Could Periodontitis Be a Hidden Trigger for Alzheimer’s Disease? A Clinical Wake-Up Call for Dentists DentistryUnited NewsDesk: Periodontal Pathogens in the Brain: An Evolving Paradigm For decades, the dental community has emphasized the importance of managing chronic periodontitis to preserve dentition and prevent systemic complications. Now, a compelling body of evidence is linking Porphyromonas […]
Tip 2: BRIST Mastering the Anatomical Basics for Implant Success
By Dr. SMH Junaid, Chief Implantologist – Aina Dental Clinic , Bangalore, India When it comes to implant placement, respect for anatomy is non-negotiable. Small mistakes here can cost big later. Here’s the fast rulebook: •Restorative Space: Always leave at least 1 mm of room for restorative contours on each side of […]
Prologue It was late afternoon. The city was heavy with the scent of rain on concrete, and the distant hum of traffic filled the air like a restless chorus.I sat by the window of a modest restaurant, waiting for my meal — and for a young mind that had reached out through DentistryUnited. I was […]
Eco-Friendly Dentistry: A Tale of Transformation and Tradition Prologue: A Reunion in Ooty In the mist-kissed hills of Ooty, where the air carries the scent of pine and the promise of monsoon rains, Dr. Hajeera, a general dentist from Mysore, found herself wandering through the bustling halls of the South India Dental Sustainability Summit. […]
Tip 1: Prioritize Minimally Invasive Protocols in Medically Compromised Patients
By Dr. SMH Junaid, Chief Implantologist – Aina Dental Clinic , Bangalore, India A 56-year-old woman walked into the dental clinic with a heartfelt plea—she wanted to chew again, speak confidently, and smile freely, all before her son’s wedding in a month. With a mix of emotional urgency and complex systemic health considerations, this case […]
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, […]
ZAPP THEM From Chaos to Clarity: My Journey into Radiographic Safety in Dentistry First Impressions of the Dental Clinic Walking through the clinics on the first week, I was amazed at the organized chaos unfolding on the floor. It was early in the hour, and patients were just arriving and registering. The student doctors […]
Prologue: A Call from Copenhagen It was just past midnight in New Delhi. The city outside my hotel window pulsed with the afterglow of another symposium evening—panels, speeches, applause, and handshakes still echoing in my mind. I had just begun to loosen my collar when the phone buzzed softly beside a half-finished cup of […]
DentistryUnited News Analysis: Rising Anti-Fluoride Movement Threatens Oral Health in Rural America
By DentistryUnited NewsDesk: In rural pockets of the United States, a growing anti-fluoride movement is raising alarms among dental professionals, as communities face a potential surge in tooth decay. This trend, coupled with persistent dentist shortages, could reverse decades of progress in oral health, particularly in underserved areas. For dentists, understanding the implications of this […]