exocad unveils expanded programme highlights for Insights 2026
2026-03-18
exocad has announced extended programme details for Insights 2026 taking place from 30 Apr to 1 May 2026 in Palma de Mallorca (Image: exocad) exocad,
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DMP Dental Industry presents BRIGHT Temporary C&B at AEEDC Dubai 2026
2026-01-20
DUBAI, UAE: DMP Dental Industry, a family-owned business, has entered its fifth decade of designing, delivering and developing solutions that support dental professionals worldwide. With
Introducing Zolid Lunaris: High-translucency zirconia with intensified chroma
2026-01-15
MÄDER, Austria: Amann Girrbach, a pioneer and leading innovator in dental CAD/CAM technology, has announced the launch of Zolid Lunaris, a new zirconia material that
Ivoclar launches IPS e.max Ceram Art
2025-12-22
SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Ivoclar has introduced IPS e.max Ceram Art, a ready-to-use line of stain, glaze and structure pastes for the customisation of ceramic restorations. The
Turkey emerges as a key destination for cosmetic dentistry, industry observers note
2025-12-15
International interest in cosmetic dentistry has increased steadily over the past decade, with patients increasingly travelling abroad for treatments such as dental veneers. Traditionally, the
COP6 confirms 2034 amalgam phase-out with key clinical exemption
2025-11-20
GENEVA, Switzerland: The global regulation of dental amalgam has entered a new phase after parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury adopted a decision at
IDGC campus for glass-ceramic dentistry now open with first live webinar in November
2025-10-30
The Institute of Dental Glass Ceramics (IDGC) has launched an international online campus dedicated to advancing the art and science of glass-ceramic dentistry. Designed as
Microplastics in dentistry: An invisible threat to patients and practitioners
2025-09-03
WASHINGTON, US: Covering everything, including composite fillings and disposable suction tips, plastics are woven into all aspects of modern dental care. Yet a growing body
Impact of Blinding Shade Guides on the Precision of Colour Selection and Hue Preference in Dental Practice
2025-03-26
Abstract Objectives: This study evaluated the impact of blinding shade guide tabs on the accuracy of colour selection and the preference for shades in
Tooth Bleaching Effects on Colour Matching of Single-Shade Composite Restorations
2025-01-27
Abstract Background: Tooth bleaching is a common cosmetic procedure, but it can result in colour mismatches with existing resin composite restorations. However, single-shade composite
A guide to common dental materials
2024-11-29
Umair Afzal shares a simple and concise overview of dental materials for dental students – a game-changer for revision. While at dental school, I always
Trends in Teaching Posterior Restorations in North American Dental Schools: A Comparative Study
2024-10-10
Abstract Objectives: To compare trends in teaching and placement of composite resin versus amalgam in posterior restorations in Canadian dental schools with those in