Post-Pandemic Dentistry: Bruxism, Tooth Wear, and Communication
Dr. Frank Spear explores considerations for pandemic-induced increases in bruxism—and discusses how the co-diagnosis approach can inspire action.
Frank Spear | 3 years ago ›
12 Things Dentists Say That Undermines Team Psychological Safety—and What to Say Instead
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explores 12 reasons why practice owners struggle to foster psychological safety—and why a 'litmus test' is valuable.
Ricardo Mitrani | 3 years ago ›
Shedding Light on the Dark Side of Dentistry—a Conversation with Dr. Kyle Stanley
Dr. Martin Mendelson and Dr. Kyle Stanley sit down to discuss mental health for dental professionals, and how identity and pressure to succeed impacts...
Karen Hewell | 3 years ago ›
Social Media in the Dental Practice—a Primer
Dr. Suzanna Sayegh shares why social media is the key to practice growth and patient education in the digital age.
Suzanna Sayegh | 3 years ago ›
Bonding Indirect Restoration – Do You Need to Polish the Resin Cement Gap?
Dr. Bob Winter shares his technique to achieve a smooth composite resin cement line with less bacterial adherence and healthier gingival tissue.
Robert Winter | 3 years ago ›
The Future of Dentistry: Continuing Education in the Digital Age
Spear Talk moderators and campus mentors Drs. Jeff Bonk and Jeff Lineberry discuss what the future holds for dental continuing education—on campus and online.
Jeffrey Bonk | 3 years ago ›
Spear Member Highlight – Dr. Daniel Balderrama
Meet Dr. Daniel Balderrama, an Illinois-based practice owner and Spear member who transformed his team through continuing education with Spear.
Karen Hewell | 3 years ago ›
Seven Proven Ways to Ramp Up Your Referral Relationships
Ready to supercharge your referral relationships? Resident faculty expert Aimee Fletcher shares focused and effective strategies for dental specialists.
Aimee Fletcher | 3 years ago ›
Creating Psychological Safety in the Dental Practice – Three Key Considerations
Psychological safety is the key to growth and innovation in the dental practice—but how can you foster it? Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shares tips from his own experience.
Ricardo Mitrani | 3 years ago ›
Building Trust through Better Communication – a Conversation with Amy Morgan
Practice management expert Amy Morgan discusses why communication is the key to building (and rebuilding) trust in a noisy world.
Karen Hewell | 3 years ago ›
3 Guiding Principles for New Dentists
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shares his advice for new dentists and recent dental school graduates to create a meaningful and prosperous career.
Ricardo Mitrani | 3 years ago ›
Post-Pandemic Dentistry: TMD Fact and Fiction
Dr. Jim McKee explores why the pervasive myth behind TMD could contribute to missed diagnoses and improper treatment—and how doctors and teams can avoid it.
Jim McKee | 3 years ago ›