Spear Foundations
Clinical Confidence Starts Here
Build Your Foundation. Grow Your Career. A Foundations membership from Spear is your early-career advantage, designed specifically for dentists in their first 0-5 years of practice.
Get focused clinical education, real-world guidance, and support from a community of peers and mentors — all through the only dental continuing education platform made specifically for dentists like you.
The smartest investment you’ll make
Starting your dental career is an exciting time filled with new opportunities and challenges. Foundations is for dentists in their first five years of practice. Now is the best time to build your clinical confidence, gain career clarity, and access affordable continuing education. It’s the perfect way to invest in yourself with proven training that grows with you.
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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.
Why choose Foundations?
Built for new dentists
Fill learning gaps with information you can use in everyday practice but didn’t perfect in dental school. Master everyday procedures, work faster, and deliver excellent patient care.
Smart investment in yourself
Don’t wait to start building your clinical skills and growing your network. Growing your skills now will build your clinical confidence when it matters most.
Exclusive member opportunities
Local study clubs
Join a local Study Club at a discounted rate with your Foundations membership. Connect with peers in your area for hands-on learning and professional networking. Study Club advisors can help you find the right club for you.
Jumpstart: confident patient care
Learn Spear’s proven approach to Treatment Planning and learn core principles of restorative dentistry in a dedicated course for early-career dentists. Accelerate your success by learning practical skills hands-on with the support of Spear faculty.
FAQ
Foundations FAQ
Who is the Foundations Membership for?
Navigator offers a range of resources to enhance team communication, engagement, and performance, including in-person and virtual workshops, leadership training, and team-building exercises. Foundations is built for dentists in their first five years of practice who want structured, affordable CE to build confidence and clinical skills. It’s ideal for those balancing CE requirements, busy schedules, and student loans — especially if mentorship or clear growth paths are hard to find.
It’s also valuable for practice owners who want to onboard and develop new associates quickly and effectively. The program is designed to foster a cohesive and motivated team, aligned with your practice goals, through continuous development and support.
Foundations FAQ
What makes this membership different from other Spear offerings?
Foundations is designed specifically for early-career dentists, offering a focused, step-by-step path to build real-world confidence. Unlike Spear Online or team-based programs, it delivers curated CE, faculty Q&A sessions, and peer community support — without the overwhelm or high cost.
