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Why Dental Patients Say No

Why Dental Patients Say No

We conducted research into what stops a patient from accepting treatment and created a tool to help dentists show them why they should say, 'Yes.'

| 8 years ago
Spear Releases 'Missing Maxillary Anteriors' Study Club Module

Spear Releases 'Missing Maxillary Anteriors' Study Club Module

In Spear's newest Study Club module, we discuss three different ways in which to replace multiple missing teeth in the esthetic zone.

| 8 years ago
Who Chooses the Implant Abutment: The Dentist or the Technician?
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Who Chooses the Implant Abutment: The Dentist or the Technician?

Should the clinician or the technician choose the implant abutment? We look at a case example to discover the answer.

| 8 years ago
How to Lead a Complex Interdisciplinary Case

How to Lead a Complex Interdisciplinary Case

Learn how to strengthen and grow not only your patient relationships but your referral relationships through these communication tips.

| 8 years ago
Do Patients Need Dental Implants?

Do Patients Need Dental Implants?

In restoration cases, some prefer to maintain the natural teeth while others consider implants right away. Is there a correct answer? We discuss.

| 8 years ago
Dentists and Endodontics: The New Paradigm

Dentists and Endodontics: The New Paradigm

Why should general dentists learn more about endodontics? We take a look at the research.

| 8 years ago
Essential Photos to Achieve Predictable Outcomes - Lab Communication

Essential Photos to Achieve Predictable Outcomes - Lab Communication

These essential photos will ensure better communication with your lab and more successful final restorations.

| 8 years ago
A Formula for Living the Life of Your Dreams

A Formula for Living the Life of Your Dreams

Have you ever thought, 'I'd like to do that; however ...' Here's how you can get past the 'however.'

| 8 years ago
Improving Case Acceptance of Root Canal Therapy

Improving Case Acceptance of Root Canal Therapy

Many patients fear root canals without fully understanding the procedure. Through months of research and development, however, Spear discovered the key...

| 8 years ago
Spear Releases Two Locator-Retained Overdenture Patient Education Videos

Spear Releases Two Locator-Retained Overdenture Patient Education Videos

Help your patients understand the benefits of locator-retained overdentures through these two new Patient Education videos.

| 8 years ago
But I Just Want to Be a Dentist!

But I Just Want to Be a Dentist!

The reality of 'just being a dentist' has changed over the years. Here's how to be successful in the new paradigm.

| 8 years ago
Managing the Second Opinion: Part II

Managing the Second Opinion: Part II

When seeing second-opinion patients, communication can seem like a precarious exercise. Using these tips, however, will set you - and the patient - up...

| 8 years ago