Updated Occlusion Pathway: Dr. Spear Releases 2 New Courses
Spear Online members now have access to fresh occlusion content, including two new courses that are part of Dr. Frank Spear's revamped occlusion CE pathway.
Bonnie Serino | 4 weeks ago ›
Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics
Discover why it's important to look for undiagnosed joint issues when dental patients present with maxillary first premolars extracted for orthodontic...
Jim Mckee | 1 month ago ›
Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?
Many of the concepts taught in occlusion and TMD are unsupported in the literature and are in direct conflict with literature in peer-reviewed journals,...
Jim Mckee | 1 month ago ›
Should I Image Before Making an Occlusal Appliance?
Discover when to image a patient's TMJ before fabricating an occlusal appliance.
Jim Mckee | 7 months ago ›
Material Selection for the Worn Dentition: Posterior Restorations
Discover how to select the optimal material for worn dentition restorations.
Greggory Kinzer | 8 months ago ›
Anterior Repositioning Appliance: The Night Guard You Never Heard Of
A splint anterior repositioning appliance that is not traditionally mentioned in dental school can be a very successful design.
Jeffrey Rouse | 11 months ago ›
What Makes Muscles Hurt?
When patients present with muscle pain, there may be reasons other than occlusal interferences that do not resolve with traditional therapy.
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›
Dr. Frank Spear Releases 3 New Occlusion Courses
Designed to help clinicians eliminate confusion about occlusion, the Spear Online courses go in-depth on occlusal factors, concepts and assessment.
Kaitlyn Thompson | 1 year ago ›
Redefining Occlusion
Defining occlusion based only on tooth position has its shortcomings. To offer patients appropriate treatment, occlusion evaluation should consist of...
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›
Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion
Learn the definition of VDO and specific criteria for evaluation, decision-making and action for a change of vertical to address excessive tooth wear.
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
How Do We Approach Cases With Clicking Jaw Joints?
When a patient comes into your office asking about their clicking jaw joint, do you have a plan of action?
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›
What's in Your Water? A Look At the pH of Popular Beverages
You already know your patient's diet can have a significant impact on patterns of erosion - but are you up-to-speed on the acidity of their favorite beverages?
Imahn Moin | 1 year ago ›