New from Dr. Frank Spear: Issues of Tooth Display
Patients with inadequate tooth display simply show no teeth no matter how hard they smile. It's helpful to realize the different types of conditions that...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
CDC: Early Childhood Caries Trending Down
According to a news release provided by the American Dental Association (ADA), preliminary data presented at the 'Innovations in the Prevention and Treatment...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
New from Dr. Frank Spear: The Treatment Planning Process
Treatment planning, especially for complex cases, can be an extremely challenging process for any clinician. A treatment planning system that Dr. Frank...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
At a recent Facially Generated Treatment Planning workshop, I was having lunch with a group of dentists with a wide range of experience and age–from one year...
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
Ceramic Restorations: Predictable Adjusting and Polishing
Learn the steps for adjusting and polishing ceramic restorations.
Robert Winter | 9 years ago ›
New from Dr. Frank Spear: The Spear Model Part III
Variety is the spice of life. That's how the old saying goes. When a clinician presents only ONE option to a patient for treatment, they are really...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
More Interview Questions You Don't Want to Ask
In my last article, I went over some interview questions you should never ask. Remember all it takes is one person to lodge a complaint and your dental...
Adam McWethy | 9 years ago ›
Successful Dental Patients: From Compliance to Collaboration
How many dental professionals have ever thought, or perhaps said: 'Why doesn't this patient just follow our recommendations? Don't we know what is best...
Michael McDevitt | 9 years ago ›
Dental Forums: Which One is Right for You?
I've been involved with dental forums since 2000. In the beginning, I was the classic lurker. What is a lurker? It is someone who logs on an...
Mark Fleming, D.D.S. | 9 years ago ›
New from Dr. Frank Spear: The Spear Model Part II
In previous models, Dr. Frank Spear has discussed the concept of needing to create correct expectations for patients before they arrive at your office....
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
New From Dr. Frank Spear: The Spear Model
One of the greatest challenges for all clinicians is maintaining their passion for dentistry over a career that could last 20, 30 or even...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
Is Dental Education Like a Smart Phone?
I remember when I bought my first portable phone. Notice I said portable – not smart. It was hardly smart. But it allowed me to not be tied down to...
Mark Fleming, D.D.S. | 9 years ago ›