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When a crown is the right choice, zirconia vs E.max, and what each visit involves.

A simple daily routine that keeps your night guard clean, comfortable and in shape.

The morning signs of night grinding, and a 2-minute self-check you can do today.

What a night guard does, what it cannot do, and how the causes of grinding are treated.

A simple daytime habit that reduces clenching, jaw pain and wear on teeth, crowns and implants.

An implant crown and a bridge can both replace one missing tooth. Here is how they compare on survival, cost and the health of the teeth next to the gap.

Teeth can wear from acid, grinding or hard brushing, and each looks different. Learn the signs, the common causes, and why early checks matter.

A clicking jaw is common and often harmless. Here is what the evidence says about jaw clicking, which signs need a check, and what helps.

A night guard protects your teeth from grinding, but it usually does not stop the grinding itself. Here is what the evidence says and how to get the most from one.

In most people bad breath starts in the mouth, not the stomach. Here is what causes it and what actually helps.

60 Second Journal, Vol. 2. For colleagues. When the posterior maxilla has lost height, the traditional answer has been a lateral sinus lift and a 10 mm implant. Several systematic reviews of randomised trials now compare that route with short implants (6 mm or less) placed without grafting. What the trials show* Implant survival is similar between short implants and standard implants with sinus augmentation over 1 to 5 years of follow-up. * Marginal bone loss is slightly lowe

60 Second Journal, Vol. 3. For colleagues. Lingering pain in a mature tooth has long meant root canal treatment. A growing body of evidence suggests that in many of these teeth the inflammation is limited to the coronal pulp, and that removing that tissue while keeping the radicular pulp alive can work. What the evidence shows* A 2024 meta-analysis of randomised and single-arm trials reported a pooled clinical success of about 93% for pulpotomy beyond 24 months, with no signi

60 Second Journal, Vol. 1. For colleagues. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are often grouped together when planning implants. The evidence suggests they should not be. Key findings* A meta-analysis of 89 publications found implants in diabetic patients had higher failure odds than in non-diabetic patients (OR 1.78). * Failure was more likely in type 1 than in type 2 diabetes (OR 4.48). * In that analysis, the difference between diabetic and non-diabetic patients was significant in

60 Second Journal. For colleagues. Canine guidance has long been taught as the ideal for lateral movements. It remains a sound choice for many natural dentitions. The question is whether it always suits implants and heavy grinders. Why implants behave differently* Natural teeth move slightly in their periodontal ligament and give sensory feedback. Implants are ankylosed and transmit force directly to bone. * A 2025 systematic review found that occlusal contacts on implant cro

Do You Know? For patients. Sugar is only part of the story. Some of the most popular drinks and snacks in Qatar harm teeth in different ways, and knowing how helps you enjoy them more safely. Four favourites, four ways* Cola and soft drinks are acidic. Acid softens the outer surface of enamel for a while after each drink. * Karak tea is sweet and thick, so sugar stays on the teeth longer, especially when sipped slowly. * Energy drinks combine acid and sugar, and frequent sipp

Do You Know? For patients. Many people notice a change in their breath during the afternoon while fasting. It is not usually a sign that you forgot to brush. What is happening* Less saliva: without food or water, saliva flow drops, and saliva is the mouth's natural cleaner. * A change in fuel: after many hours without food, the body starts burning fat and releases ketones, which have a distinct smell on the breath. * Dry mouth and halitosis are among the most common oral comp

Do You Know? For patients. The health questionnaire at a dental visit is not paperwork for its own sake. Many conditions and medicines change how a mouth heals, bleeds or responds to treatment. What it changes* Blood thinners: anticoagulants and antiplatelet medicines affect bleeding after extractions and gum treatment. Most people do not need to stop them, but the plan is adjusted. * Bone medicines: some treatments for osteoporosis and cancer (antiresorptive and antiangiogen

Do You Know? For patients. A dental X-ray takes a second, but it shows what an eye or a mirror cannot. What X-rays find* Decay between teeth, where back teeth touch and cannot be seen directly. * Bone levels around teeth and implants. * Infection at the root tips, cracks, old fillings leaking underneath, and teeth that have not come through. * A panoramic image also shows the jaw joints, the jaw bone and the lower part of the sinuses. How much radiation?Doses from modern digi

Do You Know? For patients. Gum disease and diabetes affect each other in both directions. This is one of the best-studied links between the mouth and the rest of the body. The two-way link* People with diabetes are more likely to develop gum disease, and it tends to be more severe when blood sugar is poorly controlled. * People with gum disease (periodontitis) have higher HbA1c levels on average and a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. * Treating gum disease is safe i

Do You Know? For patients. Cardiologists and periodontists have studied the connection between gum disease and heart disease together. Their joint consensus found a consistent association between severe gum disease and cardiovascular disease. What we know* Inflamed gums let bacteria enter the bloodstream during everyday activities such as chewing and brushing. * Gum disease adds to the body's overall level of inflammation, which plays a part in narrowing of the arteries. * Th