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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Two Restorative Uses for Teflon Tape in Dentistry
Dr. Andy Janiga shares the versatile nature of Teflon tape in restorative dentistry to enhance precision in deep margin elevation procedures and Class...
Andy Janiga | 6 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 | 11 months ago ›
Immediate Dentin Sealing: What We Know
Dr. Melissa Siebert explains the concept and history of immediate dentin sealing (IDS) and examines the research on its benefits and disadvantages.
Melissa Seibert | 1 year ago ›
3 Examples of SMART Goals for Dental Assistant Success in 2023
Building a strong team is an important part of a successful practice. This article gives three examples of SMART goals for dental assistants that focus...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
Getting the SRA Abutment Right in Implant-Supported Restorations
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains how altering the angle of an SRA abutment can optimize screw access design when fabricating certain implant-supported restorations.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Accurate Bite Records and Mounting Models Made Easy
Dr. John Carson reveals simple tips and techniques to make more accurate bite records and mounting models.
John Carson | 1 year ago ›
How Pulp Testing Can Benefit Restorative Dentistry
Spear's Dr. Andy Janiga explains how restorative dentists can benefit from the use of pulp testing before starting treatment on a patient.
Andy Janiga | 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 ›
Using Golden Percentage in Dentistry for Ideal Tooth Proportions
One of the critical aspects of esthetic dentistry is creating geometric or mathematical proportions for esthetic outcomes. Applying the concept of golden...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›