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Practice Management

Dental Patient Complaint Management: Response, Resolution and Learning

Create a visible, fair dental complaints process that protects patients, staff, confidentiality and organisational learning.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Dental Quackery – The Hidden Epidemic Threatening Oral Health

Dental Education & Research

Significance Of Preclinical Exercises In Dentistry For Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students

Every successful clinical procedure is built upon countless hours of preclinical practice. Dentistry is not merely a science but also an art that requires precision, repetition, and refinement before patient care begins

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.

General Dentistry

Temporomandibular Disorders: Assessment and Management

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

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 Pharmacology & Safety

Dental Antibiotic Stewardship: A Clinical Guide

Evidence-based framework for diagnosis, source control, antibiotic indications, safety-netting, documentation and prescribing audit.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental CBCT Selection and Radiation Safety: Clinical Guide

Evidence-based guidance for selecting dental CBCT according to diagnostic need, field of view, image quality and radiation optimisation.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Anticoagulants and Dental Extractions: Bleeding-Risk Guide

Clinical guidance for treating dental patients taking warfarin, DOACs or antiplatelet drugs using risk assessment and local haemostasis.

General Dentistry

Frequently Asked Questions - GIC 101

A structured clinical guide to glass ionomer cement selection, manipulation, adhesion, early moisture protection, finishing and failure troubleshooting.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Clinical Guide

Clinical guide to MRONJ definition, medication history, risk context, prevention, invasive dental care and referral.

Dental News

Tragic Dental Procedure Sparks Investigation: A Call for Enhanced Patient Safety in Dentistry

The recent case of a Chinese man who died following an extensive dental procedure has raised significant concerns regarding dental safety practices and the...

General Dentistry

Dental Care During Pregnancy: Clinical Guide

Professional guide to pregnancy-focused dental assessment, radiographs, local anaesthesia, urgent treatment, medicines and prevention.

Dental Pharmacology & Safety

Drugs Used in Dentistry: Pharmacology and Safety

A comprehensive dental pharmacology reference covering antimicrobials, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, local anaesthetics and prescribing precautions.

Dental Ethics & Regulation

From A Single Chair Clinic to Multi-Chair Practice: Ethical Growth Strategies in Private Healthcare

The expansion of a private healthcare practice from a single clinic to a multi-chair operation is a significant milestone that brings both opportunities and...

Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology

Dental Imaging: Radiography, CBCT, AI and Safety

Keywords Dental , Radiography , Diagnosis ,Treatment Abstract Dental radiography, a fundamental component of dental care, has witnessed remarkable advancements...

Dental Pharmacology & Safety

Management Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice : A Comprehensive Approach

Introduction Medical emergencies can occur unexpectedly in any healthcare setting, including dental practices. While dental procedures are generally safe,...

Dental News

Tragedy Strikes: Patient's Death Raises Concerns in Hyderabad Dental Procedure

Tragic Incident Unfolds in Hyderabad: Man's Death Following Routine Dental Procedure Raises Questions Hyderabad — Laxmi Narayan Vinjan (28), filled with...

Dental Pharmacology & Safety

Facial Palsy incidence following inferior alveolar nerve block: A Questionnaire Survey Research and analysis

(This article is co-authored as a collective study by Dr Mriganka Sekhar Ghose, Dr Adhikansh jaggi, Dr Ruqaiyah johar, Dr M.D. Manzur Ahmed, Dr Brijesh singh,...

Pediatric Dentistry

Safety Concerns Emerge in Pediatric Dental Sedation Procedures Conducted Outside Operating Rooms

A recent study has raised important safety concerns regarding deep sedation (DS) supported pediatric dental procedures carried out in outpatient settings. The...

General Dentistry

The Importance of Dental Treatment Planning: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall health and quality of life. Dental treatment planning plays a vital role in achieving and...

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Extraction Socket Preservation: When, why, how?

A clinical guide to extraction socket preservation, covering indications, ridge changes, socket assessment, graft materials, membranes and implant planning.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

10 Surgical Extraction Tips for a Fresher Dentist

Just remember the acronym “ORALSURGERY”! 1. “O”- Omission Before you learn to choose your extraction cases, you need to learn which cases you should not do....

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

DCI Sets New Rules To Guide Esthetic Surgery Practices In India

According to the guidelines recently issued by the Dental Council of India, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon registered with any State Dental Council in India...