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CED publishes resolution regarding third-party payers in dentistry

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The growth of third-party payers in the provision of dental care, as well as its implications for oral health policy, has become a ...

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New study on primary dentition takes first steps toward early autism diagnosis

NEW YORK, U.S.: According to the Autism Society of America, more than 3.5 million Americans have some form of autism spectrum disorder. With prevalence of ...

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UK National Kissing Day—A good opportunity to talk about bad breath

LONDON, UK: Kissing. Who doesn’t like a good old wet one on the lips? On 22 June, with different levels of intensity, the UK is puckering up on National ...

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Free oral cancer screenings to be offered throughout parts of Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia: According to the head and neck cancer statistics released by the Australian government, an estimated 4,956 new cases were diagnosed in...

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Dental Wings and vhf camfacture announce new collaboration

MONTREAL, Canada/COLOGNE, Germany: International provider of digital dentistry technologies Dental Wings and German-based machine milling expert vhf ...

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Toothbrush startup quip acquires dental plan startup

NEW YORK, U.S.: New York-based startup quip is a toothbrush-focused company that aims to prove good design can have a greater impact on oral health than ...

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Expert to review recent advances in digital dentistry in free webinar

NEW YORK, U.S.: Technological advances in digital dentistry are rapidly changing the way the dental team practices in the operatory and laboratory. In an ...

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Nordic Institute of Dental Education offers CE course in aesthetic dentistry

HELSINKI, Finland: The Nordic Institute of Dental Education (NIDE) is a Planmeca subsidiary specialising in high-quality continuing education (CE). As an ...

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Align Technology awards close to $300,000 in funding

SAN JOSE, Calif, U.S.: Now in its ninth year of providing funding, global medical device company Align Technology recently announced 11 new recipients of ...

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Ancient tooth from Mesolithic ancestor reveals diet

YORK, UK: In new research, scientists have discovered that the diet of Mesolithic humans was much closer to the contemporary Mediterranean diet than first ...

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Health labels may deter people from buying sugary drinks, study finds

MELBOURNE, Australia: In an effort to deter people from smoking, cigarette packets are labelled with warnings and graphic images. In a new study, ...

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Colgate releases 2017 sustainability report

NEW YORK, U.S.: As part of its commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly business, Colgate-Palmolive has recently set a new goal of 100 percent...

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Henry Schein rises to No. 238 on Fortune 500 list

MELVILLE, N.Y., U.S.: The annual Fortune 500 list has been in publication since 1955. Ranking America’s largest corporations by total revenue for their ...

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3D Systems’ NextDent 5100 receives Healthcare Application of the Year award

ROCK HILL, S.C., U.S.: Overall the dental community can agree that digital is the future and almost every area of the profession is seeing considerable ...

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Study shows awareness of poor oral health in identifying child neglect is lacking

LONDON, UK: According to researchers at the University of Southampton in the UK, dental neglect is a marker of child neglect. In a new study, the ...

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Public discussion on oral health inequality to take place at EU Parliament

BRUSSELS, Belgium: While parts of Europe have far better health care systems than other countries around the world, the issue of health care inequality, ...

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New commitment to providing dental care to foster children welcomed

NEW YORK, U.S.: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, nearly 40 percent of children in foster care have significant oral health issues, caused in...

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Free webinar to focus on improved implant placement planning

NEW YORK, U.S.: Implant dentistry has evolved at an expediential speed and with continuing success rates, dentists have been inspired to reach new levels. ...

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Artificial intelligence to combat soaring drug prices in US

WASHINGTON, U.S.: Drug prices in the U.S. are the highest in any developed country in the world, with a particular increase over the past decade. This trend...

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New research shows drinking affects oral bacteria

NEW YORK, U.S.: Many people enjoy a drink, and now researchers from the New York University (NYU) School of Medicine have identified that alcohol ...

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Straumann reports positive growth in first quarter

BASEL, Switzerland: Continuing on from a strong 2017, the Straumann Group has reported a positive start to the first quarter of 2018. With double-digit ...

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Study finds acupuncture could help with dental anxiety

YORK, UK: Fear of the dentist is something some people suffer from more than others. With multiple reasons for dental anxiety and its effects, there is ...

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Researchers develop drug-filled 3-D printed dentures

NEW YORK, U.S.: It is not uncommon for denture wearers to suffer fungal infections that cause inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth. Seeking to ...

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Expert to cover advanced technologies in endodontics in free webinar

NEW YORK, U.S.: In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Friday, May 11, endodontic specialist Dr. Stephen Buchanan will be discussing ...

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Tested and Reviewed, Part 2: megasmile’s Sonic Black Whitening II

When it comes to toothbrushing, consumers and dentists are confronted with such a vast range of choices and new products entering the market on a monthly ...

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Australian Dental Association still opposed to possible health fund merger

CANBERRA, Australia: With a population already struggling with poor oral health, the planned merger between HBF and HCF, two of Australia’s largest ...

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Study shows student access to personal microbiome data increases class engagement

PROVO, Utah, U.S.: Researchers from Brigham Young University (BYU) in the U.S. have found that students are more engaged in course material and learning ...

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Free webinar to focus on periodontal charting

ZURICH, Switzerland: In an upcoming free webinar on Tuesday, 8 May, periodontal expert Dr Eric Thevissen will be discussing periodontal charting as a ...

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Planmeca and Ortoplus join to simplify orthodontic manufacturing process

HELSINKI, Finland: When it comes to intra-oral scanning, a smooth workflow and ease of use are top priority. With this in mind, a new collaboration between ...

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ICD—Honouring the world’s leading dentists since 1920

The International College of Dentists (ICD) will celebrate its centennial in 2020. The ICD is the oldest and largest honour society for dentists in the ...

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