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Rare case of black hairy tongue reported

ST. LOUIS, U.S.: Black hairy tongue (BHT) refers to a condition of black or brown discoloration of the tongue due to elongated filiform papillae, giving the...

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Restoring the coral reef with CURAPROX

Marinecultures.org is a small, donor-funded organisation whose mission is to help protect and manage the coral reefs while improving the living conditions ...

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Review: This was the FDI World Dental Congress 2018

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: From 5 to 8 September, the capital of Buenos Aires was the meeting point for dental professionals from around the world. According ...

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Co-inventor of V3 Implant System to host free webinar

NEW YORK, U.S.: The world of implant dentistry is forever evolving and growing. In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Thursday, Sept. 13, an expert...

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Newly released denture guidelines shed light on correct maintenance and cleaning

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: As populations age, the number of people who need advice on the best denture care will rise over the coming years. Therefore, new ...

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FDI Women Dentists Worldwide gathers for forum

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: On 7 September, an international group of female dentists and opinion leaders in several specialties met for the FDI Women Dentists...

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Sugar on the table at FDI–NCD Alliance–World Health Organization joint session

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: FDI, the NCD Alliance and the World Health Organization met for a joint session this Friday as part of their ongoing commitment to ...

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Pledge to “Act on Mouth Health” at the 2019 World Oral Health Day official launch

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: FDI’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign provides a platform to raise awareness and encourage action in favour of good oral ...

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Interview: “I truly believe in the effect of preventative measures”

Despite being one of the most easily preventable diseases, dental caries still poses a major health concern across all age groups around the world. Very ...

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“The sugar wars: Rhetoric or reason?”—Experts debate the issue

NEW YORK: U.S.: Although many dentists and health professionals would agree that reducing refined sugars is a positive step toward improving oral and ...

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Outstanding imaging with Planmeca CBCT units

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: As a global leader in digital imaging, Planmeca provides a range of solutions designed to suit all imaging needs. All of the ...

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FDI World Dental Congress 2018 welcomes world of dentistry to South America

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Thirty years after it was first held in the country, the FDI World Dental Congress (WDC) has returned to Buenos Aires. Despite the ...

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Sunstar supports release of chairside guide on prevention and treatment of oral cancer

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Sunstar proudly announces the launch of Oral Cancer: Prevention and Patient Management, an FDI World Dental Federation chairside ...

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Global health policies must include oral health

BOGOTÁ, Columbia: In 2017, Dr Kathryn Kell, Iowa dentist and former American Dental Association trustee, was elected President of the FDI World Dental ...

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New method could prevent failure of dental implants

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., U.S.: Hydrogen embrittlement causes sudden, costly failures of metal components across a wide range of industries. Researchers from the ...

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New study links low-level vitamin D, periodontitis and Type 2 diabetes

TORONTO, Canada: For multiple reasons, vitamin D3 is an essential vitamin. In a new study that may add to its importance, researchers from the University of...

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Young woman receives successful face transplant

CLEVELAND, U.S.: A 21-year-old woman has become the youngest person in the U.S. to receive a face transplant. Katie Stubblefield, who suffered ...

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In-depth look at oral health and healthy ageing during 2018 World Oral Health Forum

Each year, the FDI World Dental Congress features the World Oral Health Forum (WOHF), an in-depth session meant to spark discussion on the latest topics ...

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Welcome message: FDI gears up for 2018 World Dental Congress in Argentina

Dear FDI delegates, congress attendees and the dental industry, I look forward to welcoming all of you to the 2018 FDI World Dental Congress (WDC), ...

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Sugar taxation and other interventions overlooked in draft UN political declaration on NCDs

NEW YORK, U.S.: Heads of States will convene in New York on 27 September for the third United Nations High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (UN HLM...

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Alegra turbines: The decisive plus in performance

BÜRMOOS, Austria: With the new update to its Alegra turbine range, W&H now offers users noticeably more performance and power. The 16 W TE-97 mini-head ...

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Planmeca Emerald: The new crown jewel of intra-oral scanning

HELSINKI, Finland: The Planmeca Emerald intra-oral scanner has set the bar for capturing digital impressions and “represents the highest level of scanning...

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DDS.WORLD to be launched at Dental Tribune Study Club Symposium

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Up until now, dental professionals have had to access a number of different tools and websites to manage their daily work in the ...

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Revenue of global dental implant market expected to further increase

SELBYVILLE, Del., U.S.: A new report on the global dental implant market features key industry trends across the product, material, end-use, and regional ...

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“Knowledge changes everything”: Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2019

LAS VEGAS, U.S.: Nobel Biocare—a world leader in pioneering implant-based dental restorations—is inviting dental professionals to the 2019 Nobel Biocare...

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New research may one day revolutionize endodontics

BOSTON, U.S.: Root canal therapy and the materials and techniques used to perform them are continually evolving. However, the fact remains that after the ...

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Two separate studies reveal exciting future in tooth bioengineering

ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: Tooth loss affects many people around the world. While implant treatment is the current standard of care, bioengineering may one day ...

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Danaher to spin off dental business into independent company

WASHINGTON, U.S.: Danaher, a global science and technology conglomerate operating in the field of healthcare, among others, has announced its intention to ...

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Floating Doctors provides dental care in Panama

BOCAS DEL TORO PROVINCE, Panama: Many regions of the world still have very limited access to dental care. Volunteer dentists at the nonprofit organization ...

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E-cigarettes may modify genetic material in oral cells

BOSTON, U.S.: Electronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular. Although they are viewed by some as a safer alternative to smoking, their effects are...

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