#Clinical & Academic Article

Dental Education & Research

Oil Pulling - The Ayurvedic Mouthwash Ritual

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines oral health as the absence of conditions that impact the oral cavity, such as gum disease, tooth loss and decay,...

Implant Dentistry

Extreme Implantology: Do Short and Thin Implants Work?

(This is a part of the ‘ Implant Dentistry – Updated Yet Simplified Series ’ by prosthodontist & implantologist Dr Nupur Shrirao) In the ever-evolving field of...

Dental Education & Research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Dentistry

Dr. Amrita Das , MDS (Periodontology and Implantology), PhD Scholar Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) refers to a broad range of healthcare...

Prosthodontics

Moisture Matters: How Hydration Levels Impact the Accuracy of Dental Impressions

In restorative dentistry, even the tiniest distortion in an impression can make or break the fit of a final restoration. A recent in vitro study published in...

Oral Medicine & Pathology

Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders: Screening and Referral

Clinical guide to recognising oral potentially malignant disorders, documenting suspicious lesions and arranging timely biopsy or referral.

Implant Dentistry

Implant Precision Gets a Boost with Robot Assistance

Oral Medicine & Pathology

Lip Prints In Forensic Dentistry

Personal identification is emerging significant legal medicine, crime scenes and addionally in Genetic analysis. Dental surgeons play a serious role in...

Dental Education & Research

Not All Smiles are Tax-Free: GST 2.0 Lessons for Doctors

On Monday, September 22, 2025, a significant milestone was reached in the realm of indirect tax reforms in India with respect to its consumer and healthcare...

Oral Medicine & Pathology

Dental Management in Chronic Liver Disease: Clinical Guide

Clinical guide to cirrhosis, haemostasis, viral hepatitis, prescribing, infection and liver-transplant dental planning.

Implant Dentistry

India’s First Indigenous TMJ Implant Successfully Placed at MAIDS

For the first time in India, four patients have received a customized Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) implant designed and manufactured right here at home. The...

Periodontics

Gingiva and the heart - is there really a link?

Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the gums, the periodontal ligament and the bone surrounding the teeth. It is a chronic condition, which...

Dental Education & Research

Micro-resets for Dentists: A 60-Second Way to Stay Sharp in the Chair

​Dentists spend long hours in a sustained “high gear” state — mentally sharp, physically tense, and emotionally composed. Over time, this contributes to...

Periodontics

A Novel Method to Treat Peri-Implantitis

A Novel Method to Treat Peri-Implantitis ​​ (This is a part of the ‘ Implant Dentistry – Updated Yet Simplified Series ’ by prosthodontist & implantologist Dr...

Orofacial Pain & TMD

Headaches and TMD: A Hidden Overlap Dentists Can’t Afford to Miss

Implant Dentistry

The Essentials of Incisions & Flap Designs in Implantology

​​ (This is a part of the ‘ Implant Dentistry – Updated Yet Simplified Series ’ by prosthodontist & implantologist Dr Nupur Shrirao) ​Flap designs in...

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Connection between tooth loss and glycemic control - even with oral hygiene measures

A major new study of over 180,000 individuals has shown a significant link between tooth loss and glycemic control in people with diabetes. Those with diabetes...

General Dentistry

Temporomandibular Disorders: Assessment and Management

Structured TMD history, examination, red flags, differential diagnosis, imaging decisions and conservative initial care.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Bleaching White Spot Lesions: Is At-Home Whitening Safer?

Teeth whitening continues to be one of the most sought-after esthetic treatments, but a new laboratory study has shed light on how teeth with white spot...

Dental Ethics & Regulation

Karnataka Dental Council Defends OMFS Scope of Practice Against Medical Council Restriction

The Karnataka State Dental Council (KSDC) has formally written to the Karnataka State Medical Council (KSMC), raising objections to a recent notice that...

Dental Education & Research

NIRF 2025: Top 10 Dental Colleges in India

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) , under India’s Ministry of Education, has released its annual rankings for dental colleges. NIRF assesses...

Practice Management

Motivational Interviewing in Dental Practice

Dental anxiety is common in India: studies report over half of adults feel moderately or extremely anxious about dental visits . In fact, one survey found 82.6%

Special Care Dentistry

Silver Diamine Fluoride Emerges as a Key Tool in Geriatric Dentistry

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is steadily gaining recognition in dentistry for its potential to address oral health challenges in vulnerable populations. First...

Practice Management

GST Rate Reduction: Implications for Dental Practices and Patient Care

The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has brought good news for the healthcare sector—particularly for...

Periodontics

Clear Aligners and Periodontal Health: Study Finds Only Minimal Bone Changes

Clear aligners have quickly become one of the most sought-after orthodontic options among patients for their comfort, removability, and discreet appearance....