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.

a-dec operatory

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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types of retirement plans

Types of Retirement Plans

By Bruce Bryen | September 12, 2022

By: Bruce Bryen As a dental school graduate, you probably know a lot about retirement plans from talking to your peers and asking about coverage with your employer. You may already have a retirement plan in place, which is great! But, this does not necessarily mean that you are up to date with an understanding of how…

dental patients happy

Tips to Keep Your Dental Patients Happy & Loyal

By Anais Osipova | September 6, 2022

By: Anais Osipova Currently, in the U.S., there are over 200,000 active dentists, and about 60% of Americans visit a dental office at least once a year. With that much competition, you may wonder how your dental practice can retain patients, especially happy and loyal ones. 5 Tips To Keep Your Dental Patients Happy With…

posterior open bites

Posterior Open Bites, What Does it Mean?

By Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA | September 5, 2022

By: Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA Have you ever run into posterior open bites during your time as a dentist? Here is a case study on my experience with it. Posterior Open Bites: Case Study Posterior Open Bites Etiology Diagnosis Permanent postural change, secondary to improved condyle/disk relationship and improved muscle function. Initial…

what dental school didn't teach you

What Dental School Didn’t Teach You about “Adulting” 

By Savanah Craig | September 1, 2022

By: Savanah Craig It won’t shock anyone to know that there are many important things that dental school didn’t teach you. Unfortunately, many of the topics that dental school skipped over are critical to your success and are necessary to protect the investments you made in this career. 3 Things Dental School Didn’t Teach You…

erosive tooth lesions

Pitting and Erosive Tooth Lesions, What Does it Mean?

By Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA | August 29, 2022

By: Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA Have you ever run into pitting and erosive tooth lesions during your time as a dentist? Here is a case study on my experience with it. Pitting and Erosive Tooth Lesions: Case Study Patient Information: Etiology of Tooth Structure Loss Tooth erosion happens when acids wear away…

why dont physicians refer to dentists

Why Don’t Physicians Refer to Dentists?

By Teresa Power DeNike | August 23, 2022

By: Teresa DeNike There is growing evidence in the scientific literature that oral health is linked to the well-being of the rest of the body. A link has been found between poor sleep and periodontitis, with a shocking 36% increase in patients with chronic sleep loss; sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that dentists…

Facial Asymmetries and Discrepancies

Facial Asymmetries and Discrepancies, What Does it Mean?

By Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA | August 22, 2022

By: Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA Have you ever run into facial asymmetries and discrepancies during your time as a dentist? Here is a mini presentation on how I dealt with this. Facial Asymmetries and Discrepancies: Case Study Patient A: 13-year-old white female presents for an initial orthodontic evaluation Medical history is positive…

dental school

Dear D1s: Welcome to Dental School 

By Savanah Craig | August 18, 2022

By: Savanah Craig Welcome to Dental School! You have worked so hard for this moment, and I want to be the first to welcome you to the most challenging four years of your life! I know that you’re thinking that I’m just another exhausted upperclassman, who is trying to discourage you. A few months ago,…

chronically enlarged tonsils

Chronically Enlarged Tonsils, What Does It Mean?

By Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA | August 15, 2022

By: Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA Chronically enlarged tonsils are a common condition, more likely to happen in children. Chronically enlarged tonsils are associated with: Frequent sore throat, ear, and throat infection. Enlarged adenoids, and poor nasal breathing. Poor nasal breathing leads to mouth breathing. Mouth breathing changes tongue posture. Poor tongue posture…

periodontal disease and heart failure

The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Heart Failure

By Dawn Patrick | August 9, 2022

By: Kevin Henry A new study has given dental professionals yet another reason to talk to their patients about the importance of maintaining their oral health in order to maintain and even improve their overall health. This study was released at the start of July in one of the Journals of the American College of…