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A Simple Method to Track Success
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A Simple Method to Track Success

To achieve success in dentistry, clinical excellence is a given. But part of running a dental practice is about running a business. The margins in the...

| 10 years ago
New Discussion Forum Stirs Up Chatter Between Dentists
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New Discussion Forum Stirs Up Chatter Between Dentists

When clinicians have questions, Spear TALK connects them with other dentists to find the answers. All clinicians have been there. You have a patient...

| 10 years ago
A Reality Check for Your Capacity
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A Reality Check for Your Capacity

In a recent article I talked about the difference between busyness and real productivity. Another great way to determine whether your state of busyness...

| 10 years ago
Managing Failures Due to Pathway Wear: Part I

Managing Failures Due to Pathway Wear: Part I

To continue with my series of articles discussing pathway wear, I'd like to introduce a patient that was referred to the office in need of new restorations....

| 10 years ago
Are You Productive or Just Busy?

Are You Productive or Just Busy?

There is a big difference between being productive, and just busy. I know many dentists who are extraordinarily productive, where they and their patients...

| 10 years ago
Tom Case Study: Fabricating Shell Provisionals
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Tom Case Study: Fabricating Shell Provisionals

In a recent article, 'Tom Case Study: Treatment Planning Part I', I walked you through my treatment plan for retired dentist, Tom. In this article,...

| 10 years ago
The Hidden Cost of Accounts Receivables

The Hidden Cost of Accounts Receivables

The most common cause of difficulties in relationships is mismatched expectations. And as we all know, when those expectations revolve around money, things...

| 10 years ago
The Beauty of the Custom Incisal Guide Table
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The Beauty of the Custom Incisal Guide Table

In my most recent articles, I've been going over how to treat patients with failed dentition due to pathway wear. As clinicians it's important to...

| 10 years ago
How to Get Your Schedule to Work for You
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How to Get Your Schedule to Work for You

If you are still scheduling on a strictly 'first come, first served' basis, doing whatever procedures come in, whenever they come in. You are being driven...

| 10 years ago
Quarterly Spotlight: April-June 2013

Quarterly Spotlight: April-June 2013

As we continue to offer insightful content by the Spear faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The...

| 10 years ago
A Great Strategy to Integrate a New Associate: Part II

A Great Strategy to Integrate a New Associate: Part II

Recently, I wrote an article about a strategy for integrating a new associate into the practice. It produced some passionate responses in the comments...

| 10 years ago
Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations

Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations

In a previous article I discussed the three options in fabricating a provisional shell restoration. This type of provisional is best suited for full crown...

| 10 years ago