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Self-Awareness: An Essential Trait of Contemporary Teambuilding
Practice Management

Self-Awareness: An Essential Trait of Contemporary Teambuilding

Spear's Dr. Ricardo Mitrani, discusses the benefits of using self-awareness in teambuilding to create healthier and happier relationships.

| 10 months ago ›
6 Ways to Improve Dental Case Acceptance
Case Presentation

6 Ways to Improve Dental Case Acceptance

To enhance dental case acceptance, dentists must prioritize driving value for patients by offering comprehensive and personalized care. Here are six tips...

| 10 months ago ›
Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough
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Implants

Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough

Dr. John Carson walks through a case where a custom abutment needs to be further customized.

| 10 months ago ›
Dental Tools and Equipment: Tips for Lifecycle Management
Practice Management

Dental Tools and Equipment: Tips for Lifecycle Management

Managing dental tools and equipment throughout their lifecycle – from procurement to disposal – enhances efficiency and safeguards staff...

| 10 months ago ›
Back to Basics #2: Applying 2018’s Periodontitis Diagnosis Criteria
Beyond Restoration

Back to Basics #2: Applying 2018’s Periodontitis Diagnosis Criteria

The 2018 periodontal classification changed the process for diagnosing periodontitis. In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Du Toit put these...

| 10 months ago ›
Back to Basics #1: Diagnosing Periodontitis with 2018’s Classification
Beyond Restoration

Back to Basics #1: Diagnosing Periodontitis with 2018’s Classification

The 2018 periodontal classification changed the process for diagnosing periodontitis. In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Du Toit examines the...

| 10 months ago ›
Overcoming Failure in Dentistry: Analyzing Interdisciplinary Collateral Damage
Beyond Restoration

Overcoming Failure in Dentistry: Analyzing Interdisciplinary Collateral Damage

Addressing failure in dentistry involves probing root causes. Here, Dr. Mitrani explores interdisciplinary communication, planning, and execution barriers.

| 10 months ago ›
Optimizing Your Dental Office Communication Systems
Practice Team

Optimizing Your Dental Office Communication Systems

Unlock the potential of your dental office communication system. From role assignments to empowering patients, learn strategies for seamless care coordination.

| 10 months ago ›
Review of Findings (ROF) Part 3: The Why
Case Presentation

Review of Findings (ROF) Part 3: The Why

Dr. Margaret Frankel explains the philosophy behind the 'review of findings' consultation and why it can be adapted for specific kinds of patients.

| 11 months ago ›
Review of Findings (ROF) Part 2: The How
Case Presentation

Review of Findings (ROF) Part 2: The How

Dr. Margaret Frankel describes the details of how to conduct an effective review of findings (ROF) consultation with a patient.

| 11 months ago ›
Best Practices for Dental Records Retention
Practice Management

Best Practices for Dental Records Retention

Dental records retention is complex due to varying laws and requirements. Learn essential best practices to streamline compliance and safeguard patient...

| 11 months ago ›
5 Tips on Selling Your Dental Practice Without Surprises
Practice Management

5 Tips on Selling Your Dental Practice Without Surprises

The best tips for selling a dental practice center on preparation. Know your assets, value, people, and liabilities early to avoid surprises.

| 11 months ago ›