Terri Lively

Digital impressions have changed this necessary process for dental practices. We explore why you should capture a digital impression of every patient and what you can do with those records.

Science works with enamel to understand and apply it to different areas of our human experience. We look at three recent ways dental enamel is changing the world.

Dental sealants are excellent preventative tools for your high-caries-risk patients. But which ones perform the best, hydrophobic vs. hydrophilic? The answer might surprise you.

You have them, but do you use them? These practice management features are a few that you should be using more of in your practice.

Bulk fills outperformed conventional composites for depth of cure in a study earlier this year. Here's what we learned from the journal Nanomaterials.

You can do either. So, why should you bond to zirconia instead of cement? We have a few ideas.

In the digital age of dental labs, what defines a lab or a dental technician? What makes a lab when production can be done anywhere based on designs that come from anywhere? We spoke to dental lab experts to find out.

Digital dentures have come a long way in the past year, making them an efficient way to treat edentulous patients. However, when it comes to going digital with your denture workflow, you can go all the way.

When it comes to investing, what is the dentist's role in helping their staff manage their money? What should they do, and what should they avoid? We spoke to 3 financial experts about how dentists should invest in their team's investing.

Experts predict that the zirconia dental materials market will exceed $297.7 million this year. We contacted some industry experts to find out why this material is so popular for restorative materials.

By 2030, projections put the number of people in the US over age 65 at over 73 million. Will you be ready to treat them in your practice? We look at restorative challenges when treating older patients.

Learn how and why to build your custom CAD/CAM system with open architecture.

In-person education is back. We look at what makes in-person training worth the time and expense and what types of programs benefit clinicians the most.

Radiography helps you diagnose problems and diseases. We talk to experts about why it is essential to incorporate panoramic X-rays into your workflow.

You use it all the time, but do you know how your intraoral scanner works? We look at some of the imaging principles of this versatile technology and how scanning can lead to digital workflows that improve your patient experience and clinical outcomes.

This question is one to which many individuals do not know the answer—including today’s lab owners. We talk to industry experts about the challenges facing dental technician education and what labs can do about them.

Patients can be wary of supposed “upselling” tactics when they are faced with treatment plans, but there are ways to assuage their hesitation and ensure they get the care they need.

There are a few best practices to keep in mind when managing dental materials inventory, from purchasing to management.

Dental hygienists offer insight on how to use digital technology in the hygiene room to deliver improved patient care while providing a return on investment for their dental practices.

Online education is everywhere and covers everything dental clinicians need to know. We cover why online education is attractive to many dental professionals and what to look for to find quality online education programs.

There are 3 leading causes of postoperative sensitivity after composite resin restoration, the good news for patients is that there are ways to reduce its occurrence with your restorative dentistry.

Digital workflows change many aspects about your practice, including the staff roles. What should each member of the team should know and be able to do when adding digital services to your practice?

Restorative materials must respond to forces and changes in the oral environment the way a natural tooth does to preserve your long-term restorative work. The biomimetic approach to restorative dentistry can protect the margins and promote the longevity of your composite restorations.

Children often follow their parents into the profession, the leadership of privately held dental companies is passed down from one generation to the next, and dental products are grouped under the same brand name. However you look at it, dentistry is often a family business. Let’s see why that is the case.

Digital technology and CAD/CAM have come a long way in dentistry. If you have previously passed on digital investment, we look at why today's digital technology deserves a fresh look.

Communication with your lab is critical for a quality patient experience and outcome for your restorative dentistry. So, what is the best way to handle it that works for everyone?

The technology is there, and you can invest in it. But can you get a return on investment on a 3D printer in your dental practice?

Communicating with patients is a key step in better outcomes, so how do we talk with our patients about why they might want a specific indirect material?

Our dental lab professionals describe how they develop long-lasting connections with dental practices.

You know what materials look like when you place them and which ones you like to use in the esthetic zone. But do you understand how light plays a role in what you see?