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Scottish pilot models impact of water fluoridation

DUNDEE, Scotland: Water fluoridation may offer a route to improving children’s oral health in Scotland, according to new modelling work. The researchers ...

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IDEX Istanbul 2026 to spotlight future dental technologies

ISTANBUL, Turkey: From 15 to 18 April, IDEX Istanbul 2026 will convene the global dental industry at the Istanbul Expo Center. One of the world’s leading...

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Dutch study finds strong support for AI and calls for structured education

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: According to a new cross-sectional study, dental professionals and students in the Netherlands are broadly positive about the role ...

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Leadership transition at Henry Schein: Frederick M. Lowery to take over as CEO

MELVILLE, N.Y., US: Henry Schein has announced the appointment of Frederick M. Lowery as CEO, effective from 2 March. Lowery will also join the company’s...

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Oral health formally included in global NCD and mental health declaration

NEW YORK, US: At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, member states adopted a landmark political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and...

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War-driven stress takes a toll on dental students’ mental health

AL-NABEK, Syria: Years of conflict have left deep psychological scars on Syria’s future healthcare workforce. New research among health sciences students ...

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Save the date: GC announces One Week of Excellence in Japan in October 2026

TOKYO, Japan: Leading dental manufacturer GC Corp. has invited global dental professionals to save the date for its sixth International Dental Symposium, ...

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The use of 3D-printing technology for the prosthetic rehabilitation of a 3.5-year-old child with ectodermal dysplasia

3D printing has emerged as a disruptive innovation in restorative dentistry, offering a high degree of precision, efficiency and customisation.1, 2 Recent ...

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Manufacturers and associations call for changes to EU medical device regulation

BERLIN, Germany: Five years into its application, the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) is reshaping how medical and dental devices reach patients...

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Osstem Implant strengthens global clinical trust with MDR certification

SEOUL, South Korea: Osstem Implant has obtained certification under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (Medical Device Regulation) for a portfolio of 4,695 implant ...

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Dental voucher plan criticised amid NHS dentistry crisis

LONDON, England: A proposed dental voucher scheme has reignited debate over the future of National Health Service (NHS) dentistry in England. The idea, set ...

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Ivoclar Smile Award highlights craftsmanship with IPS e.max

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Dental treatment can significantly improve oral health, function and aesthetics. The new Ivoclar Smile Award recognises such ...

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Type 2 diabetes may increase salivary sugars, shifting oral biofilms toward caries

OSAKA, Japan: People living with Type 2 diabetes have been reported to experience a higher incidence of dental caries, but the biological pathways ...

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Canada invests in oral health access projects

NORTH BAY, Ontario, Canada: In 2022, the Canadian government introduced an ambitious new national dental plan; however, the incremental co-payment-based ...

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“Being a role model is one of the most rewarding ways to transfer knowledge and skills”

Role models shape how dental students see the profession, their own potential and even their well-being. In a recent British Dental Journal special feature ...

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Middle Eastern dental imaging market: AI adoption and competition

Dental imaging has been a corner-stone of diagnostic and procedural dentistry for well over a century. The first foundational principles of dental ...

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High-risk medicines in children’s dentistry raise safety concerns, study finds

PITTSBURGH, US: Prescribing high-risk medicines in children’s dentistry remains uncommon but, carries significant safety implications when it does occur. ...

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Dental community mourns death of periodontology pioneer Dr Myron Nevins

BOSTON, US: Dr Myron Nevins, an internationally respected clinician, academic and leader in periodontology and implantology, died on 24 December 2025 at ...

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Optimising design and shade—replacement of a resin-bonded bridge for aesthetic reasons

Every day in our practices, we are faced with a choice between different treatment options. Experience, scientific literature and patient preferences all ...

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Largest US DSO announces new oral care community

EFFINGHAM, Ill., US: The growing strength of dental support organisations (DSOs) in North America is disrupting established industry dynamics. Heartland ...

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“The Midwinter Meeting will offer unmatched opportunities to learn, grow and connect”

As the incoming president of the Chicago Dental Society (CDS), Dr Philip L. Schefke, clinical assistant professor at the Midwestern University College of ...

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Scrap the tooth tax: campaign calls for VAT-free children’s oral care

LONDON, England: A new national campaign led by ORDO is urging the UK government to abolish the so-called “tooth tax” by removing VAT from children’s ...

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Same-day 3D-printed restorations—taking chairside 3D printing to the next level

Advancements in hardware, software and materials science have meant that same-day 3D printing of dental prostheses—even chairside—is now a predicable ...

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Study maps “tooth-making” mesenchymal cells on the lingual side

SEOUL, South Korea: Researchers in Seoul have mapped embryonic dental cells that appear pre-programmed either to build the tooth itself or to form its ...

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Researchers publish largest open dataset of primary teeth in Spain

BURGOS, Spain: The Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana in Burgos in Spain has released a new open access dataset comprising 712 ...

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Global periodontitis burden rises sharply despite stable rates, data shows

GUIYANG, China: Severe periodontitis continues to place a growing strain on global oral health. New Global Burden of Disease 2021 data has revealed ...

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Ivoclar launches IPS e.max Ceram Art

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Ivoclar has introduced IPS e.max Ceram Art, a ready-to-use line of stain, glaze and structure pastes for the customisation of ceramic...

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Nearly 5,000 Kiwi children waiting in pain as dental system strains

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: New Zealand’s public oral health system is facing growing pressure as increasing numbers of children wait extended periods for ...

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Leadership change at CANDULOR: Alexander Ewert appointed managing director

GLATTPARK, Switzerland: Dental manufacturer CANDULOR has announced the appointment of Alexander Ewert as managing director of the company’s headquarters ...

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ADDE board prioritises digitalisation and closer collaboration with FIDE

PARIS, France: During the Congrès de l’ADF, the annual meeting of the Association Dentaire Française, which took place in November, the Association of ...

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International Society for Minimum Intervention Dentistry hosts consensus workshop in Germany

MUNICH, Germany: On 1 and 2 December, the International Society for Minimum Intervention Dentistry held a consensus workshop in Munich in Germany. Hosted at...

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Insurance data indicates rise in specialist endodontic care in US

CHICAGO, US: New data from the American Association of Endodontists indicates that more patients in the US are being referred to endodontists for complex ...

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“A healthy research environment should maintain strong centres of excellence”

A new study by Dr Abanoub Riad, associate professor in the Department of Public Health at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic, has cast light ...

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Freiburg researchers explore unknown oral bacteria in periodontitis research

FREIBURG, Germany: Thousands of different bacteria colonise the oral cavity, many of which remain unidentified. Researchers in Freiburg are now using a ...

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Children’s oral health crisis persists despite government action, experts warn

LEEDS, England: As a crucial dimension of the overall oral health crisis continuing to rankle across the UK, children’s access to NHS dental care and ...

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One-year follow-up of Straumann Fast Molar Solution in bilateral maxillary premolars

The following clinical case report presents the successful treatment of bilateral sites using both immediate and conventional implant placement with the ...

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