Sustainable Dentistry: Safely Recycling Dental Equipment
Recycling dental equipment is essential in promoting environmental sustainability. With responsible policies, practices can reduce their ecological footprint.
Spear Team | 2 months ago ›
Taking Records for Day-to-Day Implant Restorations
As dental implants become more common, understanding the pros and cons of different methods for recording implant restorations is vital for optimal results.
John Carson | 2 months ago ›
Rubber Dam Clamps, Floss Ties, and Teflon Tape: Part 4
In part four of Dr. Jason Smithson's series on rubber dams, clamp options, floss ties, and Teflon tape take center stage.
Jason Smithson | 4 months ago ›
Rubber Dam Benefits Part 2: Advocating for Cofferdam Integration
In this follow-up to his last article on the cofferdam, Dr. Jason Smithson offers some tips for overcoming common objections and advocating for its use.
Jason Smithson | 6 months ago ›
Improving the Patient Experience Utilizing Digital Workflows: A Visual Essay
Using digital workflows in dentistry, dentists can communicate treatment plans and outcomes to patients more efficiently. Dr. Mitrani walks through one...
Ricardo Mitrani | 7 months ago ›
Managing Dentogingival Discrepancies: Orthodontic and Surgical Options
Dr. Mitrani offers insight on surgical and orthodontic treatment in dentogingival discrepancies in this article.
Ricardo Mitrani | 7 months ago ›
The Three Types of Listening: A Guide for Dentists and Their Teams
The three types of listening–objective, subjective, and intuitive–can help dentists improve patient relationships. Dr. Mitrani gives an overview here.
Ricardo Mitrani | 8 months ago ›
The Wax Rim is as Important as Ever!
The wax rim remains as important as ever in dentistry, even as a concept. It's a fundamental that will carry into new digital workflows.
Doug Benting | 9 months ago ›
Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab
Every dentist has faced 'the dreaded phone call' from the restoration lab about space discrepancies. Dr. Jeffrey Bonk gives practical tips to cut down...
Jeffrey Bonk | 9 months ago ›
5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From
Dentist lab communications aren't always easy. Dr. Roman goes through five cases—and gives lessons learned—from miscommunication in practice.
Edward Roman | 9 months ago ›
Pre-extraction Therapy for Immediate Implant Placement
Dr. Gonzalo Blasi recounts a case study of an immediate implant placement involving pre-extraction therapy in a patient with specific risk factors.
Gonzalo Blasi | 10 months ago ›
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.
Ricardo Mitrani | 10 months ago ›