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Dental News
Long-term study investigates risk factors for short dental implants
ANKARA, Turkey: The use of standard dental implants has become a widely accepted treatment modality for the rehabilitation of complete and partial ...
New research could prevent jaw damage for cancer patients in need of oral surgery
LOS ANGELES, U.S.: To this day, there is no clinical procedure to treat or stop loss of jawbone tissue, a potentially deadly side effect that can occur ...
Study finds human tongue has ability to detect odors
PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: The powers of the tongue have been well researched. However, in a new study, scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in ...
Improving the facial balance in an adult using slow arch development techniques
Anti-ageing is a branch of medicine focused on how to prevent, slow or reverse the effects of ageing, thus helping people to live longer and healthier ...
The complete digital implant workflow
Planmeca is known for high-tech innovations and continuous product development. The company’s powerful Planmeca Romexis software platform allows all ...
New study offers insights into development of complex microbial communities in oral cavity
MINNEAPOLIS, U.S.: University of Minnesota researchers have studied how oral bacteria adhere to surfaces and develop biofilms in the oral cavity. In the ...
Researchers find effective way to teach visually impaired children oral hygiene
BELAGAVI, India: An adapted approach is required to train children with visual impairment in oral hygiene and to motivate them to care for their teeth ...
Australian elections bring oral health into focus
MELBOURNE, Australia: With the Australian elections only a few days away, many areas of societal concerns have been brought into focus, one of which is ...
Researchers detect lead contamination in children’s primary teeth
LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Researchers have recently examined shed primary teeth of children living near the Exide Technologies plant in Verona, California. Two ...
Straumann launches first season of StraumannPLAY
BASEL, Switzerland: Straumann has recently launched StraumannPLAY, a new-format digital platform, created by peers for peers and designed for sharing ...
Norwegian dental healthcare professionals could play greater role in snus prevention, study says
OSLO, Norway: Researchers have recently investigated attitudes and activities among dental healthcare professionals working in the public dental service ...
Researchers recruit Pasifika adolescents for oral health study
DUNEDIN, New Zealand: The multicultural element of New Zealand society is something that brings with it many positives, but it can also create certain ...
Prof. Pier Francesco Nocini opens German–Italian congress in Verona
VERONA, Italy: On Friday, 3 May, Dr Pier Francesco Nocini, Professor of Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Verona in Italy, opened the first ...
Straumann BLX implant: First human case study yields positive results for molar replacement
BASEL, Switzerland: Straumann is pleased to report the very positive results of the first human case study to track the condition and progress of a patient ...
Gum Health Day 2019—“Healthy gums, beautiful smile”
MADRID, Spain: Through Gum Health Day, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) aims to highlight the importance of keeping gingivae strong and ...
Australian Labor Party pledges billions to senior dental care
MELBOURNE, Australia: The standard of oral health in Australia is well below that in many parts of the Western world, with one report showing that 90 per ...
Researchers use antibacterial nanoparticles to prolong dental restorations
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., U.S.: Researchers have been using neutron scattering to study how nanoparticles with antibacterial properties could be added to adhesive ...
Stress levels are reflected in teeth
WASHINGTON, U.S.: Emerging evidence suggests that exfoliated teeth may be a promising biomarker for modern medicine. They are one of the few tissues in the ...
Case report presents rare incidence of retained tooth in nasal cavity
AARHUS, Denmark: Besides everyday diagnoses, there are some real rarities to be found in the world of medicine. This was true for a patient at the ...
Study finds genetic make-up has little impact on oral health
MELBOURNE, Australia: The idea that oral health comes down to genetics can be a damaging one. According to authors of a recent study, which followed the ...
Finnish public dental service personnel face healthcare reform
HELSINKI, Finland: A healthcare reform will replace present healthcare and social services in Finland, which are centred on public provision, with a ...
New study reports issues of non-compliance with tooth whitening products
STRASBOURG, France: In a recent market surveillance study, the European Network of Official Cosmetics Control Laboratories (OCCLs) has assessed cosmetic ...
May 2019 is Save Your Tooth Month
CHICAGO, U.S.: The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is devoting an entire month to celebrating saving natural teeth and recognizing the ...
Interview: New gel may remineralize dentin, explains Prof. Janet Moradian-Oldak
As the world of dentistry expands and grows in a variety of directions, there are still many who continue working on the age-old question of how best to ...
Scientists hopeful of minimising adverse health effects linked to snoring
UMEÅ, Sweden: Researchers have recently reported that the recurrent vibrations caused by heavy snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways. This ...
Study confirms dentists’ key role in oral cancer detection
TORONTO, Canada: A new study has shown that dentists are playing an important role in detecting oral cancer. After examining data gathered over an 11-year ...
Scientists draw inspiration from giant panda teeth
SHENYANG/HEFEI/LANZHOU, China/BERKELEY, Calif., US: Tooth enamel protects teeth over the lifetime of an organism by providing a hard surface resistant to ...
3Shape and Ivoclar Vivadent join forces with augmented reality technology for orthodontics
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape and Ivoclar Vivadent have announced a new collaboration that enables orthodontists, dentists, and laboratory professionals to ...
Study links childhood oral infections and adult carotid atherosclerosis
HELSINKI, Finland: The importance of good oral health from a young age is a message that still needs to reach many people. Recently, a Finnish 27-year ...
Study finds sugary drinks not necessarily linked to childhood obesity
NOTTINGHAM, UK: Given what we know about the relationship between rates of obesity and sugar consumption, it would seem to be common sense that children who...