The Children in the ChairBy the light of a fog-wrapped November evening in Bangalore In the hushed stillness of a foggy November evening, when the city lay cloaked in a ghost-grey shawl and the scent of burnt leaves curled through the air, Dr. Hajeera sat at her desk. Her journals lay scattered like old maps, […]
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Mastering Absence with Elegance: Dr. Jahaan’s Refined Approach to Clinic-Free Days
There are times in a dentist’s life when the call of duty comes not from the ultrasonic scaler, but from family—and sometimes, that family resides in Dubai. So it was for Dr. Jahaan, a respected clinician from bustling Bombay, whose practice on Peddar Road boasted an enviable patient retention rate, a nimbly managed perio […]
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 […]
In recent years, fluoride—a cornerstone of preventive dentistry—has sparked debates among parents. While dental professionals advocate for its proven benefits in cavity prevention, a growing number of parents question its safety, influenced by social media trends, alternative health movements, and high-profile endorsements of fluoride-free living. This skepticism places dentists in a delicate position, requiring them […]
Dr. Hajeera Banu sat by the window of her Mysore clinic, watching the soft evening light filter through the trees. It was a quiet moment before the rush of post-Iftar patients would begin. Just as she reached for a sip of water, her phone buzzed, displaying a familiar name—Dr. Martha O’Connell from Dublin. “Hajeera, […]
As I sit in my Mysore clinic, absently twirling a diminutive metal toothpick extracted from my Swiss Army knife—a keepsake from my father-in-law—I am struck by its understated elegance. Among my treasured possessions is another heirloom: an intricately carved ivory toothpick, passed down from my great-great-grandfather. A relic of a bygone era, it embodies both […]
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Women in Dentistry: Redefining the Paradigm and Shaping the Future of Oral Healthcare
The dental profession, once a male-dominated domain, has undergone a seismic shift in recent decades. Women dentists are now leading the charge, transforming the industry with their expertise, innovative approaches, and compassionate patient care. From breaking glass ceilings in clinical practice to pioneering research, advocating for gender equity, and fostering global collaborations, women are not […]
Dental implantology has seen a dramatic evolution over the last few decades, with bone grafting playing an integral role in its success. The foundation of successful dental implants is the quality and quantity of the alveolar bone, which is essential for osseointegration. Thanks to innovative bone regeneration techniques and advanced grafting materials, patients with severe […]
Dental pain is one of the most distressing experiences for patients, often leading to urgent visits to the dentist. Effective pain management is crucial not only for patient comfort but also to ensure proper treatment outcomes. When a patient walks in with dental pain, a structured approach is followed to diagnose and alleviate discomfort promptly. […]
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Dental Fillings: From Past to Present to Future – A Journey Through Time and Innovation
The story of dental fillings dates back thousands of years, with ancient civilizations experimenting with ways to repair decayed teeth. Ancient Times (2000 BC – 500 AD): The earliest known dental fillings date back to 6500 BC when beeswax was used to fill cavities in a Neolithic tooth discovered in Slovenia. In ancient Egypt, gold […]