Tom Case Study: Fabricating Shell Provisionals
In a recent article, 'Tom Case Study: Treatment Planning Part I', I walked you through my treatment plan for retired dentist, Tom. In this article,...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
The Hidden Cost of Accounts Receivables
The most common cause of difficulties in relationships is mismatched expectations. And as we all know, when those expectations revolve around money, things...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Beauty of the Custom Incisal Guide Table
In my most recent articles, I've been going over how to treat patients with failed dentition due to pathway wear. As clinicians it's important to...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
How to Get Your Schedule to Work for You
If you are still scheduling on a strictly 'first come, first served' basis, doing whatever procedures come in, whenever they come in. You are being driven...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Quarterly Spotlight: April-June 2013
As we continue to offer insightful content by the Spear faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
A Great Strategy to Integrate a New Associate: Part II
Recently, I wrote an article about a strategy for integrating a new associate into the practice. It produced some passionate responses in the comments...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations
In a previous article I discussed the three options in fabricating a provisional shell restoration. This type of provisional is best suited for full crown...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
The 'First Five' Philosophy of Success
When a coach gives a rousing locker room speech before a game he knows that what he says may be a distant memory by the time the players are deep into...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
What is the Envelope of Function?
In recent articles, I've been going over the proper treatment for patients with failed dentition due to pathway wear. As clinicians, it's very important...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
The 'Holes in the Fence' Theory of Anger Management
There is a story about a young boy who had difficulty managing his temper. One day his father had an idea. He gave the boy a bag of nails and a hammer...
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Pesky Screw Access for Implants [Ed.]
This article, originally published 2/5/13, is one of our most widely read regarding tips about implants. Hate stuffing cotton pellets...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Tom Case Study: Treatment Planning Part II
This is a continuation of Part I discussing the treatment planning involved with the case study of retired dentist, Tom. Regarding the actual tooth...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›