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Google unveils new cloud-based health care application

LAS VEGAS, U.S.: As more technical areas of dentistry become digitalized, so too is the way in which patient data is used. Looking to address some of the ...

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Microneedles may increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia

LUBBOCK, Texas, U.S.: Fear of injections is not an uncommon condition, and when coupled with a fear of dentists, some people may avoid dental treatment ...

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Dentists lead research into faster detection of Zika virus

NEW YORK, U.S.: Early detection of any disease or virus is critical. The 2015 Zika outbreak in Brazil, which led the World Health Organization to declare ...

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Wine polyphenols may prevent caries and periodontal disease

WASHINGTON, U.S.: Evidence suggests that sipping red wine has several health benefits for the body, possibly because of the beverage’s abundant and ...

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Ancient dental plaque could hold secrets from the past

WASHINGTON, U.S.: The use of tobacco has forever been etched in human history. Now, for the first time, researchers in the U.S. have shown that nicotine ...

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Academy of Osseointegration to reflect on implant treatment health impacts

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: For the first time in its history, the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) will be hosting its annual meeting in Los Angeles. Shining the ...

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JUVORA showcases implant prostheses at AO meeting

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: With the 33rd annual meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) taking place in Los Angeles, attendees are eagerly awaiting the ...

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3D Systems releases two new printers

CHICAGO, U.S.: With the broad scope of technological advancements in digital dentistry continually growing, it is obvious that digital is the future of ...

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Lack of guidance may delay child’s first trip to dentist

ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.: As soon as the first tooth appears, parents should start taking their child to the dentist for regular checkups. What seems like a ...

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Free webinar to focus on nonsurgical treatment of periimplantitis

NEW YORK, U.S.: Nonsurgical therapy remains the cornerstone of periodontal treatment. To achieve this, patient compliance and proper selection and ...

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Study points to possible alternative to amalgam

BRASILIA, Brazil: When planning primary oral health care services, the cost implications of adopting new intervention practices are important. Despite the ...

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Interview: “3DISC is bringing the best solution to dentists”

CHICAGO, U.S.: At the 2017 Greater New York Dental Meeting, 3DISC launched its Heron IOS intraoral scanner to the world. Three months later, the ...

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Study shows positive influence on dental caries using a multilevel approach

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: According to a new study, a multilevel approach that includes a dental caries risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and ...

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Fourth MIS Global Conference sparks inspiration

NASSAU, Bahamas: The fourth Global Conference of MIS Implants Technologies, an Israeli dental implant manufacturer acquired by Dentsply Sirona in 2016, was ...

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Pilot study suggests botulinum toxin could help with bruxism

HOUSTON, U.S.: A new pilot study has suggested that botulinum toxin might be a feasible way to treat people suffering from bruxism. In the double-blind ...

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U.S. dental prosthetic market set to grow with digitalization

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Digitalized dental products, whether produced by additive or subtractive technologies, are expected to disrupt the U.S. ...

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Discovery of fossilized jawbone rewrites dates of human migration

NEW YORK, U.S.: An international team of researchers from Israel and America has discovered a fossilized jawbone that they say is the earliest modern human ...

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Dentsply Sirona establishes Lab strategic business unit

YORK, Pa., U.S./SALZBURG, Austria: Dentsply Sirona, a leading global manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, has established a new ...

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Free webinar to focus on management of soft tissue around implants

NEW YORK, U.S.: The importance of soft tissue in implant dentistry is often underestimated. In an upcoming free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Friday,...

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Study provides new guidelines for assessing severity of oral cavity cancers

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Since current head and neck cancer staging systems include lymph node size and laterality, but focus less on the total number of positive...

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Pilot study suggests botulinum toxin could help with bruxism

HOUSTON, U.S.: A new pilot study has suggested that botulinum toxin might be a feasible way to treat people suffering from bruxism. In the double-blind ...

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Study shows trehalose responsible for C. difficile outbreaks

HOUSTON, Texas, USA: In the twenty-first century, outbreaks of Clostridium difficile infections have occurred with an increased frequency in both Europe and...

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Ancient amphibians had mouthful of teeth, research shows

TORONTO, Canada: The idea of being bitten by a nearly toothless modern frog or salamander sounds laughable. However, their ancient ancestors had a full ...

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UCLA School of Dentistry receives $1.5M for community-based education

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: The UCLA School of Dentistry has been granted $1.5 million by the state’s largest dental benefits provider, Delta Dental of California,...

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Dentsply Sirona introduces new CEO and board members

YORK, Pa., U.S.: Dentsply Sirona, manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, has announced that three new board members have been ...

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Interview: “People have become more health-conscious and concerned with the type of treatment"

Dr. Sammy Noumbissi, founder and President of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology (IAOCI), is currently organizing the academy’s 7th annual ...

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Tap water good for teeth but may cause higher blood lead levels

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., U.S.: American children and adolescents who drink tap water, which is typically fluoridated, are much less likely to have tooth decay, ...

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Study finds link between obesity, sex and periodontal health

MADRID, Spain/PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil: Although researchers have previously investigated and analysed the relationship between periodontitis and obesity, ...

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Tongue cancer: Researchers find possible markers for earlier diagnosis

CLEVELAND, Ohio, U.S.: New findings by a US research team regarding certain bacteria and fungi may make way for the development of a precautionary test for ...

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Toothbrush start-up receives millions from investors

NEW YORK, U.S.: A New York based start-up, Quip, recently received $10 million in funding. Quip is a toothbrush-focused company that aims to prove that good...

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