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#DentalNews AI transcription tools could streamline dental record-keeping, study finds—but caution urged
AI transcription tools could streamline dental record-keeping, study finds—but caution urged - Oral Health Group
King’s College London study finds AI speech-recognition tools can save dentists up to 60 per cent of documentation time but warns of error.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! Microengineered diabetic wound-on-a-chip model for emulating chronic wound dynamics
Microengineered diabetic wound-on-a-chip model for emulating chronic wound dynamics - PubMed
Diabetic wounds, which affect 19-34% of individuals with diabetes mellitus, remain a serious complication due to their chronic, non-healing nature and high risk of limb amputation. Traditional 2D…
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November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#DentalNews Antibiotic resistance keeps climbing, WHO warns
Antibiotic resistance keeps climbing, WHO warns - Oral Health Group
World Health Organization reports one in six infections were antibiotic-resistant in 2023, with resistance rising globally.
www.oralhealthgroup.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#DentalNews Plant-derived compound may offer non-antibiotic adjunct for periodontal treatment
Using morin as an adjunct for periodontal treatment
Researchers evaluated morin for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial effects against periodontal pathogens.
www.dental-tribune.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! Targeting myeloid cell-mediated fibrosis through FAK
Targeting myeloid cell-mediated fibrosis through FAK - PubMed
Targeting myeloid cell-mediated fibrosis through FAK
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November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#DentalNews Dental shame a barrier to seeking treatment, study finds
Dental shame a barrier to seeking treatment, study finds - Oral Health Group
A new study finds that “dental shame” can prevent people—especially older adults—from seeking oral-health treatment.
www.oralhealthgroup.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#DentalNews From Oral Care to Culinary Flair: Dentistry Grad Shines on MasterChef Canada
From Oral Care to Culinary Flair: Dentistry Grad Shines on MasterChef Canada | Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto
By Rachel Boutet
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November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! Casein Phosphopeptides as a Model for Noncollagenous Protein Control of Collagen Mineralization In Vitro
Casein Phosphopeptides as a Model for Noncollagenous Protein Control of Collagen Mineralization In Vitro - PubMed
Noncollagenous proteins (NCPs) present in bone and other mineralized connective tissues play important roles in collagen mineralization. However, their regulation mechanisms remain unclear. While…
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November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#DentalNews Suicide awareness in dental education: A call to action for World Mental Health Day
Suicide awareness in dental education
New research highlights a gap in suicide awareness education across dental schools, underscoring the need for systemic change to better equip future dentists
www.dental-tribune.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#DentalNews Egyptian ‘strong man’ attempts jaw-dropping feat: Pulling a ship with his teeth
Egyptian ‘strong man’ attempts jaw-dropping feat: Pulling a ship with his teeth - Oral Health Group
Can a man pull a 700-ton ship across the water with a rope held only by his teeth? Read the story to find out.
www.oralhealthgroup.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! A high frequency ultrasound-based platform to non-destructively quantify geometric, acoustic and mechanical properties of thin, engineered soft connective tissues in vitro
A high frequency ultrasound-based platform to non-destructively quantify geometric, acoustic and mechanical properties of thin, engineered soft connective tissues in vitro - PubMed
Assessment of temporal changes in the functional properties of in vitro tissue engineered (TE) constructs is typically done by destructive endpoint analysis, which increases experimental resources,…
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November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#DentalNews Study suggests dental biofilm may have a direct link to heart attack
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November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#DentalNews ‘First national study’ finds few U.S. dentists screen teens for substance use
‘First national study’ finds few U.S. dentists screen teens for substance use - Oral Health Group
First national survey finds few U.S. dentists screen or counsel teens for substance use, despite high willingness and low reported stigma.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! New Mechanisms for Regulation of Intracellular Collagen Degradation in Fibrotic Lesions of Periodontal Tissues
New Mechanisms for Regulation of Intracellular Collagen Degradation in Fibrotic Lesions of Periodontal Tissues - PubMed
Fibrosis is involved in the pathogenesis of 45% of deaths in developed countries. Thus, defining the signaling systems that promote fibrotic lesions is important for developing therapies that can…
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November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
#DentalNews DSO perspectives: Part 2—from darkrooms to digital mastery
Dr Elizabeth Himel: From darkrooms to digital mastery
How one practitioner went from film processing to 3D printing surgical guides in under a decade.
www.dental-tribune.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#DentalNews University of Manitoba to offer free dental care for CDCP and uninsured patients after grant
University of Manitoba to offer free dental care for CDCP and uninsured patients after grant - Oral Health Group
U. of Manitoba dental clinic offers free care to CDCP-eligible and uninsured patients via a $336,000 Health Canada grant—through March.
www.oralhealthgroup.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A list of the library's #NewDentBooks is now up on our blog. This month we're featuring all eBooks that you can access from home. Check one out today! 📚
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November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#DentalNews Resonance frequency analysis—the only longitudinal metric for implant stability
Dental News - Resonance frequency analysis—the only ...
Over the last two decades, there has been an increasing demand for accelerated dental implant treatment protocols to minimise treatment duration and to ...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#DentalNews Plant-rich Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of periodontal disease
Mediterranean diet reduces risk of periodontal disease
A recent study on Mediterranean diet has suggested that such a diet may help reduce both periodontal disease and inflammatory responses.
www.dental-tribune.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
#DentalNews From chairside to cyberspace: AI is phishing you now— is your team ready?—Part 4
From chairside to cyberspace—Part 4
In this fourth part of her article series, expert Anne Genge talks about the human element of cybersecurity.
www.dental-tribune.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#DentalNews More women break menopause taboos — and why dentistry must pay attention
More women break menopause taboos — and why dentistry must pay attention - Oral Health Group
Menopause affects 85% of women and often goes undiscussed. Experts say oral health make it a key issue for dentistry.
www.oralhealthgroup.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#DentalNews Surgical extrusion with 180° rotation: A case report with four-year follow-up
Surgical extrusion with 180° rotation
A case report with four-year follow-up
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October 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
#DentalNews ‘First’ study says a heart attack might be an infectious disease in another link to oral bacteria
‘First’ study says a heart attack might be an infectious disease in another link to oral bacteria - Oral Health Group
A study found oral bacteria inside arterial plaques, suggesting for the first time that heart attacks may partly be an infectious disease.
www.oralhealthgroup.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#DentalNews Treatment of ectopic canines with aligners and the MTA auxiliary
Dental News - Treatment of ectopic canines with aligners ...
Ectopic canines are a complex condition to treat with aligners only, since it is not easy to create a reliable and stable anchorage unit for forced ...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM