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Patient History 101 (Lesson 4): Jaw Joint Pain

Patient History 101 (Lesson 4): Jaw Joint Pain

Having an accurate history of a patient's jaw joint pain is invaluable, Dr. Jim McKee explains in his series of articles on patient history.

| 3 years ago
A Doctor’s Take – New Study Club Experience Provides Ease with Online Features

A Doctor’s Take – New Study Club Experience Provides Ease with Online Features

Get a dentist's take on updated audio-video quality, a whiteboard, breakout sessions, and other updates in the new Study Club experience.

| 3 years ago
How to Handle Negative Online Reviews for Your Dental Practice

How to Handle Negative Online Reviews for Your Dental Practice

Tempted to respond to a negative online review by immediately deleting it? Here's why you should keep them up, what they're communicating and how to respond.

| 3 years ago
Top 5 Pet Peeves of Labs and Dentists (Part 2)

Top 5 Pet Peeves of Labs and Dentists (Part 2)

In Part 2 of his series, Dr. Bob Winter explores more about dentist-lab relationships and communications that lead to more satisfied...

| 3 years ago
Patient History 101 (Lesson 3): Previous Treatment

Patient History 101 (Lesson 3): Previous Treatment

Having an accurate history of a patient's previous dental treatment is invaluable for accurate treatment planning and predictable outcomes.

| 3 years ago
Top 5 Pet Peeves of Labs and Dentists (Part 1)

Top 5 Pet Peeves of Labs and Dentists (Part 1)

As part of his new series on dentist-lab relationships, Dr. Bob Winter shares perspectives on communications that lead to more satisfied patients.

| 3 years ago
Give Your Practice Team Templates for Success with ‘Creating a Perfect Schedule’

Give Your Practice Team Templates for Success with ‘Creating a Perfect Schedule’

Amy Morgan's new Spear Online course, 'Creating a Perfect Schedule,' makes your dental practice scheduling as simple as following templates that everyone in...

| 3 years ago
Patient History 101 (Lesson 2): Joint Injuries

Patient History 101 (Lesson 2): Joint Injuries

The restorative dentist has an invaluable tool with accurate patient history of jaw joint injuries. Dr. Jim McKee reveals key questions to ask during...

| 3 years ago
Using a Laser for Implant Uncovery

Using a Laser for Implant Uncovery

Follow Dr. Mitrani's visual essay to see how a laser removes soft tissue formed over a dental implant cover screw.

| 3 years ago
Patient History 101 (Lesson 1): Jaw Joints
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Patient History 101 (Lesson 1): Jaw Joints

Having an accurate history of patient jaw joints is invaluable, Dr. Jim McKee explains in this first in a series of articles.

| 3 years ago
Airway Directed Treatment Planning and the ‘Evolution of FGTP’ Explained in New Study Club Module

Airway Directed Treatment Planning and the ‘Evolution of FGTP’ Explained in New Study Club Module

Dr. Jeff Rouse addresses what it means to be 'Airway Aware' and how to do airway directed treatment planning in a new Spear Study Club module titled,...

| 3 years ago
Profile of a ‘Bad Patient:’ Why Honest Communication Wins
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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?

| 3 years ago