Advanced materials enable new medical devices and implants, such as smart implants for repairing brain injuries and implanted drug delivery systems. The key feature of these materials is “bio-compatibility”: a set of properties that ensures long-term acceptance of the material by the body. In this newsletter, we explore new developments in materials for bio-medical applications and devices. The topics include advances in orthopedic applications; other implants; infection control and wound care; dental applications; and drug delivery.