By DentistryUnited News Desk In a stunning convergence of advanced imaging and artistic brilliance, HSDM r. Y.W. Stacy Cho, DMD22, DMSc26, has been named one of the winners of the prestigious Koch Institute Image Awards for her vivid scientific artwork titled “Periodontal Petals.” The image, now on display at the Koch Institute Public Galleries at […]
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The Evolution of Dental CAD: From Exocad to AI-Powered Simplicity in Crowns, Aligners, and Implants
The Evolution of Dental CAD: From Exocad to AI-Powered Simplicity The digital revolution in dentistry has already arrived, and it’s rewriting the rules of restorative design. What once required advanced workstations, costly software, and skilled CAD technicians can now be done in minutes—thanks to intelligent, cloud-based platforms. Welcome to the age of AI-powered dental CAD […]
“Pearlroot” — A Bangalore Dental Tale A story of gold, grit, and generational grace.
“Pearlroot” — A Bangalore Dental TaleA story of gold, grit, and generational grace. Prologue: The Gold Chain Long before the clinic was painted, before the chair was chosen, before the first patient walked in — there was a gold chain. It had been gifted to Usha on her first birthday, a 50-gram glimmer of her […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]