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

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

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 easy part 1

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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struggle with patency

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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Advice For New Associates in a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | March 21, 2021

Welcome to the world of the business of dentistry. Here’s what you need to know if you’re starting out as a dentist and heading down the path of becoming an associate.

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Your Dental Career

By Amisha Singh | March 14, 2021

By: Amisha Singh, DDS Leadership. You have heard the word, and maybe even understand the importance for your dental practice and your career. But this concept, which supports an industry of educators and thought leaders, remains an enigma for most practitioners. And there is one fundamental reason for this: Leadership in theory and leadership in…

3 Dental Insurance Mistakes Practices Are Making

By Dawn Patrick | March 1, 2021

As we dive deeper into 2021, dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management is seeing three big issues with dental insurance that practices encounter.

Advice Every Dental Practice Should Hear: From a Baseball Usher

By Dawn Patrick | February 17, 2021

A bike ride past Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., brought back memories of some great advice from an usher for dental practices.

WalletHub unveils 2021 list of best and worst states for dental health

By Dawn Patrick | February 10, 2021

So where does your state rank in terms of dental health for 2021? WalletHub has compiled its annual rankings.

Differences in the Workplace “Garden”

By Natalie Kaweckyj | February 9, 2021

We all have stunning gardens that are unique to each one of us, writes Natalie Kaweckyj. She encourages readers to share their knowledge, expertise and passion, and watch the dynamics bloom.

Great Dental Teams Start With a Great Vision

By Robert Maguire | February 9, 2021

Dr. Robert Maguire discusses what he has learned about building great dental teams during his years in the dental industry.

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.