New Technology

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.

Tools designed to improve the treatment of head and neck cancer

A University of Kentucky (UK) researcher is working to develop new techniques for radiation treatment to improve survival rates of patients with a specific type of cancer.

How digital dentistry can play a part in every stage of full mouth rehabilitation

The fifth in the 2023 Digital Excellence Series from Align Education explored solutions for full mouth rehabilitation. Presentations from Henrietta Lerner of Germany and Dimitar Filtchev of Bulgaria...

£100m fund to capitalise on AI’s game-changing potential in healthcare

A new mission announced by the prime minister will accelerate the use of AI in life sciences to tackle the biggest health challenges.

Considerations for the regulation of artificial intelligence in healthcare settings

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health.