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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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 Syed Nabeel When I look back at articles I wrote for DentistryUnited in 2022 and 2023, I do not see obsolete ideas or outdated science.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 […]
The Times Of Dentistry
Will Dental Robots Prepare Crowns in the Future? A Critical Review of the University of Basel Miniature Intraoral Robot
Can Dental Robots Prepare Crowns? A Critical Review of the University of Basel Intraoral Robot : An investigative review of the University of Basel miniature dental robot A report published on 25 June 2026 has drawn attention to a miniature intraoral robot being developed to prepare teeth for crowns1. The concept is compelling: scan the […]
I opened my laptop one quiet morning, coffee beside me, scrolling as I usually do. Somewhere between emails and headlines, one article stopped me in my tracks: AI Takes Center Stage at Harvard School of Dental Medicine Symposium. I clicked. As I read, I didn’t just see technology. I saw possibility. And a thought […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Evolving Horizons in Dentistry: A Breakfast Dialogue with Dr. Shaheer Ahmed Aasim
Over a refined breakfast at Forum – Nexus Mall, arguably Mysore’s most vibrant crossroads of commerce and conversation, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Dr Shaheer Ahmed Aasim—an accomplished endodontist and a cherished senior from our JSS Dental College days at the turn of the millennium. Our exchange—warm with reminiscence yet sharp with relevance—flowed […]
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 […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Tooth Regeneration: A Paradigm Shift in Dental Care – Insights from the First Human Trials
By Dr. Syed Nabeel, BDS, D.Orth, MFD RCSI, MFDS RCPSG The field of dentistry stands at the threshold of a groundbreaking transformation. In October 2024, researchers at Kyoto University Hospital initiated the world’s first human clinical trial for a tooth-regenerating drug, marking a significant milestone in […]
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 […]
Ever heard of GLOCAL? It’s all about making global ideas work locally. And in 2025, with tech connecting us more than ever, it’s time dentistry caught up. The Same Problem, Now More Obvious Let’s face it—life keeps moving faster. Dentists are more mobile, healthcare is more digital, and borders are blurrier than ever. […]
The Future of Dentistry is Here Imagine walking into your dental clinic, where everything flows effortlessly. No guesswork, no unnecessary delays—just precise, data-driven decisions that enhance patient care. With AI, this isn’t just a futuristic vision; it’s happening now. AI-Powered Diagnosis: Smarter, Faster, More Accurate A patient sits in your chair, and before they even […]