Dr. Leonard Hess began teaching continuing education courses in 2005, and the topics include occlusion, smile design, treatment planning, preparation design, and practice integration of complete dentistry.
He’s taught full-day continuing education courses at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s national meeting, The Greater New York Dental Meeting, AACD National Meeting, Pacific Dental Conference, Ontario Dental Association meeting, and The Yankee Dental Conference.
Dr. Hess also has taught courses in Japan, Germany, Poland, China, and Canada.
Dr. Hess is currently serving as the Senior Clinical Director at The Dawson Academy. He also owns Union County Center for Comprehensive Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina.
What Script Do I Need To Order an MRI for a Patient?
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Vertical Dimension Confusion
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Why You’ll Struggle Getting Patency
The hardest part of doing a root canal, in my opinion, is achieving patency. Once I get patency, I find endo relatively straightforward (for the most part). Getting patency is about learning how the canal feels, staying patient, and figuring out what the tooth is telling you. Here’s what I wish I knew when I…
Season of Thanks: Small Gestures That Make a Big Impact on Your Team and Patients
By: Dr. Sable Muntean As the year winds down and the holiday season begins, dental offices everywhere are running at full speed—wrapping up treatment plans, finalizing insurance claims, and trying to squeeze in last-minute appointments before the year’s end. Amid all the chaos, November is the perfect reminder to slow down, take a breath, and…
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. When it comes to choosing dental equipment, Dental Service Organizations and dental schools have a lot in common. Just like a DSO, a dental school has a budget to consider, a clear procurement process, and a focus on…
When to Terminate a PPO & How to Do It Without Losing Patients
By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com It’s the end of the year… out with the old, in with the plans that work for you! One of the most common fears I hear from dentists is: “If we drop a PPO, won’t we lose all our patients?”…
Beyond the Teeth: Integrating Airway Dentistry Into Everyday Visits
By: DeWitt Wilkerson, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Wilkerson granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. In my practice, we spend time taking patients’ health history, interviewing them to screen for breathing conditions and behaviors, and examining them for airway disorders. During these portions of our comprehensive preclinical and clinical evaluation,…
The Practice Profitability Playbook
Part 1: Systems Control — The Foundation of a Low-Stress, High-Performing Practice By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IgniteDDS If you’re like most dental practice owners, your dream is simple: You want your practice to run smoothly, your team to take ownership, and your patients to receive consistently excellent care — without you feeling like the only…
From Clinician to CEO: Part 1
Part 1. Clinical Control: Leading People to Clinical Excellence By: Dr. David Rice Do you want to know how to build a team that diagnoses, treats, and performs just like you — even when you’re not in the room? When most new owners we meet talk about clinical excellence, they’re really talking about clinical skill….
How Many Days Have You Missed?
By: Dr. Eric Recker This past weekend, I got sick. I will spare you the details, but let’s just say that sometimes you go to sleep at night with a high level of confidence that your stomach contents will be leaving before morning. That was my Saturday night. Sunday was followed by serious chills until about…
Professional Development that Actually Works
By: Garrett Wilson Professional development is one of the top five benefits dental professionals are looking for from their employers, according to our research, which surveyed over 1,000 dental professionals across the country. But there’s a catch: development cannot be forced. As a leader, you can’t care about someone’s development more than them. The best…
Achieve Superior Provisionals with Matrix1
By: Kelley Brummett, DMD This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brummett granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. When it comes to delivering provisional molds, precision is paramount. A well-made dental provisional not only ensures patient comfort but also sets the stage for a seamless crown preparation. In my practice, I’ve found that the material used…