Mandibular Slides and Occlusal Management
Nearly 90% of patients aren't functioning in central relation, and removing a molar can destabilize their habitual occlusion and reveal a deeper,...
Julie Kwon | 1 month ago ›
The Reference Denture Technique: An Interdisciplinary Case Study
Digital technology makes it easier to fabricate replacement dentures that require fewer adjustments but still excel at fit, function, and esthetics.
Effie Habsha | 1 month ago ›
Economic Fears: How To Flourish and Prosper in Uncertain Times
Discover four strategic ways dental practice owners can boost production, improve patient retention, and drive growth—even during periods of financial stress.
Amy Morgan | 1 month ago ›
How To Know If Selling to a DSO Is Right for You
Selling to a DSO is about more than just dollars. Here's how to determine if your practice is a good fit, professionally and personally.
Christy Ratcliff | 2 months ago ›
Treating TMD: Similarities Between Spear’s Occlusal Exam and the DC/TMD
The occlusal examination dentists learn as part of their Spear Education journey gathers the same information that's required for the diagnostic exam...
Curt Ringhofer | 2 months ago ›
Diagnosing TMD: Similarities Between Spear’s Occlusal Exam and the DC/TMD
The occlusal examination dentists learn as part of their Spear Education journey gathers the same information that's required for the diagnostic exam...
Curt Ringhofer | 2 months ago ›
How Digital Technology Ignited My Love of Doing Full Dentures
An intraoral scanner and your dental lab's design and milling software make the process remarkably quick, with less chance for error.
John Carson | 3 months ago ›
Ending a Dental Partnership: Learn From These Firsthand Lessons
Dental partnerships require constant effort, open communication, and a willingness to adapt. If yours isn't working, this advice can help you end it with...
Ricardo Mitrani | 3 months ago ›
The ‘Wizardry’ of Light-Curing Adhesive Resin
Proper curing of adhesive resin requires deftness, knowledge, and an effective wand. In this article, Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Jeffrey Bonk explains...
Jeffrey Bonk | 4 months ago ›
Idiopathic Condylar Resorption: Reality or Myth?
Multiple studies with MRI data have revealed the link between TMJ issues and condylar resorption, which means it's no longer an 'idiopathic' condition.
Jim McKee | 4 months ago ›
How MMPs Affect Your Adhesive Dentistry
Acidic, low-pH environments — such as the hybrid layer during acid etching — can activate these enzymes, which play a key role in...
Jason Smithson | 5 months ago ›
Minimally Invasive Caries Removal: An Evidence-Based Technique
More conservative approaches to caries removal, such as the selective and stepwise techniques, are preferred today because they help preserve dentin pulp...
Melissa Seibert | 5 months ago ›