Prologue This morning, as the golden edge of dawn filtered through my window, I found myself reading about the life of Steve Jobs. His journey—marked by brilliance, rebellion, and an unyielding search for meaning—has always intrigued me. There was something hauntingly poetic in how a man who revolutionized human connection was ultimately undone by a […]
Category: Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Prologue: The Message That Sparked a Reflection It was a quiet Sunday evening when my phone blinked with a familiar chime—our old dental college WhatsApp group had come alive again. Amidst photos of silver anniversaries and gray hairs masked by filters, a message stood out. “Still using amalgam, Nabeel?” one of my batchmates teased, attaching […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Managing Unparallel Teeth in Dental Bridges: Solutions for Optimal Alignment
When Abutments Diverge: Navigating the Challenges of Unparallel Teeth in Fixed Partial Dentures In the intricate world of restorative dentistry, the quest for prosthetic harmony often hinges on a fundamental principle: parallelism of abutment teeth. As an alumnus of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, where I honed my skills in prosthodontics amid a […]
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Invisalign vs Other Aligner Systems: A Global Orthodontic Perspective by Dr. Syed Nabeel
By Dr. Syed Nabeel, BDS, D Orth, MFD RCSI, MFDS RCPS (Glasgow) Prologue The evening in Mysore carried a gentle stillness. The last rays of sunlight rested on my study window when my phone rang. It was Dr. Sandra, a respected member of the DentistryUnited community. Her words came with urgency yet warmth: “Nabeel, could […]
Penicillin: The Spark That Reshaped Modern Medicine When Sir Alexander Fleming stepped into his modest lab at St. Mary’s Hospital in September 1928, he hardly expected to stumble upon a discovery that would rewrite medical history. On his bench sat a petri dish streaked with Staphylococcus aureus, where an accidental patch of mold had […]
The dental industry is embracing a digital transformation, with 3D printing redefining restorative workflows. Among the innovations leading this charge, Pacdent’s Rodin Sculpture 2.0 stands out as a groundbreaking ceramic-nanohybrid resin for permanent single-unit restorations, crowns, bridges, and long-term provisionals. With an industry-first 60% zirconia-infused ceramic filler, this resin sets new standards in strength, […]
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From Niche to Global Leader: 5 Strategies to Skyrocket Your Aligner Business to Outshine Invisalign
The clear aligner market is a goldmine, projected to hit USD 16.8 billion by 2027. As a dentist and business strategist, I’ve seen how aligner practices can evolve from local players to global powerhouses, surpassing giants like Invisalign. The key? Strategic differentiation, patient-centric innovation, and relentless execution. Here are five cutting-edge strategies to elevate […]
Occlusal splints are among the most versatile tools in dentistry. For decades, they have been prescribed to protect teeth from nocturnal bruxism, relieve jaw muscle fatigue, and stabilize occlusion. Yet, in the context of Neuromuscular Dentistry (NMD), their role extends far beyond protection. Splints become diagnostic instruments, therapeutic mediators, and platforms for long-term rehabilitation. When […]
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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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 […]