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Flash Systems for Dental Photography

Flash Systems for Dental Photography

When choosing flash systems in dental photography, consider skill level, as novices may prefer simpler options while advanced users seek better control.

| 1 week ago
Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #2: Communication Tips

Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #2: Communication Tips

Dr. Mitrani provides tips to improve communication and the dentist-patient relationship in part 2 of this...

| 2 weeks ago
Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #1: Overcoming Biases

Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #1: Overcoming Biases

Dr. Mitrani advises not to overlook bias from the old dental patient relationship when building a new one in part 1 of this 2-part...

| 3 weeks ago
Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab
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Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab

Every dentist has faced 'the dreaded phone call' from the restoration lab about space discrepancies. Dr. Jeffrey Bonk gives practical tips to cut down...

| 3 weeks ago
5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From

5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From

Dentist lab communications aren't always easy. Dr. Roman goes through five cases—and gives lessons learned—from miscommunication in practice.

| 1 month ago
How to Have Situational Awareness in Dentistry
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How to Have Situational Awareness in Dentistry

Knowing how to have situational awareness is key to ensuring strong treatment outcomes. Gain insights from Custer's Last Stand to apply to your planning.

| 1 month ago
Battling the Dental Overtreatment Tsunami in Today's Market
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Battling the Dental Overtreatment Tsunami in Today's Market

Communication is key to fighting dental overtreatment. Dr. Mitrani explains how to help patients avoid pitfalls through a real-life patient story.

| 1 month ago
Creating Value in the New Patient Experience
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Creating Value in the New Patient Experience

Dr. Curt Ringhofer discusses how to tailor your new patient experience to create value for comprehensive care.

| 1 month 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.

| 2 months 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...

| 2 months ago
Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough
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Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough

Dr. John Carson walks through a case where a custom abutment needs to be further customized.

| 2 months ago
Back to Basics #2: Applying 2018’s Periodontitis Diagnosis Criteria

Back to Basics #2: Applying 2018’s Periodontitis Diagnosis Criteria

The 2018 periodontal classification changed the process for diagnosing periodontitis. In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Du Toit put these...

| 2 months ago