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Dental News
Observational study determines risk factors for noma
SOKOTO, Nigeria: Noma, a rare disease found predominantly in underserved areas, causes rapid progressive destruction, or gangrene, of the tissue of the face...
Upcoming IDS puts emphasis on technology and teamwork
COLOGNE, Germany: Over the past 20 years, dentists and dental technicians have experienced the new possibilities continually being created by ...
The Humble Co. collaborates with investor to further reduce plastic waste in dental products
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: After experiencing the negative environmental impact of plastic waste while performing voluntary work in Jamaica, Dr Noel Abdayem decided...
Researchers develop environment for manufacture of inexpensive 3-D dental models
TOKYO, Japan: In oral and maxillofacial surgery and other fields of dentistry, the use of 3-D patient-specific organ models is increasing, and this has ...
Revenue of global dental implant market expected to further increase
SELBYVILLE, Del., U.S.: A new report on the global dental implant market features key industry trends across the product, material, end-use, and regional ...
Floating Doctors provides dental care in Panama
BOCAS DEL TORO PROVINCE, Panama: Many regions of the world still have very limited access to dental care. Volunteer dentists at the nonprofit organization ...
Planmeca software allows multiple applications for dental facilities
HELSINKI, Finland: Televisions, mobile phones, even cars—software has disrupted several industries, as its role has become significantly more important. ...
Researchers sequence rare bacterium that causes rampant dental caries
URBANA, Ill., U.S.: Among the most prevalent chronic diseases in both children and adults is dental caries, which occurs when the mouth is in a state of ...
W&H donates products to world’s highest dental clinic
NAMCHE BAZAAR, Nepal: Dental treatment in the Nepalese mountain village of Namche Bazaar is a challenging undertaking. Located at an altitude of 3,440m, the...
Sex and gender in dentistry: GDI announces 2018 awards for contributions
FRANKFURT, Germany: Gender Dentistry International (GDI), the scientific society for sex and gender issues in dentistry, is calling for submissions and ...
Food constituents affect taste perception and smell of breath
MUNICH, Germany: Many food components contribute directly to the characteristic taste of food and beverages by means of their own particular taste, scent or...
Study finds combined vaping and tobacco product use increases risk of oral cancer
SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: Smoking remains a leading cause of oral cancer, and the tobacco product range is evolving with increasing use of non-cigarette tobacco ...
Country’s political system influences population’s DMF index
LONDON, UK: At the 96th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, recently held in London, researchers presented ...
New Zealand children miss annual dental check-ups
MANAWATŪ, New Zealand: Frequent dental check-ups are important to maintain good oral health. However, in the Manawatū district on the North Island of New ...
Ancient primary tooth found in France
TAUTAVEL, France: In an exciting discovery by volunteer Spanish and French archaeologists, an ancient primary tooth was recently uncovered in France in the ...
Temperature changes favour formation of dental abscesses, study suggests
DRESDEN, Germany: The temperature is currently climbing to 38 °C throughout Europe. While this heatwave is gruelling, it might also influence the ...
Align Technology expands operations in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S.: Align Technology, manufacturer of the Invisalign clear aligner system and iTero intraoral scanners, recently opened its newest ...
New method allows production of customised photopolymers for dentistry
VIENNA, Austria: An increasing number of coating materials, including some for use in dentistry, are cured with light. Yet, homogeneous, custom polymer ...
Study finds limited effectiveness of chlorhexidine for oral procedures
LEIOA, Spain: The human oral cavity is populated by a variety of bacteria. Surgical procedures in the mouth thus pose the risk of bacteria passing into the ...
Post-FIFA: Heimir Hallgrímsson to return to his dental chair
HEIMAEY, Iceland: Heimir Hallgrímsson has decided to dedicate himself solely to his dental patients again. After seven years as head coach of the Iceland ...
Research team receive multiple awards for micro-guided endodontics technique
BASEL, Switzerland: Pulp canal calcification (PCC) is a common consequence of dental injuries and may occur in patients after a luxation. Researchers at the...
Flavouring agents stimulate molecular defence system study suggests
MUNICH, Germany: In the past, it has been proven that factors such as age, health and diet influence the composition of saliva. However, little is known ...
Nanostructured surface fights bacteria growing on dental implants
KARLSRUHE, Germany: Micro- and nanotechnology are gaining importance in the medical field and particularly in implantology. Dental implants provide a great ...
"Come on let your colours burst" at Dentsply Sirona World 2018
ORLANDO, Fla., U.S.: Dental manufacturer Dentsply Sirona is hosting its upcoming Dentsply Sirona World 2018 annual industry gathering from Sept. 13 to 15. ...
Dental calculus indicates plant consumption in Neanderthal diet
LEIPZIG, Germany: The ecology of Neanderthals is a pressing area of enquiry in the study of the evolution of hominins (modern humans and their fossil ...
Neutron tomography offers insights into interior of teeth
BERLIN, Germany: Imaging techniques based on neutron beams are rapidly developing and have become versatile non-destructive analysing tools in many fields ...
Two passions: Conveniently, Icelandic football manager can treat dental injuries
HEIMAEY, Iceland: Sportspeople in general often sustain some kind of injury. Concerning football, the most frequent include torn ligaments, strains and ...
Straumann Group acquires shares in Createch and botiss
BASEL, Switzerland: The Straumann Group has increased its stake in Createch Medical, a leading provider of high-precision CAD/CAM dental prostheses, from 30...
Henry Schein and Internet Brands to form Henry Schein One
MELVILLE, N.Y., U.S.: Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical ...
Dentists can now future-proof their treatment units
BÜRMOOS, Austria: With its new Built-in Solutions, W&H, a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and devices, is now offering a range of its drive ...