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Non-invasive correction of Class III anterior open bite in 7.75 months with clear aligners

Anterior open bites present orthodontists with a unique challenge: achieving successful and timely treatment while minimizing patient inconvenience. ...

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WVU orthodontists testing innovative technology for making ‘shape memory’ dental aligners

West Virginia University is one of three U.S. universities testing a new technology that incorporates “shape memory” material for clear plastic dental ...

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AAO and Stand for the Silent encourage individuals to act against bullying

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the world’s oldest and largest dental specialty organization, is partnering with Stand for the Silent, a ...

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Smile Train launches global ‘Smile Wall’ campaign to celebrate World Smile Day

In honor of World Smile Day on Oct. 3, Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, is proud to announce the Smile Wall campaign, a...

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OrthoFX’s All-In-One Aligner Solution: designed to achieve and maintain smile results

Clear aligner treatment has evolved beyond simply straightening teeth. Today’s patients want comfort, convenience and confidence that their results will ...

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America’s ToothFairy invites dental professionals to join 2025 ‘My Smile Matters’ campaign for Dental Hygiene Month

As National Dental Hygiene Month approaches, America’s ToothFairy is calling on dental professionals across the nation to participate in its fourth annual...

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The future of dentistry: Younger female dentists are reshaping the profession

CHICAGO, US: Dentistry is undergoing a generational and gender shift. As highlighted in The U.S. Dentist Workforce, a new report from the American Dental ...

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The Tooth Fairy has been working overtime this year

In recognition of National Tooth Fairy Day on Aug. 22, Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2025 Original Tooth Fairy Poll. Now in its 27th ...

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FDA finalises guidance on animal studies for dental bone grafting devices

SILVER SPRING, Md., US: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised guidance on animal studies for dental bone grafting material devices, aiming...

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Meet the winner of the Great Oral Health Pitch Grand 2025 Finale: Adrian Finzelberg, founder of KiDDY CAPS

The Shils Fund proudly announces Adrian Finzelberg, founder of KiDDY CAPS, as the grand prize winner of the 2025 Shils Fund Great Oral Health Pitch Grand ...

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AGD backs legislation to safeguard community water fluoridation

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), along with several leading dental organizations, has signed a joint letter to U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver ...

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LightSpun raises US$13 million as dental AI continues to expand

BOSTON, US: Dental artificial intelligence (AI) startup LightSpun has secured US$13 million (€11 million*) in new funding, positioning the company at ...

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SprintRay acquires EnvisionTEC dental product portfolio

LOS ANGELES, US: SprintRay, the global leader in dental 3D printing, has announced the acquisition of the EnvisionTEC/ETEC (formerly part of Desktop Health)...

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Celebrating six years of strategic collaboration: DTI and ICD strengthen their global impact

LEIPZIG, Germany: For the past six years, Dental Tribune International (DTI) and the International College of Dentists (ICD) have been engaged in a ...

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Microplastics in dentistry: An invisible threat to patients and practitioners

WASHINGTON, US: Covering everything, including composite fillings and disposable suction tips, plastics are woven into all aspects of modern dental care. ...

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Cannabis use disorder linked to more than triple the risk of oral cancer

SAN DIEGO, US: As cannabis use becomes more common, its health risks remain under investigation—particularly its impact on cancer. Some users develop ...

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The most common dental practice valuation myths

Selling a dental practice is a watershed moment for any clinician, and it is essential that they avoid costly pitfalls in the transition process. According ...

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Maple polyphenol shows promise in preventing dental biofilms

WASHINGTON, US: Natural compounds continue to attract attention as potential alternatives to synthetic agents in caries prevention. A research team at the ...

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Double patient volume and revenue with LuxCreo’s 4D Aligner system

Complete Dental Solutions (CDS) is a leading dental practice in Downey in California in US and is a well-established dental practice that I have the ...

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CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal wins research award

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: Kuraray Noritake Dental recently launched CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal, a flowable composite with a simplified approach to shade...

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Hydrogel reservoir delivers artificial saliva to relieve xerostomia

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., US: Xerostomia is frequently encountered in patients receiving haemodialysis, chemotherapy or radiotherapy and is strongly associated ...

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Trust AI, the ChatGPT for dentists, raises US$6 million in seed funding

SAN FRANCISCO, US: The migration of myriad dental services on to the cloud is one of the major dimensions of transformation occurring in dentistry. A key ...

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A new era in ICD communication begins as IMPACT and digital newsfeed go live

FLINT, Mich., US: IMPACT, a bold step forwards in the global communications of the International College of Dentists (ICD), has just been launched. As ...

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Alpha-gal syndrome: Tick-borne allergy poses hidden risks in dentistry

BALTIMORE, US: Alpha-gal syndrome is a delayed allergic reaction to a specific carbohydrate molecule found in mammalian meat and certain medical products ...

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SureSmile clear aligners—a proven system for predictably treating malocclusion

Malocclusion is a pervasive oral health issue associated with numerous diseases and conditions that may affect a patient’s overall health and quality of ...

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How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will reshape dentistry

CHICAGO, US: As one of President Donald Trump’s proudest accomplishments, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), enacted in July 2025, is a sweeping ...

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New 3D-printed denture solution available in the US

ROCK HILL, S.C., US: 3D Systems has announced the US commercial launch of its NextDent Jetted Denture Solution. The denture system utilises multiple ...

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DSO perspectives: Part 1―maintaining clinical autonomy and culture in a group practice setting

As dental support organisations (DSOs) continue to grow in presence and scale, many dentists are asking an important question: is it possible to preserve ...

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WaveOne Gold turns ten: Dentsply Sirona celebrates a decade of endodontic innovation

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: WaveOne Gold, Dentsply Sirona’s clinically proven single-shaping reciprocating file system, celebrates its tenth anniversary this ...

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How to overcome obstacles in offering interdisciplinary dental care

Delivery of dental care falls into two categories: single provider care (uni-disciplinary) and collaborative care. The structure of a practice—that is, ...

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