David Rice

David Rice

Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks.

First Practice? Get Savings, Support for a ‘Smart Start’

First Practice? Get Savings, Support for a ‘Smart Start’

By: A-decTopic originally appeared on DentalProductShopper.com, they granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. A-dec program…

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Quicksplint

QuickSplint: Predictable Diagnostics and Restorative Success 

By: PankeyGramTopic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org, who granted igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. Temporary occlusal…

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optragate 2

Feel the Difference of Innovation: OptraGate® 2 Brings Comfort and Efficiency to the Dental Practice

By: Ivoclar The Ivoclar Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated solutions for high-quality dental…

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teeth whitening options

Are All Dental Whitening The Same? 

By: Dr. David Rice As a young dentist, hygienist or assistant, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with…

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total cost of dental practice ownership

Be Aware of the Total Cost of Ownership

By: A-dec The amount you pay for dental equipment goes beyond the initial acquisition cost—making it critical…

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dental fuel

Fast-Track Your Dental Practice Success: Insights from Dr. David Rice

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. David RiceEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Early dental practice ownership comes…

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comprehensive treatment planning

Comprehensive Treatment Planning: Key Strategies for Success

By: Pankey GramThe topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Pankey gave up their permission to share with our…

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Future proof your operatory

Future Proof Your Operatory

By: A-dec With a history steeped in innovation, reliability, and customer care,A-dec® has unveiled cutting-edge technology that…

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ecosite one

Ecosite One by DMG Review – with Dr. David Rice

By: Dr. David Rice Ecosite One by DMG, guys, this is a very cool composite I just…

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Image of dentist using Vivadent Aerosol Reduction Gel on a patient and the difference with not using it

What If Saliva Were Red?

By: Dr. David Rice What If Saliva Were Red? Do you remember that video from school? Depending…

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Authenticity in Dentistry

Authenticity in Dentistry: Embracing Personal Integrity for Professional Growth

By Dr. Paul Henny, DDS | May 27, 2025

By: Paul A. Henny, DDSThis Topic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Henny granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Clinical efficiency and business systems often take the spotlight. But during all that, it’s easy to overlook something fundamental: your individuality. I love this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson “Nothing is at last sacred…

5 secrets to building wealth in dentistry

5 Secrets to Building Wealth in Dentistry

By Dr. James Pitts | May 27, 2025

By: Dr. James Pitts As a practicing Dentist, your career will last around 30-35 years on average. During this time an average Dental Practice will have about $30,000,000 pass through collections.  One would think that this would be enough for all Dentists to retire Financially Independent and debt free. However, ADA statistics tell us that…

dental assistant becoming an EFDA

What’s Keeping Your Dental Assistant from Becoming an EFDA?

By Ronda Holman | May 26, 2025

By: Ronda Holman If you’ve ever found yourself wishing you had two pairs of hands during a procedure, chances are you’ve already imagined the value of an EFDA—an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant—on your team. So, what’s holding your current assistant back from stepping into that role? For many dental assistants, the barrier isn’t capability—it’s clarity,…

airway dentistry

Airway Dentistry: Making a Difference for Patients’ Wellness

By Steve Carstensen, DDS | May 21, 2025

By: Steve Carstensen, DDS  This Topic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Carstensen granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. “Hypoxic burden” is the challenge that the body faces due to low levels of oxygen on an intermittent basis. Our physiology has an adaptive capacity to manage hypoxic burdens. When that adaptive capacity is exceeded,…

dmg's ecosite elements

Case Using DMG’s Ecosite Elements: Class II Caries on #4

By Mohammed Hammoud | May 21, 2025

By: Dr. Mohammed Hammoud Today’s case: Radiographic caries on #4D, extending into the occlusal. A well-sealed, properly contoured Class II restoration was the goal. Here’s how I approached it: Step-by-Step Breakdown: 1. Anesthesia ½ carpule Citanest Plain + 1 carpule Septocaine for patient comfort and profound numbness. 2. Preparation Conservatively removed decay while preserving tooth…

you hired an associate

You Hired an Associate, Congratulations! Now what?

By Angela Holland | May 20, 2025

By: Angela Holland As a dental practice owner, you may reach a point where the demand for your services outpaces your ability to handle it all on your own. Whether you’re struggling to manage an influx of new patients, dealing with burnout from working long hours, or simply looking to scale your practice, hiring an…

Patient Care in the Age of 2 Day Shipping and Social Media 

Patient Care in the Age of 2 Day Shipping and Social Media 

By Savanah Craig | May 19, 2025

By: Dr. Savanah Craig We live in a world of instant gratification. Social Media shows us before and after photos and leaves out the hours, days, months, years it took to achieve that outcome. Patients are inundated with advertisements for “Teeth in a day” and dental tourism that promises to fix all their problems in…

Achieving the Ideal Shade for Complex Restorative Cases

Achieving the Ideal Shade for Complex Restorative Cases

By Dr. Kelley Brummett, DMD | May 14, 2025

By: Kelley Brummett, DMD This Topic Originally Appeared On PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brummett granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Often we have cases where one shade from VITA guide doesn’t seem to match the case due to different shades of adjacent teeth. A situation occurred in my office when I was working with a…

solving workforce challenges

Solving Workforce Challenges by Extending Careers

By Garrett Wilson | May 13, 2025

By: Garrett Wilson The dental industry has been navigating a complex workforce puzzle: how do we retain great people, care for current team members, and plan for the future? Much of the conversation rightly centers around mental and physical exhaustion and how to support team members who are feeling burnt out. We’ve seen innovative strategies…

you can have this but not that

You Can Have This But You Can’t Have That

By Dr. Eric Recker | May 12, 2025

By: Dr. Eric Recker Don’t take me back too far! I need that neck pillow. That’s too far. I can’t breathe. Are you going to dump me back off the chair? All said as the patient is reclined to 65 degrees. This is going to be a heck of a procedure. I am going to…