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Tough Conversations with the Team – Is it Now or Never?
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Practice Team

Tough Conversations with the Team – Is it Now or Never?

President of the Arizona Dental Hygienist Association Jeanette Lalli discusses why tough conversations are the key to transformation in the wake of COVID-19.

| 3 years ago ›
Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 3
Esthetics

Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 3

Learn Dr. Jason Smithson's go-to protocol for layering direct composite to achieve aesthetic success and functional durability.

| 3 years ago ›
Psychological Safety in the Dental Office
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Beyond Restoration

Psychological Safety in the Dental Office

Struggling to motivate your team? The problem is (probably) you. Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains why.

| 3 years ago ›
Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 2
Esthetics

Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 2

In part two of Dr. Smithson's series, learn why particle abrasion improves bond strengths and longevity for Class IV direct composite restorations.

| 3 years ago ›
Post-Pandemic Dentistry: Realizing the Opportunity in Cracked Teeth
Beyond Restoration

Post-Pandemic Dentistry: Realizing the Opportunity in Cracked Teeth

Cracked teeth are on the rise since the pandemic – and the perfect opportunity to improve patient communication and profitability. Find out...

| 3 years ago ›
Planning the Class IV: The Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry — Part 1
Esthetics

Planning the Class IV: The Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry — Part 1

With proper planning and a command for Class IV restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson believes dentists can confidently approach any anterior situation with...

| 3 years ago ›
Resilience and Strong Relationships – Why You Can’t Have One Without the Other
Practice Management

Resilience and Strong Relationships – Why You Can’t Have One Without the Other

Are resilience and grit innate or learned? Spear resident faculty Dr. Jeffrey Bonk shares why relationships with your clinical community are key to resilient...

| 3 years ago ›
Changing the Narrative in Your Dental Practice and Community
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Practice Management

Changing the Narrative in Your Dental Practice and Community

Are we talking about the wrong things in our dental practices? Spear resident faculty Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shares his vision for the dental profession...

| 3 years ago ›
Dental Practice Communication – Is Your Team as Smart as You?
Practice Management

Dental Practice Communication – Is Your Team as Smart as You?

Everyone in your practice will face questions from patients, so everyone should be prepared to answer them appropriately. But how can practice owners...

| 3 years ago ›
How to Set Expectations and Establish the Value of Care as a New Dentist
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Dental Student

How to Set Expectations and Establish the Value of Care as a New Dentist

Patients often unfairly perceive a dentist's age as a measure of competence. Here's how new dentists can flip the script when answering seven questions...

| 3 years ago ›
Checking in on Your Mental Health – Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
Practice Management

Checking in on Your Mental Health – Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

The dental community will feel the impact of the pandemic for years to come. Find out why taking steps to check in with your mental health is more important...

| 3 years ago ›
How to Use “Ground Marketing” to Bring New Patients to Your Dental Practice
Practice Management

How to Use “Ground Marketing” to Bring New Patients to Your Dental Practice

Looking for dental marketing ideas for new patients? Learn how to use ground marketing techniques like The Apartment Strategy to attract new dental patients.

| 3 years ago ›