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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
Third Molar Surgical Extraction Patient Education Video Now Available

Third Molar Surgical Extraction Patient Education Video Now Available

In our newest Patient Education video, we help dentists explain to patients why and how a third molar - or wisdom tooth - is extracted.

| 8 years ago
Creating a Successful Practice With Facially Generated Treatment Planning
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Creating a Successful Practice With Facially Generated Treatment Planning

Facially Generated Treatment Planning can allow dentists clinical predictability, writes Dr. Kevin Kwiecien.

| 8 years ago
Two Kinds of Dental Practices ... And Which You Should Strive to Be

Two Kinds of Dental Practices ... And Which You Should Strive to Be

Too many people lose that childhood trait of focusing on possibilities and instead limit themselves to perceived capabilities. Are you limiting your dental...

| 9 years ago