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World Implant Orthodontic Conference heads to Dubai

DUBAI, UAE: The 2015 World Implant Orthodontic Conference (WIOC), the seventh annual meeting of the World Implant Orthodontic Association, will be held from...

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Teeth Whitening – No Longer a Sensitive Subject!

The popular accessory nowadays is not just the handbag, the shoes, or the Chihuahua; it’s the pearly white smile to boost appearance and self-esteem. In ...

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African Union for Oral Health to hold first dental congress in Tunisia

Gammarth, Tunisia: Under the theme “Oral health in Africa: The modern dentistry era challenge”, L'Union Africaine Pour la Santé ...

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The BIG Issue: Let’s Talk Bad Breath

Bad breath (halitosis) is a common problem that affects most adults at some point during their lives, and for up to a quarter of adults, on a more regular ...

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Dentist who killed lion closes practice and disappears after massive protests

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., USA/DETE, Zimbabwe: In record time, Dr. Walter James Palmer has become infamous all over the world. The dentist from Minnesota, who is ...

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An Unerupted Maxillary Permanent Central Incisor and its Multi-Faceted Management

Monitoring the developing dentition is part and parcel of a general dental practitioner’s (GDP) routine and this relies on the basic knowledge of tooth ...

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Beverly Hills Formula reveals the secrets of whitening toothpastes!

Beverly Hills Formula has been working hard to provide premium quality oral care products for the dental sector through their range of whitening toothpastes...

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New human ancestor discovered in Ethiopia based on fossil teeth

WORANSO-MILLE, Ethiopia: Australopithecus deyiremeda is the name of a new fossil hominid species that was discovered in the central region of Afar in ...

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IDEA Dakar to get patronage of Senegalese Ministry of Health

DAKAR, Senegal: The first International Dental Exhibition Africa (IDEA) to be held in Dakar from 17 to 19 October by the Italian Dental Industries ...

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Face asymmetries in children and adolescents

Perfect bilateral body symmetry is more of a theoretic concept that seldom exists in living organisms. However, pronounced and recognizable face asymmetries...

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Myths vs. Truths

There are many misunderstandings surrounding whitening toothpastes. We tackle the common patient misconceptions to help you confidently recommend the most ...

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Myths vs. Truths

DUBAI, UAE: There are many misunderstandings surrounding whitening toothpastes. We tackle the common patient misconceptions to help you confidently ...

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Near-infrared transillumination: Expert introduces X-ray-free caries diagnostic

LEIPZIG, Germany: Near-infrared transillumination will be the topic of a webinar presented by the Dental Tribune Study Club on 25 March. In the free online ...

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AEEDC Dubai continues to grow further

DUBAI, UAE: For the 19th consecutive time, the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) will open its doors this week to ...

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New dates announced for IDEA Dakar

DAKAR, Senegal: The FDI World Dental Federation and its local partner IDEA Dakar have announced the new dates for the FDI African Summit and the first ...

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The Hall Technique: The novel method in restoring the carious primary molar

Primary molar dental caries in childhood is a disease of epidemic proportions that affects all modern societies. Despite a World Health Organization (WHO) ...

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Many Saudi dentists not qualified to perform implant procedures

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Recently, Saudi Arabian newspaper Arab News reported online that over half of private dentists in the country have not had specialised...

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Perfect White leads the way for high stain removal and low abrasion whitening toothpastes

Chris Dodd, Managing Director of Purity Laboratories, discusses the attributes of a safe whitening toothpaste.

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Porcelain Laminate Veneers – Avoiding Complications

Dental Veneering is the process of covering the facial surfaces of teeth by using various types of dental materials. Most commonly used are porcelain ...

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2005–2015: CAPP celebrates ten years of successful continuing dental education

DUBAI, UAE: May 2015 will mark a significant milestone in the history of the Centre for Advanced Professional Practices (CAPP) in Dubai. CAPP will be ...

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Daktari for Maasai – Mobile Dental Care in the Serengeti

Even as early as the 1950s, the Serengeti had already gained worldwide attention through the numerous documentary films produced by Professor Bernhard ...

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Management of Intracanal Separated Instruments

Occasionally during nonsurgical root canal therapy, an instrument will separate in a canal system, hindering cleaning and shaping procedures and blocking ...

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CAD/CAM conference to take place in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE: Together with the Centre for Advanced Professional Practices, dental manufacturer Sirona will be holding the first CEREC Desert Fest in Dubai on...

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Supernumerary tooth grows in man’s nose

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia: Surgeons in Saudi Arabia have found a white bony mass inside the nose of a 22-year-old. They said that the mass was an extra tooth ...

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UNIDI partners with FDI for joint dental event in Africa

DAKAR, Senegal: The Italian Dental Industries Association (UNIDI) has announced that it recently entered into a partnership with the FDI World Dental ...

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Management Of Ectopically Erupted First Permanent Molars

Ectopic eruption of the first permanent molar occurs due to the abnormal mesioangular eruption path of the molar resulting in an impaction at the distal ...

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Tooth plaque provides insights into diet of prehistoric ancestors

OMDURMAN, Sudan: An international team of researchers has found new evidence that prehistoric ancestors had a detailed understanding of plants long before ...

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Childhood dental caries in the UAE is high

AL-AIN, UAE: According to the World Health Organization, 60 to 90 per cent of schoolchildren worldwide have dental cavities. Tooth decay, which can have a ...

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Dubai Healthcare City’s Dubai College of Dental Medicine signs scholarship agreement with Julphar

Dubai College of Dental Medicine (DCDM), which is part of Dubai Healthcare City’s integrated academic and clinical operations, signed a Memorandum of ...

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Perio expert receives Straumann research award

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Two weeks ago, at its general session, the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) honoured Prof. Mark Bartold with ...

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