The Mystery of Tooth Preparation
Have you ever done a tooth preparation and then found despite having reduced the prescribed amount of structure, you don't have the proper amount of...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
How to Take a Full Arch Impression on a Difficult Patient
Taking a full arch crown and bridge impression on the lower arch can be a difficult and stressful procedure. Here's a technique that may help.
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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 ›
Quick and Easy Single Tooth Provisionals
When I first began making provisionals in dental school, we often took an alginate prior to preparing a tooth for an indirect restoration, especially...
Jeff Lineberry | 11 years ago ›
A Thought Experiment for Dentists
Suppose you could review a full set of clinical records and photographs from 10 years ago for every one of your patients. And suppose you put those...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Value of Anterior Preparation Reduction Guides
Anterior preparation reduction guides are extremely valuable tools which can be used to confirm that there will be adequate space for the restorative...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Are You Ready to Have a Great Day?
Have you ever seen an elite athlete in the hours leading up to an important game or event? In many cases they won't even talk with other people as they...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Three Ways to Ruin the Relationship With Your Technician
One of the areas not often talked about in dentistry is the communication between dentists and lab technicians. This connection is vital not only for...
Martin Mendelson | 11 years ago ›
It was going to be my first liveaboard experience. We had booked our space on the ship for our dive trip in Australia and I was really looking forward...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
How to Approach Problems of Tooth Proportion
In a previous article, I covered the four possible causes for lack of tooth display in patients and how to properly treat them. Continuing...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Why Does it Have to Be This Way?
Those who know me know that I love ocean diving; it's a passion that has become part of who I am. Also, those who know me know that I love my mustache...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›