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From clinical dentistry and practice management articles in Spear Digest to meaningful peer discussions in Spear Talk, Spear provides dentists and their teams with the resources to make community connections and grow both clinically and professionally. 

Resources

Spear Digest

We’re always adding fresh articles and content to this blog from Spear Faculty members and other dental experts, focusing on how to improve your treatment planning, clinical dentistry, leadership, and practice management skills.

  • dental practice transformation
    • Spear Member Stories

    5 Steps Behind a Dental Practice Transformation

    Learn the five steps behind a real dental practice transformation, from operational reset and structured CE to airway diagnosis and collaboration.

    By Spear Team

    • March 24, 2026

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  • Treatment planning for new dentists during patient consultation and radiograph review 
    • Treatment Planning

    Treatment Planning for New Dentists Made Practical 

    Treatment planning for new dentists improves with structured diagnosis, clear systems, and mentorship. Learn how to build predictability early.

    By Spear Team

    • March 17, 2026

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  • Before and after results of orthodontic-restorative treatment planning showing improved tooth position, gingival symmetry, and esthetic restoration of the anterior teeth.
    • Treatment Planning

    Orthodontic-Restorative Treatment Planning for an Esthetic Case

    See how orthodontic-restorative treatment planning using FGTP principles delivered a conservative, predictable solution for a complex esthetic case.

    By Andy Janiga

    • March 10, 2026

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  • Empowered dental hygienist delivering hygienist-led care as part of collaborative dental care focused on oral systemic health and whole-person dentistry.
    • Practice Team

    Empowered Dental Hygienists Are Shaping the Future

    Empowered dental hygienists are redefining care through leadership, collaboration, and whole-person dentistry, improving outcomes for patients and practices.

    By Machell Hoover

    • February 24, 2026

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  • Dashboard illustration showing dental practice trends in 2026, including financial performance metrics, growth indicators, and strategic insights
    • Finance

    Dental Practice Trends 2026: Four Shifts to Watch

    Explore top dental practice trends 2026, from flexible payments to culture and marketing strategies that build long-term practice resilience.

    By Judson Crawford 

    • February 10, 2026

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  • Featured image for Diagnosing and Managing Cracked Tooth Syndrome article by Dr Bonk
    • Restorative Dentistry

    Diagnosing and Managing Cracked Tooth Syndrome

    Cracked tooth syndrome overview covering diagnosis, crack types, testing methods, and prognosis to help dentists protect teeth and guide care.

    By Jeffrey Bonk

    • January 27, 2026

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Spear Talk is a members-only, peer-to-peer online community for dental professionals to network, get advice from faculty and other clinicians, and share their success stories.

Spear Talk online community

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