How Dentists Can Support Gen Z Oral Care
Time, motivation and cost all act as barriers to Gen Z oral care. Dental practices can respond by offering convenience, education, and personalized service.
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
Does an Acid Insult Alone Cause Cupping or Cratering on Exposed Dentin?
Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Robert Winter reveals other factors, beyond acid insult, that can contribute to cupping and cratering on exposed dentin.
Robert Winter | 1 year ago ›
What is Eco-Friendly Dentistry? Making Your Dental Practice Greener
Eco-friendly dentistry is a process of cutting waste, managing energy and water use, and using environmentally safer materials to support the environment...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
The Advantages of Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani outlines the benefits of implant-assisted RPDs and explains why they can be an ideal 'transitional' treatment option for many patients.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
The Pros and Cons of Dental Cements
Dr. John Carson examines the pros and cons of the three main types of dental cements.
John Carson | 1 year ago ›
The Role the First Point of Contact Plays in the Restorative Process
Dr. Douglas Benting talks about identifying the first point of contact in occlusion, and the role it plays in the restorative process.
Doug Benting | 1 year ago ›
The Importance of Perspective in Incisal and Occlusal Assessments
Dr. Robert Winter explains how perspective can make a significant difference when determining what is 'level' in incisal and occlusal assessments.
Robert Winter | 1 year ago ›
Evaluating the Worn Dentition from a Digital File
In this article, supported by several photo examples, Dr. Darin Dichter shows how the use of intraoral scanners can help facilitate occlusal analysis...
Darin Dichter | 1 year ago ›
Dental photography is an integral part of the treatment planning process. Dr. Andy Janiga shares best practices for creating better photos to aid in case...
Andy Janiga | 1 year ago ›
A Simplified Technique for Gathering Lab Information in Full Arch Cases
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shows how to simplify and streamline the process of gathering information to transfer to dental labs in implant-supported full arch...
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Using the CDC’s Infection Control Pyramid to Minimize and Manage Hazards
The CDC's infection control pyramid is built on elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE. Read on to see how...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 3: Restoring the Proximal Box
In this final article of a three-part series on Class 2 restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the main strategies employed to restore the...
Jason Smithson | 1 year ago ›