In this issue, our conversation with Gustavo Castro and Zsolt Kovacs shows how the integration between clinic, laboratory and training can create a true ecosystem of knowledge and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At a time when digitalization and artificial intelligence are gaining increasing ground in dentistry, the experience of these professionals reminds us that technology must always serve a greater purpose: improving communication, strengthening clinical predictability and humanizing the care provided to patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But this issue also draws attention to structural challenges that cannot be ignored. The data presented in the study \u201cN\u00fameros da Ordem 2025\u201d reveal a paradoxical reality: Portugal has a high density of dentists yet continues to see many professionals leaving the country. The emigration of more than half of professionals with suspended registration reveals not only market dynamics, but also the need to reflect on working conditions, career opportunities, and territorial balance in the provision of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this context, the political debate around the creation of a dentistry career within the National Health Service gains particular relevance. The proposal submitted to Parliament represents an important step towards the institutional recognition of oral health as an integral part of healthcare, and towards the appreciation of the role of dentists within the public system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout these pages, we also highlight the scientific vitality of the profession: \u00a0international congresses, technological innovation in implantology, new academic collaborations and the growing role of Portugal in the European dentistry landscape. These are clear signs of a dynamic sector, capable of innovating, conducting research and training highly qualified professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n