From DentistryUnited NewsDesk: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi—a trio whose groundbreaking work on peripheral immune tolerance has redefined our understanding of the immune system. Their discoveries, spanning decades, have illuminated the intricate mechanisms that prevent the immune system from turning against […]
Prologue This morning, as the golden edge of dawn filtered through my window, I found myself reading about the life of Steve Jobs. His journey—marked by brilliance, rebellion, and an unyielding search for meaning—has always intrigued me. There was something hauntingly poetic in how a man who revolutionized human connection was ultimately undone by a […]
Prologue: The Message That Sparked a Reflection It was a quiet Sunday evening when my phone blinked with a familiar chime—our old dental college WhatsApp group had come alive again. Amidst photos of silver anniversaries and gray hairs masked by filters, a message stood out. “Still using amalgam, Nabeel?” one of my batchmates teased, attaching […]
The Beginning – A Conversation at Smile Maker Dental Clinic, Mysore It was a quiet afternoon at Smile Maker Dental Clinic, Mysore. The faint hum of the sterilizer blended with the aroma of freshly brewed filter coffee. Dr. Hajeera Banu, known among her peers for her balanced blend of clinical depth and human warmth, was […]
Managing Unparallel Teeth in Dental Bridges: Solutions for Optimal Alignment
When Abutments Diverge: Navigating the Challenges of Unparallel Teeth in Fixed Partial Dentures In the intricate world of restorative dentistry, the quest for prosthetic harmony often hinges on a fundamental principle: parallelism of abutment teeth. As an alumnus of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, where I honed my skills in prosthodontics amid a […]
Invisalign vs Other Aligner Systems: A Global Orthodontic Perspective by Dr. Syed Nabeel
By Dr. Syed Nabeel, BDS, D Orth, MFD RCSI, MFDS RCPS (Glasgow) Prologue The evening in Mysore carried a gentle stillness. The last rays of sunlight rested on my study window when my phone rang. It was Dr. Sandra, a respected member of the DentistryUnited community. Her words came with urgency yet warmth: “Nabeel, could […]
Pac-Dent Acquires Ackuretta to Boost Open-System Dental 3D Printing Solutions
By DentistryUnited NewsDesk September 20, 2025 – Dentistry United In a bold move reshaping the dental 3D printing landscape, Pac-Dent, Inc., a leading supplier of dental materials, announced its acquisition of Ackuretta Technologies on September 2, 2025. This strategic buyout merges Pac-Dent’s expertise in high-quality resins with Ackuretta’s cutting-edge hardware and software, positioning the company […]
Penicillin: The Spark That Reshaped Modern Medicine When Sir Alexander Fleming stepped into his modest lab at St. Mary’s Hospital in September 1928, he hardly expected to stumble upon a discovery that would rewrite medical history. On his bench sat a petri dish streaked with Staphylococcus aureus, where an accidental patch of mold had […]
The dental industry is embracing a digital transformation, with 3D printing redefining restorative workflows. Among the innovations leading this charge, Pacdent’s Rodin Sculpture 2.0 stands out as a groundbreaking ceramic-nanohybrid resin for permanent single-unit restorations, crowns, bridges, and long-term provisionals. With an industry-first 60% zirconia-infused ceramic filler, this resin sets new standards in strength, […]
From Niche to Global Leader: 5 Strategies to Skyrocket Your Aligner Business to Outshine Invisalign
The clear aligner market is a goldmine, projected to hit USD 16.8 billion by 2027. As a dentist and business strategist, I’ve seen how aligner practices can evolve from local players to global powerhouses, surpassing giants like Invisalign. The key? Strategic differentiation, patient-centric innovation, and relentless execution. Here are five cutting-edge strategies to elevate […]