Neo Dental Beverly Hills has introduced Neo-Essentialism, a clinical framework that puts natural biology at the center of treatment planning and questions when irreversible care is necessary.
KMTC plans mandatory German training for Dental Technology and Community Oral Health students, targeting jobs in Germany's dental clinics and laboratories from 2026/27.
A 2025 study found that lactonase enzymes can disrupt bacterial communication and shift dental plaque toward species linked with oral health. The method has not yet been tested in patients.
Dental AI now helps with imaging, records, treatment planning and patient questions. Its safe use depends on clinicians knowing where it can fail and keeping the final say.
Boston Magazine's 2026 Top Dentists list includes 11 dentists from Dental Partners of Boston. The recognition covers periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, and restorative dentistry.
Dr. Harvey N. Silverman says dental practices can use time outside the operatory to educate patients and open useful cosmetic dentistry conversations. Available search results do not verify the 80% figure as a formal study or established metric.
Delta Dental's 2026 survey reports higher rates of daily brushing, flossing, preventive dental visits, and children's oral-care routines. Replacing toothbrushes on schedule remains a weak spot.
Institutos Odontológicos is taking part in the Barcelona Women's Race, according to the announcement, with a message about oral health and support for campaigns against cancer and gender violence.
Mette Glavind Bülow Pedersen and Fernando Valentim Bitencourt each received a DKK 100,000 award for research on metabolism, oral health and diabetes.
A study of 130 non-smokers found that questionnaires can estimate moderate oral health problems but consistently miss the people with the most severe impairment.
At Foundation University's 1st Digital Dentists Summit 2026, young dentists connected research with mentorship, networking and digital careers. The event also placed those ambitions within Pakistan's tighter professional rules.
Philips Sonicare has set up a 12-member Global Clinical Advisory Board to bring clinical and scientific expertise into product development and the future direction of Philips Oral Healthcare.
Graphy will supply MegaGen with Tera Harz E-Namel crown resin, 3D printers and post-processing equipment under an initial KRW 2 billion agreement. The deal brings those pieces into one digital dental production workflow.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan has reached millions of Canadians, but the Canadian Dental Association says denied treatments, unexpected costs and uneven access still stand between coverage and care.
The 2026 GUM/RDH Award of Distinction recognises six dental hygienists whose work advances prevention, education, access, compassionate care and the profession's future. Independent confirmation of the awards and recipient biographies remains limited.
Dental hygiene now reaches beyond the cleaning appointment. Hygienists are linking risk checks, prevention, technology, records and patient communication to measurable care.
Ireland's Department of Health is set to receive more than €29bn in 2027. The plan increases support for care at home, older people's services, children's dental care, mental health and GP reform.
Ibn-e-Sina University's 28th International Annual Medical Symposium put artificial intelligence beside hands-on dental training and a direct discussion of the profession's future.
Dentsply Sirona plans to add its US technology portfolio to Midwest Dental's offering on November 1, 2026. The deal will be the company's seventh North American dealer partnership enhancement this year.
Periodontology residents and house officers from Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine followed implant cases from impressions and scanning to digital design and fabrication during a visit to Innovative Dental Laboratory in Karachi.
Research into mouth breathing, tongue posture and swallowing patterns is prompting earlier checks for children and growing interest in preventive orthodontic care across Ireland.
Only 24.7% of physicians in a Saudi Arabian survey routinely assessed oral health during COPD care. Limited training time and unclear responsibility were among the main barriers.
South African dentist Dr Nicolene Singh explains how connected scanning and planning workflows can improve communication and practice efficiency without replacing clinical judgment.
WHO has revised its oral health module for STEPS surveys. The new version simplifies data collection and clinical checks so countries can track oral disease within national NCD monitoring.
The Town of Perth has proclaimed October 10, 2026, as National Dental Care Day. The declaration puts preventive care, oral health education and fair access to dental services in the spotlight.
Nicotine pouch use is becoming a routine dental-history issue as localized recession and tissue changes emerge at habitual placement sites. New regulatory and clinical findings add to the case for careful monitoring.
A reported $20.6 million NIH grant is backing UCLA research into the human virome and its possible role in oral disease prediction, prevention and precision dentistry. The grant's details could not be independently verified in the available public records.
Ophir Tanz says dental AI is moving from radiograph analysis into clinical notes, patient communication and practice operations. Pearl's portfolio now includes 3D image analysis, practice intelligence and insurance tools, while professional guidance keeps clinical responsibility with licensed practitioners.
Philips has listed its most advanced Sonicare toothbrush on Amazon for $379.99. The handle maps areas of the mouth, gives real-time guidance and reports missed spots without requiring a phone.
POZ is asking readers whether they can access dental care. The poll has three response options, but it currently shows no results or participation breakdown.
