Sable Muntean

Sable Muntean

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.

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How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 3

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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…

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The Guilt Dental Professionals Feel When They’re Not Working

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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…

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Why January Is the Best Time to Fix Broken Systems in Your Dental Practice

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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The Art of Saying “No” Without Guilt During the Busiest Time of Year

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This Should Be An Easy One…

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | May 17, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Ever have a case that you are sure should be an easy one to handle, then turns out it really isn’t? Here is my experience with just that!

Moving On To Another Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | May 15, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen After getting out of dental school and going to work as an associate at a dental practice, the feeling of having learned what was available to digest at that practice now seems like it has been fulfilled. It seems like it is time to either go to another dental practice to continue…

Dental Fuel Episode 4: Expert Advice with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | May 12, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 4, Dr. Mennito continues to master his craft in the realm of dentistry, where he offers some advice to our listeners. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. His dental practice,…

Process of Getting Your Dental License

By Savanah Craig | May 9, 2023

By: Savannah Craig If you’re anything like me, you’ve been following a variety of different checklists over the last 8-10 years to get you closer to your goal of becoming a dentist. You knew what it took to take the DAT and apply to dental school. Throughout your dental school career, you knew what classes…

My Untraditional, Chaotic, and Beautifully Unique, Unpaved Path into Dentistry

By Dr. Bri Torgerson | May 8, 2023

By: Dr. Bri Torgerson A smile is so underrated, yet so widely sought after. The international language for happiness. A signal for a truce. In an instant, a  smile can be calming, reassuring, and safe. Even thinking about a smile, most of us think of someone we love and can feel our dopamine increase. Just…

Dental Fuel Episode 3: Team Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | May 5, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 3, Dr. Mennito shares about learning from the mistakes that a previous practice manager made that helped him learn how to best communicate with his team. Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental…

Congenitally Missing Tooth #27

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | May 3, 2023

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New Dental Practice Owner? What Responsibilities Come Next?             

By Bruce Bryen | May 1, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen The dental practice purchase that you recently made was like a dream come true. After working as an associate for a number of years, it seemed like the pinnacle in dentistry was reached when you became an owner.  Learning as an associate certainly assisted in understanding relationships with patients and staff.  The…

Dental Fuel Episode 2: Financial Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | April 28, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 2, Dr. Mennito talks about how financial mistakes can be big and how he moves the focus to keep the patient at the forefront of his mind! Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of…

Choosing the Best Business Structure for a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | April 25, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen The young dentist has gotten the training and skill sets that he or she needs to acquire a dental practice. How To Choose Which Type of Business Structure is Best for the Practice and the Dentist? After what seemed like years at the associate level, the time has come for the ownership…