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.
Buyer Beware: No Team Introduction Equals No Goodwill
By: Dr. David Rice Buying a dental practice is multifaceted and as a buyer, you need to…
Buyer Beware: Numbers Can Lie in Dental Practice Acquisitions
By: Dr. David Rice In the world of dental practice acquisitions, potential buyers often find themselves navigating…
5 Best Practices to Retain the Patients in Your New Acquisition
Implementing best practices can make a substantial difference in helping retain the patients in your new acquisition…
Why Staying An Associate Is A Big Financial Loss
In the realm of personal finance, understanding the nuances of take-home pay is crucial for individuals striving…
5 Red Flags that Prevent New Dentists from Getting their First Practice Loan
Navigating Your Path to Practice: Most Common Red Flags that Prevent New Dentists from Getting their First…
A Dentist’s Insight into Oil Pulling and Contemporary Dentistry
Navigating the Buzz: A Dentist’s Take on Contemporary Dentistry & Oil Pulling By: Dr. David Rice It’s…
Swishing to Wellness: Oil Pulling for Oral Radiance
By: Dr. David Rice In the quest for natural and holistic oral care, you might have come…
Dr. Sable Muntean Appointed as Chief Editor of Get Lit Newsletter
Get Lit Newsletter Welcomes Dr. Sable Muntean as Chief EditorIgniting Success for New Dentists with Enhanced Content…
Buyer Beware: 7 Warnings You’re Looking at the Wrong Practice to Buy
Here’s Why You Should Not Ignore the Red Flags By: Dr. David Rice So you want to…
Choosing the Right Color Palette for Your Dental Office
By: A-dec With design, we surround ourselves with color that affects mood, energy, and mindfulness. And design…
Are You a “dentist” or a “Dentist”?
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP When patients come to your office, they know who they think you are. They assume you not only have an undergrad degree but continued your education for another four years and graduated from an accredited dental school. You might have even continued further to a GPR or residency program. You have…
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should
By: Dr. Savannah Craig In today’s fast-paced society, everyone is looking for one-stop shopping and dental patients are no exception. One of the reasons I chose to pursue a residency program after dental school, was to have a wider breadth of treatments that I felt comfortable offering my patients. Patients like being able to receive…
How Do You Know If You Achieved Centric Relation?
By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.comLearn about Occlusion at TheDawsonAcademy.com When we talk about utilizing bimanual manipulation as a way to get centric relation, one of the biggest misunderstandings we see is the tendency for dentists to think CR is achieved by forcing the jaw back…
Help…My Dental Assistant Wants More Money!
By: Ronda Holman Hi dear reader, my name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions as to what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist was…
Dentists: Why Should You Load Test the TMJs?
By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Properly loading the joints tells you several things about the root cause of some patients’ problems. This will also determine how functionally stable the patient is. Let’s start with the first item. 1. Indicate if the Joint is Healthy You’re going to…
The Secrets to Success: Advice from Dental Assistant Ronda Holman
Interviewer: Tanya Sue Maestas, DDSInterviewee: Ronda HolmanEdited By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH In this interview, dental assistant Ronda Holman shares invaluable insights on the often-overlooked power of patience and communication in the dental office. The Importance of Patience In the dynamic realm of dentistry, Ronda Holman underscores the significance of patience for both dental…
Changing Vertical Dimension: When is it Safe?
By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com If you follow The Dawson Academy protocols, altering the vertical dimension is going to be the exception rather than the rule. We can work with the vast majority of patients vertical dimension and still fulfill the five requirements for occlusal stability and get a…
Buyer Beware: Numbers Can Lie in Dental Practice Acquisitions
By: Dr. David Rice In the world of dental practice acquisitions, potential buyers often find themselves navigating through a sea of financial data and performance metrics. The numbers presented can be a powerful tool in decision-making, but they can also be deceiving. As a new dentist buyer, it’s crucial to understand the web of factors…
Reducing the Tax Burden When Selling a Dental Practice
An innovative approach to reducing the tax burden for the buyer and seller when a dental practice is sold that has used conventional financing for its acquisition. By: Bruce Bryen When the principal payments on the loan are paid by the buyer of a dental practice, they become subject to tax. The seller knows that…
How Does the Occlusal Plane Relate to the Anterior Teeth?
By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com One of the most common mistakes I see in occlusal restorations is also the easiest mistake to observe. It is interference of the posterior teeth with the anterior guidance. A perfected occlusion allows the anterior teeth to contact in centric…