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Why Meeting Expectations is Not Good Enough
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Practice Management

Why Meeting Expectations is Not Good Enough

In a recent post, 'Are You Prepared for Success?', I talked about the importance of preparing for success by taking 'before' pictures in a methodical and...

| 11 years ago ›
Attack of the Collagen Eaters [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

Attack of the Collagen Eaters [Ed.]

The COLLAGEN EATERS have been released! When you prep a tooth, actually, when you create injury to any bodily tissue, some stuff called matrix...

| 11 years ago ›
'The Only Appropriate Response is Gratefulness'
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Techniques & Materials

'The Only Appropriate Response is Gratefulness'

I've often said that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love the idea of taking a day to recognize and celebrate everything we are grateful for in...

| 11 years ago ›
A Brief History of Toothpaste
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Beyond Restoration

A Brief History of Toothpaste

Did you know that oral hygiene was a top priority in society as early as 5000 BC? Even though the brands of toothpaste that we have today are the...

| 11 years ago ›
A Lesson in Ageless Thinking From James Bond
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Practice Management

A Lesson in Ageless Thinking From James Bond

There is a scene in the latest James Bond movie, 'Skyfall,' where 007 is introduced to his new quartermaster – a man significantly younger than he...

| 11 years ago ›
Study Suggests Fear of Dentist is Passed on By Parents
Beyond Restoration

Study Suggests Fear of Dentist is Passed on By Parents

According to a release from Platforma SINC, a new study suggests the emotional transmission of dentist fear among family members and analyzes the different...

| 11 years ago ›
The Problem With Being a Really Good Dentist
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Case Presentation

The Problem With Being a Really Good Dentist

You get a new patient in the chair (always an exciting time) and you provide a comprehensive examination and diagnosis to the best of your abilities...

| 11 years ago ›
What Your Lab Needs to Know: Complex Cases
Techniques & Materials

What Your Lab Needs to Know: Complex Cases

In complex dental cases, essential information may vary from lab to lab. Learn some tips from Dr. Robert Winter on effectively communication.

| 11 years ago ›
Monthly Spotlight [October/November]
Beyond Restoration

Monthly Spotlight [October/November]

With all of the great content offered by the Spear faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The following...

| 11 years ago ›
Every Visit Ends With a Choice
Case Presentation

Every Visit Ends With a Choice

There is a fundamental truth of life in a dental practice, and it's easy to lose sight of: choice. Delivering comprehensive dentistry means spending a...

| 11 years ago ›
How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record
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Techniques & Materials

How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record

A protrusive bite record is taken with Master wax with the mandible pushed forward into a protrusive movement so that the condyle has moved down the...

| 11 years ago ›
Thirty Dollars Away From Your Dream Practice
Practice Management

Thirty Dollars Away From Your Dream Practice

'If I had known it was this simple, I would have done it long ago.' Over the years, I have heard that a lot from grateful and newly-inspired clients, usually...

| 11 years ago ›