Articles

Editorial

Common Mistakes In Clinical Dentistry

This June issue focuses on the most common pitfalls across everyday procedures and, more importantly, how to avoid them with simple, repeatable steps. Think of it as a practical checklist for higher predictability, fewer remakes, and better patient outcomes.

Prosthodontics

Are 3D-Printed Resin Crowns Ready for Everyday Dentistry?

The future of restorative dentistry may be printed, not milled. But are today's 3D-printed crowns ready for posterior teeth?

Dental News

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

Periodontics

AI May Be Better at Ruling Out Disease Than Finding It : Study Suggests

The biggest strength of AI in dentistry may not be finding disease, but confidently ruling it out. Could this help minimize unnecessary intervention?

Dental Education & Research

What to Expect at FDI World Dental Congress 2026

Modern dentistry rarely exists within the boundaries of a single specialty. Complex cases increasingly require collaboration across disciplines, and WDC26 reflects this reality by creating opportunities for delegates to explore new perspectives beyond their primary area of practice.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Common Mistakes During Tooth Bleaching: Clinical Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

This article discusses the most frequent clinical errors encountered during both in-office and at-home bleaching procedures and provides evidence-based recommendations for achieving predictable, safe, and long-lasting results.

Endodontics

COMMON MISTAKES DURING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

Although modern endodontics has undergone substantial technological advancement, procedural errors continue to occur in routine practice. Studies have shown that many endodontic failures are associated not with the biological complexity of the disease itself but with iatrogenic errors occurring during treatment. Such mistakes can compromise canal disinfection, weaken tooth structure, damage periodontal tissues, or hinder complete obturation of the root canal system which further reduces the prognosis of the treatment. Importantly, many of these mishaps are preventable through careful planning, adherence to established treatment protocols, and an understanding of root canal anatomy.

Periodontics

Common mistakes in minor periodontal surgeries (and how to avoid them)

This guide breaks down the most common mistakes clinicians make in minor perio surgeries and gives practical ways to prevent them—without overcomplicating your workflow.

Prosthodontics

Common mistakes in conventional implant impressions

This article breaks down the most common mistakes clinicians and teams make with conventional implant impressions and how to avoid them—so your lab receives a clean, readable, stable record of implant position and soft-tissue anatomy.

Special Care Dentistry

Beyond Clinical Skills: A Lesson in Special Care Dentistry

A case that showed me, Special Care Dentistry is not just about treating teeth, it is about understanding the patient, adapting care, and building trust. Sometimes small changes in approach can make a big difference in treatment outcomes.

Practice Management

Special Care Dentistry: Making Oral Healthcare Accessible for Every Patient

Special care dentistry

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Deep Caries Management: Is Complete Caries Removal Actually Required?

When managing deep caries, is removing everything always the safest option—or could it be doing more harm than good?

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Common Mistakes During Direct Restorations In Dentistry: Clinical Pitfalls And Their Solutions

This article discusses the most frequent mistakes encountered during restorative procedures, their clinical implications, and practical strategies to prevent or correct them. Understanding these pitfalls can significantly improve restoration longevity and patient satisfaction.

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.

Prosthodontics

Fast Isn't Always Better: Study Evaluates Zirconia Crown Milling Strategies

Digital dentistry has made crown fabrication faster and more predictable than ever. But a new study suggests that one often-overlooked variable—the milling protocol itself—may significantly influence crown adaptation, marginal quality, and occlusal anatomy. If the scanner, design, and material remain identical, how much difference can the milling strategy really make?

Implant Dentistry

Residual Cement Around Implant Crowns: Are We Focusing on the Wrong Variable?

A clinical review of how margin depth, crown design and cement handling affect residual cement and peri-implant tissue health.

Pediatric Dentistry

Case Report Underscores Importance of Investigating Premature Tooth Loss

Most loose primary teeth are part of normal development. But when tooth loss occurs too early—and without explanation—the diagnosis may lie far beyond the oral cavity.

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.

Prosthodontics

Upright vs Reclined: Are You Recording the Same Occlusion?

The patient was the same. The teeth were the same. Only the chair position changed. Yet one digital system recorded significantly different occlusal findings. What does this mean for everyday restorative and prosthodontic practice?

Periodontics

The Impact of Robotics and Smart Implants on Modern Dental Practice

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

When “Good Enough” Contacts Are Not Good Enough

While modern restorative dentistry focuses heavily on materials and bonding systems, a new study highlights a more fundamental issue: proximal contact quality.

Implant Dentistry

Summer 2026 Editorial: What to Read and Attend

Summer is the perfect time to reset your clinical momentum: revisit the science behind everyday problems, sharpen a few protocols, and choose onehigh-impact event that will shape how you practice in 2026 and beyond.

Orofacial Pain & TMD

Stress, Bruxism, And Beyond: Oral Manifestations Of Mental Health Disorders

Bruxism, temporomandibular disorders, mucosal lesions, and xerostomia are increasingly being recognized as psychosomatic conditions with multifactorial etiologies. Understanding this connection is critical for modern dental practitioners, as early recognition can significantly improve patient outcomes.

Practice Management

Clinical Excellence Vs Competitive Pressure: The Hidden Stress Of Modern Dentistry

Addressing professional burnout requires a shift toward sustainable practice models that prioritize mental health, ethical decision-making, and realistic performance expectations. Both individual coping strategies and systemic reforms—such as supportive workplace environments and reduced productivity pressures—are essential.