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Veneer Preparations: Advantages/Disadvantages of Breaking Interproximal Contact

Veneer Preparations: Advantages/Disadvantages of Breaking Interproximal Contact

Should you or shouldn't you break interproximal contact? We examine that question in this article.

| 7 years ago
Spear Study Club Module Rerelease: Using Composite to Phase a Complete Case

Spear Study Club Module Rerelease: Using Composite to Phase a Complete Case

Learn how to develop a strategy for long-term composite restorations in this Spear Study Club module.

| 7 years ago
'Closed Tray' vs. ‘Open Tray' Implant Impressions
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'Closed Tray' vs. ‘Open Tray' Implant Impressions

We compare and contrast closed tray and open tray implant impressions.

| 7 years ago
3 Techniques to Remove Broken Abutment Screws
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3 Techniques to Remove Broken Abutment Screws

Learn the causes of broken implant abutment screws, as well as three ways to remove them.

| 7 years ago
Spear Partners with FDLT for Education Grant

Spear Partners with FDLT for Education Grant

Spear and The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology provided an education grant to dental laboratory technicians.

| 7 years ago
Tissue Retraction: More than Just Cords

Tissue Retraction: More than Just Cords

Retraction cords are the usual go-to for tissue retraction in restorative dentistry. But here's another technique you may want to try.

| 7 years ago
Spear Releases Two Anterior Bridge Patient Education Videos

Spear Releases Two Anterior Bridge Patient Education Videos

Anterior bridges are the focus of Spear's latest Patient Education videos.

| 7 years ago
Success in Space With a Fixed Hybrid Prosthesis

Success in Space With a Fixed Hybrid Prosthesis

Avoid not providing enough prosthetic space in fixed hybrid prosthesis cases by following these eight considerations.

| 8 years ago
Seven Things to be Thankful for This Thanksgiving

Seven Things to be Thankful for This Thanksgiving

You don't have to look far to find things for which to be thankful.

| 8 years ago
Want Better Dental Restorations? Put Down Your Handpiece

Want Better Dental Restorations? Put Down Your Handpiece

How can you get better at restorative dentistry? One dentist has a suggestion.

| 8 years ago
New Online Dental Course: A Systematic Approach to Treatment Planning

New Online Dental Course: A Systematic Approach to Treatment Planning

Learn more about treating dental patients with complex problems in this online dental team meeting course.

| 8 years ago
Build a Better Treatment Plan: Phasing Restorative Procedures Over Time

Build a Better Treatment Plan: Phasing Restorative Procedures Over Time

Treatment planning is an essential component of clinical practice. While some cases can be completed in one or two visits, there are several reasons that...

| 8 years ago