This Reprint reports on cutting-edge research and advances in the field of dental biomaterials. Leading experts share their findings and research results on the development, characterization and application of advanced biomaterials in dentistry. They report on novel biocompatible, durable and efficient dental materials; their mechanical properties; and new fabrication techniques. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, dental coatings, composites, ceramics, adhesives, dental implants, tissue engineering approaches and bioactive materials. Using computational modeling and simulations, valuable information is provided on promising advances in the development of dental biomaterials.