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How is COVID-19 affecting the dental industry?

LEIPZIG, Germany: Months after it was first detected in Wuhan, one of China’s largest cities, the effects of the ongoing coronavirus (since named ...

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QS university rankings are out—which dental schools top the list?

LONDON, UK.: The higher education think tank Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has published the tenth edition of its World University Rankings by Subject and ...

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Coronavirus outbreak: EAS reschedules congress

ST JULIAN’S, Malta: At the beginning of March, the European Aligner Society (EAS) announced that it was keeping a watchful eye on the situation regarding ...

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Interview: “I will always consider it my duty and pleasure to give back to ROOTS SUMMIT”

One of the most special things about ROOTS SUMMIT is the passion and commitment that not just the attendees but also the lecturers and organisers bring to ...

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New study offers mechanistic view of dental fluorosis occurrence

NEW YORK, U.S.: Fluoride can prevent dental caries by promoting mineralization and making tooth enamel more resistant to acid. However, a new study has ...

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Plaque-identifying toothpaste may reduce risk of inflammatory diseases

MADISON, Wis., U.S.: Various studies have previously suggested that there is a link between poor oral health and the occurrence of inflammatory diseases, ...

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KRAKDENT 2020 postponed to May because of coronavirus

CRACOW, Poland: Following current recommendations from state health institutions and after consultations with the director of the sanitary and ...

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Interview: "It is time to rethink and adapt dental education to empower women"

As the manager of a dental practice and the co-founder of the Deutsches Zahnärztinnensymposium (DZÄS), an event that provides a forum for female dentists ...

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Expodental in Rimini officially postponed due to coronavirus

RIMINI, Italy: UNIDI, the Italian Dental Industry Association and organiser of Expodental Meeting in Rimini, has just announced that the 2020 event, which ...

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GEASS: 100% producers of smiles

POZZUOLO DEL FRIULI, Italy: The way forward in implantology is Italian. Geass’s philosophy has its roots in innovation and safety, and it has been ...

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COVID-19 outbreak causes delay of EXPODENTAL Madrid

MADRID, Spain: In response to a request from the Spanish Federation of Healthcare Technology Companies and the recommendations of the national health ...

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Interview: "It’s very important to have female peers and mentors"

Though traditionally a male-dominated discipline, dentistry is increasingly welcoming women into the fold, and female dental students now outnumber their ...

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Align Technology broadens portfolio with acquisition of exocad

SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S./DARMSTADT, Germany: Global medical device company Align Technology has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire...

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Dentsply Sirona details impact of coronavirus on its global business

CHARLOTTE, N.C., U.S.: CEO Donald M. Casey says that he does not anticipate disruption to the company’s supply chain, but a drop in sales in China, Japan,...

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Surgical templates and full-arch rehabilitation are focus of free webinar

In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Wednesday, 11 March, Dr Hyun-Jun Jung will be covering the topic of how to create and apply a surgical guide ...

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Study of 50 years of literature on periodontitis reveals obvious link

AARHUS, Denmark: The effect a high-sugar diet can have on teeth is well documented; however, the effect it can have on periodontal health has not been as ...

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OPTIM disinfectants inactivate viruses similar to SARS-CoV-2

TORONTO, Canada: The novel coronavirus first infected people in China, but is spreading to other countries in Asia as well as to Europe, the Middle East and...

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Interview: "Go fully digital and start implementing it immediately"

Germen Versteeg is the founder of DTL Mediaan, a dental laboratory in Heerhugowaard in the Netherlands. In this interview, he talks about the advantages of ...

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Coronavirus: exocad postpones global CAD/CAM event

DARMSTADT, Germany: Software company exocad has announced that it is postponing its Insights 2020 event planned for mid-March owing to the accelerating ...

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SmileDirectClub aims to change tack in 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: As 2019 came to an end so too did the terms of a supply agreement between Align Technology and its one-time partner SmileDirectClub ...

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Koelnmesse postpones IDEM 2020 until June

SINGAPORE: In light of the current coronavirus outbreak, event organisers Koelnmesse and the Singapore Dental Association have decided to postpone IDEM ...

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Countries across the world seek to reduce sugar consumption

LEIPZIG, Germany: The global obesity epidemic shows few signs of abating, and numerous countries from different regions have introduced policies aimed at ...

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Dual-light photodynamic therapy helps kill oral bacteria

ESPOO, Finland: Regular toothbrushing helps maintain good oral health, but does not completely prevent the occurrence of oral disease. To help kill ...

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Interview: Prof. Anton Sculean on the 2020 Perio Master Clinic

With 37 national periodontal societies having joined since its founding in 1991, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has well and truly ...

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CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2: A natural-looking composite

CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 is a composite that allows for the effortless creation of natural-looking aesthetic restorations. The combination of its self-adaptive...

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Medit makes statement on recent patent infringement lawsuit

DÜSSELDORF, Germany/SEOUL, South Korea: After having filed a patent infringement suit against Medit earlier last year, 3Shape has obtained a favourable ...

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Negative effects of betel quid chewing brought to the fore

SYDNEY, Australia: With a regular user base estimated to be in excess of 600 million, betel quid chewing is an extremely popular habit and cultural practice...

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ICOI to discuss future of implant dentistry in Houston

HOUSTON, U.S.: From Feb. 27 to 29, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) will be holding its annual Winter Implant Symposium in Houston,...

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Botanical drug containing curcumin helps fight oral and oropharyngeal cancers

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: In a recent study, researchers examined the effect that APG-157, a botanical plant-based drug that contains curcumin and was developed ...

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Free webinar highlights new technique in denture fabrication

Prof. Jiro Abe is the pioneer of a denture fabrication technique that is gaining popularity in dental practices around the world. In a free Ivoclar Vivadent...

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