New Technology

Stepping out of your comfort zone

Stuart Clark considers the benefits of digital chairside technology for your workflow.

Virtual jaw AI tool developed to improve the fit of braces

A tool being developed by the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and 3Shape will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial intelligence and virtual patients, the tool predicts...

Leading orthodontists join forces to launch an online support platform

Aligner Intelligence is delighted to launch its online platform to meet the needs of the rapidly growing aligner market. Aligner Intelligence supports clinicians at every stage of their patient’s...

Non-invasive, low-cost method to test for oral cancer developed

A team of researchers, led by a clinician scientist at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, has discovered a non-invasive, low-cost test to detect oral cancer, monitor...

Behavioural therapy app developed to help patients overcome dental fear

A new app created by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry and Penn School of Dental Medicine uses smartphones and virtual reality to help people face their fears.

Brush biopsy enables early detection of oral cancer without surgery

A test invented by University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) researchers allows dentists to screen for the most common form of oral cancer with a simple and familiar tool: the brush.

What are the best digital systems for endodontists?

Stephen Claffey considers how technology can help improve care.

Regrowing teeth – is the dream still alive?

Michael Sultan looks at recent scientific research.

Scientists investigate using tissue regeneration to replace root canal treatments

A new study has explored the regenerative properties of a novel technology with applications beyond the mouth.

The new face of orthodontics

Stuart Clark discusses integrating new technologies into your workflow.

Researchers develop game-changing implant technology

A team from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry, led by Takahiro Ogawa, has culminated a decade of dental implant research with the development of cutting-edge...

Dental care of the future

Loven Ganeswaran discusses the evolution of patient expectations and knowledge.