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.
Preparing Your Patients for Removable Prosthodontics
By: Ronda Holman For many patients, transitioning to removable prosthodontics, whether partial dentures or full dentures, can…
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…
7 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Dental Local SEO
By: Sean Hamel By now you have likely heard of ChatGPT. This new AI tool has gained widespread attention for its remarkable language generation capabilities, which have been likened to the performance of a human writer. ChatGPT has its benefits but also its limitations. While the technology is evolving, it can provide some serious potential…
Digital Dentistry: Bringing The Digital World into Your Dental Practice
By: Dr. David Rice Digital dentistry has entirely transformed the way dental procedures are performed today. From dental x-rays, to dental crowns, to dental implants and more, today’s advanced technology offers incredible patient benefits you need to know about. What is Digital Dentistry? Digital dentistry is an emerging field of dentistry that incorporates digital technologies…
Additive, Reparative, or Both?
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Using CBD for Dental Care: Treat Anxiety & Pain
By: Anna Joubert CBD oil has infiltrated the health industry, becoming a key ingredient in manufacturing shampoos, creams, capsules, and several other products. FDA research in 2015 has proven that the component also works wonders in dentistry. Read on to find out how CBD can solve dental anxiety and pain. Can CBD be Useful in…
5 Things Dentists Need To Know About Yoga and Workouts
By: Vivian Summer The year has started on a positive note, and you’re likely taking stock of the previous year’s resolutions. Hopefully, you didn’t break any, and now you’re thinking about focusing on your health and getting fit. So many things may pop up in your mind, such as getting a life insurance policy, furthering…
Providing Value to Your Patients
By: Savanah Craig An important piece of treatment planning that I often overlooked at the start of my career was showing your patient the value of the treatment you are suggesting. Patients do not always have the same understanding as I do about long-term outcomes. They look to me to explain and emphasize why treatment…
Patient with Poor Orthodontic Treatment Outcome
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Problem-Solving vs Listening: When We Get it Wrong
By: Julie Kellogg I walked into the treatment room and greeted my patient. He said, “You know that tooth we are going to work on? The gums have gotten really irritated around it.” Hmmm, I thought, that seems odd. It’s not what I would expect. To my patient, I said, “Let’s take a look.” He…
Choices for the Associate Dentist with Job Opportunities
By: Bruce Bryen In today’s world of dentistry, there are so many more choices for the associate than in years past when most dental practices were owned by a solo dentist or partnership owned. Let’s take a look at the job opportunities in today’s marketplace. Job Opportunities for the Associate Dentist For today’s associates, some…
Acquisition of a Minority Interest in a Dental Practice
By: Bruce Bryen As a dental school graduate looking for an opportunity to begin work as an associate dentist is one of the most important matters as you search for the best job available. That job would offer the best compensation package, benefits, and potentially a timeline for the acquisition of the dental practice for…