Terri Lively

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?

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.