Don't let downtime in your hygiene schedule fool you into thinking there is no room for growth. Every schedule will have some down time. However, almost...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
MythBusters: Dentistry Edition
With all the information on the Internet, misinformation spreads easily. In this article, examine the top 5 dental myths your patients might...
Denise Prichard | 12 years ago ›
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...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 12 years ago ›
Acid Etching of Ceramic Before Bonding
Learn more about acid etching ceramic restorations prior to bonding.
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›
Tooth Wear Appliances: Posterior Pivots
To pick up where I left off in the previous article about tooth wear appliances, a posterior pivot is the opposite of an anterior bite plane. This appliance...
Frank Spear | 12 years ago ›
An Important Message for Young Dentists Who Want to Buy a Practice
When most dentists envision buying a practice they see the process as being a quick turnaround transfer of power: 'I give you the money, you introduce...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
I just finished a week at Open Wide Foundation's clinic in Peronia, Guatemala. It was a chance for me to grow, yet again, in this life I love. I...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
During an average patient visit how much time do you spend talking? It may seem natural that you would be the one with more to say during a consultation;...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Meeting Dentists Around the Globe
Having celebrated my one year anniversary with Spear (can you believe it?!) I took a couple weeks off to explore the globe and embarked on a cruise...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Create a Great Impression and Reduce Stress
I was treating a patient recently and came across a common problem. Fortunately, I already had a solution based on trial and error. When...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 12 years ago ›
Are You Having 'Value of the Mouth' Conversations?
Very few people plan for dental care in their budget, and case acceptance will always depend to some degree on affordability. However, affordability is...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
An ancient Ayurvedic method, commonly known as oil pulling, may help prevent enamel erosion and gum disease among other things such as headaches, chronic...
Denise Prichard | 12 years ago ›