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Smile research could lead to redesigning of facial recognition technology

BRADFORD, UK: According to a recent study, it is not only the obvious physical features that help to distinguish men from women, but also some subtler ...

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Obesity in New Zealand may be connected with negative effects on oral health

NEW PLYMOUTH, New Zealand: With its good weather and outdoor-focused style of life, it seems unexpected that obesity would be an issue in New Zealand. ...

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New tax on medical devices will hurt small businesses, says ADIA

CANBERRA, Australia: The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) has this week reported that small businesses will be hit particularly hard by a new ...

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Webinar to focus on tooth shade in modern restorative dentistry

NEW YORK, U.S.: In daily practice, the shade of a tooth’s surface guides practitioners’ decisions. In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on ...

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Dr. Walser Dental receives industry prize for seventh year running

LEIPZIG, Germany: Since 2006, the Germay-based publishing house Huber Verlag für Neue Medien has held the national INDUSTRIEPREIS awards for advanced ...

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Researchers develop new means to treat incipient dental caries

WASHINGTON, U.S.: Prevention is always the best place to start when talking about dental care; however, many patients would be thrilled to have access to an...

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Free webinar to focus on new method in laser endodontics

NEW YORK, U.S.: When it comes to endodontic treatment, elimination of the microbial flora from the root canal system is a primary focus. In a free Dental ...

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Planmeca makes new appointments within Plandent

HELSINKI, Finland: In seeking to strengthen Planmeca’s management and to support its distribution business, the Finland-based company has recently ...

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3Shape connects with sleep apnoea and bruxism device manufacturer SomnoMed

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: To offer a simpler, more effective and quicker workflow, 3Shape recently announced a new collaboration with sleep apparatus producer ...

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IADS to put more focus on Latin America

GENEVA, Switzerland: Although established in 1951 already, the International Association of Dental Students (IADS) has found it difficult to connect with ...

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Straumann invests in artificial intelligence company

BASEL, Switzerland: The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry is still in its early stages; however, more development is starting to take...

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New study may help in better prevention of early childhood caries

ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: Protecting children against the early onset of dental caries is something all dentists should consider a priority. According to the ...

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W&H and Tesco Dental launch e-shop in Hong Kong

BÜRMOOS, Austria: As more people choose the Internet as their preferred method of shopping, industries are looking at how they can make life easier for ...

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Straumann shareholders approve all proposals at AGM

BASEL, Switzerland: At the recent Straumann annual general meeting, held on 4 April, shareholders met in Basel to vote on ten proposals put forward by the ...

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New narrative for oral health research in focus at AADR symposium

ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: The 47th annual meeting of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) recently took place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ...

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IADS comes together for its 64th Mid-Year Meeting

KYRENIA, Cyprus: On 13 and 14 March, the executive committee and members of the International Association of Dental Students (IADS) met in Kyrenia for its ...

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Research on dolphin teeth may hold vital information on ocean pollution

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Using teeth to gather data on ocean pollution might seem like an unlikely method—however, when the teeth involved are those of ...

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Survey explores public perceptions of robot-performed dental procedures

BOSTON, U.S.: The evolution of robotics in everyday application has been a well-publicized topic for decades. Dentistry is by no means out of the reach of ...

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Expert to discuss new standard of care in oral hygiene in free webinar

ZURICH, Switzerland: As dentistry evolves in both breadth and width, the need for oral hygiene processes to evolve at a similar speed has become crucial. In...

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ADA releases new policy on combating opioid addiction

CHICAGO, U.S.: Opioid addiction may well be one of the most pressing addiction-related issues facing the global community to date. In a move to combat this,...

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Oral Health Tracker in Australia reveals several areas of concern

MELBOURNE, Australia: There is a lot more to Australia than just sunny beaches, cricket and kangaroos. In what is reportedly a world-first, coinciding with ...

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Expert to cover digital CAD/CAM workflow in free webinar

NEW YORK, U.S.: Everyday dentistry is becoming simple, guided, esthetic and more and more digital. Within the esthetic zone in particular, depending on the ...

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New tooth-mounted microchip tracks ingested food

MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.: The digital world allows for a broad scope of data to be collected within a range of fields. In a new data collection advancement that ...

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Ivoclar Vivadent report positive growth for 2017

SCHAAN, Switzerland: Ivoclar Vivadent have recently released figures for their 2017 financial year. With a turnover of CHF 809 million and an increase of ...

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Study focuses on patient satisfaction when using IFCDPs

CHICAGO, U.S.: Implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses (IFCDPs) are changing modern dentistry, with more people opting for implants than for ...

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Dentists welcome EU’s decision on next budget

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Without investment in health, there is no economic growth. In a decision reflecting this, the European Parliament has recently voted in ...

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Free webinar to focus on cement-retained and screw-retained restorations

NEW YORK, U.S.: Innovation and technology are moving at a rapid pace, with many of the developments influencing the role of implant therapy in the dental ...

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Study reveals possible link between tooth loss in mothers and family size

NIJMEGEN, Netherlands: Being a mum is no easy job. The bigger the family, the less time there may be for self-care and things like oral health may become ...

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Academy of Osseointegration elects new president

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., U.S.: With 6,000 members in 70 countries around the world, the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) is recognized as one of the premier...

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ADIA and BDIA to sign agreement and strengthen ties

SYDNEY, Australia: Seeking to strengthen existing ties, the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) and the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA)...

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