The February issue of the Journal focuses on ceramic restorations. Included are articles that cover communicating with the dental technician, soft tissue management, crowns and veneers.

The Science of Communicating the Art of Dentistry
By Krikor Derbabian, DDS;
Richard Marzola, DDS;
and Alessandro Arcidiacono

Soft Tissue Management With Metal-Ceramic and All-Ceramic Crown Systems
By Terry E. Donovan, DDS, and George C. Cho, DDS

Rational Use of Contemporary All-Ceramic Crown Systems
By George C. Cho, DDS;
Terry E. Donovan, DDS;
and Winston W.L. Chee, BDS

Clinical Experiences With Bonded Porcelain Laminate Veneers
By George C. Cho, DDS;
Terry E. Donovan, DDS;
and Winston W.L. Chee, BDS

IPS Empress Crown System: Three-Year Clinical Trial Results
By John A. Sorensen, DMD, PhD;
Creighton Choi, DDS;
Mete I. Fanuscu, DDS;
and Wayne T. Mito, CDT

The Editor /
Gatekeepers for Health
By Jack F. Conley, DDS

Dr. Bob /
No Refund Without Receipt
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS

Impressions /
Helping a Child's Smile