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Hydrogel reservoir delivers artificial saliva to relieve xerostomia

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., US: Xerostomia is frequently encountered in patients receiving haemodialysis, chemotherapy or radiotherapy and is strongly associated ...

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Trust AI, the ChatGPT for dentists, raises US$6 million in seed funding

SAN FRANCISCO, US: The migration of myriad dental services on to the cloud is one of the major dimensions of transformation occurring in dentistry. A key ...

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A new era in ICD communication begins as IMPACT and digital newsfeed go live

FLINT, Mich., US: IMPACT, a bold step forwards in the global communications of the International College of Dentists (ICD), has just been launched. As ...

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Alpha-gal syndrome: Tick-borne allergy poses hidden risks in dentistry

BALTIMORE, US: Alpha-gal syndrome is a delayed allergic reaction to a specific carbohydrate molecule found in mammalian meat and certain medical products ...

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SureSmile clear aligners—a proven system for predictably treating malocclusion

Malocclusion is a pervasive oral health issue associated with numerous diseases and conditions that may affect a patient’s overall health and quality of ...

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How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will reshape dentistry

CHICAGO, US: As one of President Donald Trump’s proudest accomplishments, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), enacted in July 2025, is a sweeping ...

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New 3D-printed denture solution available in the US

ROCK HILL, S.C., US: 3D Systems has announced the US commercial launch of its NextDent Jetted Denture Solution. The denture system utilises multiple ...

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DSO perspectives: Part 1―maintaining clinical autonomy and culture in a group practice setting

As dental support organisations (DSOs) continue to grow in presence and scale, many dentists are asking an important question: is it possible to preserve ...

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WaveOne Gold turns ten: Dentsply Sirona celebrates a decade of endodontic innovation

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: WaveOne Gold, Dentsply Sirona’s clinically proven single-shaping reciprocating file system, celebrates its tenth anniversary this ...

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How to overcome obstacles in offering interdisciplinary dental care

Delivery of dental care falls into two categories: single provider care (uni-disciplinary) and collaborative care. The structure of a practice—that is, ...

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New data links regular dental visits to better health and well-being across all-income levels

WASHINGTON, US: While the links between oral and systemic health are well established and widely discussed in the dental literature, the broader ...

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Swiss dental company vVARDIS secures new investment to expand Curodont rollout

ZUG, Switzerland: Swiss manufacturer vVARDIS has raised an additional US$50 million (€43 million*) in funding from global healthcare investor OrbiMed, ...

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Dentsply Sirona introduces CEREC Cercon 4D

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: In response to the needs of dental practitioners, Dentsply Sirona has developed the CEREC Cercon 4D multidimensional zirconia abutment...

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Stanley M. Bergman to retire as Henry Schein CEO

NEW YORK, US: Dental giant Henry Schein has announced that its long-serving CEO, Stanley M. Bergman, will retire at the end of the year, remaining in his ...

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Why fewer young dentists own practices—and why that might be changing

CHICAGO, US: Fewer young dentists are buying practices early in their careers—but that does not mean they are abandoning the idea of ownership altogether....

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The power of precision—Clarity Precision Grip Attachments

Soon after the mass adoption of clear aligners, it became apparent that a plastic shell did not provide sufficient purchase on the teeth for all movements. ...

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New VideaAI feature identifies aligner and implant candidates from radiographs

BOSTON, US: VideaHealth, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered dental technology, has introduced OrthoAI and ImplantAI—new features within ...

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Primeprint upgrades set to deliver faster, simpler 3D printing

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Primeprint, Dentsply Sirona’s intuitive, automated, medical-grade 3D printing solution, is set to receive an upgrade that will help ...

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DS World Las Vegas 2025 to take place at MGM Grand

LAS VEGAS, US: Dentsply Sirona has announced that its flagship clinical education event, DS World Las Vegas, will be held at the landmark MGM Grand in Las ...

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Depression negatively affects oral microbiome diversity, study finds

NEW YORK, US: Oral diseases and depression are both projected to rise in prevalence over the coming decades, and recent findings suggest the two may be ...

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AAFPRS survey outlines major shifts in facial plastic surgery trends

WASHINGTON, US: The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) has recently released the results of its 2024 annual member ...

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Clinical digital workflows for implant crowns

Single-unit and short-span restorations present clinicians with an excellent opportunity to utilise digital workflows. These high-accuracy appliances ...

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Researchers employ AI to investigate links between oral health and cardiovascular disease

STONY BROOK, N.Y., US: The applicability and efficacy of artificial intelligence (AI) within dentistry appears to be limitless. With each passing day, ...

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Bias in dentistry and how it shapes the way dental professionals care for patients

Bias is an intrinsic aspect of human cognition, and healthcare professionals—including those in dentistry—are not immune to its influence. Understanding...

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Early microbial determinants of peri-implant health discovered in a new study

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: As the number of dental implants placed globally continues to rise, so too does the clinical significance of understanding ...

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Practice management by “staying informed, flexible and executing with intention”

Dr Elizabeth Himel’s path in dentistry is shaped by heritage and guided by a strong sense of purpose. From taking over her father’s private practice to ...

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Curaden launches Curiosity.space―a digital community for prevention-minded professionals

KRIENS, Switzerland: For decades, dentistry has largely centred on intervention-based care—responding to disease rather than preventing it. However, a ...

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Researchers develop dental floss capable of measuring stress

MEDFORD, Mass., US: Stress can present as a wide range of physical, emotional and social symptoms, such as irritability, headache, anxiety and elevated ...

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European Aligner Society announces first EAS North America Aligner Forum

LONDON, England: After years of hosting leading aligner events across Europe, the European Aligner Society (EAS) will hold its first forum in North America ...

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One in four Americans lacks dental insurance, ADA urges wider preventive coverage

CHICAGO, US: Despite growing recognition of the importance of oral health to overall health, access to dental care remains out of reach for millions of ...

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