More than 3,000 delegates from 80 countries took part in the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) annual Congress last week The EAO’s 2018 Congress drew to a close with a glittering awards ceremony celebrating cutting edge research in implant dentistry. Following three packed days of presentations, the EAO awarded seven prestigious European scientific prizes: European Prize…

Gingivostomatitis is a highly contagious infection of the mouth. Its main symptoms include pain, swollen gums, blisters, and sores. These sores can develop on the tongue, under the tongue, and on the cheeks inside the mouth, as well as on the lips and gums. In this article, learn more about the symptoms, as well as…

The Implant Dentistry Show launches this January, the must-attend event for anybody involved in implant dentistry. Held in London on the 26 January, the free-to-attend event will host a speaker line-up of leading implant clinicians. There will also be an exhibition with specialist dental companies focused on implant dentistry. ‘Implants have been a growing sector in…

The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) has published an essential guide for practitioners in the field of implant dentistry. ‘Key points for clinical practice’ provides an accessible summary of the findings from the 2018 EAO Consensus Conference and shines a light on many challenges currently facing clinicians. See https://www.eao.org/mpage/kpfcp The EAO Consensus Conference takes place every…

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Dr Chris Butterworth of Liverpool Dental Hospital is this year’s joint winner of the above prize for his paper entitled ‘Primary vs. secondary zygomatic implant placement in head and neck cancer patients – a 10 year prospective study’. In his paper, Chris showed the use of zygomatic implants to provide remote anchorage in the management…

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that mainly causes symptoms in the digestive tract. However, some people experience symptoms elsewhere, including mouth ulcers. Doctors call mouth ulcers and other symptoms outside of the digestive tract extra-intestinal manifestations of Crohn’s disease. Some people develop mouth ulcers several years before they experience any intestinal symptoms due…

Lyra Dental introduces its all-on-four and all-on-six concepts lecture. The all-on-four and all-on-six clinical solutions have been developed to maximise the use of available bone and to allow for immediate loading, using a minimum of four implants in edentulous jaws. The solutions take the advantage of the benefits of tilting the posterior implants to provide…

Lisa Wasden explains why she is so passionate about working for Dentsply Sirona and her future plans for the company. From my very first contact with the company, I was impressed by the positive and open culture and the obvious engagement of our employees. The strength of the Dentsply Sirona brand is in its worldwide…

A bump on the roof of the mouth can be worrisome, especially if it does not go away quickly. Most causes of a bump on this part of the body are easily treatable, but it may also indicate a more serious underlying condition. In this article, learn what can cause a bump on the roof…