Sean Hamel

Sean Hamel

A recent addition to the DentistryIQ Advisory Board, Sean Hamel is a seasoned dental marketing professional and the founder and CEO of Art of Dental Marketing.

ADM is a story-based dental marketing agency that helps practices get found online and convert web traffic into real patients.

We understand that every practice is unique and has a story to tell, but they just don’t know how to get it out to the community.

ADM builds state-of-the-art, video-based websites, powerful local SEO strategies, and effective pay-per-click campaigns, and provides an attentive and comprehensive client service experience for every practice.

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Strategies for Dental Practice Marketing Success in 2024

By: Sean Hamel The world of marketing is an ever-evolving adventure, especially in the digital realm. To ensure…

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Dental SEO: Your Guide to Conquering Google

By: Sean Hamel What is Dental SEO? Dental SEO, or dental search engine optimization, is the process…

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Hidden Pitfalls of Googling Yourself: Dentists & the SEO Performance Mirage

By: Sean Hamel In this digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for any business,…

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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…

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Rubber Dam Isolation: Maximizing Bond Strength to Enamel

By Christopher Mazzola, DDS | April 23, 2025

By: Christopher Mazzola, DDSTopic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Mazzola granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Advantages of Utilizing Rubber Dam  Rubber dam isolation has a lot of advantages to be used in dentistry, that are supported with many clinical studies. By making our everyday procedures easier, without having to worry about…

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Why Updating UCR Fees Annually is Best Practice for Your Dental Practice

By Angela Holland | April 22, 2025

By: Angela Holland In any dental practice, one of the most critical components of financial health is the establishment and management of Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR) fees. UCR fees are essentially the fees a dental practice charges for services based on what is typical for the area and within industry standards. These fees play…

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Your License, Your Reputation, Your Responsibility: Lessons from Dr. A.R.

By Candy Velez - CRDH, BSDH | April 21, 2025

Closing the Series & Applying These Insights to Your Practice By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH When you started this series, did you ever imagine you would gain so much insight from a single disciplinary case? The case of Dr. A.R. wasn’t just about one dentist’s mistakes—it was a window into the standards, expectations, and…

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment: Oral Appliances And CPAP

By Todd Sander, DMD | April 16, 2025

By: Todd Sander, DMDTopic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Sander granted igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. Patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) look for alternatives to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or an integrated approach that would improve the quality of their lives and is easier to adapt. Clinicians struggle because most…

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Ghosted by Your Dentist: When Poor Communication Becomes Patient Abandonment

By Candy Velez - CRDH, BSDH | April 15, 2025

Understanding Patient Abandonment – Lessons from Dr. A.R. By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH Imagine calling your dentist’s office to schedule an appointment, only to discover the office is permanently closed with no way to retrieve your records. Suddenly, you are left without a provider, without guidance, and without access to your dental history. This…

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No More Drama: How Clear Agreements Create a Thriving, Accountable Dental Team 

By Dawn Patrick | April 14, 2025

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS  Managing a dental practice comes with its fair share of challenges—especially when it comes to holding your team accountable. Too often, practice owners and managers find themselves frustrated when tasks aren’t completed, patient care falls through the cracks, or team members don’t meet expectations….

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Mastering Panadent Dento-Facial Analyzer Technique

By Dr. Lee Ann Brady | April 9, 2025

By: Lee Ann Brady DMDTopic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Mounting the maxillary models in three reference planes to the hinge axis and acquiring the esthetic information of occlusal and incisal planes are important both diagnostically and when sending information to the lab. Achieving both…

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The Most Powerful Shield in Dentistry—Is Yours Full of Holes?

By Candy Velez - CRDH, BSDH | April 9, 2025

Inadequate Record-Keeping – Lessons from Dr. A.R. By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH In the last blog, we explored Dr. A.R.’s failure to conduct a comprehensive periodontal evaluation and how that oversight compromised patient care and legal protection. But charting alone is not enough—if documentation is incomplete, vague, or missing critical details, it fails to…

The Benefits of Accepting Dental Insurance at Your Dental Practice

The Benefits of Accepting Dental Insurance at Your Dental Practice

By Angela Holland | April 8, 2025

By: Angela Holland In today’s competitive healthcare landscape, offering dental insurance as a payment option can be a game-changer for your practice. While it may require additional administrative work, the benefits far outweigh the challenges. Here’s why accepting dental insurance can be a win-win for both your practice and your patients. 1. Attract More Patients…

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The Principles of “mise-en-place” for the Dental Office

By Savanah Craig | April 7, 2025

By: Dr. Savanah Craig I have become inspired by the book “Work Clean” by Dan Charnas. The book takes a look at the idea of “mise-en-place” which is taught to cooks, culinary students, and chefs around the world.  “Mise-en-place” essentially means everything in its place, but Dan Chanas’ book takes a deeper dive into how…