One of the areas not often talked about in dentistry is the communication between dentists and lab technicians. This connection is vital not only for efficient workflow, but also for making sure patients receive the best treatment. Read more
131 days ago by Martin Mendelson 2
Having celebrated my one year anniversary with Spear (can you believe it?!) I took a couple weeks off to explore the globe and embarked on a cruise in the Baltic Sea. While I was in Tallinn, Estonia, I had the … Read more
283 days ago by Martin Mendelson 1
I often say there is no one size fits all solution in dental material selection. Of course there are certain materials that have multiple uses based upon the clinical situation but there are no absolutes. I hope you find the … Read more
286 days ago by Martin Mendelson 2
Today’s date is significant for me. It was on this date in 2003 that I last practiced dentistry. I stopped due to chronic pain in my hand. This last day started a journey that has landed me here at Spear … Read more
298 days ago by Martin Mendelson 4
Years ago, I recall learning about the smell and memory connection in dental school. It fascinated me that there is such a strong associative link between the two. What is the connection? Why is this so powerful? Jonah Lehrer blogged … Read more
307 days ago by Martin Mendelson 0
Color is experienced through our eyes. An understanding of our physiology is basic to the application of the principles of color science and shade selection in your dental practice. In dental school, you learned how the eye perceives light differently … Read more
320 days ago by Martin Mendelson 0
The laboratory can only give predictable results if the dentist provides all the necessary information. All relationships between the restorative dentist and the technician come with responsibilities for both parties that need to be met. If we do not fulfill … Read more
327 days ago by Martin Mendelson 0
“Dollars and Dentists” by FRONTLINE in association with the Center for Public Integrity, premiered last night on PBS. The investigative program focused on access to care by the poor and Medicaid fraud by larger group practices. It is hard as a dentist … Read more
327 days ago by Martin Mendelson 4
It’s essential to have confidence in your examination skills to predictably and effectively treat occlusal problems. Most of our patients will exhibit a shift between CR and ICP – a majority of these patients have a very mild shift and … Read more
330 days ago by Martin Mendelson 0
Bruxism has long been an actively discussed topic in dentistry, but the observations and definitions created for dentistry may not be adequate for diagnosing bruxism due to a sleep disorder. No one can really tell you what causes bruxism, but … Read more
335 days ago by Martin Mendelson 1
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