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5 Reasons Why Dentists Should Be Using a Microscope

5 Reasons Why Dentists Should Be Using a Microscope

While magnification has revolutionized dentistry, many dentists are not using microscopes. Here's why they should.

| 8 years ago
Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part VII

Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part VII

We look at facial margin placement considerations for a patient who has several different dental problems.

| 8 years ago
How to Get That 'New Patient Energy' With Your Existing Patients

How to Get That 'New Patient Energy' With Your Existing Patients

Learn how seeing new patients in your dental practice can help you with your current patient base.

| 8 years ago
New Course: Exploring Alternatives for Interproximal Hygiene

New Course: Exploring Alternatives for Interproximal Hygiene

This online dental continuing education course explores alternatives to dental floss and why we need to care for interproximal surfaces.

| 8 years ago
Making Sense of the Clinical Record

Making Sense of the Clinical Record

We look at the different methods of recording treatment notes, including narrative, SOAP and more.

| 8 years ago
What Goes in a Complete Treatment Note and Why
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What Goes in a Complete Treatment Note and Why

We cover the 5 main things that should go in a dental treatment note as well as additions for unique...

| 8 years ago
Spear Releases Crown Lengthening Patient Education Video

Spear Releases Crown Lengthening Patient Education Video

A new crown lengthening Patient Education video was recently released by Spear.

| 8 years ago
In Treatment Planning, Details Matter
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In Treatment Planning, Details Matter

Using a full upper-arch zirconia implant-supported hybrid prosthesis case, we show how even the smallest detail can negatively affect results.

| 8 years ago
How to Develop a Successful Fixed Hybrid Treatment Model
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How to Develop a Successful Fixed Hybrid Treatment Model

If you want to better achieve cohesive interdisciplinary treatment planning for fixed hybrid prosthesis patients, this article will get you on the right...

| 8 years ago
Discussion Guidelines for Orthodontic Treatment Decisions

Discussion Guidelines for Orthodontic Treatment Decisions

This orthodontic treatment FAQ list will help dentists better cover common orthodontic issues with their patients.

| 8 years ago
Study Club Redux: Spear Releases Updated Modules

Study Club Redux: Spear Releases Updated Modules

Spear has updated many of its dental Study Club modules. See the current list here.

| 8 years ago
The Alphabet Soup of Occlusion

The Alphabet Soup of Occlusion

Occlusion terminology can get confusing ... CR, MIP, OMD, etc. This article attempts to clear up some of these...

| 8 years ago