Dr. Syed Nabeel When I look back at articles I wrote for DentistryUnited in 2022 and 2023, I do not see obsolete ideas or outdated science. I see an earlier version of my own thinking. Those articles were carefully researched, firmly grounded in evidence, and written with the intention of helping clinicians navigate everyday […]
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To Err Is Human. But At What Price? A root canal can fail. An implant can fail. A crown can fracture. A root can crack years after treatment. Even the most carefully planned and meticulously executed dental treatment remains subject to biology, healing, patient factors and time. No dentist—whether in India, the UK, […]
Prologue This morning, as the golden edge of dawn filtered through my window, I found myself reading about the life of Steve Jobs. His journey—marked by brilliance, rebellion, and an unyielding search for meaning—has always intrigued me. There was something hauntingly poetic in how a man who revolutionized human connection was ultimately undone by a […]
“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 […]
CRIB Blood Group: A Landmark Discovery in Transfusion Medicine with Implications for Dentistry August 4, 2025 – In a groundbreaking advancement in transfusion medicine, researchers have identified a novel blood group antigen, named CRIB, in a 38-year-old woman from Kolar, Karnataka, India. This discovery, announced at the 35th Regional Congress of the International Society of […]
By Dr. Syed Nabeel, BDS, D.Orth, MFD RCS (Ireland), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow) This morning, as the first light of Mysore filtered through my window, I sipped a steaming cup of sulaimani chai and opened X on my tablet. Among the usual flurry of dental debates and clinical queries, a post from a colleague in […]
Prologue It was late afternoon. The city was heavy with the scent of rain on concrete, and the distant hum of traffic filled the air like a restless chorus.I sat by the window of a modest restaurant, waiting for my meal — and for a young mind that had reached out through DentistryUnited. I was […]
The Intraoral Scanner Dilemma: A Journey Back in Time with Mansoor and Nabeel
I leaned back in my chair, staring at the specs of the latest intraoral scanner on my screen. It was a minefield of jargon—CMOS sensors, AI-driven stitching, CUDA cores, and memory bandwidth. My mind drifted to an old friend, someone who had computers in his blood long before the world became obsessed with silicon and […]
The Etymology and Clinical Utility of “Substitooth”: A Lexical Innovation in Prosthodontics
Introduction For over a century, prosthodontic terminology has remained largely unchanged, often burdened with intricate and inaccessible language. To modernize and streamline communication, we introduce Substitooth—a term officially coined within dentistry through DentistryUnited.com. While similar expressions may have surfaced informally in cartoons, marketing, social media posts or colloquial humor, this marks the first authoritative integration […]
The First Thing You Should Do Every Morning to Elevate Your Dental Practice
In the dynamic world of modern dentistry, staying updated with the latest advancements and refining clinical decision-making are critical for success. However, time constraints and overwhelming information make it challenging for dentists to engage in continuous learning. That’s why the first thing you should do every morning—before treating your first patient, before checking your schedule, […]
