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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Should You Consider a Dental Residency?

By Sable Muntean | July 13, 2022

By: Sable Muntean It can be tempting to jump right into the workforce after graduating from dental school, but finding a residency can be a hugely rewarding experience for new dentists — and those positions are often paid, as well. How Long Is Dental Residency? The residency process only takes a year, or potentially two,…

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The Importance of Dental Photography

By Zach Sisler | July 8, 2022

By: Zach Sisler Photography is a skill that often gets overlooked by recent dental school graduates, but it can be an essential tool at every step of running your practice. If you’re an esthetic dentist or trying to advertise on social media, taking a good picture is a skill you need for obvious reasons. But…

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7 Reasons Dentists Choose Their Dentists

By David Rice | July 7, 2022

By: Dr. David Rice Want to guarantee you’re seeing the right dentist? Here is how we dentists choose our dentist, and I’m thinking we have the inside scoop that will help you! 7 Ways Dentists Choose The Right Dentists Check out these seven reasons how we dentists choose our dentists: 1. Get in the know…

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Advice for Third Year Dental Students Starting a Clinic

By Sable Muntean | July 2, 2022

By: Dr. Sable Muntean Starting third year clinical can be one of the most intimidating parts of dental school. Learning in a classroom is one thing, but it’s quite another to start applying what you’ve learned to real people and real situations. 4 Tips to Help Third Year Dental Students Succeed Here are some words…

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How to Succeed in Aesthetic Dentistry

By Cappy Sinclair | July 2, 2022

By: Cappy Sinclair Aesthetic dentistry is one of the most exciting and rewarding niches in our industry, and a lot of young dentists find themselves wanting to move into the field. But breaking into that niche can be challenging! Finding success there requires certain skills which might not always be obvious. 4 Ways to Succeed…

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How to Best Work with Patients on Clear Aligners

By Allison Lacoursiere | June 22, 2022

By: Allison Lacoursiere Clear aligners have made themselves incredibly important to our industry in a very short span of time. Knowing how to work transparently with patients, make them aware of the benefits of orthodontics, and secure a buy-in is essential for today’s dentists. 4 Ways to Work with Patients on Clear Aligners Here are…

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Misconceptions about Dental Insurance

By Teresa Duncan | June 22, 2022

By: Teresa Duncan One of the big issues that new dentists face is learning the ins and outs of insurance — it’s a lot of paperwork! A lot of dentists find themselves confused fighting a mountain of red tape. 4 Common Dental Insurance Misconceptions In case this sounds like you, here are four common misconceptions…

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The Real Cost to Acquire a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | June 15, 2022

By: Bruce Bryen The dental school graduate is ready to acquire a dental practice and wants to understand how much it really costs: You have been a dental school graduate for the last five years and have been working as an associate in someone’s dental practice. The clinical skills you have learned have gotten you…

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Clinic Advice for D3s & D4s

By Savanah Craig | June 15, 2022

By: Savannah Craig Starting clinic can come with a lot of conflicting feelings. It is exciting to finally be treating patients, but it can also be a stressful experience. Everyone enters clinic with a different level of confidence, skill, and a unique patient pool. Treating patients can be a very rewarding experience, but it can…

hidden cost of acquiring a dental practice

The hidden cost to acquire a dental practice

By Bruce Bryen | June 8, 2022

By: Bruce Bryen A dental school graduate that has worked as an associate and learned from a mentor or owner may now be looking for that first dental practice acquisition. There are many things to think through before buying a dental practice, since this is probably the largest purchase and borrowing step that has ever been…