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‘Defining Your Practice’s Unique Mission and Identity’ is Now Live!

‘Defining Your Practice’s Unique Mission and Identity’ is Now Live!

What are methods you utilize to attract and retain patients? Can you implement new approaches that increase patient retention?

| 8 years ago
'Mandibular Nerve Blocks, Part 1' is now Live!

'Mandibular Nerve Blocks, Part 1' is now Live!

One of the struggles that many dentists face are Mandibular Nerve Blocks and the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block. In Spear's latest course, Mandibular Nerve...

| 8 years ago
'Impact of Mouth Breathing on Oral and General Health, Part 1' is Now Live!

'Impact of Mouth Breathing on Oral and General Health, Part 1' is Now Live!

Mouth breathing is more than just an aesthetic problem, and can contribute to negative health conditions. This can present significant problems, especially...

| 8 years ago
'Using the Initial Phone Call to Align Patient Expectations' in Now Live!

'Using the Initial Phone Call to Align Patient Expectations' in Now Live!

All patients are different, and they all have their own expectations for their dental visits. How can a dentist best determine how to align patient expectations?...

| 8 years ago
'Understanding Dental Anesthesia' is Now Live!

'Understanding Dental Anesthesia' is Now Live!

According to a 2004 article in Dentistry Today by Jennifer de St. Georges, the two most important factors that patients look for in a dentist are...

| 8 years ago
'The Importance of Medical/Dental Histories in Understanding a Patient’s Overall Health' is Now Live!

'The Importance of Medical/Dental Histories in Understanding a Patient’s Overall Health' is Now Live!

What type of medical history questions do you ask your patients? Do you ever update this information for your existing patients? Sometimes patients may...

| 8 years ago
'Managing Fear When Presenting Findings to Your Patients' is Now Live!

'Managing Fear When Presenting Findings to Your Patients' is Now Live!

Do you ever feel anxiety when you have to tell patients information they might not want to hear? Perhaps a patient came in for a simple cleaning, yet...

| 8 years ago
‘Adjusting and Polishing Zirconia Restorations’ is Now Live!
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‘Adjusting and Polishing Zirconia Restorations’ is Now Live!

Do you use zirconia restorations in your practice? Do you want to learn more about how to adjust and polish zirconia restorations? Last week, Dr. Robert...

| 8 years ago
'Creating Positive Patient Experiences' is Now Live!

'Creating Positive Patient Experiences' is Now Live!

Creating a successful dental practice is more than providing excellent clinical care…it's also about creating an atmosphere that appeals to patients. One...

| 8 years ago
'Adjusting and Polishing e.max Restorations' is Now Live!

'Adjusting and Polishing e.max Restorations' is Now Live!

Does your practice utilize e.max restorations? e.max restorations offer patients a strong and durable restoration, resulting in a natural and comfortable smile. If...

| 8 years ago
'What's the Difference' is Now Live!

'What's the Difference' is Now Live!

Spear presents a course by Kim Miller, R.D.H., B.S.D.H. – 'What's the Difference?' This five lesson course is helpful for dental coding that can seem confusing and redundant. Kim Miller...

| 8 years ago
‘Office Manager Boot Camp Part 3: A System of Selecting Talent’ is Now Live!

‘Office Manager Boot Camp Part 3: A System of Selecting Talent’ is Now Live!

Spear presents Part Three of the Office Manager Boot Camp series. This course builds on the previous two courses from this series: Avoiding Legal Landmines...

| 8 years ago