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...
Jeffrey Bonk | 3 weeks ago ›
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.
Doug Benting | 1 month ago ›
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.
Jeffrey Bonk | 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 ›
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.
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 months ago ›
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...
Spear Team | 2 months ago ›
Dental Tools and Equipment: Tips for Lifecycle Management
Managing dental tools and equipment throughout their lifecycle – from procurement to disposal – enhances efficiency and safeguards staff...
Spear Team | 2 months ago ›
Back to Basics #1: Diagnosing Periodontitis with 2018’s Classification
The 2018 periodontal classification changed the process for diagnosing periodontitis. In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Du Toit examines the...
Jonathan Du Toit | 2 months ago ›
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.
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 months ago ›
Review of Findings (ROF) Part 3: The Why
Dr. Margaret Frankel explains the philosophy behind the 'review of findings' consultation and why it can be adapted for specific kinds of patients.
Margaret Frankel | 3 months ago ›
Review of Findings (ROF) Part 2: The How
Dr. Margaret Frankel describes the details of how to conduct an effective review of findings (ROF) consultation with a patient.
Margaret Frankel | 3 months ago ›
Optimizing Digital Workflows: A Comprehensive Approach for Pathway Wear
Dr. Douglas Benting shares the benefits of optimizing digital workflows through analog, digital, and hybrid approaches to pathway wear.
Doug Benting | 5 months ago ›