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Spear Releases Patient Education Videos On Equilibration, Centric Relation and Occlusion

Spear Releases Patient Education Videos On Equilibration, Centric Relation and Occlusion

These new patient education videos from Spear will help your patients understand the process of equilibration as well as centric relation and healthy...

| 7 years ago
Demystifying Manipulation for Obtaining Centric Relation
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Demystifying Manipulation for Obtaining Centric Relation

This article will help you understand how and why to use the manipulation technique to obtain centric relation.

| 7 years ago
Why Metrics Matter
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Why Metrics Matter

This article will help you understand how metrics can help you measure goals and progress in real time for more successful patient treatment and practice...

| 7 years ago
Punishment For "Needing" a MAD: Condemned To Suboptimal Treatment?
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Punishment For "Needing" a MAD: Condemned To Suboptimal Treatment?

Treatment planning for patients with a mandibular advancement device involves a lot of complexities and compromises.

| 7 years ago
Should Dentists Recommend Wearing Dentures During Sleep?
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Should Dentists Recommend Wearing Dentures During Sleep?

Years of research have shown the risks of wearing dentures to sleep, but its major airway benefits are worth considering.

| 7 years ago
Link Between Medications and Bruxism?
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Link Between Medications and Bruxism?

Studies show that there is evidence to support the theory that using SSRI medications can lead to sleep bruxism.

| 7 years ago
The Societal Bias For a Dental Appointment - An Editorial
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The Societal Bias For a Dental Appointment - An Editorial

The societal bias against dental treatment can have a negative impact on things like case acceptance and patient retention - but there is hope.

| 7 years ago
Defining Hypopnea: What's In a Number?

Defining Hypopnea: What's In a Number?

Developing a solid understanding and definition of hypopnea is key to strengthening links between medicine and dentistry.

| 7 years ago
Spear Releases Course On Helping Patients Achieve Appropriate Health

Spear Releases Course On Helping Patients Achieve Appropriate Health

Learn more about helping patients achieve appropriate health and getting your entire team on board with the process.

| 7 years ago
Your First Five Years: Advice for New Dentists
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Your First Five Years: Advice for New Dentists

The first five years of a young dentist's career can set the stage for decades of professional success.

| 7 years ago
Managing Oligodontia: A Case Report

Managing Oligodontia: A Case Report

This case study profiles a teen with oligodontia and describes the lengthy interdisciplinary process associated with treating the condition.

| 7 years ago
5 Tips To Be Adequately Compensated For Your Dentistry
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5 Tips To Be Adequately Compensated For Your Dentistry

If you're offering your patients skilled, high-quality dental care, you need and deserve to be compensated adequately.

| 7 years ago