How To Track Key Dental Practice Performance Metrics
By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com it is too late, keeping you from getting things done, making you appear indecisive, and preventing you from delivering on promises and commitments—which is certainly not the formula for a winning team. However, too many offices operate without any real…
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How to Improve Communication with Dental Patients for Better Treatment Acceptance
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Coach and Director of Operations, IgniteDDS Effective communication plays a crucial role in any dental practice, not just for patient satisfaction but also for ensuring high treatment acceptance rates. When dental teams communicate clearly, compassionately, and in a patient-centered way, patients are more likely to feel understood and trust the treatment…
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2 Ways to Increase Dental Case Acceptance
By: Mark Murphy DDSThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Murphy granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. It can take years to gain the experience of increasing your case acceptance. You have to be consistent in doing your job. The fact that a patient’s genuine intentions might not be immediately clear is…
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The Power of Consistency: How Processes Can Transform Your Practice
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Coach and Director of Operations, IgniteDDS Running an efficient and profitable dental practice requires more than just clinical expertise. Consistent, well-implemented processes are key to ensuring smooth operations, reducing stress, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Daily, weekly, and monthly routines create the foundation for a thriving practice, leading to increased efficiency and…
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Hospital Dentistry
By: Dr. Savanah Craig During my residency training, I learned about a new aspect of dentistry that was completely foreign to me: Hospital Dentistry. With our societal separation of dentistry and medicine from each other, we have also removed the idea of oral care in conjunction with the care of the rest of the body…
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Empowering Continuing Education with Study Clubs
By: Denison E. Byrne, DDS, MAGDThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Byrne granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. In the realm of continuing education, it’s important to have the right support and encouragement that can transform our aspirations into achievements. My colleague Nancy and I embarked on a relentless pursuit of…
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Help…My Dental Assistant is Always On Their Personal Cell Phone While On the Clock
Tackling Cell Phone Distractions in the Dental Office By: Ronda Holman Dr. Smith is preparing to see her next patient, but as she heads toward the operatory, she notices the patient has not yet been seated. Curious about the delay, she checks the sterilization area and finds her dental assistant scrolling through social media on…
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Preventing Burnout: How to Maintain Engagement & Discipline in Your Dental Team
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Coach and Director of Operations, IgniteDDS In today’s demanding dental environment, burnout among dental professionals is increasingly common. As a dental leader, your team’s well-being is essential to the long-term success of your practice. Burnout impacts not only productivity but also patient care, team morale, and retention. Maintaining engagement and discipline…
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The Art of Listening: Clinical Mistakes with Dr. Chad Duplantis on Dental Fuel
Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Chad DuplantisEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH In this episode of Dental Fuel, our host, Dr. Tanya-Sue Maestas, sits down with Dr. Chad Duplantis, a seasoned restorative dentist based in Fort Worth, Texas. With decades of experience and a passion for technology in dentistry, Dr. Duplantis shares invaluable insights for…
Read More Building Self-Esteem & Long-Term Commitment: How to Show Appreciation to Your Dental Team
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Coach + Director of Operations, IgniteDDS In any dental practice, the team is its core. When they feel appreciated, their self-esteem rises, confidence grows, and they’re more likely to stay long-term. Showing consistent and genuine appreciation is not just a gesture—it’s an ongoing strategy to build a committed, high-performing team. This…
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