Mysore, 6:45 AM – The Message That Sparked a Morning of Thought It was barely sunrise when my phone pinged—a message from Dr. Sanjay, a long-time acquaintance and fellow voice on DentistryUnited. More than just a spirited general practitioner from Boisar, Maharashtra, Sanjay wears many hats—editor, author, educator, and a relentless seeker of clinical clarity. […]
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Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
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, […]
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 […]
A Quest for Precision: Dr. Sofia’s Inquiry into Intraoral Scanners By Dr. Syed Nabeel, Founder of DentistryUnited.com The story began with a message from New York, channeled through the digital corridors of DentistryUnited.com. It was Dr. Sofia N., a dentist whose curiosity about digital dentistry shone brightly. She had turned to DentUni, the chatbot I […]
Dr. Hajeera Banu As a dentist dedicated to advancing patient care, I am continually inspired by research that uncovers hidden intersections between oral health and systemic conditions. A recent study published in the British Dental Journal sheds light on a compelling link between dental caries and cystic fibrosis (CF), offering fresh perspectives for practitioners and […]
Prologue: A Call from Copenhagen It was just past midnight in New Delhi. The city outside my hotel window pulsed with the afterglow of another symposium evening—panels, speeches, applause, and handshakes still echoing in my mind. I had just begun to loosen my collar when the phone buzzed softly beside a half-finished cup of […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Freedom for the Mandible: A Journey with Fabio Savastano and Syed Nabeel into Neuromuscular Dentistry
Chapter 1: Palolem and the Mandible The golden sands of Palolem Beach glowed like molten glass in the Goan twilight. The tide was rising gently, as though the sea itself wanted to listen. Syed Nabeel—alumnus of RCSI, physiologic dentist, and wanderer—sat at a beach shack nursing a coconut espresso when a familiar silhouette approached. […]
Running a dental clinic in India is no small feat. It’s a delicate balance of clinical expertise, business acumen, and patient trust. But as Dr. Jahaan discovered, the challenges—financial strain, patient education gaps, lab communication issues, and more—are not insurmountable. With the right solutions, the future of dentistry can be brighter, more sustainable, and deeply […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
The Frustrations of Dentists in India: A Deep Dive into the Challenges and the Hope for Change
Let me start with a story about Dr. Jahaan, a young, enthusiastic dentist who opened her first clinic in a bustling neighborhood in Mumbai. Fresh out of dental school, Dr. Jahaan was ready to conquer the world—one tooth at a time. But reality hit hard on her very first day. Her first patient, Mrs. Sharma, walked […]
As I sit in my Mysore office, reflecting on the journey of DentistryUnited since its inception in 2004, I am filled with gratitude and ambition. Our path has been one of passion, resilience, and continuous evolution in the ever-changing landscape of dentistry. Our early milestone, Dental Follicle – The E-Journal of Dentistry, set the stage […]