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.

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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solea

Quick Take: Elevating Common Dental  Procedures with the Solea

By: David Rice, DDS The Solea® All-Tissue Dental Laser from Convergent Dental is a breakthrough dental technology…

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DMG DentaMile Desk MC System

By: DMG-Connect.com DMG Connect allowed igniteDDS permission to share this video with our readers.

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make sure to schedule a team introduction when looking to acquire a dental practice

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…

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what to consider when looking for an associate position

Things to consider when looking for a dental associate position

By Jennifer Murphy | January 30, 2022

By: Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD There are many, many factors to consider when looking for your next associate position. While the unicorn may be out there – your perfect job – it’s important to know your non-negotiables as well as what you are willing to compromise on in a dental associate position. So, let’s get…

healthcare real estate

Healthcare Real Estate – Leasing vs. Buying

By Dan Gleissner | January 24, 2022

By: Dan Gleissner, CARR One of the most common questions healthcare providers ask regarding their practice’s real estate is, “Should I purchase or lease my office space?” Many providers are quick to assume that, since they own their home, they should also own their office space. While that logic is sound and often times owning…

protect your staff and dental patients from omicron variant

Dentists should assess your local hospitalization capacity as Omicron surge drags on

By Margaret Scarlett | January 24, 2022

By: Margaret Scarlett, DMD The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is driving a national surge in COVID-19 cases, serious illness, and hospitalizations. With more than 750,000 cases a day in the US, the incidence of new COVID-19 cases and lack of availability of reliable testing means that a “Zero COVID strategy” may be out of reach to…

dental associate contract

Dental Associate Contract: The first contract for the dental graduate

By Bruce Bryen | January 17, 2022

By: Bruce Bryen, CPA/CVA After finally graduating from dental school and taking any additional courses that might be needed where the potential associateship is being offered, the job now is waiting for those qualified to work. The title of Associate Dentist has a wonderful sound to it and the compensation package is one that will…

set new dental goals

How To Run a Successful Dental Practice – Time to Get Pumped UP!

By Paul Caselle | January 12, 2022

By: Dr. Paul Caselle We have closed out 2021, now it’s time to get pumped up about 2022 and run a successful dental practice by following these four steps: Assessment, Objectives, Plan, and Execution Assessment Objectives Plan Execution Assessment How well did you meet your personal and professional goals for the past year? What impediments…

attract and retain great dental employees

How Dental Practices Can Attract & Retain Great Talent During the Great Resignation

By Katie Klaes | January 5, 2022

By: Katie Klaes “I’m sorry, we are short staffed. Could you come back another day?” I was at my local Acura car dealership for routine maintenance needs. In the eight years I’ve had my car, they’ve always taken care of me same-day. A little inconvenient, but I did not mind making an appointment for a…

working with dental specialists

Dental Specialists on Your Team

By Rubana Masood | January 5, 2022

By: Rubana S Masood DDS, MS, BA When it comes to comprehensive dental treatment planning, teamwork makes the dream work.  With our patients’ ever increasing needs and the new advancements daily, dental specialists can serve an important role as a part of your practice. Dental specialists can help your patients receive the highest level of…

dental health statistics

Dental Health Statistics in 2022: The Best and Worst States

By Dawn Patrick | January 1, 2022

By: Kevin Henry National dental provider Express Dentist has revealed its rankings of the states with the best and worst dental health. The comprehensive study ranked all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, giving each a score up to 100. It looked at 25 criteria, including dentists per capita, water fluoridation, and mouth appearance. States with the…

Top 5 Dental Student Loan Mistakes

By David Rice | December 30, 2021

Dental school is a hard, lengthy process, but worth it. You want to make sure that you set yourself up for success right out of the gate. 5 Dental Student Loan Mistakes to Avoid Here are the top 5 mistakes that Dental Students make regardding their loans: Borrowing more than you need The under-repayment plan…

Buying a dental practice for those having the stamina and intensity level to do so

By Bruce Bryen | December 30, 2021

By: Bruce Bryen, CPA/CVA Now that the dental school graduate has gone from new hire/associate to a somewhat more experienced dentist, he or she may feel ready to buy a dental practice, either an existing office or to “start up” a new one. Some may think about starting their own practice rather than acquiring an…