Practice management by “staying informed, flexible and executing with intention”
Dr Elizabeth Himel’s path in dentistry is shaped by heritage and guided by a strong sense of purpose. From taking over her father’s private practice to leading confidently within a Dental Support Organisation (DSO), she has defied expectations and embraced a modern perspective on professional, personal and business growth. In this interview, Dr Himel shares insights […]
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Early microbial determinants of peri-implant health discovered in a new study
ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: As the number of dental implants placed globally continues to rise, so too does the clinical significance of understanding peri-implant disease. Although the role of bacterial biofilms in peri-implant disease is well established, the initial microbial processes that influence the development of the peri-implant environment are still not fully understood. Shedding […]
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Qatar University celebrates first dental graduates
DOHA, Qatar: Qatar University has marked a historic milestone with the graduation of the founding cohort from the College of Dental Medicine, the country’s first and so far, only dental school. This achievement represents a significant advancement in Qatar’s ongoing efforts to develop a sustainable, locally trained oral healthcare workforce. The first graduating class comprises 14 students, […]
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Digital Dentistry Symposium to highlight innovations in clinical workflows
Taking place on 27 June, the Digital Dentistry Symposium 2025 will mark the launch of a new series of online educational events focused on key areas of dental specialisation. The virtual format is designed to provide clinicians with up-to-date insights into emerging technologies and clinical strategies across various disciplines. Later this year, symposia on topics […]
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Odne completes successful financing round for US market expansion
DÜBENDORF, Switzerland: Swiss dental innovator Odne has announced the closing of a successful financing round, having raised CHF 4.2 million (€4.5 million*) to fund its US market expansion. In addition to existing investors and employees, this financing round was supported by ZEISS Ventures, as well as a group of private and dental investors. Odne’s innovative […]
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HeySmile aligners drive case acceptance and support minimally invasive treatments
HELSINKI, Finland: Aligners offer a straightforward and efficient orthodontic treatment option that can be used to achieve aesthetic and functional improvements in a patient’s occlusion or serve as a treatment modality prior to restorative care. General dentist Dr Teemu Vuoristo performs various types of restorative dentistry. In the summer of 2023, he added HeySmile aligners, […]
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Dental imaging: Eight revolutionary trends to shape the coming decade
BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Dental imaging has become a cornerstone of modern dentistry, enabling greater precision in diagnostics and treatment planning and improving patient care. Imaging modalities such as intra-oral radiography, CBCT and intra-oral scanning are transforming how dental professionals approach oral health. Over the next five to ten years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), […]
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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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