I used to miss out on taking pictures because my assistant and I would have to search all over the office for the mirrors, retractors, and camera parts before we were ready to snap an image. By the time she found everything … Read more
I’m still gratified by the response we’re getting to the launch of the Open Wide Foundation, which I talked about in a recent post. Every day I’m seeing more people coming aboard, more economic support, more commitments from dentists who … Read more
A few weeks ago I suffered a shocking personal tragedy: I lost my cell phone. There I was, emerging from the security checkpoint at the airport, on my way to catch a flight, and my phone was gone. I broke … Read more
My friend Lee Brady told me about a book called Inbound Marketing by Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah. Lee just returned to private practice and other teaching activities after being with us and helping get Spear Education off the ground. … Read more
Although many dentists see temporization as a challenge of complex dentistry, exceptional provisionals can put your dentistry front and center. When your patients show off their esthetic, durable temporaries, you may gain permanent practice fans. See Frank’s tips and case photos for … Read more
For years I have spoken about how a meaningful life is a life full of feelings of abundance and gratitude. That’s an idea that is reinforced in all of our various faith traditions, and I know we all accept it … Read more
On May 6, 1954, an Englishman named Roger Bannister did something no human being had done before: he ran a mile in under four minutes. This wasn’t just any athletic record being broken. For years many reputable people—scientists, physicians, and … Read more
Frank shares the vision behind the Spear Open Wide Foundation, created to provide dentistry to underserved countries. If you cannot see this video, please visit www.speareducation.com/blog.
You learn to do by doing—that’s something we come to understand as we get older. But remember when you were first discovering new capabilities, and the process of acquiring new skills seemed almost magical? If not, take a look at … Read more
Ever wonder how the guys on the podium get these great shots with a black background? There are two ways; one is to manipulate the image in your image management program, which is often a challenge. The other is to … Read more