Complete Examinations in Dentistry

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | December 6, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com. Dr. Hess granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Whether…

New Year’s Resolutions for Dentists: Get a Head Start Before the Year’s End

By Todd Doobrow, CFP | December 4, 2024

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As the year winds down and we gear up for the holidays, many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. For dentists,…

Dental Phobia & Anxiety: Helping Patients Overcome

By Savanah Craig | December 2, 2024

By: Dr. Savanah Craig A phobia is defined as an intense, irrational, and persistent fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that poses little to no…

Meeting Patient Expectations in Dentistry

By Dr. Kelley Brummett, DMD | November 29, 2024

By: Kelley Brummett DMDThis topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Brummett granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Meeting patients’ expectations requires excellent communication and…

Patient-Friendly Language: Explaining Treatment Plans without Jargon 

By Dawn Patrick | November 27, 2024

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Coach and Director of Operations, IgniteDDS As dental professionals, one of the greatest challenges we face is explaining complex treatment plans to patients…

Help…My Dental Assistant Breaks Stuff!

By Ronda Holman | November 25, 2024

By: Ronda Holman As a dentist, you know how quickly the cost of running a dental office can add up. From high-tech dental equipment to everyday tools,…

Navigating Dental Technology Investments: A Journey to Practice Growth & Finding Your ‘Why’ with Dr. Chad Duplantis

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | November 20, 2024

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest:  Dr. Chad DuplantisEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH The world of dentistry is continually evolving as new technologies emerge, promising to revamp practice…

A Practical Guide to Bonus Cylces in Dentistry: Building Accountability and Excellence

By Dawn Patrick | November 18, 2024

By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Coach and Director of Operations, IgniteDDS As a dental practice owner, you might wonder what a truly motivated team could bring to your…

How To Track Key Dental Practice Performance Metrics

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | November 15, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Measure What’s Really Important and Accomplish What Really Matters In his groundbreaking…

How to Improve Communication with Dental Patients for Better Treatment Acceptance 

By Dawn Patrick | November 13, 2024

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…