Best of Spear Review: Esthetics
As we continue to offer insightful content by the Spear faculty and guest writers, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The following...
Denise Prichard | 10 years ago ›
Keep Your Higher Purpose in Mind
If a Genie granted you three wishes, what would you wish for? Given the chance, many of us would wish for an escape from everyday things we are responsible...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Occlusal Reduction for Indirect Restorations: Is 1.5 mm Enough?
Are the posterior indirect restorations you receive back from your laboratory, relatively flat compared to your expectations? Is it your laboratory's...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›
Three Ways to Fast Track an Associate to Success
Previously, I wrote about how it is the responsibility of the senior dentist to give a new associate every opportunity to flourish when that new person...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
New Lesson Announcement: Teaching Patients That Prevention is Not Enough
We are excited to introduce our new Lunch + Learn Team Development module for Digital Suite: Teaching Patients That Prevention is Not Enough....
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
How to Make Someone 'The Right Person for the Job'
I call it 'Cinderella Syndrome.' It's that stage that a lot of dentists go through when it is time to bring an associate aboard. They wait, like the prince with...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Being a Dentist in a Digital World
It is an astonishing but easily overlooked fact that almost all of us are carrying around in our pockets devices far more sophisticated in computing power...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Understanding Screw-Retained Implant Restorations
In a previous article, I discussed the pros and cons of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. In my own practice I have been increasing...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Create a Meaningful Team Compensation Strategy
Implementing bonus programs for dental teams can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand you want to share your success with those who have helped you...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Do You Measure Case Acceptance Correctly?
A question that many dentists obsess about and one that I am often asked is, 'What is a good case acceptance rate?' It's not a question that is as simple as...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Spear Weekly Announcements 1/27 - 1/31
With all the new additions and innovations Spear continues to provide each week to benefit restorative dentists, we want to ensure that everyone is aware...
Cody Lopez | 10 years ago ›
Being 'Up Front' About Patient Payments
In a recent article, I wrote about the importance of getting patients appointed for the nearest date possible after they agree to treatment. This way...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›