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A Simple Tip to Evaluate and Adjust Interproximal Contacts
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Techniques & Materials

A Simple Tip to Evaluate and Adjust Interproximal Contacts

Have you ever over adjusted an interproximal contact of direct restorations? Unfortunately this happens to all of us on occasion and in most cases (unless...

| 11 years ago ›
Why Meeting Expectations is Not Good Enough
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Practice Management

Why Meeting Expectations is Not Good Enough

In a recent post, 'Are You Prepared for Success?', I talked about the importance of preparing for success by taking 'before' pictures in a methodical and...

| 11 years ago ›
Attack of the Collagen Eaters [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

Attack of the Collagen Eaters [Ed.]

The COLLAGEN EATERS have been released! When you prep a tooth, actually, when you create injury to any bodily tissue, some stuff called matrix...

| 11 years ago ›
'The Only Appropriate Response is Gratefulness'
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Techniques & Materials

'The Only Appropriate Response is Gratefulness'

I've often said that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love the idea of taking a day to recognize and celebrate everything we are grateful for in...

| 11 years ago ›
A Brief History of Toothpaste
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Beyond Restoration

A Brief History of Toothpaste

Did you know that oral hygiene was a top priority in society as early as 5000 BC? Even though the brands of toothpaste that we have today are the...

| 11 years ago ›
A Lesson in Ageless Thinking From James Bond
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Practice Management

A Lesson in Ageless Thinking From James Bond

There is a scene in the latest James Bond movie, 'Skyfall,' where 007 is introduced to his new quartermaster – a man significantly younger than he...

| 11 years ago ›
Study Suggests Fear of Dentist is Passed on By Parents
Beyond Restoration

Study Suggests Fear of Dentist is Passed on By Parents

According to a release from Platforma SINC, a new study suggests the emotional transmission of dentist fear among family members and analyzes the different...

| 11 years ago ›
The Problem With Being a Really Good Dentist
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Case Presentation

The Problem With Being a Really Good Dentist

You get a new patient in the chair (always an exciting time) and you provide a comprehensive examination and diagnosis to the best of your abilities...

| 11 years ago ›
What Your Lab Needs to Know: Complex Cases
Techniques & Materials

What Your Lab Needs to Know: Complex Cases

In complex dental cases, essential information may vary from lab to lab. Learn some tips from Dr. Robert Winter on effectively communication.

| 11 years ago ›
Monthly Spotlight [October/November]
Beyond Restoration

Monthly Spotlight [October/November]

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 ›
Every Visit Ends With a Choice
Case Presentation

Every Visit Ends With a Choice

There is a fundamental truth of life in a dental practice, and it's easy to lose sight of: choice. Delivering comprehensive dentistry means spending a...

| 11 years ago ›
How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record
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Techniques & Materials

How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record

A protrusive bite record is taken with Master wax with the mandible pushed forward into a protrusive movement so that the condyle has moved down the...

| 11 years ago ›