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Straumann Group and Modern Dental Group join forces to serve customers in Hong Kong and Macau

BASEL, Switzerland/HONG KONG, China: The Straumann Group, a global leader in implant and aesthetic dentistry, and Modern Dental Group, a leading global ...

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Poor water quality may be factor in high consumption of sugary drinks

CANBERRA, Australia: The poor state of Australians’ oral health has received much needed attention over recent years. For some Aboriginal and Torres ...

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Interview: “We will ensure the best medical treatment and care for our patients”

The recent ADA FDI World Dental Congress 2019, held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from Sept. 4–8, saw the conclusion of Dr. Kathryn Kell’s ...

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FDI survey highlights low level of oral care access for refugees

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: According to recent estimates from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are more than 70 million forcibly displaced...

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Estonian and Palestinian dental associations receive FDI Smile Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: FDI World Dental Federation recognized the 2019 Smile Award winners at the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco on 3 ...

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20/20 Vision: Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium 2020 promises a diverse program

NEW YORK, U.S.: Since its establishment in 2006, the Oral Reconstruction Foundation has supported young scientists, funded research projects, and promoted ...

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EMS opens its regional office for Middle East, Africa and India in Amman

AMMAN, Jordan: Earlier this year, EMS Electro Medical Systems celebrated the opening of its new office in the Middle East at the W hotel in Amman in the ...

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Researcher shows how selfies could aid in identifying missing persons

DUNDEE, UK: Though sometimes denigrated as a sign of vanity, self-portrait photographs—selfies, for short—are not without their advantages. One such ...

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Planmeca Romexis: 800 users, 1.3 million patients, 30 million images

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Dental care generates enormous amounts of patient data over time. A case in point is the public healthcare district of the Stockholm ...

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Interview: “As dental practitioners, we all want our work to last”

University of Queensland PhD student Dr Arosha Weerakoon was recently awarded first prize in Universities Australia’s annual Pitch it Clever competition. ...

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Interview: Oral health and intellectual disability

People with intellectual disabilities often have difficulty accessing dental care and maintaining good oral health. As part of the Your Dental Health ...

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Reflux associated with temporomandibular disorder, study finds

XIAN, China: Reflux is an uncomfortable condition that can have negative effects on a patient’s oral health. In a recent study, researchers have ...

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Scientists uncover gene that enhances tissue regeneration in tooth healing

PLYMOUTH, UK: The usefulness of stem cells in the regeneration of dental and other body tissue has been established by numerous studies, though their ...

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CURAPROX Perio Plus+ highlighted in Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia: With dental implants set to become an increasingly common treatment option for edentulous patients in the future, regular maintenance ...

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CareDent launches environmentally friendly selection at ISDH 2019

BRISBANE, Australia: While certain industries seek to reduce their footprint through plastic minimisation and other initiatives, the oral health care ...

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ISDH 2019 provides stimulating programme on evidence-based practice

BRISBANE, Australia: From 15 to 17 August, dental professionals from all around the world came together for the 21st International Symposium on Dental ...

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Interview: “KATANA Zirconia and CERABIEN ZR porcelain is an ideal combination”

As a dental technician with many years of experience, Björn Roland has always pursued one goal in his lab: restorations that seamlessly mimic natural ...

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Improving oral health of people with intellectual disability

MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia: People with intellectual disability face various social, conceptual and other challenges that affect their overall health ...

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Dentsply Sirona World 2019 fast approaching

LAS VEGAS, U.S.: From Oct. 3 to 5, the dental manufacturer Dentsply Sirona will be hosting Dentsply Sirona World 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino ...

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Researchers discover method to control tooth root development

LOS ANGELES, U.S./SICHUAN, China: Though genetic research has become increasingly relevant in the fields of medicine and biology, it has remained relatively...

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Education minister visits new teaching facility at University of Otago

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Officially opened on 11 June, the new Clinical Services Building at the University of Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry is set to replace...

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Indian dentists extract 526 teeth from boy’s mouth

CHENNAI, India: In a remarkable 2-hour operation, doctors at the Saveetha Dental College and Hospital have reportedly removed 526 teeth from the mouth of a ...

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New research highlights relationship between scent and disease

TOKYO, Japan: Bad breath can be caused by any number of things, including an illness. When there is more to it than just an overload of onions and garlic, ...

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Dr Paolo Baldissara: “The KATANA Zirconia Block is an extremely promising technology”

With over 30 years of experience as a dentist and researcher, Dr Paolo Baldissara of the University of Bologna in Italy could be forgiven for slowing down a...

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Why reviews have grown in importance

“Before contacting you, I read all of your lovely reviews.” My clients are hearing that from patients every week nowadays. I’m not sure who actually ...

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Research compares cooling ability of high-speed handpieces

OTAGO, New Zealand: Not all dental practitioners may be aware of the finer details of dentistry equipment. Helene Chua, a 21-year-old fourth-year University...

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Expert to focus on prophylaxis in free webinar

SINGAPORE: According to Dr Wong Li Beng, modern air polishing devices are becoming increasingly significant in the context of preventative and even ...

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Medication-induced bruxism overlooked in dentistry

SYDNEY, Australia: Dentists commonly encounter bruxism and manage its effects. However, bruxism is not always recognised as being potentially drug-induced. ...

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Align Technology launches first pop-up store in the UK

LONDON, UK: Align Technology, a worldwide market leader in clear aligner treatment, recently launched its first Invisalign Connect pop-up store at the ...

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Experts advocate using low-dose CBCT imaging protocols

Dr Michael Bornstein is Clinical Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the University of Hong Kong...

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