Chief Editor of the GetLit Newsletter for igniteDDS.com.
Dr. Sable Muntean is a native of California, having attended college at the University of Southern California. She then graduated from LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Florida, simultaneously earning her degrees as a Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master in Health Services Administration.
She continued her training at Southern Illinois University's School of Dental Medicine, where she completed a year-long Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency, followed by another year in an Implant Fellowship.
After some time in private practice, Dr. Muntean is now proudly serving as the first full-time female staff dentist at the St. Louis VA Medical Center taking care of local veterans.
In 2020 she was inducted into the esteemed Pierre Fauchard Academy, and most recently was selected as a recipient of the 2023 American Dental Association's Top 10 Under 10 Award.
Single Implant Planning in the Esthetic Zone: Part 1
Diagnosis, Positioning, and the Biology You Can’t Ignore By: Dr. Sable Muntean Of all the procedures we perform…
How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 3
The Guilt Dental Professionals Feel Toward Their Partners and Families By: Dr. Sable Muntean Guilt is a…
How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 2
Why Dental Professionals Struggle With Emotional Availability By: Dr. Sable Muntean After a long day at the…
How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 1
How Dentistry Quietly Changes Your Relationships By: Dr. Sable Muntean Dentistry is a deeply rewarding profession. Every…
The Guilt Dental Professionals Feel When They’re Not Working
Why Stepping Away From Dentistry Can Feel So Uncomfortable By: Dr. Sable Muntean For many dental professionals,…
Holiday Recovery for Dentists: How to Reset After an Emotionally Draining Year
By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holidays are often portrayed as a time of rest and renewal. For…
Why January Is the Best Time to Fix Broken Systems in Your Dental Practice
By: Dr. Sable Muntean January is often labeled as a “slow month” in dentistry. The holidays are…
New Year, Same Mouth: A Dentist’s Realistic Approach to Resolutions
By: Dr. Sable Muntean January arrives, and with it comes the usual flood of resolutions: eat cleaner,…
How Dentists Can Navigate Holiday Parties Without ‘Talking Teeth’ All Night
By: Dr. Sable Muntean Holiday parties are supposed to be fun—good food, good music, good company. But…
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…
When to Terminate a PPO & How to Do It Without Losing Patients
By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com It’s the end of the year… out with the old, in with the plans that work for you! One of the most common fears I hear from dentists is: “If we drop a PPO, won’t we lose all our patients?”…
Beyond the Teeth: Integrating Airway Dentistry Into Everyday Visits
By: DeWitt Wilkerson, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Wilkerson granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. In my practice, we spend time taking patients’ health history, interviewing them to screen for breathing conditions and behaviors, and examining them for airway disorders. During these portions of our comprehensive preclinical and clinical evaluation,…
The Practice Profitability Playbook
Part 1: Systems Control — The Foundation of a Low-Stress, High-Performing Practice By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS If you’re like most dental practice owners, your dream is simple: You want your practice to run smoothly, your team to take ownership, and your patients to receive consistently excellent care — without you feeling like the only…
From Clinician to CEO: Part 1
Part 1. Clinical Control: Leading People to Clinical Excellence By: Dr. David Rice Do you want to know how to build a team that diagnoses, treats, and performs just like you — even when you’re not in the room? When most new owners we meet talk about clinical excellence, they’re really talking about clinical skill….
How Many Days Have You Missed?
By: Dr. Eric Recker This past weekend, I got sick. I will spare you the details, but let’s just say that sometimes you go to sleep at night with a high level of confidence that your stomach contents will be leaving before morning. That was my Saturday night. Sunday was followed by serious chills until about…
Professional Development that Actually Works
By: Garrett Wilson Professional development is one of the top five benefits dental professionals are looking for from their employers, according to our research, which surveyed over 1,000 dental professionals across the country. But there’s a catch: development cannot be forced. As a leader, you can’t care about someone’s development more than them. The best…
Achieve Superior Provisionals with Matrix1
By: Kelley Brummett, DMD This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brummett granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. When it comes to delivering provisional molds, precision is paramount. A well-made dental provisional not only ensures patient comfort but also sets the stage for a seamless crown preparation. In my practice, I’ve found that the material used…
Deep Marginal Elevation: What It Is, Why It Matters, & How to Learn the Basics
By: Michael Eid Your first deep marginal elevation (DME) will test every bit of patience you have. The matrix won’t seal, saliva will creep in, and you’ll start questioning why a class 2 is becoming this difficult. But once you understand why you’re doing it and how to do it right, DME becomes one of the…
Gratitude in the Operatory: Finding Joy in the Everyday Practice
By: Dr. Sable Muntean As November rolls in and the holiday season approaches, many of us in the dental profession find ourselves reflecting on what we’re thankful for, in life and in practice. Dentistry can be fast-paced and demanding, but it’s also a career filled with opportunities to touch lives in meaningful ways. Discovering Joy…
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 hear the sighs of relief ripple through the back office—until the dentist pops their head in and says, “Let’s fill that spot with a root canal!” For the doctor, this is a victory. The schedule stays full, production…