Etch vs. Ivoclean: Cleaning Up the Ceramic Confusion
Dr. Mary Anne Salcetti takes a look at ceramic restorations and their cleaning and etching.
Mary Anne Salcetti | 5 years ago ›
Return On Investment in the Dental Practice
Understanding the basics of ROI (return on investment) is crucial to enhancing technology and profitability in your practice.
Gary DeWood | 6 years ago ›
I'm always interested in what's new and pragmatic in our clinical and laboratory world. I have never been satisfied with the use of rubber bands to...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›![Treat or Extract? [Part I]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Treat-Extract-2.png)
We are often faced with the question of having to decide on whether to extract or treat a tooth with endodontic or periodontal issues....
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
I had an interesting visit to a company here in Scottsdale that is fabricating 'digital' dentures. The technique is based on impressions that are stitched...
Gary DeWood | 12 years ago ›
Lithium Disilicate Resin-Retained Adhesive Bridgework in Fixed Prosthodontics
Dr. Jason Smithson explains why lithium disilicate resin-retain adhesive bridgework leads to better clinical outcomes and is less expensive or time consuming...
Jason Smithson | 3 years ago ›
Low-Level Laser Therapy In Dentistry - Was 'Star Trek' Technology That Far Out?
Have you ever utilized low-level laser therapy in your practice? Learn more about the benefits and considerations of this emerging dental technology.
Kevin Huff | 5 years ago ›
A Simple Tip to Evaluate and Adjust Interproximal Contacts
Have you ever over adjusted an interproximal contact of direct restorations? Unfortunately this happens to all of us on occasion and in most cases (unless...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Those blasted buccal shots! Hard to see and hard to be sure that the correct alignment and framing are in the image. Most of the time, I believe that...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
This recent emergency patient just had the restoration on his molar placed about four days prior to seeing me. He was complaining of...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Improve Your Bitewings With a Cotton Tip Applicator
If you're like me, you or your team has trouble getting the contacts on bitewings open at times. I would like to share a simple tip to help you get those...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Is It a Good Idea to Repair Crown Margins?
We would always like to be able to repair crown margins that have developed recurrent decay for our patients; however, while this is possible in some...
John Carson | 5 years ago ›