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Second face transplant operation in Nordic countries performed in Finland

HELSINKI, Finland: The second face transplant procedure in the history of the Nordic countries was performed earlier this year in the Hospital District of ...

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Tested and Reviewed, Part 2: megasmile’s Sonic Black Whitening II

When it comes to toothbrushing, consumers and dentists are confronted with such a vast range of choices and new products entering the market on a monthly ...

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Interview: “What can we expect from implant dentistry?”

The fourth Euro Implanto congress, which took place on 26 and 27 April in Nice in France, returned to the amazing Palais de la Mediterranée, right on the ...

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Free webinar to focus on periodontal charting

ZURICH, Switzerland: In an upcoming free webinar on Tuesday, 8 May, periodontal expert Dr Eric Thevissen will be discussing periodontal charting as a ...

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Planmeca and Ortoplus join to simplify orthodontic manufacturing process

HELSINKI, Finland: When it comes to intra-oral scanning, a smooth workflow and ease of use are top priority. With this in mind, a new collaboration between ...

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Dr. Walser Dental receives industry prize for seventh year running

LEIPZIG, Germany: Since 2006, the Germay-based publishing house Huber Verlag für Neue Medien has held the national INDUSTRIEPREIS awards for advanced ...

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Dental health inequalities most apparent in young children

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Despite the fact that the Swedish government has provided free dental care to children and young people for decades, research has shown ...

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Planmeca makes new appointments within Plandent

HELSINKI, Finland: In seeking to strengthen Planmeca’s management and to support its distribution business, the Finland-based company has recently ...

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3Shape connects with sleep apnoea and bruxism device manufacturer SomnoMed

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: To offer a simpler, more effective and quicker workflow, 3Shape recently announced a new collaboration with sleep apparatus producer ...

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Straumann invests in artificial intelligence company

BASEL, Switzerland: The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry is still in its early stages; however, more development is starting to take...

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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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Straumann shareholders approve all proposals at AGM

BASEL, Switzerland: At the recent Straumann annual general meeting, held on 4 April, shareholders met in Basel to vote on ten proposals put forward by the ...

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Prof. Hans R. Mühlemann: A turning point in preventative dental medicine

Prof. Hans R. Mühlemann, or “Mühli” as he was endearingly called by friends and colleagues, was a pioneer in the research and treatment of caries and ...

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IADS comes together for its 64th Mid-Year Meeting

KYRENIA, Cyprus: On 13 and 14 March, the executive committee and members of the International Association of Dental Students (IADS) met in Kyrenia for its ...

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Expert to discuss new standard of care in oral hygiene in free webinar

ZURICH, Switzerland: As dentistry evolves in both breadth and width, the need for oral hygiene processes to evolve at a similar speed has become crucial. In...

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Interview: The future work of an orthodontist lies behind the computer

Located in Divonne-les-Bains, a beautiful French town on the Swiss border near Geneva, the orthodontic practice of Dr Lionel Hui Bon Hoa boasts the latest ...

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Ivoclar Vivadent report positive growth for 2017

SCHAAN, Switzerland: Ivoclar Vivadent have recently released figures for their 2017 financial year. With a turnover of CHF 809 million and an increase of ...

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Dentists welcome EU’s decision on next budget

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Without investment in health, there is no economic growth. In a decision reflecting this, the European Parliament has recently voted in ...

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Study reveals possible link between tooth loss in mothers and family size

NIJMEGEN, Netherlands: Being a mum is no easy job. The bigger the family, the less time there may be for self-care and things like oral health may become ...

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Children are not getting dental check-ups early enough, FDI survey shows

GENEVA, Switzerland: Maintaining a healthy mouth is crucial to keeping it functioning correctly and to maintaining general health and well-being. Ahead of ...

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"Good oral health is for life, not just for World Oral Health Day"

Since 2016, the FDI World Dental Federation and oral health product manufacturer Philips have been partnering to promote World Oral Health Day on 20 March. ...

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EXPODENTAL 2018 focuses on innovative training and education offering

MADRID, Spain: As in previous years, the 2018 EXPODENTAL international dental equipment, supplies and services show is dedicating a special section of the ...

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Dentsply Sirona hosts event in Berlin

BERLIN, Germany: In the beautiful city of Berlin, Dental Tribune International was invited on Wednesday 14 March to an event at the Digital Dentistry ...

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Study shows some toothpastes do not protect against erosion and hypersensitivity

BERNE, Switzerland: Over the years, more and more toothpastes have been released on to the market claiming to aid with one thing or another—with a ...

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Planmeca team up with manufacturer of mandibular advancement devices

HELSINKI, Finland: Known for its ease of use and accuracy, the Planmeca Emerald intra-oral scanner can now be used in the production of the mandibular ...

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Master’s programme in laser dentistry

At the start of 2018, a new generation of dentists has begun the Laser and Health Academy’s (LA&HA) master’s programme in laser dentistry, consisting of...

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COLTENE reports positive growth for 2017 financial year

ALTSTÄTTEN, Switzerland: A report released earlier this week by COLTENE for the 2017 financial year points to a positive fiscal year. It stated that the ...

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W&H acquires implant stability specialist Osstell

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: W&H, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of dental precision instruments and devices, has acquired medical technology company ...

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Previously lost fossilised human teeth produce new data

BURGOS, Spain: For the first time, scientists have been able to study the conserved original fossil remains of Peking Man. The six teeth belonging to Homo ...

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EAS Congress: “We reflect on the invisible and in return we just need a smile”

At the second EAS Congress, EAS President Dr Francesco Garino, immediate past President Dr Graham Gardner and EAS Scientific Chairman Dr Tommaso ...

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