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‘Approachable Clinical Endodontics’ Course and Pathway for Restorative Dentists
Endodontics

‘Approachable Clinical Endodontics’ Course and Pathway for Restorative Dentists

Spear's new online CE course from Dr. Matthew Chesler gives you a predictable way to treat endodontics cases successfully in a restorative practice.

| 4 years ago ›
Moving Beyond Dentistry’s ‘Zoom Boom’
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Practice Management

Moving Beyond Dentistry’s ‘Zoom Boom’

Dentistry's lessons learned from the 2020 pandemic go beyond the 'Zoom Boom.'

| 4 years ago ›
Impression Pearls: Obtaining Successful and Predictable Indirect Restorative Outcomes
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Techniques & Materials

Impression Pearls: Obtaining Successful and Predictable Indirect Restorative Outcomes

Dr. Jeff Bonk shares three impression techniques to obtain clear preparation margins for predictable and successful indirect restorative outcomes.

| 4 years ago ›
Distraction Osteogenesis Maxillary Expansion (DOME): Fixing the Deficient Maxillary Wax Rim
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Airway

Distraction Osteogenesis Maxillary Expansion (DOME): Fixing the Deficient Maxillary Wax Rim

With airway in mind, Dr. Jeff Rouse explains how DOME uses bone-borne expansion advantages of a MARPE paired with a reduced surgical intervention.

| 4 years ago ›
Old Tricks for New Dogs - Vertical Margin in Fixed Prosthodontics
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Techniques & Materials

Old Tricks for New Dogs - Vertical Margin in Fixed Prosthodontics

Follow this visual essay from Dr. Jason Smithson for tips to address the vertical margin in fixed prosthodontics.

| 4 years ago ›
Silicone Jig Technique for Cement-Retained Implant Supported Restoration
Beyond Restoration

Silicone Jig Technique for Cement-Retained Implant Supported Restoration

Follow Dr. Mitrani's visual essay to fabricate a silicone jig to control the cement around an implant-retained restoration.

| 4 years ago ›
Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)
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Occlusion & Wear

Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)

Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg addresses burning questions about bite splints, nightguards and other occlusion-related clinical challenges.

| 4 years ago ›
Orthodontic Therapy and the Airway – An AAO White Paper Review (Part 2)
Airway

Orthodontic Therapy and the Airway – An AAO White Paper Review (Part 2)

Airway management expert Dr. Jeff Rouse explains adult and childhood management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by orthodontists.

| 4 years ago ›
TMD: Could It Be More Than Muscle?
Beyond Restoration

TMD: Could It Be More Than Muscle?

TMD pain can be attributed to muscle or a combo of muscle, herniated disks, bone disorders, upper cervical misalignment, and other factors.

| 4 years ago ›
15 Tips to Find the Best Dentist
Spear Updates

15 Tips to Find the Best Dentist

What should you consider when choosing a dentist? Get 15 tips from dental professionals on how to find the top dentists in your...

| 4 years ago ›
Airway Aware: The Next Step in Treatment Planning
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Airway

Airway Aware: The Next Step in Treatment Planning

Dr. Jeff Rouse says the beauty of the Airway Aware strategy is it can be done by any dentist in any practice setting without investing in screening devices.

| 4 years ago ›
Secrets to Starting New Patient Conversations
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Practice Management

Secrets to Starting New Patient Conversations

Don't let new dental patients walk out the door after their first exam. Prevent departures with strategies to improve the findings conversation and increase...

| 4 years ago ›