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Spread of COVID-19 pushes EU to monitor export of protective equipment

BRUSSELS, Belgium: As concern about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reaches new levels around the world, the European Union has taken measures to ...

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FMC mourns coronavirus death of co-founder

SHENLEY, UK: Last week, the public learned that a British national had died of COVID-19 on 11 March 2020 in Bali in Indonesia. Shortly afterwards, it became...

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Exocad presents latest company news at press conference

DARMSTADT, Germany: CAD/CAM dentistry is an exciting field that is increasingly shaping the future of the dental profession. Exocad has made it its goal to ...

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Teledentistry is here to stay—dental associations change gear to regulate

CHICAGO, U.S./LONDON, U.K.: A growing number of consumers are opting for remote orthodontic treatment, and it is likely that such services will continue to ...

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PD celebrates 80 years of endo-expertise

VEVEY, Switzerland: Produits Dentaires (PD) was founded in 1940 by William Gehrig, who had the vision of testing the boundaries of innovation. Today, this ...

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Frequent toothbrushing found to lower risk of diabetes

SEOUL, South Korea: A recent study has highlighted the importance of good dental hygiene. Since periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene can provoke ...

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Dentists need to take more action to combat the opioid epidemic, says expert

PITTSBURGH, U.S.: In a recent study on opioids reported by Dental Tribune International (DTI), researchers found that the overprescribing by dentists in the...

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ITI World Symposium deferred to next year

SINGAPORE: After three years of planning and preparation, the organiser of the ITI World Symposium 2020, which was scheduled to take place on 14–16 May, ...

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It is all about control

In my daily practice, I do a great deal of crown and veneer work, and because I had heard good reports from colleagues about the Primea Advanced Air (W&H), ...

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Dynamic navigation—The future of minimally invasive endodontics

Dynamic real-time surgical navigation digital imaging, diagnostics and impressions, and the use of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture ...

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ADX20 Sydney set to impress attendees

SYDNEY, Australia: ADX20 Sydney, Australia’s largest dental exhibition, is just around the corner. Set to take place from 13 to 15 March at the ...

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Safety concerns prompt MIS to postpone global conference

MARRAKECH, Morocco: This week, MIS Implants Technologies announced that the company had decided to reschedule its global conference in Marrakech in order to...

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How is COVID-19 affecting the dental industry?

LEIPZIG, Germany: Months after it was first detected in Wuhan, one of China’s largest cities, the effects of the ongoing coronavirus (since named ...

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QS university rankings are out—which dental schools top the list?

LONDON, UK.: The higher education think tank Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has published the tenth edition of its World University Rankings by Subject and ...

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Coronavirus outbreak: EAS reschedules congress

ST JULIAN’S, Malta: At the beginning of March, the European Aligner Society (EAS) announced that it was keeping a watchful eye on the situation regarding ...

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Interview: “I will always consider it my duty and pleasure to give back to ROOTS SUMMIT”

One of the most special things about ROOTS SUMMIT is the passion and commitment that not just the attendees but also the lecturers and organisers bring to ...

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New study offers mechanistic view of dental fluorosis occurrence

NEW YORK, U.S.: Fluoride can prevent dental caries by promoting mineralization and making tooth enamel more resistant to acid. However, a new study has ...

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Plaque-identifying toothpaste may reduce risk of inflammatory diseases

MADISON, Wis., U.S.: Various studies have previously suggested that there is a link between poor oral health and the occurrence of inflammatory diseases, ...

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KRAKDENT 2020 postponed to May because of coronavirus

CRACOW, Poland: Following current recommendations from state health institutions and after consultations with the director of the sanitary and ...

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Interview: "It is time to rethink and adapt dental education to empower women"

As the manager of a dental practice and the co-founder of the Deutsches Zahnärztinnensymposium (DZÄS), an event that provides a forum for female dentists ...

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Expodental in Rimini officially postponed due to coronavirus

RIMINI, Italy: UNIDI, the Italian Dental Industry Association and organiser of Expodental Meeting in Rimini, has just announced that the 2020 event, which ...

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GEASS: 100% producers of smiles

POZZUOLO DEL FRIULI, Italy: The way forward in implantology is Italian. Geass’s philosophy has its roots in innovation and safety, and it has been ...

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COVID-19 outbreak causes delay of EXPODENTAL Madrid

MADRID, Spain: In response to a request from the Spanish Federation of Healthcare Technology Companies and the recommendations of the national health ...

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Interview: "It’s very important to have female peers and mentors"

Though traditionally a male-dominated discipline, dentistry is increasingly welcoming women into the fold, and female dental students now outnumber their ...

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Align Technology broadens portfolio with acquisition of exocad

SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S./DARMSTADT, Germany: Global medical device company Align Technology has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire...

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Dentsply Sirona details impact of coronavirus on its global business

CHARLOTTE, N.C., U.S.: CEO Donald M. Casey says that he does not anticipate disruption to the company’s supply chain, but a drop in sales in China, Japan,...

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Surgical templates and full-arch rehabilitation are focus of free webinar

In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Wednesday, 11 March, Dr Hyun-Jun Jung will be covering the topic of how to create and apply a surgical guide ...

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Study of 50 years of literature on periodontitis reveals obvious link

AARHUS, Denmark: The effect a high-sugar diet can have on teeth is well documented; however, the effect it can have on periodontal health has not been as ...

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OPTIM disinfectants inactivate viruses similar to SARS-CoV-2

TORONTO, Canada: The novel coronavirus first infected people in China, but is spreading to other countries in Asia as well as to Europe, the Middle East and...

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Interview: "Go fully digital and start implementing it immediately"

Germen Versteeg is the founder of DTL Mediaan, a dental laboratory in Heerhugowaard in the Netherlands. In this interview, he talks about the advantages of ...

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