Unraveling the Mysteries of Extensive Tooth Wear: Part I
Extensive tooth wear is often the result of a triad of three underlying interconnected conditions: Sleep Bruxism (SB), Gastroesophageal reflux...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›
A Simple Method to Track Success
To achieve success in dentistry, clinical excellence is a given. But part of running a dental practice is about running a business. The margins in the...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
New Discussion Forum Stirs Up Chatter Between Dentists
When clinicians have questions, Spear TALK connects them with other dentists to find the answers. All clinicians have been there. You have a patient...
Denise Prichard | 11 years ago ›
A Reality Check for Your Capacity
In a recent article I talked about the difference between busyness and real productivity. Another great way to determine whether your state of busyness...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Managing Failures Due to Pathway Wear: Part I
To continue with my series of articles discussing pathway wear, I'd like to introduce a patient that was referred to the office in need of new restorations....
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Are You Productive or Just Busy?
There is a big difference between being productive, and just busy. I know many dentists who are extraordinarily productive, where they and their patients...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Tom Case Study: Fabricating Shell Provisionals
In a recent article, 'Tom Case Study: Treatment Planning Part I', I walked you through my treatment plan for retired dentist, Tom. In this article,...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
The Hidden Cost of Accounts Receivables
The most common cause of difficulties in relationships is mismatched expectations. And as we all know, when those expectations revolve around money, things...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Beauty of the Custom Incisal Guide Table
In my most recent articles, I've been going over how to treat patients with failed dentition due to pathway wear. As clinicians it's important to...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
How to Get Your Schedule to Work for You
If you are still scheduling on a strictly 'first come, first served' basis, doing whatever procedures come in, whenever they come in. You are being driven...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Quarterly Spotlight: April-June 2013
As we continue to offer insightful content by the Spear faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
A Great Strategy to Integrate a New Associate: Part II
Recently, I wrote an article about a strategy for integrating a new associate into the practice. It produced some passionate responses in the comments...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›