Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), including semaglutide and tirzepatide, have rapidly reshaped the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Their ability to lower blood glucose, reduce body weight, and modulate appetite has been hailed as a therapeutic breakthrough. But as these agents move from niche to mainstream, clinicians across disciplines are discovering their broader […]
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Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Neuromuscular Dentistry & Myocentric Mandate: Boosting Systemic Health Beyond Occlusion
In over two decades of clinical practice, I have learned that dentistry is rarely just about teeth. Our patients do not present “isolated dental problems” — they present complex, interconnected dysfunctions of the stomatognathic system: teeth, temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and the neuromuscular pathways that coordinate them. When one element is misaligned, the entire […]
A telephone conversation between Prof. E Sham and Dr. Syed Nabeel “Good morning, Nabeel. Are you free for five minutes?” The voice at the other end was unmistakable—Prof. Sham, Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Vydehi Institute and a Consultant Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon. His tone bore the gravity of someone who’d just walked out […]
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Your Journey into AI, ML, and Digital Dentistry: Career Paths for New Dental Grads
Hey there, new dental grad! You’ve just earned your degree, and now you’re standing at the crossroads of an exciting, tech-driven future in dentistry. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and digital dentistry are shaking things up, offering you ways to blend your passion for patient care with cutting-edge innovation. This guide is your roadmap […]
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Enhancing the Patient Experience in Dental Practice Management: The Universal Power of the Human Touch
No matter where your dental practice is located—whether in the bustling streets of Bandra, Mumbai, the vibrant metropolis of Beijing, China, the cutting-edge clinics of Tokyo, Japan, the cultural mosaic of Morocco, the luxurious settings of Dubai, the serene landscapes of Denmark, the historic charm of Poland, the diverse communities of the USA, or […]
The Role of Synthetic Patient Data in Shaping Dental AI A memory from Mysore, and a vision for the future When I was a young doctor, my mornings often began at Al Mansoor Clinic in Kalyangiri, Mysore. It was my father’s domain — Dr. Rahman, an alumnus of Osmania University, a veteran physician whose presence […]
By Dr. Syed Nabeel, BDS, D.Orth, MFD RCS (Ireland), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow) This morning, as the first light of Mysore filtered through my window, I sipped a steaming cup of sulaimani chai and opened X on my tablet. Among the usual flurry of dental debates and clinical queries, a post from a colleague in […]
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Why Dentists Must Adopt AI Cautiously: A Case Against Over-Automation in Restorative and Orthodontic Practice
Prologue It was just past 6 a.m., and I was sitting on the balcony of a quiet resort in the Malnad region, sipping on a cup of green tea. The mist was still clinging to the trees, birds beginning their conversations, and everything around felt calm — exactly the kind of silence that helps you […]
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Synthetic Data, Real Judgment: How Medical Professionals Anchor AI’s Future
Early dawn spills gold over Chamundi Vihar Stadium. My breath plumes in the cool Mysore air as I find my rhythm on the track. In California it’s late evening; Tariq, midway through his cross‑trainer session, answers my call. Our earbuds become the bridge across half a world, letting a dental surgeon and an accomplished engineer cum […]
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AI in Healthcare: From Hype to Helper – A Perspective for Doctors and Dentists
As doctors and dentists, we’ve all heard the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. From promises of revolutionizing diagnostics to claims of machines outsmarting human clinicians, the narrative around AI has often been exaggerated. However, recent research, like Apple’s “The Illusion of Thinking” study, is shifting our understanding of AI from an all-powerful entity […]