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Preventive & Community Dentistry

Is sparkling water the new alternative to carbonated drinks for good oral health?

Can unsweetened sparkling water replace fizzy drinks and reduce the risk of dental erosion? Read the whole story.

Dental News

5 Dental Emergencies People Mishandle — And What to Do Instead

Digital Dentistry

From Digital Smiles to Global Dental Education

Editorial by Dr Nupur Shrirao for Volume 6, Issue 7 - This edition brings together six topics that reflect the many forces influencing modern dentistry. From social media and professional visibility to preclinical education, implant training, adhesive dentistry, teamwork, and international events, each article highlights an important part of the dental profession today.

Practice Management

Anxiety-Free Dentistry: Transforming Fear into Comfort in the Dental Chair Introduction

Dental anxiety remains one of the biggest barriers to oral healthcare worldwide. Anxiety-free dentistry focuses on communication, patient control, and minimally invasive approaches to transform fear into comfort and improve long-term oral health outcomes.

General Dentistry

Dentist Etobicoke: Tips on Choosing the Appropriate Dental Clinic

Looking for a trusted Dentist Etobicoke clinic? Get complete dental care including checkups, cleanings, fillings, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, and emergency treatments. Friendly service, modern equipment, and care for the whole family.

Orthodontics

Orthodontic Treatment at Katna Dental Clinic: Achieve a Healthy and Confident Smile

At Katna Dental Clinic, orthodontic treatment is provided by Dr. Harupinder Singh Jaj, an experienced specialist with 20+ years in Orthodontics, offering personalised braces and bite correction to create healthy, confident smiles. 😊

Pediatric Dentistry

Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR) in Pediatric Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review

Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR) therapy has emerged as a minimally invasive, biologically based treatment modality, and is gaining popularity in pediatric dentistry.

Endodontics

Single Visit vs Multiple Visit Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment can now be completed in either a single appointment or multiple visits, with both approaches showing comparable success rates when properly executed. Single Visit Approach: Modern technology has made it possible to complete cleaning, disinfecting, and filling the root canal in one session. This offers significant convenience for patients—requiring only one time off work and avoiding temporary fillings. Research confirms that single-visit treatments achieve success rates similar to multiple-visit procedures when appropriate disinfection protocols are followed. This approach works well for most routine cases, including vital teeth and those with chronic conditions. Multiple Visit Approach: The traditional method involves initial canal preparation, placement of antibacterial medication between appointments, and final filling at a subsequent visit. This extended timeframe allows for more thorough disinfection in complex cases, particularly those with severe infections or large lesions. However, it demands greater time commitment and carries risks like temporary filling failure. Clinical Decision-Making: The choice depends on individual case factors. Single visits suit most straightforward cases, while multiple appointments may benefit teeth with acute abscesses, persistent drainage, or complicated anatomy. Patient preference and practitioner expertise also play important roles. Both methods are effective when case selection is appropriate and technique is meticulous, giving practitioners flexibility to choose the best approach for each patient’s unique situation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Dealing with “Google-Educated” Patients: From Confrontation to Collaboration

The rise of Google-educated patients reflects broader shifts in information access and patient autonomy. Rather than viewing this trend as a threat, dentists can embrace it as an opportunity to strengthen trust, reinforce professional credibility, and elevate the standard of patient-centered care. Clear communication, empathy, and evidence-based guidance remain the most effective tools in navigating the digital information age.

Digital Dentistry

Top 5 Software Tools Every Dentist Should Try in 2025

As dentistry embraces the digital revolution, software tools are becoming indispensable. Practices are integrating AI-driven diagnostics, cloud-based...

Dental Education & Research

Dentists around the world: Scope, Salary, & Migration plans

We saw how dentistry differs around the world - and how it is also similar. In this article, we will analyse how dental professionals themselves are doing in...

Editorial

Child Dentistry Is No Child’s Play!

Click to Download Magazine Editorial, September 2020 - Pediatric Dentistry Special Issue Although I am a prosthodontist who adores her field, the branch of...

Editorial

Yes, You Can Safely Visit a Dentist During Emergency

To anyone wondering whether it’s safe to visit a dentist amid this pandemic? My answer will be an Absolute yes!! As dental practices across the globe are...

Dental News

National Dentist Day - 2018

Dr Rafiuddin Ahmed is know as Father of Modern Dentistry in India. He founded the 1st Indian Dental College in Kolkata. Dental fraternity observes 24th...

Dental Education & Research

Three things Dentist can learn from Politicians

Dentistry is one of the most competitive and rewarding sectors in the health fraternity. Financially, it is going through a blended patch worldwide. In some...

Dental Education & Research

Being a Super Dentist

Dr Ravi Hebballi is famous Maxillofacial Surgeon in the dental fraternity. His dynamism and creativity allow him to stand out and above the crowd. He organised...

Dental News

National Dentist Day: 24th December, 2018

Indian Dental Council (IDA) had declared 24 December as a National Dentist Day in its Central Council Meeting held on January 17th, 2016 at Jaipur to coincide...

Dental Education & Research

My Greatest Role as a Dentist

Firstly, why did I choose to become a dentist? Nobody jumps into a profession, especially in dentistry fully knowing the differences in work platforms with...

Practice Management

A Dentist Guide to Managing Employees

Successful business owners are confident and also competent in their respective field. They are extremely focused and desire to know what exactly needs to be...

Practice Management

My idea of being a stress-free dentist

Dr Jane walked into her own practice like an employee under pressure. Dressed simplistically, not so keen about presentation. Her eyes were sunken from lack of...

Editorial

Being Dentist - Story of Dr. Arnold J. Malerman

When I was 14 I would accompany my sister to Dr. Albert Weiser’s Orthodontic office for her Orthodontic treatment. Dr. Weiser was kind enough to let me watch...

Dental Education & Research

Top 10 reasons why dentist make excellent spouses!

Being a dentist, I always imagined myself marrying fellow professional. Somehow that was always my first criteria whenever it was discussed with my parents and...

Dental Education & Research

How to be a Good Dentist You’ll Smile About!

A dentist from the common man’s point of view is, “A doctor who has specialized in oral healthcare. Or a person who has qualified to treat diseases pertaining...

Dental Education & Research

Be A Super dentist: Understanding your patients

We live in an evolving world where life is all about change. This is no different for a dental practitioner. If practitioners run their practices in the same...