The human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) is far more than a lab value that rheumatologists tick off on a form. It is a biological signal — a subtle warning — that can quietly shape a patient’s life across multiple specialties, including dentistry and sports medicine. More than 90% of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) […]
Month: November 2025
Revolutionizing Smiles: The Breakthrough That Could Make Cavities a Thing of the Past
A Call, A Back Sprain, and a Return to the Blog It was early evening when the phone rang on my desk, just as the Mysore sky was melting into copper and gold. I leaned back—carefully—and answered. On the line was Dr. Catherine Osmanova, an early subscriber of DentistryUnited, a Moscow-based clinician who has followed […]
Mercury in Patients’ Mouths: Risks, Safe Amalgam Removal & Dentist Profits from the Global Phase-Out
By DentistryUnited Editorial Desk | November 5, 2025 As mercury contamination finds its way from industrial runoff into fish, rivers, and even human bloodstreams, dentistry stands at a pivotal crossroads. Two recent reports—one from the U.S. revealing elevated human mercury levels, and another from the U.K. exposing environmental fallout—are accelerating calls for a […]
From DenitstryUnited NewsAnalysis: As dental professionals, we’ve long championed fluoride as a cornerstone of caries prevention, backed by decades of evidence on its topical benefits. But now, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)’s recent decision on October 31, 2025 has sent ripples through our profession: the agency is restricting the sale of unapproved […]
