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General practice
Day-to-day general dentistry: chairside technique, patient communication, practice management.
Articles
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.
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
13 Jan 2026 · 179k views
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.
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
29 Dec 2025 · 104k views
Dental Education & Research
Beyond the Operatory: Rediscovering Passion to Protect the Dentist’s Spirit
A gentle reflection on why dentists must nurture passions beyond the clinic. This article explores how life outside the operatory protects us from burnout, restores creativity, and reminds us that our career is meant to support our dreams, not replace them.
Sivesh S
12 Dec 2025 · 120 views
Dental Education & Research
Exploring Acupuncture as a Complementary Approach in Dental Treatment
Every few years, dentistry revisits an age-old question: Can ancient healing practices find scientific footing in our operatory? Acupuncture — once stereotyped...
Dentalmagazine9
14 Nov 2025 · 54k views
Endodontics
Unveiling the Invisible: The Pivotal Role of CBCT in Modern Endodontics
Introduction In conventional endodontics, diagnosis and treatment planning have long relied on two‑dimensional (2D) periapical radiographs and panoramic...
Dr Aishwarya Zammudiamanian
27 Oct 2025 · 78k views
Orofacial Pain & TMD
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...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
27 Sept 2025 · 162k views
Preventive & Community Dentistry
Connection between tooth loss and glycemic control - even with oral hygiene measures
A major new study of over 180,000 individuals has shown a significant link between tooth loss and glycemic control in people with diabetes. Those with diabetes...
Dentalmagazine9
20 Sept 2025 · 77k views
Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
Bleaching White Spot Lesions: Is At-Home Whitening Safer?
Teeth whitening continues to be one of the most sought-after esthetic treatments, but a new laboratory study has shed light on how teeth with white spot...
Dentalmagazine9
19 Sept 2025 · 180k views
Practice Management
Motivational Interviewing in Dental Practice
Dental anxiety is common in India: studies report over half of adults feel moderately or extremely anxious about dental visits . In fact, one survey found 82.6%
Dentalmagazine9
11 Sept 2025 · 45k views
Special Care Dentistry
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...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
10 Sept 2025 · 83k views
Practice Management
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...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
4 Sept 2025 · 159k views
Preventive & Community Dentistry
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...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
22 Aug 2025 · 196k views
Dental Ethics & Regulation
From drill to dignity: Why ethics & empathy are dentistry’s true tools
Editorial for Volume 6, Issue 8 The world of dentistry is evolving rapidly in India. As technology advances, the role of a dentist is not just confined to...
Dentalmagazine9
21 Aug 2025 · 141k views
Dental Ethics & Regulation
Informed Consent and Dental Ethics: Clinical Guide
Informed consent is the process of educating and empowering patients to make voluntary decisions about their care. In dentistry, it means providing the patient...
Dentalmagazine9
21 Aug 2025 · 148k views
Dental Ethics & Regulation
Ethical Dilemmas in Indian Dental Practice: Case Scenarios & Resolutions
In India, the Dentists Act and Code of Ethics Regulations obligate dentists to “devote life… to the cause of serving humanity” and forbid letting caste,...
Dentalmagazine9
19 Aug 2025 · 178k views
Practice Management
Dental Practice Management: Communication and Patient Care
Dental visits can be stressful. Mastering stress, communication and behavior management in patients helps builds rapport: patients who feel heard and...
Dentalmagazine9
19 Aug 2025 · 119k views
Dental Education & Research
Professionalism vs. Pressure: Navigating the Grey Areas in Clinical Decision-Making
Dentistry is a caring profession built on patient trust and high ethical standards. In private practice in India, however, these ideals can clash with real-worl
Dentalmagazine9
17 Aug 2025 · 117k views
Implant Dentistry
Ethics in Dental Implant Practice: Patient Care over Rat Race
(This is a part of the ‘ Implant Dentistry – Updated Yet Simplified Series ’ by prosthodontist & implantologist Dr Nupur Shrirao) Ethics in dental implant...
Dr. Nupur Shrirao
14 Aug 2025 · 189k views
Orofacial Pain & TMD
Tirzepatide Offers New Possibilities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management
With obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) becoming increasingly recognized for its systemic impact, a new development in pharmacotherapy may reshape how clinicians...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
8 Aug 2025 · 157k views
Dental News
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...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
13 Jul 2025 · 12k views
Digital Dentistry
Digital Intelligence in Dentistry – From Diagnosis to Delivery
Editorial for Volume 6, Issue 6 - Dental Software Special Issue As the dental profession shifts toward a digital-first future, software tools are no longer...
Dr. Nupur Shrirao
16 Jun 2025 · 12k views
Digital Dentistry
Case Study Corner: 3 Real-World Examples of Dental Software ROI
The shift to digital dentistry is delivering clear returns for practices and labs. By integrating tools like CAD/CAM design, guided implant planning, and...
Dentalmagazine9
15 Jun 2025 · 138k views
Digital Dentistry
Most Important Non Clinical Skill for Dentists: Dental Softwares & Digital Dentistry
The world of dentistry is transforming rapidly with the advent of digital technologies. In this ever-evolving landscape, dental software emerges as a...
Dentalmagazine9
11 Jun 2025 · 190k views
Dental News
IDA Tamil Nadu Responds to Neuromelioidosis Outbreak Linked to Dental Clinic
In response to widespread media reports on a neuromelioidosis outbreak in Tamil Nadu, the Indian Dental Association (IDA), Tamil Nadu State Branch , has issued...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
4 Jun 2025 · 62k views