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Dental services in the US hit with inflated prices

CHICAGO, US: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the consumer price index back in 1995. Now, over two decades later, the government agency has...

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Researchers using 3D-printing technology to create biofilms

BOZEMAN, Mont., US: Montana State University (MSU) researchers have developed a 3D-printing device that is able to replicate microbial mosaics and thereby ...

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Surface texture: Using horizontal and vertical lines to simulate natural tooth appearance—Theory and technical procedure of lines

The surfaces of a tooth are always conditioned by the surfaces of the adjacent teeth. A smooth tooth close to a tooth with a more pronounced texture will ...

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Dental tourism among UK patients is on the rise, BDA reports

LONDON, UK: According to a recent survey carried out by the British Dental Association (BDA), an increasing number of dental patients in the UK are seeking ...

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Part 6: Sustainable dentistry in 500 words or more

SINGAPORE: A year ago, we started this article series with FDI World Dental Federation, announcing its new initiative to “lead the charge on ...

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The real cost of an analogue impression

Digital dentistry is a major cost, and a sound investment is dependent on realistic return on investment (ROI) planning. What sort of offset costs can be ...

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American Dental Association backs Medicaid bill that would extend dental care to millions

CHICAGO, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) has urged US lawmakers to extend dental coverage to millions of low-income adults through an expansion of...

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Optimising clinical outcomes of KATANA Zirconia restorations

HATTERSHEIM AM MAIN, Germany: The KATANA Zirconia Multi Layered series from Kuraray Noritake Dental is popular among dental technicians and dentists around ...

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High-end technology for simplicity

Since nickel–titanium (NiTi) files were introduced into root canal therapy, engineers have been seeking the perfect design and combination for optimal ...

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Indian Orthodontic Society campaigns against at-home aligner treatment

CHENNAI, India: The Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS) has submitted a complaint about direct-to-consumer (D2C) clear aligner therapy to the country’s ...

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3Shape files new patent infringement complaint against Medit

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape recently confirmed that it has filed a patent infringement complaint against Medit, a South Korean company that specialises in ...

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IDS 2023 to place strong focus on periodontics

COLOGNE, Germany: The 40th International Dental Show (IDS) is fast approaching. From 14 to 18 March 2023, the event will welcome more than 850 companies ...

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Bad news: Number of paediatric tooth extractions more than halved in England

RUGBY, UK: Far fewer extractions have been performed on paediatric patients in the UK during the pandemic, but according to the Oral Health Foundation, this...

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Integrate 2022 sets new milestone for dental events

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: In June, over 600 dental professionals attended Integrate 2022 in Gothenburg. Themed “Integrate. Educate. Celebrate.”, the ...

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Production of complete maxillary and mandibular dentures using CAD/CAM technology

Digitalisation in the world of dentistry and dental technology is advancing rapidly, and it is now difficult to imagine everyday clinical practice without ...

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Report: Investors favouring private UK dental practices as faith in NHS reform declines

LONDON, UK: Though the National Health Service (NHS) is considered an exemplar of what a public health model can achieve, its dental arm has increasingly ...

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Maine dental college increases enrollment to meet growing demand for oral healthcare

PORTLAND, Maine, US: Greater access to oral healthcare requires more qualified dentists. That is the message from the University of New England College of ...

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Exocad Insights 2022 invites dentists and dental technicians to learn, connect and enjoy

Exocad, an Align Technology company, will host its third exocad Insights event between 3 and 4 October at the Palma Convention Centre in Palma de Mallorca ...

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PhD student develops program that better prepares surgeons for mandibular reconstruction

SYDNEY, Australia: Utilising CAD tools, CT scans and a specially developed computer algorithm, Ben Ferguson, a PhD student at the University of Sydney’s ...

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Henry Schein announces completed acquisition of Condor Dental

MELVILLE, N.Y., US: Henry Schein’s acquisition of Condor Dental, first announced in June, was completed last week. The company, which serves general ...

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Researchers develop shape-shifting microrobots that can brush, floss and rinse teeth

PHILADELPHIA, Penn., US: A good oral hygiene routine requires manual dexterity and can be difficult for elderly people and people with disabilities. ...

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Marked increase in dental erosion reported in Denmark

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: A survey conducted by the Danish Dental Association has revealed that dental erosion is increasing among the population. The ...

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New Zealand’s dental system causing a childhood oral health crisis, experts say

OTAGO, New Zealand: Dental care in New Zealand is among the most expensive in the world, leading many residents to delay dental check-ups or avoid them ...

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AIC Europe and Andrea Bocelli Foundation unite to help Ukrainian refugees

ROME, Italy: AIC Europe and Andrea Bocelli Foundation (ABF) have launched the #TogetherHasNoLimits campaign to fundraise throughout the year and in ...

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The 3Shape Academy: Where education is “fun, nurturing and informative”

As a dental technician having extensive experience in crown, bridge and implant prosthetics, Richard Schuhmacher knows exactly how digital dentistry ...

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Treatment of a patient with a congenitally missing lateral incisor using aligners: A case report

The maxillary lateral incisor is the second most common congenitally missing tooth.1, 2 Owing to the aesthetically prominent region it is located in, ...

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CLEARFIL SE Protect: A uniquely antibacterial adhesive system

HATTERSHEIM AM MAIN, Germany: In the early 1990s, Kuraray introduced CLEARFIL LINER BOND 2, the first self-etching adhesive, to the world. Among the ...

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Aligner orthodontics: EAS summer meeting in Portugal offers clinical and technical expertise

OPORTO, Portugal: The second European Aligner Society (EAS) summer meeting, held at the Hilton Porto Gaia hotel on 1 and 2 July, was attended by 276 dental ...

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Clinicians and researchers advancing aligner orthodontic treatment together

Dr Tommaso Castroflorio is the president and director of education of the European Aligner Society (EAS). He is a passionate and enthusiastic teacher, ...

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Return to normal: NHS England sets 100% activity targets for dentists

LONDON, UK: In an effort to return to business as usual, NHS England has recently announced that it has raised the activity targets of all National Health ...

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