Sometimes, we think of our temporaries or provisionals as just that – temporary. Poorly-fitted temporaries can lead to issues including food...
Jeff Lineberry | 9 years ago ›
Some Ancient Wisdom for Modern Dentists
What does it mean to be educated? I suppose one could say it means having a mountain of debt – considering what it costs to obtain a university...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
It isn't a stretch to say that every dentist that spends time with Spear Education is different from the dentists who populate the majority of our profession....
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
Working Interviews: Why Should I Pay Them?
In my last article, I went over the best ways to combat the halo/horn effect when hiring new staff members. Within that article, I briefly touched on the...
Adam McWethy | 9 years ago ›
What to Do With ‘That Case’ on Your Desk
It happens to the best general dentists from time to time. You come across a particularly tricky case and find yourself stuck. Maybe you can't think of...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
What Motivates You to Treat Edentulous Patients?
Most edentulous patients that come into the clinic are in a pretty 'tough spot' – some of them are anxious, while others may feel embarrassed about...
Denise Prichard | 9 years ago ›
Fabricating an indirect restoration for a single maxillary central incisor is the most challenging and frustrating treatment the dental team can provide...
Robert Winter | 9 years ago ›
Your Future Self Will Thank You
I have a friend at the club where I work out who has been going there for a couple of years. If you were to meet him, you would recognize right away that...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Are You Protecting Your Online Reputation?
It's no secret that many small businesses, including dental practices, have discovered the value of online reviews. It is a great way for patients to...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
Does That Tooth Really Need to Be Extracted?
As we all know, sometimes we just can't see the cause of a problem with radiographs. This is particularly true when dealing with 2-D radiographs like...
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
Saving for the Future: Part II
In my previous article, I introduced an 8-year-old female patient that sustained fractures to #8 and #9 after falling from her bicycle. In...
Glen Doyon | 9 years ago ›
Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part II
In my last article, I mentioned that the average life span continues to increase over time and because of this fact, the treatment we provide for our...
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›