FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: Experts are calling for the integration of tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies into dental care. Prof. Dirk Ziebolz, head doctor at University of Leipzig Medical Center in Germany, says that dental professionals in the EU are in a position to inform their patients about THR, but are currently lacking knowledge on the subject. When it comes to regulatory support, health authorities in the US are pushing ahead with the cautious adoption of THR products, but those in the EU have been accused of showing a failure of innovation and courage by omitting them from policy-making.
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Interview: Periodontitis and peri-implantitis in implant dentistry
Peri-implantitis continues to be one of the greatest challenges for dental professionals. According to studies, the prevalence of the condition will continue to rise in the coming years. Dental Tribune International spoke with implant specialist Dr Inga Boehncke, who has been running her own practice in Bremen in Germany since 2009, about specific features of implant therapy in the case of previous periodontal disease, surgical and non-surgical treatment protocols for peri-implantitis and how the treatment of the condition will develop in the future.
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Henry Schein announces plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
MELVILLE, N.Y., U.S.: Global warming is well and truly in the spotlight with the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference now underway in Glasgow, UK. On Oct. 25, leading dental company Henry Schein announced that it had committed to the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi’s) Business Ambition for 1.5 °C plan, thereby pledging to set a long-term, scientifically backed emissions reduction target with the intention of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
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King’s launches student society for sustainable dentistry
LONDON, UK: All industries are implicated in the need to reduce carbon emissions, and dentistry is no exception. A new student society at King’s College London’s Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences is dedicated to sustainable dentistry, and its founder says that incorporating the practice into dental curricula could increase environmental awareness in the profession.
Part 3: Sustainable dentistry in 500 words or more
SINGAPORE: In this third article on sustainable dentistry, sustainable procurement will be covered. The definition of procurement is obtaining goods and services, not the actual transaction, more the plan or the strategy surrounding the process of buying goods and services. Adding sustainability to procurement aims to minimise any harm to environment, economy and society during the full life cycle of the product, from cradle to grave.
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Reduced radiation dose in maxillofacial radiology yields comparable diagnostic results, study says
MALMÖ, Sweden: Radiographic diagnostics are widely used in healthcare as they provide diagnostically important information that can help improve treatment outcomes. For example, a CBCT scanning protocol is a valuable examination tool in oral and maxillofacial radiology and is readily available in dental offices because of its ease of use. However, a CBCT scan produces a relatively high radiation dose compared with other scanning protocols, and new research has shown that its effectiveness remains unchanged after reducing the radiation dose to one-fifth of the manufacturer-recommended level.
Study highlights how artificial intelligence can be used for detection of caries
BERLIN, Germany: Though artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly integrated into a variety of dental products and services, the body of literature evaluating its perceived benefits is scarce. To help rectify this, researchers from Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin have recently published the results of a randomised controlled trial they conducted. These results demonstrate that AI can increase the diagnostic accuracy of dentists.
Researchers developing antibacterial smart dental implant that uses phototherapy
PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: In order to address implant failure and the associated effort and costs, researchers from the School of Dental Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia are developing a novel smart dental implant. They are aiming for a device that resists bacterial growth and generates its own power to operate a tissue-rejuvenating light.
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Understand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence in dentistry
BERLIN, Germany: Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently trending in dentistry, and key opinion leader and AI expert Dr Kyle Stanley says that the popularity that the technology is experiencing is warranted. Dr Stanley is inviting dental professionals to join a free live webinar on 9 November in which he will provide foundation knowledge of AI and its application in day-to-day patient care and practice management.
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Research finds link between competitive swimming and tooth staining
PERTH, Australia: Regular swimming can deliver a myriad of benefits that are important for cardiovascular and systemic health. One unintentional side effect that can occur, however, is tooth staining and discoloration. A research project conducted by a team of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) students at the University of Western Australia in Perth has now found that children who swim competitively are significantly more likely to have stains or discoloration on their teeth.
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