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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
 Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part III

Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part III

In Part III of this series, we look at the key elements to consider in regards to recession and facial margin placement.

| 8 years ago
Are You a Legend in Your Own Mind?

Are You a Legend in Your Own Mind?

Do your patients know what you and your practice can do? Or are you keeping it to yourself?

| 8 years ago
New Spear Online Course: Consequences of Not Treating a Missing Tooth

New Spear Online Course: Consequences of Not Treating a Missing Tooth

Learn the potential damage that can result from missing dentition in 'Consequences of Not Treating a Missing Tooth.'

| 8 years ago
What Would a Great Leader Do?
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What Would a Great Leader Do?

We cannot disconnect from our emotions, but we can control them. Here's a lesson on how - and why - great leaders should avoid saying something they'll...

| 8 years ago
Guided Implant Surgery and the Blind Skier
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Guided Implant Surgery and the Blind Skier

We focus on two important aspects of guided implant surgery: trust and vision.

| 8 years ago
Bringing Patients Comfort During Lengthy Dental Procedures

Bringing Patients Comfort During Lengthy Dental Procedures

One of our contributors shares his favorite device for avoiding TMJ trauma and frustration in the operatory during lengthy procedures.

| 8 years ago
Reusing Titanium Healing Abutments

Reusing Titanium Healing Abutments

You can reuse healing abutments, but should you? We look at the research surrounding contamination commercially available titanium healing abutments.

| 8 years ago