Spear TALK: Discover a wealth of advice for treating your most challenging cases. Find out which new practice technologies are actually worth the...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Research Reveals Negative Changes in Oral Bacteria
According to a media release, 'Ancient Teeth Bacteria Record Disease Evolution', from the University of Adelaide in Australia, DNA preserved in calcified...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Instrumentation for Equilibration
In a previous article we discussed adjusting the mandibular incisal edges to accommodate for esthetic and functional changes in the maxillary...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
A simple technique that helps to create ideal impressions is to use Scotch tape on the outer aspect of your slotted disposable trays. First, I suggest...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Children's Oral Health Infographic
Continuing our ongoing series highlighting dental risks, we are pleased to present our Children's Oral Health Infographic. We encourage you to pass it...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Study Suggests Beta-Catenin Molecule is Required for Tooth Root Formation
According to a press release, The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) recently published a paper in the Journal of Dental...
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Monthly Spotlight [December/January]
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 Brief History of Dental Floss
Dental floss is considered a key element in proper oral hygiene. However, according to the ADA, only about 12 percent of Americans floss daily. The...
Denise Prichard | 11 years ago ›
New Advancement for Treating Sensitive Teeth?
According to a news release from the American Chemical Society (ACS), scientists are reporting an advance toward preventing the tooth sensitivity that...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Dogs Take a Bite Out of Dental Office Anxiety
With recent headlines alluding to dental phobias being passed on to children by their parents, a new concept known as dog therapy aims to ease the nerves...
Denise Prichard | 11 years ago ›
Best of Spear 2012: Dose of Fun
Throughout the year we provided a few fun, but still informative articles. The following posts are the ones that resonated the most with our valued readers--who...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›
Shade Selection in the Anterior
Shade selection in the anterior can be tricky. Too many factors can change the shade or color of the teeth. The operatory lights, window light...
Darin O'Bryan, D.D.S. | 11 years ago ›