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 week 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 | 2 weeks ago ›Portability in Practice: Understanding License by Credential in Dentistry
License by credential is a streamlined way for dental professions to start practicing in a new state. Here's what you need to know about it.
Spear Team | 3 weeks 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 | 4 weeks 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 | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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 | 1 month ago ›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.
Spear Team | 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 | 4 months ago ›The Importance of White Balance in Dental Photography
Spear's Dr. Andy Janiga shares the importance of white balance in dental photography and best practices in camera settings.
Andy Janiga | 4 months ago ›Engaging Patients with Your Dental Waiting Room TV
Using your dental waiting room TV to distract and educate patients during treatment can improve the patient experience and reduce anxiety and pain.
Spear Team | 4 months ago ›A Crash Course in Dental Cements for Restorative Procedures
Dr. Melissa Seibert discusses the kinds of dental cements used in restorative procedures, their differing properties, and which types to use with which...
Melissa Seibert | 4 months ago ›