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Teaming with Planmeca to create a high-tech boutique experience

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Dr Mohamed Bamashmous has had a long and distinguished academic career. Recently, he decided to branch out and pursue his vision of a ...

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Best for osseointegration: Second-generation vs third-generation autologous blood products

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt: Growth factor-containing products have long been studied as a way to enhance osseointegration. Researchers at Alexandria University have ...

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Big data could mean better outcomes for implantology

Big data use in dental research is proving quite useful in identifying potential confounding variables and health factors that could affect treatment ...

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E-glass fibres need more fine-tuning before they can be useful in CAD/CAM resin composites

GENEVA, Switzerland: Dental restorations often rely on CAD/CAM resin composites for their precision and reliability. However, ensuring the longevity and ...

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The future of regenerative dentistry: “Cells alone are not proving to be enough to provide lasting, curative treatments”

Being able to not only customise treatment plans but provide bioidentical implants to patients is a dream that may not be too far off considering the ...

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Perceived social status associated with utilisation of preventive dental services

IOWA CITY, Iowa, US: For any oral health programme or insurance plan, under-utilisation of preventive dental services ultimately results in an increased ...

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Are haptic dental trainers better than phantom heads for dental curricula?

LONDON, UK: For dentists in training, options for honing their skills have been historically limited to phantom heads or patients at university dental ...

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Dental students say artificial intelligence should be included in curricula

LUCKNOW, India: Artificial intelligence (AI), a rapidly evolving technology, is increasingly relevant in various medical fields, including dentistry, for ...

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Study indicates pregnant victims of intimate partner violence have poorer oral health

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Physical intimate partner violence (IPV) can be especially detrimental during pregnancy and is a significant public health issue, having ...

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VOCO and SHINING 3D Dental announce new collaboration

CUXHAVEN, Germany: Thanks to recent cooperation between the dental material manufacturer VOCO and SHINING 3D Dental, a supplier of fully integrated 3D ...

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New study suggests electric toothbrush valuable for paediatric dental care

JERUSALEM, Israel: Electric toothbrushes, particularly those with oscillating-rotating (O-R) movements, have shown superior plaque removal efficacy compared...

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Will a scan aid actually help with intra-oral implant scans?

FREIBURG, Germany: The use of intra-oral scanners for full-arch digitisation of edentulous arches with multiple implants has not been recommended, owing to ...

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Odontogenic keratocysts going undiagnosed for too long, study finds

TURKU, Finland: Purportedly arising from remnants of the dental lamina, odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) make up roughly 5%–15% of all odontogenic cysts and...

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Good oral health associated with improved survival among head and neck cancer patients

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., US: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a global health concern, ranking as the sixth most common malignancy worldwide. Poor...

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Researchers provide clinicians with better overview for choosing sports mouth guards

São José Dos Campos, Brazil: Orofacial trauma is common in sport, making protective mouth guards essential, and indeed mouth guards have been sold for ...

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Want to build a thriving orthodontic practice? Focus on the patient experience

SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S.: In today’s hyper-connected world, customer experience has the power to make or break a business. According to a study referenced ...

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A study looking at implant patients with COVID-19 reveals risk factors of early implant failure

KAYSERI, Turkey: COVID-19 has infected over 670  million people. The disease can impact bone metabolism, stimulating bone resorption, reducing serum ...

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Study finds need for further research on antibiotic therapy in dental implantology

PORTOVIEJO, Ecuador: The application of the concept of osseointegration revolutionised the treatment of edentulous patients. However, as applications ...

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Latest findings of the ITI Consensus Conference are now available

BASEL, Switzerland: The findings of the seventh ITI Consensus Conference, held in Lisbon in Portugal in May 2023, are now available. Covering a range of ...

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Japanese professor makes learning about AI in dentistry easy with published overview

GIFU, Japan: For clinicians struggling to keep up with the constant developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) across dentistry, Prof. ...

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Leading market research firm predicts massive growth for dental 3D-printing market

NORTHBROOK, Ill., US: By 2028, the value of the dental 3D-printing market is expected to surge to US$6.7 billion, from US$3.0 billion currently—a ...

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Meet the ADA Dental Health Foundation, newly introduced at the FDI World Dental Congress

SYDNEY, Australia: The Australian Dental Health Foundation has been rebranded as the ADA Dental Health Foundation, marking a new chapter for an organisation...

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Do child sponsorship programmes really help cultivate better physical and oral health?

CALAUAN, Philippines: Although international child sponsorship programmes are widely touted as offering critical global aid, particularly for children in ...

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ICD global impact will take center stage at 2023 Greater New York Dental Meeting

NEW YORK, US: In line with the International College of Dentists’ (ICD) motto “Recognising Service and the Opportunity to Serve”, leading dentists ...

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Align Technology launches new training centre for dentists in Poland

WROCŁAW, Poland: Align Technology, known for its Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intra-oral scanners and exocad CAD/CAM software, has announced ...

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Researchers create go-to guide for all things 3D printing in implantology

XI’AN, China: Dental implantology is no longer just about milling. Technological leaps in additive manufacturing have hastened both the pace at which ...

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Non-peroxide whitening strips offer bright competition

IRVINE, Calif., US: In 2020 alone, more than 37 million Americans used tooth whiteners, and demand for whitening solutions has increased. Though in-home ...

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Wanted: Research on 3D-printed zirconia restorations

JAZAN, Saudi Arabia: Zirconia-based restorations, renowned for their durability and aesthetics resembling natural teeth, have gained popularity over the ...

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Artificial intelligence takes early steps in predicting post-treatment periodontal disease severity

LAHORE, Pakistan: Because treating periodontal disease requires a nuanced approach, a means of predicting the most likely treatment requirements could help ...

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“AI’s primary function is to bolster human skills, not to overshadow them”

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents dental clinicians with a multitude of helpful aids, and researchers are continually expanding the capabilities that AI...

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