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We explore what clinicians should know about using bases and liners in their dental restorations.

Dental association leaders and support organizations play key roles in backing dental practices today, but these roles are expected to change in the future.

Here are what materials our research says you should use for patients who will grind their teeth all over your beautiful work.

Here’s a look at why patient education is essential, what technology can help, and where the future of patient education is going.

Here is a look at key areas where companies have focused their research, from implant planning automation and implant surface technology design to what is next for abutments, and even how some companies seek to reshape the implant workflow entirely.

Sometimes it’s clear what to do with a carious lesion. Sometimes it isn’t. We talked to 3 experienced dentists to explore the decision process for treating caries or watching it and what you should consider in a given situation.

Any material choice has pros and cons, and zirconia is no different. Here, we consider physical properties, endurance, and patient preferences.

Hiring a temporary dental staff member to get through busy times and vacations this summer might seem daunting. Here’s a look at how you can make this arrangement work for you and the temporary as efficiently as possible.

We share potential hazards regarding 3D printing and how you can avoid them in your in-house lab.

If you don’t know what is happening, modern dental materials might seem to work like magic. We talk to experts who explain the chemistry behind them.

Dental professionals share strategies for better managing dental composite inventory and reducing waste.

We explore what you should look for in these materials for the best and most predictable performance.

Why patient’s don’t wear their night guards as prescribed, and what can be done about it.

Group practices are here to stay and growing in popularity. What effect does that have on hygiene careers? Hear what the experts have to say.

How can dental labs recruit and retain their talent? We look at how labs can fill the bench, train it, and keep it full.

Traditional impressions may become a rare practice in dentistry because of the advantages of digital impressions, but they are not yet a thing of the past.

While often seen as the future of dentistry, intraoral dental robots are already taking up residence in the dental operatory.

Augmented reality has numerous applications for dentistry, enhancing treatment planning and patient outcomes. We look at how and speak to a couple of clinicians excited about its possibilities.

Property ownership can mean time and money spent, but there can be some upsides to owning your own practice.

You bought it, and now, to get the ROI you want, you should maintain it. We talk to dental lab industry experts on why you should keep your technology investment up-to-date and running non-stop.

Even the best intentions can result in a less-than-optimal outcome. Two clinicians share restorative cases that still haunt them and what they learned from their experiences.

Implant placement in available bone was the standard for planning in the past. But what happens to placement optimization when you add the desired prosthetic into consideration? Our experts say the answer is many great things.

There are things you want and need, and some would argue they are the same thing. So, we explore what to do if your practice is not providing what you need to do your job.

How many universal material options can you rely on and how small a material set you can use today?

Can a material's usability earn dentists more business?

We explore what is possible for labs to outsource, from digital design to fabrication, why dental labs should use them, and what they can do to avoid problems with their customers.

"Game changer" gets thrown around a lot regarding new dental technology. We look at the reality of dental technology.

Technology has made digital dentures a possibility. However, there are still some great things about making dentures the traditional way. Here we take a look at some of the pros and cons of each workflow.

Adopting a continual improvement process is a never-ending challenge. Therefore, we look at how you can identify and address weak links in your dental lab that negatively affect your efficiencies.

Credit card processing fees are small but add up over time. We look at how to get the best deal for credit card processing services for your practice.