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Plant-rich Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of periodontal disease

LONDON, England: Balanced nutrition is known to lower the risk of major non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative ...

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“Hybrid workflows in our digital ecosystem expand options for patient-centred orthodontics”

During the SureSmile 2025 Global Orthodontics Symposium, which took place on 13 and 14 September in London, Dental Tribune International spoke with Dentsply...

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UK takes steps towards sustainability through recyclable toothpaste tubes

BANBURY, England: Traditional toothpaste tubes present environmental and practical challenges because they are often excluded from standard recycling ...

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“Oral health needs to be presented as an integral part of everyday life, not as a separate issue”

Dr Dympna Kavanagh is chief dental officer in Ireland’s Department of Health and chair of the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe. A specialist in ...

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Immediate implant placement into two molar sockets

Immediate placement of implants into fresh extraction sockets has been shown to deliver good outcomes. The literature reports good implant survival rates, ...

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SureSmile symposium in London highlights latest advancements in orthodontics

LONDON, England: The SureSmile 2025 Global Orthodontics Symposium, which took place on 13 and 14 September in London, brought together orthodontic ...

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Artificial intelligence in prosthodontics: From concept to clinical reality

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from theory into daily prosthodontic practice, reshaping diagnosis, treatment planning and design workflows. My ...

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Charting the course to 2030: Interview with Vision 2030 expert group chair Prof. Manu Mathur

As global health leaders prepare for the 2025 UN high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), oral health is finally gaining the recognition it ...

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Myobrace, Myoretainr and Myosa: Innovative myofunctional treatment systems

WAALWIJK, Netherlands: For more than 35 years, the treatment systems developed by Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC) have helped practitioners around the ...

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UK dentists back energy drink ban for under-16s

LONDON, England: The UK government has launched a 12-week consultation proposing a ban on sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s. This ...

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General Dental Council publishes assessment on use of AI in dentistry

LONDON, England: The UK’s General Dental Council has emphasised its commitment to understanding and monitoring the evolving impact of artificial ...

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King’s College London hosts first UK edition of Ivoclar Summer School

LONDON, England: The Ivoclar Summer School, an international education initiative for dental students, was held in the UK for the first time this summer. ...

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Hair-derived keratin toothpaste: A natural enamel repair revolution

LONDON, England: A pioneering study from King’s College London has revealed that keratin—sourced from human hair or wool—can form a crystalline ...

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Survey exposes systemic failings behind burn-out in dental teams

DUNDEE, Scotland: A landmark UK study has found that stress and burn-out across the dental workforce stem largely from systemic issues, particularly within ...

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Study reveals major gaps in public understanding of dental team and urgent care access

CARDIFF, Wales: A new qualitative study has found that many dental patients in Wales remain unclear about the different roles within National Health Service...

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UK government unveils plan to combat festering dental crisis

LONDON, England: The current state of public health dentistry in the UK is, without question, lamentable. Plagued by financial, personnel and regulatory ...

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Mobile app for at-home dental screening exhibits both benefits and shortcomings

CARDIFF, Wales: As humanity continues to lean into artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies for all manner of basic life challenges, the realm ...

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Study links tooth growth patterns to smoking history

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England: The systematic and oral health effects of smoking are well established, including reduced calcium absorption, altered vitamin ...

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DentalForum UK draws a record crowd and industry leaders

BARCELONA, Spain: In June, more than 300 delegates gathered at the W Barcelona hotel for the largest edition to date of DentalForum UK, the annual ...

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New online toolkit launched by UK researchers to support autistic children’s oral health

LEEDS, England: Researchers from the University of Leeds, in collaboration with the University of Manchester and the University of Sheffield, have launched ...

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How to fix UK dental deserts: Global lessons from 26 countries

LONDON, England: Equitable access to high-quality dental care is one of the major public health challenges the UK has had to grapple with in recent years. ...

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AI passes UK dental examinations: Implications for BDS education and assessment

MANCHESTER, England: Perhaps the most useful and pervasive application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the average person’s life is the large language ...

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Researchers in the UK and India aim to combat antibiotic overprescription in dentistry

LEEDS, England: While antibiotics remain essential for treating infectious diseases, their global efficacy is declining owing to the rise of antimicrobial ...

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Five things AI cannot replace in dentistry—and why clinicians still matter

Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen a rapid surge in popularity and accessibility in dentistry, and more broadly in healthcare. Publicly available AI ...

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Innovative trial design explores treatment pathways for Grade III furcation defects

LONDON, England: Grade III furcation defects represent one of the most challenging scenarios in periodontal care, and robust evidence to guide their ...

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New report examines sexual misconduct within dentistry

LONDON, England: Like other areas of society that have come under scrutiny for various kinds of gender inequality and exploitation, dentistry too is now ...

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TruSmile Video: A game-changer for patient communication and treatment planning

Dr Robbie Hughes is a leading figure in digital dentistry, and his clinical expertise is supported by extensive postgraduate training in implantology, ...

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Editorial meets Science—new format bridges expert knowledge and practical application

BERLIN, Germany: In collaboration with health technology company Philips, the publishing houses of Dental Tribune International and OEMUS MEDIA have ...

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Sugary baby pouches under increasing critical scrutiny in the UK

LONDON, England: The commercial baby food industry powerfully shapes early childhood nutrition in the UK and globally. Despite its trusted image, its ...

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Report underscores significant health and financial benefits of sugar-free gum consumption

LONDON, England: While chewing gum may be considered a somewhat undesirable habit, sugar-free varieties have been proved to be highly beneficial for oral ...

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