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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Aligning the future: Growth and strategic shifts in aligner markets
BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Aligners have become a popular treatment modality for malocclusion in adults, owing to their convenience and aesthetic appeal. According to iData Research’s dedicated orthodontic market research, in 2024, most orthodontic patients aged 18 years and older were treated using aligners, whereas only a small proportion of children and teenagers opted for […]
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Oral cancer awareness: Study highlights key role of dental teams
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Oral cancer constitutes a major front in the global fight against non-communicable diseases, and heightened public awareness of risk factors and cancer types is fundamental to improving treatment outcomes. Underscoring the pronounced regional differences at play, researchers in Saudi Arabia, Syria and Australia have highlighted a notable lack of oral cancer awareness […]
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Why fewer young dentists own practices—and why that might be changing
CHICAGO, US: Fewer young dentists are buying practices early in their careers—but that does not mean they are abandoning the idea of ownership altogether. According to recent research from the American Dental Association (ADA), the traditional model of early-career practice ownership is shifting as new generations face different economic realities and career expectations. Still, for […]
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Researchers combine orthopaedic and dental expertise to improve implant longevity
LONDON, Ontario, Canada: Implants—whether in the jaw or the hip—are a vital part of restoring function and quality of life for millions of patients. Despite differences in their applications, orthopaedic and dental implants share similarities in terms of materials, performance expectations and the types of failures clinicians encounter. Yet, research and clinical practice in these […]
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New VideaAI feature identifies aligner and implant candidates from radiographs
BOSTON, US: VideaHealth, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered dental technology, has introduced OrthoAI and ImplantAI—new features within its VideaAI platform designed to support the identification of aligner and implant candidates directly from radiographic images. The update aims to assist dental service organisations (DSOs) and independent practices in recognising additional treatment options while improving clinical […]
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New AI platform radically improves detection of early childhood caries
HONG KONG: According to the Global Burden of Disease study, early childhood caries affects approximately 530 million children around the world, making it one of the most prevalent chronic childhood diseases globally. In an attempt to mitigate this public health concern, a collaborative research team from various institutions in China has developed a revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) […]
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Swedish university receives funding boost to expand holistic dental health research
MALMÖ, Sweden: A forward thinking, transdisciplinary oral health research hub at Malmö University has received a welcome funding injection from Swiss-based funder the Knowledge Foundation. The substantial grant will allow the group to continue and expand its research profile, which champions a multi-dimensional, all-embracing approach to oral health. Housed within the university’s Faculty of Odontology, the […]
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Researchers employ AI to investigate links between oral health and cardiovascular disease
STONY BROOK, N.Y., US: The applicability and efficacy of artificial intelligence (AI) within dentistry appears to be limitless. With each passing day, scientists and researchers continue to illuminate new areas of clinical practice that can be radically transformed through AI-powered platforms. Nowhere is this seen more acutely than in the realm of diagnostics, where AI […]
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