Development Process of Bite Guard’s Smart Dental Appliance
At Bite Guard, innovation forms the cornerstone of all our endeavors. Recently, we convened a critical development meeting to outline the next phases of our Smart Bite Guard project — a groundbreaking solution that integrates pressure sensors and wireless data transmission to usher in a new era of oral health monitoring. Our multidisciplinary team, comprised […]
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New risk of dental caries in the US
LEIPZIG, Germany: Rural communities across the US are facing a growing oral health crisis as access to fluoridated water and dental care diminishes. This dual challenge threatens to reverse decades of progress in preventing dental caries, particularly among children and low-income families. Water fluoridation has been implemented since the mid-twentieth century and has been instrumental […]
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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 professionals and academics for further research. A novel oral product providing fast delivery of nicotine derived from tobacco leaves, white snus is growing in popularity among younger Swedes in particular. According to […]
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Systematic review compares flexural strength of 3D‑printed prostheses
RIZE, Turkey: As the use of 3D printers in dental clinics and laboratories increases, dental teams must navigate the various additive manufacturing technologies and decide which is best for their work. A recent systematic review and network meta-analysis by researchers at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University in Rize has compared the flexural strength of provisional fixed […]
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Benefits of water fluoridation may have peaked in rich countries
MANCHESTER, UK: Researchers from the University of Manchester have conducted a pioneering study in the UK focusing on the oral health and economic impacts of water fluoridation on adults and adolescents, considering populations with widespread access to topical fluoride. While the findings indicate that water fluoridation remains beneficial, the advantages are not substantial. Therefore, in […]
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Divisive review reignites debate on fluoridation and children’s IQ
DURHAM, N.C., US: The practice of fluoridating US community water supplies to prevent dental caries is hailed as one of ten great public health achievements of the twentieth century by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and endorsed by the American Dental Association (ADA). A contentious topic and increasingly a political issue, fluoridation […]
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AI-enhanced 3D bioprinting enables custom oral soft-tissue grafts
SINGAPORE: Gingival tissue grafting is a well-established procedure in periodontal therapy; however, conventional techniques are often associated with morbidity at the donor site and limited tissue availability. A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has now reported on a novel approach it has developed that combines 3D bioprinting and artificial intelligence (AI) […]
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An already powerful dental technology continues to grow in sophistication
The technology of clear aligners has revolutionised modern orthodontics, offering an aesthetic and comfortable alternative to fixed appliances. Since its introduction in 1999, advancements in materials, digitalisation and simulation have made this technique more precise, accessible and effective. Furthermore, the evolution of aligners has helped reduce the number of in-person appointments required for treatment and […]
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Osstem World Meeting 2025 set to take place in Vietnam
SEOUL, South Korea: On 18 and 19 April, Osstem Implant is hosting the 2025 Osstem World Meeting at the Ariyana Convention Centre in the coastal city of Da Nang in Vietnam. The global dental symposium will welcome approximately 1,400 dental professionals from over 50 countries to participate in hands-on courses and special lectures and to […]
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Current trends and highlights in preventive dentistry
As digitalisation increases and artificial intelligence (AI) introduces new possibilities, workflows, diagnosis and treatment processes are becoming more efficient. Much of these advancements concern restorative dentistry, and that has traditionally been the focus of the International Dental Show (IDS). Increasingly though, preventive dentistry too has been gaining attention at the event. Of course, this makes […]
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