Dawn Patrick

Dawn Patrick

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.

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10 Steps to Starting a Dental Practice

By: Dawn Patrick Are you a dental student with dreams of one day starting a dental practice?…

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Cultivate Leadership within Your Dental Team

Cultivating Leadership in Your Dental Team: Empowerment Strategies for Practice Success By: Dawn Patrick A successful dental…

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Powerful Connections: How Morning Huddles & Monthly Team Meetings Supercharge Dental Practices

By: Dawn Patrick As a dental practice, the key to success lies not only in providing excellent…

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Dental Patient Communication: Tips for a Successful Outcome

By: Dawn Patrick In the realm of dental care, effective communication between dental teams and patients plays…

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The Key to Building Relationships with Patients & Practice Growth

By: Dawn Patrick In the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry, one thing remains constant: the importance of building…

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10 Key Performance Indicators Your Dental Practice Should Track

By: Dawn Patrick Measure, monitor, and make go right, but what should you measure? As a dentist,…

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Empowering Dental Teams: How To Inspire & Develop Leadership In Your Practice

By: Dawn Patrick In today’s shrinking workforce, many practice owners either struggle with high team turnover or…

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Maximize Your Profitability Through Dental Real Estate

By Ken Jorgenson | March 24, 2021

It takes a lot to make sure your choice regarding dental real estate is the right one for you, your budget, and your future.

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Advice For New Associates in a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | March 21, 2021

Welcome to the world of the business of dentistry. Here’s what you need to know if you’re starting out as a dentist and heading down the path of becoming an associate.

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Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Your Dental Career

By Amisha Singh | March 14, 2021

By: Amisha Singh, DDS Leadership. You have heard the word, and maybe even understand the importance for your dental practice and your career. But this concept, which supports an industry of educators and thought leaders, remains an enigma for most practitioners. And there is one fundamental reason for this: Leadership in theory and leadership in…

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3 Dental Insurance Mistakes Practices Are Making

By Kevin Henry | March 1, 2021

As we dive deeper into 2021, dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management is seeing three big issues with dental insurance that practices encounter.

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Advice Every Dental Practice Should Hear: From a Baseball Usher

By Kevin Henry | February 17, 2021

A bike ride past Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., brought back memories of some great advice from an usher for dental practices.

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WalletHub unveils 2021 list of best and worst states for dental health

By Kevin Henry | February 10, 2021

So where does your state rank in terms of dental health for 2021? WalletHub has compiled its annual rankings.

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Differences in the Workplace “Garden”

By Natalie Kaweckyj | February 9, 2021

We all have stunning gardens that are unique to each one of us, writes Natalie Kaweckyj. She encourages readers to share their knowledge, expertise and passion, and watch the dynamics bloom.

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Great Dental Teams Start With a Great Vision

By Robert Maguire | February 9, 2021

Dr. Robert Maguire discusses what he has learned about building great dental teams during his years in the dental industry.

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Dental Assistant Drama in the Practice: Q & A

By Kevin Henry | January 26, 2021

One dental assistant is tired of the drama in her practice … but she’s making a plan on how to change her viewpoint.

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The one thing that dental team members want more than anything else

By Kevin Henry | January 5, 2021

There is one thing that your team members want more than anything else in 2021. No, it’s not more money.