 1. Ceramic technology in dentistry has advanced significantly over the past 40 years with new materials and techniques being introduced regularly. 2. These advancements have improved the strength and toughness of ceramics, allowing them to be used for a wider range of dental applications such as long-span fixed partial prostheses, implant abutments, and implants. 3. This review provides an overview of the current state of ceramics in dental applications. This article was authored by Julie A. Holloway and Isabel Denry.