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Dental News
Google unveils new cloud-based health care application
LAS VEGAS, U.S.: As more technical areas of dentistry become digitalized, so too is the way in which patient data is used. Looking to address some of the ...
MTA placement with the Produits Dentaires MAP System
More than 20 years ago, Torabinejad et al. first described a new root-end filling material called mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).[1] MTA showed in vitro ...
W&H Ibérica celebrates 20-year anniversary at EXPODENTAL
MADRID, Spain: With the largest stand ever, plenty of innovations, giveaways and surprises, W&H is launching a number of festivities for the 20th ...
Microneedles may increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia
LUBBOCK, Texas, U.S.: Fear of injections is not an uncommon condition, and when coupled with a fear of dentists, some people may avoid dental treatment ...
Research predicts growth of oral cancer treatment market
PUNE, India: According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, cancer of the oral cavity is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, with ...
Dentists lead research into faster detection of Zika virus
NEW YORK, U.S.: Early detection of any disease or virus is critical. The 2015 Zika outbreak in Brazil, which led the World Health Organization to declare ...
Planmeca team up with manufacturer of mandibular advancement devices
HELSINKI, Finland: Known for its ease of use and accuracy, the Planmeca Emerald intra-oral scanner can now be used in the production of the mandibular ...
Master’s programme in laser dentistry
At the start of 2018, a new generation of dentists has begun the Laser and Health Academy’s (LA&HA) master’s programme in laser dentistry, consisting of...
COLTENE reports positive growth for 2017 financial year
ALTSTÄTTEN, Switzerland: A report released earlier this week by COLTENE for the 2017 financial year points to a positive fiscal year. It stated that the ...
Australian private health insurance mergers could negatively impact consumer
CANBERRA, Australia: For Australians, private health insurance is a privilege. Now, further market consolidation in the private health insurance industry, ...
Getting to grips with general dental practitioner orthodontics
My learning pathway with the IAS Academy was slightly different from the normal route in that I took the ClearSmile Aligner course first, then the ...
Children with tooth ache see pharmacist or emergency doctor rather than dentist
LONDON, UK: In England, dentists are often not the first person to see a child suffering from oral pain, a survey published in The BMJ has confirmed. ...
Wine polyphenols may prevent caries and periodontal disease
WASHINGTON, U.S.: Evidence suggests that sipping red wine has several health benefits for the body, possibly because of the beverage’s abundant and ...
W&H acquires implant stability specialist Osstell
GOTHENBURG, Sweden: W&H, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of dental precision instruments and devices, has acquired medical technology company ...
Ancient dental plaque could hold secrets from the past
WASHINGTON, U.S.: The use of tobacco has forever been etched in human history. Now, for the first time, researchers in the U.S. have shown that nicotine ...
Previously lost fossilised human teeth produce new data
BURGOS, Spain: For the first time, scientists have been able to study the conserved original fossil remains of Peking Man. The six teeth belonging to Homo ...
Academy of Osseointegration to reflect on implant treatment health impacts
LOS ANGELES, U.S.: For the first time in its history, the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) will be hosting its annual meeting in Los Angeles. Shining the ...
JUVORA showcases implant prostheses at AO meeting
LOS ANGELES, U.S.: With the 33rd annual meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) taking place in Los Angeles, attendees are eagerly awaiting the ...
3D Systems releases two new printers
CHICAGO, U.S.: With the broad scope of technological advancements in digital dentistry continually growing, it is obvious that digital is the future of ...
EAS Congress: “We reflect on the invisible and in return we just need a smile”
At the second EAS Congress, EAS President Dr Francesco Garino, immediate past President Dr Graham Gardner and EAS Scientific Chairman Dr Tommaso ...
Second EAS Congress proves its worth
VENICE, Italy: From an expected 400, the number of attendees at the second Congress of the European Aligner Society (EAS) rose to 500, confirming that, with...
BioHorizons to kick off Global Education Tour in Croatia
DUBROVNIK, Croatia: As part of its mission to drive aesthetic implantology forward through science, innovation and education, international dental ...
Organisers predicting KRAKDENT 2018 to be the most successful to date
CRACOW, Poland: Poland’s premier international dental fair, KRAKDENT, will be taking place from 8 to 10 March. With over 430 exhibitors and an expected ...
Diet not solely to blame for tooth erosion
LONDON, UK: Together with dental caries and periodontal disease, dental erosion ranks among the top three most prevalent dental conditions. According to a ...
Lack of guidance may delay child’s first trip to dentist
ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.: As soon as the first tooth appears, parents should start taking their child to the dentist for regular checkups. What seems like a ...
Free webinar to focus on nonsurgical treatment of periimplantitis
NEW YORK, U.S.: Nonsurgical therapy remains the cornerstone of periodontal treatment. To achieve this, patient compliance and proper selection and ...
Study points to possible alternative to amalgam
BRASILIA, Brazil: When planning primary oral health care services, the cost implications of adopting new intervention practices are important. Despite the ...
Interview: “3DISC is bringing the best solution to dentists”
CHICAGO, U.S.: At the 2017 Greater New York Dental Meeting, 3DISC launched its Heron IOS intraoral scanner to the world. Three months later, the ...
Hundreds of complaints against Singapore dentists in 2017
SINGAPORE: Despite the high quality of dental work being performed throughout Singapore, there are still occasions when standards are not met. According to ...
Researchers develop environmentally friendly alternatives to microplastics
HALLE, Germany: The environmental impact of microplastics used in personal care products, such as toothpaste, has long been discussed. Tiny plastic ...