Prologue: In the sanctuary of the dental operatory, under the soft glow of surgical light and the near-ritual silence of sterilized steel, there exists a theatre of quiet miracles. This space is where pain is transfigured, where trauma is met not only with science but with presence, and where every act of healing is as […]
Month: April 2025
By DentistryUnited Team As new waves of U.S. tariffs make headlines under President Donald Trump—starting with a 10% duty on Chinese goods and potentially 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico—the dental world is bracing for impact. From aligners to implants, and scanners to surgical kits, the ripple effects could reshape dental practices across […]
Ever heard of GLOCAL? It’s all about making global ideas work locally. And in 2025, with tech connecting us more than ever, it’s time dentistry caught up. The Same Problem, Now More Obvious Let’s face it—life keeps moving faster. Dentists are more mobile, healthcare is more digital, and borders are blurrier than ever. […]
Freedom for the Mandible: A Journey with Fabio Savastano and Syed Nabeel into Neuromuscular Dentistry
Chapter 1: Palolem and the Mandible The golden sands of Palolem Beach glowed like molten glass in the Goan twilight. The tide was rising gently, as though the sea itself wanted to listen. Syed Nabeel—alumnus of RCSI, physiologic dentist, and wanderer—sat at a beach shack nursing a coconut espresso when a familiar silhouette approached. […]
The Art and Science of Digital Dental Restoration: A One-on-One Masterclass with Adriana
Unlocking the future of single-unit restorations with digital precision and storytelling flair. The phone buzzed.Dr. Syed Nabeel, dental educator and digital dentistry advocate, glanced at the screen—Adriana from Denmark. His best friend for 20 years, Adriana was a brilliant healthcare manager and now the newly appointed Chief Public Relations Officer for The Flex-Karen Dental Labs, […]
Digital Dentistry Beyond Scanning: Why True Innovation Starts After the Intraoral Scan
In the fast-evolving world of digital dentistry, where technology hums and progress gleams from every corner, I met Dr. Junaid—a colleague, a thinker, and in many ways, a mirror to my own journey. His clinic was quiet, yet alive with intention. I saw multiple intraoral scanners—each one resting like a trusted companion beside his dental […]
Break the Back? “Suction please,” I requested my assistant. “Air please,” I said again, anxious to finish the cavity preparation I was working on. Another patient was waiting, and I had a time crunch. Still, doing shoddy dental work was totally unacceptable. I needed a clear field of vision to remove all the caries. […]
Prologue Dr.Nabeel was in Mumbai for a meeting, staying at the Oberoi Hotel. Late at night, he gazed at the Queen’s Necklace, the shimmering lights reflecting off the Arabian Sea. In the comfort of his in-room theater, he streamed the IDS Cologne talks via IDSconnect—a privilege available only to registered participants of Europe’s premier dental […]
The Future of Dentistry is Here Imagine walking into your dental clinic, where everything flows effortlessly. No guesswork, no unnecessary delays—just precise, data-driven decisions that enhance patient care. With AI, this isn’t just a futuristic vision; it’s happening now. AI-Powered Diagnosis: Smarter, Faster, More Accurate A patient sits in your chair, and before they even […]
It was an enigma that had plagued the profession for centuries. A silent adversary, creeping beneath the gum line, wreaking havoc upon the very foundations of the teeth, often undetected until it was far too late. Periodontal disease—the phantom menace of the oral cavity—had long evaded swift justice, its presence revealed only through crude tools […]