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Dr. Amisha Singh is a Denver native and loves living in beautiful Colorado. She founded a scratch start dental practice, Smile Always Dental, in Parker, CO. While in dental school, she was the founder of the first diversity-oriented, nationally-based organization in the school and her passion for organized dentistry continues. She is now an active member of the ADA, CDA, and MDDS. She serves on the CDA House of Delegates, on the ADA Dental Wellbeing Advisory Committee, and on the MDDS and CDA Membership Councils. She is the CDA New Dentist Committee Chair for Colorado. She is also a blogger and professional speaker who works with IgniteDDS to inspire other dental professionals and provide the resources to be the best clinicians possible. She writes for numerous publications, serves on the junior editorial board for Dental Entrepreneur Women’s magazine, the Dental Economics Editorial Advisory Board, and as co-editor of the MDDS Articulator. She is the AVID Healthcare Liaison for Denver Public Schools and teaches a success series integrated into the curriculum of underprivileged middle school youth to aspire them to careers in healthcare. She was also a workforce diversity consultant for the Colorado Department of Public Health and worked to help recruit underrepresented minorities to the professions of dentistry and medicine. She also serves as an ADA Success Speaker, participates in the ADA Institute of Diversity in Leadership, and is the founder of the CDA Diversity in Leadership program. She was recognized as one of the 2018 10 Under 10 Top ADA Dentists nationally. She also believes in innovation and serves her profession as a DMG Young Key Opinion Leader. Her passion is encouraging entrepreneurial spirit, inspiring others and she wants to dedicate her life to helping make dentists and patients alike be better, healthier, more empowered people. When not practicing dentistry, she loves to get lost in a good book, cook, and do all things creative.
Lit leadership lessons: Let’s talk about perspective
Why? It’s a question we often ask, but without perspective, we will never know the answer, writes Dr. Amisha Singh.
Lit leadership lessons: How dental professionals can honor boundaries
Dr. Amisha Singh discusses why setting boundaries is so important for dental professionals and how it can improve health.
Embracing Failure to Adopt Everyday Innovation
An important lesson in leadership? Understanding that it’s OK to fail if you’re learning from your mistakes and moving forward.
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Your Dental Career
By: Amisha Singh, DDS Leadership. You have heard the word, and maybe even understand the importance for…
Careful Prescription of Medications for Geriatric Patients
By: Lee Ann Brady, DMD This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Geriatric patients are more prone to systemic diseases and usually are on medications that can interfere with oral diagnosis and treatment outcomes or have potential side effects. Screen Medications of Geriatric Patients It’s better…
Future Proof Your Operatory
By: A-dec With a history steeped in innovation, reliability, and customer care,A-dec® has unveiled cutting-edge technology that makes it easy for dentists to optimize patient care, improve ergonomics, and grow the dental practice. Download the PDF version now Improved Connectivity: A Better Patient Experience The new A-dec Pro delivery system and its A-dec+ software open…
Cultivating Excellence Through Team Dynamics with Dr. Gabriella Flores
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Gabriela FloresEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH In today’s competitive dental world, creating a successful practice goes beyond technical skills. Success often hinges on mastering team dynamics and building a cohesive, positive work environment. This article, inspired by insights from Dr. Gabriela Flores, a newer practice owner, explores key strategies…
Dental Occlusion in Complete Dentistry
By: Dr. Neeraj Khanna, DDSThe topic originally appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com. Dr. Khanna granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Many of us began our dental careers as tooth-by-tooth dentists. We examined each tooth individually, treating the biological needs of what we saw, and moved on to the next. When restorations fail, we often…
The Importance of Insurance Fee Negotiations for Dental Practices
Boost Reimbursements and Improve Cash Flow By: Angela Holland In the ever-evolving world of dental care, financial health plays a crucial role in the success and longevity of your practice. As a dental provider, a significant portion of your revenue comes from insurance reimbursements. Without a steady and sufficient stream of payments from insurance companies,…
The Dentist’s Roadmap to a Record-Breaking Year: 9 Steps for Success
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS The beginning of a new year is always filled with possibilities. As a dental practice owner, it’s the perfect time to reflect, reset, and realign your goals to ensure a prosperous year ahead. But goal setting alone won’t guarantee success—execution and accountability are what…
Accurate X-Ray Records: Best Practices for Dental Teams
By: Laura S. Harkin, DMD This Topic Originally Appeared On Pankeygram.Org Radiographic imaging is an important diagnostic aid tool in dentistry, along with clinical examination. They help clinicians identify many pathologies, abnormalities, and tooth-related problems that can’t be seen during patient examinations. Therefore, accurate capturing and interpreting of X-ray records is critical for accurate diagnosis and…
Silent Sabotage: Uncover and Prevent Embezzlement in Your Dental Practice
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS Embezzlement is a risk that no dental practice owner can afford to overlook. While you may trust your team, the unique dynamics of dental offices—where small teams handle large cash flows—make them particularly vulnerable to internal fraud. Studies indicate that up to 60% of…
Navigating the Financial Landscape of Dentistry from Student Loans to Ownership: with Dr. Gabriella Flores
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Gabriela FloresEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Dentistry is more than just a clinical profession; it involves navigating a complex financial landscape that one must master to build a successful career. In a recent discussion on Dental Fuel, seasoned professionals Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas and Dr. Gabriela Flores share their…
Performing High Accuracy Periodontal Probing & Calibration
By: Sheri Kay RDHTopic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Kay granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Periodontal probing helps us to evaluate the health of the gingiva and the surrounding periodontium. A key component of doing an accurate assessment is the quality of your perio probes, which locate and measure the depth…



