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Dental News
Dantha Bhagya scheme by Karnataka govt for people below poverty line
Dantha Bhagya scheme launched in 2014 by the Karnataka govt aims to provide free complete dentures/partial dentures for the people of the state who are ...
Novel PCR test expected to improve oral cancer detection and treatment
LONDON, UK: Seeking to improve oral cancer detection and treatment, researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed the first polymerase ...
Making smart investments in dentistry!! - Dr. Surabhi Mahidhar
Dr. Surabhi Mahidhar tells his own story in simple words – invest in your practice needs.
FDI cancels this year’s World Dental Congress
MUMBAI, India: Today, FDI World Dental Federation announced that its 2022 World Dental Congress scheduled for 29 September to 2 October in Mumbai will not ...
175 countries sign historic global treaty to end plastic pollution
Every year, more than 400 million tonnes of plastic are manufactured around the globe. Over 300 million tonnes of plastic end up in landfills, with 11 ...
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 ...
The Forsyth Institute: More than a century of oral health innovation
This guest editorial comes from Dr. Wenyuan Shi, Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Executive Officer of The Forsyth Institute – the only independent ...
Alveolar deficiency management in lateral upper incisor agenesis
The second most common dental agenesis is that of the maxillary lateral incisors, after agenesis of the mandibular third molars.1 This common agenesis has ...
Interview with Prof. Louis Hardan, inventor of Smile Lite MDP: "We do not take a picture. We make a picture"
Prof. Louis Hardan, called the Father of Mobile Dental Photography, is the inventor of Smile Lite MDP (Smile Line) a device to take high-quality dental ...
Extension of Ceramill CAD/CAM workflow—digital solutions lead the way into the dental practice
KOBLACH, Austria: With its Ceramill Direct Restoration Solution (DRS), Amann Girrbach has extended its integrated digital workflow to the dentist and thus ...
An epidemic within the pandemic- Dr. B.M. Rudagi
COVID-19 is still an ongoing pandemic that has put the world in gridlock since 2020. In the mortifying second wave of COVID-19, India witnessed rattling ...
Here's the analysis of toothpaste market in India
The Indian oral care market is worth ~ ₹ 15,000 CR comprising of toothpaste, toothbrush, tooth powder, mouthwash, and denture care. ...
Geo-mapping Early Childhood Caries (ECC) in India
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a significant concern. Geo-maps have been extensively used abroad for presenting epidemiological data based on caries risk. ...
LM Arte Solo Anterior Composite Sculpting Instrument - Aesthetic Dentistry Review (Feb 2022)
Composite sculpting instruments are a daily need and requirement for restorative dentists. This article reviews one instrument you might want to have in ...
Nano-engineered biomaterials for bone tissue engineering
A recently published special issue of nanomaterials explores the recent advances related to nano-engineered strategies for biomaterials and implants in bone...
Artificial enamel: tougher & more durable than natural enamel
Finally, researchers have succeeded in designing artificial enamel, which seems to have much better mechanical properties compared to natural enamel –...
Grade 11 students build AI tech to detect oral cancer
Two students of grade 11 have developed an AI-based device called the Mouthscope to screen oral cancer and precancerous lesions & conditions, which has ...
"Digital-first economy, blockchain, tech-mediated edu" - Union budget 2022 highlights
The key themes that stand out from the budget announcements are a big focus on capital expenditure, promoting a greener economy, leveraging the impact of ...
"Nitin Doshi, gem of a person" - Dentists pen heartfelt tributes
Tributes are pouring in from dentists for their highly admired and respected dental dealer Nitin Doshi of Doshi Marketing Corporation, Mumbai, after his ...
Interview: "eLAB helps you follow new paths; digital try-in is a game-changer" Sascha Hein
As we usher in the new year, India is on the brink of a digital dentistry revolution. With intraoral scanners becoming commonplace, we have begun ...
Broken screw removal hack - Dr. Udatta Kher
Retrieval of fractured screws is a frustrating procedure. Dr. Udatta Kher shares his simple technique using which, over the years he has successfully ...
Dental start-up Smiles.ai raises $23 million in series A round
The venture capital industry in India is growing by leaps and bounds. Gone are the days when entrepreneurs and their venture capitalists were bound only to ...
"Novel Arch Bar" patent by Dr. Soumendu Karak, OMFS
Dr. Soumendu Karak, OMFS practicing in Phuleshwar, West Bengal has patented his innovation “Novel Arch Bar” that offers benefits in relation to its ease...
Is loss of taste overestimated among COVID-19 patients?
TRIESTE, Italy: The majority of COVID-19 patients self-report olfactory and gustatory disfunction, making these among the most common symptoms of the ...
Over 10,000 dental implants placed using Yomi robotic system
MIAMI, US: Yomi, a robot-assisted surgical device developed by the healthcare start-up Neocis, gained FDA clearance for general dental implant procedures in...
Esthetic Dentistry Review: Esthetrix Blaster
The Blaster, although needs some modifications, can be a great addition to your armamentarium for restorative and adhesive dentistry.
Study identifies oral bacteria that lower antiviral immunity in oral cavity
LOUISVILLE, Ky., US: Researchers from the US have recently examined the role that oral microbes play in regulating antiviral responses in the oral cavity. ...
COVID-19 advances acceptance of teledentistry among patients
Dubai, UAE: A survey of residents in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has found that 88% of the respondents appreciate the advantages of teledentistry and online ...
Your T-cells are recognizing Omicron
Although the newer variants of SARS-CoV-2 have weakened people’s antibody defenses, the second arm of the immune system (T cell immunity) has retained its...
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) to reduce dental fear among children
Dental anxiety is a global issue and children are often scared of visiting a dentist. The UK has found ‘very high’ levels of dental anxiety in kids. A ...