Low-dose CBCT and AI planning improve imaging for children with special healthcare needs
MALMÖ, Sweden: New research conducted at Malmö University has found that radiation exposure from dental imaging can be reduced for paediatric patients with special healthcare needs, including those with cleft lip and palate, while maintaining adequate imaging quality. It also developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to improve preoperative planning and thus support more […]
Leading the charge with 3D-printed prostheses
I have been a registered denturist for over 20 years. At our laboratory and clinic, we specialise in removable prosthetic solutions: partial dentures, complete dentures, immediate dentures and implant-supported dentures. We are located near White Rock in British Columbia in Canada, on the coast about 40 minutes south-east of Vancouver.
New Zealand Dental Association wants more dental students
AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Besides a persistent dental crisis, New Zealand is facing an annual migration net loss of tens of thousands of young working age adults. However, according to the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA), most dentists who complete their training in the country remain in the domestic dental workforce. The association is urging the […]
Low vitamin D in pregnancy linked to childhood caries
Lower levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy were associated with increased odds of early childhood caries in babies in a new study. Researchers from Zhejiang University tested the blood of more than 4,000 pregnant people during each trimester and 42 days postpartum. Their babies then attended follow-up appointments up to the age of five,…
R&D Tax Credits for Dentists—featuring Andre Shevchuck
Dental Boardroom Podcast – R&D Tax Credit View More Episodes: Is a salesperson trying to talk you into claiming an R&D tax credit for your dental office? It can be tempting to trust a pitch like this and leverage research and development to reduce your tax liability. But how do you…
Acteon Optima: a compact and user-focused CBCT unit
When it comes to imaging technology, the Acteon Optima stands out as a truly exceptional CBCT solution, combining elegant design, unrivalled compactness, and outstanding user experience. In a market where space, efficiency and clinical confidence matter more than ever, the Optima delivers on every level. Compact, beautifully built, and designed for any surgery The Acteon…
Experts publish new consensus guidance on managing dentine hypersensitivity in the Middle East and Africa
LEIPZIG, Germany: A recent expert review has set out evidence-based consensus recommendations to help dental teams in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) diagnose and manage dentine hypersensitivity systematically in daily practice. The guidelines, developed by an advisory board panel of 12 dental experts from eight MEA countries, emphasise routine screening and a stepwise care pathway. […]
Experts to design quieter dental drills to reduce dental anxiety
Experts are designing a dental drill that minimises noise without compromising efficiency as research shows its a key source of dental anxiety. Dr Tomomi Yamada, a dentist and assistant professor at the University of Osaka’s graduate school of dentistry, and collaborators looked into the sound of the dental drill and how it related to dental…
How to take the fear out of oral surgery
Kaila Girvan rethinks the patient experience in private practice to prevent and address fear surrounding oral surgery. Let’s face it, no one wants oral surgery. Even in high-end private practices, where patients are accustomed to luxury touches and short waiting times, the word ‘surgery’ can trigger anxiety. And understandably so. For most people, surgery means…
Dentaid celebrates 45 years of oral health innovation
BARCELONA, Spain: This year, Dentaid marked 45 years in oral health. Founded in 1980 as a small family business, the company has grown into an international oral health specialist with eight subsidiaries across Europe and Latin America, a team of more than 700 professionals and a presence in over 60 countries. Its headquarters and laboratories […]