Success Stories
In their own words, leaders and members share how Spear Study Clubs
have impacted their lives, practices and communities.
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"All in all, I'd say it's a '10'."
Two years after becoming a periodontist in 1997, Dr. Barget joined a well-established practice. As a lecturer and clinical researcher, he understands the value of staying engaged with the profession at a high level, and the value of sharing that passion for excellence with colleagues. That's a big reason he has started not one, but two, Spear Study Clubs.
Dr. Barget's StoryDr. David Barget
Periodontist,
Scottsdale, Az.
"This is one of the simplest things you can do to transform your relationships with your colleagues and do more high-value cases."
During his 18 years in practice, Dr. Domagala has participated in a number of study groups, but four years ago he launched his own Spear Study Club. Learn more about what made him start, and why he is so happy with his decision.
Dr. Domagala's StoryDr. Peter Domagala
Periodontist,
Gurney, Ill.
"Leading this study club has elevated my practice."
Since 1997, Dr. Kim's California practice has enjoyed consistent growth because he maintains a pure focus on the highest quality of patient care, with uncompromised effort in collegial improvement. He attributes a big part of his success to his involvement with Spear Study Clubs
Dr. Kim's StoryDr. Joseph S. Kim
Oral Surgeon,
Mountain View, Calif.
"My practice is at a new level since I started hosting this study club."
Dr. Orphanos graduated from dental school in 1992 and two years later became a periodontist at the age of 27, when he graduated first in his class at Tufts University. In 2010, he started a Spear Study Club; the experience has added a new dimension to an already distinguished career.
Dr. Orphanos's StoryDr. Ernest Orphanos
Periodontist,
Boca Raton, Fla.
"I like the opportunity it gives me to be a leader in the dental community."
Dr. Greg Phillips is one of only two periodontists in Columbus, a community of about 38,000, 45 minutes outside of Indianapolis. He opened his specialty practice in 1992 (he had previously practiced for five years as a GP), and over the years he's come to some interesting conclusions about what makes for an effective study club.
Dr. Phillips's StoryDr. Greg Phillips
Periodontist,
Columbus, Ind.
"I'm seeing a definite increase in the number of complex cases."
Dr. Neil Sundheimer is an oral surgeon (and M.D.) who has been part of a two-location group practice since 1995. Over the years, he has been involved in a number of efforts to learn and grow with his referring dentists, but nothing has really delivered results the way his Spear Study Club has.
Dr. Sundheimer's StoryDr. Neil Sundheimer
Oral Surgeon,
Canton, Ohio