Implementation: Is it Reality?
In a previous article, we looked at the common dilemma of implementation of concepts, techniques and philosophies after a quality learning experience....
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
Andre Desjardins: Reflections on the Passing of a Friend
Andre Desjardins, left, a great leader in the dental community and a great friend. I lost a friend to cancer recently. That is always a difficult...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
New from Dr. Frank Spear: Treating Canted Incisal/Occlusal Planes
When clinicians think about the process of looking at incisal planes or occlusal planes, there are a couple of ways that dentists are initially taught...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
Bite Registration Material Setting Too FAST? Chillax…
When selecting bite registration materials to be used for interocclusal records, some characteristics that we'd like to see are: Accuracy No resistance...
Darin Dichter | 9 years ago ›
Your Patients Love You—But Are They EXCITED?
What do your patients think of you and your practice? Most dentists like to think that they enjoy a good approval rating with their patients, and they...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Individual Dental Implant Supported Restorations for Maxillary Incisors
This patient has decided to have his upper maxillary incisors removed following a significant dental history that includes endodontic treatment, clinical...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
Dental Insurance: Why You NEED to Stop Depending on It
Just about everyone in the dental industry knows all too well about the frustrations of 'the insurance question.' What started out as a boon to dentistry when...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Monolithic Zirconia Restorations Can Fracture!
Despite their flexural strength, monolithic zirconia restorations can still break! Dr. Bob Winter discusses how to induce minimal trauma and demonstrates...
Robert Winter | 9 years ago ›
Topical anesthetics are designed to make the use of local anesthesia as comfortable as possible, something that is appreciated by patients and dentists...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
Does Your Dental Team Have an Ownership Mindset?
We have been spending a lot of time lately at Spear working on dental team alignment education for dentists, with new programs in the works, and a whole...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
New from Dr. Frank Spear: Issues of Tooth Display
Patients with inadequate tooth display simply show no teeth no matter how hard they smile. It's helpful to realize the different types of conditions that...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
In previous articles, I wrote about the hiring process – from how to build a job description to what to ask in an interview. These next few articles...
Adam McWethy | 10 years ago ›