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An Introduction to Silver Diamine Fluoride

Dr. Andy Janiga explains the history of using silver-based products for caries management and how silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is being utilized to prevent caries and arrest the progression of active lesions.

By Andy Janiga on March 31, 2021

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The Dental Old School vs. New School

Evolve or die? Not exactly, says Dr. Carl Steinberg. There's a place for an old school mentality, even as we introduce more technology in our practices.

By Carl Steinberg on March 29, 2021
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An Introduction to Silver Diamine Fluoride
By Andy Janiga on March 31, 2021
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The Dental Old School vs. New School
By Carl Steinberg on March 29, 2021
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Beyond Restoration
Ultra-Conservative Management of the Discolored Tooth
By Jason Smithson on March 26, 2021
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Beyond Restoration
Photographic Tooth Inclination
By Jeffrey Bonk on March 25, 2021
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Beyond Restoration
The Next Evolution in Dental Digital Printing
By Robert Winter on March 22, 2021
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Beyond Restoration
Patient First Impressions – Setting the Tone for Long-Term Relationships
By Adam McWethy on March 19, 2021
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Spear Updates
Implant Esthetic Risk Assessment for Patient Consultation and Evaluation
By Bonnie Serino on March 17, 2021
Ultra-Conservative Management of the Discolored Tooth
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Beyond Restoration

Ultra-Conservative Management of the Discolored Tooth

Explore a more modern, minimally invasive approach to the discolored non-vital teeth using the 'Modified Walking Bleach' approach.

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Photographic Tooth Inclination
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Beyond Restoration

Photographic Tooth Inclination

Dental photography is a key component to the FGTP planning process and the strategic photographic series of images aids the restorative dentist in evaluation...

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The Next Evolution in Dental Digital Printing
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Beyond Restoration

The Next Evolution in Dental Digital Printing

Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Bob Winter believes an emerging 3D printing technique, called xolography, could signal an accelerated end to analogue-based...

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Patient First Impressions – Setting the Tone for Long-Term Relationships
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Beyond Restoration

Patient First Impressions – Setting the Tone for Long-Term Relationships

Patients who resist dentistry present dental teams with an opportunity to embrace those who need the help and comfort to know there is a solution to their...

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Implant Esthetic Risk Assessment for Patient Consultation and Evaluation
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Spear Updates

Implant Esthetic Risk Assessment for Patient Consultation and Evaluation

Dr. Will Martin's new Spear Online course, 'Utilizing the Esthetic Risk Assessment,' provides implementation techniques on how to evaluate 13 clinical...

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Nothing Lasts Forever: Case Planning for Easier Future Retreatments
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Beyond Restoration

Nothing Lasts Forever: Case Planning for Easier Future Retreatments

Learn treatment planning that prevents unnecessary future challenges after things break, to make things easier on you, your patient, and your colleagues.

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New to Study Club: Incorporating Airway and Joint Concepts in Practice Workflow
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Spear Updates

New to Study Club: Incorporating Airway and Joint Concepts in Practice Workflow

In his new Study Club module, Dr. Jeff Rouse outlines an approach to incorporate the evaluation and treatment of airway and TMJs into any practice model.

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Shimstock and Occlusal Maintenance of Dental Implants
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Shimstock and Occlusal Maintenance of Dental Implants

Dr. Jeff Bonk provides a dental re-care appointment protocol for evaluating and managing occlusal forces on dental implants.

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Using Caries Detection Dyes
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Techniques & Materials

Using Caries Detection Dyes

Caries detection dyes help dentists determine when to stop tooth preparations in conservative treatment.

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‘Dental Hacks’ Dr. Jason Lipscomb Leads Live Learning Continuum on Dental Marketing
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Spear Updates

‘Dental Hacks’ Dr. Jason Lipscomb Leads Live Learning Continuum on Dental Marketing

Learn how to connect with more patients in this Live Learning Continuum led by a doctor-podcaster who knows a thing or two about online media.

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Interproximal Contacts: Assessment and Adjustment
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Beyond Restoration

Interproximal Contacts: Assessment and Adjustment

Learn how to increase the predictability of desired interdental contacts and improve collaboration between dental practice and lab technician.

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CBCT: A Window Into ‘Why’
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Beyond Restoration

CBCT: A Window Into ‘Why’

CBCT is a valuable tool to help dentists find solutions to correct and prevent problematic sleep, esthetics, and occlusal issues, and to ensure optimal...

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