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Periodontics

National Periodontist Day: Saluting the Gum Warriors

Some dental heroes work quietly, but their impact lasts a lifetime. Here are the highlights from the gum care awareness camps conducted across India during National Periodontist Day, where periodontists created meaningful impact through preventive care and patient education. Grateful to the Periodontists and the Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) for their support in making this initiative truly impactful

Pediatric Dentistry

MIH Treatment Choices : What do Experts Prefer?

Are we all managing MIH the same way — or just assuming we are? A new study shows that even pediatric dentistry faculty vary in diagnosis and treatment choices, especially for severe hypomineralized molars.

Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology

Should Dentists Trust AI for Radiograph Diagnosis? What You Must Know

AI can now help read your radiographs — but should it? Before bringing AI into your practice, here are the ethical questions every dentist needs to answer.

Dental Education & Research

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

CDE event with Prof.Dr.Robert Hill

Endodontics

Do Orifice Barriers Really Improve Endodontic Outcomes?

Are orifice barriers truly improving long-term endodontic outcomes — or are they simply an added layer of reassurance? A new systematic review explores whether their routine placement is clinically justified, especially beyond cracked root-filled teeth.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Does a Second Adhesive Layer Actually Improve Bond Strength?

A new in vitro study suggests that applying universal adhesive in two layers significantly improves bond strength in both coronal and root dentin, offering a simple technique modification to enhance clinical outcomes.

Orthodontics

Digital Orthodontic Softwares: A Comprehensive Review

DR Digital Dentistry issue: Team DR examines the current landscape of digital orthodontic softwares, evaluating their clinical applications, accuracy, integration capabilities, and impact on treatment outcomes and patient communication.

Endodontics

Robots in the Access Cavity? New Study Compares Accuracy in Calcified Canals

Robotic-guided access cavity preparation demonstrates accuracy comparable to static guides and superior apical precision over dynamic navigation in managing calcified canals, according to a new in vitro study in the International Endodontic Journal.

Practice Management

Smile Design Softwares: A Comprehensive Review

Best Smile Design Softwares For Dentists

Digital Dentistry

Dentalkart partners with NSK Japan to expand access to authentic dental technology in India

Dentalkart has announced a strategic partnership with NSK Japan, creating an authorised channel for genuine NSK dental equipment in India with a focus on authenticity, transparency, and reliable after-sales support.

Pediatric Dentistry

Can Pulpotomy Replace Pulpectomy in Primary Teeth With Irreversible Pulpitis? New Evidence Reopens the Debate

Practice Management

DentalReach instructional issue: Instructions to dentist & patient

The dental field thrives on knowledge, precision, and effective communication between dentists and patients.

Practice Management

Home Care Instructions After Dental Implant Placement

The first few weeks after dental implant placement play a crucial role in ensuring proper healing and osseointegration. Patients must follow specific post-surgical instructions related to diet, oral hygiene, activity restriction, and medication use to prevent complications such as infection or implant failure. Adherence to these guidelines promotes comfort, faster recovery, and long-term success of the dental implant.

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.

Pediatric Dentistry

A REVIEW ON NATURAL NON FLUORIDE REMINERALIZING AGENTS

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Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology

Are We Taking Too Many Dental X-Rays? ADA Updates Imaging Guidance

With dental imaging technologies advancing rapidly, the ADA’s updated consensus clarifies when radiographs are truly needed and how clinicians can balance diagnostic value with radiation exposure.

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.

Practice Management

Magnification in Dentistry Using Loupes: The Hallmark of Modern Dental Practice

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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.

Prosthodontics

Which Air Polishing Powder Works Best in Periodontitis? What the Research Says

Three popular powders promise gentler, smarter biofilm control—but is one of them quietly outperforming the others in ways that matter clinically? Read the whole article here.

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.