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Expert to discuss lasers in periodontics in free webinar

DUBAI, UAE: In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Thursday, 13 June, host Dr Rana al-Falaki will explore the use of all-tissue lasers in ...

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Sugar tax and better labelling help people make healthier choices, study finds

WATERLOO, Ont., Canada: The debate around sugar and its impact on oral health and general health has led to some important developments. One of the most ...

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Study finds antibiotics prescribed by dentists often unnecessary

CORVALLIS, Ore., U.S.: The prescription of drugs in dentistry has recently been brought into question. Much of the discussion has been around opioids and ...

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Mandible helps to uncover history of civilisations in Tibet

LANZHOU, China: The journey that Homo sapiens has embarked on is something that has enthralled modern scientists for many centuries. Now, as technology ...

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Free webinar to focus on bone splitting

NEW YORK, U.S.: The webinar is becoming an excellent resource that enables dental professionals to follow the topics that they find most interesting at ...

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US dentists prescribe 37 times more opioids than English dentists do, study finds

CHICAGO, U.S.: With the overprescription of opioids causing many severe health and addiction issues in the U.S., it is imperative that dental professionals ...

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Webinar to focus on alternatives in periodontal maintenance

ZURICH, Switzerland: In an upcoming free webinar on Thursday, 30 May, an expert will be discussing minimally invasive alternatives to traditional ...

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Food additive used in toothpaste and chewing gum may have negative impact on health

SYDNEY, Australia: Nanoparticles of the common food additive titanium dioxide (E171), which is found in more than 900 food products, including chewing gum, ...

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Low numbers of UK children visiting dentist before first birthday, study finds

BIRMINGHAM, UK: The importance of instilling positive oral health habits in children is well known. In a new study, research led by the University of ...

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Changes to the European Social Fund could keep health high on the agenda

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Social Fund (ESF) is geared towards supporting employment, helping people improve their work situation and ensuring fairer ...

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Ancient chewing gum reveals new insight into Scandinavia

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Chewing gum has long been something that many people use. In a recent discovery in Scandinavia, researchers have found that the first ...

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Research on fossilised teeth redefines human and Neanderthal history

LONDON, UK: Looking back in time through archaeology has revealed many insights to explain where Homo sapiens came from. By examining teeth, scientists have...

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New research provides faster cheaper method to treat periodontitis

SENDAI, Japan: Periodontitis affects many people and can have serious effects on oral health. In new research originating from Japan, scientists have ...

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Study finds human tongue has ability to detect odors

PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: The powers of the tongue have been well researched. However, in a new study, scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in ...

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Australian elections bring oral health into focus

MELBOURNE, Australia: With the Australian elections only a few days away, many areas of societal concerns have been brought into focus, one of which is ...

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Researchers recruit Pasifika adolescents for oral health study

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: The multicultural element of New Zealand society is something that brings with it many positives, but it can also create certain ...

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Australian Labor Party pledges billions to senior dental care

MELBOURNE, Australia: The standard of oral health in Australia is well below that in many parts of the Western world, with one report showing that 90 per ...

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Study finds genetic make-up has little impact on oral health

MELBOURNE, Australia: The idea that oral health comes down to genetics can be a damaging one. According to authors of a recent study, which followed the ...

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Interview: New gel may remineralize dentin, explains Prof. Janet Moradian-Oldak

As the world of dentistry expands and grows in a variety of directions, there are still many who continue working on the age-old question of how best to ...

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Study links childhood oral infections and adult carotid atherosclerosis

HELSINKI, Finland: The importance of good oral health from a young age is a message that still needs to reach many people. Recently, a Finnish 27-year ...

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Researchers develop microrobots to break up plaque

PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: The fight against plaque has been a long-running battle. In a discovery that might give dentists the upper edge, researchers from the ...

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Paper outlines dentists’ role in identifying domestic violence cases

TUCSON, Ariz., U.S.: The obligations of dentists in society extend well beyond oral health. Recently, the University of Arizona College of ...

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Journal of Dental Research’s May issue focuses on oral and head and neck cancer

ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: This year marks the centennial of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR). To celebrate, JDR is featuring a yearlong monthly ...

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State government bans advertising of junk food on publicly owned space

BRISBANE, Australia: An unhealthy diet can be a contributing factor to poor oral and general health, and advertising plays a key role in this regard. ...

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Free webinar to focus on guided biofilm therapy

ZURICH, Switzerland: In an upcoming free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Friday, 26 April, an expert will be discussing guided biofilm therapy for the ...

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Dental, medical and nursing students work together in new study

NEW YORK, U.S.: With dental caries being the most common chronic childhood disease, it is imperative that health care professionals across all sectors work ...

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Perception of harm of e-cigarettes vs. cigarettes changing, study finds

ATLANTA, U.S.: The issue of e-cigarettes and their health risks has always been contentious. In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University ...

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Researchers develop new periodontitis treatment method

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Recent studies showing an increase in patients with periodontitis, as well as studies linking it with Alzheimer’s disease, have led to ...

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Align Technology releases new imaging system

COLOGNE, Germany: Align Technology recently announced that it was launching the iTero Element 5D imaging system, which provides a comprehensive approach to ...

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Sinus lift the focus in upcoming free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar

NEW YORK, U.S.: In an upcoming free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Wednesday, April 3, an expert will be discussing sinus lift. Webinar host Dr. Dima ...

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