Skip to main content

Spear Digest Dental Articles

I Became a Dentist to Get Rich!
Practice Management

I Became a Dentist to Get Rich!

It doesn't always work out like planned. But when you decide to become a dentist, you can discover true riches beyond increasing your practice revenues.

| 5 years ago ›
Terminal Dentition: Where Do We Draw the Line?
Beyond Restoration

Terminal Dentition: Where Do We Draw the Line?

When should you extract? When should you preserve? Learning to perform a thorough terminal dentition evaluation will help you better decide the fate of...

| 5 years ago ›
Dr. Robert Winter Presents New ‘Restorative Design’ Pathway
1
Beyond Restoration

Dr. Robert Winter Presents New ‘Restorative Design’ Pathway

Learn minimalistic ceramic restorations in the six-course pathway now available on Spear Online.

| 5 years ago ›
Modern Materials for Pulpal Protection
1
Techniques & Materials

Modern Materials for Pulpal Protection

Calcium hydroxide is a standard for maintaining pulp vitality in cases where the pulp is exposed, but it has limitations, and mineral trioxide aggregate...

| 5 years ago ›
What Does Comprehensive Dental Care Mean?
1
Case Presentation

What Does Comprehensive Dental Care Mean?

Comprehensive dental care starts with developing a relationship and building trust with your patients.

| 5 years ago ›
Try Before You Buy: Evaluating Indirect Restorative Impression Materials
Beyond Restoration

Try Before You Buy: Evaluating Indirect Restorative Impression Materials

Your guide to evaluating and selecting restorative impression materials that provide accuracy and predictability.

| 5 years ago ›
Spear Talk Highlight – What is the Cause of My Patient’s Swollen Lip?
Spear Updates

Spear Talk Highlight – What is the Cause of My Patient’s Swollen Lip?

When something unexpected happens like your patient's lip swelling, turn to Spear Talk for answers and advice from your colleagues.

| 5 years ago ›
Periodontist: Spear Study Club Strengthens the Interdisciplinary Team
1
Spear Updates

Periodontist: Spear Study Club Strengthens the Interdisciplinary Team

Dr. Shivali Gohel says the camaraderie she has cultivated with her fellow doctors through Spear Study Club has helped her strengthen her professional...

| 5 years ago ›
My Tooth Broke as I Was Eating Soft Bread
1
Beyond Restoration

My Tooth Broke as I Was Eating Soft Bread

There is no reason for a dental restoration to have an expiration date, though the longevity or prognosis of any dental restoration is directly influenced...

| 5 years ago ›
Finding Mentors for Life
1
Practice Management

Finding Mentors for Life

U.S. Army dentist Dr. Andy Janiga shares how his personal mentors and networking through Spear Study Club shaped his confidence in dentistry.

| 5 years ago ›
Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion 
1
Occlusion & Wear

Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion 

Learn the definition of VDO and specific criteria for evaluation, decision-making and action for a change of vertical to address excessive tooth wear.

| 5 years ago ›
Let’s Be Real: Dentistry is Mentally Challenging 
1
Practice Management

Let’s Be Real: Dentistry is Mentally Challenging 

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, dentists facing serious personal or workplace stress should consider how 'real' their struggles are and seek...

| 5 years ago ›