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How Mobile Dentistry is Closing Care Barriers (and How You Can Help)

How Mobile Dentistry is Closing Care Barriers (and How You Can Help)

Mobile dentistry closes healthcare gaps by serving underserved communities. Opening clinics is more affordable than most practitioners expect. Learn more...

| 13 hours ago
The Cooling Rate and Its Impact on Zirconia Strength

The Cooling Rate and Its Impact on Zirconia Strength

Dr. Doug Benting discusses the cooling rate that occurs after the sintering process and how it affects the flexural strength of zirconia restorations.

| 1 week ago
Self-Awareness:  An Essential Trait of Contemporary Teambuilding

Self-Awareness: An Essential Trait of Contemporary Teambuilding

Spear's Dr. Ricardo Mitrani, discusses the benefits of using self-awareness in teambuilding to create healthier and happier relationships.

| 1 month ago
6 Ways to Improve Dental Case Acceptance

6 Ways to Improve Dental Case Acceptance

To enhance dental case acceptance, dentists must prioritize driving value for patients by offering comprehensive and personalized care. Here are six tips...

| 1 month ago
Overcoming Failure in Dentistry:  Analyzing Interdisciplinary Collateral Damage

Overcoming Failure in Dentistry: Analyzing Interdisciplinary Collateral Damage

Addressing failure in dentistry involves probing root causes. Here, Dr. Mitrani explores interdisciplinary communication, planning, and execution barriers.

| 1 month ago
Optimizing Your Dental Office Communication Systems

Optimizing Your Dental Office Communication Systems

Unlock the potential of your dental office communication system. From role assignments to empowering patients, learn strategies for seamless care coordination.

| 2 months ago
Best Practices for Dental Records Retention

Best Practices for Dental Records Retention

Dental records retention is complex due to varying laws and requirements. Learn essential best practices to streamline compliance and safeguard patient...

| 2 months ago
Building a Lean Dental Practice: Trimming Waste While Enhancing Care

Building a Lean Dental Practice: Trimming Waste While Enhancing Care

Building a Lean dental practice enhances patient experiences. Define value, map flows, improve processes, establish pull, and continuously improve.

| 3 months ago
How to Curate a Relaxing and Legal Dental Office Music Playlist

How to Curate a Relaxing and Legal Dental Office Music Playlist

Dental office music can help put patients at ease, but you need to carefully curate a playlist that is soothing, sensitive, and properly licensed.

| 3 months ago
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 1: Etiology

Managing the Midline Diastema Part 1: Etiology

In the first of a 3-part series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson examines the etiology of the condition and what initial exams should include.

| 3 months ago
Why Dental Workshops Work: The Crucial Role in Continuing Education

Why Dental Workshops Work: The Crucial Role in Continuing Education

Taking time to attend a dental workshop may seem tough but Dr. Darin Dichter explains why dental workshops work and why they are worth the time away from...

| 3 months ago
A Dentist's Guide to Dental Data Analytics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

A Dentist's Guide to Dental Data Analytics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Use data analytics to enhance the patient experience, staff performance & marketing ROI. Improve treatment outcomes effectively based on empirical...

| 3 months ago