As a trained modern dentist, I’m continually amazed by the sophistication of contemporary dental science. Yet, the history of dentistry reveals a remarkable legacy of human ingenuity, stretching back millennia. From rudimentary drills to golden prosthetics, our ancestors demonstrated surprising advancements in oral care. Let’s embark on a captivating journey through ancient dental practices, exploring […]
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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 […]
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The First Thing You Should Do Every Morning to Elevate Your Dental Practice
In the dynamic world of modern dentistry, staying updated with the latest advancements and refining clinical decision-making are critical for success. However, time constraints and overwhelming information make it challenging for dentists to engage in continuous learning. That’s why the first thing you should do every morning—before treating your first patient, before checking your schedule, […]
Some guys have all the problems in the world when it comes to maintaining necessary, correct and well functioning equipment in their clinics. There is a reason why that happens. Lack of finances. Why? Due to division of attention and finances over too many things and wanting to be the master of everything! In short […]
There are many freshly passed dentists who think they have missed the bus. That is if they weren’t in a position to do their University conducted post graduate Masters Residency program. Well at the root of the frustration is the argument that patients would prefer postgraduate Masters to treat their teeth and gums over bachelor […]
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, […]
I saw some excess composite core material on the disto-proximal chamfer of the crown prep. Was that a overhang? I just took a probe to check the finish line. Ping! The paper thin core, that had been pretending to cover the coronal seal, popped into my hand! But by now the crown was already loaded […]
She wanted to change her orthodontist. She wanted us to take over her case. She had suddenly discovered that her orthodontist’s practice was very inconveniently located. She was suggesting us to either continue with her orthodontic treatment at our facility or next best take off her orthodontic braces for good. That was pretty unusual, how […]