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Preventive & Community Dentistry

Dental Research and Education: Career Pathway Guide

Bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and chairside implementation requires a paradigm shift in how academic careers are structured. Dental researchers must be equipped to lead multi-disciplinary teams across bioengineering, genomics, and translational medicine rather than remaining confined to traditional clinical silos through evidence based practise and research in todays era. (Giannobile WV, Lang NP (2023)

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Dental Quackery – The Hidden Epidemic Threatening Oral Health

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Global Oral Health: Policy, Access and Public Health

Dental Education & Research

What to Expect at FDI World Dental Congress 2026

Modern dentistry rarely exists within the boundaries of a single specialty. Complex cases increasingly require collaboration across disciplines, and WDC26 reflects this reality by creating opportunities for delegates to explore new perspectives beyond their primary area of practice.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Can Passive Smoking Affect Your Patient’s Teeth?

Can secondhand smoke affect oral health even in people who never smoke? This study suggests passive tobacco exposure may still be linked to greater tooth loss.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Tobacco Control in 2025: Strengthening Cessation Efforts for a Healthier Tomorrow

Tobacco use is a man-made epidemic that remains one of the most preventable causes of death worldwide. It is estimated that one-third to one-half of all...

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences Wins FDI World Oral Health Day Award 2024

The Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) in New Delhi has been recognized by the FDI World Dental Federation for its outstanding " Best Community...

Dental Education & Research

Navigating Divisive Waters: The Role of Dentists in a Politically Charged World

In an era where political and social issues dominate the headlines, leaders in every sector find themselves grappling with the question of whether to take a...

Dental News

Dental Surgeon Drives Ambulance to Save Child’s Life in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In an extraordinary act of dedication, Dr. Sameer Maqbool, a dental surgeon at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Pohru, saved a critically ill child by...

Dental News

Dentistry's Vital Role in the Fight Against Bioterrorism

Unveiling Dentistry's Hidden Power In recent years, dentistry has transcended its traditional boundaries, emerging as a key player in the global battle against...

Dental News

Dentists' Duty: Prioritizing Patient Health Through Measles Screening

In light of escalating measles cases, dental establishments are reinforcing their commitment to patient welfare by instituting rigorous screening protocols for...

Dental Education & Research

A Mouthful of History': Innovative Online Dental Education Project Set to Launch

The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry (NMD) and the Department of Dental Public Health (DPH) at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (

Dental News

World Record Set: Most People Using Mouthwash Simultaneously at a Single Venue

Dental News

Free Dental Healthcare For Those Who Need It Most

Free Dental Healthcare For Those Who Need It Most GREEN BAY, WI – For the 10th year, the Wisconsin Dental Association and its foundation are knocking down...

Dental News

Texas A&M Graduate Overcomes Dental Challenges to Provide Care

Texas A&M Graduate Overcomes Dental Challenges to Provide Care Shimirimana Eliya, a recent graduate of Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, has a...

Dental News

World record attempt for oral rinsing at one location by Lions Club of Avadi

World record attempt for oral rinsing at one location by Lions Club of Avadi Chennai, India - Oral hygiene is crucial for overall health and well-being. Oil...

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Dental Reform in Northern Ireland: Facing Challenges Ahead of Restored Assembly

Dental Reform in Northern Ireland: Facing Challenges Ahead of Restored Assembly The case for dental reform in Northern Ireland is facing significant obstacles...

Dental Education & Research

Cutting your student debt by half

Keywords student loans, dentistry, dentalgraduates, financial planning Students and dental school graduates know the pain of student loans well. The American...

Dental News

BDS Graduates to Train as Family Doctors: DCI Proposal

The Dental Council of India (DCI) has put forward a proposal to bridge the gap in doctor shortages in rural areas. The initiative calls for employing Bachelor...

Preventive & Community Dentistry

WHO Unveils Plan to Improve Oral Health by 2030

In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly recognized that oral diseases constitute a significant health burden and share the same risk factors as other non-c

Preventive & Community Dentistry

WHO Releases The First Complete Picture Of Global Oral Health Status

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its new Global Oral Health Status report, which provides the first comprehensive picture of the global oral...

Orthodontics

Indian Orthodontic Society Campaigns Against At-Home Aligner Trend In India

The Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS) has submitted a complaint about direct-to-consumer (D2C) clear aligner therapy to the Dental Council of India. Through its...

Dental News

The Canadian Government To Consider Printing Health Warnings On Individual Cigarettes.

The Government of Canada is proposing to update the health-related messages and images printed on packages of cigarettes and other tobacco products to ensure...

Dental News

Dr.Manik Saha Takes Oath As Tripura Chief Minister: A Proud Moment Indeed!

Dr.Manik Saha, a Professor of Dental Surgery, takes oath as a new Chief Minister of Tripura state. He will now serve as the 11th CM of Tripura. Dr. Manik Saha,...