Recommended Spear Workshops

Treatment Planning with Confidence

Treatment Planning with Confidence

Moving beyond single tooth dentistry requires a change in the way we view and speak with patients. This workshop introduces the proven facially generated treatment planning (FGTP) approach to help you treatment plan any patient in your practice, regardless of the complexity.

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Treatment Planning with Confidence

Occlusion in Clinical Practice

Occlusion is one of the most confusing topics in dentistry. Dogmatic, often conflicting, theories coupled with variable dental school and clinical practice experiences often leave clinicians wondering how to best manage their patients.

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Treatment Planning with Confidence

Restorative Design

Tooth preparation is the foundation of what we do as restorative dentists. Crowns, minimal reduction veneers, conventional reduction veneers, extensive reduction veneers, veneerlays, onlays, inlays – the design is dictated by the requirements of the material selected and the outcome desired.

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Rubber Dam Clamps, Floss Ties, and Teflon Tape: Part 4
Techniques & Materials

Rubber Dam Clamps, Floss Ties, and Teflon Tape: Part 4

In part four of Dr. Jason Smithson's series on rubber dams, clamp options, floss ties, and Teflon tape take center stage.

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10 Dental Industry Trends Improving Patient Experiences
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Practice Management

10 Dental Industry Trends Improving Patient Experiences

Dental industry trends that address accessibility, demographic influences, quality, and waiting times will be the ones to evolve into best practices....

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Monitoring the Results of Your Referral Recruitment Program for Your Dental Practice
Practice Management

Monitoring the Results of Your Referral Recruitment Program for Your Dental Practice

Monitoring your employee referral recruitment is essential to weigh its value. In the final part of our series on ERPs, we explore key metrics and improvement...

| 2 weeks ago ›
Rubber Dam in Dental Procedures Part 3: Preparing Your Armamentarium
Techniques & Materials

Rubber Dam in Dental Procedures Part 3: Preparing Your Armamentarium

Dr. Jason Smithson covers the main armamentarium for using rubber dam in dental procedures in part 3 of this...

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Promoting Your Recruitment Referral Program in Your Dental Practice
Practice Management

Promoting Your Recruitment Referral Program in Your Dental Practice

In part two of this guide to recruitment referral programs, we delve into what it takes to keep workers engaged and participating in your ERP.

| 3 weeks ago ›
Working with Patients on Dental Insurance Coverage Disputes
Practice Management

Working with Patients on Dental Insurance Coverage Disputes

Providing guidance to patients in navigating dental insurance coverage disputes is essential to ensure they remain on track with their treatment plans.

| 3 weeks ago ›
Designing An Employee Referral Program for Dental Practices
Practice Management

Designing An Employee Referral Program for Dental Practices

This guide explores the creation of an employee referral program for dental practices using clear goals, strategic planning, and tech integration.

| 1 month ago ›
A Guide to Better Shade-Taking in Dentistry
Techniques & Materials

A Guide to Better Shade-Taking in Dentistry

In this article, Dr. Ed Roman evaluates essential techniques for shade-taking in dentistry by enhancing communication with labs for superior aesthetic...

| 1 month ago ›
Story Hunting: An Integral Component of Dental Patient Engagement
Practice Management

Story Hunting: An Integral Component of Dental Patient Engagement

In this article, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explores the impact of dental patient engagement in dentistry through storytelling and active listening.

| 1 month ago ›
Arg! Another Zirconia Crown Fell Off: A Guide to Recementing Crowns
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Techniques & Materials

Arg! Another Zirconia Crown Fell Off: A Guide to Recementing Crowns

In this article, Dr. Jeffrey Bonk provides a comprehensive guide to recementing crowns that will eliminate frustrations.

| 1 month ago ›
How Modern Teledentistry Apps are Supporting Patient Care
Practice Management

How Modern Teledentistry Apps are Supporting Patient Care

Modern teledentistry apps can supplement patient care, but they should never replace it. Here's how your office can use apps to improve patient experiences.

| 1 month ago ›
TM Joint Imaging Part 2: Examining a Clinical Case
Beyond Restoration

TM Joint Imaging Part 2: Examining a Clinical Case

Dr. McKee continues his examination of TM joint imaging in this blog post, discussing a clinical case for an 11-year-old patient whose diagnosis was confirmed...

| 1 month ago ›

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