Empowering the voices of tomorrow at the FDI Young Dentists Forum
As the global dental community prepares to gather in Shanghai for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), the spotlight turns to the next generation of dental professionals. Among them is Dr Luís Anes, one of the selected speakers from FDI’s young speaker contest, which called for nominations from FDI’s member national dental associations. In this […]
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Final chapter of World Oral Health Day to be launched at FDIWDC25
SHANGHAI, China: The launch of the campaign for World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2026 will take place during the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), marking the final year of the powerful three-year awareness campaign theme “A happy mouth is …”. The 2026 theme will highlight the essential role oral health plays in overall well-being […]
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Combination of a distaliser and aligners for Class II correction
The distalisation of the maxillary posterior teeth is limited to approximately 2 mm when treated solely with aligners.1–3 This often results in dental side effects such as tipping and anchorage loss, leading to proclination of the anterior teeth.4, 5 Additionally, the success of treatment is highly dependent on patient compliance, particularly when using intermaxillary elastics. Figs. 1a–h: […]
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Cannabis use disorder linked to more than triple the risk of oral cancer
SAN DIEGO, US: As cannabis use becomes more common, its health risks remain under investigation—particularly its impact on cancer. Some users develop cannabis use disorder (CUD), a medical diagnosis for problematic cannabis use that causes significant impairment in daily life. A recent study explored the link between CUD and oral cancer. It found that people […]
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AI and the future of dentistry: Remaking Australia’s oral healthcare landscape
BRISBANE, Australia: Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force in Australian dentistry, and a new national review has mapped how the technology is reshaping practice, education and patient care. It shows that, far from being a futuristic add-on, AI is steadily embedding itself across the profession, offering both breakthroughs and challenges for the […]
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Osstem Implant announces participation in FDIWDC25
SEOUL, South Korea: Osstem Implant, a global leader in dental solutions, is announcing its participation in the upcoming FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25) to be held in Shanghai in China from 9 to 12 September. Co-hosted by FDI World Dental Federation and the Chinese Stomatological Association, this year’s congress will take place at the National […]
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Maple polyphenol shows promise in preventing dental biofilms
WASHINGTON, US: Natural compounds continue to attract attention as potential alternatives to synthetic agents in caries prevention. A research team at the University of Wyoming in Laramie in the US has identified a maple-derived compound that is a potent inhibitor of Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation. The study suggests that this organic compound could be incorporated into oral care […]
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