Esthetic dental restorative materials are utilized every day in dental practice. To help maintain these materials and avoid potentially damaging them, dental hygienists and assistants need to understand the materials and how to safely and effectively care for them. Compare esthetic dental materials and develop strategies for proper maintenance. Assess direct and indirect restorative materials, whitening, and appropriate compatible preventive materials for post-treatment care. Create post-treatment instructions and patient home care to help your patients to keep their new restorations looking great!