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Perio-ortho synergy: “Excellent periodontal health is mandatory for a predictable orthodontic outcome”

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) chose “perio-ortho synergy”—a combined periodontal and orthodontic treatment approach—as the topic ...

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Artificial intelligence in dentistry: Streamlining orthodontic care

FARMINGTON, Conn., US: Many factors may influence therapeutic decisions in orthodontics. For example, orthodontists may sometimes inaccurately interpret ...

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Salivary biomarkers to monitor orthodontic treatments biologically

Analyzing saliva may become an accepted way to examine the ongoing biochemical processes associated with bone turnover during orthodontic tooth movement and...

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“Favex maxillary expander is patient-centric rather than appliance-centric”: Innovation

It took five years of research for Drs. Vivek Patni and Sheetal Potnis to develop Favex – a maxillary expander appliance that is versatile, indigenously ...

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Global clear aligner market: The stars are aligned

BURNABY, Canada: The global clear aligner market continues to grow at a rapid pace and looks set to overtake fixed appliances as the most popular ...

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Indian Orthodontic Society campaigns against at-home aligner treatment

CHENNAI, India: The Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS) has submitted a complaint about direct-to-consumer (D2C) clear aligner therapy to the country’s ...

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Clear aligners: The star of 2021

LEIPZIG, Germany: Last year, clear aligner therapy provided dentists around the world with an attractive income stream even as patient volumes remained ...

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Study shows how remote monitoring can reduce orthodontic check-up frequency

DUBAI, UAE/SYDNEY, Australia: One of the most notable trends in dentistry in 2021 has been the continued rise in popularity of remotely monitored ...

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Pandemic-proof? Align Technology sold a record number of clear aligners in 2020

TEMPE, Ariz., U.S.: Align Technology sold a record 1.6 million cases of clear aligners in 2020—the same year in which most governments and businesses ...

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DT South Asia No. 12, 2023

Enhancing oral care in autistic kids with sensory-adapted dental environments / News / Interview: “The concept of the root canal blockage course was born out of the desire to teach and practise different techniques”