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If You're Using Hybrid Implant Abutments, Heed This Word of Caution
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If You're Using Hybrid Implant Abutments, Heed This Word of Caution

There are many benefits to using hybrid implant abutments; however, dental clinicians should be cautious and consider these contraindications.

| 8 years ago
The Wisdom of Knowing What You Don’t Know

The Wisdom of Knowing What You Don’t Know

Like other professionals, dentists want to be experts in their field. But we show why it's OK that you'll never know it all.

| 8 years ago
New Spear Online Course: “Talking to Patients about Tooth Wear”

New Spear Online Course: “Talking to Patients about Tooth Wear”

In our newest team meeting course, Dr. Frank Spear leads dental teams through speaking to patients about tooth wear and the benefits of treatment.

| 8 years ago
New Spear Online Course: “TMD – Exam to Decision (Patient 2)”

New Spear Online Course: “TMD – Exam to Decision (Patient 2)”

In our newest course, we use a case study to walk dental clinicians through identifying and deciding upon treatment for patients who may suffer from TMD.

| 8 years ago
How a New Dentist Can Get a Head Start on Success

How a New Dentist Can Get a Head Start on Success

New dentists have a world of opportunities before them. Here are the steps to making the most of them.

| 8 years ago
Key Steps for Success When an Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Fails
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Key Steps for Success When an Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Fails

Statistically, you could see alveolar nerve block failure every other day. Here are some steps to take when it happens in your practice.

| 8 years ago
Outcome-based Preparation Design of Anterior Teeth: Part I
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Outcome-based Preparation Design of Anterior Teeth: Part I

When preparing anterior teeth - or any tooth - having a clear vision of the final preparation is imperative. Here we break down five dimensions that must...

| 8 years ago
Dental Records Tips: Facts About Fail-Safes

Dental Records Tips: Facts About Fail-Safes

When it comes to dental record keeping, even in this day of advanced technology nothing is fail-proof. Here are some tips to keep you records safe.

| 8 years ago
Where's the Overjet: Why Veneers Are Breaking Off
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Where's the Overjet: Why Veneers Are Breaking Off

In this case presentation, we look at treatment options for a dental patient who's veneers keep breaking and popping off. What would you do?

| 8 years ago
5 Tips For Better Implant Restorations

5 Tips For Better Implant Restorations

Whether you prefer screw-retained or cement-retained implants, these five tips will help you improve your implant restorations.

| 8 years ago
A Lesson in Seeing What is Not There

A Lesson in Seeing What is Not There

If you're focusing only on the dental patients who come back, you'll never know why you've lost others.

| 8 years ago
New Spear Online Course: “Validating Occlusal Therapy with Patients Susceptible to Periodontitis”

New Spear Online Course: “Validating Occlusal Therapy with Patients Susceptible to Periodontitis”

In our newest course, Dr. Mike McDevitt addresses diagnostic references and clinical observations of occlusal function and stresses.

| 8 years ago