Terri Lively

We spoke to dentists about what they are doing with themselves and their practices during the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders.

As early as the 1700s, dental professionals have been taking impressions of patients' teeth. Over 200 years, many things have changed for the better. Here’s a brief history of how and why impression materials have changed over the last few centuries.

From technique improvements to tray selection options and inventory management and procurement tips and tricks, we take a look at how to optimize the use of your impression materials to get the most out of your investment.

What does smart technology mean to your practice? We explore how smart technology can facilitate automation and clinical technique to bring more “smarts” to everything a practice does.

All impression materials are not created equal. They aren’t even the same chemistry. Understanding how impression materials work will help make the best possible conventional impression.

Dentists work with and read about composites all the time, yet patients often have no idea what they are. Below is a guide to help doctors talk to patients about dental composites without patronizing them or boring them with science.

Making a good impression is essential to the success of your indirect restorations. When it comes to conventional impressions, good ones start, at least in part, with excellent materials

Bulk fill resin composites allow you to pack more into your preparations. We share expert tips on how you can get the most out of this restorative material for the best possible patient outcomes.

Dental glass hybrid composites have many uses. We go over this material’s unique features and how it can benefit restorative work to enhance performance and productivity in the practice.

Our experts share what they know about the current state of clear aligners, what innovations have changed the game, and what is happening in a competitive landscape that is host to big names in dental and disruptive new technologies. With new approaches and new players for clear aligners, what is the clear path ahead?

There are many things to consider before deciding to attend a trade show. Our experts offer advice on how to get the most out of the experience.

We take a look at dental composites from a chemistry perspective and how those chemicals work together to create restorative material.

We compare the differences between these two materials and which ones work best for specific applications

Streamlining the luting process can improve patient outcomes and productivity, and increase profitability.

Securing your patients’ protected health information is essential. We cover who should be on your team and which outside partners are necessary to manage your practice’s data.

Safeguarding your patients protected health information is essential to your HIPAA compliance. We share the systems and steps that should be in place to keep data properly secured.

Choosing the teeth your patient will use in their denture is essential. Our experts share their considerations regarding this vital decision.

There are essential considerations when relining dentures. We spoke to two experts who share their expertise for relining dentures.

The Cloud-Based system you outsourced data security is more vulnerable than you might think. Here’s what you can do to protect your patients’ information and your practice’s longevity.

It's getting increasingly more difficult to defend your practice from cybersecurity threats. Here’s what you should know to help you keep your patients’ private information private.

For over 20 years, HIPAA has required you to protect the private health records of your patients. However, few practices have security that is 100 percent up-to-date on the rules and regulations that apply to data protection-a mistake that could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars (or more) in penalties and other fees. Here's a closer look at what you need to know about the federal law.

What products can you run into the ground and what should you upgrade ASAP? Our experts weigh in on how timing is everything when managing your practice purchases. [ by Terri Lively ]

Implant failure is an outcome no one wants. Our experts share insight into common mistakes dentists make placing implants and what they can do to fix them.

Research suggests that a discussion about denture adhesives with dentists is crucial for your denture patients. But do you know what you would say? We share the latest information about the denture adhesive market.

When it comes to making denture bases, which digital fabrication process is right for your patients? Two studies give us insight into this critical issue.