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A Brief History of the Toothbrush

A Brief History of the Toothbrush

Today it seems like people shuffle through hundreds of toothbrushes that line the market shelves, hoping that the latest and greatest model will deliver...

| 11 years ago
Say Cheese: New Method for Restoring Missing Teeth Involves Gum Tissue and Mice Cells

Say Cheese: New Method for Restoring Missing Teeth Involves Gum Tissue and Mice Cells

According to a recent news release on Biological tooth replacement, scientists have developed a new method of replacing missing teeth with a bioengineered...

| 11 years ago
The Value of Stick Bites
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The Value of Stick Bites

The stick 'bite' is a quick and easy reference for your ceramist. It's not really a bite registration; rather, it is a useful tool for...

| 11 years ago
The History and Uses of Cone Beam Radiography
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The History and Uses of Cone Beam Radiography

Early dental radiology began in 1895 when Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered 'X' radiation. A German dentist, Otto Walkoff, produced the first...

| 11 years ago
Study: Women Who Smoked Are More Likely to Lose Teeth Due to Gum Disease

Study: Women Who Smoked Are More Likely to Lose Teeth Due to Gum Disease

According to a new study published and featured on the cover of the current Journal of the American Dental Association by researchers at the University...

| 11 years ago
Introducing SPEAR TALK

Introducing SPEAR TALK

Spear TALK: Discover a wealth of advice for treating your most challenging cases. Find out which new practice technologies are actually worth the...

| 11 years ago
Research Reveals Negative Changes in Oral Bacteria

Research Reveals Negative Changes in Oral Bacteria

According to a media release, 'Ancient Teeth Bacteria Record Disease Evolution', from the University of Adelaide in Australia, DNA preserved in calcified...

| 11 years ago
Instrumentation for Equilibration

Instrumentation for Equilibration

In a previous article we discussed adjusting the mandibular incisal edges to accommodate for esthetic and functional changes in the maxillary...

| 11 years ago
Tape Your Trays
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Tape Your Trays

A simple technique that helps to create ideal impressions is to use Scotch tape on the outer aspect of your slotted disposable trays. First, I suggest...

| 11 years ago
Children's Oral Health Infographic

Children's Oral Health Infographic

Continuing our ongoing series highlighting dental risks, we are pleased to present our Children's Oral Health Infographic. We encourage you to pass it...

| 11 years ago
Study Suggests Beta-Catenin Molecule is Required for Tooth Root Formation

Study Suggests Beta-Catenin Molecule is Required for Tooth Root Formation

According to a press release, The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) recently published a paper in the Journal of Dental...

| 11 years ago
Monthly Spotlight [December/January]

Monthly Spotlight [December/January]

As we continue to offer insightful content by the Spear faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The...

| 11 years ago