In over two decades of clinical practice, I have learned that dentistry is rarely just about teeth. Our patients do not present “isolated dental problems” — they present complex, interconnected dysfunctions of the stomatognathic system: teeth, temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and the neuromuscular pathways that coordinate them. When one element is misaligned, the entire […]
Vasa Denticity ( Dentkart)Buys 51% of IDS Denmed, Creating India’s Largest Dental Supply Network
DentistryUnited NewsDesk: On August 6, 2025, Vasa Denticity Ltd., India’s fastest-growing dental products company, acquired a 51% stake in IDS Denmed Pvt. Ltd., a leading traditional dental supplier. This strategic move, announced in New Delhi, merges Vasa’s online platform, Dentalkart, with IDS Denmed’s extensive offline network, positioning the combined entity to serve over 90% of […]
A telephone conversation between Prof. E Sham and Dr. Syed Nabeel “Good morning, Nabeel. Are you free for five minutes?” The voice at the other end was unmistakable—Prof. Sham, Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Vydehi Institute and a Consultant Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon. His tone bore the gravity of someone who’d just walked out […]
Your Journey into AI, ML, and Digital Dentistry: Career Paths for New Dental Grads
Hey there, new dental grad! You’ve just earned your degree, and now you’re standing at the crossroads of an exciting, tech-driven future in dentistry. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and digital dentistry are shaking things up, offering you ways to blend your passion for patient care with cutting-edge innovation. This guide is your roadmap […]
Enhancing the Patient Experience in Dental Practice Management: The Universal Power of the Human Touch
No matter where your dental practice is located—whether in the bustling streets of Bandra, Mumbai, the vibrant metropolis of Beijing, China, the cutting-edge clinics of Tokyo, Japan, the cultural mosaic of Morocco, the luxurious settings of Dubai, the serene landscapes of Denmark, the historic charm of Poland, the diverse communities of the USA, or […]
The Dentist Who Saved Her Spine: A Tale of Ergonomics and a New Vision for Dental Education
Dr. Maya Sharma was born to be a dentist. From her first day at dental school, she was mesmerized by the precision of sculpting perfect smiles. Her hands were steady, her focus laser-like, and her patients at DentistryUnited swore by her skill. But as the years rolled on, a quiet ache began to murmur in […]
The Role of Synthetic Patient Data in Shaping Dental AI A memory from Mysore, and a vision for the future When I was a young doctor, my mornings often began at Al Mansoor Clinic in Kalyangiri, Mysore. It was my father’s domain — Dr. Rahman, an alumnus of Osmania University, a veteran physician whose presence […]
CRIB Blood Group: A Landmark Discovery in Transfusion Medicine with Implications for Dentistry August 4, 2025 – In a groundbreaking advancement in transfusion medicine, researchers have identified a novel blood group antigen, named CRIB, in a 38-year-old woman from Kolar, Karnataka, India. This discovery, announced at the 35th Regional Congress of the International Society of […]
By Dr. Syed Nabeel, BDS, D.Orth, MFD RCS (Ireland), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow) This morning, as the first light of Mysore filtered through my window, I sipped a steaming cup of sulaimani chai and opened X on my tablet. Among the usual flurry of dental debates and clinical queries, a post from a colleague in […]
Why Dentists Must Adopt AI Cautiously: A Case Against Over-Automation in Restorative and Orthodontic Practice
Prologue It was just past 6 a.m., and I was sitting on the balcony of a quiet resort in the Malnad region, sipping on a cup of green tea. The mist was still clinging to the trees, birds beginning their conversations, and everything around felt calm — exactly the kind of silence that helps you […]