Prologue: The Message That Sparked a Reflection It was a quiet Sunday evening when my phone blinked with a familiar chime—our old dental college WhatsApp group had come alive again. Amidst photos of silver anniversaries and gray hairs masked by filters, a message stood out. “Still using amalgam, Nabeel?” one of my batchmates teased, attaching […]
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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 […]
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 […]
The Future of Dental Chairs: A Convergence of AI, Automation, and Sustainability
Prologue: A Glimpse into the Future Dr. Jane, a highly accomplished dentist, had been immersed in her demanding practice for years. The weight of continuous patient care, research, and advancing technologies left little room for leisure. Deciding to take a well-earned break, she embarked on a serene holiday to the Alps, seeking solace amidst snow-capped […]