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Welcome to DRA Digest, the official monthly newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA), your trusted source for the latest news and information tailored for the dental community across the Asia-Pacific region.

As the official newsletter of DRA, DRA Digest is committed to curating timely and relevant content from the vast repository of the DRA website. Like its website and journal counterparts, DRA Digest is an open-access, multi-language online platform dedicated to promoting Asian dentistry and empowering dental teams throughout the APAC region.

If you wish to receive curated updates on various topics, including news, information, and trends impacting the dental community, we invite you to subscribe to DRA Digest and enjoy regular updates on the latest news and information from our platform. Join us in enriching your knowledge and staying abreast of developments shaping dentistry in the Asia-Pacific region.



  • DRA DIGEST: November, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: November, 2024 edition

    The Oral Microbiome Revolution Groundbreaking research into the oral microbiome is revolutionizing dentistry. The IMAGINE study’s comprehensive mapping of oral bacterial communities has created an unprecedented resource for drug discovery…

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  • DRA DIGEST: October, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: October, 2024 edition

    When a Dental Check-Up Saves a Life A routine dental examination in Scotland recently proved to be life-changing when it led to the diagnosis of leukemia in three-year-old Kaylan Hampson.…

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  • DRA DIGEST: September, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: September, 2024 edition

    Against the Rising Tide of Cyber Attacks Dear DRA Digest Community, A new threat looms large over our practices in the ominous form of cybersecurity breaches. Recent reports paint an…

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  • DRA DIGEST: August, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: August, 2024 edition

    AI and Robotics in Dentistry: Progress or Peril? Dear DRA Digest Community, The recent success of an AI-powered robotic dental procedure and groundbreaking research on robot-assisted implant placement herald a…

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  • DRA DIGEST: July, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: July, 2024 edition

    Australians Tap Retirement Funds for Dental Care: A Growing Concern Dear DRA Digest Community, In a worrying trend, an increasing number of Australians are accessing their superannuation funds to pay…

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  • DRA DIGEST: June, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: June, 2024 edition

    Addressing the Global Dental Staffing Crisis Dear DRA Digest Community, From the United Kingdom to Hong Kong, Germany, and South Korea, the world is facing a severe shortage of dentists…

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  • DRA DIGEST: May, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: May, 2024 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, The recent conviction and 20-year sentence of Dr. Jay M. Sadrinia, a Kentucky dentist who unlawfully…

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  • DRA DIGEST: April, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: April, 2024 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, More than ever, the dental field is in flux. In this edition of DRA Digest, we…

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  • DRA DIGEST: March, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: March, 2024 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, The advent of robot-assisted dental implant placement marks a significant milestone in the field of dentistry.…

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  • DRA DIGEST: February, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: February, 2024 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, In recent years, a concerning trend has been on the rise – the surge of do-it-yourself…

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  • DRA DIGEST: January, 2024 edition

    DRA DIGEST: January, 2024 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, Confronting dental anxiety and needle phobia is vital in ensuring everyone receives necessary dental care. Dental…

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  • DRA DIGEST: December, 2023 edition

    DRA DIGEST: December, 2023 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, A recent study from Harvard Medical School and the University of Michigan has brought to light…

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  • DRA DIGEST: November 2023 edition

    DRA DIGEST: November 2023 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, I hope this message finds you well amidst the rigors of our noble profession. Today, I…

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  • DRA DIGEST: October 2023 edition

    DRA DIGEST: October 2023 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, In this age of ever-evolving technology, we find ourselves in a world where social media wields…

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  • DRA DIGEST: September 2023 edition

    DRA DIGEST: September 2023 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, In this month’s edition of DRA Digest, we bring to your attention an eye-opening story that…

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  • DRA DIGEST: August 2023 edition

    DRA DIGEST: August 2023 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, It’s time for another edition of DRA Digest, the first multi-language newsletter for the dental community…

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  • DRA DIGEST: July 2023 edition

    DRA DIGEST: July 2023 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear DRA Digest Community, It is with immense pleasure and excitement that we extend a warm welcome to all of…

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  • DRA DIGEST: June 2023 edition

    DRA DIGEST: June 2023 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). Dear Dentists and Dental Professionals, It’s time for another edition of Dental Digest, your go-to monthly newsletter for timely news…

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  • DRA DIGEST: May 2023 edition

    DRA DIGEST: May 2023 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). We are excited to bring you this curated compilation of the latest news and information on Asian dentistry brought to…

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  • DRA Digest: April 2023 edition

    DRA Digest: April 2023 edition

    Welcome to DRA DIGEST — the Newsletter of Dental Resource Asia (DRA). We are thrilled to bring you the latest news and information on our open-access, multi-language online platform dedicated to promoting…

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