The World Dental Federation launched a campaign asking members to pledge their commitment towards delivering sustainable…
Month: October 2022
Monkeypox and the dental practice
The article “The Monkeypox Outbreak and Implications for Dental Practice” reviews the salient features of the…
Dental Council of India to revamp BDS curriculum
India: The Dental Council of India (DCI) has decided to overhaul the Bachelor of Dental Surgery…
Philips Sonicare leverages Spotify for toothbrushing
Philips Sonicare is enlisting Spotify's customized playlist to help motivate users to brush two minutes twice-a-day.
Dental cavity microbes create “superorganism” cluster
The findings suggests when the fungus and bacteria cluster together, they form a “superorganism” that can…
Qatar Uni’s first dental students start clinical training
Qatar: The first batch of dental students from the Qatar University College of Dental Medicine (CDEM)…
Dental outreach to Malaysia’s indigenous tribe
Malaysia: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia organised a dental outreach program to the Orang Asli in Kampung…
Chewing gum designed to trap SARS-CoV-2 enters clinical trial
The chewing gum is designed to trap SARS-CoV-2 in the saliva and potentially block transmission of…
VR prototype designed to relieve patient anxiety
The VR experience gives children a chance to familiarise themselves with medical tools in a safe…
Over half of Japanese dental practices lack successors
About 30% of the dental clinics with a succession plan in place selected “intra-family” or “intra-hospital”…
Sqrie buys AI dental erosion detection system
The Japanese technology is touted as the world's first AI-based system that analyzes oral cavity images…