Smile Escapes

Cytrans Granules: Exploring the role of an alloplast in regenerative therapy

VIENNA, Austria: At EuroPerio11, which is currently being held in Vienna in Austria, GC will present a dedicated symposium focusing on the clinical potential of Cytrans Granules, a synthetic bone graft material designed to support safe, effective and predictable outcomes in regenerative therapy. The session, titled “Cytrans Granules: An alloplast for your armamentarium,” will provide […]

Does the term ‘dentistry’ need a rethink?

Whoever would have guessed that a debate on gender identity would have such resonance for dentistry? Kevin Lewis uncovers some unexpected lessons for us to consider. Last month’s landmark ruling in the Supreme Court on the sensitive question of legal gender ie what is and isn’t a ‘woman’ in the eyes of the law, has… 

More than one in four of all patients present with active caries, research finds

Colgate discusses the high prevalence of active caries which continues to affect the UK population, and how dental professionals can help. Dental caries is still a problem, with 27% of adults presenting with obvious caries (with an average of 2.1 teeth affected) (Public Health England, 2020), and 33% of children presenting with obvious caries (with… 

Patent hosts EuroPerio session on zero peri-implantitis

VIENNA, Austria: According to a large-scale study review by Derks et al.,¹ one in five implant patients develops peri-implantitis, and nearly twice as many suffer from peri-implant mucositis, which can progress to peri-implantitis if left untreated. Peri-implantitis causes irreversible damage that compromises the long-term aesthetics and function of implant restorations—and often results in implant failure. […]

“EuroPerio11 embodies the modern spirit of periodontics”

EuroPerio11, organised by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), is the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry. Held this year in Vienna, the initiative brings together the global periodontics community. As the event unfolds, the minds behind EuroPerio11 can see the fruits of their labour ripening. Dental Tribune International spoke to one of […]

Algorithms to predict mouth cancer could offer ‘earlier diagnoses’

The development of the new broad-spectrum predictive algorithms ‘marks the first time oral cancer has been included’ in predictive modelling. The algorithms are ‘much more sensitive than existing models’ and could potentially lead to earlier diagnosis of cancer according to researchers. Previous models have used information about a patient’s age, family history, medical diagnoses, symptoms,… 

New natural compound therapy shows promise in managing periodontal disease

PHILADELPHIA, US: Periodontal disease affects nearly 60% of adults over the age of 65 and imposes a considerable burden—medically, psychologically and financially. In light of these impacts, recent research conducted at Penn Dental Medicine suggests that an approach which targets senescent cells—cells that have permanently ceased dividing typically in response to stressors—may offer an innovative […]

“EuroPerio11 is a platform where everyone can contribute, learn and grow”

Prof. Lior Shapira, the scientific chair of EuroPerio11, which will take place fom 14 to 17 May, brings a wealth of experience to the helm of this premier congress. As professor of periodontal research at the Hebrew University–Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem, he has been instrumental in advancing periodontal science. His tenure as […]