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AI to help with straightening teeth

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A new tool being developed by a Danish team will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial intelligence and virtual patients, the...

Dentist Graham Stokes to chair MPS Council

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The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of Dr Graham Stokes as its next chair of Council. Dental Protection Australia is an important part of MPS...

ADA NSW calls on government to commit to funding for a...

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Three years since the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (RCACQS) made its recommendations, the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch is calling...

Research team discovers new method to test for oral cancer

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US researchers have discovered a non-invasive, low-cost test to detect oral cancer, monitor precancerous lesions and determine when a biopsy is warranted. The findings of the research...

Overjet raises $53m: the largest investment in the history of dental...

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Overjet, the world-leader in dental AI, has announced a $53.2m Series C round: the largest investment ever in artificial intelligence for dentistry. It brings Overjet's...

Revolutionising dentistry with the dental operative microscope

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Traditionally, dentistry relied on the human eye for diagnosis and treatment. However, as procedures require more precision, conventional methods face limitations, especially in complex...

SDF prevents cavities and keeps existing ones from worsening in school-based...

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An inexpensive, cavity-fighting liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) worked as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay in a school...

Henry Schein named as one of the world’s most ethical companies

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Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition...

Patients happy to receive weight loss advice during routine dental appointments

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As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a UK study has found that patients would welcome support from...

Overcoming dental fear with the tap of an app

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A new app created by US researchers shows promise in treating dental anxiety, using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness—all from the...

When it comes to bad breath, some bacterial interactions really stink

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Having bad breath really stinks. Now, researchers from Japan report that a particular combination of bacteria in our mouths may be responsible for producing...

Gargling away the ‘bad’ bacteria in type 2 diabetes

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More than bad breath, there is growing evidence that ongoing inflammation in the mouth, like with gum disease, is associated with serious diseases such...