Pillar 04

The Horizon

The tools are changing. The training is changing. Who gets to innovate is changing.

11 articles

Designing Experience, Not Just Delivering Dentistry
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Designing Experience, Not Just Delivering Dentistry

Growing up in Niskayuna, New York, I was drawn to biology — the precision of it, the way systems interact, the way small details determine outcomes. That fascin

Dr. Rahul Kallianpur  ·  Issue 7  ·  2026-05-02

From Philosophy to Practice
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From Philosophy to Practice

Having grown up in a family deeply rooted in implant dentistry, I have had the opportunity to watch growth unfold across generations. What I have learned is tha

Vincent D'Alise  ·  Issue 7  ·  2026-05-02

Denté
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I Built the First VR Simulation Lab for Hygienists. And This Is Why It Was Time.

Brionna Watson co-developed the first VR simulation lab in the US designed specifically for dental hygiene education, launched at the Community College of Balti

Brionna Watson, MPA, RDH  ·  Issue 6  ·  2026-03-01

Denté
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The Mouth Is Not a Cosmetic Zone: It's a Longevity System

Dr. Silvestrini challenges dentistry to reimagine itself not as a cosmetic service but as one of healthcare's most underutilised upstream biological checkpoints

Dr. Melanie Silvestrini  ·  Issue 6  ·  2026-03-01

Is Your Practice an Attraction or a Turn Off to Gen Z?
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Is Your Practice an Attraction or a Turn Off to Gen Z?

By Stephanie Nightingale, RDH“I have a complaint. You guys have a mini fridge full of plastic water bottles in the reception area. Can you not have a filtered w

Stephanie Nightingale, RDH  ·  2025-12-31

Teledentistry Beyond the Screen: Intraoral Scanners and the Future of Diagnosis
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Teledentistry Beyond the Screen: Intraoral Scanners and the Future of Diagnosis

In contrast to general medicine, teledentistry has not been organically adopted in many countries, with only a few exceptions. Barriers include lack of rational

Dr. Andrea Basualdo Allende  ·  Issue 3  ·  2025-09-29

The Future is Now: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
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The Future is Now: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry

Dentistry is entering a new era, one where artificial intelligence is reshaping diagnostics, patient care, and practice efficiency. From enhancing radiographic

Krisa Swanson, RDH  ·  2025-08-20

Challenging the Status Quo: Serving Unmet Needs and Enhancing Dry Mouth Care
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Challenging the Status Quo: Serving Unmet Needs and Enhancing Dry Mouth Care

By Dr. Sarah Balaster, DMDSponsored by AquoralIn today's dental landscape, the commodification of services has transformed care into a transactional experi

Carl Demadema  ·  2025-08-12

The Thumbprint of a Super Generalist: Why Clear Aligners Deserve a Front Row in Every Dental Practice
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The Thumbprint of a Super Generalist: Why Clear Aligners Deserve a Front Row in Every Dental Practice

In today’s dental landscape, patients are looking for more than just a fix—they’re seeking comprehensive, aesthetic, and wellness-driven care from a provider th

Dr. Marc Liechtung  ·  Issue 2  ·  2025-07-31

The Untapped Power of Myofunctional Therapy in Modern Dental Practices
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The Untapped Power of Myofunctional Therapy in Modern Dental Practices

By Haylee Mascorro, BS, RDH, OMTAs dentistry continues to evolve toward comprehensive, patient-centered care, practices face the challenge of offering value-bas

Haylee Mascorro, BS, RDH, OMT  ·  Issue 2  ·  2025-07-31

Denté
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From Vision to Action: Turning a Simple Idea Into a Movement for Accessible Dentistry

Dr. Misael Otero on noticing an unmet need, building Easy Denture, and why empathy is the foundation of every true dental innovation.

Dr. Misael Otero  ·  Issue 3  ·  2024-09-01

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