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...
By: Michael Eid Your first few Class II restorations will probably have open contacts, flat contours, or a ridge you’ll want to cry over. That’s normal. Getting good proximal contacts isn’t just about packing composite; it’s about mastering your matrix system. Here’s...
By: Dr. Sable Muntean Fueling Long Clinic Days with Fall Flavors The fall season invites cozy sweaters, crunchy leaves, and pumpkin‐spiced treats. For dental professionals juggling back-to-back appointments, administrative tasks, and patient care, it’s all too easy to...
By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. As a dentist, I’ve always been dedicated to providing the best possible care for my patients. But over the years, I realized...
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As a dentist, you’ve likely emerged from dental school with some amount of student loan burden. According to the ADA, the average dental school graduate owes over $290,000 in student loans. Faced with this debt, many dentists debate taking one of...
By: Dr. Sable Muntean As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, fall brings a gentle reminder that it’s okay to slow down. For dentists, who often spend long hours focusing on precision, patient care, and practice demands, the idea of slowing down can...