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Researchers identify primitive fossil bear with a sweet tooth

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Researchers have identified remains of a 3.5-million-year-old bear from a fossil-rich site in Canada’s High Arctic. Their study showed ...

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First international dental mercury conference held in Rio de Janeiro

The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and the Public Health and Environmental Program of the Sergio Arouca National School of Public Health (ENSP/FIOCRUZ) along with ...

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Henry Schein Orthodontics appoints Dr. John Graham to clinical advisory board

CARLSBAD, Calif.,U.S.: Henry Schein Orthodontics (HSO) has announced that world-renowned orthodontist, inventor and educator Dr. John Graham has been ...

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New dental material resists plaque and kills microbes

PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: Dentists rely on composite materials to perform restorative procedures, such as filling cavities. However, these materials, just like ...

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Amazon gunning for dental supply industry

LEIPZIG, Germany: Earlier this year it was reported that Amazon is potentially expanding into the pharmaceutical industry. Although the news was met with ...

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Endodontic approach in the everyday practice to be discussed in free webinar

NEW YORK, U.S.: Modern endodontics is a branch of restorative dentistry and according to some professionals, its goal is not only the prevention or ...

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Dentist turns primary teeth black to explore caries management options

WINNIPEG, Canada: Treatment for dental cavities using silver diamine fluoride (SDF) could mean that fewer children would need to undergo complex dental ...

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Free webinar to cover hygienic workflow in dental practices

NEW YORK, U.S.: The daily routine to avoid cross-infection in the dental office is never ending. However, the consequences of an outbreak are even worse, ...

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Chat-bot technology could revolutionize dental practice administration

NEW YORK, U.S.: The next step in artificial intelligence advancement within dentistry could be just around the corner. Awrel, the dental software solution ...

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Research team aims to develop periodontal disease-fighting membrane

LINCOLN, Neb., U.S.: Dr. Ali Tamayol, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), has led a ...

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Align Technology celebrates 5 millionth Invisalign patient

TORONTO, Canada: Align Technology, a worldwide market leader in clear aligner treatment, recently announced that 5 million patients have started its ...

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Free webinar to focus on achieving predictable esthetic success

NEW YORK, U.S.: In an upcoming free webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 29, Dr. Francisco Marques dos Santos will be describing several clinical techniques that will...

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Treating periodontitis may help lower blood pressure

ANAHEIM, Calif., U.S./GUANGZHOU, China: Treatment of periodontitis significantly lowered blood pressure among Chinese patients at risk of developing high ...

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Sugary beverage consumption in US declining, but high among certain groups

BOSTON, U.S.: Consumption of sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) fell for both children and adults between 2003 and 2014, according to a new ...

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Dangers of contact sport: Hockey player’s incisors stuck in lip

NEW YORK, U.S.: On Nov. 11, hockey player Jimmy Vesey of the New York Rangers sustained a gruesome lip and dental injury during a game at Madison Square ...

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Toothaches: Why head and facial pain cause particular suffering

DURHAM, N.C., U.S.: People consistently rate pain affecting the head, face, eyeballs, ears and teeth as more disruptive and emotionally draining than pain ...

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Scientists discover that dental radiographs can reveal vitamin D deficiency

HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada: Human teeth hold vital information about vitamin D deficiency, and Canadian anthropologists have now found that this serious but ...

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Expert to discuss adhesive post-endodontic treatment in free webinar

NEW YORK, U.S.: In a free webinar to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 21, an endodontic expert will explain in detail an alternative method in post-endodontic ...

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3D Systems announces availability of its Figure 4 platform

DENVER, U.S.: American company 3D Systems has announced the availability of Figure 4, the industry’s first modular, scalable, fully integrated direct 3-D ...

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Peers influence can reduce tobacco use among younger smokers

OAKLAND, Calif., U.S.: Participating in a brief intervention delivered by their peers in community settings can help reduce smoking among youth and young ...

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Dental filling failure linked to smoking, drinking and genetics

PITTSBURGH, U.S.: For a long time in dentistry, filling materials have been a topic of intense interest and now new research out of the U.S. and Brazil has ...

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Study suggests school food environments strongly influence caries in kids

QUEBEC CITY, Canada: The occurrence of dental caries may depend in part on school-based environmental or policy-related factors, but few researchers have ...

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NYU College of Dentistry awarded $3.6 million for cavity prevention research

NEW YORK, U.S.: The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a research ...

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Researchers investigate how chewing affects teeth on the nanoscale

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., U.S.: Food leaves permanent traces on teeth. Examining these marks—or microwear—a team of researchers has documented the effects of ...

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Intake of caffeine may trigger sugar cravings

ITHACA, N.Y., USA: Caffeine is a powerful antagonist of adenosine receptors, which promote relaxation and sleepiness. Depressing the effect of the receptors...

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Antibiotics for dental procedures linked to superbug infection

SAN DIEGO, USA: New research has found that the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics by dentists may be playing a significant role in cases of ...

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Benefits and safety of charcoal dentifrices investigated

BALTIMORE, U.S.: With promises of whiter and cleaner teeth, charcoal-based oral hygiene products have enjoyed a boost in popularity in recent times, with ...

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Dentist-led study on pearls could produce fracture-resistant materials

NEW YORK, USA: The beauty of the pearl has captivated people for generations. While it is known more for its value and fashion status, a team of dentists ...

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Study suggests link between verbal bullying and bruxism in adolescents

ITABIRA, Brazil: Verbal bullying at school can negatively impact an adolescent’s mental health, causing distress and anxiety. A Brazilian study has shown ...

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New research uses squid ink to check for periodontal disease

SAN DIEGO, USA: An engineer-led team has developed a new dental imaging method to examine the health of patients’ gingivae. A mixture of squid ink, water ...

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