Devin Hodell

Devin Hodell

Devin Hodell is a general dentist in Chesterfield, MI. She graduated with honors from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in the class of 2021. Dr. Hodell went on to complete a one-year, general practice residency at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, where she earned an award for Clinical Excellence and Professionalism in Dentistry.

full mouth rehabilitation

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation — What I Learned

By: Devin Hodell In the course of my dental residency, I completed a full-mouth rehabilitation over the…

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aesthetic dentistry

How to Succeed in Aesthetic Dentistry

By Cappy Sinclair | July 2, 2022

By: Cappy Sinclair Aesthetic dentistry is one of the most exciting and rewarding niches in our industry, and a lot of young dentists find themselves wanting to move into the field. But breaking into that niche can be challenging! Finding success there requires certain skills which might not always be obvious. 4 Ways to Succeed…

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How to Best Work with Patients on Clear Aligners

By Allison Lacoursiere | June 22, 2022

By: Allison Lacoursiere Clear aligners have made themselves incredibly important to our industry in a very short span of time. Knowing how to work transparently with patients, make them aware of the benefits of orthodontics, and secure a buy-in is essential for today’s dentists. 4 Ways to Work with Patients on Clear Aligners Here are…

misconceptions about dental insurance

Misconceptions about Dental Insurance

By Teresa Duncan | June 22, 2022

By: Teresa Duncan One of the big issues that new dentists face is learning the ins and outs of insurance — it’s a lot of paperwork! A lot of dentists find themselves confused fighting a mountain of red tape. 4 Common Dental Insurance Misconceptions In case this sounds like you, here are four common misconceptions…

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The Real Cost to Acquire a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | June 15, 2022

By: Bruce Bryen The dental school graduate is ready to acquire a dental practice and wants to understand how much it really costs: You have been a dental school graduate for the last five years and have been working as an associate in someone’s dental practice. The clinical skills you have learned have gotten you…

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Clinic Advice for D3s & D4s

By Savanah Craig | June 15, 2022

By: Savannah Craig Starting clinic can come with a lot of conflicting feelings. It is exciting to finally be treating patients, but it can also be a stressful experience. Everyone enters clinic with a different level of confidence, skill, and a unique patient pool. Treating patients can be a very rewarding experience, but it can…

hidden cost of acquiring a dental practice

The hidden cost to acquire a dental practice

By Bruce Bryen | June 8, 2022

By: Bruce Bryen A dental school graduate that has worked as an associate and learned from a mentor or owner may now be looking for that first dental practice acquisition. There are many things to think through before buying a dental practice, since this is probably the largest purchase and borrowing step that has ever been…

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Does Your Back Hurt? This Simple Product Can Save Your Back!

By Amber Auger | June 8, 2022

By: Amber Auger, RDH Near to my heart is helping hygienists have healthier, happier careers, and I believe it starts with an honest assessment of our health. It’s difficult to find joy at work when dealing with back pain, and sadly most hygienists report chronic pain. Previously, I’ve shared my experience working in a small…

Walking away from a dental practice

5 Tips to Quit a Dental Practice with Grace

By David Rice | June 7, 2022

There are times and places when we need to move on from a dental practice because it’s the healthy thing to do. Here’s how to do that … with grace.

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Advice for Applying to a GPR / AEGD Program

By Savanah Craig | May 31, 2022

By: Savannah Craig A dental residency program can provide valuable in-the-field experience for recent dental school graduates. Applying for residency programs is similar to applying to dental school in many ways. But first, you’ll need to choose which kind of residency to pursue. Most residences fall into two broad categories: GPR and AEGD. What’s the…

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What To Do the Summer Before Dental School

By Savanah Craig | May 27, 2022

By: Savannah Craig Congratulations on your acceptance to dental school! What an incredible accomplishment! You’ve put in the time and effort, and finally, it has paid off with an offer letter from a dental school. You have probably spent the last several years working jobs, volunteering, and gaining new skills to make your dental school…