HILDEN, Germany: By providing a natural colour gradient and high translucency, the modern multilayered zirconia KATANA Zirconia STML (Kuraray Noritake Dental) meets high aesthetic demands in restorative dental procedures. Clinicians who wish to achieve further characterisation and optical adjustment to the adjacent teeth have two options: veneering with feldspathic ceramic or glazing and individualisation with ceramic stains ..read more

GENEVA, Switzerland: How does oral health affect mental well-being? This World Oral Health Day (WOHD), celebrated globally every year on March 20, FDI World Dental Federation aims to answer that question with a catchy new song, now available on all streaming platforms. The song invites people worldwide to sing along and raise awareness about the inextricable link between oral health and mental well-being ..read more

VICENZA, Italy: Peri-implant disease poses a significant challenge in implantology. Recognising the need for a more effective and systematic approach to prevention and management, MEDENCY has developed a new decontamination concept using a cutting-edge radial optical tip.  The Radial Decontamination Protocol (RDP) is an innovative laser-based method which, combined with the radial emission, aims to treat the peri-implant disease and maintain implant health through a more effective bacterial decontamination and tissue regeneration.  ..read more

DALLAS, Texas, US: At the upcoming International Dental Show (IDS), OSSVIS will be introducing a range of groundbreaking solutions that redefine digital dentistry, including the world’s first intra-oral scanner equipped with optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology. Visitors to the OSSVIS booth will have the opportunity to experience the latest innovations developed by the company ..read more

KRIENS, Switzerland: Dental professionals are expertly positioned to guide patients towards an oral health routine that is both effective and gentle. The Curaprox CS 5460 ultra-soft toothbrush offers thorough plaque removal while ensuring a non-traumatic brushing experience. Its design, developed through Swiss innovation, makes it a suitable option for all patients because it supports effective oral hygiene without causing enamel or gingival damage ..read more

DUBAI, UAE: The organisers of two significant dental expos have signed an agreement that aims to strengthen their collaboration in the Middle East and Central Asia regions. According to INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions, organiser of the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai), its new partnership with Central Asia Dental Expo (CADEX) will help both parties to expand their trade fairs and strengthen the connections between their dental markets ..read more

During the European press meeting, traditionally held in the January ahead of the International Dental Show (IDS), the significance of the event for the dental market was discussed. In this regard, a number of presenters spoke on the opportunities presented by the dental market and dental practice, and in this interview, Mark Stephen Pace, chairman of the Association of the German Dental Industry, comments on their views and shares some insights on what visitors should pay special attention to at this year’s IDS ..read more

BUFFALO, N.Y., US: Research has shown that smoking cannabis can be detrimental to overall health and can have adverse effects on the lungs, heart and brain. Just recently, a study conducted by researchers from the University at Buffalo has provided evidence that frequent recreational cannabis use is also associated with dental caries and severe tooth loss. The findings underscore the need for dental professionals to address cannabis use with patients and offer personalised preventive care to reduce potential risks ..read more

LEIPZIG, Germamy: Since IDS 2023, quarterly reports from the world’s largest dental manufacturers have highlighted a dental market in flux. The industry, typically resilient to economic downturns, has grappled with macroeconomic challenges, fluctuating patient volumes and shifting demand between regions and product categories. As Asia-Pacific and Latin America have emerged as key growth regions, the US and European markets have faced stiff headwinds, owing to restrained consumer spending on high-end elective procedures like tooth alignment and dental implant treatment ..read more

COLOGNE, Germany: IDS 2025 is now upon us, with only a week to go until this landmark industry event in Cologne. As the dental world prepares to descend upon the city for a week of networking, trade and learning, participants and onlookers alike might be interested to know more about what makes the city tick and which of the many colourful sights, sounds and flavours should not be missed ..read more