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AIIMS to carry out the largest nationwide dental survey for national oral health policy

New Delhi, India: A series of workshops conducted at AIIMS, Delhi have drafted the survey guidelines as a part of the process to create an all-encompassing ...

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Padma Shri Dr Mahesh Verma appointed as the new VC of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Padma Shri and B. C. Roy awardee Dr Mahesh Verma, who was serving as the Director-Principal of Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, has ...

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Discovery of 'Coronoid Foramen' by a Bengaluru surgeon Dr Nyer Firdoose could explain pain after LA

Dr Nyer Firdoose Chintamani Subhan, a maxillofacial and cleft surgeon from Bengaluru has published his original work on the unique discovery of ‘coronoid ...

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Oral surgeons in Saveetha Dental College, Chennai extract 526 teeth from a single site in a child.

CHENNAI, India: In a 2-hour long surgery, performed at the Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have successfully ...

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"There will always be only one Peter Dawson" - Dr. Nitish Surathu (Guest Editorial)

Dr Peter E. Dawson, D.D.S., (1930- 2019) - a dental industry pioneer, who was globally acclaimed as one of the most influential clinicians and teachers in ...

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"I was 20 years ahead"- Dr. Patrick Palacci in conversation with three perio- implantologists

Dr Patrick Palacci, a name that is synonymous with 'Palacci Technique,' is known for creating several novel techniques in Periodontics & Implantology with ...

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Hydroxyapatite toothpaste - an alternative to fluoride toothpaste?

WÜRZBURG, Germany: The use of hydroxyapatite has been investigated and discussed for years as an artificial tooth enamel to prevent loss of tooth structure...

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Genetic study suggests a causal link between dental caries and cardiovascular- metabolic factors

UMEÅ, Sweden: Researchers from the Institute of Odontology at Umeå University in Sweden collaborated with the Bristol Dental School in the UK, in the ...

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Study reveals environmental impact of mercury released from dental amalgam- an unexplored topic

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico/SPRING, Texas, U.S.: Mercury in dental amalgam contributes to global mercury pollution in multiple ways, such as the illegal diversion...

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Dr Jayant Palaskar receives US and EU Patents for his invention on Centric Relation (CR) recording

Centric Relation (CR) is a complex and controversial topic in dentistry. The primary reason for the controversy is the frequent modification of its ...

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Knife-edges are back, thanks to adhesive tech & better understanding of materials- Dr Ali Tunkiwala

Dr Ali Tunkiwala (MDS, Prosthodontics) maintains a dental practice in Mumbai, primarily focused on Implants, Aesthetics and Full Mouth Rehabilitation. He is...

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Clinicians can now “see” a patient’s pain in real time using advanced technology

ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.: One of the biggest challenges in clinical dentistry is pain management during even the simplest of procedures. In a recent study, ...

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Orthodontic treatment does not guarantee better psychosocial functioning later in life.

ADELAIDE, Australia: Researchers at the University of Adelaide examined whether an orthodontic treatment has any positive impact on psychosocial outcomes ...

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FEFU scientists may have found the cell type needed to grow new teeth for patients

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia: Dentists and histologists from the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) have discovered cells that may be responsible for the human ...

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Family characteristics affect the periodontal diseases in children and adolescents

BRISBANE, Australia: We have enough literature to demonstrate an association between dental caries and family characteristics. However, the same is not ...

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New study reveals that our food choices are decided by how our tongue perceives the food texture

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., U.S.: It is a well-known fact that individual differences in taste and smell perception decide whether a person likes or dislikes a ...

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An interview with Dr. Maria Csillag (Budapest) - the creator of Smylist®

Dr. Maria Csillag is the inventor, chief instructor, and owner of Smylist® Ltd. Dr. Maria’s key achievements include the development of the Smylist® ...

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My first editorial : Being a trend watcher

Dr. Rajeev Chitguppi, MDS has taken over as the Executive Editor of Dental Tribune (South Asia) from May 2019.

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Interview with Dr. Gerhard Iglhaut, Germany (DDS, PhD) : A pioneer in Implantology

Dr. Gerhard Iglhaut, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with an experience of more than 30 years in Implantology, will be visiting India in the month of August, ...

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Editorial: Can we rebuild the lost enamel?

We knew since the beginning that once the enamel is lost, it is lost forever because it cannot regenerate naturally.  However, this could all change in the...

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Allogenic stem cells – a faster and cheaper method to treat periodontitis

SENDAI, Japan: Periodontitis is a common oral disease that affects the oral health of many people with serious effects. A new research from Japan proposes a...

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FDI highlights role of dental practitioners on World No Tobacco Day, 2019

GENEVA, Switzerland: World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day on May 31 every year. WHO emphasizes on a specific ...

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Review study compares machined and sandblasted dental implant surfaces

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Studies have shown that the implant surface roughness influences the degree of biological integration and success rates of dental ...

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Fears of contaminated equipment use - HIV tests offered to dental patients.

HODDESDON, UK: Hepatitis & HIV tests have been offered to more than 500 patients at a Hoddesdon dental practice, over concerns that they could have been ...

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New explanation for the genetic mechanism that triggers cleft lip and palate

BONN, Germany/PHILADELPHIA, US: Though it was known for long that the TP63 gene can contribute to the development of cleft lip and palate, the exact ...

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Prophylactic use of antibiotics has no influence on the post-surgical dental implant complications

NEW YORK, U.S.: It’s still a debatable question whether antibiotics positively influence the survival of dental implants in systemically healthy patients....

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Children’s teeth can reveal whether they were exposed to high stress in their early years

WASHINGTON, U.S.: Exfoliated teeth, one of the few tissues in our body that record the history of environmental insults, are turning out to be a promising ...

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A simple exercise that can improve oral function in the elderly.

SEOUL, South Korea: Common symptoms frequently experienced by older adults include decreased salivation and xerostomia, which may lead to oral soft-tissue ...

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Finnish study links childhood oral infections and adult carotid atherosclerosis

HELSINKI, Finland: Studies that link oral infections with systemic diseases and conditions have been going on for a long time. A recent Finnish study, after...

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Use of antibacterial nanoparticles to prolong the life of dental restorations

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., U.S.: To address the issue of dental restoration failures, researchers have started studying how nanoparticles with antibacterial ...

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