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Align Technology awards close to $300,000 in funding

SAN JOSE, Calif, U.S.: Now in its ninth year of providing funding, global medical device company Align Technology recently announced 11 new recipients of ...

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Programme released for inaugural Dental Aesthetics Meeting in Asia

SINGAPORE: The Dental Aesthetics Meeting in Asia (DAMA) has released its conference programme, with keynote speakers Dr Frank Milnar, Dr Stefen Koubi and ...

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Health labels may deter people from buying sugary drinks, study finds

MELBOURNE, Australia: In an effort to deter people from smoking, cigarette packets are labelled with warnings and graphic images. In a new study, ...

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New coating prevents bacterial growth on dental appliances

SEOUL, South Korea: According to the American Association of Orthodontists , more than five million people seek orthodontic treatments each year in the US ...

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Impaired cognitive function is a risk indicator for dental caries

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: There is higher prevalence of cognitive and physical impairments among older people that can adversely affect their oral self-care and...

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66th JADR meeting to be held in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan: Annually, the Japanese Association for Dental Research (JADR) holds a meeting at which the top craniofacial and dental scientists convene to...

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Australian Dental Association still opposed to possible health fund merger

CANBERRA, Australia: With a population already struggling with poor oral health, the planned merger between HBF and HCF, two of Australia’s largest ...

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Obesity in New Zealand may be connected with negative effects on oral health

NEW PLYMOUTH, New Zealand: With its good weather and outdoor-focused style of life, it seems unexpected that obesity would be an issue in New Zealand. ...

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Dental tourism negatively impacts New Zealand’s health care system

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Overseas travel for dental treatment is said to be the most prevalent form of medical tourism. Up until now, medical tourism has been ...

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New tax on medical devices will hurt small businesses, says ADIA

CANBERRA, Australia: The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) has this week reported that small businesses will be hit particularly hard by a new ...

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IDEM 2018 took clinical excellence to the next level

SINGAPORE: The tenth International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) successfully concluded after three days of exhibition, meetings, conference papers ...

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Interview: “We are looking forward to the next 20 years”

2018 marks a special year for IDEM. The biennial event, which opened its doors for the first time in 2000, has now become one of the largest and most ...

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Interview: “IDEM is a unique meeting point for sharing ideas and visions”

Finland-based manufacturer of high-tech dental units, CAD/CAM products, 3-D digital imaging devices and software Planmeca has participated at IDEM for many ...

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Planmeca exhibiting new crown jewel of intra-oral scanning

SINGAPORE: According to Finnish company Planmeca, its new Emerald intra-oral scanner has set the bar for capturing digital impressions and “represents the...

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Interview: “Digital dentistry is the future”

The use of digital technologies in dentistry is on the rise, a fact that Dr Andreas Kurbad is well aware of. Kurbad, who has been running his own dental ...

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W&H and Tesco Dental launch e-shop in Hong Kong

BÜRMOOS, Austria: As more people choose the Internet as their preferred method of shopping, industries are looking at how they can make life easier for ...

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World of dentistry focuses on IDEM Singapore

SINGAPORE: Today, the tenth IDEM which is taking place from 13 to 15 April, was officially opened. The mainstay of IDEM is its exhibition, which is this ...

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Adentatec offers competence in dentistry

SINGAPORE: Based in Cologne in Germany, Adentatec is a global dental company that specialises in the production and distribution of non-precious dental ...

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Nobel Biocare demonstrates revolutionary full-arch solution

SINGAPORE: At IDEM Singapore, which is taking place this weekend, from 13 to 15 April, visitors can see Nobel Biocare’s new full-arch solution in action: ...

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Pulpdent receives THE DENTAL ADVISOR 2018 award for ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE

SINGAPORE: ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE, developed by American dental research company and manufacturer Pulpdent, has received the Top Product Award from ...

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DT Study Club Symposium contributes to educational programme at IDEM

SINGAPORE: The Dental Tribune Study Club provides its worldwide audience of specialists and general dental practitioners with comprehensive learning ...

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Research on dolphin teeth may hold vital information on ocean pollution

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Using teeth to gather data on ocean pollution might seem like an unlikely method—however, when the teeth involved are those of ...

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Tenth IDEM Singapore starts next week

SINGAPORE: Next week from 13 to 15 April, the tenth edition of the International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) will take place in the flamboyant city...

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Workflow for restoration of endodontically treated teeth to be presented at IDEM

SINGAPORE: In addition to an extensive list of companies exhibiting at 2018 International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM), the event organisers have ...

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Interview: “The oral environment becomes more hostile with age”

SINGAPORE: Professor Hien Ngo has extensive experience in private practice, research and education. Over the last 30 years, he has been active as an ...

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Oral Health Tracker in Australia reveals several areas of concern

MELBOURNE, Australia: There is a lot more to Australia than just sunny beaches, cricket and kangaroos. In what is reportedly a world-first, coinciding with ...

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Futudent expands product portfolio with new cameras

HELSINKI, Finland: Video helps dental care providers explain and document more easily than ever before. This, in turn, helps patients replace fear with ...

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Primea Advanced Air: Absolute control and high efficiency

With its Primea Advanced Air System, Austrian-based company W&H is setting new benchmarks in the dental market. Compared with traditional turbines, the ...

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EthOss Regeneration makes move into Australian market

SYDNEY, Australia: EthOss Regeneration has announced the latest stage of its rapid global growth after receiving regulatory approval for its primary product...

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ADIA and BDIA to sign agreement and strengthen ties

SYDNEY, Australia: Seeking to strengthen existing ties, the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) and the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA)...

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