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Many dentists feel the weight of practicing alone. General practitioners crave mentorship and collaboration. Specialists want to strengthen referral relationships. And all clinicians want their patients to benefit from seamless, well-coordinated care.

Leading a Spear Study Club gives you the chance to solve these challenges in your own community. By bringing peers together for regular, case-based learning, you’ll create a trusted circle where knowledge is shared, confidence grows, and better outcomes follow.

Lead a Spear Study Club

Why lead a Spear Study Club? 

Being a study club leader is about more than organizing meetings — it’s about building a culture of collaboration. Leaders gain the opportunity to: 

Expand influence and visibility

Expand influence and visibility

Position yourself at the center of your local dental network and become a go-to resource for trusted referrals. Share your expertise, mentor others, and elevate the standard of care in your community. 

Strengthen interdisciplinary care

Strengthen interdisciplinary care

Collaborate on treatment planning with colleagues, improving patient handoffs, and creating more predictable results. 

Improve clinical skills and patient outcomes

Improve clinical skills and patient outcomes

Stay sharp through structured, case-based discussions that deepen your knowledge, broaden your perspective, and elevate patient care. 

Reignite your passion

Reignite your passion

Stay sharp and inspired through curated cases, robust CE content, and conversations that challenge and energize you. 

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Developing and Maintaining Strong Referral Relationships

“The material we cover in Study Club always leaves me with at least one gem that I can put into action the next day!” 

— Dr. Joellen Drosinski, Drosinski Dental, Pennsylvania 

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Your club support system 

Starting and running a study club may sound overwhelming, but Spear makes it turnkey. We provide the guidance, tools, and resources you need to create a thriving club from Day 1.  

  • A dedicated advisor to help with setup, recruitment, and ongoing guidance. 
  • Turnkey CE-eligible content, ready for case-based discussions at every meeting. 
  • Leadership development resources to strengthen your skills and confidence. 
  • Flexible meeting formats — host in-person, virtual, or hybrid sessions. 
  • Scheduling options to fit your life — flexible meeting cadences that work for you and club members. 
Your club support system 

You and your members also gain a powerful suite of resources designed to support professional and practice growth, including on-demand CE, staff training modules, patient education videos, and clinician forums. 

Club leader benefits 

As a study club leader, you unlock flexible access to high-value CE, leadership development, and community experiences that help you grow every day. What’s included with your membership? All the benefits of a Spear Online membership plus: 

Club website dashboard and tools 

Club website dashboard and tools 

Access to 100+ guided discussion meeting modules that include leader discussion tools, templates, and worksheets. Easily manage meetings, track topics, and stay connected with your local peers. 

Free in-person seminar  

Free in-person seminar  

Attend one live seminar each year at no cost, giving you direct access to expert insights and CE that keep your skills sharp.  

VIP status at Spear Summit

VIP status at Spear Summit 

Complimentary admission, VIP recognition, and a special gift at Spear’s premier annual event, where top clinicians connect and shape the future of the profession. Plus, free access to Leadership Symposium, an exclusive pre-Summit event featuring high-level keynotes that sharpen your leadership, team culture, and communication skills.  

Faculty-Led Study Club meetings  

Faculty-Led Study Club meetings  

Attend virtual sessions led by Spear Faculty with interactive lectures and small-group discussions for free.   

Membership fee waived 

Membership fee waived 

When your club meets membership thresholds, your Spear membership is completely free — giving you full access to Spear Online CE, tools, and resources at no cost. 

Campus workshop discounts

Campus workshop discounts

Enjoy discounted tuition for individual and group hands-on training at Spear Campus, and return to your practice with advanced skills you can apply immediately. 

Select webinars at no charge 

Select webinars at no charge 

Join expert-led clinical education online, then revisit sessions on-demand for up to 60 days. 

FAQ

Study Club FAQ

What are the requirements to start a Spear Study Club? 

You must be a licensed dentist with a passion for interdisciplinary care and at least five interested colleagues. Specialists and experienced general practitioners often serve as leaders. 

Study Club FAQ

How much time does it take? 

Most leaders spend just a few hours each month preparing, with meetings held monthly or quarterly. Spear’s turnkey resources and advisor support keep your club efficient and impactful.