Lead a Spear Study Club 

Build the Community You’ve Always Wanted 

Many dentists feel the weight of practicing alone.

When you lead a Spear Study Club, you become the person who changes that, for yourself and for the colleagues around you. You’ll bring people together around real cases, build the kind of referral relationships that last, and create a space where everyone leaves a better clinician than when they walked in.

Spear Practice Membership makes it all possible, giving you the tools, content, and support to run a club that people genuinely look forward to, whether you meet in person, virtually, or both.

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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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“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 one, including:  

  • 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. 
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Everything Your Members Need to Succeed, Everything You Need to Lead

Your Practice Membership gives you and your club members access to on-demand CE, staff training modules, patient education videos, and clinician forums, all in one place. 

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. As part of the Spear Practice Membership, your clinical development, peer connection, and leadership opportunities are all connected in one integrated experience.

Below are some of the key benefits included with a Spear Practice Membership. For a complete list of benefits, visit the Spear Practice Membership page.

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.   

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. 

  • Hear From Your Peers

    “I’ve been a director for the past 10-plus years, and our members love the content and the wonderful education topics we’ve covered over all of those years.” 

    — Dr. Mark Sutor, Bloomington Periodontics & Dental Implants, Indiana 

  • Hear From Your Peers

    “It’s a great way to network with area dentists, and it helps align my referral partners with the quality of care I seek to provide.”

    — Dr. Sean Mooring, Mooring Dental, North Carolina

  • Hear From Your Peers

    “It’s really nice to work cases out together so when the cases actually come, we don’t have to spend a lot of time discussing them, because we all know what to do.”

    — Dr. Brian Herring, Brian Herring Patient-Focused Dentistry, Texas

  • Hear From Your Peers

    “As a solo practitioner, this is invaluable.”

    — Dr. Karen Lartin, Karen Lartin DDS, Massachusetts

  • Hear From Your Peers

    “It’s been an excellent experience. I love the opportunity to connect with other offices and learn! My Study Club Advisor has been a great help — very responsive with good suggestions.”

    — Dr. Sheila Brush, Dr. Sheila L. Brush, Maryland

  • Hear From Your Peers

    “I appreciate the amount of uplifting of patient quality and care and watching my younger dentists embrace the Spear philosophy and flourish.”

    — Dr. Leslie Horn, Beaumont Periodontics, Kentucky

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. You’ll also need to be a Spear Practice member to start or lead a Spear Study Club.

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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. 

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