ICD Global Oral Health Leadership Institute holds Stakeholders’ Day
FLINT, Mich., US: On 29 April, the International College of Dentists (ICD) hosted its second Stakeholders’ Day, in Boston in the US. The day’s programme and celebratory dinner were held on the campus of Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and were made possible by a donation from industry partner Henry Schein. Stakeholders’ Day was a […]
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3D-printed aligners: Study finds need for material-specific cleaning protocols
ZAGREB, Croatia: As 3D-printed aligners gain traction, many patients and clinicians continue to apply cleaning routines that were originally developed for thermoformed appliances. However, this may be compromising aligner performance. A recent study by researchers at the University of Zagreb has investigated how common cleaning methods affect the physical and aesthetic properties of 3D-printed, polyurethane-based […]
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Children’s dental health imperilled by US fluoride bans
BOSTON, US: Among the countless controversial aspects of Donald Trump’s current tenure as the US president, the commitment by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove fluoride from the national water supply is not only a deeply misguided one but will also generate a range of damaging effects to the […]
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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 consensus as to its rightful function: this immensely powerful tool should augment and never displace human evaluation and judgement. To date, this purposeful balancing of human and machine has been considered mainly from […]
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IDEC 2025 to advance dental innovation and collaboration in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia: The highly anticipated 2025 Indonesia Dental Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) is less than six months away, and enthusiasm continues to grow among participants and visitors. As the country’s largest dental industry event, IDEC serves as a key platform to strengthen Indonesia’s dental health resilience and drive transformation. Now in its fourth edition, IDEC […]
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New study offers advances in laboratory-grown teeth
LONDON, England: Previous research has shown that, when combined, dental epithelial and mesenchymal cells can form tooth-like structures in vitro called organoids, which mimic the structure and development of teeth and can mature into functional organs. Researchers have explored various biomaterials in which to grow these, but many lack precise control over their properties. A recent study […]
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Hong Kong’s government dental clinics begin filling teeth
HONG KONG: A rapidly ageing population and widening wealth gap are contributing to an urgent need for affordable access to dental services in Hong Kong. On 26 May, city health authorities began offering thousands of additional appointments to social welfare recipients as part of a new scheme to improve oral health. Crucially, under the Community […]
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Oral antiseptics can help to prevent recurrence of periodontitis—report
VIENNA, Austria: On 16 May at EuroPerio11, the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration presented a new report on how antiseptic mouthwashes can improve oral hygiene and help to manage periodontitis and prevent its recurrence. Drawing on contributions from 14 leading experts, the report collates information of value to oral health professionals and the public, […]
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British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show kicks off today in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, England: The 2025 British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show (BDCDS) promises to be the most inspiring and influential edition yet. Taking place today and tomorrow at the NEC, Birmingham, the event is set to welcome over 10,000 dental professionals for two days of education, innovation and collaboration. Uniting more than 400 leading dental brands, over 200 expert […]
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Women disproportionately affected by UK dental crisis, new report shows
LONDON, England: The UK dental crisis is a highly significant public health issue, having escalated in recent years owing to continued reductions in government funding, personnel shortages and political neglect. The crisis has generated a variety of alarming outcomes, including clinic closures, DIY dental surgeries and extreme wait times for appointments. A new report by […]
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