Visits to Emergency Rooms Due to Dental Problems on the Rise
According to the ADA Health Policy Resources Center, more people are heading to the emergency room with dental problems, an increase largely driven by...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
New Discussion Forum Stirs Up Chatter Between Dentists
When clinicians have questions, Spear TALK connects them with other dentists to find the answers. All clinicians have been there. You have a patient...
Denise Prichard | 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 ›
Can Early Exposure to BPA Damage Enamel?
A recent press release suggests that teeth can be affected by bisphenol A (BPA). This is based on the conclusions of work carried out by the research...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Study: Gum Disease Causing Bacteria Also Destroys Bone
According to a recent media release, a University of Michigan study found the newly discovered bacterium that causes gum disease also triggers normally...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Improve Your Bitewings With a Cotton Tip Applicator
If you're like me, you or your team has trouble getting the contacts on bitewings open at times. I would like to share a simple tip to help you get those...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Facts and Figures: The High-Speed Handpiece
1957: S.S. White Company introduced the Borden Airotor, the first successful air-driven handpiece. This instrument is regarded as the precursor...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›
As stated in a recent EurekAlert! media release, there has been little research about how dairy products affect oral health. However, according to a...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Report: Billions Suffer From Major Tooth Decay
A recent EurekAlert! press release states, billions of people across the globe are suffering from major untreated dental problems, according to a new...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
When to Use a Custom Incisal Guide Table?
A common question asked of me is: 'When should I make or prescribe a custom incisal guide table?' If there is no pathway wear, generally there is not a...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Case Study: Soda and Illegal Drugs Cause Similar Damage to Teeth
According to recent media release, a case study published in the March/April 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
The ADA Targets 'The Dental Divide'
According to a recent media release, The American Dental Association, citing 'a disturbing dental divide in America,' announced a nationwide campaign May...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›