When was the last time you thought about the texture of your restorations? While we often think of getting the right shade or color when we're trying...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Desired Outcomes and Meeting Expectations
The contrast between the upper and lower arch has been fascinating to me since I have known this patient. Ten years ago she was given (by her periodontist)...
Doug Benting | 11 years ago ›
Our most recent Spear Faculty Club Summit was our biggest event to date. We had over 650 dentists in attendance who were Faculty Club members,...
Martin Mendelson | 11 years ago ›
Last weekend was Thanksgiving in Canada and I spent it back in Vancouver visiting with family. Primarily though, I was there to see my Dad who is currently...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Develop a Restoration That Blends With Tooth Structure
In this article, I'd like to discuss a layering technique to help you develop a restoration that blends in with the surrounding tooth structure. Now that...
Jeff Lineberry | 11 years ago ›
Positioning Maxillary Incisal Edges: Lip Mobility
In this article we will look at perhaps the most significant factor affecting tooth position and the overall appearance of the smile,...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Research: Improving the Performance of Titanium Implants
According to a recent release, researchers in Japan and China tested a novel urease fabrication process for coating titanium implants with bioactive CaP/gelatin...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Closing black triangles is a common request among esthetically aware patients. This particular patient wanted porcelain veneers to cover the mottled...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
The Problem with Perfectionism
Dentistry is a profession that demands precision. Whenever I watch a gathering of dentists examine and discuss the fine points of a case study I am always...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Researchers Regenerate a Fully Functional Bioengineered Salivary Gland
Current advances in regenerative therapies have been influenced by the study of embryonic development, stem cell biology and tissue engineering technologies....
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Are You Guilty of Doing the 'Hygiene Check Hustle?'
It's a very common frustration among hygienists. They identify an area of concern during the hygiene visit and they tell the patient that the dentist...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Preparing and Impressing a Terminal Abutment for a Removable Partial Denture
I was recently faced with a prosthetic challenge of preparing and impressing a tooth that is a terminal abutment for a removable partial denture (RPD)...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›