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Coronavirus: exocad postpones global CAD/CAM event

DARMSTADT, Germany: Software company exocad has announced that it is postponing its Insights 2020 event planned for mid-March owing to the accelerating ...

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SmileDirectClub aims to change tack in 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: As 2019 came to an end so too did the terms of a supply agreement between Align Technology and its one-time partner SmileDirectClub ...

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Koelnmesse postpones IDEM 2020 until June

SINGAPORE: In light of the current coronavirus outbreak, event organisers Koelnmesse and the Singapore Dental Association have decided to postpone IDEM ...

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Countries across the world seek to reduce sugar consumption

LEIPZIG, Germany: The global obesity epidemic shows few signs of abating, and numerous countries from different regions have introduced policies aimed at ...

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Dual-light photodynamic therapy helps kill oral bacteria

ESPOO, Finland: Regular toothbrushing helps maintain good oral health, but does not completely prevent the occurrence of oral disease. To help kill ...

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Interview: Prof. Anton Sculean on the 2020 Perio Master Clinic

With 37 national periodontal societies having joined since its founding in 1991, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has well and truly ...

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CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2: A natural-looking composite

CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 is a composite that allows for the effortless creation of natural-looking aesthetic restorations. The combination of its self-adaptive...

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Medit makes statement on recent patent infringement lawsuit

DÜSSELDORF, Germany/SEOUL, South Korea: After having filed a patent infringement suit against Medit earlier last year, 3Shape has obtained a favourable ...

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Negative effects of betel quid chewing brought to the fore

SYDNEY, Australia: With a regular user base estimated to be in excess of 600 million, betel quid chewing is an extremely popular habit and cultural practice...

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ICOI to discuss future of implant dentistry in Houston

HOUSTON, U.S.: From Feb. 27 to 29, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) will be holding its annual Winter Implant Symposium in Houston,...

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Botanical drug containing curcumin helps fight oral and oropharyngeal cancers

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: In a recent study, researchers examined the effect that APG-157, a botanical plant-based drug that contains curcumin and was developed ...

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Free webinar highlights new technique in denture fabrication

Prof. Jiro Abe is the pioneer of a denture fabrication technique that is gaining popularity in dental practices around the world. In a free Ivoclar Vivadent...

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Study finds the use of amalgam in NZ is rapidly decreasing

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: A new study by researchers at the University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry in Dunedin has shown that the use of mercury in dental ...

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Interview: “Excellence made easy” through speed, user friendliness and precision

Dentsply Sirona recently introduced its new grinding and milling unit—CEREC Primemill—to the world. More than 200 international key opinion leaders and ...

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Interview: “The Heron IOS represents the best value-for-money solution available”

At this year’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting, 3DISC is showcasing the latest updates to the Heron IOS, the company’s flagship intraoral scanning solution. ...

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Straumann—coronavirus may strip one-third of Asian sales

BASEL, Switzerland: CEO Guillaume Daniellot has warned investors that the outbreak of the coronavirus in China is likely to dent its sales in the key Asia ...

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Free webinar focuses on injectable composite resin veneers

On Friday, 28 February, the host of a free Ivoclar Vivadent webinar Dr Andrea Shepperson will be walking participants through all aspects of injectable ...

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EXPASYL EXACT: Effective and atraumatic gingival retraction

CHICAGO, U.S.: Few products have had such a positive effect on dentistry as the EXPASYL gingival retraction paste from ACTEON. After 20 years of clinical ...

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Interview: “As dental coaches, we are servants in a noble profession”

Dental consulting and coaching services provide advice on dental management and marketing and help dentists grow their practices. Just recently, Dental ...

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Interview: “You can gain practical knowledge to improve treatment success”

After the success of the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium a few months ago, the event’s scientific committee chairman, Dr. Peter Wöhrle, will be a speaker ...

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Printing clear aligners in-house—how accessible is it?

SEATTLE, U.S.; Bellevue Orthodontics says that its patients can walk out of their first appointment with a set of fully customized clear aligners. Utilizing...

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Interview: “Dentistry is a high-impact sport”

Dentists often work in competitive markets and struggle with growing their dental practices. To receive specialist advice and improve efficiency in the ...

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New study examines antibiotic resistance in mouth microbiome

LONDON, UK: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) influences the success of medical treatment and allows for unhindered diffusion of bacteria. Although antibiotic ...

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Expert to discuss the benefits of microscopes in free webinar

In an upcoming free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Wednesday, 26 February, an expert will be sharing his professional expertise and knowledge ...

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Interview: A kaleidoscope view of the ever-changing dental profession

In the run-up to the 2020 Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Midwinter Meeting, Dental Tribune International had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Terri Tiersky, ...

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Second season of StraumannPLAY puts spotlight on digital dentistry

BASEL, Switzerland: Straumann has launched another season of StraumannPLAY. The second season focuses on digital workflows. In this new season, Dr Hugo ...

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Clinical case: Central incisor veneers with PANAVIA V5

In this clinical case, Irfan Abas, an expert in the field of oral implantology and restorative dentistry, shows how excellent, lasting aesthetic results can...

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Free webinar brings new insights into implantology

In a free Swiss Dental Academy webinar on Thursday, Feb. 27, host Melissa Obrotka will be providing educational insights on the stages of Guided Biofilm ...

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Opioid prescription habits of dentists brought into focus again

PITTSBURGH, U.S.: Between 2015 and 2018, the opioid epidemic in the U.S. cost the economy $631 billion, according to a report released by the Society of ...

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General Dental Council figures show illegal tooth whitening procedures on the rise

LONDON, UK: In recent years, tooth whitening has become an increasingly common form of aesthetic dental treatment. Though its provision is legally limited ...

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