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Curaprox advances its research and development efforts in the US

MESA, Ariz., US: Curaprox, the Swiss oral care brand known for its innovative products and commitment to oral health, has established an advisory board of ...

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Socio-economics and geography determine oral health disparities, not race and ethnicity

BOSTON, US: Astonishingly, ten million school days are missed owing to dental caries, the most common chronic disease of children in the US, and there are ...

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New clinical practice guideline on caries restorations now available

CHICAGO, US: To improve the clinical decision-making of dentists, the American Dental Association (ADA) has recently released a new clinical practice ...

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US congress urged to fix healthcare workforce

WASHINGTON, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) and 19 other healthcare associations have urged US lawmakers to confront problems facing the domestic...

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Registration for ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 now open, flash sale runs until Saturday

ATHENS, Greece: The ROOTS SUMMIT organisers are pleased to announce that online registration for the endodontic meeting is now open. This highlight event ...

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Agreement frees thousands of clear aligner patients from non‑disclosure agreements

WASHINGTON, US: Patients who are unhappy with their orthodontic treatment must be allowed to speak out about it and file complaints if necessary. This was ...

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Ethnicity has a bearing on periodontitis treatment response according to University of Texas study

HOUSTON, US: According to a 2022 study, periodontitis occurs at a significantly higher rate among Hispanics (64%) and non-Hispanic Blacks (59%) than ...

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International Symposium on Dental Ceramics to put emphasis on lithium disilicate

HONOLULU, US: On 7 and 8 July, the Institute of Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry will be hosting its annual International Symposium on Dental Ceramics at ...

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Study identifies new bacterial species involved in dental caries formation

PHILADELPHIA, US: It was previously believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main microorganism responsible for dental caries. However, in a recent study,...

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Nanorobots quickly and effectively target fungal infections in the oral cavity

PHILADELPHIA, US: Because of the threat to global health, the World Health Organization has initiated efforts to strengthen the global response to fungal ...

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Sensory-adapted dental clinic reduces stress in autistic children

LOS ANGELES, US: Dental visits can be a source of great stress for patients, especially those who have autism. In a recent study, researchers at the ...

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Young US dentists more likely to practise in groups

CHICAGO, US: New research from the American Dental Association (ADA) shows that the model of dental practice in the country is continuing to change. The ...

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Dentsply Sirona is helping dental practices become environmentally sustainable

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: To coincide with World Environment Day on 5 June, Dentsply Sirona is offering dental professionals who want to develop a more ...

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Researchers find link between obesity and oral cancer immune escape

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: Researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and School of Dentistry have recently reported that obesity is ...

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New study investigates 3D-printing use in dental practice

CHICAGO, US: A recent survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) investigated the prevalence, applications and user experience of 3D ...

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One more year until ROOTS SUMMIT 2024

ATHENS, Greece: After a successful event in Prague in the Czech Republic in May 2022, which was attended by more than 400 people from 42 countries, the ...

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Researchers to develop novel antibiotic delivery system to treat aggressive periodontitis

BETHLEHEM, Pa., US: Aggressive forms of periodontitis associated with Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans are often difficult to treat with traditional ...

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Dentsply Sirona, FDI and Smile Train deliver first-ever global protocols for digital cleft treatment

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, in partnership with Smile Train,...

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“An implant solution for virtually every indication”

Dentsply Sirona made a strong impression at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2023 in Cologne, showcasing its broad portfolio of solutions that ...

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Creator of Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance is now under federal investigation

SILVER SPRING, US: The Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) was already undergoing a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into its ...

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Haptic technology: Supporting dental students with realistic clinical experience

HIGH POINT, N.C., US: Haptic technology was first developed and introduced in the 1970s. Today, the cutting-edge technology is growing rapidly and is ...

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The fight for improved safety of anaesthesia in dentistry —Part 1

Anaesthesia policy in dentistry is an increasingly controversial topic. Sedation and anaesthesia failures can lead to patient injury, and deaths have made ...

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Artificial intelligence in dentistry: Streamlining orthodontic care

FARMINGTON, Conn., US: Many factors may influence therapeutic decisions in orthodontics. For example, orthodontists may sometimes inaccurately interpret ...

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Researchers develop novel cytokine indices that reflect severity of periodontal inflammation

NEW YORK, US: Seeking to better characterise the inflammatory consequences of periodontal inflammation, researchers have recently developed two scores to ...

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Novel adhesive patch helps treat oral lichen planus and recurrent aphthous stomatitis

BOSTON, US: Oral lichen planus and recurrent aphthous stomatitis are common chronic inflammatory conditions that can affect patients’ quality of life. ...

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Treatment of compromised teeth: The usual suspects

The unceasing innovations and iterations in dental technologies and materials have taken the sophistication of treatment modalities to a historic level. ...

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Short-wavelength-infrared imaging shows potential for detection of secondary carious lesions

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Accurate assessment of carious lesion activity, depth and severity is important for clinicians to decide whether intervention is ...

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Study examines effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride and sealants in caries arrest and prevention

NEW YORK, US: In a recent study, researchers investigated the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride and dental sealants in the arrest and prevention of ...

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How high inflation is affecting the buying and selling of dental clinics

As dentists in most countries grapple with soaring inflation, some potential buyers and sellers of dental clinics may have paused to rethink their options. ...

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Dental practice management 101: “Service always starts with serving one another”

Judy Kay Mausolf is a dental consultant, coach and author of three books on dental practice management. This year, she will be sharing her extensive ...

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