Dental News

Harvard dental graduates celebrate amid uncertainty

BOSTON, US: On 28 and 29 May, hundreds of new graduates of Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Harvard Medical School (HMS), including many newly ...

New study illuminates patient perspectives on AI diagnostics in dentistry

AARHUS, Denmark: As the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental industry continues to accelerate, there appears to be a growing ...

Future-ready dental graduates: Embracing the next wave of digital transformation in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia: Encompassing innovations such as virtual care, remote monitoring, mobile health apps and artificial intelligence (AI), digital health ...

ICD Global Oral Health Leadership Institute holds Stakeholders’ Day

FLINT, Mich., US: On 29 April, the International College of Dentists (ICD) hosted its second Stakeholders’ Day, in Boston in the US. The day’s ...

New study examines impact of lip size on facial attractiveness

SYDNEY, Australia: Research shows that facial attractiveness can significantly influence social decisions, including those related to dating, recruitment ...

Children’s dental health imperilled by US fluoride bans

BOSTON, US: Among the countless controversial aspects of Donald Trump’s current tenure as the US president, the commitment by Secretary of Health and ...

TruSmile Video: A game-changer for patient communication and treatment planning

Dr Robbie Hughes is a leading figure in digital dentistry, and his clinical expertise is supported by extensive postgraduate training in implantology, ...

3D-printed aligners: Study finds need for material-specific cleaning protocols

Editorial meets Science—new format bridges expert knowledge and practical application

BERLIN, Germany: In collaboration with health technology company Philips, the publishing houses of Dental Tribune International and OEMUS MEDIA have ...

Curaden founder Ueli Breitschmid dies at 79

KRIENS, Switzerland: Ueli Breitschmid, founder and long-time CEO of Swiss oral health company Curaden, died during the night of 1 June after a long ...

Leadership change at Dentsply Sirona: Garth steps in as CFO

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has appointed Matthew E. Garth as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. ...

“Orthodontics isn’t just about straightening teeth; it’s about treating the underlying condition”

Dental Tribune International attended the recent European Aligner Society’s congress on the island of Rhodes in Greece and had the opportunity to speak to...

R-SWEEPS endodontic treatment

Endodontic treatment of second molars presents the clinician with several challenges, including the complex morphology of the root canal system and ...

“Our eyes and hands remain some of the best diagnostic tools we have—especially when used with intent and experience”

The European Aligner Society recently held its sixth congress, on the island of Rhodes in Greece, and offered a programme that delivered insights and ...

Sugary baby pouches under increasing critical scrutiny in the UK

LONDON, England: The commercial baby food industry powerfully shapes early childhood nutrition in the UK and globally. Despite its trusted image, its ...

“The future of the EFP is extremely bright”

As the global conversation around oral health continues to evolve, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is playing an increasingly influential ...

“Implant treatment is arguably the most complex procedure in dentistry”

Implant dentistry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advances in digital workflows, materials and clinical integration. At EuroPerio11 in Vienna in ...

Global periodontics community convenes at EuroPerio11

VIENNA, Austria: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) recently hosted the 11th EuroPerio, the world’s leading congress in periodontics and ...

A seismic start to the sixth European Aligner Society congress

RHODES, Greece: The sixth congress of the European Aligner Society (EAS), which took place in late May, began with unexpected movement—not of teeth but of...

IDEC 2025 to advance dental innovation and collaboration in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia: The highly anticipated 2025 Indonesia Dental Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) is less than six months away, and enthusiasm continues to ...

“Good dentistry benefits everyone”

At this year’s 2025 International Dental Show (IDS), Dentsply Sirona, the largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and ...

Periodontal considerations in aligner treatment

Preconised by Kesling in 1946, treatment with clear aligners was initially used to correct misaligned teeth.1 Currently, aligners dominate the orthodontic ...

“The EFP is the leading organisation for oral health”

At this year’s EuroPerio11 in Vienna, Dental Tribune International sat down with Prof. Anton Sculean, secretary-general of the European Federation of ...

Dental industry focuses on what it can control

LEIPZIG, Germany: Major dental manufacturers have begun the year with cautious optimism and an ear to the ground. The first financial quarter of 2025 did ...

Report underscores significant health and financial benefits of sugar-free gum consumption

LONDON, England: While chewing gum may be considered a somewhat undesirable habit, sugar-free varieties have been proved to be highly beneficial for oral ...

A fully digital approach to soft-tissue and aesthetic excellence

Implant dentistry has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the advent of digital workflows. These advancements have significantly improved the ...

Hong Kong’s government dental clinics begin filling teeth

HONG KONG: A rapidly ageing population and widening wealth gap are contributing to an urgent need for affordable access to dental services in Hong Kong. On ...

Poor oral health linked to body pain and migraine in women, study finds

SYDNEY, Australia: The underlying causes of central sensitisation disorders such as migraine and fibromyalgia are poorly understood. The gut–brain axis ...

Oral antiseptics can help to prevent recurrence of periodontitis—report

VIENNA, Austria: On 16 May at EuroPerio11, the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration presented a new report on how antiseptic mouthwashes ...

From scan to smile: Enhancing patient care through digital innovation

Dr Verena Freier, an internationally respected dental practitioner from Bad Soden in Germany, has long been committed to advancing her clinical practice ...