Dr. Howard Strassler is Professor and former Director of Operative Dentistry in the Department of General Dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He has presented more than 550 lectures, both nationally and internationally, on techniques and selection of dental materials in clinical use, restorative problem solvers, esthetics, and educational methodologies for the digital era. He is a pioneer in research and clinical uses of fiber-reinforced composite resins, porcelain veneers, fiber posts, and in developments with the latest bonding agents. He is on the editorial board of dental publications and reviews for major journals. He is the past Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. He has been a consultant and clinical evaluator, as well as participating on advisory boards to more than 15 dental manufacturers. Dr. Strassler has published over 575 articles in the field of restorative dentistry and innovations in dental practice and seven chapters in dental texts. He has been recognized as a “Top 100” CE speaker by Dentistry Today for the past 15 years. In the year 2000, he was recognized with the Academy of General Dentistry’s highest award. Currently, he is involved in research with bioactive materials, light-curing units, long-term evaluation of porcelain veneers, and the integration of digital technologies in dentist peer evaluation and for expanded uses in dental education.