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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.”

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...

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...

Editorial

DentalReach Diwali Dhamaka!

Celebrating the light of information in dentistry! ​ Editorial for Volume 6, Issue 10 As Diwali ushers in a season of light and celebration, we at DentalReach...

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...

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...

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...

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...