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.
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…
Digital Dentistry: Bringing The Digital World into Your Dental Practice
By: Dr. David Rice Digital dentistry has entirely transformed the way dental procedures are performed today. From dental x-rays, to dental crowns, to dental implants and more, today’s advanced technology offers incredible patient benefits you need to know about. What is Digital Dentistry? Digital dentistry is an emerging field of dentistry that incorporates digital technologies…
Additive, Reparative, or Both?
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Using CBD for Dental Care: Treat Anxiety & Pain
By: Anna Joubert CBD oil has infiltrated the health industry, becoming a key ingredient in manufacturing shampoos, creams, capsules, and several other products. FDA research in 2015 has proven that the component also works wonders in dentistry. Read on to find out how CBD can solve dental anxiety and pain. Can CBD be Useful in…
5 Things Dentists Need To Know About Yoga and Workouts
By: Vivian Summer The year has started on a positive note, and you’re likely taking stock of the previous year’s resolutions. Hopefully, you didn’t break any, and now you’re thinking about focusing on your health and getting fit. So many things may pop up in your mind, such as getting a life insurance policy, furthering…
Providing Value to Your Patients
By: Savanah Craig An important piece of treatment planning that I often overlooked at the start of my career was showing your patient the value of the treatment you are suggesting. Patients do not always have the same understanding as I do about long-term outcomes. They look to me to explain and emphasize why treatment…
Patient with Poor Orthodontic Treatment Outcome
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Problem-Solving vs Listening: When We Get it Wrong
By: Julie Kellogg I walked into the treatment room and greeted my patient. He said, “You know that tooth we are going to work on? The gums have gotten really irritated around it.” Hmmm, I thought, that seems odd. It’s not what I would expect. To my patient, I said, “Let’s take a look.” He…
Choices for the Associate Dentist with Job Opportunities
By: Bruce Bryen In today’s world of dentistry, there are so many more choices for the associate than in years past when most dental practices were owned by a solo dentist or partnership owned. Let’s take a look at the job opportunities in today’s marketplace. Job Opportunities for the Associate Dentist For today’s associates, some…
Acquisition of a Minority Interest in a Dental Practice
By: Bruce Bryen As a dental school graduate looking for an opportunity to begin work as an associate dentist is one of the most important matters as you search for the best job available. That job would offer the best compensation package, benefits, and potentially a timeline for the acquisition of the dental practice for…
Orthodontic Aligners vs. Restorative
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D