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Enamel Rods: The Key to Successful Restorative Adhesion

Enamel Rods: The Key to Successful Restorative Adhesion

Dr. Jefferey Bonk outlines the importance of the role enamel rods play in ensuring optimal adhesion and ideal longevity of restorations.

| 1 year ago
Managing the Forces: Occlusal Considerations with Implants

Managing the Forces: Occlusal Considerations with Implants

Spear's Dr. Curt Ringhofer examines the occlusal considerations with implants and the differences between natural teeth.

| 1 year ago
Building Dentist-Patient Relationships: Good Listener, Better Dentist

Building Dentist-Patient Relationships: Good Listener, Better Dentist

Dr. Carl Steinberg describes how to build on the dentist-patient relationship through listening—and offers tips on how to be a better listener.

| 1 year ago
A New Intraoral Scanner from Purchase to Practice
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A New Intraoral Scanner from Purchase to Practice

The decision to purchase an intraoral scanner is a significant one. Dr. Tyler Rathburn shares how to best integrate this new technology into your dental...

| 1 year ago
5 Dental Office Design Tips to Put Patients and Team Members at Ease

5 Dental Office Design Tips to Put Patients and Team Members at Ease

Patient comfort is the key to successful dental office design tips. Streamline check-in, curate colors, use AR, and engage with room themes to help patients...

| 1 year ago
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry:  RPD Design

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry: RPD Design

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dentistry is an emerging technology. Read on to see how AI is impacting RPD design and better patient outcomes.

| 1 year ago
Two Restorative Uses for Teflon Tape in Dentistry

Two Restorative Uses for Teflon Tape in Dentistry

Dr. Andy Janiga shares the versatile nature of Teflon tape in restorative dentistry to enhance precision in deep margin elevation procedures and Class...

| 1 year ago
Zygomatic Implants vs. Bone Grafting for Full Arch Solutions

Zygomatic Implants vs. Bone Grafting for Full Arch Solutions

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explores the benefits of zygomatic implants vs. bone grafting as a safe and efficient solution for full arch dental restorations.

| 1 year ago
Top 4 Removable Partial Dentures (RPD) Framework Materials

Top 4 Removable Partial Dentures (RPD) Framework Materials

Prosthodontist Dr. Ahmed Mahrous lists the fabrication processes and the pros and cons of the top four framework materials used for removable partial...

| 1 year ago
Intraoral Scanning Techniques:  Minimizing Errors

Intraoral Scanning Techniques: Minimizing Errors

As with any clinical procedure, minimizing errors will result in the best outcomes. Dr. John Carson shares best intraoral scanning techniques to minimize...

| 1 year ago
An Introductory Guide to Dental Practice Financing

An Introductory Guide to Dental Practice Financing

Dental practice financing options fall into traditional, dental-specific, personal, and grant categories. Here's what you need to know about your options,...

| 1 year ago
Top 5 Ways Dentists Can Promote Dental Hygiene Month

Top 5 Ways Dentists Can Promote Dental Hygiene Month

Celebrate Dental Hygiene Month this October by engaging your patients and your team with Spear Education resources.

| 1 year ago