How well do flowable composites hold up for restorations of noncarious cervical lesions, and are there differences in performance between them? Researchers previously reported that

Sapphire Technology has introduced a new line of composite instruments. The SGS sapphire-tipped composite instruments line consists of 1.5- and 2.0-mm instruments. They are highly

Why do fillings fail, and does the type of material used matter? A new study found similar results with composite resin and amalgam but that

A new systematic review has found pit-and-fissure sealants to be effective regardless of tooth type or location. In fact, sealants on premolars may last longer

Dear Restoratives Insider, Why do fillings fail, and does the type of material used matter? A new study found similar results with composite resin and

Dental extractions don’t have to be the equivalent of, well, pulling teeth. That’s according to Sonia Leziy, DDS, an expert on implant and surgical protocols,

Thinking about adding silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to your caries treatment tool kit? A family dentist told a packed room at the recent 2017 ADA

Ortek Therapeutics has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Ortek ECD, an electronic cavity detection device. The Ortek ECD

ATLANTA – When you are considering whether to remove carious tissue in your pediatric patients, evidence-based research suggests that you should make your clinical decision

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has elected several new officers and trustees during its recent 2017 annual meeting in Chicago. David Hochberg, DDS,

The debate over the discontinuation of anticoagulant agents before and after dental procedures has raged for many years now, with strong arguments on both sides

The use of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a topical treatment for cavities in pediatric patients has been conditionally recommended by the American Academy