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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 | 12 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 | 12 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 | 12 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 | 12 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 | 12 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. | 12 years ago ›
As far as we have come in creating dental solutions that effectively treat and prevent various types of oral diseases, the mouthwash rinses our ancestors...
Denise Prichard | 12 years ago ›
This has been an extraordinary first year for the Spear Review, the online publishing platform of Spear, because of all of you – our valued readers....
Abigail Pfeiffer | 12 years ago ›
Research Suggests New Strategy to Prevent Gum Disease
According to a University of Pennsylvania press release, by blocking a molecular receptor that bacteria normally target to cause the disease, scientists...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 12 years ago ›
With over 90 FDA approved different sleep appliances on the market, it's puzzling to know which one is right for your patient. Not all 90 are...
Steve Carstensen | 12 years ago ›
ADA Updates Radiograph Recommendations
According to a recent release, the ADA, in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration, has released updated recommendations for the prescription...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 12 years ago ›
New Review Links Vitamin D with Lower Rates of Tooth Decay
According to a release from the University of Washington, a new review of existing studies points toward a potential role for vitamin D in helping to...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 12 years ago ›