Medit (medit.com) and Formlabs Dental (dental.formlabs.com) have partnered to streamline chairside three-dimensional (3D) printing. This combination of industry-leading technology will make intraoral scanning and 3D printing accessible and…

A new study found that patients reporting a penicillin allergy were more likely to experience implant failure than patients who took amoxicillin, a penicillin antibiotic, before implant surgery and during the healing phase. Researchers at…

In recognition of Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, the American Dental Association (ADA) reminds us that two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, regular dental visits are more important than ever. In fact, they could save lives. With the…

A new study in Nature demonstrates that the prevalence of dental anomalies among children who undergo cancer treatment differs based on the type of therapy received. Conducted at the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine,…

Combined Company Poised to Transform the Dental Water Treatment Category, Drive Innovation, and Improve Safety.

While we all know that indulging in lots of sugary treats, drinking soda, and eating bread can negatively impact our health, the oral microbiome of post-menopausal women really takes a hit. New research out of the University at Buffalo…

Envista Holdings Corp. (Envista) has announced Envista’s KaVo imaging business will be rebranded as DEXIS. Dental professionals have known DEXIS as a leader in digital intraoral radiography and diagnostic software innovation for more than…

With the absence of dental coverage under Medicare, it’s no wonder that many in Florida—which has one of the largest older adult populations in the United States—struggle to access professional oral healthcare services. In 1997, the Florida…

While full-time, active members of the United States military receive free healthcare that is easily accessed, members of the National Guard and Reserve are not so fortunate. According to a meeting hosted in early March—How Teeth Impact…

The FDI World Federation published its first ever consensus statement on supporting environmentally sustainable healthcare on March 31. FDI President Professor Ihsane Ben Yahya of the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences, Casablanca,…