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Artificial intelligence in dental diagnostics: Moving beyond the hype

Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving rapidly from research and development into dental practice, raising important questions about implementation, ...

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Prague after hours: FDIWDC26 social events combine history, elegance and culture

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Alongside its prestigious scientific programme and international industry exhibition, the 2026 FDI World Dental Congress, which ...

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“Our goal was to create a genuinely international and interdisciplinary programme”

The 2026 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC26), taking place in Prague in Czech Republic, from 4 to 7 September 2026, will bring together dental ...

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Road to Prague: FDI congress starts in four weeks

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: The FDI World Dental Congress holds a special place in the annual dental calendar. This year’s edition will bring the global ...

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US study examines endodontic prescribing patterns to inform antibiotic stewardship

MINNEAPOLIS, US: Despite recommendations to limit systemic antibiotic use for localised endodontic infections, prescribing in endodontic care remains an ...

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Aligners: Outsource or produce in-house?

CZĘSTOCHOWA, Poland: Clear aligner therapy has expanded rapidly within orthodontics. Its appeal is linked to its discreet appearance, patient comfort and ...

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Non-invasive brush biopsy test could improve early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma

LONDON, England: Although most suspicious oral lesions are not malignant, determining this may require invasive scalpel biopsy, and the referral process can...

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Dentsply Sirona’s Endo Forum 2026 explores advances in endodontic care

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Digital technologies, new treatment approaches and integrated workflows are opening up new possibilities in endodontic treatment. At ...

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Silver diamine fluoride can arrest severe early childhood caries

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: Although silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been used internationally since the 1970s to arrest caries, clinical data on its use in ...

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TS SOI gains ground in the European implant market

SEOUL, South Korea: Osstem Implant introduced its TS SOI implant system in Europe in November 2021. Developed with product performance, clinical ...

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“Validation of digital workflows requires strict accuracy control across all stages”

At the sixth GC International Dental Symposium, set for 3 and 4 October in Tokyo in Japan, two of the programme’s digital dentistry sessions will ...

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Study examines social media use and adolescent dental self-confidence

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Social media increasingly shapes ideas about what constitutes a healthy, attractive or socially acceptable smile. Researchers from ...

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Universal excellence: Smart solutions for modern restorative dentistry

TOKYO, Japan: Despite facing increasingly tight schedules and growing operational and financial pressures, today’s dental practitioners are expected to ...

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Preparing dental education for effective AI integration

AJMAN, UAE: Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping dental education by changing how students learn, educators teach and institutions prepare graduates ...

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Graphy advances high-performance 3D printing in digital dentistry

SEOUL, South Korea: Graphy, a provider of advanced 3D-printing materials for dentistry, has introduced a new generation of digital solutions designed to ...

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The unlikely origins of dental innovation

When thinking of a scientific discipline such as dentistry, it is easy to imagine it as a neatly delineated sphere of knowledge, procedures, specialists and...

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KU Leuven and GC Europe renew adhesive dentistry chair until 2030

LEUVEN, Belgium: KU Leuven and GC Europe have renewed the Toshio Nakao Chair for Adhesive Dentistry for 2026–2030. The chair is one of the oldest endowed ...

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HASSBIO unveils Amber DryMill

GANGNEUNG, South Korea: HASSBIO, a global pioneer in dental prosthetic materials, has officially introduced Amber DryMill to the South Korean market. ...

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Gold, silver and bronze for exocad’s “Heroes of Digital Dentistry” campaign

DARMSTADT, Germany: The global “Heroes of Digital Dentistry” campaign by exocad, an Align Technology company and a leading provider of CAD/CAM software ...

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University spin-out raises funds for AI-driven dental diagnostics tool

LONDON, England: Interpretation of dental radiographs can vary substantially between clinicians, and studies have reported low detection rates for certain ...

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Virtual reality is a major research focus for behaviour management in paediatric dentistry

BAŞISKELE, Turkey: While traditional behaviour guidance techniques continue to play an essential role in managing anxiety and uncooperative behaviour in ...

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COLTENE adds HyFlex K-Files to its endodontic portfolio

LANGENAU, Germany: COLTENE has announced the launch of HyFlex K-Files. Designed for manual canal scouting and initial preparation, these new files give ...

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New expert consensus document on minimum intervention oral care

LUCERNE, Switzerland: Minimum intervention oral care (MIOC) represents a shift from a predominantly operative and procedure-centred model towards a ...

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ADA challenges Delta Dental fee for payments by cheque

CHICAGO, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) has called on US insurance regulators to scrutinise a new Delta Dental of California policy under which, ...

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Interview: Miniature intra-oral robot could transform restorative dentistry workflows

New research has explored how a miniature intra-oral robot could support more precise, more predictable and less invasive tooth preparation. The idea and ...

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Down’s syndrome and hyposalivation: New insights

NEW YORK, US: Reduced salivary flow is a well-recognised feature of Down’s syndrome and is thought to contribute to the high prevalence of periodontal ...

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MegaGen symposium reviews 50 years of implant dentistry

TORONTO, Canada: The 19th MegaGen International Symposium, held in Toronto in June, focused on developments in implant dentistry over the past five decades....

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NHS dental prescribing: What a decade of data reveals

LONDON, England: A ten-year analysis of National Health Service (NHS) dental prescribing in England suggests that antimicrobial and analgesic prescribing, ...

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Amann Girrbach addresses rumours: “We are no longer flying under the radar”

Amann Girrbach develops CAD/CAM solutions for dental practices and laboratories. The company, which is headquartered in Mäder in Austria, has reshaped its ...

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DTS supports digital workflows between dental practices and laboratories

CZĘSTOCHOWA, Poland: Digital dentistry is reshaping workflows in diagnosis, treatment planning and appliance production. Tasks that once required ...

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