Dr. Lucas Shapiro is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery. He completed his post-doctoral orthodontic training at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He currently practices orthodontics at Lemchen Salzer Ortho in NYC.
He started the Instagram page @futuredentists, works with the educational organization @ignitedds and has an orthodontic TikTok page @drshap.
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for The Dental Professional
By: Lucas Shapiro Tired of giving the same old gift or chocolate and flowers to the people…
How Much Should You Pay For Malpractice Insurance?
By: Dr. Luke Shapiro I just got off the phone with my insurance sales rep and they…
10 Key Performance Indicators Your Dental Practice Should Track
By: Dawn Patrick Measure, monitor, and make go right, but what should you measure? As a dentist, it’s crucial to regularly track your dental practice’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These metrics provide valuable insights into the health and success of your business, enabling you to make informed decisions and drive improvements. Top 10 Key Performance…
This Should Be An Easy One…
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Ever have a case that you are sure should be an easy one to handle, then turns out it really isn’t? Here is my experience with just that!
Moving On To Another Dental Practice
By: Bruce Bryen After getting out of dental school and going to work as an associate at a dental practice, the feeling of having learned what was available to digest at that practice now seems like it has been fulfilled. It seems like it is time to either go to another dental practice to continue…
Dental Fuel Episode 4: Expert Advice with Dr. Tony Mennito
In Dental Fuel episode 4, Dr. Mennito continues to master his craft in the realm of dentistry, where he offers some advice to our listeners. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. His dental practice,…
Process of Getting Your Dental License
By: Savannah Craig If you’re anything like me, you’ve been following a variety of different checklists over the last 8-10 years to get you closer to your goal of becoming a dentist. You knew what it took to take the DAT and apply to dental school. Throughout your dental school career, you knew what classes…
My Untraditional, Chaotic, and Beautifully Unique, Unpaved Path into Dentistry
By: Dr. Bri Torgerson A smile is so underrated, yet so widely sought after. The international language for happiness. A signal for a truce. In an instant, a smile can be calming, reassuring, and safe. Even thinking about a smile, most of us think of someone we love and can feel our dopamine increase. Just…
Dental Fuel Episode 3: Team Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito
In Dental Fuel episode 3, Dr. Mennito shares about learning from the mistakes that a previous practice manager made that helped him learn how to best communicate with his team. Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental…
Congenitally Missing Tooth #27
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
New Dental Practice Owner? What Responsibilities Come Next?
By: Bruce Bryen The dental practice purchase that you recently made was like a dream come true. After working as an associate for a number of years, it seemed like the pinnacle in dentistry was reached when you became an owner. Learning as an associate certainly assisted in understanding relationships with patients and staff. The…
Dental Fuel Episode 2: Financial Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito
In Dental Fuel episode 2, Dr. Mennito talks about how financial mistakes can be big and how he moves the focus to keep the patient at the forefront of his mind! Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of…