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Study Suggests Fear of Dentist is Passed on By Parents
Beyond Restoration

Study Suggests Fear of Dentist is Passed on By Parents

According to a release from Platforma SINC, a new study suggests the emotional transmission of dentist fear among family members and analyzes the different...

| 11 years ago ›
The Problem With Being a Really Good Dentist
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Case Presentation

The Problem With Being a Really Good Dentist

You get a new patient in the chair (always an exciting time) and you provide a comprehensive examination and diagnosis to the best of your abilities...

| 11 years ago ›
What Your Lab Needs to Know: Complex Cases
Techniques & Materials

What Your Lab Needs to Know: Complex Cases

In complex dental cases, essential information may vary from lab to lab. Learn some tips from Dr. Robert Winter on effectively communication.

| 11 years ago ›
Monthly Spotlight [October/November]
Beyond Restoration

Monthly Spotlight [October/November]

With all of the great content offered by the Spear faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The following...

| 11 years ago ›
Every Visit Ends With a Choice
Case Presentation

Every Visit Ends With a Choice

There is a fundamental truth of life in a dental practice, and it's easy to lose sight of: choice. Delivering comprehensive dentistry means spending a...

| 11 years ago ›
How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record
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Techniques & Materials

How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record

A protrusive bite record is taken with Master wax with the mandible pushed forward into a protrusive movement so that the condyle has moved down the...

| 11 years ago ›
Thirty Dollars Away From Your Dream Practice
Practice Management

Thirty Dollars Away From Your Dream Practice

'If I had known it was this simple, I would have done it long ago.' Over the years, I have heard that a lot from grateful and newly-inspired clients, usually...

| 11 years ago ›
I Finally Saw the Light
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Beyond Restoration

I Finally Saw the Light

Let's face it, as dentists we work in a small, confined and dark environment doing very detailed work. In order to do so, it's important to clearly see...

| 12 years ago ›
Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff
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Case Presentation

Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff

When you enter an Apple store you don't get the hard sell from anyone because they don't have to. You were probably 'sold' on Apple long before you came...

| 12 years ago ›
Are You Prepared for Success?
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Practice Management

Are You Prepared for Success?

You have just completed a complex, comprehensive case and it turned out great. The patient is delighted with their new smile and you are especially proud...

| 12 years ago ›
What Your Lab Needs to Know: Simple Anterior Cases
Techniques & Materials

What Your Lab Needs to Know: Simple Anterior Cases

This is the second in the series of articles that discusses what your laboratory needs to know to produce the best-case outcomes for your clients. As...

| 12 years ago ›
MythBusters: Dentistry Edition [Part II]
Beyond Restoration

MythBusters: Dentistry Edition [Part II]

We did it once before and now we're back for more – busting myths! Since your patients have unlimited access to some of the most bogus dentistry...

| 12 years ago ›