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Study uses artificial intelligence for gingivitis detection

HONK KONG: The applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry have been widely explored in recent years. However, a recent study is one of the ...

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Ban on dental amalgam in the Philippines must be enforced, watchdog says

MANILA, Philippines: The safety of the use of amalgam in the mouth is one of the most controversial topics in modern dentistry, and the widely ratified ...

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Internal fixation surgery effective in improving patients’ quality of life

HONG KONG: Mandibular prognathism is a common facial deformity in southern China. Besides causing temporomandibular joint pain, the condition affects ...

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3D-printed mouth guard helps remove dental plaque in older and disabled patients

HONG KONG: Researchers from the University of Hong Kong have developed a personalised 3D-printed mouth guard that they say has plaque removal results ...

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HAART treatment for HIV/Aids patients plays key role in their oral health

CHENGDU, China/SENDAI, Japan: Roughly forty million individuals around the world were living with HIV/Aids in 2021. Highly active antiretroviral therapy ...

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Intravenous sedation for patients with disabilities may help treatment results last longer

TAIPEI, Taiwan: It can be challenging to treat patients with disabilities because of communication difficulty and poor behavioural control, for example, and...

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More implants for less: China rocks first-quarter results with volume-based procurement

LEIPZIG, Germany: The first quarter of 2023 delivered mixed results for the largest dental companies. Consumers around the world continued to rationalise ...

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DTI becomes partner of Vietnam dental association

HANOI, Vietnam: In order to strengthen its ties to regional dental organisations, Dental Tribune International (DTI) recently entered into an agreement with...

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Researchers use generative artificial intelligence to design realistic dental crowns

HONG KONG: CAD/CAM technology has greatly improved the productivity of dental prostheses but still has its drawbacks when it comes to the design of crowns....

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Novel coating material expected to accelerate bone regeneration for dental implant procedures

POHANG/SEOUL, South Korea: Guided bone regeneration is widely used for dental implant surgeries. However, in patients with insufficient bone quantity and ...

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Thirteenth International Dental Exhibition and Meeting returns to Singapore in 2024

SINGAPORE: The International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM)—the leading conference in the Asia Pacific region—will return to the legendary Marina ...

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Scania coach serves as a mobile dental clinic for KKM Sabah

Children, the elderly, and special needs in Sandakan, Sabah, can now receive dental care from the KKM Mobile Dental Clinic. KKM Mobile Dental Clinic travels...

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Impact of radiation and chemotherapy on the risk of dental abnormalities in early childhood

Dental health is one aspect of life that significantly influences the quality of life. Children with cancer who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell ...

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Interview with Ivan Choe, the Director of APEX Digital Dental

We provide full & complete digital dental laboratory solutions for the entire Digital Dentistry & 3D process, from Treatment Planning (TX), Digital ...

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AOSC returns to Singapore in February

SINGAPORE: For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) Congress (AOSC) will take place as an ...

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AOSC 2023 – The Region’s Must-Attend Orthodontic Event Returns In-Person

Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) Congress (AOSC), will return as an in-person event for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. Expecting ...

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While Healthier SG's emphasis on chronic diseases, Singapore's health minister highlights the importance of dental care

Although dental care is not heavily highlighted in the blueprint of Singapore’s national preventive care policy, Mr. Ong Ye Kung, Singapore’s health ...

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Indonesia now has access to OneSmile aligners

OneSmile’s all-in-one orthodontic clear aligner system is the first of its kind in the world to be Halal-certified and now available in Jakarta. At a ...

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IDEC to hold its third edition in 2023

The Indonesia Dental Exhibition & Conference (IDEC) 2023 will take place after a four-year gap following its postponement in 2021 due to the pandemic. ...

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The primary purpose of Q&M Dental's dental services is still uncertain

Following the group’s results for the 3QFY2022 ended on September 30th, analysts from CGS-CIMB Research, DBS Group Research, and PhillipCapital had ...

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The nation's first high-tech dentistry facility opens in Kota Kinabalu

MIR Dental Hospital Group, a South Korean company, established its first international presence in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and offers the country its ...

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The ‘One Family One Professional’ initiative by YAN aims to create 300 doctors in 5 years

With students from the B40 and other economically disadvantaged groups, Yayasan Angkasawan Negara (YAN) aims to create 300 doctors in the next five years. ...

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Medit Corp. has chosen MBK Partners as its Winning Bidder

A prominent Asian private equity firm, MBK Partners, will acquire Medit Corp., the third-largest supplier of 3D dental scanners in the world.

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Artificial Intelligence-based Tele-dentistry Programme gives housebound seniors access to dental care

With the help of the Temasek Foundation, the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) carried out a cooperative teledentistry initiative to provide ...

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Investcorp invested $6.7 million in India’s Global Dental Services Limited (GDS)

The largest dental chain in Asia received a $6.7 million (5.45 billion Indian rupees) investment from Investcorp, a well-known global alternative investment...

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IDS organisers herald beginning of post-COVID-19 era

SINGAPORE: The countdown to the International Dental Show (IDS) 2023 has begun, and the organisers have set the bar high by stating that the forthcoming IDS...

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Over 5,000 from across Asia Pacific expected to attend IDEM 2022

SINGAPORE: The International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) has made a comeback this year for its 12th edition—the first physical event after the ...

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Celebrating launch of DT ASEAN

The first issue of DT ASEAN rolled off the press earlier this year, and two subsequent issues of the new publication have since found a keen and dedicated ...

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MEDICAL FAIR ASIA and MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA 2022 attracted 12,700 attendees

The 14th edition of MEDICAL FAIR ASIA and fifth edition of MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA this year saw a return to the in-person, large-scale format after the ...

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IDEM to make grand return this October presenting notable line-up of speakers

SINGAPORE: The International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM), the leading dental exhibition and conference in the Asia-Pacific region, is finally back ...

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DT ASEAN No. 1, 2025