The Temporomandibular Joint and the Principle of Balance: Reflections from Daoist Philosophy There is a particular moment in clinical dentistry that is easy to overlook. A patient sits in the chair with a painful temporomandibular joint, fatigued muscles, restricted movement or a history of recurrent symptoms. The radiograph may show a disc displacement or degenerative […]
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Dr. Hajeera's Space
“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 […]
Blogs By Dr. Syed Nabeel
Why Dentists Must Adopt AI Cautiously: A Case Against Over-Automation in Restorative and Orthodontic Practice
Prologue It was just past 6 a.m., and I was sitting on the balcony of a quiet resort in the Malnad region, sipping on a cup of green tea. The mist was still clinging to the trees, birds beginning their conversations, and everything around felt calm — exactly the kind of silence that helps you […]
The Times Of Dentistry
Urine to Hydroxyapatite: A Sustainable Revolution in Maxillofacial and Implant Dentistry
DentistryUnited | Clinical Innovations | June 2025 In an era where sustainability intersects with precision medicine, a pioneering study published in Nature Communications has unveiled a game-changing development for the dental and maxillofacial community. Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, in collaboration with U.S. and Japanese institutions, have created a novel method to biomanufacture […]