Spear Faculty Members Shine on The Very Dental Podcast

Two distinguished Spear Faculty members were recent guests on The Very Dental Podcast with host Dr. Alan Mead.

In the episode Bringing Orthodontics to Spear Education, orthodontist Dr. Tyler Rathburn shared his insights on the current state of orthodontics in 2023, including the workshops he leads at Spear Education. The podcast delved into crucial questions surrounding aligners, addressing concerns about their potential overuse and the dynamic landscape of orthodontic therapies. Dr. Rathburn shared his expertise on material advancements, thoughtful appliance selection, and the intersection of orthodontics with airway considerations.

In a subsequent episode, Spreading a Little Endo Love, endodontist Dr. Matt Chesler joined Dr. Mead for an insightful conversation. The podcast covered a spectrum of topics, from the nuanced relationship dentists often have with endodontics to the pivotal role of CBCT in diagnosis and treatment planning. Listeners also gained insights into the hands-on courses Dr. Chesler offers at Spear Education, emphasizing the significance of diagnosis and treatment planning in the field of endodontics.

Dr. Rathburn teaches Spear’s orthodontic curriculum series, which includes Fundamentals of Orthodontic Aligners in Clinical Practice and Advanced Orthodontics Aligner Use. Dr. Chesler teaches Spear’s endodontics curriculum series, which includes Predictability in Clinical Endodontics and Advanced Clinical Endodontics.