Every year, the articles that rise to the top in Dental Economics reflect the questions and frustrations most pressing in the operatory. From the evolving role of zirconia to rethinking periodontal care, from anesthesia breakthroughs to sugar alcohol debates, these are the five most-read Clinical + Tech articles of the past year. Each one captures a challenge that’s shaping modern dentistry and the practical solutions moving it forward.—Chief Editor Pamela Maragliano, DMD