In 2007, a patient came into my clinic for a full-mouth rehabilitation. He was panting when he entered. Before I could think about his teeth, I had to think about the person sitting in the dental chair. I asked for his medical history. He produced a file. It was not a dental file. It […]
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— A reflective dialogue between Dr Puja Khanna and Dr Syed Nabeel Prologue: The Question That Sets the Tone The morning had just begun to settle. The espresso, warm and familiar, carried with it a quiet sense of ritual. I dialed Dr Puja Khanna. She answered with a soft laugh. “Let me guess—espresso?” “Always,” I […]
Prologue This morning, I interviewed a BDS candidate for the position of Resident Dentist at Smile Maker Dental Clinic, Mysore. On paper, the qualifications checked out—distinction in basic sciences, a decent internship, and a confident demeanor. But as the discussion turned clinical, it became quickly evident that despite years of theoretical study, the ability to […]
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 […]