Midas: The 3D printer that transforms the analogue dentist into a digital workflow protagonist
This is not just another article about 3D printing. It is a practical, clinically grounded reflection on how the Midas 3D printer (SprintRay) has overcome one of the most persistent barriers in modern dentistry: the divide between traditional analogue practice and the digital realm. Fig. 2 Thanks to a closed, automated and intuitive ecosystem, Midas […]
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Resonance frequency analysis—the only longitudinal metric for implant stability
Over the last two decades, there has been an increasing demand for accelerated dental implant treatment protocols to minimise treatment duration and to avoid the need for provisional removable prostheses. However, immediate loading of implants was considered a risk factor for early failure owing to occlusal overload.1,2 In the absence of any alternative proposals, implant companies […]
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Cost drives unmet dental care needs across the EU
LUXEMBOURG: Having a high proportion of practising dentists has not freed EU countries from disparities in oral care. New Eurostat figures show that 4.6% of people aged 16 years and over had an unmet need for dental care in 2024. The level of unmet needs for care varied widely among EU nations, reaching as high as […]
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Effective strategies for managing late implant failure and peri-implantitis
Late implant failure, particularly in the aesthetic zone, presents significant clinical and biological challenges. This case report describes a digitally guided, biologically sound treatment pathway for managing a failed implant due to peri-implantitis and malposition in a 26-year-old female patient. The implant was removed using a reverse torque technique, and this was followed by vertical […]
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UK takes steps towards sustainability through recyclable toothpaste tubes
BANBURY, England: Traditional toothpaste tubes present environmental and practical challenges because they are often excluded from standard recycling systems and contribute significantly to plastic pollution. When these tubes break down into microplastics, the particles can enter waterways, oceans and soil, potentially harming ecosystems and even entering the food chain. Marking a significant step towards sustainable […]
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Adapting dental education for Generation Z: Why active learning is key
MENDOZA, Argentina: Dental education is at a cross-roads as Generation Z enters the classroom. Born between 1997 and 2012, this cohort has grown up with smartphones, social media and instant access to information. Their expectations regarding learning are reshaping traditional teaching, creating both challenges and opportunities for educators. A recent systematic review by researchers in Argentina […]
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AI-generated versus human-crafted smiles: Aesthetic preferences in digital smile design
MANGALORE, India: Digital smile design has begun employing artificial intelligence (AI), raising questions about the quality and acceptability of AI-generated design. A recent study from a team of researchers based in India has compared the aesthetic appeal of AI-generated versus prosthodontist-crafted designs. The findings suggest that, while AI can produce visually acceptable outcomes, human expertise […]
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Amalgam replacement with flowable composite
For many clinicians, flowable composites are seen as a useful liner or base material below stronger, packable composites or indirect restorations, or as a temporisation material. A common misconception is that their use is limited, owing to poor mechanical properties. Several latest-generation flowable composites have mechanical properties that are on par with those of many […]
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Study demonstrates potential of IOS-based teledentistry for paediatric dental assessments
GIESSEN, Germany: To expand access to paediatric care beyond the traditional clinical setting, the application of asynchronous teledentistry is gaining interest. A recent study from Germany compared findings from intra-oral scans (IOSs) with standard visual dental examinations in children to determine whether paediatricians could use IOSs to provide diagnoses and treatment recommendations reliably compared with […]
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The future of dentistry: Younger female dentists are reshaping the profession
CHICAGO, US: Dentistry is undergoing a generational and gender shift. As highlighted in The U.S. Dentist Workforce, a new report from the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute, the dental workforce is transitioning towards a younger demographic, and women are making up an increasing share of practitioners. This transformation has profound implications for workforce planning, […]
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