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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The Importance of Honesty in the Midst of a Pandemic

By Dawn Patrick | November 23, 2020

Honesty is now more important than ever, because honesty can help your team prepare for a potential exposure to COVID-19.

Why Trending Today Fails You

By David Rice | November 18, 2020

Let’s talk about trending … but how do we build a plan to trend for the long-haul? Dr. David Rice offers his thoughts.

10 simple things you can do to get through hard times

By Dawn Patrick | November 17, 2020

Life is a series of peaks and valleys. Sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down. But it’s the difficult times where we need a little more support and guidance. Here are some tips that can help.

Why You Need to Hit the Reset Button Heading into 2021

By Dawn Patrick | November 17, 2020

Take a step back. Take a breath. 2020 has been a lot to take in, but now is the time to plan for what’s to come in 2021.

Preparing for the Waves to Come in 2021

By Dawn Patrick | November 10, 2020

None of us knew that 2020 would bring a pandemic into our industry and society. What will 2021 bring? None of us know for sure. However, we do know that you can learn from the past and prepare for the future using analysis and trends from a pair of experts who have been tracking what has been happening in the industry before, during, and after the COVID-19 disruption.

What Tax Challenges Await Dental Practices in 2021?

By Dawn Patrick | November 9, 2020

With a new year comes new tax codes and rules that you and your dental practice need to know.

When You Have Everything You Need in the Dental Practice … Except Patients

By Dawn Patrick | November 9, 2020

You have everything you need in your practice … except for patients. Now what? Dr. David Rice will discuss this and more in a riveting talk.

How Differences Can Come Together Under the Dentist’s Leadership

By David Rice | November 3, 2020

Dr. David Rice explains how dentists can ensure that everyone not only has their voice heard, but that it’s done to promote unity rather than division.

The importance of each of us having our voice heard

By Dawn Patrick | November 3, 2020

Having an opinion is a bigger personal milestone than it may seem. Voicing opinions makes you vulnerable, especially if you’re battling to build self-confidence.

How To Keep That “I Voted” Buzz Going in The Dental Practice

By Dawn Patrick | November 2, 2020

Remember how proud you were that you made your voice heard in the recent election? How about making your voice heard in the dental practice?