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...
Jonathan Du Toit | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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 | 3 months ago ›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.
Jason Smithson | 3 months ago ›Enamel Rods: The Key to Successful Restorative Adhesion
Dr. Jefferey Bonk outlines the importance of the role enamel rods play in ensuring optimal adhesion and ideal longevity of restorations.
Jeffrey Bonk | 4 months ago ›Four Key Elements of Esthetic Dentistry and the Importance of the Prototype
Spear's Dr. Ricardo Mitrani outlines the four key elements of communicating esthetic considerations and the importance of utilizing a prototype.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›Three Keys to Ceramic Dental Adhesion: Enamel, Dentin, and Cementum Variations
Longevity and retention of direct composite restorations or indirect ceramic veneers depend on adequate adhesion to the tooth surface, making ceramic...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›Managing Diastemas With Veneers
Check out this FGTP-based approach to managing the challenging issue of diastemas with veneers.
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›A Comprehensive Guide To Biologic Width
Don't violate the biologic width. Learn more about this term, its significance to the clinician and what happens if you don't take it into consideration.
Frank Spear | 2 years ago ›Restorative Movement of Mal-aligned Teeth: A Collaborative Approach
Learn a step-by-step approach – for both the dentist and ceramist – to make the restorative movement of teeth...
Josh Rogoff | 2 years ago ›‘Unconscious Incompetence’ to ‘Conscious Competence:’ Awareness Through FGTP
See how a classic 'black triangle' complaint highlights the benefits of implementing Facially Generated Treatment Planning in relation to patient emotional...
Jeffrey Bonk | 3 years ago ›New Course: Managing Open Interdental Spaces with Indirect Veneers
In his latest Spear Online course, Dr. Bob Winter addresses how to manage black triangles and diastemas with indirect veneer restorations.
Bonnie Serino | 3 years ago ›