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ITI World Symposium 2024: More than 50 speakers, exclusive clinical case footage and real patient stories

SINGAPORE: The International Team for Implantology (ITI) World Symposium 2024 will be held in Singapore from 9 to 11 May next year. The event will feature ...

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A novel approach to root canal preparation: The in–out technique

Much has changed in endodontics during the last 20 years, except the anatomy, which is still just as complex. We can improve our protocols and techniques, ...

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Japanese researchers explore whether workplace dental check-ups reduce absenteeism for dental care

TOKYO, Japan: Oral disease contributes significantly to absenteeism globally, constituting between 9.06% and 26.7% of total illness-related absenteeism. The...

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PANAVIA SA Cement Universal named as top product by DENTAL ADVISOR

TOKYO, Japan: PANAVIA SA Cement Universal adheres to virtually all substrates, including lithium disilicate, in a single procedure without the need for a ...

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Indian dental revamp to make graduate test mandatory

NEW DELHI, India: New regulations for the dental profession in India will mean that all BDS graduates will have to pass a dental National Exit Test ...

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LightForce Orthodontics secures funding for 3D‑printed brackets

BURLINGTON, Mass., US: A Series D funding round has generated US$80 million (€73 million) for LightForce Orthodontics. The young Massachusetts company ...

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Zolid Bion: Amann Girrbach brings new zirconia to market

KOBLACH, Austria: Amann Girrbach has released a new material after 15 years of zirconia development work. Zolid Bion is a high-performance zirconia that ...

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Henry Schein shows commitment to environment and social issues with new report

NEW YORK, US: Henry Schein is one of the world’s largest distributors of dental and medical products, and the scale of its business requires great social ...

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Most children with special healthcare needs have caries and poor oral hygiene—study

JODHPUR, India: A study of the oral health of children with special healthcare needs in the Jodhpur district in Rajasthan province has found a high ...

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“CEREC and in-office 3D printing are ideal partners”

CAD/CAM technology and 3D printing have revolutionised the dental office, allowing for the efficient and precise fabrication of dental restorations. Among ...

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Intra-oral scanners in the dental office—the countless benefits for both clinicians and patients and the practical aspects of digitalisation

Dentistry is undergoing a radical transformation. The use of intra-oral scanners (IOSs) instead of traditional physical impressions is gaining more and more...

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Vital pulp therapy—the clinical perspective

A high percentage of the population decides to visit the dentist when their teeth are considerably affected by caries. In many cases, patients opt for early...

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Skipping evening toothbrushing may heighten cardiovascular disease risk

SUITA, Japan: The World Health Organization reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, and there are proven links between ...

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“Dental schools should consider incorporating haptic VR simulation devices”

As haptic technology slowly makes its way into dentistry, dental students are increasingly using haptic virtual reality (VR) simulation in their training. ...

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Forensic bitemark analysis lacks scientific research, can lead to wrongful convictions

NEW YORK, US: Bitemark analysis is often used as evidence in court. However, a recent study has demonstrated that its use is not backed by scientific ...

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New overview evaluates dental hygienists’ role in administering local anaesthesia

BOSTON, US: In the first part of an in-depth look into the scope of practice of dental hygienists as administrators of local anaesthesia, ten dental ...

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Osstem meetings impress dentists around the globe

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Global dentistry company Osstem Implant has announced that the 2023 Osstem World Meeting held in Istanbul on 12 and 13 May was a success ...

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Evolving your business systems into 2023 and beyond—Part 3: Patient experience

In previous articles of this series, I have referenced the seminal work The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. I looked at financial systems in Part 1 and...

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Study explores use of intra-oral cameras in Thai prisons

BANGKOK, Thailand: The use of telehealth services increased rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting wider acceptance of digital consultations and ...

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Researchers publish guide to support dentists in treating patients with epilepsy

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Affecting over 70 million people globally, epilepsy is a disorder that may give dental professionals pause, as the treatment of ...

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Ivoclar celebrates 100^th anniversary, opens new building at headquarters

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Dental specialist Ivoclar is celebrating its centenary this year through a series of events and milestones. On 16 June, the company ...

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Could placing attachment over authenticity be the reason behind dental burn-out?

Human beings have a need to emotionally bond with others and to be their authentic selves. In psychology, these are considered basic survival needs. ...

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Dental undergraduates in Pakistan feel under-prepared in key clinical areas

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Dental colleges have proliferated in Pakistan since the 1990s in order to meet the country’s growing need for oral care; however, a ...

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Oral-B and iADH launch the Big Rethink campaign for people with visible and invisible disabilities

A Europe-wide study conducted in 2021 and 2022 and commissioned by Oral-B, a brand of Procter & Gamble (P&G), has shown that 34% of people in Europe...

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“We are all called to cooperate”: Expodental Meeting offers generous recovery funds after floods

MILAN, Italy: The organisers of Expodental Meeting, a key event for the Italian dental industry, have announced a generous contribution in conjunction with ...

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EFP releases peer-reviewed guideline on peri-implant disease prevention and treatment

MADRID, Spain: The global dental implant market was worth US$4.6 billion (€4.2 billion) in 2022 and is expected to grow annually by 10% until 2030, ...

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Internal fixation surgery effective in improving patients’ quality of life

HONG KONG: Mandibular prognathism is a common facial deformity in southern China. Besides causing temporomandibular joint pain, the condition affects ...

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Ivoclar and Cayster join forces to enhance intra-oral scanning

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Ivoclar, a leading manufacturer of integrated solutions for dentistry, has announced a new collaboration with Cayster, a developer of...

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Swiss medical device manufacturer GalvoSurge Dental acquired by Straumann

BASEL, Switzerland: In pursuit of peri-implantitis treatment options, Straumann has announced the acquisition of GalvoSurge Dental, a Swiss company centred ...

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Background music found to enhance dental students’ clinical competence

KUOPIO, Finland: In a recent study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, researchers have investigated the effect of slow background music on ...

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