Dr. Chad Duplantis has been lecturing nationally on various aspects of Digital and CAD/CAM Dentistry, Restorative Implant Dentistry, and other topics.
He has been published in numerous dental journals. He is also the co-founder of a social media group aimed at creating well-informed dentists and improving dental education.
Lifelong Learning and Work-Life Balance in Dentistry: Insights from Chad Duplantis
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Chad DuplantisEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH The world of dentistry is…
Crafting Cohesion: The Crucial Elements of Team Building in Dentistry with Dr. Chad Duplantis
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Chad DuplantisEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Building a successful dental practice…
Navigating Dental Technology Investments: A Journey to Practice Growth & Finding Your ‘Why’ with Dr. Chad Duplantis
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Chad DuplantisEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH The world of dentistry is…
The Art of Listening: Clinical Mistakes with Dr. Chad Duplantis on Dental Fuel
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Chad DuplantisEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH In this episode of Dental…
What Dental Cement Should I Use?
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Have a patient and you need to decide which type of dental…
This Should Be An Easy One…
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Ever have a case that you are sure should be an easy…
The Hidden Power of Strategic Insurance Credentialing for New Dental Practice Owners
By: Angela Holland When you’re a first-time dental practice owner, the thrill of finally running your own show is unbeatable. You’ve got the skills, the vision, and the patients — but here’s the catch: you don’t know what you don’t know. One of the biggest blind spots? Insurance credentialing. Strategic Insurance Credentialing It’s not just…
Building a Highly Productive Schedule with Fewer Patients
By: John C. Cranham, DDS This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Cranham granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. When I’ve looked at and really studied my practice numbers over the years, my favorite has always been productivity per hour. I have aimed to focus on a low volume of patients who need…
Lessons Learned From Doing Emax Crowns 6–11 as a D4 Student
By: Michael Eid I had the opportunity to help my best friend, Bashar AbuJardeh, on a huge case as a dental student. Although crowning anterior teeth may be routine for a seasoned dentist, it’s a rare and special opportunity in dental school — especially when the case spans from tooth #6 to #11. Working on…
Designing Your Self-Determined Future in Dentistry: A Guide for Dentists & Dental Teams
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Business Coach IgniteDDS In dentistry, it’s easy to feel like the future is something that happens to you rather than something you shape. Between patient schedules, team needs, insurance headaches, and unpredictable emergencies, most dental teams end up reacting rather than intentionally creating the life and career they want. But the…
The Ideal Floss for Dental Implant Care
By: Dr. Lee Ann BradyThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Cleaning around posterior dental implants can be a real challenge for patients — especially when it comes to reaching wider gingival embrasures. In my practice, we’ve found one simple solution that makes a big…
6 Ways to Let Patients Know What Dental Services Your Practice Provides
By: Phillip Gold, Master CDT This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Mr. Gold granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. If your patients don’t know what you offer, how can they say yes to potential treatments they may need. Don’t let your patients walk away from your practice uninformed, thinking you only provide emergency…
Tips to Ensure Precision in Veneer Preparation
By: Charles Ward, DDSThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Ward granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. You’ve done your digital planning, printed your models, and created a dental mockup. That’s great! But before you start prepping those teeth, we need to make sure that mockup is spot on. Why? Because a…
Dental Credentialing Done with Strategy: Your Fast Pass to Profit as a New Dental Practice Owner
By: Angela Holland Launching your first dental practice is a thrilling leap into ownership, a chance to build something your own way. But amidst the excitement of setting up shop, there’s a critical step that can either turbocharge your profits or leave you scrambling: insurance credentialing. If you’re thinking it’s just a box to check,…
Mistakes I Learned from Doing Composite Veneers
A D4 Perspective for Your Future Clinical Wins By: Michael Eid Composite veneers are often marketed as conservative, quick fixes for minor esthetic issues, but what no one tells you early on is how technique-sensitive they are. As a D4 who’s now done a handful, here are the biggest mistakes I made, and what I…
Touch It Once: The Midas Method for Getting More Done Without the Stress
Everything you touch should turn into progress, not piles of unfinished work. By: Dawn Patrick, Director of Operations and Business Development Coach, IgniteDDS In every dental practice, things move quickly. There’s always a patient to see, a call to answer, a tray to flip, or a chart to review. It’s no wonder that phrases like: …come…