This document summarizes recent advances in dental posts. It describes various post types including tapered, parallel-sided, serrated, threaded, and split-shank posts. Surface texture and post length impact retention and stress distribution. Newer post materials discussed include composi posts, flexi posts, ceramic posts, and lucent anchor posts which aim to improve esthetics. The document concludes that research has improved understanding of post biomechanics to guide restoration of teeth requiring posts and cores.