The Russian Dentist
The Russian Dentist and TeethTeacher founder. Read full bio
Moving to a new country and pursuing a career in dentistry is a challenging, ambitious journey. For the past five months, I have been shadowing an American dentist, an experience that has provided ...
In the modern dental routine, floss picks have become incredibly popular due to their ease of use. It is a common sentiment that traditional spool floss is cumbersome and wasteful, requiring a sign...
Teaching oral health to thousands of people online is exciting, but it is also a responsibility. Every short video may be seen by someone who is afraid, confused, or trying to avoid care. One very ...
Why does dental education belong outside the clinic? For me, the answer is simple, although at first glance the question may seem unusual. To understand it better, I like to divide one big question...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into dentistry has sparked significant debate regarding the future of the profession. However, the emerging consensus in the scientific community is ...
## When the Ground Moved On March 28, 2025, Bangkok shook in a way I had never experienced. The earthquake was centered in Myanmar, but the fear reached us through the walls, the floor, and the eme...
In the modern quest for a brighter, more aesthetic smile, the internet has become a marketplace of quick, affordable, at-home whitening solutions. From "charcoal pastes" to high-strength peroxide s...
When I was studying in dental school, I spent countless hours memorizing the intricacies of anatomy, pathology, and restorative materials. The science was fascinating, but I quickly learned a humbl...
In the modern digital landscape, the mouth is increasingly becoming a battleground for health information. Patients are frequently turning to social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok for de...
Historically, dentistry and medicine were treated as separate disciplines. However, contemporary medical research has effectively dismantled this separation, revealing that the mouth is inextricabl...
I just moved to the USA in December and had to start living ten thousand kilometers away from my family. But I had my husband next to me, my biggest supporter, and that made my transition much easi...
Clear aligner therapy is a marvel of modern orthodontics, offering a discreet way to straighten teeth. However, the convenience of being removable is also the treatment's greatest risk. Orthodontic...
When a dental team requests an X-ray, the reaction from a patient is often a subtle hesitation. There is frequently a moment of pause caused by the word "radiation." It is a completely natural reac...
Many people believe that sugar directly damages teeth. While this idea is common, it is not entirely accurate. Sugar itself does not create cavities. The real problem begins when sugar interacts wi...
When you sit in the dental chair, your focus is naturally on the dentist. They are the ones diagnosing, planning, and performing the procedure. But if you look to the left or right, you will see a ...
When you sit in the dental chair, you are placing your trust in your clinician to prioritize your well-being. While we focus on the mechanics of a filling or a crown, there is a much more fundament...
In my years of clinical practice, the most common reason patients skip their dental appointments is a simple, logical assumption: "If I don't feel any pain, nothing must be wrong." It is an underst...
Dental training in Russia taught me that clinical confidence is not a personality trait. It is built through repetition, exactness, fatigue, correction, and respect for detail. When people imagine ...
As a dentist, I often tell my patients that the best dental procedure is the one you never need to have. While I take pride in performing precise restorations and creating beautiful smiles, my true...
When people think about dentistry, they often think about teeth. Cavities, fillings, crowns, and cleanings are certainly important parts of the profession. However, dentistry affects much more than...
## A Childhood at the Kitchen Table I was eight years old when I watched my father watch a surgical documentary on television. He was sitting at the kitchen table, absorbed in how a surgeon's hands...
Many people believe that cleaner teeth require stronger brushing. It seems logical: if something is dirty, applying more force should remove it more effectively. However, oral health does not work ...
A patient raised her hand to her mouth before she spoke. I was still reviewing her chart when the gesture registered. It happened so quietly that I might have missed it entirely if I had been scrol...
