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 telephone conversation between Prof. E Sham and Dr. Syed Nabeel “Good morning, Nabeel. Are you free for five minutes?” The voice at the other end was unmistakable—Prof. Sham, Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Vydehi Institute and a Consultant Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon. His tone bore the gravity of someone who’d just walked out […]
Blood Pressure Screening in Dental Practice: A Guide for Dentists Blood pressure (BP) screening in the dental chair is a vital tool for ensuring patient safety and reducing risks during dental procedures. With hypertension affecting over 1.2 billion people worldwide, including 25–30% of adults in India (per WHO), dentists are uniquely positioned to detect undiagnosed […]