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FDIWDC25: GC presents modern amalgam alternatives

SHANGHAI, China: As the dental industry moves away from amalgam, GC is presenting its latest restorative solutions at the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress ...

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Charting the course to 2030: Interview with Vision 2030 expert group chair Prof. Manu Mathur

As global health leaders prepare for the 2025 UN high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), oral health is finally gaining the recognition it ...

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FDI World Dental Congress returns to China

SHANGHAI, China: After nearly two decades, the FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC) returns to mainland China this week. Co-hosted by FDI World Dental ...

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“The Oral Health Observatory has been a goldmine of insights for China”

As oral health takes on growing importance within broader public health strategies, data-driven insights are becoming essential for shaping effective policy...

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Empowering the voices of tomorrow at the FDI Young Dentists Forum

As the global dental community prepares to gather in Shanghai for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), the spotlight turns to the next generation ...

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Final chapter of World Oral Health Day to be launched at FDIWDC25

SHANGHAI, China: The launch of the campaign for World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2026 will take place during the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), ...

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UK dentists back energy drink ban for under-16s

LONDON, England: The UK government has launched a 12-week consultation proposing a ban on sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s. This ...

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Graphy goes public on South Korea’s stock exchange

SEOUL, South Korea: Digital dentistry pioneer Graphy has been officially listed on the KOSDAQ, South Korea’s electronic stock exchange. Known for ...

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Combination of a distaliser and aligners for Class II correction

The distalisation of the maxillary posterior teeth is limited to approximately 2 mm when treated solely with aligners.1–3 This often results in dental ...

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General Dental Council publishes assessment on use of AI in dentistry

LONDON, England: The UK’s General Dental Council has emphasised its commitment to understanding and monitoring the evolving impact of artificial ...

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European dental roadshow stops in Leipzig

LEIPZIG, Germany: The Planmeca European Roadshow made a stop in Leipzig on 27 August, bringing a range of dental solutions directly to dental teams based ...

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Microplastics in dentistry: An invisible threat to patients and practitioners

WASHINGTON, US: Covering everything, including composite fillings and disposable suction tips, plastics are woven into all aspects of modern dental care. ...

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Cannabis use disorder linked to more than triple the risk of oral cancer

SAN DIEGO, US: As cannabis use becomes more common, its health risks remain under investigation—particularly its impact on cancer. Some users develop ...

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The most common dental practice valuation myths

Selling a dental practice is a watershed moment for any clinician, and it is essential that they avoid costly pitfalls in the transition process. According ...

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FKG Dentaire launches 4D Workflow for streamlined endodontics

LE CRÊT-DU-LOCLE, Switzerland: FKG Dentaire, a pioneer in endodontic innovation since 1931, has unveiled the 4D Workflow, a fully integrated system ...

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AI and the future of dentistry: Remaking Australia’s oral healthcare landscape

BRISBANE, Australia: Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force in Australian dentistry, and a new national review has mapped how ...

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Major dental companies navigate tariff turmoil

LEIPZIG, Germany: As dental companies continue to struggle under adverse market influences, the latest financial reports from major dental companies remind ...

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Osstem Implant announces participation in FDIWDC25

SEOUL, South Korea: Osstem Implant, a global leader in dental solutions, is announcing its participation in the upcoming FDI World Dental Congress ...

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Maple polyphenol shows promise in preventing dental biofilms

WASHINGTON, US: Natural compounds continue to attract attention as potential alternatives to synthetic agents in caries prevention. A research team at the ...

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Double patient volume and revenue with LuxCreo’s 4D Aligner system

Complete Dental Solutions (CDS) is a leading dental practice in Downey in California in US and is a well-established dental practice that I have the ...

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CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal wins research award

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: Kuraray Noritake Dental recently launched CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal, a flowable composite with a simplified approach to shade...

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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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“Patients currently view AI favourably—as a tool that assists rather than replaces the clinical practitioner”

In June, Dental Tribune International reported on an incisive study that explored the perspectives of dental patients on the ever-increasing role played by ...

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Exocad announces Insights 2026 in Palma de Mallorca

DAMRSTADT, Germany: Exocad, an Align Technology company and leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, has announced its upcoming global event, Insights ...

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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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King’s College London hosts first UK edition of Ivoclar Summer School

LONDON, England: The Ivoclar Summer School, an international education initiative for dental students, was held in the UK for the first time this summer. ...

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Partnership to deliver advanced aesthetic dentistry training in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE: A new agreement between UCL Consultants— the consultancy arm of University College London (UCL)—and Dubai’s Liberty Dental Clinic is ...

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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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FDI Young Dentists Forum 2025: Empowering the next generation of dental leaders

SHANGHAI, China: The third edition of the highly anticipated FDI Young Dentists Forum is designed to support and inspire the next generation of dental ...

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Driving global dialogue in dentistry through interactive clinical symposia

This September in Shanghai, the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25) will welcome thousands of oral health professionals from around the world. ...

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“FDIWDC25 promises to be one of the largest and most dynamic dental gatherings to date”

As the global dental community prepares to gather in Shanghai for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), FDI had the opportunity to speak with Prof....

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Behind the scenes of the FDIWDC25 scientific programme

As the scientific programme director of the Chinese Stomatological Association (CSA) for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), Prof. Tianmin Xu ...

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FDIWDC25: Global dental leaders to gather in Shanghai in September

SHANGHAI, China: The 2025 edition of the FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), one of the world’s premier events for the oral health profession, will be ...

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Report details adhesive-free bonding of metal buttons to aligners

HANOI, Vietnam: Conventional methods for bonding auxiliary buttons in aligner therapy detract from their substantial clinical benefits for elastic traction ...

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Multilayered drilling plate shows promise for improving preclinical dental training

KUOPIO, Finland: A pilot study has evaluated the perceived realism and educational value of a novel multilayered drilling plate designed to replicate the ...

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Hair-derived keratin toothpaste: A natural enamel repair revolution

LONDON, England: A pioneering study from King’s College London has revealed that keratin—sourced from human hair or wool—can form a crystalline ...

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