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Dental News
Dental amalgam reduction endorsed by EU enters into effect
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Though fillings made with amalgam are generally considered to be safe for patients, studies have shown that dental amalgam may cause ...
Designing smiles and Changing lives with Porcelain Laminate Veneers
Aesthetic dentistry can be life altering for the patient and immensely satisfying for the operating dentist. Understanding the psychology behind why the ...
Bacteria are competitive by nature, reveals recent study
NEW HAVEN, Conn., U.S.: With between 100 and 200 different strains of bacteria in the human mouth at any one time, the oral cavity can be a highly contested...
Nanostructured surface reduces bacterial growth, accelerates post implantation wound healing
KARLSRUHE, Germany: Micro- and nanotechnology are gaining importance in the medical field and particularly in implantology. Dental implants provide a great ...
Trefoil concept travels to Easter Island on a humanitarian mission
RAPA NUI, Chile: Dental implantology experts and the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR) have taken a new treatment solution for edentulism to Rapa ...
Periodontal disease linked to initiation of rheumatoid arthritis
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: In recent years, increasing attention has been given to aspects of oral health in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ...
Back to Basics at the 20th IPS post-graduate convention
Chennai, India : The 20 Indian Prosthodontic Society (IPS) National post graduate convention was held at Chettinad Dental College, Chennai, on 6 to 8 July ...
Mercury release from dental amalgam fillings possible on exposure to high strength MRI
OAK BROOK, Ill., U.S./ANTALYA, Turkey: Exposure to ultrahigh -strength MRI may release toxic mercury from amalgam fillings in teeth, the Radiological ...
Latest Classification of Periodontal Diseases presented at Europerio9
After almost 19 years, the latest classification of periodontal diseases was presented on 22 June 2018 at the EuroPerio9 in Amsterdam.The presentation is ...
Health labels may deter people from buying sugary drinks, study finds
MELBOURNE, Australia: In an effort to deter people from smoking, cigarette packets are labelled with warnings and graphic images. In a new study, ...
Poor dental health may indicate diabetes risk
CHICAGO, U.S.: An interaction between diabetes and oral health has been investigated by numerous studies, and according to U.S. researchers, a link between ...
Innovative coating on dental appliances prevents bacterial growth
SEOUL, South Korea: Nearly five million people each year seek orthodontic treatment in USA and Canada, says American Association of Orthodontists. This ...
'World No Tobacco Day' focuses on the heart of the problem
Every year the 31st of May is observed as the World No Tobacco Day around the world to educate people about the ill effects of tobacco and to help them kick...
Higuchi receives Nobel Biocare Branemark Osseointegration Award
Dr. Kenji W. Higuchi, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Spokane, Wash., is the 11th recipient of the Nobel Biocare Branemark Osseointegration Award. ...
Alcohol consumption increases oral disease causing bacteria, Recent study
NEW YORK, U.S.: Many people enjoy a drink, and now researchers from the New York University (NYU) School of Medicine have identified that alcohol ...
Acupuncture reduces anxiety in dental patients, observes a study
YORK, UK: Fear of the dentist is something some people suffer from more than others. With multiple reasons for dental anxiety and its effects, there is ...
Fluoride varnish application aids in prevention and progression of caries in children
COLOGNE, Germany: Whereas caries in adults and adolescents in Germany is declining, research has found that about 14 per cent of 3-year-olds in the country ...
Resistance to anti-fungal drugs increased seen in severe childhood dental caries
PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: Some young children experience severe dental caries that resists normal therapies. According to a recent study carried out by ...
Tooth loss in Middle-aged is linked to increased coronary heart disease risk
NEW ORLEANS, U.S.: Losing two or more teeth in middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, according to preliminary research. The ...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs provide more effective dental pain relief
CLEVELAND, U.S.: Effective pain management is of utmost importance to dental practitioners. Opioid and nonopioid analgesic agents are among the commonly ...
3-D printed and drug filled dentures can now keep infections away
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Statistically speaking, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. denture-wearing population suffer frequent fungal infections leading to denture ...
Treating Incipient Dental Caries In Children, A New Method Developed
WASHINGTON, U.S.: Prevention of dental caries in children is the best way to improve their oral health; however, many patients would be thrilled to have ...
Shovel-shaped incisors a result of genetic mutation from last ice age
BERKELEY, Calif., U.S.: Scientists have been puzzled by the evolutionary adaptation behind a common tooth trait of northeastern Asians and Native Americans:...
10 essential aspects for implementing magnification in your practice
Today magnification has revolutionized dentistry all around the world. Higher magnification with a dental operating microscope (DOM) is clearly an asset, ...
Stop unauthorized courses or face strict action, warns Dental Council of India
New Delhi: India; In its notice dated 12th April 2018, Dental council of India (DCI) has recognized that several dental courses conducted by certain ...
The Trefoil Concept: A ground breaking graftless solution introduced in India
Bangalore, India: Dr. Kenji W. Higuchi introduced the Trefoil concept to the world at the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2016, New York. The same day ...
3D Printing: the latest vogue in Dentistry
From defense, aerospace technology, art, jewellery, cloth designing to firearms, 3D printing, an exciting technology is gaining attention of innovative ...
Custom shield Technique
An idea of Gaetano Paolone and Salvatore Scolavino and the style italiano team, is the "Custom Shield technique”. In this technique the height and the ...
Mandahasam programme to make elders in Kerala smile again
Mandahasam in Malayalam means Smile. It is also the name of the latest initiative by the Social Justice (SJ) department of Kerala. It's main objective is...
Implant Study Group reaches another milestone, completes 35 batches
Implant study group (ISG) reached another milestone with the graduation of its 35th batch. For over 15 years, Dr. Girish Rao and Dr. Anandakrishna GN, ...