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Dental News
View allHealthy 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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ethical communication and brand building
As communication and marketing through social media become indispensable for cutting through the clutter of media communication, the dental ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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). ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...