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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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“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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Scientists find a link between improved oral care and substance abuse recovery

SALT LAKE CITY, U.S.: Research indicates that people who suffer from substance use disorder (SUD) generally have poor oral health, which also damages ...

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Launca and Hyperlab announce strategic business cooperation

GUANGDONG, China/CURITIBA, Brazil: Launca Medical Device Technology has officially announced a business partnership with Hyperlab in Brazil for its digital ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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