Author: Dr. Namrata Upadhyay

Hi, I'm Dr. Namrata Upadhyay — a Dentist, Coach, and Consultant to the dental industry. My mission is to upskill dentists by helping them understand the dental device manufacturing space and connect them with real-world projects from the dental tech sector. At the same time, dental device manufacturers often need expert input on product design, development, clinical use, and regulatory strategy. To bridge this gap, I created the Global Dentists’ Pool® — the world’s first Upwork/Fiverr-style platform for dentistry (yes, you can Google it!). It connects dentists — both generalists and specialists — with dental companies, enabling meaningful collaboration and offering clinicians an alternative revenue stream beyond the chair. 💡 If you’re a dentist interested in joining the Pool, fill out this quick form: 👉 https://2ds4n4.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2WgW4IP6vTR-KrC5rLId2pA 🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-namrata-upadhyay-wegotthis 📩 Or feel free to reach out: namrata@namnrpro.com
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5 Must-Have Dental Apps for Prosthodontists and Implantologists

Explore the cutting-edge world of dental apps transforming prosthodontics and implantology. From helping dental staff work more efficiently together to creating satisfied patients, surprised at the tech savviness of a clinic, these innovative and user-friendly tools are a must for every modern dentist. Switch to your app store and find the apps that truly make a difference! Continue reading 5 Must-Have Dental Apps for Prosthodontists and Implantologists

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How Prosthodontists and Implantologists Can Be Future-Ready with Dental Practice Management Software and AI Receptionists  

Prosthodontists and implant dentists are sure to have more than 1 appointment and follow-up. Given that, hiccups in the planning, coordination, and execution of these appointments can incur heavy losses—both in patient outcomes, clinical reputation, and overheads. To navigate this logistical puzzle, dental Practice Management Software (PMS) and AI receptionists offer great solutions. Continue reading How Prosthodontists and Implantologists Can Be Future-Ready with Dental Practice Management Software and AI Receptionists  

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Salivary microbiota and AI
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Salivary Microbiota as Biomarker of Oral and Systemic Health

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿’𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗼𝗻?

Speaking of which, companies like Norgen Biotek specialize in developing novel saliva-based diagnostic techniques.

Saliva can be a non-invasive sample for analyzing the human microbiome, diagnosing respiratory illnesses, mental health conditions like PTSD, and even COVID-19 detection.

The ADA recently invested in two innovative companies as part of its focus on improving oral health through strategic partnerships. One of these companies is Oral Genome.

They developed a salivary diagnostic test to identify biomarkers linked to caries and periodontitis, offering innovative solutions for preventive dental care and disease management. In this article we discuss the individual biomarkers and treatment correlations for different diseases like cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, heart issues, diabetes, etc. We further add the ORALIS-1 oral microbiome test and how it functions. Continue reading Salivary Microbiota as Biomarker of Oral and Systemic Health

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Why Dentists Should Leverage Social Media For Patient Engagement and Education

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂👇

𝗪𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴.

🧲𝘖𝘮𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 is the new fad and 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘱 in the game. We cannot deny its influence on shaping the customer’s journey. A huge chunk (92% )of US healthcare marketers boost Facebook posts for their campaigns, and the story holds true for other handles too. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 two 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

📌Social media marketing is personal & target specific – many trust online reviews on social media recommendations.

📌Social media is educational, fun, and dependable – provided you follow the rules such as maintaining privacy, professionalism, etc.

In addition to supporting a great clinical practice via social media efforts, honing in on the talents of accomplished & creative dental professionals could also be leveraged to support marketing in the DenTech space. Continue reading Why Dentists Should Leverage Social Media For Patient Engagement and Education

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How Advancements in Machine Learning are Changing the Dental Landscape

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm and dentistry is steadily gaining pace. With a massive 68% increase in treatment adoption, retention, and patient engagement 𝘼𝙄 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 (𝙈𝙇) devices can become indispensable soon. here we answer 3 questions: – How ML has advanced and contributed to influence every bit of the dental workflow

– How top companies such as Overjet, Diagnocat, Pearl, etc. in DenTech are revolutionizing disease predictions, preventive dentistry, and value-based care with ML

– Why dentists who are vacillating about the adoption of AI & ML are risking their professional health. Continue reading How Advancements in Machine Learning are Changing the Dental Landscape

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Dental Claims Through the Eyes of the Claim Reviewer

A dental claim reviewer faces a challenging job with an increasing number of claims daily, with peer-to-peer call requests and varying schedules. The turnaround time (TAT) requirements dictate the day’s tasks. Learn more from the eyes of a reviewer and a dental practitioner about the strategies to manage dental review claims like a pro. Continue reading Dental Claims Through the Eyes of the Claim Reviewer

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Dental Claims Through the Eyes of the Claim Reviewer

Dental claim review is a demanding job, often involving hundreds of daily claims. Reviewers analyze complex cases, focusing on “medical necessity” and policy compliance, not necessarily treatment appropriateness. AI is emerging to improve consistency, but human review remains crucial. Detailed documentation and electronic submission with images are key for successful claims. Continue reading Dental Claims Through the Eyes of the Claim Reviewer

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Dental Amalgam Toxicity & Reasons for Prolonged Market Presence

Dental amalgam, a popular choice due to its affordability, strength, and bacterial growth inhibitory properties, is facing safety concerns due to mercury toxicity. Despite this, the Minamata Convention on Mercury supports gradual reduction in amalgam use, despite ongoing discussions on safety. Continue reading Dental Amalgam Toxicity & Reasons for Prolonged Market Presence

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Blockchain in Dentistry: Transforming Dental Device Supply Chain Traceability and Dental Practice Management

Blockchain technology presents a transformative solution for the dental devices and practice management industry. This article explores the implementation of blockchain systems in dental practices and device manufacturing systems, addressing key benefits, challenges, and future directions for enhancing transparency, efficiency, and patient safety in dental device management. Continue reading Blockchain in Dentistry: Transforming Dental Device Supply Chain Traceability and Dental Practice Management

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Bite Registration Devices-Simplifying Occlusion

The success of a dental prosthesis pivots on its harmony with the jaw movements. Dentists strive to create a prosthesis that seamlessly blends with the chewing patterns, adjacent teeth/gums and the tongue. Digital bite registration devices are one such tool used in restorative dentistry that reduces chairside time, minimizes corrections during trials, and guarantees a happy patient. Bite registration devices have undergone a paradigm shift over the past decade. With digital technology in place, registering jaw movements is more precise today than ever before. Continue reading Bite Registration Devices-Simplifying Occlusion

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