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.

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 failure

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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A Challenging Hybrid Overdenture Case

A Challenging Hybrid Overdenture Case

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

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stay-on bonus

Sign-On or Stay-On Bonus?

By David Rice | July 19, 2022

By: Dr. David Rice The great resignation, team-turnover, call it what you will, is dentistry’s single greatest problem today and will continue to be for the next 1 to 1.5 years. With that, many practices have turned to sign-on bonuses in an attempt to attract top talent.  The problem is, that it’s not helping retain…

new dentist mistakes

Top 5 Mistakes New Dentists Make

By David Rice | July 14, 2022

By: Dr. David Rice Read them. Digest them. Ask igniteDDS how to avoid them! 5 Mistakes I Made As A New Dentist Here are five common mistakes new dentists make (including me): Paying Off Student Debt Too Fast Not Building Board of Directors Soon Enough Buying a House before a Practice Not Asking Enough Questions…

dental residency

Should You Consider a Dental Residency?

By Sable Muntean | July 13, 2022

By: Sable Muntean It can be tempting to jump right into the workforce after graduating from dental school, but finding a residency can be a hugely rewarding experience for new dentists — and those positions are often paid, as well. How Long Is Dental Residency? The residency process only takes a year, or potentially two,…

dental photography

The Importance of Dental Photography

By Zach Sisler | July 8, 2022

By: Zach Sisler Photography is a skill that often gets overlooked by recent dental school graduates, but it can be an essential tool at every step of running your practice. If you’re an esthetic dentist or trying to advertise on social media, taking a good picture is a skill you need for obvious reasons. But…

how dentists choose their dentists

7 Reasons Dentists Choose Their Dentists

By David Rice | July 7, 2022

By: Dr. David Rice Want to guarantee you’re seeing the right dentist? Here is how we dentists choose our dentist, and I’m thinking we have the inside scoop that will help you! 7 Ways Dentists Choose The Right Dentists Check out these seven reasons how we dentists choose our dentists: 1. Get in the know…

third year dental students

Advice for Third Year Dental Students Starting a Clinic

By Sable Muntean | July 2, 2022

By: Dr. Sable Muntean Starting third year clinical can be one of the most intimidating parts of dental school. Learning in a classroom is one thing, but it’s quite another to start applying what you’ve learned to real people and real situations. 4 Tips to Help Third Year Dental Students Succeed Here are some words…

aesthetic dentistry

How to Succeed in Aesthetic Dentistry

By Cappy Sinclair | July 2, 2022

By: Cappy Sinclair Aesthetic dentistry is one of the most exciting and rewarding niches in our industry, and a lot of young dentists find themselves wanting to move into the field. But breaking into that niche can be challenging! Finding success there requires certain skills which might not always be obvious. 4 Ways to Succeed…

clear aligners

How to Best Work with Patients on Clear Aligners

By Allison Lacoursiere | June 22, 2022

By: Allison Lacoursiere Clear aligners have made themselves incredibly important to our industry in a very short span of time. Knowing how to work transparently with patients, make them aware of the benefits of orthodontics, and secure a buy-in is essential for today’s dentists. 4 Ways to Work with Patients on Clear Aligners Here are…

misconceptions about dental insurance

Misconceptions about Dental Insurance

By Teresa Duncan | June 22, 2022

By: Teresa Duncan One of the big issues that new dentists face is learning the ins and outs of insurance — it’s a lot of paperwork! A lot of dentists find themselves confused fighting a mountain of red tape. 4 Common Dental Insurance Misconceptions In case this sounds like you, here are four common misconceptions…

cost to buying a dental practice

The Real Cost to Acquire a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | June 15, 2022

By: Bruce Bryen The dental school graduate is ready to acquire a dental practice and wants to understand how much it really costs: You have been a dental school graduate for the last five years and have been working as an associate in someone’s dental practice. The clinical skills you have learned have gotten you…