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UK dental register grows amid workforce challenges

LONDON, England: The number of dentists registered in the UK has risen once again, reinforcing a positive growth trend seen since 2021. General Dental ...

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New editor-in-chief appointed for the BDJ Portfolio

LONDON, England: As Dr Stephen Hancocks, OBE, is concluding his 20-year tenure as editor-in-chief of the British Dental Journal (BDJ), Prof. Avijit ...

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Neoss receives MDR certification for complete product portfolio

HARROGATE, England: Neoss Group has recently announced that it has obtained certification under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (Medical Device Regulation—MDR) ...

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Study reveals significant psychosocial challenges among dental administrative staff

EDINBURGH, Scotland: Although the mental health of dentists has received increasing attention since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been little study of ...

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Align Technology obtains CE marking in Europe for palatal expander

SAN JOSE, Calif., US: Align Technology has obtained CE marking in Europe and registration with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in ...

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A simple sequence for successful root canal treatment outcomes

The patient was referred for root canal treatment (RCT) of tooth #36, the referring dentist having had difficulty in locating the root canal orifices. The ...

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New denture adhesion solution is inspired by octopus suction cups

LONDON, England: Researchers at King’s College London have recently published details of research which combines biological insights with cutting-edge ...

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British Dental Journal highlights mental health of dental professionals in new collection of articles

LONDON, England: The average person might think of the dentist as a fairly benign figure. Whatever fears and anxieties one faces as a patient, the dentist ...

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Functional dentistry spotlights the importance of the oral microbiome

LONDON, England: The inextricable relationship between a person’s oral and overall health has the potential to radically transform the dental industry and...

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NHS dental recovery plan falling short of targets, audit reveals

LONDON, England: The National Audit Office (NAO) has reported significant shortcomings in the dental recovery plan launched by the National Health Service ...

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New report urges greater awareness about mouth cancer

LONDON, England: A new report published by the Oral Health Foundation has highlighted some concerning figures surrounding both the prevalence of mouth ...

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Forensic odontology education: The interactive capability of 3D models facilitates deeper comprehension

Researchers at the University of Dundee in Scotland have created digital 3D models simulating dental damage, including trauma and post-mortem changes. These...

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Dental symposium kicks off at London’s Wembley Stadium

LONDON, UK: The 2024 Osstem Europe Meeting has officially begun at the iconic Wembley Stadium, bringing together a global audience of leading dental ...

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3Shape TRIOS 3: Digital dentistry just got even better

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: TRIOS 3 is a trusted, award-winning tool embraced by tens of thousands of dentists worldwide. This artificial intelligence-powered ...

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National health survey indicates state of Scotland NHS dentistry continuing to deteriorate

EDINBURGH, Scotland: The lamentable state of public health dentistry across the UK is now glaringly obvious and concern continues to be raised in various ...

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Research advocates text message approach to improving oral health among teenagers

SHEFFIELD, England: One crucial dimension of the UK National Health Service dental crisis is without question its impact on children and young people. As a ...

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Five ways in which Perio plus regenerate protects your patients

KRIENS, Switzerland: A proper mouthrinse at the proper time can go a long way towards protecting your patient’s oral and overall health. Perio plus ...

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New digital 3D models for forensic odontology education

DUNDEE, Scotland: Advancing technology in forensic odontology is vital to further improving the accuracy and reliability of dental identification, bite mark...

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3Shape Unite third generation: The new workflow engine behind TRIOS

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape has released a new version of 3Shape Unite, bringing cloud-based dentistry to a new level. All licences for this workflow engine...

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England and Wales set to collaborate on dental care

LONDON, England: Dental care across the UK is now in a critical state. Inadequate public funding, personnel shortages and unavailability of appointments are...

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Rapid relief of ulcers, sores and other lesions with Curasept Afterapid

SARONNO, Italy: Mouth ulcers are among the most common oral cavity conditions, closely followed by soft-tissue lesions caused by wearing fixed orthodontic ...

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Hospital dental trainees in England to receive pay uplift after strike action

LONDON, England: After two years of sustained industrial action, hospital dental trainees in England have voted to accept a government offer to increase ...

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Keeping dental staff healthy during the flu season

KRIENS, Switzerland: Dental practitioners are one of the most at-risk groups during viral pandemics or flu seasons. Luckily, regularly using the Perio plus+...

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Eco dentist from the UK wins the FDI Sustainability Award

BOGNOR REGIS, England: FDI World Dental Federation is the principal representative body for more than one million dentists worldwide, and the promotion of ...

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“Addressing the oral disease burden requires collaboration and partnerships”

At the forefront of innovative approaches to healthcare, Haleon is making significant strides in integrating oral healthcare with broader medical care. ...

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UK university partners with mydentist for new route to GDC registration for overseas dentists

LANCASTER, England: As the UK continues to struggle through a prolonged oral healthcare crisis, a gnawing problem remains the recruitment and retainment of ...

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Dental teams could help detect undiagnosed diabetes in patients

BIRMINGHAM, England: Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in Europe and is strongly associated with periodontitis. An estimated one in ...

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SHINING 3D releases Aoralscan Elite with revolutionary IPG technology

HANGZHOU, China: SHINING 3D is proud to unveil a groundbreaking advancement in dental technology with the launch of the Aoralscan Elite, featuring the ...

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Help on the way for unregistered dental patients in Scotland

DUMFRIES, Scotland: After years of governmental neglect, the UK is now in the middle of a public dental health crisis. Caused mainly by underfunding and ...

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AVOLA symposium to transform the future of oral and systemic health

LUCERNE, Switzerland: On 11 October, the non-profit association AVOLA is hosting its inaugural symposium, aimed at redefining the role of oral health in ...

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