Dr. Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, FICD

Dr. Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, FICD

Dr. Jennifer Bell is a native of Lexington, North Carolina. She earned her undergraduate and dental graduate degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Upon graduation, she completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

In 2010, Dr. Bell along with her business partner started a general dentistry practice in Holly Springs, NC. They opened their second practice in Angier, NC in 2017.

Their practices treat all ages and complexity of cases. Her main interests include rehabilitation cases, complex prosthodontic cases, laser dentistry, and sleep disorders.

Dr. Bell has earned a fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) where she has served the North Carolina state chapter as president, committee chair, national delegate, and most recently as executive director.

In addition to her work with the AGD, Dr. Bell is an active member in the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and a fellow in the International College of Dentists.

In March 2018, she completed and graduated from the Kois Continuum in Seattle, WA. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Bell is active with Kiwanis International and other local philanthropic organizations in her community.

Dr. Jennifer Bell is an innovative and fresh voice in the world of dentistry. She brings a unique perspective on digital innovation, practice management, team building, and leadership development through an engaging and interactive style.

Dr. Bell is a frequent contributor to leading dental publications, speaks on a variety of relevant and timely topics, and co-hosts a popular, weekly dental industry podcast.

Dr. Bell and her husband Brian reside in Holly Springs, NC with their three children.

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The Power of Partnership: Building a Successful Dental Practice (Insights from Dr. Jennifer Bell)

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Building a Strong Dental Team: Trusting Your Gut and Learning from Mistakes with Dr. Jennifer Bell

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Scariest Clinical Mistake with Dr. Jennifer Bell

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Financial Mistake of Chasing Tax Breaks with Dr. Bell

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ameloblastoma

Ameloblastoma: Case Study

By: Dr. Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, FICD Have you ever had a patient with ameloblastoma? Here is a…

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Tonsilloliths, or tonsil stones

Tonsilloliths: Case Study

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spontaneous bone spurs

Spontaneous Bone Spurs: Case Study

By: Dr. Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, FICD Have you ever had a patient with spontaneous bone spurs? Here…

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stylohyoid calcification

Stylohyoid Calcification: Case Study

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periodontal infection

Periodontal Infection: Case Study

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By Dr. Lee Ann Brady | December 13, 2024

By: Lee Ann Brady DMDTopic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. One of the most common questions I get is about the use of a category of materials we refer to as desensitizers, prep scrubs, or prep wetting agents.  The question is usually do they actually…

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By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | December 11, 2024

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By Dawn Patrick | December 9, 2024

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Complete Examinations in Dentistry

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | December 6, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com. Dr. Hess granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran in the dental industry or just starting on your journey, one thing is for sure: complete examinations have become a cornerstone of modern dentistry….

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By Todd Doobrow, CFP | December 4, 2024

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By Savanah Craig | December 2, 2024

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Meeting Patient Expectations in Dentistry

By Dr. Kelley Brummett, DMD | November 29, 2024

By: Kelley Brummett DMDThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Brummett granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Meeting patients’ expectations requires excellent communication and understanding of their desires to look at what you can do to solve their problems. Once you understand their expectations, you will know which of the treatment plans…

Patient-Friendly Language: Explaining Treatment Plans without Jargon 

By Dawn Patrick | November 27, 2024

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By Ronda Holman | November 25, 2024

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A Six-Unit Anterior Bridge: Provisionals and Placement

By Dr. Lee Ann Brady | November 22, 2024

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