#Clinical & Academic Article

Digital Dentistry

Dentalkart partners with NSK Japan to expand access to authentic dental technology in India

Dentalkart has announced a strategic partnership with NSK Japan, creating an authorised channel for genuine NSK dental equipment in India with a focus on authenticity, transparency, and reliable after-sales support.

Pediatric Dentistry

Can Pulpotomy Replace Pulpectomy in Primary Teeth With Irreversible Pulpitis? New Evidence Reopens the Debate

Practice Management

DentalReach instructional issue: Instructions to dentist & patient

The dental field thrives on knowledge, precision, and effective communication between dentists and patients.

Practice Management

Home Care Instructions After Dental Implant Placement

The first few weeks after dental implant placement play a crucial role in ensuring proper healing and osseointegration. Patients must follow specific post-surgical instructions related to diet, oral hygiene, activity restriction, and medication use to prevent complications such as infection or implant failure. Adherence to these guidelines promotes comfort, faster recovery, and long-term success of the dental implant.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Home Care Instructions After Tooth Bleaching: A Patient Guide

The longevity of tooth bleaching results relies on proper post-treatment care. During the initial days following bleaching, patients should avoid pigmented foods and beverages, maintain gentle oral hygiene, and manage sensitivity using desensitizing agents. With appropriate dietary control, consistent hygiene practices, and regular dental follow-ups, patients can minimize complications and maintain a brighter, healthier smile for longer.

Orthodontics

Home Care Instructions During Treatment With Aligners

The success of aligner therapy depends not only on the technology but also on patient compliance and oral hygiene maintenance. Regular monitoring, patient education, and proper aligner care help prevent microbial buildup, dental caries, and periodontal complications. With consistent wear, effective cleaning practices, and timely professional follow-ups, aligner treatment can deliver comfortable, hygienic, and predictable orthodontic results.

Practice Management

The Art of Communication — Lessons From the Chairside

Dentistry is not defined solely by precision with instruments, but by the ability to communicate with empathy and clarity. Simple explanations, active listening, and reassuring gestures can significantly influence a patient’s comfort and trust. Clinical experiences reveal that patients remember how they are made to feel more than the technical details of treatment. Effective communication, therefore, becomes a critical clinical skill, shaping both patient experience and treatment success.

Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology

Are We Taking Too Many Dental X-Rays? ADA Updates Imaging Guidance

Orthodontics

Fixed Orthodontic Approaches for Midline Diastema: A Comparative Study

This clinical study compares a novel S-spring appliance with conventional elastomeric chains for midline diastema closure in adult patients. The findings highlight more controlled tooth movement and reduced mesial crown tipping with the S-spring over a 12-month evaluation period.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Biomimetic Enamel Repair: A Potential Shift in Preventive and Restorative Care

Can a biomimetic protein matrix move enamel repair beyond surface remineralisation and into true structural regeneration? Read the whole story.

Dental Pharmacology & Safety

Speech Complaints After Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block: Clinical Reality or Patient Perception?

Inferior alveolar and lingual nerve blocks are routine in dental practice—but what actually changes in speech when anesthesia sets in? Read the whole story here.

Periodontics

Which Air Polishing Powder Works Best in Periodontitis? What the Research Says

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Dentin Exposure Drives Veneer Failures : Long-Term Study Shows

A 15-year retrospective analysis of 672 ceramic veneers offers rare long-term insight into why veneers succeed — and why they fail. The study highlights one key predictor of survival: enamel preservation. Veneers bonded predominantly to enamel showed fewer complications and greater longevity than those extending onto dentin, reinforcing the value of conservative, minimally invasive preparation.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Posture, Pain & the Dentist’s Spine: A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way

“You can’t fix a patient’s smile if your spine is suffering.”

Dental Education & Research

Beyond the Operatory: Rediscovering Passion to Protect the Dentist’s Spirit

A gentle reflection on why dentists must nurture passions beyond the clinic. This article explores how life outside the operatory protects us from burnout, restores creativity, and reminds us that our career is meant to support our dreams, not replace them.

Orthodontics

Orthodontic Retention After Braces or Aligners: Clinical Guide

Evidence-based guide to fixed and removable orthodontic retainers, wear, monitoring, relapse, hygiene and long-term responsibilities.

Dental Education & Research

Exploring Acupuncture as a Complementary Approach in Dental Treatment

Every few years, dentistry revisits an age-old question: Can ancient healing practices find scientific footing in our operatory? Acupuncture — once stereotyped...

Practice Management

Role Of Tulsi And Clove For Dental Pain Management

Abstract ​Herbal treatments have been utilized to treat oral diseases and preserve dental hygiene in a variety of cultures since ancient times. Researchers...

Prosthodontics

Same-Day Zirconia Crowns? This Research Might Change Your Chair-Side Workflow

Picture this: A patient walks in with a fractured molar at 10 AM — and walks out before lunch with a permanent zirconia crown . No temporaries. No second...

General Dentistry

Dental Care for People Living With Dementia: Clinical Guide

Person-centred dementia dental care covering assessment, communication, capacity, carers, prevention and treatment burden.

Orthodontics

Interproximal Reduction vs. Incisor Extraction — Which Holds Up Better Over Time?

When treating lower anterior crowding, orthodontists often face a classic dilemma — should one extract a mandibular incisor or create space through...

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Do Fiber-Reinforced Composites Really Make Restorations Stronger?

A recent in vitro study from Kocaeli University, Turkey, has put a long-debated clinical question to test — does placing fiber-reinforced composites beneath...

Endodontics

Unveiling the Invisible: The Pivotal Role of CBCT in Modern Endodontics

Introduction In conventional endodontics, diagnosis and treatment planning have long relied on two‑dimensional (2D) periapical radiographs and panoramic...