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.

composite warmers and how to effectively use them

Composite Warmers: Why and How to Effectively Use Them

By: Lee Ann BradyThis Topic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share…

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mastering panadent dento facial analyzer technique

Mastering Panadent Dento-Facial Analyzer Technique

By: Lee Ann Brady DMDTopic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share…

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Hybrid Dentures: When Their Lifespan Runs Out

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

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Efficiency of Chlorhexidine Varnish for Tissue Management

Efficiency of Chlorhexidine Varnish for Tissue Management

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

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Restoring Undersized and Peg Laterals

Restoring Undersized & Peg Laterals: No Tooth Prep Needed

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

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medications that interfere with accurate endodontic diagnosis

Medications that Interfere with Accurate Endodontic Diagnosis

By: Lee Ann Brady DMDTopic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share…

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Simple Tip For Cementation of Crowns on Implant Abutments

Simple Tip For Cementation of Crowns on Implant Abutments

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis Topic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to…

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prescription medications for geriatric patients

Careful Prescription of Medications for Geriatric Patients

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

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benefits of using desensitizers before tooth prep

4 Main Reasons I Always Use Desensitizers Before Tooth Prep

By: Lee Ann Brady DMDTopic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share…

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six unit anterior bridge

A Six-Unit Anterior Bridge: Provisionals and Placement

By: Lee Ann Brady DMDTopic originally appeared on Pankey.org: Dr. Brady allowed permission for igniteDDS to share…

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reasons for high employee turnover

High Employee Turnover? What’s Going Wrong? 

By Dr. Hannah Crowell | October 10, 2023

By: Hannah Crowell A dental office may experience high employee turnover for various reasons, which can negatively impact the overall functioning of the practice. Top Causes of High Employee Turnover Here are some potential reasons why your dental office may have high staff turnover: 1. Low Compensation Dentists and hygienists invest significant time and money…

starting a dental practice

10 Steps to Starting a Dental Practice

By Dawn Patrick | October 9, 2023

By: Dawn Patrick Are you a dental student with dreams of one day starting a dental practice? The journey from dental school to practice ownership is an exciting and rewarding one, but it also requires careful planning and diligent execution. 10 Steps to Start Building Your Own Dental Practice Here are the top 10 steps…

times of transition

Facing Times of Transition in Your Dental Career

By Savanah Craig | October 2, 2023

By: Savannah Craig Throughout our lives, we all face times of change and transition. While reflecting on the completion of my dental residency program and the end of my formal education, I’ve been thinking about how many periods of change I’ve encountered on my journey. The big milestones of life were met with celebration but…

apply to dental school

You Want to Apply to Dental School, Now What?

By Dr. Bri Torgerson | September 25, 2023

By: Dr. Bri Torgerson Hi! I’m Dr. Bri Torgerson and this month, I wanted to touch base with those applying to dental school. My background in applying to dental schools is that I applied three times to dental school. Now, I ended up getting in on my second application cycle 10 days before orientation, but…

acquire a dental practice & not start one

Choosing to Acquire a Dental Practice & Not Start One

By Bruce Bryen | September 19, 2023

Here are the top things to keep in mind after choosing to Acquire a Dental Practice & Not Start One By: Bruce Bryen So you finally decided to acquire an existing dental practice. There were likely many reasons why you made this decision. The answer to whether to buy an existing dental practice or start…

looking at the wrong practice

Buyer Beware: 7 Warnings You’re Looking at the Wrong Practice to Buy

By David Rice | September 12, 2023

Here’s Why You Should Not Ignore the Red Flags By: Dr. David Rice So you want to buy a dental practice and you’re worried you’re looking at the wrong practice. 7 Red Flags You’re Looking at the Wrong Practice to Buy 1. How Many Active Patients Are There? Talk to ten people and you’ll get…

starting a dental practice vs buying an existing practice

Starting a Dental Practice vs Buying an Existing Practice

By Bruce Bryen | September 11, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen Considering starting a dental practice vs buying an existing practice? Whoever said that it was going to be easy had no idea what had to be done to start up a dental practice from the ground up. This is in comparison to acquiring an existing dental practice through a dental practice broker…

dental fuel

Dental Fuel Episode 15: Ronda Holman: Team Mistake

By Ronda Holman | September 8, 2023

This week, on Dental Fuel Episode 15, we’re diving deep into the art of building better communicators within dental teams. Communication is our SUPERPOWER, and it all starts with understanding the human aspect of what we do. Ronda specializes in helping to create the ideal DDS-DA relationship. Empowering dental assistants to continue their education so…

dental partnerships

Dental Partnerships: The Good and The Bad!

By Bruce Bryen | September 6, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen Now the potential for more income, exposure to the community, and the recognition deserved by the graduate may be about to occur. The learning curve has been completed after the hiring as an associate, the purchase of a dental practice, and the reputation being built where the name of the dentist is…

strength train to prevent pain as a dentists

Is Strength Training the Key to Your Dental Career Longevity?

By Savanah Craig | September 5, 2023

By: Savannah Craig One of the many things associated with a career in dentistry is back and neck pain. Finding ways to protect yourself is crucial to being able to have a long career. Since dental school, I’ve been trying to find solutions for managing and preventing back pain. I’ve tried stretching, massage therapy, and…