March 31, 2026

Inspiring Teaching in Dentistry Article Featured in Impact

Spear Education Director of Digital Clinical Content Leila Zadeh, DMD, FAGD, earned national recognition with her article on teaching in dentistry, published in the Academy of General Dentistry’s magazine, Impact. 

The value of teaching in dentistry 

In “Teaching: A Reciprocal Experience,” Dr. Zadeh makes a clear case. Teaching in dentistry sharpens how you think, diagnose, and lead. 

She shows how teaching forces clinicians to slow down and explain decisions step by step. That process exposes gaps. It strengthens clinical reasoning. It builds confidence that you can apply chairside the next day. 

Drawing from advanced education and clinical instruction, Dr. Zadeh highlights a second outcome. Stronger teams. Mentorship and collaboration create alignment in how dentistry gets done. That leads to more consistent diagnosis, clearer communication, and better patient trust.

She also addresses the real tradeoff. Teaching takes time. But the return is measurable. Better decision-making. Stronger team performance. More confidence in complex cases.

This aligns directly with Spear’s philosophy. Education is not abstract. It improves how you practice every day. It drives better patient care and more predictable outcomes.

Through her work at Spear and in academic settings, Dr. Zadeh continues advancing teaching in dentistry. She helps clinicians think more clearly, lead their teams more effectively, and deliver better care with confidence.