Increasing scientific evidence suggests that the health of your mouth is intimately connected to the health of your brain. A groundbreaking study published in Neurology Open Access found significant associations between gum disease and structural changes in the brain’s white matter among older adults. White matter is a critical part of the brain’s communication network, connecting different brain regions and enabling efficient transmission of signals that support movement, cognition, coordination, and memory.

The Bump on the Floor: A Story of a Ranula, a Misdiagnosis, and the Power of a Second Opinion

In the bustling city of Cebu, a young graphic designer named Mateo noticed a small, bluish bump under his tongue. It was soft, painless, but undeniably there—like a tiny, water-filled balloon. When it didn't go away after a few weeks, he decided to visit a local dentist.

The First Visit: A Rush to Judgment

The End of Enamel Erosion? A Revolutionary Gel from the UK is Set to Redefine Filipino Dentistry

For decades, the central, unchangeable truth in dentistry has been this: tooth enamel, once lost, is gone forever. We’ve built our entire preventive care model around this fact—using fluoride, sealants, and patient education to slow the erosion, because we could never reverse it.

Until now.

The dental industry is on the brink of a bioprinting revolution, where living, functional dental tissues can be 3D-printed in labs and clinics. From bioengineered dentin and pulp to patient-specific gum grafts, this technology is set to transform restorative and implant dentistry.

But how does it work? Which machines lead the market? And where is this technology already in use?