A New Source to Generate Teeth?
According to a recent news release, stem cells derived from urine can be used to generate tooth-like structures, as reported in a recent study published...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
A Lesson in Unconditional Commitment
Every year thousands of people decide they're going to get into martial arts. Whether their reasons are for fitness or personal protection, the idea of...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Four Guidelines for Direct Resin
There can be confusion for clinicians when trying to decide if direct composite is the adequate solution to treat patients, or if dong an indirect restoration...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
This is always a special time of reflection for me because it was on July 31 eight years ago that my wife, Shahinool, passed away. I always...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Big Meaning of Small Gestures
An old friend of mine – a dentist in Arizona – has a little habit that says a lot about why he is so incredibly successful at building...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
I received this image the other day with a question about what causes the black line under veneer provisionals. There are obviously tissue issues...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
The Big Secret to Growing as a Dentist
Becoming a complete, optimally successful dentist means making the move from focusing on high-volume, bite-sized dentistry to diagnosing and performing...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›![Two Fundamental Steps for Implant Planning [Ed.]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Implant-Planning.jpg)
Two Fundamental Steps for Implant Planning [Ed.]
Whether you're a specialist or restorative dentist, we are all faced with challenges; however, sometimes these challenges are avoidable with...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›![The Big Secret to Success Revealed [Ed.]](https://assets.speareducation.com/www/uploads/blog/images/featured/26212.jpg)
The Big Secret to Success Revealed [Ed.]
Why do some people succeed spectacularly in life while others struggle? I think it comes down to recognizing the difference between the art and...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Importance of Evaluating Temporary Veneers
In recent articles, I went over the steps I use when bonding porcelain veneers. In this article, I'd like to reintroduce Julie as my example patient...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
The Two a Day Strategy for Acceptance Breakthroughs
Patients become programmed by their expectations. They expect that you and the team will be friendly and encouraging. They expect you to be professional...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›![Listen Closely Or Your Patients Won't Return [Ed.]](https://assets.speareducation.com/www/uploads/blog/images/featured/26166.jpg)
Listen Closely Or Your Patients Won't Return [Ed.]
If a patient feels that you're not listening to them, they will leave your practice. Recently I had a patient come in who told me she left her...
Darin O'Bryan, D.D.S. | 11 years ago ›