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Planmeca marks the opening of its newly renovated showroom in Helsinki

HELSINKI, Finland: The Planmeca Group companies in Finland have recently celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated Planmeca showroom in the ...

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3Shape appoints Dr Rune Fisker as external executive adviser to CEO

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape has announced a leadership transition that honours one of its most influential innovators. After 25 years at the forefront of ...

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“Patients currently view AI favourably—as a tool that assists rather than replaces the clinical practitioner”

In June, Dental Tribune International reported on an incisive study that explored the perspectives of dental patients on the ever-increasing role played by ...

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Multilayered drilling plate shows promise for improving preclinical dental training

KUOPIO, Finland: A pilot study has evaluated the perceived realism and educational value of a novel multilayered drilling plate designed to replicate the ...

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Pathway to dental excellence: DPU’s internationally recognised MSc (CE)

KREMS AN DER DONAU, Austria: In times of rapid, dynamic development in medicine, technology and artificial intelligence, lifelong learning will prove ...

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Finnish study evaluates long-term outcomes of periodontal treatment

HELSINKI, Finland: The prevalence of adult periodontitis continues to pose a major global public health challenge, highlighting the need for evidence on the...

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Alarming oral health crisis among youth in secure residential care

JÖNKÖPING, Sweden: When young people are placed in care, child welfare services, healthcare authorities and institutional care providers assume ...

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Dental Education Summit 2025 returns for its second edition in Helsinki with record attendance

HELSINKI, Finland: From 30 June to 4 July, representatives from over 40 dental schools gathered in Helsinki for the 2025 Dental Education Summit to ...

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Young children face greatest risk of sequelae from primary tooth luxation

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Traumatic dental injuries to the primary dentition, particularly luxation events such as intrusion, avulsion, lateral luxation and ...

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Planmeca launches Romexis 7 with advanced AI tools

HELSINKI, Finland: Finnish dental manufacturer Planmeca has announced the release of Romexis 7, the latest version of its all-in-one dental software. First ...

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Swedish university receives funding boost to expand holistic dental health research

MALMÖ, Sweden: A forward thinking, transdisciplinary oral health research hub at Malmö University has received a welcome funding injection from ...

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HeySmile aligners drive case acceptance and support minimally invasive treatments

HELSINKI, Finland: Aligners offer a straightforward and efficient orthodontic treatment option that can be used to achieve aesthetic and functional ...

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New study illuminates patient perspectives on AI diagnostics in dentistry

AARHUS, Denmark: As the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental industry continues to accelerate, there appears to be a growing ...

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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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Virtual reality haptics enhance preclinical endodontic training

KUOPIO, Finland: In recent years, virtual reality (VR) and haptic technologies have been increasingly integrated into dental curricula alongside ...

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White snus: Study to examine inflammation caused by popular nicotine product

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: A growing incidence of painful, slow-healing inflammation in the mouths of white snus users in Sweden has prompted calls from health ...

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Dental implants show longevity and continued function after four decades

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Single-tooth implants have demonstrated high success rates over observation periods of five to ten years. However, long-term monitoring...

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New research explores sex differences in temporomandibular disorder

UMEÅ, Sweden: Orofacial pain, including pain associated with temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a common chronic condition, affecting 10%–15% of the ...

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3Shape appoints new CEO

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: The board of directors at 3Shape has named Jacob Vishof Paulsen as the company’s new CEO. Paulsen succeeds Jakob Just-Bomholt, who ...

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University in Finland focuses on improving dentist–patient interaction

KUOPIO, Finland: The dynamics of a visit to the dentist extend far beyond the purely technical elements. The psychological comfort of the patient and the ...

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Healthy Finland Survey: Rising concern over tooth erosion, persistent caries and periodontal disease

KUOPIO, Finland: Although oral health is a critical component of overall well-being, it often remains overlooked in public health. Seeking to gain valuable ...

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VR haptics: Potential and challenges in dental education

KUOPIO, Finland: Once considered science fiction, haptics-enhanced virtual reality (VR) training now plays a supportive role in dental simulation practice ...

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Planmeca invests in in-house production and announces donation to Finnish Dental Association

HELSINKI, Finland: Planmeca continues to invest heavily in modernising its in-house production in Helsinki. A newly inaugurated machining centre, modernised...

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Celebrating the life of Prof. Brånemark, the father of modern dental implantology

KARLSHAMN, Sweden: Today marks ten years since the death of Prof. Per-Ingvar Brånemark, the Swedish physician and anatomist whose serendipitous discovery ...

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Study finds that routine the key to enhanced oral health among the elderly

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Maintaining oral health in the ageing population is vital for quality of life, and challenges in oral care in nursing homes demand ...

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New 3Shape Dental System boosts productivity for dental laboratories

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Global digital dentistry innovator 3Shape has announced the release of Dental System 2024. This latest upgrade marks a significant ...

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Latest figures from Sweden indicate that temporomandibular disorder is on the rise

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: A recent public health study in Sweden has revealed an intriguing and important phenomenon: temporomandibular disorder in the country is ...

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New thesis investigates the durability of zirconia crowns

MALMÖ, Sweden: Although complication rates for zirconia restorations are low, technical problems like loss of retention are significant owing to the ...

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Osstell ISQ Online Symposium 2024: Celebrating 25 years of innovation in dental implant stability

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Osstell, the global leader in dental implant stability measurement and osseointegration progress monitoring, will be holding its 16th ...

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Monolithic multilayer zirconia crowns in the aesthetic zone

During the last decade, zirconia has increasingly become established as the material of choice in prosthodontics. Its excellent mechanical and inert ...

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Swedish healthcare staff face difficulty in consistently identifying elder abuse

JÖNKÖPING, Sweden: Elder abuse is a significant issue worldwide, and 2017 research reported a global prevalence of 15.7%. Researchers in Sweden recently ...

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Study investigates silent stress among adolescents in the dental setting

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Pain or fear of pain during dental treatment, whether it be from anaesthetic injections, tooth extraction or orthodontic treatment, is ...

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Groundbreaking agreement expands dental care funding for children, the elderly and the disabled in Iceland

REYKJAVIK, Iceland: A new agreement signed on 13 June between the Icelandic Dental Association and Iceland Health, the country’s provider of publicly ...

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Planmeca’s Dental Education Summit 2024 explored the future of dental education

HELSINKI, Finland: On 2 and 3 July, representatives from over 60 dental schools gathered in Helsinki for the Dental Education Summit 2024 to explore the ...

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Antibiotic use in implant dentistry: A call for standardised guidelines

LEIPZIG, Germany: There are conflicting opinions and evidence on antibiotic use before and after implant surgery and in peri-implantitis treatment. Given ...

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Back scatter: Understanding the implications of radiotherapy for dental implants in head and neck cancer patients

OSLO, Norway: Head and neck cancer is the seventh-most diagnosed cancer group globally, and among its treatment modalities is radiotherapy, used as the ...

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