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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.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Dental Quackery – The Hidden Epidemic Threatening Oral Health

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Helping Patients Quit Tobacco: What Every Dental Professional Should Know

Tobacco cessation is essential for improving both oral and overall health. A recent Indian cohort study found that structured behavioural counselling and nicotine replacement therapy helped nearly one-fourth of tobacco users quit and significantly reduced consumption in most participants. The findings reinforce the vital role dentists play in motivating, counselling, and supporting patients to quit tobacco.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Global Oral Health: Policy, Access and Public Health

Practice Management

Special Care Dentistry: Making Oral Healthcare Accessible for Every Patient

Special care dentistry

Dental Education & Research

What to Expect at the FDI World Dental Congress 2026

The FDI World Dental Congress 2026 takes place in Prague, Czech Republic, from September 4–7, 2026. Expect a massive international gathering of dental professionals focusing on AI integration, digital dentistry, and sustainable clinical practices.

Dental Education & Research

PRAGUE TO WELCOME GLOBAL DENTAL COMMUNITY FOR THE FDI WORLD DENTAL CONGRESS 2026

Geneva, Switzerland, 1 June 2026 – From 4–7 September, Prague will become a global meeting point for dentistry as it hosts the FDI World Dental Congress (WDC) 2026.

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.

Endodontics

Early Warning Signs of Root Canal Treatment: A Clinical Guide to Timely Diagnosis

Learn the key warning signs that indicate you may need a root canal and why early diagnosis is essential for saving your natural tooth.

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

Can Passive Smoking Affect Your Patient’s Teeth?

Can secondhand smoke affect oral health even in people who never smoke? This study suggests passive tobacco exposure may still be linked to greater tooth loss.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Effect Of Intermittent Fasting On Oral Health & Dental Treatments

The article explores the complex relationship between fasting protocols and periodontal parameters, revealing both beneficial anti-inflammatory effects and potential challenges related to salivary function.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Diet, Lifestyle and Oral Health: Clinical Guide

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Effect of Stress on Oral health and Dental Treatment

As dentists, we must realise that the evaluation, treatment protocols and dental support changes in stressed patients.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Effect of Satvik diet and lifestyle on oral health and dental treatment

As dentists, we must help patients align their food preferences with preventive dental care and treatment planning—without asking them to abandon cultural or spiritual routines - like in a 'Satvik' or pure diet and lifestyle.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Effect of Strength Training On Oral Health and Dental Treatments

Strength training: protective for bone — or risky for enamel? The answer isn’t as simple as you think.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Effect of Ketogenic Diet on Oral Health & Dental Treatment Plans

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Effect Of Vegan And Plant-Based Diets On Oral Health & Dental Treatments

The spectrum of plant-based eating encompasses various dietary restrictions, with distinct implications for oral health and dental treatments, which will be discussed in this article.

Dental Education & Research

Group Pharma’s ELSENZ CDE Program Brings Global Bioactive Glass Research to Indian Dentistry

CDE event with Prof.Dr.Robert Hill

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

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...

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...

Orofacial Pain & TMD

Tirzepatide Offers New Possibilities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management

With obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) becoming increasingly recognized for its systemic impact, a new development in pharmacotherapy may reshape how clinicians...