Kuala Lampur, Nov. 13 -- From same-day crowns to AI-driven scans, a new era of precision and patient-centred care is reshaping how Malaysians experience dentistry.

Imagine you're snacking on peanuts while watching Netflix one evening when you suddenly feel a sharp crack in your molar. At first, you brush it off, assuming it is nothing serious, but a dull ache later that night tells you otherwise.

At the dental clinic the next morning, the diagnosis is clear. You need a crown. Like most people, you picture multiple appointments, messy impressions and a long wait before your tooth can finally be restored. To your surprise, the dentist smiles and says, "We can do it today. You'll be done before lunch."

A slim scanner that has a wand-like ...