3 Examples of SMART Goals for Dental Assistant Success in 2023
Building a strong team is an important part of a successful practice. This article gives three examples of SMART goals for dental assistants that focus...
Spear Team | 2 years ago ›
OSHA and CDC Guidelines for Dentistry: Training your Dental Staff on Bloodborne Pathogens
With the overlap in OSHA and CDC guidelines in dentistry, especially concerning bloodborne pathogen control, using the two sets of guidelines together...
Spear Team | 2 years ago ›
OSHA Guidelines in Dentistry: Keeping Staff Safe and Records Compliant
OSHA guidelines in dentistry typically follow the 'General Duty Clause' which requires dental offices to comply with general health and safety standards...
Spear Team | 2 years ago ›
Dental Digital Workflow: Tooth-Supported Rehabilitation of the Maxillary Arch
In this visual essay, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani illustrates a sample dental digital workflow used in the reconstruction of a maxillary arch.
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 years ago ›
6 Dental Billing Laws You Need to Know
Dental billing laws are not static. There's always new legislation that could affect your office. Get familiar with the No Surprises Act, and five other...
Spear Team | 2 years ago ›
Otolaryngologist Dental Referral: Building Your Interdisciplinary Airway Team
Since not all ENTs are the same, getting the right otolaryngologist dental referral for your interdisciplinary team can be challenging. Dr. Rouse shares...
Jeffrey Rouse | 2 years ago ›
Tracking and Controlling the Risk of Endocarditis with Dental Procedures
Managing the risk of endocarditis with dental procedures is a matter of tracking, patient education, and the judicious use of antibiotic prophylaxis....
Spear Team | 2 years ago ›
Getting the SRA Abutment Right in Implant-Supported Restorations
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains how altering the angle of an SRA abutment can optimize screw access design when fabricating certain implant-supported restorations.
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 years ago ›
The 5 Best States to Practice Dentistry in 2023 for New Graduates
Did you know that Alaska, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Nevada, and Montana are among the best states to practice dentistry in 2023? Read on to find...
Spear Team | 2 years ago ›
Accurate Bite Records and Mounting Models Made Easy
Dr. John Carson reveals simple tips and techniques to make more accurate bite records and mounting models.
John Carson | 2 years ago ›
Quality Improvement in Clinical Dentistry: Part 2
In the final part of this two-part series on the benefits of dental quality assurance, Dr. Winter explains the final steps of the PDSA model to improve...
Robert Winter | 2 years ago ›
Tongue Tie and Sleep Apnea: The Craniofacial Connection
Dr. Jeffrey Rouse reviews the literature and recent studies on the connection between tongue tie and sleep apnea. Read on to see his findings.
Jeffrey Rouse | 2 years ago ›