Dawn has 30+ years of dental experience spanning all facets of dentistry including pediatric, cosmetic, complete health, and sleep.
During her career, Dawn enjoyed 25 years in practice management including marketing, team training, and consulting.
She joined IGNITEDDS in June 2022 as Director of Operations.
Dawn enjoys working directly with teams and customers to create a win-win. She is passionate about creating systems and processes that allow teams to excel.
In her spare time, Dawn enjoys time with family, her two Goldendoodles, and traveling with her husband, Jon.
You Can’t Serve Excellence Without Systems
By: Dawn Patrick, COO and Dental Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS Systems, Not Motivation, Drive Consistency Starbucks doesn’t…
From Chaos to Coordination: Building a Michelin-Star Dental Team
By: Dawn Patrick, COO and Dental Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS What Does a High-Performing Dental Team Actually…
Hope Isn’t on the Menu: Planning a Profitable Dental Year
By: Dawn Patrick, COO and Dental Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS It’s almost the end of the first…
Why the Money Isn’t Showing Up: Part 3
Building Financial Accountability Without MicromanagingDid you miss Part 2? Catch up on Why the Money Isn’t Showing…
Why the Money Isn’t Showing Up: Part 2
The Front Desk Systems That Make or Break Cash FlowDid you miss Part One? Catch up on…
Why the Money Isn’t Showing Up: Part 1
A Financial Control Series for Dental Practice Owners By: Dawn Patrick, COO and Dental Business Strategy Coach,…
The Practice Profitability Playbook: Part 3
Part 3: Clinical Control — Diagnose with Confidence, Present with Clarity By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach,…
How Dental Practices Can WIN December Instead of Surviving It
By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS December can feel like the ultimate scramble. Patients rushing to…
The Practice Profitability Playbook: Part 2
Part 2: Financial Control — Show Me the Money in Your Dental Practice By: Dawn Patrick, Business…
The Practice Profitability Playbook
Part 1: Systems Control — The Foundation of a Low-Stress, High-Performing Practice By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS…
What is Function and Aesthetics in Dentistry?
By: Dr. Neeraj KhannaTopic originally appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com. Dr. Khanna granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Let’s face it – it’s an image-conscious world we live in. Patients often walk into dental offices with a single goal: achieving that perfect smile (while treating other underlying issues.) However, this focus on aesthetics can…
Navigating Financial Pitfalls in Dentistry: Insights from Dr. Naved Fatmi
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Naved FatmiEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Welcome back to another episode of Dental Fuel, the podcast that delves into the rarely discussed middle stages of dental practices—the mistakes and learnings that shape success. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Dr. Naved Fatmi return to share his valuable…
From Erbium to Solea: Falling in Love with Pediatric Dentistry Again
By: Jennifer Bryk Hechko, DDS, MS, FAAPDTopic originally appeared on ConvergentDental.com. Dr. Hechko granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. My Solea Story started back in May of 2017 when I purchased a practice that had an erbium laser. That laser served as a really nice coat rack for a couple of years…
Going Beyond Traditional Dentistry To Improve Dental Care
By: Bill Gregg DDSTopic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Gregg granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Lately, we see a positive tendency of the dental profession to improve the approach to how we take care of our patients. The fear most patients have of the dentist usually comes from traditional dentistry, when…
The Race to the Finish Line with Ecosite Elements
By: Sable A Muntean, DMD, MHSAThis article originally appeared on DMG-Connect.com. Dr. Muntean granted permission for it to be shared with igniteDDS readers. It is a super busy day at the office and you have a patient walk in with two chipped front teeth that need to be addressed because he has a big business…
Transitioning from Dental School to Clinical Practice
By: Dr. Savanah Craig After spending 4 years of my life in an academic environment surrounded by the minute details of dentistry, the transition to clinical practice can be challenging. Difficulties Transitioning from Dental School to Clinical Practice These aspects of dentistry have been challenges faced by every new graduate from dental school. Technical Knowledge…
Occlusal Examination: Why and How
By: Bill Gregg DDSThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Gregg gave permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. The occlusal examination during hygiene assessment is important to maintain a healthy patient dentition and to ensure that the temporomandibular joint is functioning properly. This will help prevent any upcoming symptoms like muscle pain, which…
Embracing the Journey: Lessons from Expanding Dental Practices
Dr. Naved Fatmi shares his experiences in expanding dental practices. Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Naved FatmiEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Scaling a dental practice comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. In a revealing episode of the “Dental Fuel” podcast, Dr. Naved Fatmi shares his experiences in expanding his dental operations…
Correcting a Dental Assistant Who Chronically Cross-Contaminates in a Dental Office
Cross-contamination in a dental office poses serious risks to both patients and staff. By: Ronda Holman When a dental assistant frequently engages in behaviors that lead to cross-contamination, it’s crucial to address the issue promptly and constructively. Here’s how to effectively manage and correct this situation: Assess the Knowledge Gap Start by identifying whether the…
How Do You Know If You Achieved Centric Relation?
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. When we talk about utilizing bimanual manipulation as a way to get centric relation, one of the biggest misunderstandings we see is the tendency for dentists to think CR is achieved…