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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) ...

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“Oral health is a fundamental human right”

On World Refugee Day, FDI World Dental Federation unveiled a pivotal policy brief titled Addressing Oral Health Needs in Refugees: Policy and Collaboration ...

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“There is so much opportunity to improve the quality of life of patients with head and neck tumours”

Head and neck cancer may have drastic, long-lasting consequences, and dental professionals can play a crucial role in the patient’s treatment plan. Dental...

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Researchers develop at-home test that can diagnose gingivitis

CINCINNATI, US: The prevalence of gingivitis continues to be a significant public health concern, and barriers such as limited access to healthcare and high...

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New research examines ameloblasts, holds promise for regenerative dentistry

SEATTLE, US: Murine models have been instrumental in studying tooth development; however, significant differences in tooth shape, number of cusps, and the ...

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New method of safe and painless drug delivery is to be commercially available

SINGAPORE: Some ways of administering medication, such as rectal insertions, can be distressing and unpleasant for patients. Researchers at the National ...

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FDI celebrates World Oral Health Day

GENEVA, Switzerland: Every year on 20 March, people around the globe unite to celebrate World Oral Health Day (WOHD) and put the spotlight on the immense ...

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Largest study to date on dental caries experience in Norwegian adult population

OSLO, Norway: Seeking to fill the gap on available epidemiological data on the present oral health situation in Norway, researchers have recently assessed ...

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Good oral health may prevent severe COVID-19 progression

LEIPZIG, Germany: Given that little time has passed since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, it comes as no surprise that only sparse data on COVID-19 is available...

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Towards a healthy mouth with [BE YOU.]

Most of us know that proper brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride is the first step in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Despite this, ...

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DT Middle East & Africa No. 3+4, 2025

News / From chairside to cyberspace: Surviving disasters— why dentists need more than traditional backup / Practice management by “staying informed, flexible and executing with intention” / Industry news