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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
A Brief History of Dental Floss
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A Brief History of Dental Floss

Dental floss is considered a key element in proper oral hygiene. However, according to the ADA, only about 12 percent of Americans floss daily. The...

| 11 years ago
New Advancement for Treating Sensitive Teeth?

New Advancement for Treating Sensitive Teeth?

According to a news release from the American Chemical Society (ACS), scientists are reporting an advance toward preventing the tooth sensitivity that...

| 11 years ago
Dogs Take a Bite Out of Dental Office Anxiety
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Dogs Take a Bite Out of Dental Office Anxiety

With recent headlines alluding to dental phobias being passed on to children by their parents, a new concept known as dog therapy aims to ease the nerves...

| 11 years ago
Best of Spear 2012: Dose of Fun

Best of Spear 2012: Dose of Fun

Throughout the year we provided a few fun, but still informative articles. The following posts are the ones that resonated the most with our valued readers--who...

| 11 years ago
Shade Selection in the Anterior

Shade Selection in the Anterior

Shade selection in the anterior can be tricky. Too many factors can change the shade or color of the teeth. The operatory lights, window light...

| 11 years ago
A Brief History of Mouthwash

A Brief History of Mouthwash

As far as we have come in creating dental solutions that effectively treat and prevent various types of oral diseases, the mouthwash rinses our ancestors...

| 11 years ago
Best of Spear Review 2012

Best of Spear Review 2012

This has been an extraordinary first year for the Spear Review, the online publishing platform of Spear, because of all of you – our valued readers....

| 11 years ago
Research Suggests New Strategy to Prevent Gum Disease

Research Suggests New Strategy to Prevent Gum Disease

According to a University of Pennsylvania press release, by blocking a molecular receptor that bacteria normally target to cause the disease, scientists...

| 11 years ago
Choosing a Sleep Appliance
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Choosing a Sleep Appliance

With over 90 FDA approved different sleep appliances on the market, it's puzzling to know which one is right for your patient. Not all 90 are...

| 11 years ago
ADA Updates Radiograph Recommendations

ADA Updates Radiograph Recommendations

According to a recent release, the ADA, in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration, has released updated recommendations for the prescription...

| 11 years ago
New Review Links Vitamin D with Lower Rates of Tooth Decay
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New Review Links Vitamin D with Lower Rates of Tooth Decay

According to a release from the University of Washington, a new review of existing studies points toward a potential role for vitamin D in helping to...

| 11 years ago