Do I Have 'TMJ?'
Learn to clarify the confusion about the diagnosis of TMJ, TMD, TMJD, and other temporomandibular joint disorders.
Kevin Huff | 13 hours ago ›
Material Update: LuxaCrown
LuxaCrown is similar to provisional materials, but lasts up to five years, making it an excellent option for long-term provisionals, transitional restorations...
Robert Winter | 2 days ago ›
Modern Periodontal Regeneration - Advances in Tissue Engineering for Improved Clinical Outcomes
Periodontal treatment has advanced with tissue engineering-based regeneration to save the natural dentition and biologic therapies, such as growth factors...
E. Todd Scheyer | 5 days ago ›
Pride Acquisition Enhances Practice Solutions’ Technology-Enabled Consulting
Not 'consulting' as we once knew it, Practice Solutions gives dentists and the practice teams a platform that blends traditional consulting with real-time...
Michael Ferraresi | 1 week ago ›
‘Conversation Essentials’ Equip Your Team to Answer Patients’ Burning Questions
The new Spear Online 'Conversation Essentials' series provides your practice team with video vignettes that highlight supportive responses to address...
Kaitlyn Thompson | 1 week ago ›
Internal Bleaching of the Dark Tooth
With updates to dental materials and recent technique changes, restoring dark teeth in the esthetic zone is more low-risk than you might think.
Greggory Kinzer | 1 week ago ›
Study Club Module: Managing the Unesthetic Single Tooth Implant
Dr. Gregg Kinzer discusses effective treatment options for unesthetic, single-tooth implants.
Kaitlyn Thompson | 1 week ago ›
Tuesday Tip: It’s the Last Quarter, Time to ‘Lock and Load’
Use this Q4 practice management checklist to prepare your dental practice team for the end-of-the-year push.
Amy Morgan | 2 weeks ago ›
A Technique for Evaluating the Continuity of Implant Hex Connections
Dr. Bonk describes an implant impression technique that provides for definitive observation of the integrity of the hex.
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 weeks ago ›
How Spear Study Club Saved One Doctor From Quitting Dentistry
Through Spear Study Club Dr. Kenneth Yost reignited his love and passion for dentistry, Spear Talk Highlight – Handling a Hostile...
Kaitlyn Thompson | 2 weeks ago ›
Children Sleep Studies: A ‘Gold Standard’ in Need of Polishing
Even if a sleep study comes back ‘normal,' a child may still have a compromised airway.
Jeffrey Rouse | 2 weeks 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 | 3 weeks ago ›