Tough Conversations with the Team – Is it Now or Never?
President of the Arizona Dental Hygienist Association Jeanette Lalli discusses why tough conversations are the key to transformation in the wake of COVID-19.
Jeanette Lalli | 2 years ago ›Psychological Safety in the Dental Office
Struggling to motivate your team? The problem is (probably) you. Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains why.
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 years ago ›Post-Pandemic Dentistry: Realizing the Opportunity in Cracked Teeth
Cracked teeth are on the rise since the pandemic – and the perfect opportunity to improve patient communication and profitability. Find out...
Adam McWethy | 2 years ago ›Changing the Narrative in Your Dental Practice and Community
Are we talking about the wrong things in our dental practices? Spear resident faculty Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shares his vision for the dental profession...
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 years ago ›Dental Practice Communication – Is Your Team as Smart as You?
Everyone in your practice will face questions from patients, so everyone should be prepared to answer them appropriately. But how can practice owners...
Carl Steinberg | 2 years ago ›Checking in on Your Mental Health – Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
The dental community will feel the impact of the pandemic for years to come. Find out why taking steps to check in with your mental health is more important...
ArNelle Wright | 2 years ago ›When Dental Patients Pop the Question ‘Can You Help Me?’
Learn how to address TMJ issues through Dr. Jim McKee's example of a new, 34-year-old patient who presented with a history of significant dental treatment.
Jim McKee | 3 years ago ›3 Fun Strategies to Increase Dental Practice Team Engagement
Does dental practice team alignment and patient engagement have to be boring? Absolutely not! Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains how his dental office keeps...
Ricardo Mitrani | 3 years ago ›Profile of a ‘Bad Patient:’ Why Honest Communication Wins
Patients who stop coming to the practice and need care can be frustrating for practice teams. How do we support our challenging, 'non-complaint' patients?
Adam McWethy | 3 years ago ›Digital Tools for Great Dentistry - 3 Must-Haves to Align Your Practice Team
Spear Online provides the entire team with easy access to training tools through an enhanced mobile app, new Practice Delegate functionality, and faculty-curated...
Bonnie Serino | 3 years ago ›I Made My Dental Assistant Cry
Wouldn't it be great if our dental practice team members behaved like teeth – logical and...
Michael Ling | 3 years ago ›The ‘Practice Delegate’ Trifecta: 3 Tips to Find Your Ideal Team Training Partner
Team stress? Inefficiencies? Dr. Casey Murdock knows the feeling, but also saw his practice find harmony by empowering a delegate to help reinforce practice...
Casey Murdock | 3 years ago ›