Three Solutions for Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Photo Essay
Addressing congenitally missing lateral incisors is a common condition that justifies an interdisciplinary solution, such as canine substitution, resin-bonded...
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 years ago ›
New Dental Continuing Education Course: Exodontia in Preparation for Dental Implants
This new Spear dental continuing education course helps dentists predictably remove a hopeless tooth and limit bone resorption in preparation for dental...
Bonnie Serino | 2 years ago ›
Lingualized Occlusion and the Edentulous Patient
Dr. Doug Benting explains the goals and key features of lingualized occlusion, an occlusal design option for edentulous patients wanting complete dentures.
Doug Benting | 2 years ago ›
Communicating a Facebow Transfer Procedure: A Case Study
A successful facebow transfer procedure requires accurate images and concise communication with the dental lab. This case study outlines the best way...
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
Four Key Aspects of the Best Dental Events for Greatest ROI
When considering upcoming dental events, what four components make up a successful conference? Read on to see what will bring you the most ROI and how...
Spear Team | 2 years ago ›
Resources for Welcoming Transgender Patients into Your Dental Practice
With a rise in Americans identifying as transgender, dentists must think of ways to better welcome and serve transgender patients if they want to grow...
Bonnie Serino | 2 years ago ›
How to Get New Dental Patients from Your Local Urgent Care
Getting new dental patients from your local urgent cares can provide a referral network at a low cost and is an effective way to grow your practice....
Michael Arias | 2 years ago ›
The Importance of Occlusal Analysis in Condylar Seating
An occlusal analysis is a comprehensive way to determine if the proposed treatment plan may destabilize the existing maximum intercuspation and a new...
Darin Dichter | 2 years ago ›
TMJ and Treatment Planning: Treating Joint Issues for More Predictable Results
TMJ and treatment planning are interconnected. If a TMJ issue is discovered, having a predictable workflow for joint-based treatment planning can help....
Jim McKee | 2 years ago ›
Dental Lab Outsourcing: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The cost of dental materials and shortage of dental lab technicians in the U.S. has increased significantly, leading many labs to outsource. Learn what this...
Robert Winter | 2 years ago ›
Why Full Coverage Restorations Are Common for Second Molars
In most cases, tooth wear and tooth fracture result from mechanical overload at the tooth level because of uneven occlusal force distribution. So why...
Jim McKee | 2 years ago ›
Complex Dentistry: Overcoming Hurdles to Make Cases Less Stressful
Do your goals include taking on more complex dentistry cases? If so, you're not alone! Dr. Carson shares tips on how to overcome common hurdles and reduce...
John Carson | 2 years ago ›