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Applied dentistry research declining, study finds

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: A focus on academic excellence has resulted in a science system that incentivises scientists to publish in high-impact journals, ...

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AEEDC Dubai 2022: A success despite challenging circumstances

DUBAI, UAE: Despite the continuing challenges of the pandemic, the 26th UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) has ...

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UK chief medical officers endorse water fluoridation

LONDON, UK: Though the benefits of fluoride in drinking water for oral health are firmly established, it is estimated that just six million UK residents ...

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Researchers develop system for children’s oral health screening using smart devices

PERTH, Australia: Researchers in Australia have recently received government funding for a project that aims to develop a system that would allow parents to...

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Interview: "SugarByHalf’s mission is for people to live better and healthier lives"

In recent years, numerous studies have established conclusively that there is a link between oral health and systemic disease. More than 50% of Australian ...

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Who has the healthiest teeth in Europe?

BERLIN, Germany: A study of European countries has found that people in Italy, Germany and Spain have the best dental health in Europe. The three countries ...

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How cyclodextrins work: Five things we learned from Roquette

KRIENS, Switzerland: As the SARS-CoV-2 virus sweeps across the globe, companies are investigating potential agents that could help fight viruses. ...

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ADA will continue its push for affordable dental care after Australian election

SYDNEY, Australia: A few days after the Australian elections, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with ...

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FDA proposes new fluoride standard for bottled water

SILVER SPRING, Md., U.S.: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently proposed the lowering of the allowable level of fluoride in bottled water when...

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Congress passes legislation to improve access to oral health care

CHICAGO, U.S.: For a number of years, dentists throughout America have been working to improve access to oral health care for those in underserved regions. ...

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UK government rejects energy drink ban for children

LONDON, UK: After a period of public consultation, advisors to the UK government have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to warrant a ban on the ...

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British government publishes part two of childhood obesity action plan

LONDON, UK: Two years after the British government published part one of their plan of action to combat childhood obesity, part two has been published. The ...

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World Cup: Dentists warn against sugary drinks ads targeting kids

LONDON, UK: In light of the 2018 FIFA World Cup currently on in Russia, the British Dental Association (BDA) has cautioned that the unprecedented ...

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Poor dental health may indicate diabetes risk

CHICAGO, U.S.: An interaction between diabetes and oral health has been investigated by numerous studies, and according to U.S. researchers, a link between...

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Dental health inequalities most apparent in young children

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Despite the fact that the Swedish government has provided free dental care to children and young people for decades, research has shown ...

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Better sugar labelling could benefit dental health

NEWTOWN, Australia: In a new study carried out by researchers at the George Institute for Global Health, it was found that a significant amount of sugar is ...

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