Of Minds and Machines: A Physician’s Reflection on AI, Cognitive Debt, and the Cost of Convenience For the discerning doctor, an exploration of what we gain — and what we risk losing — in the age of large language models Dr. Rehan Qureshi stood beneath the soft glow of the ward’s halogen lights, dictating […]
The Times Of Dentistry
Neurointegrative Dental Implants: A Transformative Advance in Restorative Dentistry
In this DentistryUnited news analysis, we examine a groundbreaking development in restorative dentistry from Tufts University’s School of Dental Medicine, where a novel neurointegrative dental implant promises to redefine tooth replacement. Traditional titanium-based implants, reliant on osseointegration, lack the sensory feedback provided by the periodontal ligament’s neurovascular network, leading to compromised masticatory function and patient […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Evolving Horizons in Dentistry: A Breakfast Dialogue with Dr. Shaheer Ahmed Aasim
Over a refined breakfast at Forum – Nexus Mall, arguably Mysore’s most vibrant crossroads of commerce and conversation, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Dr Shaheer Ahmed Aasim—an accomplished endodontist and a cherished senior from our JSS Dental College days at the turn of the millennium. Our exchange—warm with reminiscence yet sharp with relevance—flowed […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Of Bone and Truth: A Maxillofacial Reflection on Implantology Beyond the Surface
Based on a clinical dialogue with Dr. Abdul Hamid Attar, BDS, MDS, Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, Mumbai, this piece has been conceptually distilled and thoughtfully rearticulated by Syed Nabeel, BDS, D Orth, MFD RCS (Ire), MFDS RCPS (Glasg), Founder, DentistryUnited—merging surgical insight with scholarly prose. Prologue: Between Failure and Philosophy In the pulsating operatory theatres of […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
AI in Dentistry: Revolutionizing Facial Aesthetics Through Advanced Treatment Planning, Execution, and Post-Operative Analysis
Prologue: A Humble Reflection on AI’s Promise in Aesthetic Dentistry I, Syed Nabeel, founder of DentistryUnited and a lifelong student of our noble profession, was profoundly touched to receive an email from a group of vibrant young dentists in India. Their kind words and earnest request for a simple blog on the role of artificial […]
As a seasoned dentist, I’ve learned that the key to understanding a patient’s needs often lies in their story. Today, I shared a memorable experience with my new recruit dentists, Dr. Hannah and Dr. Gabriela, to illustrate how storytelling can transform the way we elicit patient histories. Let me take you through the story of […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
How Can Dentists Be AI/ML Ready? A New Dentist’s Journey into AI and Machine Learning: Dr. Karen Popescu’s Path Forward
By Syed Nabeel BDS D Orth MFD RCSI MFDC RCPSG Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are revolutionizing dentistry—boosting diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. While many dental designers and technicians are already leveraging AI-based tools like Exocad, Blender, and Dentbird to craft prostheses, these tools mainly serve as end-user solutions. They help prosthodontists […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Brain-Spinal Interface Technology: Breakthrough and Maxillofacial Potential
Key Points Chinese researchers have developed a brain-spinal interface (BSI) that helps paralyzed patients regain movement and sensation. The technology uses small brain and spinal implants with AI to bypass damaged neural pathways. Clinical trials in 2025 showed patients walking within days, with some sensory recovery. It may potentially be adapted to treat facial paralysis, […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Agentic Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Principles, Applications, and Ethical Considerations
Introduction The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a transformative era in healthcare, marked by the emergence of agentic AI—a paradigm shift from passive, task-specific tools to autonomous, goal-directed systems capable of independent decision-making and adaptive problem-solving. Unlike traditional AI, which operates within rigidly defined parameters, agentic AI exhibits autonomy, proactivity, and adaptability, […]
A research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), South Korea, has developed an innovative photocurable hydrogel that enables minimally invasive bone regeneration. Comprising alginate derived from brown algae and recombinant mussel adhesive protein containing RGD peptides, the hydrogel incorporates calcium ions, phosphonodiols, and a photoinitiator to facilitate rapid solidification under visible light. […]