Modern Materials for Pulpal Protection
Calcium hydroxide is a standard for maintaining pulp vitality in cases where the pulp is exposed, but it has limitations, and mineral trioxide aggregate...
Andy Janiga | 5 years ago ›
What Does Comprehensive Dental Care Mean?
Comprehensive dental care starts with developing a relationship and building trust with your patients.
Carl Steinberg | 5 years ago ›
Try Before You Buy: Evaluating Indirect Restorative Impression Materials
Your guide to evaluating and selecting restorative impression materials that provide accuracy and predictability.
Jeffrey Bonk | 5 years ago ›
Spear Talk Highlight – What is the Cause of My Patient’s Swollen Lip?
When something unexpected happens like your patient's lip swelling, turn to Spear Talk for answers and advice from your colleagues.
Kaitlyn Thompson | 5 years ago ›
Periodontist: Spear Study Club Strengthens the Interdisciplinary Team
Dr. Shivali Gohel says the camaraderie she has cultivated with her fellow doctors through Spear Study Club has helped her strengthen her professional...
Michael Ferraresi | 5 years ago ›
My Tooth Broke as I Was Eating Soft Bread
There is no reason for a dental restoration to have an expiration date, though the longevity or prognosis of any dental restoration is directly influenced...
Ricardo Mitrani | 5 years ago ›
U.S. Army dentist Dr. Andy Janiga shares how his personal mentors and networking through Spear Study Club shaped his confidence in dentistry.
Andy Janiga | 5 years ago ›
Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion
Learn the definition of VDO and specific criteria for evaluation, decision-making and action for a change of vertical to address excessive tooth wear.
Jeffrey Bonk | 5 years ago ›
Let’s Be Real: Dentistry is Mentally Challenging
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, dentists facing serious personal or workplace stress should consider how 'real' their struggles are and seek...
Jeff Lineberry | 5 years ago ›
My Treatment Plan and Informed Consent Process
Treatment plans must use simple terms with the options clearly outlined, should be presented in writing and be fully reviewed with the patient to mitigate...
Robert Winter | 5 years ago ›
Airway, Sleep and Respiratory Reflux
Learn a new perspective on reflux and the possible triggering mechanisms that occur during sleep.
Jeffrey Rouse | 5 years ago ›
Explore ways to predictably deliver tight and well-contoured contacts from composite and what some clinicians refer to as 'kissing contacts.'
Dave St. Ledger | 5 years ago ›