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Spear Talk Highlight - 'Should I Invest In an Intraoral Scanner?'
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Techniques & Materials

Spear Talk Highlight - 'Should I Invest In an Intraoral Scanner?'

Still on the fence about whether or not to invest in an intraoral scanner? Not sure how to decide on the right one? Check out this Spear TALK thread for...

| 5 years ago ›
Being Brilliant at the Basics: Blocking Out the Ugly From Your Restorations
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Beyond Restoration

Being Brilliant at the Basics: Blocking Out the Ugly From Your Restorations

Learn how to create more beautiful posterior composites that you and your team will take pride in.

| 5 years ago ›
Working the Slopes: It's All In the Edges
Beyond Restoration

Working the Slopes: It's All In the Edges

This skiing analogy will help you better understand leading and trailing incisal edges.

| 5 years ago ›
Do You Still Use Traditional Cement?
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Techniques & Materials

Do You Still Use Traditional Cement?

What type of cement do you use for restorations? Dr. Gregg Kinzer details when he uses traditional cement or when he bonds restorations.

| 5 years ago ›
FPDs Vs. Implants Part II: How Do FPDs Most Often Fail?
Implants

FPDs Vs. Implants Part II: How Do FPDs Most Often Fail?

Why do fixed partial dentures fail? Dr. Frank Spear gives an answer in this second article in his series on FPDs vs. implants.

| 5 years ago ›
Optimal Smile Design Utilizing the Most Conservative Approach - a Visual Essay
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Beyond Restoration

Optimal Smile Design Utilizing the Most Conservative Approach - a Visual Essay

In this detailed visual essay, learn how to design a beautiful smile using the most conservative possible methods.

| 5 years ago ›
Why Is 'Intention' My Favorite Word?
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Practice Management

Why Is 'Intention' My Favorite Word?

Learn about the G.R.O.W. method for intentionally setting and achieving your practice growth goals.

| 5 years ago ›
Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part VI
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Beyond Restoration

Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part VI

We look at a real dental case to discuss obtaining acceptable esthetic outcomes on an anterior restoration.

| 5 years ago ›
Are Your Dental Patients 'Hearing' You?
Practice Management

Are Your Dental Patients 'Hearing' You?

If you're seeing a lot of your patients walk away without accepting treatment, it may be time to rethink your communication approaches.

| 5 years ago ›
Digital Printing: Are We There Yet?
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Techniques & Materials

Digital Printing: Are We There Yet?

3D printing is the way of the future - but with so many options, how can you choose the best one for your practice?

| 5 years ago ›
A Rapid Technique for Closing Screw Access Channels
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Implants

A Rapid Technique for Closing Screw Access Channels

Have you ever used this method for closing screw access channels?

| 5 years ago ›
Fixed Partial Dentures vs. Implants Part I - Is One Better Than the Other?
Beyond Restoration

Fixed Partial Dentures vs. Implants Part I - Is One Better Than the Other?

What's your take on fixed partial dentures vs. implants? In the first of this series of articles, Dr. Frank Spear will break down the benefits and uses...

| 5 years ago ›