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Three Ways to Fast Track an Associate to Success

Three Ways to Fast Track an Associate to Success

Previously, I wrote about how it is the responsibility of the senior dentist to give a new associate every opportunity to flourish when that new person...

| 10 years ago
New Lesson Announcement: Teaching Patients That Prevention is Not Enough

New Lesson Announcement: Teaching Patients That Prevention is Not Enough

We are excited to introduce our new Lunch + Learn Team Development module for Digital Suite: Teaching Patients That Prevention is Not Enough....

| 10 years ago
How to Make Someone 'The Right Person for the Job'

How to Make Someone 'The Right Person for the Job'

I call it 'Cinderella Syndrome.' It's that stage that a lot of dentists go through when it is time to bring an associate aboard. They wait, like the prince with...

| 10 years ago
Being a Dentist in a Digital World
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Being a Dentist in a Digital World

It is an astonishing but easily overlooked fact that almost all of us are carrying around in our pockets devices far more sophisticated in computing power...

| 10 years ago
Understanding Screw-Retained Implant Restorations
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Understanding Screw-Retained Implant Restorations

In a previous article, I discussed the pros and cons of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. In my own practice I have been increasing...

| 10 years ago
Create a Meaningful Team Compensation Strategy
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Create a Meaningful Team Compensation Strategy

Implementing bonus programs for dental teams can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand you want to share your success with those who have helped you...

| 10 years ago
Do You Measure Case Acceptance Correctly?

Do You Measure Case Acceptance Correctly?

A question that many dentists obsess about and one that I am often asked is, 'What is a good case acceptance rate?' It's not a question that is as simple as...

| 10 years ago
Spear Weekly Announcements 1/27 - 1/31

Spear Weekly Announcements 1/27 - 1/31

With all the new additions and innovations Spear continues to provide each week to benefit restorative dentists, we want to ensure that everyone is aware...

| 10 years ago
Being 'Up Front' About Patient Payments

Being 'Up Front' About Patient Payments

In a recent article, I wrote about the importance of getting patients appointed for the nearest date possible after they agree to treatment. This way...

| 10 years ago
Quick Tip: Making Restorations Easier

Quick Tip: Making Restorations Easier

In restorative dentistry we have often used 'tack' curing in the process of bonding indirect restorations in order to facilitate cleaning up resin cement...

| 10 years ago
When a Patient Needs a Booster Shot of Enthusiasm

When a Patient Needs a Booster Shot of Enthusiasm

Embarking on a major smile makeover is an exciting time for a patient, just as much as it is for you. They have seen before-and-after examples and simulations...

| 10 years ago
Why 'Watching' Might Be Negligent
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Why 'Watching' Might Be Negligent

The image on the left is of a 28-year-old patient I saw for a routine exam. She was unaware that she had any wear on her teeth and also didn't realize...

| 10 years ago