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Dental News
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 ...
Researchers find genetic mechanism that triggers cleft lip and palate
BONN, Germany/PHILADELPHIA, US: It has long been known that the gene TP63 can contribute to the development of cleft lip and palate, but the exact process ...
BIOLASE and TeamSmile co-host series of oral health events
LOS ANGELES/KANSAS CITY, Mo., U.S.: BIOLASE, a medical device company and a global leader in dental lasers, and TeamSmile, an advocacy group that partners ...
Webinar to focus on alternatives in periodontal maintenance
ZURICH, Switzerland: In an upcoming free webinar on Thursday, 30 May, an expert will be discussing minimally invasive alternatives to traditional ...
Food additive used in toothpaste and chewing gum may have negative impact on health
SYDNEY, Australia: Nanoparticles of the common food additive titanium dioxide (E171), which is found in more than 900 food products, including chewing gum, ...
German researchers develop high-strength material for dental crown
WÜRZBURG, Germany: Conventionally, the production of a dental crown requires several dentist appointments in order to complete the treatment. Researchers ...
Edelweiss PEDIATRIC CROWNs: A new and innovative approach to restoring primary teeth
The management of dental caries in children is necessary because caries is a progressive disease which can eventually damage the tooth and can be ...
Review study compares machined and sandblasted dental implant surfaces
BUDAPEST, Hungary: Previous studies have suggested that surface roughness is one of several key factors that influence the degree of biological integration ...
“Simply apply and dry, and you're done”: CLEARFIL CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS
Combining ease of use and excellent viscosity, CLEARFIL CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS is a stable and universal prosthetic primer designed for all restorations. By ...
ADA will continue its push for affordable dental care after Australian election
SYDNEY, Australia: A few days after the Australian elections, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with ...
Interview: It is all about soft-tissue management
Dr Giovanni Zucchelli is professor at the University of Bologna in Italy and president elect of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration. He specialises in ...
Low numbers of UK children visiting dentist before first birthday, study finds
BIRMINGHAM, UK: The importance of instilling positive oral health habits in children is well known. In a new study, research led by the University of ...
Simple exercise found to improve oral function in the elderly
SEOUL, South Korea: Older adults frequently experience decreased salivation and xerostomia, which may lead to oral soft-tissue disease, dental caries, ...
Study disproves need for antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of dental implant infections
NEW YORK, U.S.: The question of whether antibiotics positively influence the survival of dental implants in overall healthy patients is still highly ...
University of Otago chooses Dentsply Sirona's Sinius treatment centres
SALZBURG, Austria: The ambitious project of building up a dental training facility from scratch is nearing completion at the University of Otago’s Faculty...
Experts discuss aesthetics and function at international congress in Sardinia
CHIA, Italy: “Focus on New Visions in Dentistry” is the theme at the 10th International Dental Congress and will take place in Chia in Sardinia on ...
Dental implants are medically advisable for patients with Sjögren’s syndrome
MALMÖ/GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Up until now it was not known whether dental implants were successful in patients affected by Sjögren’s syndrome. In fact, ...
Interview: "Innovation backed by science"
Dental Tribune International sat down at IDS 2019 with Hans Geiselhöringer, President of Nobel Biocare Systems, to discuss the company’s latest ...