MARGARET SCARLETT, DMD, is an infectious and chronic disease prevention specialist, dentist, and author. For 30 years, Dr. Scarlett has provided expert guidance on infectious diseases and infection control as a consultant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization, the United States Agency for International Development, the American Red Cross, and many consumer health companies.
Dentists should assess your local hospitalization capacity as Omicron surge drags on
By: Margaret Scarlett, DMD The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is driving a national surge in COVID-19 cases,…
The Art of Saying “No” Without Guilt During the Busiest Time of Year
By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holiday season can feel like a perfect storm for dental professionals. Schedules are packed, patients are trying to use up benefits, team members need time off, and family obligations stack up faster than you can keep track. Every request feels urgent. Every “yes” seems like the right thing to do….
Credentialing Isn’t Paperwork, It’s Strategy
Start-ups & Acquisitions in 2026, this is a must read! By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com Too often, dental credentialing is treated as a checklist task, paperwork to be processed, boxes to be ticked, and forms to be faxed. But let’s be honest: credentialing is the…
Engaging Treatment Presentations that Influence Case Acceptance in Dentistry
By: Gary M. DeWood, DDS, MS This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. DeWood granted igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. You’ve carefully diagnosed a patient’s oral health needs and crafted the perfect treatment plan. The patient seemed interested and engaged; they seemed to be asking for the treatment. But when you present it, their eyes…
The Freedom Framework Week Two: Releasing Money Blocks & Embracing Stewardship
By: Candy Velez, CRDH IGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach Let’s talk about a topic that can make even the most confident dental professionals shift uncomfortably in their chair — money. For a profession built on care and compassion, money often carries emotional weight. Many of us entered dentistry to help people, yet somewhere along the way,…
Holiday Stress in the Dental Office: How to Support Your Team Emotionally and Operationally
By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holiday season can be a magical time, but inside a dental practice, it often brings a perfect storm of stress. Packed schedules, patients rushing to use the last of their benefits, year-end financial pressure, and personal holiday demands all collide. It’s no surprise that December can leave even the strongest…
When Time Is Tight: Fast, Smarter Waterline Safety
By: A-dec A complementary solution best paired with an A-dec 500 Pro or 300 Pro system, A-dec® Flush Dock is an easy-to-use, portable, and hands-free solution that ensures consistent waterline protocols are maintained, while offering more efficient operatory turnover. Dentistry is that rare profession where being busy takes on two forms. First, patients are eyeing…
How Dental Practices Can WIN December Instead of Surviving It
By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS December can feel like the ultimate scramble. Patients rushing to use insurance, team members juggling time off, and a push to hit year-end goals. But the most successful dental practices don’t just get through December. They leverage it, to finish strong, increase treatment acceptance, and prepare the schedule so…
Early Intervention in Pediatric Dentistry for Better Sleep and Growth
By: Mark T. Murphy, DDSThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Murphy granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Sleep is the foundation of a child’s health and development, yet many children struggle with undiagnosed sleep disorders. One of the most overlooked conditions is pediatric sleep apnea, a disorder that can have serious consequences…
The Practice Profitability Playbook: Part 2
Part 2: Financial Control — Show Me the Money in Your Dental Practice By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS Money makes a practice run, but too often, practices struggle to collect what they earn. Without strong financial control, even busy offices can leave revenue on the table. Financial Control is the system that ensures…
Did Your Dental Assistant Give You Expired Anesthetic Again?
If So, Here’s What We Need to Do By: Ronda Holman There’s nothing that sinks a dentist’s stomach faster than spotting an expired anesthetic carpule during a procedure. It’s frustrating, embarrassing, and it instantly breaks the flow of the appointment. But when expired anesthetic shows up repeatedly, it’s rarely because your dental assistant is careless;…