A New Dental Patient Case Study, Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
In the conclusion to this series, Dr. Jim McKee goes through the process of diagnosing, and offering treatment options to a new dental patient with jaw...
Jim McKee | 1 year ago ›
A New Dental Patient Case Study, Part 1: The Letter
In the first of a 2-part series, Dr. Jim McKee shares a letter he received from a new dental patient he was about to see—and breaks down the significance of...
Jim McKee | 1 year ago ›
To Accept or Not to Accept Dental Insurance Benefits? 3 Questions You Need to Answer First
Spear VP of Practice Growth Strategy, Amy Morgan, outlines the questions every dentist should ask before deciding whether to accept dental insurance benefits.
Amy Morgan | 1 year ago ›
Five Questions to Ask Yourself to Increase Dental Patient Retention
By looking deeper into your patient base and asking yourself these 5 questions, you can increase dental patient retention and grow your...
Imtiaz Manji | 1 year ago ›
OSHA Training for Dental Assistants: Empowering Your Dental Team
OSHA training for dental assistants that focuses on bloodborne pathogens and hazard communication will empower your team to take ownership of workplace...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
Quick 5-Step Guide to Hiring and Training Dental Team Members
With this 5-step guide, hiring and training dental team members will bring more effective and longer lasting results in this competitive job market.
Amy Morgan | 1 year ago ›
Informed Decision-Making in a Patient’s Buyer’s Journey: The “Bottega Argument”
Dr. Mitrani shares a strategy for helping to drive informed decision-making in a patient's buyer's journey through what he calls, the 'Bottega Argument.'
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Protective Eyewear for Dental Patients: What to Use and When to Use it
Dentists who do not provide protective eyewear for dental patients put them at increased risk of injuries. Here is what you need to know about keeping...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
Download Courses, Study Offline and Empower Your Team with Spear Online Mobile App
With the Spear Online mobile app, dentists and their teams can download courses for offline viewing and customize their profile to better track their...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
Finishing the Direct Posterior Composite Restoration: A Visual Essay
Dr. Jason Smithson writes about an under-examined part of doing composite restorations—the finishing protocol—and outlines three components of a successful process.
Jason Smithson | 1 year ago ›
Moving? Here's How to Transfer Your Dental License to Another State
In this post, we share how to transfer your dental license to another state. Highly dependent upon your target location, read on for the steps to get...
Spear Team | 1 year ago ›
‘Frank Phrases:’ Educate Patients on What Is Possible
Dentists should always show patients all the exam findings and know how to transition their mindset to seeing possibilities, according to Dr. Frank Spear....
Adam McWethy | 1 year ago ›