11 August 2016 |  |  |  |  |  | Dental Tribune International Newsletter | | | | | |   TOP STORY
The flossing debate and what to make of it Last week, a story by the Associated Press (AP) claiming that the benefits of flossing for maintaining oral health have never been properly researched went viral. The resulting extensive media reports have taken one message from this: flossing is overrated. Is it really that simple though? This article attempts to summarise recent reporting on the topic and reactions by the dental community around the globe. | | Read more | | | | |  EVENT
IDS 2017: Periodontology in focus owing to rising treatment need
Owing to demographic changes and the growing number of elderly patients worldwide in particular, periodontology is becoming increasingly important. In order to update dental professionals on the latest developments in the field, periodontology will be a main topic at the 2017 International Dental Show (IDS), which will take place in Cologne from 21 to 25 March, according to the event organisers. | | Read more | | | | |  NEWS
A young Muslim woman has allegedly been fired from a Virginia dental clinic for wearing a headscarf to work as a dental assistant. According to Najaf Khan, she was told that the practice discouraged religious attire in the office and that a hijab would offend patients. The Council on American-Islamic relations (CAIR) has called on the clinic to rehire and compensate the woman for her financial and emotional suffering. | | Read more | | | | |  NEWS
Restorations are most often ingested during dental procedures Aspiration and ingestion of foreign objects, such as dental materials or tools used during the course of treatment, may occur during nearly any procedure, including root canal therapy, implantation, extraction and even routine examination. An analysis of over 600 case reports and reviews has now shown that prostheses, crowns and endodontic files are the most commonly aspirated and ingested. | | Read more | | | | | | |  | Read the latest Journal of Oral Science & Rehabilitation online
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