Based on a clinical dialogue with Dr. Abdul Hamid Attar, BDS, MDS, Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, Mumbai, this piece has been conceptually distilled and thoughtfully rearticulated by Syed Nabeel, BDS, D Orth, MFD RCS (Ire), MFDS RCPS (Glasg), Founder, DentistryUnited—merging surgical insight with scholarly prose. Prologue: Between Failure and Philosophy In the pulsating operatory theatres of […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
AI in Dentistry: Revolutionizing Facial Aesthetics Through Advanced Treatment Planning, Execution, and Post-Operative Analysis
Prologue: A Humble Reflection on AI’s Promise in Aesthetic Dentistry I, Syed Nabeel, founder of DentistryUnited and a lifelong student of our noble profession, was profoundly touched to receive an email from a group of vibrant young dentists in India. Their kind words and earnest request for a simple blog on the role of artificial […]
As a seasoned dentist, I’ve learned that the key to understanding a patient’s needs often lies in their story. Today, I shared a memorable experience with my new recruit dentists, Dr. Hannah and Dr. Gabriela, to illustrate how storytelling can transform the way we elicit patient histories. Let me take you through the story of […]
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How Can Dentists Be AI/ML Ready? A New Dentist’s Journey into AI and Machine Learning: Dr. Karen Popescu’s Path Forward
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, […]
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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, […]
A research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), South Korea, has developed an innovative photocurable hydrogel that enables minimally invasive bone regeneration. Comprising alginate derived from brown algae and recombinant mussel adhesive protein containing RGD peptides, the hydrogel incorporates calcium ions, phosphonodiols, and a photoinitiator to facilitate rapid solidification under visible light. […]
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Ultrasound-Powered 3D Printing: A Game-Changer for Maxillofacial Regeneration
By the DentistryUnited Newsdesk In a groundbreaking leap for regenerative dentistry, researchers at the California Institute of Technology have unveiled Deep Tissue In Vivo Sound Printing (DISP), a non-invasive 3D printing technique that uses ultrasound to create precise hydrogel structures inside the body. This innovation, detailed in a recent Science publication, could redefine maxillofacial reconstruction […]
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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 […]
Chronicle 11 : Women Dilemma Navigating Dress Codes and Gender Norms in Dental School: A Woman Dentist’s Perspective in 2025 The first time I started dental school, I was happy about the fact that there were many women in the class. I was glad that I was getting into a profession that was more women […]