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.

mistakes new dentists make when buying their first practice

Top 5 Mistakes New Dentists Make When Buying Their First Practice & How to Avoid Them

By: Dr. David Rice Buying your first dental practice is one of the most exciting — and…

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busy does not equal profit

Busy ≠ Profitable: The February Reality Check Every Practice Owner Needs

By: Dr. David Rice While January often feels like a fresh start – schedules filling fast –…

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5 Mistakes Dentists Make When Starting a Practice

Top 5 Mistakes Dentists Make When Starting a Practice & How to Avoid Them

By: Dr. David Rice There is no moment more exciting, or more overwhelming, than building your dream dental…

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why most dental practice goals fail by February and how to prevent it

Why Most Dental Practice Goals Fail by February & How to Prevent It

By: Dr. David Rice, Founder & CEO IGNITEDDS Every January – dental practices around the globe set…

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What Your Team Says in the First 30 Seconds Determines Everything

What Your Team Says in the First 30 Seconds Determines Everything

By: Dr. David Rice Ask most doctors or office managers what their #1 goal is when the…

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Keeping Gingival Crevice Healthy

Keeping Gingival Crevice Healthy

By: Pankey GramTopic Originally appeared on PankeyGram.org Gingival crevice is the space between the marginal gingiva and…

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from clinician to CEO

From Clinician to CEO: Part 3

Financial Control: Profit With Purpose By: Dr. David Rice Most dentists don’t hate numbers … they just hate…

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When Time Is Tight: Fast, Smarter Waterline Safety

By: A-dec A complementary solution best paired with an A-dec 500 Pro or 300 Pro system, A-dec®…

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from clinician to CEO

From Clinician To CEO: Part 2

Part 2. Systems Control – Turning Chaos Into Consistency By: Dr. David Rice When a dentist shares…

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6 Valuable Lessons Your DSO Can Learn from Dental Schools

By: A-decThis topic originally appeared on A-dec.com. They granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers….

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Oral-B iO Review: Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush (Unboxing to Recommending)

By David Rice | July 9, 2020

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 | July 7, 2020

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,…