Ronda Holman found her passion for dental assisting while in the Air Force.
She assisted in oral surgery, general dentistry, and ended her four-year service as a prophy tech, the military’s version of a dental hygienist.
She married and spent 13 years traveling the country while her husband served in the Air Force. Each time Ronda relocated she got the opportunity to work in a new dental office, where she picked up pearls that have helped her become an expert in educating dental assistants.
Her interests are immediate denture/partial fabrication, CEREC technology, patient education, and striving for optimal chairside skills.
Ronda believes that every dental assistant has the potential to be a rock star assistant if given the right tools and guidance.
Buying a Dental Practice Is the Easy Part—Earning the Team’s Trust Is the Real Work
By: Ronda Holman Purchasing an existing dental practice offers a significant advantage: a team that already knows…
Meaningful Ways New Dentists Can Show Gratitude to Their Team During the Holidays
…Without Spending Much Money By: Ronda Holman The holiday season is a perfect opportunity for new dentists…
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…
Blessing or Curse? The 4 O’Clock Dilemma
By: Ronda Holman It’s 3:55 p.m. on a Thursday. The 4 o’clock patient just canceled. You can almost…
That’s Not My Job: Why Clear Delegation Matters in Dentistry
By: Ronda Holman You’ve probably heard the old story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and…
How Dentists Can Be Patient with Their Dental Assistant as They’re Still Learning
By: Ronda Holman Every dentist remembers that awkward learning curve when they first started practicing — the…
3 Ways to Invest in Your Dental Assistant
By: Ronda Holman What Dentists Can Learn from Chef Tina in The Bear In the TV series…
Why Dental Teams Should Learn Together
By: Ronda Holman In the fast-paced world of dentistry, continuing education (CE) is essential, not just for…
What’s Keeping Your Dental Assistant from Becoming an EFDA?
By: Ronda Holman If you’ve ever found yourself wishing you had two pairs of hands during a…
Help! My Dental Assistant Keeps Giving My Patients Dirty Glasses
By: Ronda Holman It might seem like a small thing, but when a dental assistant hands a…
Keeping Gingival Crevice Healthy
By: Pankey GramTopic Originally appeared on PankeyGram.org Gingival crevice is the space between the marginal gingiva and the tooth surface. Keeping it healthy, means knowing effective tooth preparation techniques that don’t block the passage of gingival crevice fluid with restoration materials. Many soft tissue inflammation, like gingivitis and periodontitis can occur as a result of…
The Practice Profitability Playbook: Part 3
Part 3: Clinical Control — Diagnose with Confidence, Present with Clarity By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IgniteDDS Even the most profitable practice can struggle if patients don’t accept treatment consistently. Clinical Control ensures that your team delivers excellent care and communicates it effectively, so patients understand the value and say yes to recommended treatment….
How to Stay Sane During December’s Patient Rush: A Dentist’s Guide to Balance
By: Dr. Sable Muntean December is a special kind of chaos for dental professionals. It’s the perfect storm: patients trying to use the last of their insurance benefits, parents squeezing in appointments before school break, and an endless stream of “Can you fit me in before the holidays?” messages. The pressure hits fast, and hard….
Smart Tax Moves to Make Before Year-End
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As the calendar winds down, now is the time to take proactive steps that can lower your 2025 tax bill and set you up for success in 2026. Here are a few key strategies to consider before December 31: Maximize Retirement Contributions Boost your savings and reduce taxable income by contributing…
Evaluating Crown Integrity After Endodontic Access Preparation
By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. When a patient requires a root canal treatment through an existing dental crown, how do you approach the conversation? Setting clear, realistic patient expectations is essential to maintaining trust and satisfaction. Here’s how I address…
From Clinician to CEO: Part 3
Financial Control: Profit With Purpose By: Dr. David Rice Most dentists don’t hate numbers … they just hate not knowing what they mean … and that sadly translates into pretending they don’t exist. If you want to know how to lead your practice … and life by the numbers … keep reading because it turns out…
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 are open and a size 10 can glide, you’re ready to start shaping. This phase is all about control, patency, and avoiding iatrogenic trauma. Step 1: Confirm Working Length 🦷 High-Yield Tip: WL mistakes snowball into overfills, underfills,…
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…