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Opioid prescription habits of dentists brought into focus again

PITTSBURGH, U.S.: Between 2015 and 2018, the opioid epidemic in the U.S. cost the economy $631 billion, according to a report released by the Society of ...

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Importance of dental education and research highlighted in recent article series

CALIFORNIA, U.S.: The Journal of the California Dental Association recently published a series of articles on the role research plays in the education of ...

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Dental giant Envista concludes transformative year

BREA, Calif., U.S.: Newly independent Envista Holdings has concluded a transformative year that saw it emerge as a new major player in dentistry. New ...

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Align Technology posts record figures and braces for coronavirus

SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S.: Align Technology has reported its highest ever 12-month earnings but has begun 2020 with a degree of uncertainty. It says that the ...

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Interview: "The MDP monomer is one of the most effective monomers available"

As co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek is one of the most respected authorities on the topic of dental bonding ...

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Western Dental enters clear aligner market

ORANGE, Calif., U.S.: Western Dental & Orthodontics has launched a clear aligner system that will only be available at its chain of dental offices. The ...

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Expert to discuss tissue conditioning around implants

The one abutment, one time protocol offers biological advantages, but it also has its drawbacks. In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Thursday, ...

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Examining body dysmorphic disorder in dental patients

LEIPZIG, Germany: As cosmetic dentistry procedures have become less invasive and generally more affordable, their popularity has risen considerably. For ...

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Dental companies stack up on FORTUNE’s most admired list

NEW YORK, U.S.: A number of dental manufacturers, suppliers and distributors feature on this year’s list of the most admired companies in the world, as ...

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Oral health the focus at UN event

NEW YORK, U.S.: At the 2019 United Nations General Assembly, a side event, hosted by New York University (NYU) and The Lancet, called for oral health to be ...

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Text messaging program improves oral health awareness

BOSTON, U.S.: Effective preventive treatments for dental caries exist; yet caries experience among preschoolers has not changed significantly. Children from...

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Study proves effectiveness of stainless-steel crowns in restoring permanent teeth

MILTON, Ontario, Canada: Dental crowns are available in a variety of materials, making it difficult for dentists to decide which material will best restore ...

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release statement on spread of Candida auris

NEW YORK, U.S.: In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a statement declaring that Candida auris is an emerging fungus that ...

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Expert to share what’s new in implantology

In a free Ivoclar Vivadent webinar on Sunday, Feb. 9, Dr. Edward Tam will be speaking about advanced implant prosthetics. Well established and respected in ...

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Survey reveals stress, anxiety and burn-out among UK dentists

LONDON, UK/WASHINGTON, US: Dental Protection, the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals, has recently...

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Dental industry ranks highly on American list of best jobs

WASHINGTON, U.S.: Though it can be stressful at times, a career in the dental industry is often highly sought after owing to the relatively high wages and ...

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Scientists find adverse pulmonary health effects associated with vaping

BALTIMORE, U.S: Scientists investigating the potential health effects of vaping on the human pulmonary system have reported that inhaling vapor from ...

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Researchers call for thoughtful waste management in dentistry

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., U.S.: During Harvard University’s recent Worldwide Week, researchers at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) drew the ...

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Expert discusses modern ceramic restorations in free webinar

Achieving success with modern dental ceramics depends on a number of factors, among them the physical properties of the materials and the fabrication and ...

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Experimental vaccine may help combat Staphylococcus aureus infection

BALTIMORE, U.S.: Researchers have recently developed an experimental vaccine that protects up to 80% of mice against Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive ...

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Lawsuit alleges American dentist sparked fire in patient’s mouth during procedure

LAS VEGAS, U.S.: According to a recently filed lawsuit, a 5-year-old girl has had her mouth set on fire while receiving routine dental treatment. As a ...

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SmileDirectClub launches oral care products for Walmart shoppers

NASHVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: SmileDirectClub (SDC) has expanded into the dental retail market with a line of oral care products that are available from Walmart ...

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ADA adopts tough stance on vaping

CHICAGO, U.S.: The American Dental Association (ADA) in December adopted an interim policy that calls for a total ban on all vaping products that are not ...

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Envista announces 2020 Nobel Biocare Global Symposium

BREA, Calif., U.S.: Envista is proud to announce the 2020 Nobel Biocare Global Symposium, to be held in Las Vegas from April 16 to 18. Empowered by a ...

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Miniature dental device mimics dentin–pulp interface

PORTLAND, Ore., U.S.: For the first time, researchers have developed an organ-on-a-chip system for dental research. The system is designed to help ...

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Survey reveals impact of healthy teeth on well-being

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., U.S: Cigna, a worldwide health services organization, has recently released a study that helps confirm the connection between oral health...

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Novel technology may improve early detection of mouth and throat cancer

DURHAM, N.C., U.S./BIRMINGHAM, U.K.: Cancers that occur in the back of the mouth or in the upper throat are difficult to spot and, as a result, are often ...

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Dentist who rode hoverboard while extracting patient's tooth on trial

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, U.S.: When it comes to things dentists can do to ease patient anxiety, riding a hoverboard or a self-balancing scooter while extracting a...

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Study suggests relationship between periodontitis and vitamin D

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada: There are many reasons why vitamin D is essential to the body’s proper functioning. The vitamin is helpful for maintaining ...

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Researchers develop novel test to detect excess fluoride in water

EVANSTON, Ill., U.S.: Small doses of fluoride have been proven to promote oral health by strengthening tooth enamel and preventing dental caries. However, ...

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