Candy Velez is an active professional member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) and serves as the Highlands County Representative for the Atlantic Coast Dental Hygienists' Association (ACDHA).
In addition, she maintains membership with The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH).
In addition to practicing clinically, Candy currently serves on the Florida Board of Dentistry's Council on Dental Hygiene, and she was the recipient of the Swann D. Knowles Award in 2020.
The Swan D. Knowles Award honors one hygienist from the state of Florida for their grassroots efforts in service and dedication to the dental hygiene profession.
Everyone Is a Human Being: Choosing to Create Better Workplace Culture
We All Have the Superpower of CHOICE By: Candy Velez, CRDH, BSDH, IGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach When…
Silence Fuels Negativity, Leadership Requires Communication
Learning to Communicate Is Learning to Lead By: Candy Velez, CRDH, BSDH, IGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach In…
Stop Choosing Sides: The Secret Ingredient for Next-Gen Dentistry Is Fusion
By: Candy Velez, CRDH, BSDH, IGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach For a long time, dentistry has lived in…
Want Better Results? Make It Easier
Remove Friction – Unlock Consistency By: Candy Velez, CRDH, BSDH, IGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach The Question That…
Are You Unknowingly Rewarding the Wrong Thing?
The Hidden Messages Behind Our Praise (a Reflection for Dental Leaders) By: Candy Velez, CRDH, BSDH, IGNITEDDS…
The Freedom Framework Week Three: The Power of Flow
Creating Freedom Through Structure, Alignment, and Leadership By: Candy Velez, CRDHIGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach Missed Week One…
The Freedom Framework Week Two: Releasing Money Blocks & Embracing Stewardship
By: Candy Velez, CRDH IGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach Let’s talk about a topic that can make even…
The Freedom Framework Week One: Breaking the Invisible Handcuffs
Awareness: Seeing What Restricts Your Growth and Steals Your Energy By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH Welcome…
Your License, Your Reputation, Your Responsibility: Lessons from Dr. A.R.
Closing the Series & Applying These Insights to Your Practice By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH When…
Ghosted by Your Dentist: When Poor Communication Becomes Patient Abandonment
Understanding Patient Abandonment – Lessons from Dr. A.R. By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH Imagine calling your…
Dental Flippers: The Young Dentist’s Guide
Exploring Innovative Alternatives to Dental Flippers for Optimal Patient Smiles! By: Dr. David Rice Trauma, emergency extraction(s) due to pain or infection, future dental implant, or simply missing a tooth, patients present in a variety of ways, for a variety of reasons. Dentistry has a variety of ways to fill the gap. Once upon a…
Dental Fuel Episode 8: Expert Advice with Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo
Dr. Guzman closes out our series with us by offering some advice to our listeners! Dr. Emma Guzman is a General and Cosmetic Dentist, practicing in New York City. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and was a general practice resident at Bronx Care…
Strategies for Dental Practice Marketing Success in 2024
By: Sean Hamel The world of marketing is an ever-evolving adventure, especially in the digital realm. To ensure your dental practice thrives, you need to stay ahead of the game and embrace cutting-edge strategies. Let’s take a look at 5 ways to skyrocket your dental practice’s marketing efforts this year. Get ready to embark on a…
Dental Fuel Episode 7: Team Mistake with Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo
Growing your team can be challenging as a new dentist. On Dental Fuel Episode 7, Dr. Emma Guzman shares her experience in making a mistake when working in a team and how it shaped her growth! Dr. Emma Guzman is a General and Cosmetic Dentist, practicing in New York City. She completed her Doctor of…
Crown Wars: Lithium Disilicate vs Zirconia
By: Dr. David Rice Lithium Disilicate vs Zirconia? When it comes to selecting the best material for your patient’s crown, you have options. The question is, which option is best, when, and why. Lithium Disilicate: Advantages 👍 Strength At 550 MPa and excellent fracture toughness, Lithium Disilicate weighs in well. Although I prefer to bond…
Dental School Graduate: Now What!?
By: Dr. Bri Torgerson So, you’ve just graduated from dental school, now what? First, of all, congratulations, you have done it; you’ve graduated dental school or maybe you’ve graduated and you have your final clinical boards to pass. Regardless, you did it, which is a feat in and of itself! Taking Your Final Clinical Boards…
Dental Fuel Episode 6: Financial Mistake with Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo
On Dental Fuel episode 6, Dr. Emma Guzman speaks FACTS, sharing a financial mistake she has made and a reminder to know your worth! Very insightful and a lesson that we can all learn from! Dr. Emma Guzman is a General and Cosmetic Dentist, practicing in New York City. She completed her Doctor of Dental…
Dear New Resident: Tips to Transitioning from Dental School to Residency
By: Savannah Craig Deciding to pursue a residency program is a big decision and there are a lot of reasons why someone would choose to pursue a residency program. Spending a year as a resident was truly the best decision I’ve ever made, but like anything, there are ups and downs. The Transition from Dental…
Dental Fuel Episode 5: Clinical Mistake with Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo
On Dental Fuel episode 5, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo! Dr. Emma Guzman is a General and Cosmetic Dentist, practicing in New York City. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and was a general practice resident at Bronx Care in the…
Dental SEO: Your Guide to Conquering Google
By: Sean Hamel What is Dental SEO? Dental SEO, or dental search engine optimization, is the process of optimizing your dental practice’s website to improve its visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs). By implementing effective SEO strategies, you can ensure that your website ranks higher in search results when potential patients search for dental…