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Scientists are working on technology to grow human teeth instead of fillings and implants

Scientists are working on technology to grow human teeth instead of fillings and implants

by | Jul 29, 2026 | Dental Fillings

Scientists around the world are developing technologies that could in the future allow the restoration of damaged human teeth or even grow new ones instead of using fillings and dental implants. This is reported by the BBC, writes UNN.DetailsResearchers believe that...
Dental Care in the Czech Republic: White Fillings for Everyone – Amalgam Only in Exceptional Cases

Dental Care in the Czech Republic: White Fillings for Everyone – Amalgam Only in Exceptional Cases

by | Jun 29, 2026 | Dental Fillings

From January 2026, health insurance in the Czech Republic will cover new dental services: white fillings and root canal treatments will be reimbursed, while the use of amalgam will be severely restricted.Since the beginning of the year, important changes in dental...
Singapore dentists to cut back on mercury fillings but retain use in selected cases as WHO urges phase‑out by 2034

Singapore dentists to cut back on mercury fillings but retain use in selected cases as WHO urges phase‑out by 2034

by | May 30, 2026 | Dental Fillings

SINGAPORE, Feb 7 — Singapore dentists will scale back the use of mercury in tooth fillings but continue to rely on amalgam in selected cases, even as the World Health Organisation pushes for a global phase‑out by 2034.The Straits Times reported that the WHO lists...
Singapore to limit mercury use in tooth fillings despite WHO call for phase-out by 2034

Singapore to limit mercury use in tooth fillings despite WHO call for phase-out by 2034

by | Apr 30, 2026 | Dental Fillings

SINGAPORE – Dentists in Singapore will gradually reduce the use of mercury in tooth fillings, but will not entirely end its use. While tooth-coloured materials – such as composite resin, porcelain (ceramic) and glass ionomer – are the first-line option in most...

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