Dentistry is going through one of the most sophisticated moments in its entire history. Never before have so many diagnostic resources, such predictability in results, such high-performance materials, and clinical protocols been available to restore function, aesthetics, and quality of life with a level of excellence that, until a few years ago, seemed unreachable. The technical evolution was rapid, consistent, and profoundly transformative, to the point of redefining what we now understand...

Introduction: Anamnesis and clinical examination are fundamental for an accurate diagnosis in Dentistry. However, the incorporation of new technologies has enabled improvements in the detection and monitoring of non-carious lesions (NCLs), allowing for a more detailed and individualized approach. The use of intraoral scanners has stood out as a complementary method for recording and monitoring the progression of these lesions, contributing to a more accurate diagnosis and facilitating...

Objective: To evaluate the influence of the thickness of a unicromatic resin on different colors of composite resin substrates. Material and Methods: 10-mm diameter specimens of the composite resin Vittra APS Unique (FGM, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil) (n = 7) were prepared with thicknesses of 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm. Three specimens (10 mm in diameter and 1 mm in thickness) of composite resin of different colors (A2, B2 and C2) were made as substrates. The color of the substrates was initially...

Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a condition caused by excessive exposure to fluoride during tooth development, leading to the formation of stains or discolorations on the enamel, which compromises dental aesthetics. Objective: This study aims to present and discuss a clinical case involving a patient presenting with dental fluorosis, whose stains were successfully minimized using the microabrasion technique. Case report: A 22-year-old patient came to the Dental Clinic of Sociesc University...

Introduction: A significant percentage of the inner surface of root canals does not come into contact with endodontic instruments. Calcospherites on this surface contribute to preserving and/or increasing the irregularity of the inner surfaces of the canals to be obturated. Methodology: From the analysis of extracted human teeth, calcospherites and the disappearance of the pre-dentin where they are located were microscopically observed, due to the action of neutrophilic and bacterial...

There is a type of patient who frustrates every dentist: the disciplined one. The patient who flosses, brushes properly, shows up for follow-ups, accepts the recommended treatments, invests time and money, and yet, year after year, keeps accumulating wear, fractures, failed restorations, increasing instability, and a constant sense that “something is always breaking down.” Why does this happen? Why do some mouths seem to tolerate everything, while others, despite “doing everything...

Imagine walking into any healthcare professional’s office — including your dentist’s — and realizing, within seconds, that you’re just another time slot on the schedule. No one looks up. No one calls you by your name. The conversation starts on autopilot, as if your story were a minor detail and your “case” were just one more. You try to explain what you’re feeling, but you’re interrupted. You try to organize your thoughts, but you sense there isn’t real space to be...

You have probably heard about artificial intelligence (AI) more often in the past year than throughout your entire previous life. It is present at conferences, in journals, and in advertisements for dental equipment. Some colleagues are already using it in clinical practice; others are still hesitant. But between exaggerated enthusiasm and automatic skepticism, there is a more productive path: understanding what these tools actually do, where they help, and where they still fall short. The...

Introduction: Temporary restoration during the prosthetic phase of dental implant treatment is essential and promotes healthy and aesthetic peri-implant tissue arrangement. Digital planning and obtaining preliminary temporaries for capture during the clinical consultation can reduce clinical time and provide predictability at this stage. An alternative to milled temporaries is the use of temporaries using 3D printing technology applied to dentistry. The use of impression resins for temporary...

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the shear bond strength and failure modes of different materials containing silane incorporated applied to CAD/ CAM lithium disilicate ceramics, assessing their immediate performance and long-term stability after water aging. Material and Methods: Two commercial primers: Ultradent Silane (SCA-1, Ultradent) and Silane Coupling Agent (SCA-2, Dentsply); two universal adhesives (UAs): Scotchbond Universal Plus (SBUP, Solventum) and Clearfil Universal Bond...

We are living in a moment in which Dentistry is evolving rapidly. New technologies emerge, communication changes, and patient behavior transforms. But amid all of this, one question remains: HOW CAN WE GROW WITHOUT LOSING OUR ESSENCE? It was from this reflection that the new proposal for this column was born: INSPIRA. More than just a name, INSPIRA is a direction. An invitation for us, dentists, to look at our practices not only as places of care, but as structures that must balance science,...

Introduction: Premature Oral Aging Syndrome (POA) is an emerging clinical construct characterized by oral degenerative alterations disproportionate to chronological age, resulting from the convergence of psychosocial, behavioral, neurobiological, and pharmacological stressors. Conditions such as chronic stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, awake and sleep bruxism, cervicofacial sensorimotor dysfunctions, the use of medications such as GLP-1 agonists, antidepressants and anxiolytics, smoking,...

Brazil is currently experiencing a scenario of legal prohibition and, at the same time, a high availability of electronic cigarettes (vapes). Below, we describe how vapes impact sleep quality and how this condition may affect dental clinical practice. The dentist plays an important role in identifying disorders that damage orofacial structures. Among these conditions are voluntary or pathological sleep restriction. Nicotine and aerosols from electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) impair...

In the previous edition of this column, we addressed the predominance of women in Brazilian Dentistry and their underrepresentation in leadership and decision-making spaces.¹ In this edition, we examine a less visible yet critically decisive aspect: listening. More precisely, we focus on the lack of active listening to women’s voices within the decision-making, academic, and institutional environments of our profession. This focus is necessary because occupying a seat at the table is not...