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Dr Roman Šmucler: “Dentistry cannot prevent technological change”

Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and digital workflows are reshaping dentistry and challenging the profession to rethink clinical care, dental ...

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Planmeca Group’s newest sustainability report highlights progress

HELSINKI, Finland: Planmeca Group has published its sustainability report for the 2025–2026 financial year, providing a comprehensive overview of its ...

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BLUEDIAMOND ZYGOMA expands MegaGen’s full-arch implant portfolio

CHICAGO, US: After receiving clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration in June, South Korean dental implant company MegaGen has announced the US ...

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COLTENE Academy webinar to present HyFlex EDM workflow for safer and more predictable treatment

A webinar to be hosted by the COLTENE Academy on 23 September will discuss key clinical decisions for safe and simple root canal treatment using HyFlex EDM...

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Dental students from 31 countries attend Ivoclar Summer School 2026

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Around 160 dental students from 31 countries took part in this year’s Ivoclar Summer School. The event was hosted by Ivoclar ...

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Autonomous robot improves accuracy of socket preparation in tooth autotransplantation

XI’AN, China: In tooth autotransplantation, research has explored the use of robotic systems to prepare recipient sockets to closely match donor root ...

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Envista launches Kerr dental consumables in India amid broader Asian expansion

MUMBAI, India: Envista Holdings Corp. has launched Kerr consumables in India, underscoring the growing importance of the country’s dental market and the ...

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3D printing moves closer to definitive restorations

ATHENS, Greece: The research base for 3D printing of definitive restorations is fragmented across material classes, printing technologies and restoration ...

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Combining robotic and dynamic implant surgery and photogrammetry for full-arch rehabilitation: A quad zygoma and mandibular implant case report

Computer-assisted implant surgery (CAIS) is no longer a single technology but a workflow centred on the digital treatment plan and involving several ...

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Tarnow Chu Institute launches new online dental education campus

Tarnow Chu Institute, led by Drs Dennis P. Tarnow and Stephen J. Chu, is launching an online platform for continuing dental education: the Tarnow Chu ...

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Supporting digital dentistry education—exocad launches student ambassador programme

DARMSTADT, Germany: Exocad, an Align Technology company and provider of CAD software for dental applications, has introduced its new student ambassador ...

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DPU expands postgraduate orthodontic education with flexible study pathway

KREMS AN DER DONAU, Austria: Danube Private University (DPU) offers postgraduate continuing education across several dental disciplines. Its Master of ...

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Additive manufacturing for dental applications: Insights and innovations at Formnext 2026

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: Formnext, a leading international exhibition and convention for additive manufacturing (AM) and industrial production, will take...

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“Our hope is that we continue to raise awareness about caring for patients with disabilities”

People with disabilities continue to face a range of barriers to oral healthcare, including inaccessible facilities and limited availability of clinicians ...

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Study highlights barriers to dental care for UAE children with special needs

DUBAI, UAE: Although barriers to dental care for children with special healthcare needs have been documented internationally, there is limited evidence from...

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Barriers to preventive oral healthcare in the UK

WEYBRIDGE, England: Despite established guidance on preventive oral healthcare in the UK, gaps remain between policy and practice, including in how ...

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Osstem outlines education and product programme for EAO 2026

LISBON, Portugal: Osstem Implant is preparing a broad programme for the 33rd annual congress of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO), which ...

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Natural tooth count associated with long-term survival after pancreatic cancer surgery

HIROSHIMA, Japan: Research has linked impaired oral health to outcomes in colorectal and oesophageal cancer, and previous studies have also shown an ...

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EAO congress heads to Lisbon later this month

LISBON, Portugal: From 24 to 26 September, the 33rd annual congress of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) will take place in Lisbon. ...

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Singapore dentists debate new competency pathway for third molar surgery

SINGAPORE: A new competency certification for third molar surgery has divided opinion among dental practitioners in Singapore and prompted debate over the ...

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Olaf Sauerbier elected president of International Dental Manufacturers

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: International Dental Manufacturers (IDM) has elected new board officers for the 2026–2028 term. Olaf Sauerbier, managing director ...

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FDI Regional Congress in Kenya: Building a stronger future for dentistry in Africa

MOMBASA, Kenya: This year, the FDI Regional Congress will be held in Mombasa in Kenya from 21 to 23 October, in collaboration with the Kenya Dental ...

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Generation Smile: FDI launches new World Oral Health Day campaign

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: On 6 September, FDI World Dental Federation officially unveiled Generation Smile, its new three-year campaign for World Oral Health ...

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Cannabis use and oral health effects: What the evidence shows

NEW YORK, US: As cannabis use becomes more common internationally, it may have important implications for oral health and dental treatment. A recent ...

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Bupa Dental Care launches Curodont Repair across UK practices

BRISTOL, England: UK dental group Bupa Dental Care has partnered with Swiss healthcare company vVARDIS to introduce Curodont Repair across its UK practices....

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3D-printed dentures put to the test on efficiency and patient outcomes

NATAL, Brazil: Digital workflows for complete denture fabrication can reduce clinical and laboratory time and treatment costs. However, these efficiency ...

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Diabetes associated with poorer long-term dental implant outcomes

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: While diabetes is an established risk factor for periodontitis, evidence on the long-term impact of diabetes on peri-implantitis and ...

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FDI congress: A-dec showcases smart solutions for connected workflows

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: As digital technologies become increasingly integrated into dental practice, clinicians are looking beyond individual devices to ...

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Dyson presents CameraJet toothbrush at FDI World Dental Congress

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Today, Dyson presented its new CameraJet toothbrush to dental professionals at the FDI World Dental Congress in Prague. The device ...

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“Reliable knowledge is not always synonymous with perfect evidence”

At a time when the scientific literature is more abundant than ever yet increasingly difficult to navigate and evaluate, the question of what constitutes ...

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World Oral Health Day enters new campaign cycle

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Tomorrow, FDI World Dental Federation will launch the next three-year World Oral Health Day (WOHD) cycle at the 2026 FDI World ...

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“We want the Mumbai event to be a meaningful gathering of the dental profession”

Ahead of FDIWDC26 in Prague, details of the 2027 FDI World Dental Congress are already being shared with the global dental community. Dental Tribune ...

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A-dec highlights operatory design at FDI congress

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: As dental professionals from around the world gather for the FDI World Dental Congress in Prague, the accompanying industry ...

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Haleon highlights prevention, research and access to oral healthcare at FDI congress

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: For decades, oral health has been viewed primarily through the lens of teeth and periodontal tissue. Today, that perspective is ...

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FDI World Dental Congress opens in Prague for the first time

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: The international dental community has gathered in Prague for the 2026 FDI World Dental Congress. Running until 7 September, the ...

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Thriving, not just surviving: Real-life skills for young dentists

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Recognising the opportunities and challenges faced by the next generation of dental professionals, FDI has made young dentists a ...

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