Michael Eid

Michael Eid

I’m a dental student at LECOM SDM with a passion for merging the worlds of business and medicine.

With years of experience in dropshipping and marketing, I bring an entrepreneurial spirit to my dental journey, constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance patient care.

As a key orientation leader for igniteDDS—a program dedicated to guiding and empowering new dental students through hands-on learning, mentorship, and leadership development—I have the privilege of shaping the next generation of dental professionals.

Beyond dentistry, I’m deeply passionate about fitness and nutrition, believing that a healthy lifestyle is the cornerstone of success in both personal and professional endeavors.

endo diagnosis tips that matter

Endo Diagnosis: High-Yield Tips That Actually Matter 

By: Michael Eid Read more guides on Endodontics by Michael Eid: Endo diagnosis isn’t about memorizing tests….

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Endo Made Simple Part 3: Obturation

By: Michael Eid Missed Parts 1 & 2? Check Them Out Here: Step 1: Final Canal Check High-Yield…

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Endo Made Simple Part 2: Shaping, Cleaning, & Irrigation

By: Michael Eid Missed Endo Made Simple Part 1? Check it out first here. Once the canals…

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Endo Made Simple Part 1: Caries, Locating Canals, & Initial Access

By: Michael Eid Before you can shape and clean, you have to get the tooth ready, find…

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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…

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deep marginal elevation

Deep Marginal Elevation: What It Is, Why It Matters, & How to Learn the Basics

By: Michael Eid Your first deep marginal elevation (DME) will test every bit of patience you have. The…

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tofflemire vs. palodent

Tofflemire vs. Palodent: Why Your Contacts Will Suck…at First

By: Michael Eid Your first few Class II restorations will probably have open contacts, flat contours, or a…

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why your first block will fail and why that's ok

Why Your First Block Will Fail & Why That’s OK!

By: Michael Eid Your first mandibular block probably won’t work — and that’s part of the process….

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Learning to Talk Teeth: Why Communication is Your Most Important Skill in Dentistry 

By: Michael Eid Dental school will teach you how to perform basic dentistry—but one thing that often…

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Lessons Learned From Listening to Different Preceptors as a D4

Lessons Learned From Listening to Different Preceptors as a D4

By: Michael Eid One of the hardest parts of dental school isn’t the hand skills or the…

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Dental Assistant Drama in the Practice: Q & A

By Dawn Patrick | January 26, 2021

One dental assistant is tired of the drama in her practice … but she’s making a plan on how to change her viewpoint.

The one thing that dental team members want more than anything else

By Dawn Patrick | January 5, 2021

There is one thing that your team members want more than anything else in 2021. No, it’s not more money.

Using Science, Common Sense, and Communication to Bust Those Dental Myths

By Dawn Patrick | December 1, 2020

You know the funny thing about myths? Often, if you use your brain and think about them for a few minutes, you’ll figure out exactly why they’re called myths and not facts.

6 common dental myths that you need to know … and debunk

By Dawn Patrick | November 30, 2020

Let’s talk about some common dental myths that your patients might be hearing … and accepting.

Why Now is the Time for You to be an Influencer

By David Rice | November 30, 2020

Another week, another piece of misinformation about dentistry is out there and ready for us to address. On Thanksgiving Day, the New York Times published a piece about how teeth were mysteriously falling out of people’s mouths. Was it because of COVID-19? Some would say yes, but we in the dental industry know that there…

What To Do When a Team Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

By David Rice | November 25, 2020

What do you do if a team member tests positive for COVID-19 in your practice? Dr. David Rice has some advice.

How To Have “Courageous Conversations” in the Dental Practice

By Dawn Patrick | November 25, 2020

How can you have “courageous conversations” in the dental practice? Katherine Eitel-Belt talks you run through it.

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.