Dr.Zainab Rangwala

Dental News

Could Fluoride Orthodontic Wax Help Reverse White Spot Lesions?

Dental News

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.

Dental News

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?

Dental News

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)

Dental News

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.

Dental News

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?

Dental News

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.

Dental News

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?

Dental News

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.

Periodontics

PRF vs Bone Grafts for Socket Preservation: Which Better Maintains Ridge Dimensions?

PRF or bone graft after extraction—which better preserves the ridge? A new meta-analysis offers a clinically relevant answer.

Endodontics

Regenerative Endodontics Shows 98% Tooth Survival—But Is the Pulp Really Regenerating?

Regenerative endodontics showed 98% tooth survival—but pulp vitality returned in only 21%. So what are we really calling “regeneration”?

Endodontics

Could Direct Fiber-Reinforced Composites Reduce the Need for Indirect Restorations?

Can we confidently restore endodontically treated posterior teeth directly with fiber-reinforced composites instead of immediately moving to indirect restorations?

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

New Study Explores a Better Way to Detect Secondary Caries Around Composite Restorations

Marginal staining, questionable radiolucencies and worn restorations often leave clinicians facing one difficult question: repair, replace or simply monitor? A new clinical study suggests fluorescence imaging may improve diagnostic confidence.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Beyond Caries Arrest: Can Silver Diamine Fluoride Actually Remineralize Teeth?

We've known for years that silver diamine fluoride can arrest caries. But can it actually help rebuild demineralised tooth structure? A new systematic review examines whether the evidence lives up to the promise.

Endodontics

New Study Compares TheraCal PT and Biodentine for Perforation Repair

When repairing a root perforation, should sealing ability take priority over bond strength? A new study comparing TheraCal PT and Biodentine suggests the answer may not be so straightforward.

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?

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

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?

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.

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?

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.