About Dental.wiki
Our Identity
[edit]Dental.wiki is an independent, community-driven platform designed to be the comprehensive digital reference for the dental profession. In an era where Digital Dentistry and Dental Technology are evolving at an unprecedented pace, we provide a stable, verified, and structured environment for knowledge exchange.
The Vision
[edit]Our vision is to democratize high-level dental education. We believe that a dentist in a remote clinic should have access to the same evidence-based protocols as a specialist at a major university. By centralizing our collective knowledge, we reduce the "information silo" effect in the dental industry.
Key Pillars of the Project
[edit]1. Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD)
[edit]Every clinical entry on Dental.wiki is encouraged to cite high-level evidence, including:
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses.
- Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs).
- Clinical Practice Guidelines from recognized international dental associations.
2. Technological Integration
[edit]We focus heavily on the intersection of biology and technology. This includes dedicated sections for:
- CAD/CAM workflows.
- Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry.
- Novel Dental Biomaterials.
3. Global Collaboration
[edit]Dental.wiki is a multilingual project. We aim to break down language barriers in dental research, allowing for the translation of complex surgical and restorative protocols into multiple languages to serve a global patient base.
Editorial Standards
[edit]To maintain the integrity of our content, Dental.wiki follows three strict rules:
- Verifiability: Information must be supported by reliable, third-party sources.
- Non-Commercialism: Articles should describe technologies (e.g., "Intraoral Scanners") rather than serve as advertisements for specific brands.
- Professionalism: Content is written for a professional audience, utilizing correct anatomical and clinical terminology.
How to Help
[edit]As a community-based project, we rely on your expertise. You can help by:
- Creating new pages for emerging dental topics.
- Updating existing articles with the latest research findings.
- Donating high-quality clinical photographs or CBCT scans to our media library.
Contact and Support
[edit]Dental.wiki is managed by a global team of dental educators and technologists.
- Community Portal: Join the discussion on site policy.
- Help:Contents: Learn how to use MediaWiki syntax.