Implant Precision Gets a Boost with Robot Assistance
In what could redefine the way we think about implant surgery, a recent clinical study has shown that robot-assisted implant placement delivers unmatched precision... Read more.
India’s First Indigenous TMJ Implant Successfully Placed at MAIDS
For the first time in India, four patients have received a customized Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) implant designed and manufactured right here at home. The procedures... Read more.
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 dentin,... Read more.
Headaches and TMD: A Hidden Overlap Dentists Can’t Afford to Miss
As dentists, we are no strangers to patients walking in with “tooth pain” that doesn’t quite fit the clinical picture. Sometimes, what seems like a dental... Read more.
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 prohibits... Read more.
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 introduced... Read more.
GST Rate Reduction: Implications for Dental Practices and Patient Care
The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has brought good news for the healthcare sector—particularly for dentistry.... Read more.
Clear Aligners and Periodontal Health: Study Finds Only Minimal Bone Changes
Clear aligners have quickly become one of the most sought-after orthodontic options among patients for their comfort, removability, and discreet appearance. But... Read more.
Fluoride Varnish After Bleaching Helps Prevent Early Discoloration
Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular esthetic treatments, but the immediate post-bleaching period remains a weak spot. Enamel surfaces roughened by... Read more.
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 viable... Read more.
