Dr. Mike Crete, DDS

Dr. Mike Crete, DDS

Dr. Mike Crete lives and practices in Grand Rapids, MI. He graduated from the University of Michigan dental school over 30 years ago.

He has always been an avid learner and dedicated to advanced continuing education. After completing the entire curriculum at The Pankey Institute, Mike returned to join the visiting faculty.

Mike is an active member of the Pankey Board of Directors, teaches in essentials one and runs two local Pankey Learning Groups in Grand Rapids.

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Know Your Patients: One of the Keys to Successful Treatment

By: Mike Crete DDSThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Crete granted permission for it to be…

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Dental Flippers: The Young Dentist’s Guide

By David Rice | July 24, 2023

Exploring Innovative Alternatives to Dental Flippers for Optimal Patient Smiles! By: Dr. David Rice Trauma, emergency extraction(s) due to pain or infection, future dental implant, or simply missing a tooth, patients present in a variety of ways, for a variety of reasons. Dentistry has a variety of ways to fill the gap. Once upon a…

Dental Fuel Episode 8: Expert Advice with Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | July 21, 2023

Dr. Guzman closes out our series with us by offering some advice to our listeners! Dr. Emma Guzman is a General and Cosmetic Dentist, practicing in New York City. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and was a general practice resident at Bronx Care…

Strategies for Dental Practice Marketing Success in 2024

By Sean Hamel | July 18, 2023

By: Sean Hamel The world of marketing is an ever-evolving adventure, especially in the digital realm. To ensure your dental practice thrives, you need to stay ahead of the game and embrace cutting-edge strategies. Let’s take a look at 5 ways to skyrocket your dental practice’s marketing efforts this year. Get ready to embark on a…

Dental Fuel Episode 7: Team Mistake with Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | July 14, 2023

Growing your team can be challenging as a new dentist. On Dental Fuel Episode 7, Dr. Emma Guzman shares her experience in making a mistake when working in a team and how it shaped her growth! Dr. Emma Guzman is a General and Cosmetic Dentist, practicing in New York City. She completed her Doctor of…

Crown Wars: Lithium Disilicate vs Zirconia

By David Rice | July 11, 2023

By: Dr. David Rice Lithium Disilicate vs Zirconia? When it comes to selecting the best material for your patient’s crown, you have options. The question is, which option is best, when, and why. Lithium Disilicate: Advantages 👍 Strength At 550 MPa and excellent fracture toughness, Lithium Disilicate weighs in well. Although I prefer to bond…

Dental School Graduate: Now What!?

By Dr. Bri Torgerson | July 10, 2023

By: Dr. Bri Torgerson So, you’ve just graduated from dental school, now what? First, of all, congratulations, you have done it; you’ve graduated dental school or maybe you’ve graduated and you have your final clinical boards to pass. Regardless, you did it, which is a feat in and of itself! Taking Your Final Clinical Boards…

Dental Fuel Episode 6: Financial Mistake with Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | July 7, 2023

On Dental Fuel episode 6, Dr. Emma Guzman speaks FACTS, sharing a financial mistake she has made and a reminder to know your worth! Very insightful and a lesson that we can all learn from! Dr. Emma Guzman is a General and Cosmetic Dentist, practicing in New York City. She completed her Doctor of Dental…

Dear New Resident: Tips to Transitioning from Dental School to Residency

By Savanah Craig | July 3, 2023

By: Savannah Craig Deciding to pursue a residency program is a big decision and there are a lot of reasons why someone would choose to pursue a residency program. Spending a year as a resident was truly the best decision I’ve ever made, but like anything, there are ups and downs.  The Transition from Dental…

Dental Fuel Episode 5: Clinical Mistake with Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | June 30, 2023

On Dental Fuel episode 5, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo! Dr. Emma Guzman is a General and Cosmetic Dentist, practicing in New York City. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and was a general practice resident at Bronx Care in the…

Dental SEO: Your Guide to Conquering Google

By Sean Hamel | June 27, 2023

By: Sean Hamel What is Dental SEO? Dental SEO, or dental search engine optimization, is the process of optimizing your dental practice’s website to improve its visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs). By implementing effective SEO strategies, you can ensure that your website ranks higher in search results when potential patients search for dental…