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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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LM-Dental unveils enhanced My LM‑Activator for early orthodontics

PARGAS, Finland: LM-Dental, a dental instrument manufacturer located in the Southwest region of Finland, has recently announced the launch of My ...

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New treatment for aphthous ulcers to undergo a clinical trial in Sweden

UMEÅ, Sweden: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most common painful oral mucosal disease in the world, occurring in 5%–25% of the world’s ...

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Webinar on guided surgery, CBCT and CAD/CAM technology: From single-tooth replacement to full-arch cases

A webinar on 5 June will provide dental professionals with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of digital tools in dentistry. The presentation ...

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Periodontitis increases risk of stroke among young people, study finds

KUOPIO, Finland: Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally, and periodontitis has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of ischemic ...

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Elevate your practice with 3Shape Discover 2024

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: As the realm of digital dentistry continues to evolve, offering unprecedented opportunities for enhanced patient care and practice ...

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Ethical communication and brand building

As communication and marketing through social media become indispensable for cutting through the clutter of media communication, the dental ...

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3Shape releases comprehensive sustainability report for 2023

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape, the global innovator in digital dentistry, has recently unveiled its 2023 sustainability report and five-year plan for a ...

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Review offers evidence of link between oral microbiome and cancer

SOLNA, Sweden: The oral cavity represents a complex microenvironment where a diverse microbial community flourishes. A recent review study, carried out by ...

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Printing dental restorations now possible with Planmeca Creo C5

HELSINKI, Finland: Planmeca is thrilled to announce a strategic cooperation with BEGO, a renowned pioneer of CAD/CAM technology with more than 20 years of ...

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3Shape presents new AI workflows for improved dental laboratory efficiency

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape has recently announced a series of new workflows in its laboratory software that are driven by artificial intelligence (AI). ...

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Broader research is needed to connect low vitamin D levels to paediatric caries in Norway

TRONDHEIM, Norway: A study conducted in Norway has provided valuable insights into the complex interplay between serum vitamin D levels and oral health ...

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Intuitive to use, the new Planmeca Viso G3 offers fantastic quality

HELSINKI, Finland: Planmeca Viso G3 is the newest member of the Planmeca Viso family of CBCT units. It is a multifunctional CBCT device covering all ...

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Artificial intelligence-based tool shows accuracy in segmentation of impacted maxillary canines

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Generating 3D representations of dental and maxillofacial structures is a key step in many digital dental workflows; however, whether ...

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Viking-era dental trends identified from massive archaeological dig

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: The study of well-preserved teeth and jaws unearthed by archaeologists is vital to understanding the daily life, health, diet and dental...

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University of Helsinki unlocks the power of digital dentistry with Planmeca

HELSINKI, Finland: In 2021, 50 dentistry students embarked on a learning journey within the new facilities of the Oral and Dental Centre at the University ...

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“Dental trauma management is not a one-size-fits-all process”

Dr Rajiv Patel from the US will be a speaker at the upcoming ROOTS SUMMIT, which will take place from 9 to 12 May in Athens in Greece. His lecture will ...

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Researchers detect mechanism behind tooth enamel disorder in patients with coeliac disease

KUOPIO, Finland: It is well established that coeliac disease can adversely affect oral health, yet the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. A ...

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“The concept of the root canal blockage course was born out of the desire to teach and practise different techniques”

To make the wait for ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 a little sweeter, the organisers would like to spotlight some of the speakers for next year’s edition, which will ...

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Study shows worsened dental caries after bariatric surgery

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Obesity is a medical concern that may lead to numerous health problems, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A recent study ...

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ROOTS SUMMIT calls for submissions and launches roots magazine contest

ATHENS, Greece: The ROOTS SUMMIT team is excited to invite dental professionals to submit their presentations for inclusion in the dynamic scientific ...

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