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…
6 common dental myths that you need to know … and debunk
Let’s talk about some common dental myths that your patients might be hearing … and accepting.
Why Now is the Time for You to be an Influencer
Another week, another piece of misinformation about dentistry is out there and ready for us to address. On Thanksgiving Day, the New York Times published a piece about how teeth were mysteriously falling out of people’s mouths. Was it because of COVID-19? Some would say yes, but we in the dental industry know that there…
What To Do When a Team Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
What do you do if a team member tests positive for COVID-19 in your practice? Dr. David Rice has some advice.
How To Have “Courageous Conversations” in the Dental Practice
How can you have “courageous conversations” in the dental practice? Katherine Eitel-Belt talks you run through it.
The Importance of Honesty in the Midst of a Pandemic
Honesty is now more important than ever, because honesty can help your team prepare for a potential exposure to COVID-19.
Why Trending Today Fails You
Let’s talk about trending … but how do we build a plan to trend for the long-haul? Dr. David Rice offers his thoughts.
10 simple things you can do to get through hard times
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.
Why You Need to Hit the Reset Button Heading into 2021
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.
Preparing for the Waves to Come in 2021
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.
What Tax Challenges Await Dental Practices in 2021?
With a new year comes new tax codes and rules that you and your dental practice need to know.