance with the...
Scientists uncover gene that enhances tissue regeneration in tooth healing
PLYMOUTH, UK: The usefulness of stem cells in the regeneration of dental and other body tissue has been established by numerous studies, though their ...
Interview: “Most oral health care providers treat TGNC patients with respect”
There is currently little information regarding the oral health care experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people. Dental Tribune ...
Straumann results show buoyancy in digital and implants segments
BASEL, Switzerland: The Straumann Group has posted strong financial results for the first half of 2019, with organic revenue up around 16%. Founding new ...
Interview: “Development of tooth crowns tends to occur earlier than stated in previous works”
Dr. Richard J. Sherwood is Professor of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences and Vice Chair of Research at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. In an...
CURAPROX Perio Plus+ highlighted in Brisbane
BRISBANE, Australia: With dental implants set to become an increasingly common treatment option for edentulous patients in the future, regular maintenance ...
CareDent launches environmentally friendly selection at ISDH 2019
BRISBANE, Australia: While certain industries seek to reduce their footprint through plastic minimisation and other initiatives, the oral health care ...