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

The Guilt Dental Professionals Feel Toward Their Partners and Families By: Dr. Sable Muntean Guilt is a…

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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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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…

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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,…

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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

By: Dr. Sable Muntean January is often labeled as a “slow month” in dentistry. The holidays are…

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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

By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holiday season can feel like a perfect storm for dental professionals. Schedules…

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Why Become a Dentist?

By Jennifer Murphy | November 2, 2021

Are you considering becoming a dentist? There certainly are many reasons why one would want to choose dentistry as his or her profession.

How to become a dental hygienist: What you need to know

By Denali Knudson | November 1, 2021

Are you interested in becoming a dental hygienist? Here are some things you need to know about preparing for this career.

Did I make a mistake going into dentistry?

By Dawn Patrick | October 25, 2021

By Sienna Greene, DMD Did I make a mistake going into dentistry? Why did I become a dentist in the first place? Did I make the right decision? I don’t know if I like it and how do I know I will like it for the rest of my life? I asked myself these same…

5 tips for becoming a dental hygienist

By Valerie Yates | October 21, 2021

Deciding on a career path is no small feat. It can be a very confusing and exciting time in your life. Dental hygiene is a rewarding and in-demand career and may be the right fit for you. Here are five tips for becoming a dental hygienist.

The educational journey: What it takes to become a dentist

By James Adjan | October 20, 2021

Having an idea of the roadmap of educational requirements can help you discern if becoming a dentist is right for you.

Dental Continuing Education: 10 Websites Where Dentists Can Earn Free CE

By Jennifer Murphy | October 14, 2021

Let’s take a look at 10 places on the Web where a dentist can earn free dental continuing education credits any time he or she wants.

When an associate dentist has questions, where do you find help?

By Bruce Bryen | October 12, 2021

An associate dentist will often have many questions after entering the dental practice, but where does one go for help?

Tips from Top Dentists on Dental School, Leadership, and More

By Alisa Johnson | October 8, 2021

Several dentists join forces in this article to give advice to their dental colleagues on everything from leadership to work-life balance.

What Makes a Good Dentist? Top Skills To Be the Best Dentist

By Katie Dumbell | October 4, 2021

skills to being the best dentist aren’t things you learn in a classroom, writes Dr. Katie Dumbell.

3 things to know about going back to dental meetings

By Dawn Patrick | September 26, 2021

COVID-19 forced meetings of all kinds, including those in the dental industry, to go virtual. However, in recent weeks, the door to in-person dental trade meetings has swung back open. I attended my first in-person dental meeting back in May as a speaker at the Montana Dental Association meeting. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure…