“Oral tissue regeneration is moving to the centre of dental practice worldwide”
“Beyond Regeneration” is the guiding theme of the 2026 International Osteology Symposium, which will take place in Vienna in Austria from 23 to 25 April. Placing the Osteology Foundation’s focus on oral tissue regeneration in the broader context of comprehensive patient care and long-term outcomes, the symposium promises an outstanding programme of evidence-based insights and […]
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Dentsply Sirona and Pearl partner to deliver AI-assisted radiographic support
CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest diversified manufacturer of dental products and solutions, and Pearl, a leader in dental artificial intelligence (AI), have announced a partnership to deliver AI-assisted 2D radiographic support through DS Core, Dentsply Sirona’s cloud-based platform for workflow integration. The collaboration aims to strengthen dental professionals’ diagnostic capabilities and improve their […]
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DentalForum EMEA 2025 returns to Marbella with leading DSOs and suppliers
MARBELLA, Spain: From 13 to 15 October, DentalForum EMEA will be held at Don Carlos Marbella. The event will bring together more than 140 senior executives and decision-makers from across Europe and the Middle East, representing the industry’s most influential dental support organisations (DSOs) and suppliers. The three-day forum, chaired by Dr Anushika Brogan, managing and clinical director at UK […]
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Neoss teams up with a new distribution partner in Switzerland
COLOGNE, Germany: Neoss has strengthened its presence in Switzerland by entering into a new distribution partnership with local company Kaladent. The latter has assumed exclusive sales and logistics rights for all Neoss products distributed in the country. The new partnership with the long-established Swiss family business will ensure continuity of supply and create new opportunities […]
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Plant-derived compound may offer non-antibiotic adjunct for periodontal treatment
SÃO PAULO, Brazil: Plant-derived therapies are attracting growing interest in dentistry. A recent study evaluated morin, a naturally occurring flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, some herbs and other plants, for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial effects against periodontal pathogens. Tested alone and in a slow-release polymer formulation, morin demonstrated enhanced activity that could support non-surgical […]
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One in three young adults in the US skip dental visits, study shows
BOSTON, US: In the US, dental care remains largely excluded from medical insurance and separated from public health initiatives that promote prevention. A new study from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston underscores the consequences of this gap, reporting that nearly one in three young adults did not visit a dentist in the […]
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DS World 2025 Las Vegas celebrates four decades of CEREC
CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: DS World 2025, held in September at MGM Grand Las Vegas, brought together thousands of dental professionals for three days of innovation, education and entertainment. This year’s event also marked a major milestone: the 40th anniversary of CEREC, Dentsply Sirona’s pioneering chairside CAD/CAM system that has continued to transform digital dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s new […]
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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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