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...
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...
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...
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...
By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. Following on the last article about correcting the S sound, I want to take a look at two other phonetically similar sounds, F and...
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Business Coach and Director of Operations, IGNITEDDS Every fall, dental practices face the same challenge: by the time they remember that October through December holds the highest patient demand, half the opportunity is gone. With September...
By: Dr. Sable Muntean Costume ideas, decorating tips, and candy alternatives to keep it dental-friendly! Halloween is a favorite time of year for patients and dental teams alike, a perfect excuse to add a little fun (and maybe a few cobwebs) to your workday! Between...
By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Patients produce the S sound by creating a small airspace between their upper and lower incisors, and there are three common...
By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com Dentistry is a business of both skill and strategy. Delivering excellent care is non-negotiable, but maximizing what...