A major Queensland study finds tooth decay rates drop only where water fluoridation continues, prompting renewed calls for state government action to protect vulnerable children.
A new forecast shows angulated abutment blanks are set for strong global growth through 2035, driven by digital workflows and the rise of multi-unit implant cases in restorative dentistry.
Flor Tel Inc is introducing three AI-assisted software platforms for dental practices, therapy clinics, and plumbing contractors in Canada and the United States.
Aspetar's clinical expertise has shaped the Asian Football Confederation's first unified guidelines for dental health and emergency care in football, setting a new standard for player welfare across Asia.
On National Love Teeth Day, Hong Kong's Department of Health launches a broad campaign to promote preventive dental care and expand services for all ages.
Universiti Malaya is launching the first Asean-wide network for geriatric dentistry and has been named Unesco Chair on Manuscript Heritage of the Silk Road, expanding its academic and research leadership in Southeast Asia.
A patient says his insurer refused to cover a crown and implant, forcing him to pay nearly $6,200 out of pocket-less than what he paid in premiums.
A new initiative in Plymouth has delivered 4,000 free dental appointments to patients unable to access NHS care, highlighting the region's severe dental access shortfall and sparking urgent calls for systemic reform.
A million Americans cross into Mexico each year to escape sky-high dental bills, turning Los Algodones into the world's most concentrated dental hub.
A major 2026 review of 19 clinical trials finds Oral-B iO leads in plaque removal and gingivitis reduction, challenging assumptions about daily brushing.
A record turnout in Nausori saw more than 1,000 people receive free dental and heart screenings in just one day, exposing the urgent need for accessible oral health services.
Over 200 third- and fourth-graders in Oklahoma City accessed free dental screenings and oral health lessons at a unique clinic hosted by Delta Dental of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
With traditional Medicare excluding dental treatment for most, a growing number of Americans are traveling overseas for high-quality and affordable dental care.
Dental hygiene and therapy students are being embedded into general dental practices with a focus on full-scope experience, clinical governance, and business benefit-transforming both patient care and recruitment pipelines.
Dental implants can fail quietly if peri-implantitis prevention is overlooked. Here's what clinicians and patients need to know to protect implant longevity.
A new spatial analysis reveals millions in England are stranded far from NHS dental care, with rural and deprived areas hit hardest as population shifts accelerate the crisis.
A surge in untreated tooth decay is hitting Australians as millions avoid the dentist due to soaring costs, with young adults and students among the hardest hit.
Swindon patients are now travelling up to 78 miles or even flying abroad for dental care as NHS dentist access in the region hits crisis point.
Dr Bharat Agravat launches a digital step-by-step protocol for dental implants, offering faster healing and greater accuracy for both patients and clinicians.
Happy Chompers Pediatric Dentistry has moved to a larger office on Western Centre Drive in Katy, aiming to better serve children and families with expanded facilities.
One Austin dental center is making it easier for families to get care by offering specialists, advanced tools, and flexible hours in a single location.
Despite decades of dental innovation, insurance coverage for American adults remains stuck at 1970s levels, forcing households to shoulder ever-larger bills for essential care.
DENTSPLY SIRONA is betting on digital platforms and a major restructuring to recover from a $628 million loss, but faces ongoing pressure from soft demand and stubborn costs.
Austin's cedar fever season is quietly eroding dental health as dry mouth and mouth breathing combine to attack enamel on upper front teeth. Dentists warn that simple preventive steps can halt the damage before it becomes permanent.
Oral health professionals in Namibia's Omusati region are taking dental education directly to communities, focusing on prevention and early detection during National Oral Health Awareness Week.
Chief Dental Officers from across Asia are meeting in Malaysia, working under a tight deadline to make oral health part of national universal health coverage plans.
A surge in dental problems across Indonesia is forcing a rethink of oral health strategies as experts spotlight the crucial role of the oral microbiome.
Lancashire and South Cumbria now have the highest rate of children seeing NHS dentists in England, following a focused effort to improve access in areas with the greatest need.
Australian dental patients are experiencing a new era of implant treatment as digital planning and advanced workflows move beyond the clinic to transform daily living.
Digital workflows and demographic shifts are changing the denture base resin market, with annual growth projected at 7 percent through 2035.
