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 […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
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 […]
The Times Of Dentistry
Pac-Dent Acquires Ackuretta to Boost Open-System Dental 3D Printing Solutions
By DentistryUnited NewsDesk September 20, 2025 – Dentistry United In a bold move reshaping the dental 3D printing landscape, Pac-Dent, Inc., a leading supplier of dental materials, announced its acquisition of Ackuretta Technologies on September 2, 2025. This strategic buyout merges Pac-Dent’s expertise in high-quality resins with Ackuretta’s cutting-edge hardware and software, positioning the company […]
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, […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
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 […]
The Times Of Dentistry
Sprintray Acquires EnvisionTEC Dental Portfolio to Revolutionize 3D Printing in Dentistry
Sprintray Expands into Dental 3D Printing with EnvisionTEC Portfolio Acquisition Los Angeles, CA – September 4, 2025 – Sprintray has acquired the dental product portfolio of EnvisionTEC, a move that could significantly reshape digital manufacturing within dentistry. The acquisition covers EnvisionTEC’s established range of 3D printers, dental resins, and workflow accessories, all of which are […]
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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“Why Saliva pH Testing Should Be Mandatory in Dentistry: Prevent Diet-Induced Cavities”
In my years at Smile Maker Dental Clinic, one lesson has grown ever clearer—the battle against cavities begins not with the brush, but with balance. Balance of habits, balance of diet, and, most profoundly, balance of saliva pH. Dentistry has long celebrated the toothbrush and floss as its warriors, but the true battlefield lies in […]