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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Words of Wisdom from Accomplished Dentist: Dr. Alan Stern

By Jennifer Murphy | October 10, 2022

By: Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD Dr. Alan G. Stern graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in 1981. He completed a 1 year GPR, then worked as an associate dentist for 5 years before opening his FFS practice in Ocean, NJ in 1987.  Dr. Stern is also an ACE Certified Health Coach and…

Forming Good Habits after Dental School

By Savanah Craig | October 6, 2022

By: Savanah Craig Graduating from dental school marked the first time in my life where ‘student’ wasn’t my primary role. For so many years my life had been ruled by the academic calendar. Now, I had a choice in how I wanted to structure my time spent outside of working hours. I really wanted to…

Oral Dental Lesion: Case Study

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | October 5, 2022

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Have you ever dealt with an oral dental lesion during your dental career? Here is a case study on my experience dealing with oral dental lesions. Patient Information: 45-year-old female Extremely healthy Realtor Regular dental patient – every 6 months at least Minimal dental needs Now pain associated with the…

Bony Defect: Case Study

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | September 28, 2022

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Have you ever had a patient with bony defect? Here is a case study on my experience with it. Bony Defect: Patient Information 50-year-old female Healthy Nurse Practitioner Regular dental patient – every 6 months at least History of Cleft Lip and Palate

Beta Carotene & Vitamin E: Do the Cons Outweigh the Pros?

By Kevin Henry | September 26, 2022

By: Kevin Henry On a recent episode of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast, dental’s pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joined me to discuss a warning about multivitamins and how they may not be providing the benefits that dental professionals or their patients think they are. Now, Viola is back with another interesting article centering around…

Tooth Resorption: Case Study

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | September 21, 2022

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Have you ever had a patient with tooth resorption? Here is a case study on my experience with it. Tooth Resorption Patient Information: 59-year-old male Extremely healthy Pilot Regular dental patient – every 6 months at least Minimal dental needs Pain starts in the lower anterior region and he…

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation — What I Learned

By Devin Hodell | September 19, 2022

By: Devin Hodell In the course of my dental residency, I completed a full-mouth rehabilitation over the course of this time, working closely with my supervisor, Dr. Nicholas Fontana, and a number of specialists. The case was definitely complex — I’ve been told that full-mouth rehabilitations like these are reserved almost exclusively for graduate students…

Can the 9 Dimensions of Wellness Reduce Physician Burnout? 

By Savanah Craig | September 15, 2022

By: Savanah Craig Burnout is becoming a more common topic in society in the last several years. With increased discussion of mental health concerns in doctoral programs, I feel like young physicians and dentists are more aware of burnout than the generations of doctors before them. Feelings of burnout are described as a state of…

Types of Retirement Plans

By Bruce Bryen | September 12, 2022

By: Bruce Bryen As a dental school graduate, you probably know a lot about retirement plans from talking to your peers and asking about coverage with your employer. You may already have a retirement plan in place, which is great! But, this does not necessarily mean that you are up to date with an understanding of how…

Tips to Keep Your Dental Patients Happy & Loyal

By Anais Osipova | September 6, 2022

By: Anais Osipova Currently, in the U.S., there are over 200,000 active dentists, and about 60% of Americans visit a dental office at least once a year. With that much competition, you may wonder how your dental practice can retain patients, especially happy and loyal ones. 5 Tips To Keep Your Dental Patients Happy With…