If a picture is worth a thousand words, it follows that a clear view of the field of operation is priceless.

Practitioners and patients alike are taking notice of the growing trend of dental practice consolidation.

Successful root canal treatment depends on establishing an accurate working length, and, toward this goal, electronic apex locators (EAL) are considered a key modality for obtaining this critical measurement.

As patients return to the dental office in force after easing of COVID-19 restrictions, more than ever before practitioners are looking for new ways to attract and retain patients.

As patients look to play a more active role in their oral health, dental professionals may consider selling or recommending smart toothbrushes.

As digital dental technologies continue to gain traction, more and more dentists are adopting intraoral scanning in lieu of conventional tray impressions.

Bioactive materials are taking restorative dentistry one step further by helping to prevent demineralization, promote remineralization, and, when used as a liner or pulp-capping agent, stimulate the formation of dentin.

The ability to create crowns and other restorations in-office and reduce dependence on dental laboratories has many dentists considering adding in-office milling to their practice offerings.

As the use of single-shade composites continues to grow, clinicians are discovering the appeal of restorative materials that don’t require offices to stock multiple composite shades.

As more people look to straighten their teeth, the use of clear aligners has led to rising interest among patients and practitioners — with the end result that more offices are adding this esthetic therapeutic option.