Associates

Take Control of Your Career

As you advance in your career, the pressure doesn’t let up — it gets heavier. Associates with real experience still find themselves stuck in the same daily grind: patients who hesitate, production that plateaus, and ownership that feels just out of reach. Don’t keep grinding without growth.  

A Spear membership for associates gives you a clear path to sharpen skills, accelerate income, and finally build the career momentum you’ve been working for. 

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Associates

Why join Spear?

A Spear membership grows with you as your goals evolve — from single-tooth dentistry to complex cases, and from associate to potential practice ownership. With advanced workshops and leadership training in a supportive environment, you’ll move beyond surviving to thriving in every stage of your career. 

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Deepen your clinical expertise with Facially Generated Treatment Planning — our renowned treatment planning system that helps associates diagnose and deliver predictable, patient-centered outcomes. 

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Expand your career focus through transition pathways covering ownership models, contracts, and compensation.

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Build your confidence as a leader with specialized training programs and personalized support.

You won’t just level up — you’ll move forward with clarity, confidence, and community behind you.

Schedule a quick call with a Spear Advisor to map your goals →

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Kick-start your career

Too many dentists spend their early years in survival mode. We believe they should be in acceleration mode.

That’s why Spear and Cain Watters & Associates joined forces to give you a smarter strategy for clinical growth, wealth-building, and long-term fulfillment in dentistry. 

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Education that
 moves you forward

Dentists who invest in continuing education report 25% higher case acceptance rates and faster clinical efficiency, giving you an edge early in your career. 

Every skill you sharpen as an associate with Spear pays off — faster case acceptance, fewer mistakes, and more efficient workflows that increase production and profitability. That means more predictable paychecks now and stronger potential for your future. 

Education that
 moves you forward

Spear’s educational content isn’t just about more CE — it’s about transforming the way you practice every day. 

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    World-class faculty

    Learn from leading clinicians and educators who share proven techniques you can apply the next day.

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    On-demand CE library

    Thousands of lessons, clinical pathways, CE certificates, and Clinical Bites for quick, actionable wins that save chair time.

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    Campus workshop discounts

    Gain live, hands-on mastery at seminars and workshops — at a lower cost, so you get more return on investment.

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    Jumpstart retreat

    A two-day immersive experience that builds diagnostic confidence, sharpens patient communication, and sets you up for long-term growth.

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    Spear Talk forum

    Collaborate with peers and experts in a private forum where real problems get real solutions — without sales pitches.

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    Dedicated Customer Success Manager

    Get personalized guidance to map your learning journey and keep your growth on track.

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    Mobile app access

    Learn anytime, anywhere, with tools that fit your busy schedule.

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    And more

    A complete ecosystem designed to help you grow your skills, income, and confidence.

  • Hear From Your Peers

    “I describe Spear as ‘a dental school for dentists.’ The workshops are designed as building blocks of information that, when taken in order, make sense of so many problems dentists encounter day to day, and the continuum of topics is unparalleled.”

    — Dr. Jaclyn Schuler, Dakota Dental, South Dakota

  • Hear From Your Peers

    “I think the biggest hurdle for a new dentist is understanding the big picture instead of relying on single-tooth dentistry. Spear Education gave me a foundation and a structure to follow.”

    — Dr. Anthony Nguyen, ARTSCI Dental, California

  • Hear From Your Peers

    “Spear is the place for anyone wanting to take their dentistry to the next level.”

    — Dr. Russell Jensen, Maple Grove Dentistry, Idaho

  • Hear From Your Peers

    “I’ve been around long enough to recognize that all those things that we were taught in dental school were meant to bring us to Spear’s way of thinking in the end.” 

    — Dr. Don Anderson, Donald S. Anderson Family Dentistry, California

FAQ

Associates FAQ

What makes Spear different from other dental CE?

Most CE focuses on single procedures. Spear gives you a comprehensive framework — from diagnosis to case acceptance — with real-world guidance you can use immediately. 

Associates FAQ

How does the Jumpstart retreat help associates like me?

Jumpstart is a hands-on, immersive workshop designed to quickly build confidence in techniques and skills. You leave with skills you can apply the next day and a roadmap for growth.

Associates FAQ

I can do CE anywhere. Why do I need Spear Online?

CE alone won’t move your career forward. Spear Online connects education with mentorship, structured pathways, and community so you actually implement what you learn — and see results in your practice.