Terri Lively

A significant cause of restoration failure is recurrent decay. Can today's materials and techniques help prevent it?

Research estimates the average lifetime of a composite restoration to be 7 to 10 years. Here's how to get yours to go to 11.

If a practice already has an intraoral scanner, we look at what practices should consider when adding a mill to the workflow and how to avoid getting into trouble during implementation with this critical investment.

For many practices, a digital workflow is inevitable. But how do you prioritize, implement, and benefit from a digital technology investment?

There are multiple benefits to demonstrating altruism at the dental practice—and some of them might surprise you.

Patients arrive in your operatory with an idea of what should happen. Do you know what they expect and whether you will deliver it?

Market intelligence firm indicates that the dental restoratives markets will grow to $11.5 Billion by 2030. What does that mean to your practice and patients?

You probably already have a patient financing program in place at your practice. But are you using it? Today we look at what’s new for third-party patient financing.

You have a lot of short-term goals for your practice, but what about your long-term goals for your life? Today we take a look at using your dental practice as a foundation for your retirement savings.

We explore how artistry plays a role in clinical care, practice design and operation, plus the technology and tools that can help you deliver it in your dental practice.

Tints are helpful tools to create realistic-looking restorations that blend into the surrounding dentition. We take a closer look at this less-is-more material that can help you create a restorative masterpiece.

Opaquers are materials that you don't need all the time, but when you do need them, you really need them. We get to know these valuable materials better.

An October 2021 Study in Scientific Reports took a look at a lower sodium version of a bioactive glass that might have the benefits you want without inhibiting polymerization results or rates.

60 years on, the material continues to be a workhorse in a dentist’s armamentarium.

We take a look at the different types of indirect dental restorative materials and which ones are likely to be the ones you choose for your next case.

We take a detailed look at all the steps you should do for dental preps and why they matter to your bonded direct restoration outcomes.

It is vital to discuss the dental hygienist’s role when it comes to teaching patients about mouth-body connections.

Why educating patients about the oral-systemic link is essential and which tools and strategies can help dental professionals connect with their patients in this critical oral health area.

CDT codes are changing again this year. We talk about the new dental codes that may change your billing in 2022.

When you need a product to deliver excellent patient care, we share strategies to convince practice stakeholders to get you the right stock.

What should your practice stock up on before ringing in the new year? From tax considerations to inventory management strategy to supply chain concerns, we discuss the options in the last few days of the year.

Here’s a quick review of this crucial and complex chemistry lesson you probably forgot about since you graduated and why it matters to your bonding.

We look at what matters most when selecting materials to replace lost tooth structure and support a crown.

Polishing is the last chance you have to optimize the success of your restoration. Therefore, we look at the advantages of polishing and the different materials suitable for various goals. 

Many of today’s universal adhesives have moved to MDP in their material makeup. We find out why and what you need to know about it for your restorative technique and outcomes.

We explain the options for lining cavity preps to protect the tooth structure and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

We share products, practical tips, and best practices that help hygienists manage their critical role in the dental practice with more efficiency and effectiveness, so they can spend more time with patients.

From growing the practice to expanding a clinical skill set to adding new services, we look at products and services that can help dental practices accomplish more.

As Americans live longer and technology and costs improve, dentists are realizing implants are the treatment of the future.

There is no shortage of options for the cement material you choose. Here are a few things to know about dental cement when selecting the one that works best for you.