Terri Lively

Overseas labs can make dentures affordable, but dentists learn quickly that you get what you pay for.

Dentures are labor-intensive and time-consuming prostheses for both the lab and the dentist. Our lab expert shares some insight on ways to ease the burden for both of you.

Composites filled with thiourethane-silanized inorganic fillers had up to 35% lower stress, study says.

Resin composite restorations have a shorter lifespan than other restorative materials. We talk to experts to learn how clinicians can prolong the life of their restorations.

Denture wearers are at risk for stomatitis, so help them prepare to care for their appliances and gums to prevent infections.

Technology experts tell you what you need to know about selecting and getting the most out of your software.

When it comes to patient interaction, patient expectations are changing.

Polishing is the final but also vital step in a successful anterior composite restoration. These tips can help ensure your polishing is the perfect finishing touch.

Experts share some significant insights that help prepare your restorations for the best possible outcome.

Age alone is not a contraindication for implant-retained overdentures, but age-related health conditions can be.

How to educate your patients about transitioning into their new dentures.

We share what experts recommend to enhance the curing step of the restorative process with composite-resin materials.

We spoke to experts with differing views on rubber dams and isolation for composite restorations.

Help your patients make an informed choice regarding their tooth replacement.

We spoke to experts about what practices should consider when choosing where to keep their data.

Setting patient expectations for their partial dentures is an essential step in their successful delivery.

Why where you work affects how you work.

Since the invention of self-etching bonding systems in the ‘90s, the question has lingered surrounding adhesive dentistry: which is better for bonding, total-etch or self-etch?

Three clinicians give their suggestions on how to avoid Class II restoration complications and failures when working with composite resins.

CAD dentures have changed the try-in process for edentulous patients.

We asked two experts to weigh in and here's what they had to say.

Curing lights are often considered the supporting cast for restorative materials, but learn why they’re a vital component of a restoration’s success.

Why composite bonding can be an excellent way to correct some common issues with your patients’ teeth.

New materials are changing everything from inventory to esthetics.

The dental industry and materials science have made many advances over the last 70 years.

A recent study challenged the concerns about bulk fill composites-and what the researchers discovered might surprise you.

Freedom in centric allows for function and comfortable, well-fitting dentures.

A closer look at flexible dentures and the materials used for them.

The questions every general dentist must answer about oral surgery.