Occlusal Appliances: Diagnosing Muscle and Joint Pain
In this series I have discussed what appliance options exist, why we typically use occlusal appliances and the potential theory of how they impact muscles...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
An Easy Way to Achieve Predictability
Many dentists abandon some of the concepts taught in dental school because they seem 'academic.' Even worse, the steps or techniques were seen as just another...
Kevin Kwiecien | 10 years ago ›
You Are Creating Your Future Schedule Today
As a dentist, you can tell if it's going to be a good day or a tough day with one glance at the schedule. This becomes evident based on how many patients...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Hemostasis During Restorative Procedures
One of challenges we deal with during restorative procedures is having an area that is free of bleeding. Bleeding during a dental procedure is not uncommon,...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›
The Importance of Being Current
We've all had the experience of looking through old photo albums of ourselves and laughing (and cringing) at the style choices we made back then. It's...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
When specifying the materials your lab technician uses in the fabrication of your restorations, how specific do you get? Do you and your technician...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Two Simple Words That Can Drive Your Future
It's easy to become trapped in the boxes that inform our thinking about time and money. It's easier to take comfort in the routine and structure you have...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Want to Discuss Better Patient Care With Your Team?
Every day you have opportunities to talk to patients about treatment options that may be right for them. In the new Lunch + Learn Team Development ...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
Three Morning Meeting Mistakes And How to Correct Them
It can be the most important 10 minutes of your day. When a morning team meeting is done smartly and effectively it can help you sidestep...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
How to Separate Provisionals and Not Lose Contact
One of the things I love most about continuing education and coming to the Spear campus for courses is the interaction with other dentists from around...
Jeff Lineberry | 10 years ago ›
The Power of Bite-Sized Growth
I have written before about the astonishing power of geometric progression from an economic perspective—how small, consistent investments will compound and...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Have you ever had to retake an impression because you did not create enough room for your lab technician? While it should be a rare occurrence, when it...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›