Go comprehensive? Starting Clinical Rotations at NYU It was the day we started shadowing the seniors in the clinics at NYU. The place was buzzing with students and patients, almost like a busy marketplace! That might be an odd comparison, but that’s exactly how it felt—alive with activity. The professors were huddled in one corner, […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
The Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing in Dentistry: From Dot Matrix to Bioprinting and Metal Implants
A Journey Through Technological Evolution The rhythmic hum of my 3D printer crafting a dental implant took me back to the 1980s, when my friend Mansoor gifted me an Epson dot matrix printer. That mechanical clatter marked the beginning of a revolution that would transform dentistry forever. Today, we’re not just printing models—we’re crafting titanium […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
From Dot Matrix to 3D Printing: Nabeel and Mansoor on the Evolution of Dental Technology
I sat by the window at Starbucks in Bangalore, watching the late afternoon sun cast golden reflections on the glass walls. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee curled around me like an old friend, familiar and warm. Across the table, Mansoor stirred his cappuccino absentmindedly, his gaze flickering between me and the 3D-printed dental model […]
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The Intraoral Scanner Dilemma: A Journey Back in Time with Mansoor and Nabeel
I leaned back in my chair, staring at the specs of the latest intraoral scanner on my screen. It was a minefield of jargon—CMOS sensors, AI-driven stitching, CUDA cores, and memory bandwidth. My mind drifted to an old friend, someone who had computers in his blood long before the world became obsessed with silicon and […]
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Understanding Dental Patients: How Behavior and Budget Influence Treatment Decisions
Every dental practitioner encounters a diverse set of patients, each with their own mindset, financial status, and approach to treatment. Recognizing these psychological and economic nuances enables dentists to refine communication strategies, enhance case acceptance, and deliver personalized care. Here’s an insightful classification of patients based on their approach to dental treatment and financial background. […]
Am I there yet? Life After BDS: The Journey to DDS and a Better Future The auditorium buzzed with chatter as I stepped in, anxious yet determined. This massive hall, seating 400 people, would be my classroom for the next three years. Among the 350 students in the DDS Class of 2011, everyone seemed different […]
In recent years, fluoride—a cornerstone of preventive dentistry—has sparked debates among parents. While dental professionals advocate for its proven benefits in cavity prevention, a growing number of parents question its safety, influenced by social media trends, alternative health movements, and high-profile endorsements of fluoride-free living. This skepticism places dentists in a delicate position, requiring them […]
Practicing to Perfection Strange looks were exchanged as we glanced at each other. I was one among a hundred students in the preclinical lab for crown preparation. The manikins were all set up, ready for our first class in the DDS program. The typodonts were securely screwed in, with a full complement of teeth, positioned […]
Statement of “Purpose” Dental School Admissions: A Journey of Choices and Challenges Number 75—the board flashed. My father and I were in a huge line of dental school applicants for two hours, waiting to be called. All of us had written a common entrance test, and each of us had a rank number based […]
Jehan leaned back into the embrace of her leather chair, letting the golden hues of the setting sun spill through the vast window of her South Mumbai clinic. Beyond the glass, the Arabian Sea whispered its eternal secrets, each wave a gentle metronome to her drifting thoughts. Nearly two decades had passed since she had […]