Hot Topics in Dentistry: A Guide for Postgraduates and Researchers

Are you a PhD scholar or postgraduate looking for hot topics in dentistry? Check these out!

1. Light-based therapies in dentistry

  • Photodynamic therapy (PDT) for oral lesions

  • Laser therapy for periodontal disease

  • Fluorescence-based detection of oral lesions

  • Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for pain management

  • Light-activated dental materials

2. Digital dentistry, augmented reality, virtual reality

  • Integrating AR technology into dental practice

  • Using AR for treatment planning, and patient education

  • Developing AR applications to visualize dental procedures and simulate treatment outcomes

3. 3D printing in dentistry

  • Creating dental products with 3D printers

  • Testing the safety and durability of 3D-printed dental materials

4. Dental sleep medicine

  • Connection between oral health and sleep disorders

  • Developing dental solutions for sleep apnea

5. Artificial intelligence in dentistry

  • Using AI for dental imaging, diagnosis, and treatment planning

  • Early detection of oral diseases with AI

6. Regenerative dentistry

  • Tooth regeneration studies

  • Using biomaterials to promote tissue repair

7. Dental implants and biomaterials

  • Creating better dental implants

  • Understanding why implants fail and preventing failure

8. Oral health disparities

  • Impact of social factors on oral health

  • Improving access to dental care for everyone

9. Dental education and practice

  • Improving dental education

  • Using technology in dental practice

10. Oral cancer detection and prevention

  • Early detection of oral cancer

  • Identifying risk factors for oral cancer

  • Novel treatment strategies