Enhancing cosmetic dental outcomes by using AI
It is important to recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) is not something to be feared: it is a tool designed to enhance, not replace, the role of the dentist. By automating time-consuming tasks such as data analysis, diagnostics and administrative work, AI frees up valuable time for dentists to focus on what truly matters: providing […]
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Review outlines best practices for digital dentures
XI’AN, China: Digital technologies are reshaping the management of edentulism by streamlining the restorative workflow for complete dentures. Compared with conventional methods, digital techniques offer greater precision, reduced treatment time and improved patient comfort. However, the absence of unified clinical standards has led to inconsistencies in case selection, workflows and treatment evaluation. In response, a […]
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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 effectiveness of periodontal treatment. According to the Finnish Health 2011 survey, 74% of adults had gingivitis, 64% had periodontitis and 21% had severe disease. Since these figures showed no improvement compared with […]
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UK government unveils plan to combat festering dental crisis
LONDON, England: The current state of public health dentistry in the UK is, without question, lamentable. Plagued by financial, personnel and regulatory issues, the country’s dental system has, first and foremost, failed its people, who are not only deeply dissatisfied but whose oral health is steadily deteriorating. Since coming to power in July 2024, the […]
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HASS Bio debuts Amber Mill Design Center for prosthetic design
GANGNEUNG, South Korea: HASS Bio, a leading innovator in dental materials and digital solutions, has announced the launch of the Amber Mill Design Center (AMDC), an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform supporting the digital transformation of dental practices and laboratories worldwide. Headquartered in South Korea, HASS Bio is recognised for its pioneering Amber Mill lithium disilicate […]
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WaveOne Gold turns ten: Dentsply Sirona celebrates a decade of endodontic innovation
CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: WaveOne Gold, Dentsply Sirona’s clinically proven single-shaping reciprocating file system, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Recognised for its streamlined design, shaping consistency and versatility across root canal anatomies, it has helped transform endodontic workflows in practices worldwide. A decade of success underscores Dentsply Sirona’s enduring commitment to quality, innovation and clinical […]
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Live surgery demonstrations the way forward in continuing implantology education, study finds
GUANGZHOU, China: While live surgery demonstrations have been a popular and effective educational tool across all facets of the medical field for decades, little is known about their efficacy and reception in the context of education in dental implantology. Seeking to address this knowledge gap, a research team based at the Hospital of Stomatology at […]
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Addressing the need for universal flowable composites
TOKYO, Japan: In modern dental practice, there is a great need for materials that combine convenient handling and procedural efficiency with aesthetic, durable results. In direct restorative treatments, the resin composite used has a significant impact on procedural quality, and many clinicians therefore opt for a universal paste composite such as CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Universal. Kuraray Noritake Dental has now introduced CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal, a new flowable composite that offers similar benefits. The new solution comes in two complementary […]
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Study links tooth growth patterns to smoking history
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England: The systematic and oral health effects of smoking are well established, including reduced calcium absorption, altered vitamin D metabolism and disruptions to multiple endocrine pathways. Building on this body of evidence, researchers from Northumbria University and the University of Leicester have investigated whether smoking alters the dental cementum. Their study shows […]
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New data links regular dental visits to better health and well-being across all-income levels
WASHINGTON, US: While the links between oral and systemic health are well established and widely discussed in the dental literature, the broader relationship between oral health and overall quality of life—beyond clinical function and symptoms—has received comparatively less emphasis, and there is growing interest in this area. According to new findings from the Gallup National Health […]
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