Bite-sized dental news for European professionals.https://bitewing.news/https://bitewing.news/en/vr-haptics-dental-education-review-validation-gaps/https://bitewing.news/en/vr-haptics-dental-education-review-validation-gaps/Review of 42 studies identifies validation as the key obstacle before VR-haptic simulators can be used as primary dental training tools.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:27:21 GMTVR-haptics-enhanced training holds potential to transform dental educationdental-techhttps://bitewing.news/en/tooth-decay-costs-18000-per-person-deprived-uk-groups-study/https://bitewing.news/en/tooth-decay-costs-18000-per-person-deprived-uk-groups-study/Study quantifies the cost case for targeted caries prevention: deprived groups in the UK accumulate up to £18,000 in per-person lifetime costs.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:27:15 GMTEconomic burden of tooth decay is highest in deprived groups, new study revealsresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/ibuprofen-acetaminophen-combo-outperforms-opioids-after-wisdom-tooth-removal/https://bitewing.news/en/ibuprofen-acetaminophen-combo-outperforms-opioids-after-wisdom-tooth-removal/Large RCT confirms ibuprofen plus acetaminophen is superior to hydrocodone after wisdom tooth surgery: a direct basis for changing post-op prescribing.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:26:34 GMTNon-opioid pain relievers beat opioids after dental surgeryresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/weekly-flossing-linked-to-lower-stroke-and-afib-risk-in-25-year-study/https://bitewing.news/en/weekly-flossing-linked-to-lower-stroke-and-afib-risk-in-25-year-study/New data linking weekly flossing to lower AFib and cardioembolic stroke risk: a concrete talking point for patient education.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:26:15 GMTRegular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeatsresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/poll-over-a-third-of-children-have-dental-problems-tied-to-hygiene-habits/https://bitewing.news/en/poll-over-a-third-of-children-have-dental-problems-tied-to-hygiene-habits/Data on child hygiene compliance gaps: useful context for preventive counselling and justifying sealant or fluoride varnish recommendations.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:26:11 GMTOver 1/3 of parents say their child has experienced dental problems that reflect oral hygiene habitsresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/titanium-particles-found-at-all-dental-implants-even-healthy-ones/https://bitewing.news/en/titanium-particles-found-at-all-dental-implants-even-healthy-ones/Study shows titanium particles occur at all implants, not just inflamed ones: 14 genes with altered expression identified.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:25:59 GMTTitanium particles are common around dental implantsresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/all-single-implants-still-functional-after-40-years-gothenburg-study/https://bitewing.news/en/all-single-implants-still-functional-after-40-years-gothenburg-study/Longest published implant follow-up confirms zero implant loss at 40 years: relevant context for patient counselling and treatment planning.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:25:38 GMTDental implants still functional after forty yearsresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/4000-year-old-dental-calculus-reveals-earliest-betel-nut-use-se-asia/https://bitewing.news/en/4000-year-old-dental-calculus-reveals-earliest-betel-nut-use-se-asia/Demonstrates that dental calculus preserves chemical evidence of repeated oral habits for millennia, with implications for understanding calculus formation and behavioral exposure.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:25:37 GMT4,000-year-old teeth reveal the earliest human high — Hidden in plaqueresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/keratin-from-hair-rebuilds-tooth-enamel-kcl-study/https://bitewing.news/en/keratin-from-hair-rebuilds-tooth-enamel-kcl-study/Lab results show keratin outperforms fluoride in erosion prevention: a potential shift in remineralisation products within three years.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:25:16 GMTGoodbye cavities? This new toothpaste made from hair can heal enamelresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/vaccine-delivered-via-dental-floss-triggers-strong-mucosal-immune-response/https://bitewing.news/en/vaccine-delivered-via-dental-floss-triggers-strong-mucosal-immune-response/Dental professionals should note that the junctional epithelium, central to this method, is directly affected by periodontal disease, a gap the researchers have flagged for future study.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:25:04 GMTThis vaccine uses dental floss instead of needlesresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/cavities-and-gum-disease-together-raise-stroke-risk-by-86-percent/https://bitewing.news/en/cavities-and-gum-disease-together-raise-stroke-risk-by-86-percent/Large study links combined caries and periodontitis to near-doubled stroke risk: supports cardiovascular risk conversations at dental checkups.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:24:49 GMTCavities and gum disease could nearly double stroke riskresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/protein-based-gel-regrows-tooth-enamel-without-fluoride/https://bitewing.news/en/protein-based-gel-regrows-tooth-enamel-without-fluoride/First gel shown to rebuild enamel architecture under real-use conditions: a commercial product from Mintech-Bio is expected in 2026.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:24:39 GMTNew gel regrows tooth enamel and could transform dentistryresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/garlic-mouthwash-matches-chlorhexidine-systematic-review/https://bitewing.news/en/garlic-mouthwash-matches-chlorhexidine-systematic-review/Small but consistent trial data: garlic extract at higher concentrations rivals chlorhexidine, relevant for patients who cannot tolerate standard rinses.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:24:33 GMTGarlic mouthwash shows shockingly strong germ-fighting powerresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/enzyme-based-approach-shifts-dental-plaque-toward-healthier-bacteria/https://bitewing.news/en/enzyme-based-approach-shifts-dental-plaque-toward-healthier-bacteria/Early-stage research showing that enzyme-based quorum-sensing disruption shifts plaque microbiome toward health-associated species in vitro.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:24:29 GMTA new way to prevent gum disease without wiping out good bacteriaresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/arginine-reduces-biofilm-acidity-shifts-bacteria-cavity-prone-patients/https://bitewing.news/en/arginine-reduces-biofilm-acidity-shifts-bacteria-cavity-prone-patients/Small but well-designed trial showing arginine rinses alter biofilm pH and microbial balance: relevant for advising high-caries-risk patients.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:24:16 GMTThis natural amino acid could help stop cavities before they startresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/vdzi-opposes-cdu-proposal-remove-statutory-dental-benefits-germany/https://bitewing.news/en/vdzi-opposes-cdu-proposal-remove-statutory-dental-benefits-germany/German statutory dental coverage is under political pressure: understand what the CDU Economic Council proposals mean for patient access and the broader European debate.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:24:12 GMTVDZI Speaks Out Against Proposal to Remove Statutory Dental Benefitsregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/root-canal-treatment-linked-to-lower-blood-sugar-and-less-inflammation/https://bitewing.news/en/root-canal-treatment-linked-to-lower-blood-sugar-and-less-inflammation/Study shows root canal treatment reduced blood glucose and inflammation over two years: practical evidence for linking dental and medical care.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:24:06 GMTFixing a tooth infection may improve blood sugar and heart healthresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/vibration-activated-tooth-powder-whitens-and-repairs-enamel-in-lab-tests/https://bitewing.news/en/vibration-activated-tooth-powder-whitens-and-repairs-enamel-in-lab-tests/Early-stage research showing a peroxide-free whitening mechanism that also rebuilds enamel: relevant background for advising patients on whitening safety.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:23:21 GMTThis new tooth powder whitens teeth without damageresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/italian-dental-technicians-push-for-recognition-under-bill-c2700/https://bitewing.news/en/italian-dental-technicians-push-for-recognition-under-bill-c2700/Italian bill C.2700 may redefine the legal relationship between dentists and dental technicians: relevant context for cross-border laboratory work and EU MDR compliance.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:23:19 GMTA Century-Old Law No Longer Suffices: Italian Dental Technicians Seek Recognitionregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/swedish-ad-ruling-spotlights-subscription-dentistry-model/https://bitewing.news/en/swedish-ad-ruling-spotlights-subscription-dentistry-model/Subscription dentistry models may shift laboratory procurement toward centralised contracts: worth tracking for dental technicians.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:23:17 GMTA Swedish advertising decision and the emergence of subscription dentistrypractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/peer-reviewed-study-eu-mdr-fails-its-own-regulatory-standards/https://bitewing.news/en/peer-reviewed-study-eu-mdr-fails-its-own-regulatory-standards/Peer-reviewed analysis shows MDR structural gaps directly affecting compliance obligations for dental laboratories producing custom-made devices.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:23:13 GMTWhen the MDR fails its own test: why the EU Medical Device Regulation does not meet the standards it imposesregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/italy-debates-formal-recognition-dental-technicians-healthcare-professionals/https://bitewing.news/en/italy-debates-formal-recognition-dental-technicians-healthcare-professionals/Italian legislation may redefine dental technician status under MDR: relevant to any dentist working closely with lab partners across Europe.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:22:46 GMTThe Italian Debate on the Recognition of Dental Technicians Continuesregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/unppd-president-warns-against-low-cost-dental-imports/https://bitewing.news/en/unppd-president-warns-against-low-cost-dental-imports/French Senate debate on dental prosthesis imports signals possible regulatory action: clinicians and lab owners should follow policy developments.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:22:39 GMTLaurent Munerot (UNPPD) on France Info: We Must Not Surrender to Low-Cost Dental Importsregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/belgian-udb-stricter-mdr-controls-non-eu-dental-imports/https://bitewing.news/en/belgian-udb-stricter-mdr-controls-non-eu-dental-imports/Dental technicians and lab owners: FEPPD is consolidating national input on the MDR revision. Your association can still contribute.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:22:38 GMTBelgian Dental Technician Association (UDB) Calls for Strict Control of Dental Imports from Outside the EU in MDR/IVDR Input to FAMHPregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/ced-adopts-six-policy-updates-may-2025-general-meeting-gdansk/https://bitewing.news/en/ced-adopts-six-policy-updates-may-2025-general-meeting-gdansk/The updated CED AI resolution clarifies dentist liability when using AI tools: relevant for any practice integrating AI-assisted diagnosis.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:18:37 GMTPress Release: CED May 2025 General Meeting in Gdańsk, Polandregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/ced-joins-coalition-for-vaccination-call-to-boost-hpv-and-vaccine-coverage/https://bitewing.news/en/ced-joins-coalition-for-vaccination-call-to-boost-hpv-and-vaccine-coverage/HPV vaccination reduces oropharyngeal cancer risk: the CED position supports dentists raising this with patients in clinic.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:18:25 GMTThe Coalition for Vaccination urges European countries to increase vaccination coverage and tackle misinformation, including HPV vaccinationregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/58-million-fraud-alleged-at-french-dental-centres/https://bitewing.news/en/58-million-fraud-alleged-at-french-dental-centres/French dental centre ownership changes in late 2024 preceded large-scale fictitious billing: a regulatory gap worth monitoring across EU markets.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:18:23 GMT€58 Million Fraud in French Dental Centres: A Systemic Issue?regulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/ced-adopts-three-policy-documents-november-2025-general-meeting/https://bitewing.news/en/ced-adopts-three-policy-documents-november-2025-general-meeting/Three new CED policy documents directly address ageing patients, sports injury prevention, and professional safety in conflict zones.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:17:49 GMTPress Release: CED November 2025 General Meeting in Brussels, Belgiumregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/ced-urges-eu-wide-sugar-taxes-and-ad-bans-at-parliament-event/https://bitewing.news/en/ced-urges-eu-wide-sugar-taxes-and-ad-bans-at-parliament-event/CED's six policy recommendations show how dental associations can shape EU sugar regulation beyond clinical practice.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:17:40 GMTMarch 2026 CED Policy Event at EU Parliament Brussels, Belgiumregulationhttps://bitewing.news/nl/knmt-klachtenservice-70-procent-klachten-opgelost-2024/https://bitewing.news/nl/knmt-klachtenservice-70-procent-klachten-opgelost-2024/Klachtenvolume stijgt met 120 in 2024: controleer of uw praktijkwebsite voldoet aan de informatieplicht over klachtenregelingen.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:18:51 GMTKNMT Klachtenservice: 70 procent van de klachten in 2025 opgelostpractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/nl/10-aandachtspunten-mondzorg-ramadanpatienten/https://bitewing.news/nl/10-aandachtspunten-mondzorg-ramadanpatienten/Praktische aanpassingen voor behandeling en medicatievoorschriften bij ramadanpatiënten: dit artikel geeft concrete richtlijnen.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:07:55 GMT10 aandachtspunten: mondzorg voor patiënten die meedoen aan de ramadanpractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/nl/eerste-opleidingen-gecertificeerd-keurmerk-abc-mondzorgassistenten/https://bitewing.news/nl/eerste-opleidingen-gecertificeerd-keurmerk-abc-mondzorgassistenten/Bij het aannemen van nieuwe assistenten geeft het ABC-keurmerk praktijkhouders een concreet criterium om opleidingskwaliteit te beoordelen.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:07:43 GMTEerste opleidingen keurmerk ABC Mondzorgassistenten gecertificeerdworkforce