# \#dentist **URL:** https://www.medboundhub.com/tag/dentist/8.md [Latest](https://www.medboundhub.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.medboundhub.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.medboundhub.com/tags.md) --- ## [Only BDS Students Will Understand These Things](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/only-bds-students-will-understand-these-things/11981)
**Author:** [@Allsunsweetline](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Allsunsweetline)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/only-bds-students-will-understand-these-things/11981 "2026-10-29T16:51:28Z")
Only BDS students will understand these things Dental students undergo certain unique experiences that no other student in any other stream could ever understand or experience. Though not all experiences are universal, m… --- ## ["I Floss Every Day" and Other Clinical White Lies](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/i-floss-every-day-and-other-clinical-white-lies/21182)
**Author:** [@Susangpatil](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Susangpatil)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/i-floss-every-day-and-other-clinical-white-lies/21182 "2026-10-28T03:11:30Z")
:pushpin: THE SETUP We all know the drill. The patient sits back in the chair, looks you right in the eyes, and confidently assures you that their oral hygiene routine is absolutely flawless. But as soon as we pick up th… --- ## [The Laser Boom in Endodontics root canal](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-laser-boom-in-endodontics-root-canal/23659)
**Author:** [@Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.AmulyaThota_16)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-laser-boom-in-endodontics-root-canal/23659 "2026-10-28T02:35:57Z")
Every tooth has two parts: the crown portion and the root portion. Inside the root is something called a root canal, which contains nerves and blood vessels that give life to each tooth. This anatomy is called pulp; i… --- ## [Noma: An Overlooked Fatal Disease](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/noma-an-overlooked-fatal-disease/24107)
**Author:** [@Sharmishta](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sharmishta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/noma-an-overlooked-fatal-disease/24107 "2026-10-27T08:14:22Z")
What is Noma/Cancrum Oris? A non-communicable gangrenous disease that commonly occurs in young children living in a state of indigence. The most affected continent is Africa, with some cases reported in Asia and America.… --- ## [ The Skilled Clinician Who Forgot Humanity](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-skilled-clinician-who-forgot-humanity/23807)
**Author:** [@dr\_sneha\_p](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/dr_sneha_p)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-skilled-clinician-who-forgot-humanity/23807 "2026-10-22T16:32:38Z")
"I will respect the autonomy and dignity of my patient. I will maintain the utmost respect for human life." These are the words from the Hippocratic Oath, pledged by healthcare professionals upon undertaking their me… --- ## [When Language Becomes a Barrier Between Doctors and Patients](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/when-language-becomes-a-barrier-between-doctors-and-patients/23900)
**Author:** [@Vaishnavi\_13](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Vaishnavi_13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 5:10am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/when-language-becomes-a-barrier-between-doctors-and-patients/23900 "2026-10-19T05:10:06Z")
I still remember the first day of my clinical posting in third year of BDS. Since we were new to clinical postings we were told to take case history of each patient as our first responsibility. Each of us were assigned d… --- ## [Is Taking Excess Amount of Supplements a Mistake ?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-taking-excess-amount-of-supplements-a-mistake/23964)
**Author:** [@cgs674](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/cgs674)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-taking-excess-amount-of-supplements-a-mistake/23964 "2026-10-18T11:32:04Z")
Millions of people takes supplements daily often without knowing whether they truly need them , supplements does support health in the right situations but taking them without guidance or testing may overlap and cause ha… --- ## [Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT): An Ultimate Innovation In Oral Healthcare](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/guided-biofilm-therapy-gbt-an-ultimate-innovation-in-oral-healthcare/23832)
**Author:** [@Sharmishta](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sharmishta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/guided-biofilm-therapy-gbt-an-ultimate-innovation-in-oral-healthcare/23832 "2026-10-17T12:00:10Z")
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is an effective approach curated for professional cleaning, maintenance, and evaluation of good oral health. It’s an 8-step protocol invented and developed by EMS (Electro Medical System) … --- ## [Saving Smile or Straining Spine?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/saving-smile-or-straining-spine/23898)
**Author:** [@Dr.Surbhi](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.Surbhi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/saving-smile-or-straining-spine/23898 "2026-10-15T10:50:07Z")
INTRODUCTION: We spend Five years in our college and learn how to save smile of the patients but what happens when patient leaves the clinic then a clinician with strained spine stays! What happens in a dental clinic? … --- ## [As young citizens, why are we talking more about reels than research, more about controversies than innovation, and more about influencers than the future we're going to inherit?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/as-young-citizens-why-are-we-talking-more-about-reels-than-research-more-about-controversies-than-innovation-and-more-about-influencers-than-the-future-were-going-to-inherit/21704)
**Author:** [@Mkrishna](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Mkrishna)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/as-young-citizens-why-are-we-talking-more-about-reels-than-research-more-about-controversies-than-innovation-and-more-about-influencers-than-the-future-were-going-to-inherit/21704 "2026-10-14T09:24:56Z")
This isn’t a criticism of social media. Platforms like Instagram and other digital spaces can educate, inspire, connect, and create opportunities. The real question is: How are we choosing to use them? The years between… --- ## [Bisphosphonates and Dentistry: How Osteoporosis Treatment Can Turn into a Clinical Challenge](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/bisphosphonates-and-dentistry-how-osteoporosis-treatment-can-turn-into-a-clinical-challenge/23566)
**Author:** [@Lizanne](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Lizanne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/bisphosphonates-and-dentistry-how-osteoporosis-treatment-can-turn-into-a-clinical-challenge/23566 "2026-10-04T17:25:22Z")
You visit your dentist for a dental extraction, and before the procedure begins, your dentist asks you a series of questions: Do you have any medical conditions? Are you taking any medications? Have you undergone any med… --- ## [How do you stay updated with the latest medical research and guidelines?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/how-do-you-stay-updated-with-the-latest-medical-research-and-guidelines/187)
**Author:** [@Sonali](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sonali)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/how-do-you-stay-updated-with-the-latest-medical-research-and-guidelines/187 "2026-09-30T09:51:39Z")
Do you follow specific journals? Rely on newsletters, podcasts, or medical apps? Are social media and academic forums part of your toolkit? Share your sources. --- ## [The Jaw that Never Learnt to Let Go: Temporomandibular joint disorders decoded](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-jaw-that-never-learnt-to-let-go-temporomandibular-joint-disorders-decoded/23402)
**Author:** [@Lizanne](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Lizanne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-jaw-that-never-learnt-to-let-go-temporomandibular-joint-disorders-decoded/23402 "2026-09-28T16:56:11Z")
During my final-year BDS exams, in the midst of sleepless nights and mounting academic pressure, I experienced something least expected. A sudden, severe pain in my right jaw joint accompanied by an inability to open my … --- ## [10 Doctors Who Built Major Healthcare Companies](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/10-doctors-who-built-major-healthcare-companies/23500)
**Author:** [@subhamahes98](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/subhamahes98)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 2:51am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/10-doctors-who-built-major-healthcare-companies/23500 "2026-09-25T02:51:13Z")
10 Doctors Who Became Healthcare Entrepreneurs Turning a medical degree into a multi-million dollar business is no easy task, but only a few doctors managed to do it. Here are 10 doctors who stepped out of their clin… --- ## [Oral Cancer: Know the Risks & Warning Signs](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/oral-cancer-know-the-risks-warning-signs/22736)
**Author:** [@Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.AmulyaThota_16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/oral-cancer-know-the-risks-warning-signs/22736 "2026-09-21T16:55:06Z")
What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the mouth, lips, tongue, gums, floor of the mouth, or other oral tissues. The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which arises from the… --- ## [Do you brush before breakfast or after breakfast?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/do-you-brush-before-breakfast-or-after-breakfast/11403)
**Author:** [@Prisha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Prisha)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/do-you-brush-before-breakfast-or-after-breakfast/11403 "2026-09-21T11:25:03Z")
Most dentists recommend brushing before breakfast due to the bacteria and buildup in our mouth during night time but there are various factors that help you to decide if you should brush before breakfast or you can do it… --- ## [Bhopal Intern Doctors Protest Ends](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/bhopal-intern-doctors-protest-ends/23263)
**Author:** [@subhamahes98](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/subhamahes98)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/bhopal-intern-doctors-protest-ends/23263 "2026-09-10T22:02:37Z")
The intern doctors’ three-day agitation in Madhya Pradesh ended on September 9 after the state government reportedly agreed to a 50% increase in the monthly stipend of MBBS interns, taking it from ₹14,337 to approximatel… --- ## [🦷 Parents, when did you first take your child to the dentist?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/parents-when-did-you-first-take-your-child-to-the-dentist/22450)
**Author:** [@Mkrishna](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Mkrishna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/parents-when-did-you-first-take-your-child-to-the-dentist/22450 "2026-08-24T05:12:39Z")
According to commonly recommended pediatric dental guidance, a child’s first dental visit should be by the first birthday or within 6 months of the first tooth erupting. But many parents are still unaware of this. T… --- ## [Understanding Dental Cavities: How Diet and Daily Habits Affect Your Teeth](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/understanding-dental-cavities-how-diet-and-daily-habits-affect-your-teeth/22746)
**Author:** [@Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.AmulyaThota_16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 4:45am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/understanding-dental-cavities-how-diet-and-daily-habits-affect-your-teeth/22746 "2026-08-24T04:45:54Z")
What Causes Dental Cavities? Dental cavities (tooth decay) occur when bacteria in the mouth break down carbohydrates such as sugars and starches. During this process, acids are produced that gradually dissolve the minera… --- ## [I Annotated Thousands of Dental X-Rays for an AI. Here’s What the Machine Kept Getting Wrong.](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/i-annotated-thousands-of-dental-x-rays-for-an-ai-here-s-what-the-machine-kept-getting-wrong/20880)
**Author:** [@Dr.Tanu](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.Tanu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/i-annotated-thousands-of-dental-x-rays-for-an-ai-here-s-what-the-machine-kept-getting-wrong/20880 "2026-08-23T15:13:34Z")
In 2021-22, I worked as a dental X-ray annotator for an AI healthcare company. (one of the early humans behind the scenes teaching machines to read dental radiographs) The work was painstaking and precise. OPGs, bitewin… --- ## [Bruxism: Why Are You Grinding Your Teeth?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/bruxism-why-are-you-grinding-your-teeth/22764)
**Author:** [@Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.AmulyaThota_16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/bruxism-why-are-you-grinding-your-teeth/22764 "2026-08-22T09:52:50Z")
Have you ever woken up with jaw pain, headaches, or sensitive teeth without knowing why? You may be experiencing bruxism, a condition where a person unconsciously clenches or grinds their teeth. Although many people use… --- ## [What Really Damages Your Teeth? Science behind modern tooth wear](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/what-really-damages-your-teeth-science-behind-modern-tooth-wear/22737)
**Author:** [@Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.AmulyaThota_16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/what-really-damages-your-teeth-science-behind-modern-tooth-wear/22737 "2026-08-22T05:30:57Z")
Many people believe that highly abrasive toothpastes wear away teeth. However, research shows that modern toothpastes with an RDA (Relative Dentin Abrasivity) value below 250 are considered safe for lifelong use. RDA is… --- ## [Why Do Wisdom Teeth Cause So Many Problems in Young Adults?”](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/why-do-wisdom-teeth-cause-so-many-problems-in-young-adults/22665)
**Author:** [@Mkrishna](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Mkrishna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/why-do-wisdom-teeth-cause-so-many-problems-in-young-adults/22665 "2026-08-18T14:28:58Z")
A young patient presents with pain and swelling around a partially erupted wisdom tooth. Medication is prescribed. A few days later, the pain disappears. The patient feels better and thinks: “The problem is solved.” … --- ## [Foods to Eat for Better Oral Health](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/foods-to-eat-for-better-oral-health/22629)
**Author:** [@Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.AmulyaThota_16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/foods-to-eat-for-better-oral-health/22629 "2026-08-17T03:31:01Z")
Good oral health depends on more than brushing and flossing. A balanced diet provides the nutrients needed to maintain healthy teeth, gums, and oral tissues while reducing the risk of dental diseases. 1)Fruits and Veget… --- ## [The Tiny Pouch with Big Consequences](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-tiny-pouch-with-big-consequences/22449)
**Author:** [@Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.AmulyaThota_16)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 7:16am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-tiny-pouch-with-big-consequences/22449 "2026-08-13T07:16:49Z")
What Are Oral Nicotine Pouches? Oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) are small pouches placed inside the mouth, usually between the lip and the gums. They are often marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes and other tobacco… --- ## [From Euphoria to Destruction: The Health Hazards of Methamphetamine Use](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/from-euphoria-to-destruction-the-health-hazards-of-methamphetamine-use/22441)
**Author:** [@Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.AmulyaThota_16)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 7:10am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/from-euphoria-to-destruction-the-health-hazards-of-methamphetamine-use/22441 "2026-08-13T07:10:37Z")
Methamphetamine is a potent central nervous system stimulant commonly abused for increased energy, wakefulness, euphoria, appetite suppression, and enhanced concentration. However, its effects are highly destructive and … --- ## [🦷 Does age influence a patient’s trust in a doctor?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/does-age-influence-a-patient-s-trust-in-a-doctor/22354)
**Author:** [@Mkrishna](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Mkrishna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 7:15am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/does-age-influence-a-patient-s-trust-in-a-doctor/22354 "2026-08-12T07:15:00Z")
Something happened during my clinical practice recently that made me stop and think. I met an 80-year-old patient who came for a routine oral examination and scaling. I explained the oral condition and the treatment pro… --- ## [Can Chewing Gum Stop Viruses? Bean Protein-Powered Chewing Gum Cuts Viral Load by 95%](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/can-chewing-gum-stop-viruses-bean-protein-powered-chewing-gum-cuts-viral-load-by-95/21247)
**Author:** [@Neethu](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Neethu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/can-chewing-gum-stop-viruses-bean-protein-powered-chewing-gum-cuts-viral-load-by-95/21247 "2026-08-10T03:31:56Z")
Researchers from University of Pennsylvania have developed an antiviral chewing gum which shows promising results in reducing 95% of viral load in saliva. Research led by Henry Daniell at Penn’s School of Dental Medicin… --- ## [Why Hydration Matters More Than You Think](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/why-hydration-matters-more-than-you-think/17117)
**Author:** [@Mithila](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Mithila)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/why-hydration-matters-more-than-you-think/17117 "2026-08-09T15:34:39Z")
Introduction: “Drink more water” is one of the most common health advices we hear, yet it’s often ignored until noticeable symptoms appear. What’s less discussed is how even mild dehydration can subtly affect multiple b… --- ## [Rebuilding what remains: The power of Post and Core in Dentistry ](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/rebuilding-what-remains-the-power-of-post-and-core-in-dentistry/22107)
**Author:** [@Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.AmulyaThota_16)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/rebuilding-what-remains-the-power-of-post-and-core-in-dentistry/22107 "2026-08-07T06:32:54Z")
Have you ever wondered if a severely damaged tooth—one that is on the verge of death (a euphemism for extraction, or removal of the tooth)—can be given one final chance at survival? Think of a post and core as the denta… [Next page](https://www.medboundhub.com/tag/dentist/8.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=dentist)