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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Oral-B iO Review: Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush (Unboxing to Recommending)

By David Rice | July 9, 2020

By: Dr. David Rice Before today, it was only possible for your patients to get a straight-from-the-dentist clean feel two times a year, but now with the biggest innovation from Oral-B, they can get a professional clean feel at home, every day! Oral-B iO Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush The Oral-B iO introduces a new era in…

best fluoride toothpaste for gum health

Best Type of Fluoride Toothpaste for Gum Health

By David Rice | July 7, 2020

By: David Rice When I think about what my dental patients really want to know, it’s tips and tricks on how to help prevent cavities. We all want to know what we can do at home that’s fast, and effective, to keep ourselves from spending time and money at the dentist. Truth? Of course! Heck,…