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Caries Detection, Part I: What Do You See?
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Caries Detection, Part I: What Do You See?

We take a comprehensive look at dental caries, from the latest research to photographic and radiographic images showing a variety of examples.

| 6 years ago
Predictably Managing Deep Carious Lesions
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Predictably Managing Deep Carious Lesions

The decision of how to effectively manage deep carious lesions can easily feel overwhelming - here are some tips to do so smoothly and predictably.

| 6 years ago
Better Communication, Cases and Camaraderie With Spear Study Clubs

Better Communication, Cases and Camaraderie With Spear Study Clubs

For these doctors, Spear Study Clubs have been a game-changer when it comes to interdisciplinary communication, case acceptance and patient satisfaction.

| 6 years ago
Tooth Extrusion For Implant Site Development: What Your Team Needs To Know

Tooth Extrusion For Implant Site Development: What Your Team Needs To Know

What do you need to know in order to get your entire interdisciplinary team on the same page about tooth extrusion for implant site development?

| 6 years ago
Spear Faculty Featured On 3 New Dental Podcasts
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Spear Faculty Featured On 3 New Dental Podcasts

Check out the Spear faculty's latest guest appearances on dental podcasts!

| 6 years ago
Correction of Misaligned Teeth with Restorations
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Correction of Misaligned Teeth with Restorations

What are the benefits, limitations and risks associated with correcting misaligned teeth through restorative treatment?

| 6 years ago
23 Tips For Choosing the Best Patient Education Resources
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23 Tips For Choosing the Best Patient Education Resources

Patient education is a critical cog in the dental practice, but with so many options in the marketplace, how do you determine what will be most effective?

| 6 years ago
Why Adhesive On Your Instrument Is Negatively Affecting Your Bond Strength
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Why Adhesive On Your Instrument Is Negatively Affecting Your Bond Strength

Are you struggling with stickiness while placing composites? Make sure this isn't your issue.

| 6 years ago
Connecting Teeth and Implants: Yes, No, Maybe?

Connecting Teeth and Implants: Yes, No, Maybe?

When do you connect an implant to a tooth? Dr. Frank Spear looks at various clinical cases to find the answers.

| 6 years ago
Contingency, Priority and Risk Protocol For Treatment: Part II

Contingency, Priority and Risk Protocol For Treatment: Part II

When planning and facilitating treatment, how do you know what to prioritize and what the potential risks are? This article will help you understand.

| 6 years ago
Diagnostic Wax-Up Fabrication: Periodontal and Implant Treatment

Diagnostic Wax-Up Fabrication: Periodontal and Implant Treatment

This article will help you determine when to prescribe a wax-up in cases that necessitate restorative and periodontal or implant procedures.

| 6 years ago
How To Help Patients Value Dentistry: One Dentist's Firsthand Experience
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How To Help Patients Value Dentistry: One Dentist's Firsthand Experience

It can be tricky to figure out how to get a patient to fully understand the value of treatment - this story is a great example of how to succeed in that.

| 6 years ago