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Titanium particles linked to antibiotic failure in peri-implantitis

NEWARK, N.J., US: In peri-implantitis cases that persist despite standard antimicrobial therapy, it is not clear what prevents the host response from ...

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When your surgical guide isn't enough: A case-based approach to dynamic navigation

Surgical guides have transformed implant placement for millions of cases — and they have been an excellent tool. But guides are built on a pre-operative ...

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The dental hygiene event of the year heads to Fort Worth this September

If you’re investing in your clinical education, chances are your dental hygienists are just as committed to staying sharp. This fall, ADHA26 — the ...

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Dental Tribune announces partnership with GNYDM to produce the official on-site publication for its 2026 meeting

Dental Tribune is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the Board of the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) to produce the official daily ...

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Plant-based chewing gum reduces oral microbes associated with head and neck cancer

PHILADELPHIA, US: Oral and oropharyngeal cancers remain a significant clinical challenge, and growing evidence has linked the oral microbiome to head and ...

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Smart learning for enhanced implant care: Keystone Dental launches new online education platform

Keystone Dental, a global medical technology company, has launched the Keystone Dental Campus, a new online education platform for dental professionals. The...

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Digital workflows for complex adult aligner treatment

Adult orthodontic treatment is considered one of the largest areas of growth in orthodontics. While many orthodontic practices have traditionally been ...

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Dental 3D-printing emissions: “Inhalation exposure is often overlooked”

3D printing using resins has become an important part of dental workflows, but the materials, printer operation and post-processing may pose inhalation ...

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Registration opens for reimagined DS World Las Vegas

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has announced that registration is now open for Dentsply Sirona (DS) World Las Vegas 2026, which will take place on ...

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Slide-and-tilt stackable surgical guides for full‑arch implant reconstruction—Part 1: Maxillary arch

Prosthetically driven implant placement has become a fundamental principle in contemporary implant dentistry, particularly in the treatment of edentulous ...

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Beyond nylon: Review explores use of silicone toothbrushes in preventive oral care

CINCINNATI, US: Equitable global oral health requires preventive tools that are affordable and sustainable, but plastic toothbrushes with nylon bristles may...

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Register for the 2026 Florida Dental Convention!

Take your dental practice to the next level and register for the 2026 Florida Dental Convention (FDC2026). FDC2026 will take place June 25 to 27 at the ...

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Dentsply Sirona launches AI-enabled diagnostic aid for periapical radiolucencies

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has launched Smart View – Detect, a diagnostic aid that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to detect periapical ...

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US dental opioid dispensing drops sharply but remains high internationally

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: Opioid overprescription remains a major concern in dentistry. Although the prescription of opioids by dentists in the US has decreased...

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Researchers target tuneable denture materials for next-generation prostheses

AURORA, Colo., US: Multi-material 3D-printing of monolithic dentures in a single build has been a significant advance in digital denture fabrication. ...

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AI chatbots show promise as educational adjuncts in endodontics

DALLAS, US: As artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly explored in dental education and clinical learning, questions remain about how reliably ...

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Apollo investment supports vVARDIS’s global Curodont expansion

ZUG, Switzerland: Swiss dental manufacturer vVARDIS has announced a strategic minority investment from funds managed by Apollo, a global alternative asset ...

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Why I changed how I plan clear aligner treatment (and why it may have changed forever)

Before we dive in, I want you to think about what you feel is the biggest reason why your clear aligner treatment is not going as well as it should. There ...

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Unilateral Class II correction in less than a year using leading edge aligners

Today’s consumers want to improve their bite or smile using “braces that don’t show” — meaning aligners, while getting great results quickly and ...

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Orthodontics everywhere: AAO Annual Session finishes up in style

The thrills continue in Central Florida as the American Association of Orthodontists’ annual meeting continues at the Orange County Convention Center. ...

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Laser curing and the fatal flaws of LEDs

LED curing lights have been the industry standard for decades, and for good reason. They are more convenient and effective than the halogen lights that ...

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Ormco EtchFree Bonding system: Introducing the next generation of bonding, inspired by nature

Ormco EtchFree Bonding is a fully moisture-tolerant orthodontic bonding system that eliminates acid etching from orthodontic bonding, optimizing the bonding...

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Confidence and predictability — connected by Dentsply Sirona

Confidence in orthodontics doesn’t just happen. It’s built when the right technologies, products, services and people are connected in the right way. ...

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Dentsply Sirona and Smile Train win Halo Award for Best Technology for Good Initiative

Dentsply Sirona and Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, have been honored with a 2026 Gold Halo Award in the category of Best ...

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Introducing Monet+: One second curing, perfected

When AMD introduced the Monet laser curing light in 2020, the dental world wasn’t sure what to make of it. Was it truly possible to completely cure ...

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New preliminary study finds FXClear Aligners deliver faster treatment, fewer visits, and greater predictability

OrthoFX announced preliminary results from a retrospective clinical study comparing treatment effectiveness and predictability of its FXClear aligner system...

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Ormco expands digital bonding to more orthodontic bracket systems at AAO 2026

Ormco Corporation, a global leader in orthodontic solutions for more than 65 years, this week announced the expanded capabilities of Ormco Digital Bonding ...

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How a fully integrated workflow is quietly reshaping orthodontics

Inside any orthodontic practice today, you’ll see a familiar dance: patients moving between chairs, assistants shifting from scans to photos and ...

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Orthodontics innovation on display: AAO Annual Meeting kicks off in Orlando

Orlando is jam packed with exciting thills, and one of those is taking place over the next few days right at the Orange County Convention Center. The ...

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SureSmile digital orthodontics: one software platform, multiple appliances

SureSmile digital orthodontics delivers a comprehensive, integrated solution designed to support diagnostic precision, workflow efficiency and predictable ...

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OrthoFX introduces the first fully integrated buttons into a clear aligner

OrthoFX announced the launch of its FXIntegrated Buttons — the industry’s first fully integrated buttons, completely and seamlessly manufactured as an ...

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AAO publishes position paper to guide clinical use of AI

As products utilizing artificial intelligence rapidly emerge in the orthodontic market, clinicians, educators and residents are increasingly aware of the ...

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Study links oral bacterium to breast cancer initiation and progression

BALTIMORE, US: Growing evidence suggests that the oral microbiome may influence the development of cancers beyond the oral cavity. In a recent preclinical ...

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Dentsply Sirona’s Implant Solutions World Summit 2026 unveils scientific programme and masterclasses

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona is inviting clinicians from around the world to Gothenburg in Sweden on 25–27 June for Implant Solutions World ...

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New implant prognosis model shows strong five-year predictive value

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Unlike earlier implant prognosis models that focused on peri-implant bone loss or disease stage, a newly proposed system integrates ...

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Smartphone imaging tool supports early detection of oral cancer

HOUSTON, US: Because oral cancer is still frequently only diagnosed at an advanced stage, there is a need for adjunctive tools that support early detection ...

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