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.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 month ago ›
Pre-extraction Therapy for Immediate Implant Placement
Dr. Gonzalo Blasi recounts a case study of an immediate implant placement involving pre-extraction therapy in a patient with specific risk factors.
Gonzalo Blasi | 1 month ago ›
Dental Terms in Spanish to Help You Connect with Patients
Learning basic dental terms in Spanish can help close communication gaps with patients, but you shouldn't stop there. Consider adding cultural development,...
Spear Team | 2 months ago ›
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 2: Challenges
In the second of a 3-part series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson discusses the special challenges you can encounter in providing treatment for...
Jason Smithson | 4 months ago ›
Informed Decision-Making in a Patient’s Buyer’s Journey: The “Bottega Argument”
Dr. Mitrani shares a strategy for helping to drive informed decision-making in a patient's buyer's journey through what he calls, the 'Bottega Argument.'
Ricardo Mitrani | 8 months ago ›
Full Arch Reconstruction: The Strategic Management of Remaining Teeth in Arch Distribution
In this article, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani presents the case for strategically retaining healthy teeth rather than extracting all teeth in a full arch reconstruction.
Ricardo Mitrani | 10 months ago ›
Sequential Extraction Protocol for Full Arch Implant Therapy
In this fully illustrated article, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani show how the Sequential Extraction Protocol can be a preferred alternative in full arch cases.
Ricardo Mitrani | 11 months ago ›
Does an Acid Insult Alone Cause Cupping or Cratering on Exposed Dentin?
Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Robert Winter reveals other factors, beyond acid insult, that can contribute to cupping and cratering on exposed dentin.
Robert Winter | 1 year ago ›
The Advantages of Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani outlines the benefits of implant-assisted RPDs and explains why they can be an ideal 'transitional' treatment option for many patients.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Dental Offices and OSHA: Cross-Contamination Standards
Dental offices must follow OSHA cross-contamination standards to keep their workplace safe and minimize outbreak risks. Read on to review recommendations...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
Tracking and Controlling the Risk of Endocarditis with Dental Procedures
Managing the risk of endocarditis with dental procedures is a matter of tracking, patient education, and the judicious use of antibiotic prophylaxis....
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
Using Dental Metrics as Your Roadmap to Success
Tracking granular level dental metrics specific to your practice can help you build a roadmap to success for years to come. Read on to see how to make...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›