The sun sneaked into Jehaan’s funky Mumbai flat, painting golden patterns across the floor as Shaan, her lanky, restless dentist cousin, drummed his fingers against the table. His untouched chai sat steaming, silently judging him. He had a big, messy dream and needed Jehaan—the family’s wisecracking oracle—to turn his chaos into clarity. “Jehaan,” Shaan blurted, […]
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DentistryUnited | Occlusion in Dentistry | Digital Occlusion Analysis Dr. Jahaan lingered at her desk, her gaze lost in the glow of her screen, her once-steaming coffee now a tepid relic of forgotten sips. A shadow of doubt had crept into her mind, unraveling the certainties she once held about dental occlusion—a realm where articulators […]
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The Etymology and Clinical Utility of “Substitooth”: A Lexical Innovation in Prosthodontics
Introduction For over a century, prosthodontic terminology has remained largely unchanged, often burdened with intricate and inaccessible language. To modernize and streamline communication, we introduce Substitooth—a term officially coined within dentistry through DentistryUnited.com. While similar expressions may have surfaced informally in cartoons, marketing, social media posts or colloquial humor, this marks the first authoritative integration […]
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a dentist in possession of a root canal file must be in want of a less controversial solution. I, a person of agreeable wit but insatiable curiosity, found myself ensnared in the most peculiar of predicaments on a humid Bombay evening in the year of our Lord 2012. […]
Dr. Jane possessed a rare gift—the ability to transform her dental practice into a space of wisdom, humor, and connection. Her chair was more than just a fixture for dental procedures; it was a stage where life lessons were imparted, a courtroom where dental habits were put on trial, and a confessional where patients found […]
Dr. Jahan, a seasoned dentist in the heart of Bombay, had mastered the art of molar battles and incisor rescues. Yet, despite her surgical finesse, something always seemed amiss. Her clinic bustled with patients, her chair barely caught a break, and her coffee perpetually went cold before the second sip. The never-ending cycle of consultations, […]
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The Future of Dental Chairs: A Convergence of AI, Automation, and Sustainability
Prologue: A Glimpse into the Future Dr. Jane, a highly accomplished dentist, had been immersed in her demanding practice for years. The weight of continuous patient care, research, and advancing technologies left little room for leisure. Deciding to take a well-earned break, she embarked on a serene holiday to the Alps, seeking solace amidst snow-capped […]
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The Imperative of Intraoral Scanners in Contemporary Dental Practice: A Technical Exposition
Dr. Jane, a forward-thinking clinician with an insatiable enthusiasm for digital dentistry, set out to revolutionize her practice. She hired intraoral scanners from multiple vendors, explored various brands, and partnered with several dental labs, all in pursuit of precision and efficiency. The future, she believed, was digital. But reality had other plans. Her first battle? […]
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The Tale of Dr. Jahaan and Dr. Jiah: A Case Study in Dental Practice Decline
In the bustling, toothsome metropolis of Bombay, Dr. Jahaan, an observant and meticulous practitioner, watched with both concern and academic glee as her colleague, Dr. Jiah’s once-celebrated dental practice began to wane. Like detectives of decay, Dr. Jahaan embarked on a quest to unearth the reasons behind this professional downturn, injecting sophistication and humor into […]
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Managing Post-SRP Dentinal Hypersensitivity: Evidence-Based Strategies for the Practicing Dentists
Post-SRP dentinal hypersensitivity can impact patient comfort and compliance. Learn evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies to optimize care. Introduction Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) remains a cornerstone of periodontal therapy. However, post-procedural dentinal hypersensitivity is a common challenge that may compromise patient compliance and satisfaction. Understanding the etiopathogenesis and integrating evidence-based prophylactic and therapeutic strategies […]