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Applying a Pontic Barrier on a Surgical Site
Techniques & Materials

Applying a Pontic Barrier on a Surgical Site

Here's a quick and relatively easy way to apply a pontic barrier on a surgical site.

| 8 years ago ›
What To Do With a Gummy Smile
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Esthetics

What To Do With a Gummy Smile

A brief look at the causes of and how to treat gummy smiles.

| 8 years ago ›
Outcome-Based Preparation Design of Anterior Teeth Part II: Single Dimension Problems
Beyond Restoration

Outcome-Based Preparation Design of Anterior Teeth Part II: Single Dimension Problems

This article covers all the examples of one-dimension problems that must be addressed in the preparation design of anterior teeth.

| 8 years ago ›
A Case Study in What Really Matters
Practice Management

A Case Study in What Really Matters

Dental team meetings, group training - do you make time for what really matters in your dental practice?

| 8 years ago ›
Power of Renovation: 3 Steps to a More Successful Dental Practice
Practice Management

Power of Renovation: 3 Steps to a More Successful Dental Practice

Want a more successful dental practice? Renovating these three areas may yield results you didn't think possible.

| 8 years ago ›
Spear Releases Two New Patient Education Videos
Spear Updates

Spear Releases Two New Patient Education Videos

Spear released two new patient education videos to help dentists explain both screw-retained implants and screw-retained dentures to their patients.

| 8 years ago ›
New Spear Online Course: Part 4 of “A Systematic Approach to Endodontic Diagnosis”
Spear Updates

New Spear Online Course: Part 4 of “A Systematic Approach to Endodontic Diagnosis”

In part four of this course, we discuss the radiographic examination and other tests with regards to an endondontic diagnosis.

| 8 years ago ›
Playing it Smart: How Dentists Can Get the Right Return for their Time
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Practice Management

Playing it Smart: How Dentists Can Get the Right Return for their Time

Just like more tangible assets, dentists must consider the return they are getting on their time investments. Here are 3 kinds of returns and their...

| 8 years ago ›
Dealing With a Loose Implant Crown
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Implants

Dealing With a Loose Implant Crown

We offer advice on dealing with loose implant crowns, which can be difficult when they're cement-retained with a loosened abutment screw.

| 8 years ago ›
Dental Records Tips: Security Risk with Off-Site Back-ups
Practice Management

Dental Records Tips: Security Risk with Off-Site Back-ups

In our continuing 'Dental Records Tips' series, we look at how even off-site data back-ups can leave a dentist susceptible to HIPAA violations.

| 8 years ago ›
The Biologic Fundamentals of Osseointegration
Implants

The Biologic Fundamentals of Osseointegration

This article breaks down the basic biology of implant osseointegration.

| 8 years ago ›
The First Step in Creating Dental Practice Success in 2016
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Practice Management

The First Step in Creating Dental Practice Success in 2016

Your dental practice goals for 2016 won't succeed if you don't commit to them. Here's why dentists must 'move in' with...

| 8 years ago ›