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.

empathy in leadership

Scrubs, Stress & Leadership: Why Empathy Is Your Secret Superpower

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  In the fast-paced, high-demand environment of a…

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Boundaries with Heart: How Dental Teams Can Stay Compassionate Without Burning Out 

Boundaries with Heart: How Dental Teams Can Stay Compassionate Without Burning Out 

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  In dentistry, we offer much more than…

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drawing the line in the sand on performance

Draw the Line: How to Hold Your Team Accountable Without the Drama

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  As a dental practice owner or…

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Your new team member wants to succeed—your onboarding plan helps them do it.

Stop the Revolving Door: Rethink Your Onboarding Strategy 

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  In a busy dental practice, it’s…

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dental office team

No More Drama: How Clear Agreements Create a Thriving, Accountable Dental Team 

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  Managing a dental practice comes with…

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dental insurance reimbursement claims

Maximizing Insurance Reimbursement: The Power of Clinical Notes Over Narratives

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  Submitting dental insurance claims can be…

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how accountability can transform your dental practice

Stop the Chaos: How Accountability Transforms Your Dental Practice from Stressful to Profitable 

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  As a dentist and business owner,…

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dentist's roadmap to success

The Dentist’s Roadmap to a Record-Breaking Year: 9 Steps for Success

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  The beginning of a new year…

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prevent and uncover embezzlement in your dental practice

Silent Sabotage: Uncover and Prevent Embezzlement in Your Dental Practice

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  Embezzlement is a risk that no…

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dentists reaching financial freedom and growth

The Practice Profit Plan: Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom & Growth

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Coach and Director of Operations, IgniteDDS Managing a dental practice is more than…

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The Importance of Honesty in the Midst of a Pandemic

By Dawn Patrick | November 23, 2020

Honesty is now more important than ever, because honesty can help your team prepare for a potential exposure to COVID-19.

Social media

Why Trending Today Fails You

By David Rice | November 18, 2020

Let’s talk about trending … but how do we build a plan to trend for the long-haul? Dr. David Rice offers his thoughts.

Sadness

10 simple things you can do to get through hard times

By Dawn Patrick | November 17, 2020

Life is a series of peaks and valleys. Sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down. But it’s the difficult times where we need a little more support and guidance. Here are some tips that can help.

Reset button

Why You Need to Hit the Reset Button Heading into 2021

By Dawn Patrick | November 17, 2020

Take a step back. Take a breath. 2020 has been a lot to take in, but now is the time to plan for what’s to come in 2021.

Ocean waves and fishing

Preparing for the Waves to Come in 2021

By Dawn Patrick | November 10, 2020

None of us knew that 2020 would bring a pandemic into our industry and society. What will 2021 bring? None of us know for sure. However, we do know that you can learn from the past and prepare for the future using analysis and trends from a pair of experts who have been tracking what has been happening in the industry before, during, and after the COVID-19 disruption.

Money

What Tax Challenges Await Dental Practices in 2021?

By Dawn Patrick | November 9, 2020

With a new year comes new tax codes and rules that you and your dental practice need to know.

Empty chairs

When You Have Everything You Need in the Dental Practice … Except Patients

By Dawn Patrick | November 9, 2020

You have everything you need in your practice … except for patients. Now what? Dr. David Rice will discuss this and more in a riveting talk.

Puzzle

How Differences Can Come Together Under the Dentist’s Leadership

By David Rice | November 3, 2020

Dr. David Rice explains how dentists can ensure that everyone not only has their voice heard, but that it’s done to promote unity rather than division.

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The importance of each of us having our voice heard

By Dawn Patrick | November 3, 2020

Having an opinion is a bigger personal milestone than it may seem. Voicing opinions makes you vulnerable, especially if you’re battling to build self-confidence.

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How To Keep That “I Voted” Buzz Going in The Dental Practice

By Dawn Patrick | November 2, 2020

Remember how proud you were that you made your voice heard in the recent election? How about making your voice heard in the dental practice?