Smile Escapes

Graphy goes public on South Korea’s stock exchange

SEOUL, South Korea: Digital dentistry pioneer Graphy has been officially listed on the KOSDAQ, South Korea’s electronic stock exchange. Known for independently developing advanced 3D-printing resin materials for dentistry and the world’s first directly 3D-printed shape memory aligner, the listing marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s expansion across the global digital orthodontics sector.  

What can the UK learn from Jamaican dentistry?

Charlie Stewart speaks to dental hygienist Stacianne Tennant about her previous experiences in Jamaican and American dentistry, and her role in developing the dental hygiene and therapy course at the University of Suffolk. Stacianne Tennant emigrated to the UK with previous dental experience from Jamaica and on the American dental hygiene examination board. She’s a… 

The role of rhinology in dental implant surgery

Abbad Toma explains the impact of rhinology, focused on conditions of the nose and paranasal sinuses, on dental implant surgery and how collaboration with a rhinologist can improve outcomes. Rhinology is a subspecialty of ear, nose and throat surgery (ENT) specialising in conditions of the nose and paranasal sinuses. This brings the rhinologist very close… 

ClearCorrect and DSD join forces to transform digital treatment planning

The seamless interdisciplinary workflow delivered by the partnership enhances treatment predictability and sets a new standard in clear aligner therapy. ClearCorrect, the Straumann Group’s clear aligner brand, has announced a strategic partnership with Digital Smile Design (DSD), combining ClearCorrect’s advanced clear aligner technology with DSD’s world-renowned facially guided, interdisciplinary planning approach. Together, these two forward-thinking… 

Teens who lose teeth 42% more likely to be bullied

Adolescents who are missing teeth due to decay or trauma are more frequently bullied, new research has found. The study analysed data following the health outcomes of 4,400 children from the ages of eight to 15 years. It found that bullying was more than 40% more common among teenagers who had lost teeth. Professor Ankur… 

European dental roadshow stops in Leipzig

LEIPZIG, Germany: The Planmeca European Roadshow made a stop in Leipzig on 27 August, bringing a range of dental solutions directly to dental teams based in and around the city. Hosted by the German dental distributor Plandent, the event included an exhibition of dental products in the upper sections of Leipzig’s main football stadium, as well […]