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Managing Open Interdental Spaces with Indirect Veneer Restorations: Communication with the Dental Technician (Part 4)
Beyond Restoration

Managing Open Interdental Spaces with Indirect Veneer Restorations: Communication with the Dental Technician (Part 4)

Learn how to manage open interdental spaces, diastemas, or black triangles, with consideration to stronger communication with the dental technician.

| 4 years ago ›
A Business Model for TMD and Airway Dentistry
Airway

A Business Model for TMD and Airway Dentistry

While 3D imaging is vital to understand many dental problems, dentists are often challenged when it comes to developing a practice model that allows for...

| 4 years ago ›
How to Phase Treatment
Beyond Restoration

How to Phase Treatment

Dr. Gregg Kinzer provides a visual essay on how to phase a restorative dental treatment plan.

| 4 years ago ›
New Study Club Module – Dental Practice ‘Digital Footprint’
Spear Updates

New Study Club Module – Dental Practice ‘Digital Footprint’

In this new module, Spear Study Club members learn an action plan to optimize their dental practice's digital footprint.

| 4 years ago ›
What a Culture of Success Looks Like
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Practice Management

What a Culture of Success Looks Like

Learn what it takes to develop a more intentional dental office culture that promotes health and well-being.

| 4 years ago ›
Orthodontic Therapy and the Airway – An AAO White Paper Review
Airway

Orthodontic Therapy and the Airway – An AAO White Paper Review

Airway management expert Dr. Jeff Rouse weighs in on the AAO's white paper, 'Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Orthodontics.'

| 4 years ago ›
Finishing Anterior Composite: How to Recreate Natural Enamel Morphology and Texture
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Beyond Restoration

Finishing Anterior Composite: How to Recreate Natural Enamel Morphology and Texture

Learn step-by-step how to finish and polish anterior composite restorations to look like natural tooth enamel.

| 4 years ago ›
Giving & Receiving Feedback in the Dental Practice
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Practice Team

Giving & Receiving Feedback in the Dental Practice

Providing your dental team with constructive feedback provides them with the greatest opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

| 4 years ago ›
Mastering the Art and Science of Team Meetings (Yes, Virtual Ones, Too)
Practice Management

Mastering the Art and Science of Team Meetings (Yes, Virtual Ones, Too)

Imtiaz Manji reminds us just how vitally important dental team meetings are to achieving goals that drive practice growth, and what leaders can do to...

| 4 years ago ›
Beyond Titanium: The Revolution of Zirconia Dental Implants
Implants

Beyond Titanium: The Revolution of Zirconia Dental Implants

Dental patient demand for metal-free alternative to titanium has increased, and zirconia implants are now expected to capture about 10% of the...

| 4 years ago ›
Reconsidering Patient Financial Arrangements for a New Reality
Practice Management

Reconsidering Patient Financial Arrangements for a New Reality

By asking the right filtering questions and having the right conversations, you will be able to determine each dental patient's mindset and current profile...

| 4 years ago ›
Dental ‘Cloacopaprology’ — Minimal Invasive Tissue Retraction
Beyond Restoration

Dental ‘Cloacopaprology’ — Minimal Invasive Tissue Retraction

Learn a minimal invasive and cost-effective secret in obtaining predictable and efficient preparation margins that give adequate tissue retraction for...

| 4 years ago ›