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Surprising Expasyl Conversation at Master’s Forum
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Surprising Expasyl Conversation at Master’s Forum

I was asked to give an update (via a current literature review) on the use of Expasyl during a recent workshop here at Spear. A 2012 article...

| 9 years ago
Oral Cancer Awareness - Will You Be Part of the Change?

Oral Cancer Awareness - Will You Be Part of the Change?

Did you know that April 14th through the 20th is National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week? Providing a comprehensive extra and intra-oral exam for...

| 9 years ago
'Optimizing the Schedule for Practice Growth' Is Now Live!

'Optimizing the Schedule for Practice Growth' Is Now Live!

Why do some practices get into a steady ongoing growth curve, while others reach a plateau where further growth is limited? Obviously, in any practice,...

| 9 years ago
Ortho vs. Restorative to Correct Malaligned Teeth, Part II Is Now Live!

Ortho vs. Restorative to Correct Malaligned Teeth, Part II Is Now Live!

Excessive, uneven or asymmetrical gingival levels are not uncommon in the restorative practice. The etiology and treatment options can be confusing, often...

| 9 years ago
Facebows … Optimizing the Data
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Facebows … Optimizing the Data

It is nearly impossible to find a textbook related to prosthodontics or restorative dentistry that does not mention the facebow as a technique to orient...

| 9 years ago
Controlling Accounts Receivable for Patients is Now Live!

Controlling Accounts Receivable for Patients is Now Live!

Some patients expect to be able to leave your practice without paying until you send them a statement or for the practice to automatically offer financial...

| 9 years ago
Dental Photography Staff Training Course Now Live!

Dental Photography Staff Training Course Now Live!

Complete diagnosis and treatment planning is far easier when the dentist has a complete set of clinical photographs to use during the treatment planning...

| 9 years ago
The Do's and Don'ts of Twitter

The Do's and Don'ts of Twitter

Twitter is one of the most popular social media platforms today with more than 288 million monthly active users. Commonly referred to as a...

| 9 years ago
Ortho vs. Restorative Course Now Live!

Ortho vs. Restorative Course Now Live!

'Can I treat this patient without orthodontics?' This is one of the questions that Dr. Frank Spear gets asked the most by restorative dentists. Excessive,...

| 9 years ago
CAD/CAM and Planning
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CAD/CAM and Planning

I am not a dentist who chooses to use an in-office milling system. It just doesn't make sense for my small practice and low volume of patients. Yet, I...

| 9 years ago
The Best Ever Hygiene Exam is Now Live!

The Best Ever Hygiene Exam is Now Live!

Too much to do and not enough time to get it all done? Screening your patients quickly and prioritizing their needs is the secret to dental hygiene time...

| 9 years ago
Getting Buy-In From Your Dental Team

Getting Buy-In From Your Dental Team

In my last article, I talked about one strategy for implementing change in your practice. This concept focused on changing the actions of the dental team...

| 9 years ago