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Why Metrics Matter
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Why Metrics Matter

This article will help you understand how metrics can help you measure goals and progress in real time for more successful patient treatment and practice...

| 7 years ago
Punishment For "Needing" a MAD: Condemned To Suboptimal Treatment?
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Punishment For "Needing" a MAD: Condemned To Suboptimal Treatment?

Treatment planning for patients with a mandibular advancement device involves a lot of complexities and compromises.

| 7 years ago
Should Dentists Recommend Wearing Dentures During Sleep?
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Should Dentists Recommend Wearing Dentures During Sleep?

Years of research have shown the risks of wearing dentures to sleep, but its major airway benefits are worth considering.

| 7 years ago
Link Between Medications and Bruxism?
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Link Between Medications and Bruxism?

Studies show that there is evidence to support the theory that using SSRI medications can lead to sleep bruxism.

| 7 years ago
The Societal Bias For a Dental Appointment - An Editorial
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The Societal Bias For a Dental Appointment - An Editorial

The societal bias against dental treatment can have a negative impact on things like case acceptance and patient retention - but there is hope.

| 7 years ago
Defining Hypopnea: What's In a Number?

Defining Hypopnea: What's In a Number?

Developing a solid understanding and definition of hypopnea is key to strengthening links between medicine and dentistry.

| 7 years ago
Spear Releases Course On Helping Patients Achieve Appropriate Health

Spear Releases Course On Helping Patients Achieve Appropriate Health

Learn more about helping patients achieve appropriate health and getting your entire team on board with the process.

| 7 years ago
Your First Five Years: Advice for New Dentists
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Your First Five Years: Advice for New Dentists

The first five years of a young dentist's career can set the stage for decades of professional success.

| 7 years ago
Managing Oligodontia: A Case Report

Managing Oligodontia: A Case Report

This case study profiles a teen with oligodontia and describes the lengthy interdisciplinary process associated with treating the condition.

| 7 years ago
5 Tips To Be Adequately Compensated For Your Dentistry
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5 Tips To Be Adequately Compensated For Your Dentistry

If you're offering your patients skilled, high-quality dental care, you need and deserve to be compensated adequately.

| 7 years ago
Spear Releases Study Club Module On Implant-Supported Options For Edentulous Patients

Spear Releases Study Club Module On Implant-Supported Options For Edentulous Patients

Spear has released a new study club module on implant-supported treatment options for the edentulous and terminal dentition patient.

| 7 years ago
Maxillary Prosthesis Retained by Two Dental Implants
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Maxillary Prosthesis Retained by Two Dental Implants

There are pros and cons to using only two dental implants when retaining maxillary prostheses.

| 7 years ago