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When to Save or Extract a Tooth

A Decision Making Masterclass with Dr. Frank Spear

Join Dr. Frank Spear Live For This Free Virtual Masterclass

Friday, July 18th 12 pm PDT | 3pm ET

1 CE Credit!

You Will Learn:

  • An algorithm of key questions to ask when deciding whether to retain and restore vs remove and replace.

  • What the literature states the long-term success rates are for different conditions that appear questionable or hopeless.

  • How the age of the patient impacts the treatment decision of whether to retain and restore vs remove and replace, the concept of “Management vs Cure”.

  • The importance of looking forward to, “What is next”, and how that can impact the choice of what to do now.

1 CE Credit

Transform Your Judgment on Compromised Teeth

in the Aesthetic Zone

Struggling to balance clinical evidence, patient factors, and long-term outcomes?

Without a structured approach, it’s easy to second-guess critical decisions. This class gives you a framework to assess a multitude of factors including risk, age, and long-term prognosis—so you can decide whether to retain and restore or remove and replace with confidence.

In This Free Masterclass, You Will Learn:

Save or Extract? Use an Algorithm

Learn a step-by-step algorithm that helps you weigh clinical, functional, and patient-specific factors to make evidence-based decisions.

Long Term Treatment Planning

Shift from reactive to strategic. Explore how today’s choices affect future interventions, complications, and overall prognosis.

Treating the Anterior Zone

When every millimeter counts, preserving natural teeth in the esthetic zone can have major advantages. See how to protect soft tissue architecture and smile esthetics long term..

A message from Dr. Frank Spear:

"On a regular basis in practice, clinicians are faced with patient presentations that go beyond the simple decision of, does a tooth need a restoration or not? Those more difficult decisions often involve the decision to retain and restore a questionable tooth or teeth, or extract and place an implant. This presentation will focus on the potential advantages long term of retaining and restoring, especially in young patients. Long term clinical examples and literature support will be presented for the different clinical presentations shown."

FREE Masterclass

When to Save or Extract a Tooth

A Decision Making Masterclass with Dr. Frank Spear

Hosted by Dr. Aly | Course Karma

Friday, July 18th 12 pm PDT | 3pm ET

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Why Attend?

Although treatment planning is a well-covered subject in dental education, the specific clinical dilemma of whether to retain or remove a tooth remains both relevant and complex.

This decision represents a critical intersection of clinical evidence, risk analysis, patient-specific factors, and long-term thinking.

The introduction of biomimetic principles and increasingly sophisticated implant options has added further depth to what is already a nuanced clinical judgment.

This masterclass is designed to explore that complexity in depth — offering a chance to sharpen your decision-making skills and strengthen your ability to approach each case with clarity, precision, and confidence.

Last Tooth in the Arch Syndrome

Spot patients at risk of bite collapse: "I prepped the occlusal - but where did the space go?!"

When to Avoid Lengthening Teeth

Recognize these specific wear patterns to save your cosmetic cases from failing.

Treating Tight Envelope of Function

Diagnose this commonly missed wear pattern that can cause catastrophic restorative failures.

  • Plus 2 more Red Flags to watch out for

Free, Online and Live

KOIS Masterclass

With Dr. John Kois

HoSted by Dr. Aly | Course Karma

Live Session, date TBD

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BONUS:

Register now to receive the following:

📺 Additional On-Demand Masterclass:

"How to Perform Esthetic Dentistry on Challenging Occlusions"

You’ll also get access to the recording our last, highly popular Masterclass with Dr. Spear.

Access available for a limited time

🧠 That's 2 CE Credits total!

If you watch both the live session on July 18 and the on-demand Masterclass above

Your instructor

Dr. Frank Spear

Dr. Spear is the co-founder and director of Spear Education and is globally renowned for his expertise in esthetic and restorative dentistry. He obtained his dental degree from the University of Washington in 1979 and an M.S.D. in periodontal prosthodontics in 1982.

Throughout his career, Dr. Spear has received several accolades, including:

  • The Christensen Award (1993) forExcellence in Restorative Education

  • An special award from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (1995) forenhancing cosmetic dentistry in the U.S.

  • The Saul Schluger Memorial Award (1996) for Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planningfrom the Seattle Study Club.

  • Awarded thefirst-ever President’s Award(2003)for excellence in educationfrom the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, jointly with Vincent G. Kokich.

  • The Charles Pincus-Ronald GoldsteinLifetime Achievement Award(2018) from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Professionally, apart from his role at Spear Education, he is an affiliate professor in graduate prosthodontics at the University of Washington and runs a specialized private practice in Seattle with Dr. Greggory Kinzer. Dr. Spear also conducts lectures globally and is affiliated with several dental organizations. Notably, he is a past president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Your Host

Dr. Aly Bhatia

Hey there, my name is Aly. I’m a dentist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Course Karma. After graduating dental school I found it challenging to decide what CE to take….I asked myself:⁣

  • Where can I go to find courses?⁣

  • Which courses are better than others?⁣

  • ⁣Will I be able to use what I learnt in the clinic on Monday?⁣

I realized that the only way to answer these questions was to ask my peers from my dental school, a group of 56 students who were also asking the same questions.⁣

And so I started to build Course Karma, a platform for dental CE. A place where dentists can go to view the best CE available and read course reviews. But Course Karma is more than just a platform. It’s a movement where dentists help each other find the best CE.⁣

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together, we can improve dental CE and dentistry as a whole.

Date: TBD

Who Should Attend?

  • General dentists seeking clarity on when to save vs. replace teeth

  • Clinicians who want a structured, evidence-based framework for tough decisions

  • Dental professionals looking to improve patient communication and confidence

What You’ll Get

  • A clear, repeatable framework for making retention vs. replacement decisions

  • Case-based strategies to balance evidence, patient needs, and long-term outcomes

  • Tools to communicate treatment options confidently and ethically

Reserve Your Spot Now Limited Seats Available!

🗓️LIVE session, Friday, June 18th 12 pm PDT | 3pm ET

📍 Location: Live Online Webinar

Date: June 18th , 2025

Location: Zoom Webinar 

Time: 12 pm PDT | 3pm ET

Method: Lecture 

Credits: 1 

Cost: Free 

Contact Person: Michael Vallano (michael.v@coursekarma.com)

Refund and Cancellation Policies: None

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