New Technology

The competitive edge

Nina Gilbert explains the value of a data-management system.

The benefits of using AI in implant dentistry

Zaki Kanaan considers the current and future uses of artificial intelligence.

Setting a new standard in 3D printing: experts announce collaboration

The Ivoclar Group, a leading manufacturer of integrated solutions for high-quality dental applications, has announced its partnership with SprintRay, a US-American technology company.

Scotland plans to use genetics to improve health outcomes

The Scottish Government has announced plans to expand access to genomic testing to improve diagnoses and outcomes for patients.

Your patients’ unique tongue prints

What can the tongue tell us about our health? Philip Silver reviews the research.

£1.5m investment to improve in-work health services

Reforms to occupational health services will be shaped through a £1.5m innovation fund as the government continues its drive to tackle in-work sickness and boost economic activity using new technology...

Laser therapy used to treat burning mouth syndrome

A study suggests that low-level laser therapy offers immediate pain relief for burning mouth syndrome (BMS) patients. Over 10 weeks, participants experienced a significant drop in pain scores after...

£5m investment to help Scottish dental biotech company prevent decay

Edinburgh-based biotechnology firm, Calcivis, has secured £5m in funding to roll out its cutting-edge dental technology.

Lollipop for mouth cancer diagnosis developed by Birmingham scientists

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have received funding from Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to create a new ‘lollipop’ diagnostic for mouth...

Researchers explore the mouth’s response to oral disease using a laboratory model

A study at the University of Plymouth has developed a new 3D model of the oral mucosa, the tissue lining the inside of the mouth.

Artificial Intelligence algorithms developed for understanding the determinants of oral health

A study aiming to use AI and predictive models to forecast the likelihood of permanent tooth loss, as an indicator of overall oral health based on various behavioural and lifestyle factors was...

AI singularity: What could it mean for dental tech?

Stephen Claffey explores what the future will hold.