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Colgate releases 2017 sustainability report

NEW YORK, U.S.: As part of its commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly business, Colgate-Palmolive has recently set a new goal of 100 percent...

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New commitment to providing dental care to foster children welcomed

NEW YORK, U.S.: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, nearly 40 percent of children in foster care have significant oral health issues, caused in...

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Free webinar to focus on improved implant placement planning

NEW YORK, U.S.: Implant dentistry has evolved at an expediential speed and with continuing success rates, dentists have been inspired to reach new levels. ...

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Straumann reports positive growth in first quarter

BASEL, Switzerland: Continuing on from a strong 2017, the Straumann Group has reported a positive start to the first quarter of 2018. With double-digit ...

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Tested and Reviewed, Part 2: megasmile’s Sonic Black Whitening II

When it comes to toothbrushing, consumers and dentists are confronted with such a vast range of choices and new products entering the market on a monthly ...

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Free webinar to focus on periodontal charting

ZURICH, Switzerland: In an upcoming free webinar on Tuesday, 8 May, periodontal expert Dr Eric Thevissen will be discussing periodontal charting as a ...

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Planmeca and Ortoplus join to simplify orthodontic manufacturing process

HELSINKI, Finland: When it comes to intra-oral scanning, a smooth workflow and ease of use are top priority. With this in mind, a new collaboration between ...

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Planmeca makes new appointments within Plandent

HELSINKI, Finland: In seeking to strengthen Planmeca’s management and to support its distribution business, the Finland-based company has recently ...

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IADS to put more focus on Latin America

GENEVA, Switzerland: Although established in 1951 already, the International Association of Dental Students (IADS) has found it difficult to connect with ...

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Straumann invests in artificial intelligence company

BASEL, Switzerland: The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry is still in its early stages; however, more development is starting to take...

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Interview: “Digital dentistry is the future”

The use of digital technologies in dentistry is on the rise, a fact that Dr Andreas Kurbad is well aware of. Kurbad, who has been running his own dental ...

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Straumann shareholders approve all proposals at AGM

BASEL, Switzerland: At the recent Straumann annual general meeting, held on 4 April, shareholders met in Basel to vote on ten proposals put forward by the ...

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World of dentistry focuses on IDEM Singapore

SINGAPORE: Today, the tenth IDEM which is taking place from 13 to 15 April, was officially opened. The mainstay of IDEM is its exhibition, which is this ...

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Adentatec offers competence in dentistry

SINGAPORE: Based in Cologne in Germany, Adentatec is a global dental company that specialises in the production and distribution of non-precious dental ...

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IADS comes together for its 64th Mid-Year Meeting

KYRENIA, Cyprus: On 13 and 14 March, the executive committee and members of the International Association of Dental Students (IADS) met in Kyrenia for its ...

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Expert to discuss new standard of care in oral hygiene in free webinar

ZURICH, Switzerland: As dentistry evolves in both breadth and width, the need for oral hygiene processes to evolve at a similar speed has become crucial. In...

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ADA releases new policy on combating opioid addiction

CHICAGO, U.S.: Opioid addiction may well be one of the most pressing addiction-related issues facing the global community to date. In a move to combat this,...

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Academy of Osseointegration elects new president

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., U.S.: With 6,000 members in 70 countries around the world, the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) is recognized as one of the premier...

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Free webinar to cover the use of titanium bases as abutments for CAD/CAM

NEW YORK, U.S.: Titanium bases as abutments for CAD/CAM-fabricated crowns and bridges are becoming hugely popular. However, concern has been raised ...

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Dentists lead research into faster detection of Zika virus

NEW YORK, U.S.: Early detection of any disease or virus is critical. The 2015 Zika outbreak in Brazil, which led the World Health Organization to declare ...

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COLTENE reports positive growth for 2017 financial year

ALTSTÄTTEN, Switzerland: A report released earlier this week by COLTENE for the 2017 financial year points to a positive fiscal year. It stated that the ...

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Lack of guidance may delay child’s first trip to dentist

ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.: As soon as the first tooth appears, parents should start taking their child to the dentist for regular checkups. What seems like a ...

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Dentsply Sirona appoints new CAD/CAM vice president

BENSHEIM, Germany: Dentsply Sirona has appointed Dr Alexander Völcker as Group Vice President of CAD/CAM. Since starting at the company in 1990, Völcker ...

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Free webinar to focus on management of soft tissue around implants

NEW YORK, U.S.: The importance of soft tissue in implant dentistry is often underestimated. In an upcoming free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Friday,...

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Pilot study suggests botulinum toxin could help with bruxism

HOUSTON, U.S.: A new pilot study has suggested that botulinum toxin might be a feasible way to treat people suffering from bruxism. In the double-blind ...

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Adhesives developed to prevent orthodontic white spot lesions on teeth

VALENCIA, Spain: Without proper oral care, white spot lesions due to demineralisation from plaque build-up often appear on teeth after the removal of ...

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Planmeca challenges hackers to reshape the future of dental care

ESPOO, Finland: Junction is Europe’s largest hackathon. With competitors from across the world, the non-profit, student-led event brings together some of ...

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Toothbrush start-up receives millions from investors

NEW YORK, U.S.: A New York based start-up, Quip, recently received $10 million in funding. Quip is a toothbrush-focused company that aims to prove that good...

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Holiday season, the perfect time to catch up on DT Study Club webinars

LEIPZIG, Germany: Holiday dinner can be a struggle to digest. The Dental Tribune Study Club has over 400 German webinars and over 750 English webinars on ...

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Presentations, lectures and workshops all set to feature at IDEM 2018

SINGAPORE: The 2018 International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) Singapore will be held from 13 to 15 April. With lectures presented by dentists, ...

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