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Wearable oral biosensor detects inflammation in real time

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, US: A new intra-oral biosensor developed in the US could transform how periodontal disease is detected and monitored. Aiming to help...

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BDA warns dentist expansion alone will not solve NHS dental crisis

LONDON, England: The UK government’s plan to expand registration routes for overseas dentists has been positioned as a major step towards easing the ...

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Glass-ceramic veneer cementation: Full adhesive workflow with PANAVIA Veneer LC

In my experience, the cementation of glass-ceramic veneers is one of the most technique-sensitive procedures in restorative dentistry, owing to the minimal ...

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Snus linked to gingival damage but not periodontitis, review finds

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: As the popularity of snus continues to grow, so too does the diversity of products available, which now include portion-packed snus and ...

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Dentsply Sirona integrates VDW brand into unified identity

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has integrated the VDW brand into its corporate identity as part of a branding update intended to create greater ...

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Interceptive aligner treatment in a growing Class II, Division 1 patient—a two-phase orthodontic approach using aligners and Class II elastics

Early intervention in growing patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion aims to reduce sagittal discrepancies, guide dentofacial development and minimise...

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Bridging the gap: International consensus on aligner therapy

The rapid evolution of aligner therapy has often left a gap between research findings and daily clinical practice. To address this, the Italian Society of ...

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Dentistry ends 2025 on a high

LEIPZIG, Germany: The fourth quarter of 2025 yielded signs of improvement in the North American dental market, including US distributor giant Henry Schein ...

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Class II restoration with thermo-viscous composite

In an earlier article on this topic,1 I demonstrated the workability of thermo-viscous composites. After warming, the composite can be easily handled for ...

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Norwegian dentists’ pulp treatment choices driven by availability, not evidence

TROMSØ, Norway: Despite evidence that hydraulic calcium silicate cements generally achieve better outcomes in vital pulp therapy, calcium hydroxide has ...

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Comprehensive aesthetic transformation: Integrating hard- and soft-tissue treatments using the FotonaSMILE approach

Aesthetic dentistry has evolved from a focus on individual teeth to a comprehensive approach involving the entire perioral region. Patients increasingly ...

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Study evaluates influence of CAD software on crown morphology and function

REGENSBURG, Germany: In CAD workflows, differences in software algorithms and design strategies may result in clinically relevant variations in crown ...

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Ivoclar introduces Adhese 2 with dual-polymerisation capability for the VivaPen

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Adhese 2 is the latest addition to Ivoclar’s portfolio of adhesives and is designed to improve flexibility and efficiency in ...

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From the inside out—a seamless journey from endodontic therapy to restoration

Modern endodontics is no longer an isolated discipline. It marks the start of a restorative process that extends all the way to the final composite layer. ...

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Microplastics and orthodontic aligners: Concerns arising from the modernisation of practice through plastics

Plastics have become an integral part of modern society, revolutionising various industries and offering immense convenience in everyday life.1 However, the...

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From chairside to cyberspace: When everything is connected—understanding cyber risk in modern dental technologies—Part 5

Within dentistry, what once involved a small number of independent systems now increasingly relies on continuous connectivity between devices, software ...

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“Most scanning errors are not caused by poor technology but by a lack of controlled geometry”

Prof. Adam Nulty is a leading expert in digital implant workflows. At IDEM 2026 in Singapore, he will challenge a common assumption in all-on-X dentistry: ...

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Exocad reveals expanded programme highlights for Insights 2026

DARMSTADT, Germany: Exocad, an Align Technology company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, today announced extended programme details for ...

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The minimally invasive mandate: Are UK dental schools keeping pace?

Despite rapid advancements in digital cariology and biomaterials, a translation gap remains between modern clinical capabilities and resources and the ...

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Review makes the case for stronger sugar policies in India

MUMBAI, India: India’s growing appetite for sugar is no longer just a dietary concern; it is a mounting public health crisis. From fizzy drinks to ...

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Postgraduate continuing education in dentistry at Danube Private University from 2026

KREMS AN DER DONAU, Austria: Danube Private University (DPU), a private university specialising in dentistry, has a long track record in postgraduate ...

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Early bird registration opens for Osstem Europe Meeting 2026

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: In collaboration with OIC Europe, Osstem Europe has opened registration for this year’s Osstem Europe Meeting, which will take ...

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World Oral Health Day spotlights action on UN oral health commitments

GENEVA, Switzerland: Held annually on 20 March, World Oral Health Day (WOHD) highlights the role of oral health in overall health and quality of life. This...

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UK expands registration routes to bring more dentists into practice

LONDON, England: The UK government has announced measures aimed at increasing the number of dentists able to practise, as part of a wider effort to improve ...

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World Oral Health Day: Dentaid releases ten-point oral care guide for older adults

BARCELONA, Spain: Marking today’s World Oral Health Day, Dentaid has released a guide offering practical recommendations to help older adults integrate ...

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How AI is shaping digital dentistry: DT Study Club to host online symposium in April

As part of its specialty symposia series, Dental Tribune International will host an online symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital dentistry ...

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Formnext 2026 sees strong early demand from global AM industry

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: After Formnext’s ten-year anniversary and record attendance in 2025, the lead-up to the 2026 event is already showing strong ...

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How KATANA Zirconia fits into a globally accepted standard

TOKYO, Japan: Dentistry is evolving rapidly, and expectations regarding restorative materials continue to rise. Today, most dental practitioners are aware ...

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US dentistry: ADA highlights challenges in AI adoption

CHICAGO, US: Broad adoption of artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) tools by US dental clinics could significantly improve diagnostics, treatment ...

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First-ever dental MRI machine receives FDA clearance

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona and Siemens Healthineers have announced that their dental MRI system, MAGNETOM Free.Max Dental Edition, has received ...

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