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What is The "Grand-Doctor" Role?

What is The "Grand-Doctor" Role?

We're all familiar with the traditional work/retirement model: You work hard earning income and saving until you hit your target retirement date and hang it...

| 11 years ago
An Easy Provisional Technique
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An Easy Provisional Technique

We have provisional materials available like Fermit or EasyTemp or even bisacryl materials to plug the inlay/onlay preps. The down side of Fermit-like materials...

| 11 years ago
The Secret That Makes Dentists Great
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The Secret That Makes Dentists Great

I have been deeply involved in dentistry for more than 30 years now. I started out by introducing dentists to practice management software and...

| 11 years ago
The Smell and Memory Connection

The Smell and Memory Connection

Years ago, I recall learning about the smell and memory connection in dental school. It fascinated me that there is such a strong associative link between...

| 11 years ago
Over-Etching?
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Over-Etching?

How do you prepare your restorations for seating after try-in? When I act as my own technician by scanning and fabricating in the office, the porcelain...

| 11 years ago
How to Make the Most of the Nature of Change

How to Make the Most of the Nature of Change

Change is the only constant. That's a common expression, one that I think is really true – especially when it comes to human nature. Try to...

| 11 years ago
Monthly Spotlight June/July

Monthly Spotlight June/July

With all of the great content offered by the Spear Faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The following...

| 11 years ago
Alignment Showdown: Orthodontics Vs. Restorative Dentistry
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Alignment Showdown: Orthodontics Vs. Restorative Dentistry

Choosing between orthodontics or restorative dentistry can be difficult when evaluating esthetic patients. When treating patients who may not want orthodontics,...

| 11 years ago
Leadership Lessons From a 16-Year-Old Philanthropist
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Leadership Lessons From a 16-Year-Old Philanthropist

When I first met young Michael Guggenheim and heard his story, I was moved and impressed. Michael is the son of my good friend, Paul Guggenheim,...

| 11 years ago
The Difference Between Goals and Vision

The Difference Between Goals and Vision

Are you setting goals for your dental practice and your personal life?

| 11 years ago
Three Uses For Red Rope Wax
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Three Uses For Red Rope Wax

In my practice, there are times when I don't need impression material to go into certain places. I have found red rope wax to be a quick, cheap and easy...

| 11 years ago
What Every New Patient Needs to Hear

What Every New Patient Needs to Hear

One of the biggest failures in patient communication often occurs with the very first contact. If you're taking a call from a new patient and you simply...

| 11 years ago