By Syed Nabeel BDS D Orth MFD RCSI MFDC RCPSG Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are revolutionizing dentistry—boosting diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. While many dental designers and technicians are already leveraging AI-based tools like Exocad, Blender, and Dentbird to craft prostheses, these tools mainly serve as end-user solutions. They help prosthodontists […]
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Brain-Spinal Interface Technology: Breakthrough and Maxillofacial Potential
Key Points Chinese researchers have developed a brain-spinal interface (BSI) that helps paralyzed patients regain movement and sensation. The technology uses small brain and spinal implants with AI to bypass damaged neural pathways. Clinical trials in 2025 showed patients walking within days, with some sensory recovery. It may potentially be adapted to treat facial paralysis, […]
Agentic Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Principles, Applications, and Ethical Considerations
Introduction The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a transformative era in healthcare, marked by the emergence of agentic AI—a paradigm shift from passive, task-specific tools to autonomous, goal-directed systems capable of independent decision-making and adaptive problem-solving. Unlike traditional AI, which operates within rigidly defined parameters, agentic AI exhibits autonomy, proactivity, and adaptability, […]
Rain, AI & Fritters : A Dental Drama With No Patients (But Plenty of Snacks)
By Dr Syed Nabeel It was a dark and stormy afternoon—the kind where potholes morph into Olympic diving pools, patients disappear like they’ve signed up for a dental avoidance reality show, and even the most die-hard RCT fanatics ghost you faster than a patient dodging a scaling bill. There I was, Dr. Syed Nabeel, the […]
Prologue – The Steps at St. Stephen’s Green It was a misty afternoon in Dublin, the kind that drapes the city in a poetic hush. Alexandra, her auburn hair catching the grey light, sat cross-legged on the worn stone steps of the chapel near St. Stephen’s Green. Her fingers glided across the screen of her […]
When I opened my inbox this morning — the one I use for DentistryUnited (dentistryunited@gmail.com) — this message stood out. It wasn’t just another email. It was a reminder of the journey we began years ago, and how far our community has come. Dr. Samantha Korhonen, whom I met at the launch of DentistryUnited during […]
A Quest for Precision: Dr. Sofia’s Inquiry into Intraoral Scanners By Dr. Syed Nabeel, Founder of DentistryUnited.com The story began with a message from New York, channeled through the digital corridors of DentistryUnited.com. It was Dr. Sofia N., a dentist whose curiosity about digital dentistry shone brightly. She had turned to DentUni, the chatbot I […]
Tooth Regeneration: A Paradigm Shift in Dental Care – Insights from the First Human Trials
By Dr. Syed Nabeel, BDS, D.Orth, MFD RCSI, MFDS RCPSG The field of dentistry stands at the threshold of a groundbreaking transformation. In October 2024, researchers at Kyoto University Hospital initiated the world’s first human clinical trial for a tooth-regenerating drug, marking a significant milestone in […]
A Revolutionary Leap in Neurotechnology: China’s Brain-Spinal Implant and Its Implications for Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry
Dr. Syed Nabeel, BDS, D.Ortho, MFD RCSI, MFDS RCPSG In a landmark achievement that redefines the possibilities of spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery, researchers at Fudan University, China, have ushered in a new era of restorative neurotechnology. Their pioneering brain-spinal implant enabled four paralyzed individuals to move their own legs—within 24 hours of surgery. As […]
Understanding Crown Margins: A Deep Dive into Design, Materials, and Clinical Success through Digital Integration
Understanding Crown Margins: A Deep Dive into Design, Materials, and Clinical Success through Digital Integration Crown margins occupy a critical junction in restorative dentistry—a convergence of biological compatibility, biomechanical integrity, and digital precision. The configuration and execution of a crown’s margin are neither incidental nor peripheral; they define the restoration’s fit, longevity, and esthetic outcome. […]