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…
Here’s the Key to Explaining the Oral-Systemic Link
Do you know the difference betweenmajor surgery and minor surgery? That’s the start of a joke that a friend of mine once shared with me. Do you know the answer? Well, my friend said, it’s major surgery if it is happening to you. It’s minor surgery if it’s happening to someone else. Isn’t that true…
The Importance of Sticking Together and Reaching Out for Help
By: Dr. David Rice Let’s talk about something that is taught to not talk about: Mental Health. Ask for Help Friends, there is nothing wrong with asking for help. NOTHING. In dentistry, so often, there are tough times and tough days. If we internalize it and don’t talk about it, unfortunate and unnecessary things can…
31 tips to improve your mental health
Let’s think about some things that you can do every day to improve your mental health With that in mind, we came across these 31 tips from Mental Health America that can help everyone be at their best mentally. So often we think about what we can do to improve ourselves physically. But, during these…
Crest + Oral-B + Kids: Together We Can Conquer Cavities
By: Dr. David Rice Jim Rohn once said. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Do you believe that? I do. Come to think of it, my mom and dad did too. I’m guessing it’s why they encouraged me to hang around the good kids and steer clear of…
Oral-B iO Review: Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush (Unboxing to Recommending)
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 Type of Fluoride Toothpaste for Gum Health
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,…