The convergence of oral health and systemic immunity has taken an extraordinary leap forward with the introduction of floss-based vaccination—a needle-free immunization strategy that taps into the gingival sulcus as a potent site for antigen delivery. Recently featured in Nature Biomedical Engineering, this novel technique utilizes vaccine-coated dental floss to stimulate both mucosal and systemic […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Synthetic Data, Real Judgment: How Medical Professionals Anchor AI’s Future
Early dawn spills gold over Chamundi Vihar Stadium. My breath plumes in the cool Mysore air as I find my rhythm on the track. In California it’s late evening; Tariq, midway through his cross‑trainer session, answers my call. Our earbuds become the bridge across half a world, letting a dental surgeon and an accomplished engineer cum […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
AI in Healthcare: From Hype to Helper – A Perspective for Doctors and Dentists
As doctors and dentists, we’ve all heard the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. From promises of revolutionizing diagnostics to claims of machines outsmarting human clinicians, the narrative around AI has often been exaggerated. However, recent research, like Apple’s “The Illusion of Thinking” study, is shifting our understanding of AI from an all-powerful entity […]
Prologue This morning, I interviewed a BDS candidate for the position of Resident Dentist at Smile Maker Dental Clinic, Mysore. On paper, the qualifications checked out—distinction in basic sciences, a decent internship, and a confident demeanor. But as the discussion turned clinical, it became quickly evident that despite years of theoretical study, the ability to […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
A Reflection on Microsoft’s MAI-DxO and the Future of AI in Dentistry and Medicine
Mysore, 6:45 AM – The Message That Sparked a Morning of Thought It was barely sunrise when my phone pinged—a message from Dr. Sanjay, a long-time acquaintance and fellow voice on DentistryUnited. More than just a spirited general practitioner from Boisar, Maharashtra, Sanjay wears many hats—editor, author, educator, and a relentless seeker of clinical clarity. […]
Blood Pressure Screening in Dental Practice: A Guide for Dentists Blood pressure (BP) screening in the dental chair is a vital tool for ensuring patient safety and reducing risks during dental procedures. With hypertension affecting over 1.2 billion people worldwide, including 25–30% of adults in India (per WHO), dentists are uniquely positioned to detect undiagnosed […]
The Times Of Dentistry
Urine to Hydroxyapatite: A Sustainable Revolution in Maxillofacial and Implant Dentistry
DentistryUnited | Clinical Innovations | June 2025 In an era where sustainability intersects with precision medicine, a pioneering study published in Nature Communications has unveiled a game-changing development for the dental and maxillofacial community. Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, in collaboration with U.S. and Japanese institutions, have created a novel method to biomanufacture […]
Of Minds and Machines: A Physician’s Reflection on AI, Cognitive Debt, and the Cost of Convenience For the discerning doctor, an exploration of what we gain — and what we risk losing — in the age of large language models Dr. Rehan Qureshi stood beneath the soft glow of the ward’s halogen lights, dictating […]
The Times Of Dentistry
Neurointegrative Dental Implants: A Transformative Advance in Restorative Dentistry
In this DentistryUnited news analysis, we examine a groundbreaking development in restorative dentistry from Tufts University’s School of Dental Medicine, where a novel neurointegrative dental implant promises to redefine tooth replacement. Traditional titanium-based implants, reliant on osseointegration, lack the sensory feedback provided by the periodontal ligament’s neurovascular network, leading to compromised masticatory function and patient […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Evolving Horizons in Dentistry: A Breakfast Dialogue with Dr. Shaheer Ahmed Aasim
Over a refined breakfast at Forum – Nexus Mall, arguably Mysore’s most vibrant crossroads of commerce and conversation, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Dr Shaheer Ahmed Aasim—an accomplished endodontist and a cherished senior from our JSS Dental College days at the turn of the millennium. Our exchange—warm with reminiscence yet sharp with relevance—flowed […]