Dear Restoratives Insider, Lithium silicate ceramic has many advantages for aesthetic and minimally invasive restorations. But what factors influence the success or failure of these

A team of U.K. and U.S. researchers is developing synthetic biomaterials that support native stem cells for regenerative dental fillings. The team, which includes researchers

Is there a treatment that could arrest caries without traditional drilling and filling? According to a study presented at the recent International Association for Dental

Michigan has become the latest state to consider a bill to allow midlevel providers (MLPs) known as dental therapists. SB 1013, introduced June 7, 2016,

Dentsply Sirona has announced an agreement to acquire dental implant systems manufacturer MIS Implants Technologies (MIS). Israel-based MIS has a “broad portfolio of implants and

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Once literally the gold standard for dental restorations, gold has largely been replaced by ceramics as the material of choice for most

Once literally the gold standard for dental restorations, the precious metal has largely been replaced by ceramics as the material of choice for most dentists.

The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology will release a new reference list for its Certified Dental Technician (CDT) and Recognized Graduate (RG)

Centrix has introduced a self-heating composite warmer called HeatSleeve that slides over a composite tip or syringe. The heating process is activated by flexing the

A newly developed resin core material appears to be stronger than existing dual-cure composites, according to a study in Dental Materials Journal. The material showed

Ultradent Products announced it will donate 5% of the company’s U.S. sales on June 16 and 17 to Equality Florida’s Pulse Victims Fund. The donation,

Female patients have a greater risk of developing dry socket after tooth extraction, according to a new Journal of the American Dental Association study. The