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Finishing the Direct Posterior Composite Restoration:  A Visual Essay
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Finishing the Direct Posterior Composite Restoration: A Visual Essay

Dr. Jason Smithson writes about an under-examined part of doing composite restorations—the finishing protocol—and outlines three components of a successful process.

| 1 year ago
Moving? Here's How to Transfer Your Dental License to Another State

Moving? Here's How to Transfer Your Dental License to Another State

In this post, we share how to transfer your dental license to another state. Highly dependent upon your target location, read on for the steps to get...

| 1 year ago
‘Frank Phrases:’ Educate Patients on What Is Possible
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‘Frank Phrases:’ Educate Patients on What Is Possible

Dentists should always show patients all the exam findings and know how to transition their mindset to seeing possibilities, according to Dr. Frank Spear....

| 1 year ago
Dental Conference 2023: Spear Live Preview

Dental Conference 2023: Spear Live Preview

Dental Conferences in 2023 are more essential now than ever. Spear Live is an in-person event that brings clinical training and networking together....

| 1 year ago
Engage with Faculty in New Practice Management Seminars

Engage with Faculty in New Practice Management Seminars

In 'Leading Your Business by the Numbers' and 'Running an Exceptional Business – Managing Musts,' attendees enjoy live interaction with Resident Faculty...

| 1 year ago
Top Five Ways to Improve Dental Office Production
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Top Five Ways to Improve Dental Office Production

Spear Education co-founder Imtiaz Manji examines five key 'dials' you can adjust to improve dental office production.

| 1 year ago
ChatGPT and Dental Marketing:  Managing Price Shoppers

ChatGPT and Dental Marketing: Managing Price Shoppers

In this article, Michael Arias explores ChatGPT and dental marketing. By exploring new technologies such as AI in your dental practice, you can quickly...

| 1 year ago
Full Arch Reconstruction:  The Strategic Management of Remaining Teeth in Arch Distribution

Full Arch Reconstruction: The Strategic Management of Remaining Teeth in Arch Distribution

In this article, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani presents the case for strategically retaining healthy teeth rather than extracting all teeth in a full arch reconstruction.

| 1 year ago
Benefits of Chlorhexidine in the Adhesion Process

Benefits of Chlorhexidine in the Adhesion Process

Dr. Jeffrey Bonk discusses the role and benefits of chlorhexidine in achieving ideal adhesion outcomes.

| 1 year ago
How Diversity in Dental Hygiene Professions Helps Us All

How Diversity in Dental Hygiene Professions Helps Us All

Diversity in dental hygiene improves patient comfort, access, and outcomes. By using specific professional development strategies, you can make your practice...

| 1 year ago
Oral Health and Culture: How Race and Ethnicity Affect Dental Treatment

Oral Health and Culture: How Race and Ethnicity Affect Dental Treatment

Oral health and culture are closely linked. Cultural practices, racism, and socioeconomic status all play a role in creating barriers to dental care for...

| 1 year ago
Evaluating Occlusal Cant Problems During the Restoration Try In

Evaluating Occlusal Cant Problems During the Restoration Try In

Dr. Robert Winter discusses how to identify a cant problem in a restoration—and what to do about it.

| 1 year ago