Apple Pushes Into Oral Health With AI Toothbrush


Apple and Colgate have partnered to release a high-tech artificial intelligent (AI) toothbrush, the 'E1', said to offer real-time brushing feedback and improve a user's oral health over time. The smart 'E1; toothbrush is available to purchase from Apple exclusively for US$99.95, and uses "sonic vibrations" to remove more plaque.



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New Code Protects Professional Independence


Ensuring that decisions taken by dental professionals on patient diagnostic and treatment options are independent of undue influence by product suppliers is what underpins the industry's new code of practice.


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Victoria's latest dental funding agreement announced


The Andrews Government signed off on the latest dental funding agreement with Canberra today, but fired a shot at Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for cutting funding by almost $30 million over the next two-and-a-half years.


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Oral health may have an important role in cancer prevention


The bacteria that cause periodontitis, a disease affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth, seems to play a part also in the onset of pancreatic cancer.


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More evidence of link between severe gum disease and cancer risk


Largest study to date adds to accumulating research that gum disease is associated with some cancer risk. It reports a 24 percent increase in the risk of cancer among participants with severe gum disease. The highest risk was observed in cases of lung cancer, followed by colorectal cancer.


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The dental practitioner's role in the sleep disorder crisis


Dr. Lou Shuman and Alice Limkakeng discuss the state of chronic sleep disorders and the role of dental practitioners in addressing the growing issue.


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