Bon Appétit! A Caries Puzzle, a Diet Chart, and a Cultural Awakening: How One Patient’s Question Changed My Perspective As I sat reviewing my patient’s treatment plan at dental school, the tooth chart in front of me displayed thirty-two teeth in the Universal Numbering System. Red markings indicated carious lesions, while black filled the spaces […]
The Times Of Dentistry
Lab-Grown Teeth: King’s College London Moves Closer to Natural Alternatives for Fillings
A breakthrough by King’s College London scientists could revolutionize dentistry. Lab-grown teeth using bioengineered hydrogels may soon replace traditional fillings and implants with self-repairing, biologically integrated alternatives. Regenerative Dentistry Breakthrough at King’s College London In a significant advance in regenerative dentistry, researchers from King’s College London have made strides toward growing real teeth in the […]
Dr. Hajeera's Space
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 […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Behind Every Smile: The Untold Story of Healing and Appreciation in Dentistry
Prologue: In the sanctuary of the dental operatory, under the soft glow of surgical light and the near-ritual silence of sterilized steel, there exists a theatre of quiet miracles. This space is where pain is transfigured, where trauma is met not only with science but with presence, and where every act of healing is as […]
By DentistryUnited Team As new waves of U.S. tariffs make headlines under President Donald Trump—starting with a 10% duty on Chinese goods and potentially 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico—the dental world is bracing for impact. From aligners to implants, and scanners to surgical kits, the ripple effects could reshape dental practices across […]
Ever heard of GLOCAL? It’s all about making global ideas work locally. And in 2025, with tech connecting us more than ever, it’s time dentistry caught up. The Same Problem, Now More Obvious Let’s face it—life keeps moving faster. Dentists are more mobile, healthcare is more digital, and borders are blurrier than ever. […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Freedom for the Mandible: A Journey with Fabio Savastano and Syed Nabeel into Neuromuscular Dentistry
Chapter 1: Palolem and the Mandible The golden sands of Palolem Beach glowed like molten glass in the Goan twilight. The tide was rising gently, as though the sea itself wanted to listen. Syed Nabeel—alumnus of RCSI, physiologic dentist, and wanderer—sat at a beach shack nursing a coconut espresso when a familiar silhouette approached. […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
The Art and Science of Digital Dental Restoration: A One-on-One Masterclass with Adriana
Unlocking the future of single-unit restorations with digital precision and storytelling flair. The phone buzzed.Dr. Syed Nabeel, dental educator and digital dentistry advocate, glanced at the screen—Adriana from Denmark. His best friend for 20 years, Adriana was a brilliant healthcare manager and now the newly appointed Chief Public Relations Officer for The Flex-Karen Dental Labs, […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Digital Dentistry Beyond Scanning: Why True Innovation Starts After the Intraoral Scan
In the fast-evolving world of digital dentistry, where technology hums and progress gleams from every corner, I met Dr. Junaid—a colleague, a thinker, and in many ways, a mirror to my own journey. His clinic was quiet, yet alive with intention. I saw multiple intraoral scanners—each one resting like a trusted companion beside his dental […]
Break the Back? “Suction please,” I requested my assistant. “Air please,” I said again, anxious to finish the cavity preparation I was working on. Another patient was waiting, and I had a time crunch. Still, doing shoddy dental work was totally unacceptable. I needed a clear field of vision to remove all the caries. […]