THE SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL
A regularly updated magazine of patient-friendly articles based on the latest peer-reviewed research in conservative, biomimetic, and functional dentistry.
A cleaning is not just a polish. Evidence-based prophylaxis includes subgingival instrumentation, gingivitis assessment, and personalised recall, tailored to your risk, not a calendar.
Read article →Direct composite bonding can close gaps, reshape teeth, and fix chips, with no enamel removal. Long-term studies show survival rates above 90% at 5-7 years.
Read article →Acid erosion, grinding, and everyday wear are quietly reshaping your teeth. The European consensus says monitor early, intervene minimally, and never wait for pain.
Read article →Cochrane reviews show sealants reduce caries in permanent molars by up to 80%. They are painless, quick, and one of the most cost-effective interventions in all of dentistry.
Read article →A quick glance and a polish is not a dental examination. Evidence-based care starts with caries risk assessment, periodontal screening, oral cancer checks, and radiographic diagnosis.
Read article →Periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and it is painless until advanced. The evidence shows it is also linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Read article →Bruxism affects up to 13% of adults and is linked to stress, sleep disorders, and cumulative tooth damage. A custom night guard protects, but understanding the cause matters just as much.
Read article →Whitening is the most conservative cosmetic intervention in dentistry. Systematic reviews show the enamel effects are transient and recover under saliva, and those expensive lights don't actually help.
Read article →Root canals have an image problem. The evidence tells a different story, survival rates above 85% at ten years, and modern techniques that preserve far more tooth than they used to.
Read article →Veneers can transform a smile, but the aggressive prep-and-grind approach destroys irreplaceable enamel. The evidence supports a more conservative path.
Read article →Not every damaged tooth needs a crown. Evidence shows conservative alternatives, onlays, overlays, bonded restorations, often preserve more tooth and last just as long.
Read article →Systematic reviews show annual failure rates of 1-3%. With good technique and isolation, a modern composite filling can last over a decade.
Read article →