PFM or Zirconia Crown? A Patient’s Question and Concerns
Today's patients are very much aware of dentistry and its benefits to oral health. This greater engagement has led to our patients asking more questions...
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
Increasing Comprehensive “Airway” Exams: Getting Patients Out of the Hygiene Operatory
Getting patients to agree to more comprehensive treatment requires getting them out of the hygiene chair and to start talking about their health.
Jeffrey Rouse | 2 years ago ›
A Lesson in Leadership: Dr. Mark Sutor
Dr. Sutor shares his thoughts on leadership – in life, in practice and in a study...
Dan Weber | 2 years ago ›
Understanding and Recognizing Mouth Breathing
How can you explain to your patients the need to breath through the nose, not the mouth? This article offers research-based information to help clinicians...
Trisha O'Hehir | 2 years ago ›
Spear Member Highlight – Dr. Kate von Lackum
Learn how periodontist and Spear Study Club leader Dr. Kate von Lackum has created honest, productive relationships with patients and her referral network.
Dan Weber | 2 years ago ›
Advanced FGTP – The Inclusion of Airway Prosthodontics
Today, airway has become part of what I refer to as advanced FGTP. Our cases need to start with an awareness of anatomic issues that could be related...
Jeffrey Rouse | 2 years ago ›
Dr. Robert Winter Reports Antioxidant Updates
Dr. Robert Winter brings dentists up to date with the latest antioxidant research to fight systemic inflammation in patients.
Robert Winter | 2 years ago ›
Novaloc Overdenture System: A New Approach To Low-Profile Attachments
While creating a new upper and lower overdenture definitive restoration, I identified many scenarios where a Straumann Novaloc attachment system could...
Doug Benting | 2 years ago ›
What Dentists Can Learn from 2021’s Effects on Dental Practice Hiring
If you're having a hard time getting people to apply to work at your dental practice, you're not alone. Here's why this problem is happening, and how...
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 years ago ›
Piloting a New Learning Path – The Creation of Spear Interactive
Based on research done to support the modern reality of dental education, Spear Education has developed new modalities of learning, designed to educate...
Emma Humphrey | 2 years ago ›
Top 6 Methods for Managing Gagging Patients
Dr. Jeff Lineberry lists his top 6 methods for managing patients who have a hyperactive gag...
Jeff Lineberry | 2 years ago ›
7 Hiring Mistakes Dentists Make – And What to Do Instead
Dr. Michael Ling shares how to correct common hiring mistakes so your dental practice can become immune to labor shortages.
Michael Ling | 2 years ago ›