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Dental News
Whole mouth extractions in children on the rise in the UK
LONDON, UK: New data released by the National Health Service (NHS) has painted a bleak picture of the state of oral health in children in the UK, with 322 ...
Survey of Australian dentists’ fees indicates a small increase
SYDNEY, Australia: Each year, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) conducts a dental fee survey to gain a better understanding of how private practices ...
Combination of breast milk and babies’ saliva shapes healthy oral microbiome, study suggests
BRISBANE, Australia: There is much debate of the pros and cons of breast- and bottle-feeding. A research team from the Queensland University of Technology ...
COP2 focuses on dental amalgam
GENEVA, Switzerland: The second meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP2) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury was held at the International ...
Intra-oral scanners in the everyday dental practice
HUDDERSFIELD, UK: When used correctly, intra-oral scanners offer a wide range of benefits, including increased patient acceptance and reduced chairside ...
New universal complaint handling initiative welcomed by British dental industry
LONDON, UK: The General Dental Council (GDC), working in conjunction with 28 organisations from across the dental industry, has developed a set of universal...
Dental startup quip receives $40 million in funding
NEW YORK, U.S.: Dental startup quip has taken the subscription economy by storm. As reported by Dental Tribune International in January 2018, after selling ...
Free webinar to focus on making difficult restorative cases simpler
LONDON, UK: Minimally invasive dental procedures are becoming the new forefront of dentistry, according to Dr Monik Vasant. In a free Dental Tribune Study ...
Italian-based company Cefla invests in new lighting venture
IMOLA, Italy: To perform quality dental treatments, good lighting is essential. Italian company Cefla designs dental units and instruments, advanced ...
New standard to be developed for sterile reprocessing in dental practices
SYDNEY, Australia: Among the issues arising for small dental practice owners is adhering to regulations that are more applicable to larger institutions such...
EAS announces speakers for Spring Meeting in Venice
VENICE, Italy: The European Aligner Society (EAS) has announced the line-up for its second Spring Meeting, which will take place from 29 to 31 March 2019 at...
Study uncovers abysmally low adherence to sterilization protocols
ARLINGTON, Va., U.S.: The importance of sterilization in the dental practice and operating room cannot be underestimated. In a new study, researchers have ...
Majority of children perceive loss of first tooth positively
ZURICH, Switzerland: Although losing primary teeth can be unsettling and painful for children, an interdisciplinary research group at the University of ...
Researchers find traces of lead in 250,000-year-old Neanderthal teeth
NEW YORK, U.S.: Throughout history, human exposure to various metals and its effects have been investigated numerous times. In a new study, scientists from ...
The MAP System: A versatile tool for endodontic therapy
PARIS, France: According to Produits Dentaires, its MAP (Micro-Apical Placement) System, provides a unique and efficient method for precisely placing ...
Pulpdent’s ACTIVA BioACTIVE receives top rating
PARIS, France: ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT, developed by dental research company and manufacturer Pulpdent, has received the top rating from REALITY in the ...
ADF 2018: Welcome message from congress chairperson
We can no longer perform treatments as we did 40 years ago, ten years ago, or even last year. But why is that? Firstly, today’s dentists know more than ...
Planmeca introduces new dental unit
PARIS, France: Planmeca’s Compact i5 has been designed not only to withstand time, but also to evolve with time, as the company describes it. Its compact ...
Health secretary’s plan for prevention met with little enthusiasm
LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has questioned the priorities of Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the ...
Planmeca Viso: The next generation of CBCT imaging
NEW YORK, U.S.: Introducing unique patient positioning, free field of view (FOV) adjustments and intelligent patient movement correction, the new Planmeca ...
Exocad’s first international congress hailed a success
DARMSTADT, Germany: Dental software company exocad recently hosted its first international congress, exocad Insights. With over 550 attendees from more than...
Safe and Robust CAD/CAM Technology used successfully in Amazonia
BRAZIL: In June, a team of Doctors Without Borders (DSF), a Brazilian NGO that provides dental assistance to the indigenous peoples of the Amazon region, ...
Health professionals reluctant to recommend e-cigarettes
GLASGOW, UK: According to research presented at the recent annual National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference in Glasgow, 29 per cent of ...
Penicillin-allergic patients may present a higher risk of dental implant failure, study suggests
BARCELONA, Spain: Several studies have dealt with the possible causes of implant failure. Recurring topics include nutrition and smoking. A recent study at ...
Hu-Friedy and WeRestore.it release new restorative kit
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: Creating aesthetic restorations requires a significant amount of attention to detail, as well as the right tools. To aid ...
Teeth help shine a light on the health of people during the Dark Ages
TÜBINGEN, Germany: When one thinks of the medieval period from the fifth to the tenth centuries, often referred to as the Dark Ages, it may be easy to ...
Interview: A new splash of life
Numerous innovative restorative and aesthetic dental solutions, which are considered an industry standard today, have been brought to market by Nobel ...
New study links poor toothbrushing habits to heart disease
CHICAGO, US/LONDON, UK: A new study presented during the 2018 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions held recently has suggested that brushing ...
Editorial: Why the rush?
It’s difficult to watch certain television commercials, read a newspaper, see an online advertisement, a webinar, social media content or a recorded video...
ADF 2018 themed “Dental care, the commitment that unites us”
PARIS, France: This year’s ADF congress will be hosted under the theme of “Dental care, the commitment that unites us” and take place from 27 November...