Native America Needs More Dentists
2021-05-10
Many Native American and Alaskan Native communities don’t have enough dental professionals to provide adequate oral healthcare. For example, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is
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Joint statement on arrangements for dental education and training, while measures are in place to control the spread of COVID-19
2021-05-10
Updated: 10 May 2021 Version 3: previous version dated 23 September 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on students and trainees in
Planmeca USA Announces Enhanced Capabilities with Henry Schein One DDX Integration
2021-05-10
Planmeca USA, an industry-leading manufacturer of dental imaging and CAD/CAM equipment, announced today the integration of its all-in-one software, Planmeca Romexis®, with Henry Schein One’s
New eco-friendly aspirator: Hygotip® XL Bio
2021-05-10
The Swedish-based manufacturer, Orsing, has introduced Hygotip® XL Bio, an environment-friendly aspirator fitting 16mm systems. Now owned by Directa AB, the company has launched a range
Celebrate Gum Health Day on May 12
2021-05-10
“Gum diseases are preventable” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2021, a worldwide initiative on May 12 promoted by the European Federation of Periodontology
The growing problem of molar incisor hypomineralisation in children
2021-05-10
Amanda Gallie talks about the management and treatment of an increasingly common paediatric condition. Minimal intervention dentistry (MID) is a holistic approach to oral healthcare.
Guidelines for Home Isolation of mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases Dr.Tanya Kusum
2021-05-09
Guidelines for Home Isolation of mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 casesDuring this catastrophic second wave, numerous cases are advised for home isolation. This article summarises the revised guidelines
The alx3 Gene Shapes Craniofacial Development
2021-05-09
Researchers at the University of Colorado (CU) School of Dental Medicine have identified the function of a specific gene, called alx3, that shapes the area
Twitter Can Be Useful in Dental Education
2021-05-08
Twitter may be a useful learning tool in dental education, according to an analysis of five cross-sectional studies and two cohort studies performed by an
Dentistry podcast – Justin Leigh on selling in dentistry
2021-05-08
This week we speak to Justin Leigh who discusses why he is passionate about breaking down stigmas surrounding sales in dentistry. Justin is the founder
Massachusetts Dental Society Names 2021 10 Under Ten
2021-05-07
The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) has announced its 2021 “10 Under Ten,” recognizing new dentists in the state and their diverse impacts on the dental
Deaf Awareness Week – the importance of inclusive communication
2021-05-07
Natalie Bradley discusses the importance of Deaf Awareness Week in dentistry and offers advice for effective and inclusive communication. The first week of May has