Dr. Lee Ann Brady

Dr. Lee Ann Brady

Dr. Lee Ann Brady lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband Kelly and three children Sarah, Jenna and Kyle. She owns Desert Sun Smiles Dental Care, a private restorative practice in Glendale, Arizona. Outside of her private practice, Dr. Brady is the Director of Education for The Pankey Institute, recognized for hands-on education programs focused on occlusion and restorative dentistry. She is the founder and lead curator of Restorative Nation, a supportive learning community for dentists.

carries risk management

The Importance of Caries Risk Assessment and Management

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis article originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share…

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Mastering Time Management in Dental Hygiene Care

Mastering Time Management in Dental Hygiene Care

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share…

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evaluating crown integrity

Evaluating Crown Integrity After Endodontic Access Preparation

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted igniteDDS permission to share…

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Detecting and Managing Pressure Root Resorption Early

Detecting and Managing Pressure Root Resorption Early

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted igniteDDS permission to share…

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Correcting Patients F And V Sounds

Correcting Patients’ F & V Sounds During Restorative Dental Treatment

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted igniteDDS permission to share with our…

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correcting patients' S sound during restorative dental treatment

Correcting Patients’ S Sound During Restorative Dental Treatment

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to…

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Ergonomic Loupes

Ergonomic Loupes: Improve Vision and Extend Your Dental Career 

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to…

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Chairside Air Abrasion

Chairside Air Abrasion: A Game-Changer in Modern Adhesive Dentistry

By: Dr. Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org, Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS…

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Removing Saliva Contamination Effectively from Indirect Restorations

Removing Saliva Contamination Effectively from Indirect Restorations

By: Dr. Lee Ann Brady, DMD This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org, Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS…

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A Conservative Approach for Missing Lateral Incisors

Resin-Bonded Bridges: A Conservative Approach for Missing Lateral Incisors

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to…

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What If Saliva Were Red?

By David Rice | August 19, 2024

By: Dr. David Rice What If Saliva Were Red? Do you remember that video from school? Depending on when you graduated, it will likely hit you differently. I was a 90’s grad so the whole Hepatitis, HIV was top of mind and made it stick with me. I’m guessing if you graduated in the last…

Prioritizing Value for Ideal Shade Matching with Composites 

By Dr. Lee Ann Brady | August 16, 2024

By: Lee Ann Brady DMDThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org: Dr. Brady allowed permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Determine Value Before Chroma and Hue Shade matching is one of the biggest challenges for dentists when it comes to composite restoration. It requires a great knowledge of color science and playing with enamel…

Leading with Empathy & Setting Standards: Insights from Irene Iancu RRDH

By Irene Iancu | August 14, 2024

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Irene Iancu RRDHEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH In a recent enlightening interview, Tanya Sue Maestas sits down with Irene Iancu to peel back the layers of her professional journey. In this episode, Irene shares invaluable leadership insights applicable across all professional landscapes. In our ever-changing world, Irene’s open-hearted conversation illuminates…

Navigating Post-Graduation: Strategies for Preventing Burnout in Dentistry

By Savanah Craig | August 12, 2024

The journey beyond graduation can be fraught with challenges and pressures, such as burnout, especially for young professionals like Dr. Savanah Craig and Dr. Ronnetta Sartor. In their conversation, they tackle the crucial topic of burnout in dentistry—a pervasive issue facing many in their field. Sharing their personal experiences and proactive measures highlights the importance…

HPV and Oral Cancer: Early Detection and Prevention

By Dr. Lee Ann Brady | August 9, 2024

By: Lee Ann Brady DMDThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can cause cancer later in life. Infection with this virus is very common, and almost everyone with get this virus at some point in life.  Most of…

The Crucial Role of Psychology in Financial Planning

By Todd Doobrow, CFP | August 7, 2024

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Financial planning isn’t just about numbers and spreadsheets; it’s equally about understanding how human behaviors influence our financial decisions. Psychology plays a pivotal role in shaping how individuals perceive, prioritize, and manage their finances, ultimately impacting their financial well-being and long-term goals. We this play out in six different ways; how…

Lessons I Learned in My First Year of Dentistry

By Savanah Craig | August 5, 2024

By: Dr. Savanah Craig Each year feels like it moves faster than the one before it. In the blink of an eye, 52 weeks have passed and it can be easy to miss how far you have come – unless you take the time to reflect. This year has been the first year of my…

Tongue Ties, Restricted Fascia, and Mouth Breathing

By Dr. Soroush Zaghi, MD | August 2, 2024

By: Dr. Soroush Zaghi, MDThis topic originally appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com. Dr. Zaghi granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. The consequences of tongue ties, restricted fascia, and mouth breathing, are explained by a leading expert, physician, and researcher in nasal obstruction, snoring, and sleep-disordered breathing. Conversation with Dr. Zaghi on Tongue Ties, Restricted…

Ready or Not: How to Know When It’s Time to Buy a Dental Practice 

By Dr. Hannah Crowell | July 31, 2024

By: Dr. Hannah Crowell Buying a dental practice is a significant milestone in your career as a dentist. It represents not only a financial investment but also a commitment to managing a business and caring for a patient base. Deciding when you’re ready to take this step requires careful consideration of several key factors. 7…

Help…My Dental Assistant Won’t Restock the Treatment Rooms

By Ronda Holman | July 29, 2024

By: Ronda Holman My name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions about what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist effectively molded me into their…