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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…
Maximizing Team Member Engagement
By: Mark Kleive DDSThis article originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Kleive granted permission for igniteDDS to share it with our readers. Keeping your team members motivated and actively participating throughout the year is no small feat. Without a solid communication-based framework, things can easily fall apart, undermining the cohesion and productivity of your practice. During…
Cultivating Team Synergy in Dental Practice Management: Insights from the Trenches
Dentistry, while rooted in medical science, is profoundly shaped by the personalities at play within a practice. The realm of managing a dental team extends beyond clinical skills, delving into the nuanced art of fostering a positive workplace culture that ultimately reflects in patient satisfaction. Join Dr. Savanah Craig and Dr. Ronnetta Sartor as they…
Quick Take: Elevating Common Dental Procedures with the Solea
By: David Rice, DDS The Solea® All-Tissue Dental Laser from Convergent Dental is a breakthrough dental technology that enables dentists to perform a wide range of anesthesia-free, blood-free, and pain-free procedures in hard- and soft-tissue. Those who have an interest in lasers understand that Solea’s unique 9.3-micron CO2 technology makes it superior in handling anesthesia-free…
Know Your Patients: One of the Keys to Successful Treatment
By: Mike Crete DDSThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Crete granted permission for it to be shared with igniteDDS readers. Have you ever found yourself explaining a treatment plan to a patient, only to be met with a blank stare and silence for a minute? It’s a common scenario indicating that while the patient…
Redefining Success: Insights from Dental Professionals on Career Fulfillment
In a world where the definition of success is often blurred by societal expectations and personal aspirations, two rising dental professionals engage in a candid conversation that demystifies the concept of success. Dr. Craig and Dr. Sartor delve into what it means to achieve success in both personal and professional spheres, particularly in the field…
Innovative Dental Technology Increases Efficiency & Production
By: Michael T. Kelly, DMDThis topic originally appeared on ConvergentDental.com. Dr. Kelly granted permission for it to be shared with igniteDDS readers. Michael T. Kelly, DMD of Aesthetic Dentistry of Scottsdale is committed to dental excellence and strives to teach others about advancing dental techniques. He and his team successfully utilize innovative dental technology to…
TMJ 101: The Best TMD Treatment Options For Dentists
By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThis article originally appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com, Dr. Hess allowed igniteDDS to share with our readers. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, commonly referred to as TMD, are a set of conditions affecting the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. With an estimated prevalence of 5-12% in the general population,…
Navigating Patient Expectations: Insights for Early-Career Dentists
Dentistry isn’t just about the technical handling of teeth; it involves the complex task of navigating patient expectations, often overshadowed by immediate clinical challenges. The journey of newly graduated dentists Dr. Savanah Craig and Dr. Ronnetta Sartor offers a lens into the intricate balancing act of managing patient desires and maintaining professional integrity. This article…
Breaking Barriers to Care: Innovation in Special Needs Dentistry
By: Laura B. Holena, DDSThis topic originally appeared on ConvergentDental.com. Dr. Holena granted permission for this content to be shared with igniteDDS readers. There is a crisis in special needs dental care, with patients in some cases waiting years and often having to travel long distances to see a dentist who can accommodate them. For…
Interdental Papilla: Esthetic ConsiderationsÂ
By: Lee Ann Brady DMDTopic originally appeared on Pankey.org: Dr. Brady allowed permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers Interdental papilla is the part of the gingiva that fills the space between teeth. It has a triangular shape in the anterior region and a concave col in the posterior region of the tooth, which…



