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Dental News
American Academy of Pediatrics updates sedation guidelines
WASHINGTON, U.S.: The death of a 4-year-old boy while under sedation at an Oklahoma dental office last month has brought into question the guidelines around...
Primary teeth reveal unknown group of ancient people
CAMBRIDGE, UK: Scientists have recently found two primary teeth buried deep in a remote archaeological site in north-eastern Siberia. The discovery has ...
New Zealand government faces growing criticism over limited access to dental care
DUNEDIN, New Zealand: The University of Otago in New Zealand has recently reopened its multimillion-dollar dental school, the only one in the country. The ...
The KATANA Zirconia Block—Clinical experiences from Italy
Earlier this year, Kuraray Noritake Dental invited dental professionals from all over Europe to a symposium in Berlin in Germany that highlighted the newest...
Study introduces new surgical guide for placement of zygomatic implants
BOLOGNA, Italy/FORT LEE, N.J., US: Dental patients who show a deficiency of bone volume cannot be treated with root-form dental implants. Thus, new ...
Scientists examine transparent teeth of deep-sea dragonfish
SAN DIEGO, U.S.: Researchers have recently looked into the transparent dragonfish teeth in order to analyze their structure, composition, and mechanical ...
Throat cancer study compares treatments for improved swallowing
LONDON, Ontario, Canada: With the rise of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cases of oropharyngeal cancer doubling since the 1990s, treatment methods are ...
Clinical photography and veneers brought into focus in free webinar
NEW YORK, U.S.: The ability to document cases with photography is becoming increasingly important in dentistry. However, the first step is always to perform...
British Orthodontic Society to celebrate 25 years at Glasgow conference
MONMOUTH, UK: The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) will celebrate a quarter of a century of promoting the study and practice of orthodontics at its next ...
From opening bottles to tearing Sellotape—Study reveals hazardous uses of teeth
RUGBY, UK/AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: According to the findings of a new study, most people do not just use their teeth for eating. The research by the Oral ...
Interview: “Mouth cancer is a growing problem”
With oral cancer rates continuing to increase worldwide, it has become clear that more needs to be done to raise awareness and combat this issue. Dental ...
Friends and family play role in opioid abuse, reveals study
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., U.S.: The need for dentists to better understand the opioid epidemic that is currently sweeping through America is becoming increasingly...
Expert to discuss lasers in periodontics in free webinar
DUBAI, UAE: In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Thursday, 13 June, host Dr Rana al-Falaki will explore the use of all-tissue lasers in ...
Children with autism often overlooked for dental care
CHARLESTON, S.C., U.S.: Autism affects a child’s social skills. Even simple tasks, such as scheduling an appointment at a dentist’s office, may often be...
New evidence confirms long-term benefits of electric toothbrush use
SCHWALBACH, Germany/GREIFSWALD, Germany: A new study has shown that the long-term use of an electric toothbrush slows progression of periodontal disease and...
Sugar tax and better labelling help people make healthier choices, study finds
WATERLOO, Ont., Canada: The debate around sugar and its impact on oral health and general health has led to some important developments. One of the most ...
New 3Shape Dental System 2019 software now available
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape has announced the release of the 2019 version of its industry-leading design software for laboratories. The new and improved ...
Study finds antibiotics prescribed by dentists often unnecessary
CORVALLIS, Ore., U.S.: The prescription of drugs in dentistry has recently been brought into question. Much of the discussion has been around opioids and ...
Reducing plastic footprint with zero-waste toothpaste
LEIPZIG, Germany: The climate change caused by human influences—such as littering and over-consumption of non-biodegradable waste products—is a reality ...
Mandible helps to uncover history of civilisations in Tibet
LANZHOU, China: The journey that Homo sapiens has embarked on is something that has enthralled modern scientists for many centuries. Now, as technology ...
Dentists express their concerns over DIY dentistry
FARMINGTON, Conn., U.S.: With the growth of direct-to-consumer marketing, there has been a trend towards do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry, which encourages ...
Free webinar to focus on bone splitting
NEW YORK, U.S.: The webinar is becoming an excellent resource that enables dental professionals to follow the topics that they find most interesting at ...
US dentists prescribe 37 times more opioids than English dentists do, study finds
CHICAGO, U.S.: With the overprescription of opioids causing many severe health and addiction issues in the U.S., it is imperative that dental professionals ...
Interview: “For most people, toothbrushing is an unconscious action. iTOP changes this.”
Although toothbrushing is the most decisive factor in preventing oral disease, only a few patients and dental professionals know how to brush perfectly. ...
CPAG calls for free dental care and healthcare for all youth
AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Early childhood dental caries is the most common chronic disease seen in children and a leading cause of hospital admissions for New ...
Project for improved root canal therapy launched
ROSTOCK, Germany: In Germany, about 7.5 million root canal therapies are carried out annually. With the help of an innovative system, it may soon be ...
Scientists link childhood trauma to tooth loss later in life
ANN ARBOR, Mich. U.S.: In a recent study, a researcher from the University of Michigan has assessed the impact of adverse childhood events, such as ...
World No Tobacco Day—FDI highlights role of dental practitioners
GENEVA, Switzerland: Annually on 31 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day. This year, lung health is ...
Oral health project addresses dental needs of prison inmates
DUNDEE, Scotland: Dental students from the University of Dundee have won an award for an innovative oral health project aimed at benefitting prison inmates....
Researchers find microbial contaminants in popular e-cigarettes
BOSTON, U.S.: Cigarette smoke contains microbes and microbial toxins, such as endotoxin and glucan, that may have adverse respiratory effects. However, the ...