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Guided Endodontics: Can CBCT-Based Access Preserve More Tooth Structure?

Severely calcified canals can make access preparation a difficult job in balancing visibility against dentine preservation. A new systematic review compares CBCT-based guided access with conventional techniques.

24 Oct 2026 · 5 min read · 27 views

Does Foraminal Enlargement Increase Postoperative Pain After Root Canal Treatment?

Foraminal enlargement aims to improve cleaning at the apical end of the root canal, but could the technique increase discomfort after treatment? A new systematic review examines clinical trial evidence and raises questions about how dentists weigh apical disinfection against postoperative symptoms.

18 Oct 2026 · 5 min read · 39 views

Can One Composite Shade Deliver the Same Clinical Results?

With single-shade composites promising a simpler approach through the “chameleon effect,” the question is whether this convenience can hold up beyond the immediate aesthetic result. A 36-month randomized clinical trial compared single- and multi-shade composite restorations in NCCLs to see how the two approaches performed over time.

8 Oct 2026 · 5 min read · 34 views

Can Bulk-Fill Replace Incremental Composite Placement?

For years, incremental layering has been the default approach for posterior composites—but is every extra increment actually buying us better longevity? As bulk-fill materials promise deeper curing and faster placement, a systematic review of clinical trials asks whether the traditional layering routine still offers an advantage.

6 Oct 2026 · 5 min read · 49 views

Could Fluoride Orthodontic Wax Help Reverse White Spot Lesions?

4 Oct 2026 · 5 min read · 10 views

Can Root Canal Sealers Really Strengthen Endodontically Treated Teeth?

Can Your Root Canal Sealer Really Strengthen the Tooth? A systematic review of 24 studies found that obturation may improve the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth. Read the whole story.

16 Sept 2026 · 5 min read · 31 views

How Much Caries Do We Really Need to Remove? ADA Chairside Guide Puts Selective Caries Removal in Focus

For deep caries, “remove until hard” may no longer be the best default. The ADA now prioritises selective caries removal—but what does that actually mean at the chairside?

10 Sept 2026 · 5 min read · 41 views

FDI World Dental Congress opens in Prague, bringing global dentistry together

The FDI World Dental Congress 2026 has officially opened in Prague, bringing more than 6,000 dental professionals from 122 countries and territories together for four days of scientific exchange, professional education and discussion on the future of dentistry. The opening ceremony highlighted the profession’s evolving priorities, from prevention and preservation of natural teeth to the growing role of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in clinical care.

6 Sept 2026 · 5 min read · 32 views

FDI World Dental Federation launches Generation Smile, the oral health movement for all

FDI World Dental Congress in Prague, FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) officially unveiled Generation Smile – the oral health movement for all, a new platform for World Oral Health Day (WOHD)

6 Sept 2026 · 5 min read · 15 views

Black Stain in Children: Can Probiotics or Lactoferrin Prevent Its Recurrence?

Parents often ask why black stain keeps coming back after professional cleaning. Could probiotics or lactoferrin offer a preventive option?

4 Sept 2026 · 5 min read · 71 views

MIH: A New Study Challenges a Long-Suspected Risk Factor

Childhood fever and infections have long been linked to MIH. A recent study challenges this perspective.

29 Aug 2026 · 5 min read · 25 views

5 Dental Emergencies People Mishandle — And What to Do Instead

24 Aug 2026 · 5 min read · 14 views

Fixed or removable? Systematic review compares prosthetic options for edentulous patients

ixed prostheses appear to have a functional advantage, while overdentures offer greater ease of hygiene.But what should guide the final decision at the chairside?

20 Aug 2026 · 5 min read · 33 views

Full-Arch Implants: Do More Implants Mean Fewer Problems?

When planning a full-arch rehabilitation, does adding more implants actually mean fewer problems? A new review takes a long-term look.

15 Aug 2026 · 5 min read · 26 views

NDC Alert 2026: The End of Unauthorized Dental Certificate Courses?

Decoding the National Dental Commission's Latest Guidelines on Clinic Promotion, Social Media, Certificate Courses, Academies & Professional Ethics

4 Jul 2026 · 5 min read · 172k views

Prolonged Phosphoric Acid Pretreatment May Improve Bond Strength in Non-Carious Cervical Lesions

Adhesion to cervical non-carious dentin has long been a clinical challenge for dentists, owing to the unique characteristics of sclerotic dentin. Unlike sound...

6 Oct 2025 · 2 min read · 40k views

Intentional Replantation Gains Ground: A Closer Look at Prognostic Factors

When a root canal fails to resolve chronic inflammation at the apex of a tooth, what’s next? Increasingly, intentional replantation (IR) is proving to be a...

14 Aug 2025 · 2 min read · 163k views

Floss as a Vaccine Delivery Tool? A Promising Needle-Free Approach Emerges

What if something as routine as flossing could one day protect you from the flu? In a fascinating new study, researchers explored a novel method of vaccine...

9 Aug 2025 · 2 min read · 28k views

Sit Straight or Step Out: Why Dentists Must Rethink Their Daily Posture

In the middle of a routine day at the clinic, your shoulders stiffen, your lower back aches, and your neck feels locked. You adjust your position, but the...

19 Jul 2025 · 5 min read · 86k views

Soft Drink Reformulation Significantly Reduces Tooth Erosion, Study Finds

New research shows that modifying soft drinks with calcium and specific polymers can drastically reduce their ability to erode enamel and dentin, offering...

13 Jul 2025 · 2 min read · 12k views

Indiana Dentist Matt Vogt Qualifies for U.S. Open While Running a Successful Practice

For Dr. Matt Vogt, dentistry and golf have always shared common ground: precision, focus, and discipline. But this week, the Indiana-based dentist is stepping...

15 Jun 2025 · 2 min read · 128k views