Our most recent Spear Faculty Club Summit was our biggest event to date. We had over 650 dentists in attendance who were Faculty Club members,...
Martin Mendelson | 11 years ago ›
Last weekend was Thanksgiving in Canada and I spent it back in Vancouver visiting with family. Primarily though, I was there to see my Dad who is currently...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Develop a Restoration That Blends With Tooth Structure
In this article, I'd like to discuss a layering technique to help you develop a restoration that blends in with the surrounding tooth structure. Now that...
Jeff Lineberry | 11 years ago ›
Positioning Maxillary Incisal Edges: Lip Mobility
In this article we will look at perhaps the most significant factor affecting tooth position and the overall appearance of the smile,...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Research: Improving the Performance of Titanium Implants
According to a recent release, researchers in Japan and China tested a novel urease fabrication process for coating titanium implants with bioactive CaP/gelatin...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Closing black triangles is a common request among esthetically aware patients. This particular patient wanted porcelain veneers to cover the mottled...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
The Problem with Perfectionism
Dentistry is a profession that demands precision. Whenever I watch a gathering of dentists examine and discuss the fine points of a case study I am always...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Researchers Regenerate a Fully Functional Bioengineered Salivary Gland
Current advances in regenerative therapies have been influenced by the study of embryonic development, stem cell biology and tissue engineering technologies....
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Are You Guilty of Doing the 'Hygiene Check Hustle?'
It's a very common frustration among hygienists. They identify an area of concern during the hygiene visit and they tell the patient that the dentist...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Preparing and Impressing a Terminal Abutment for a Removable Partial Denture
I was recently faced with a prosthetic challenge of preparing and impressing a tooth that is a terminal abutment for a removable partial denture (RPD)...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›
How the 'iPhone Factor' Can Change Your Practice
How much do you suppose the average smartphone user will spend on their phone over the next 10 years? If you factor in monthly charges for...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Overlays to Open VDO and Test a Muscle Mediated Position
This patient presented with a concern about his bite. A first look at the top image would not alert the observer to the fact that he was incredibly...
Gary DeWood | 11 years ago ›