By: Angela Holland Launching your first dental practice is a thrilling leap into ownership, a chance to build something your own way. But amidst the excitement of setting up shop, there’s a critical step that can either turbocharge your profits or leave you...
A D4 Perspective for Your Future Clinical Wins By: Michael Eid Composite veneers are often marketed as conservative, quick fixes for minor esthetic issues, but what no one tells you early on is how technique-sensitive they are. As a D4 who’s now done a handful,...
Everything you touch should turn into progress, not piles of unfinished work. By: Dawn Patrick, Director of Operations and Business Development Coach, IGNITEDDS In every dental practice, things move quickly. There’s always a patient to see, a call to answer, a tray...
By: Stephen K. Malone, DMD and Michael Costa, DDS, MHSThis Topic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Malone granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Dental hygiene has evolved significantly since the early 1900s. Gone are the days of sharp...
By: Nilesh Patel, VP, Regional Business Development Officer, Bank of America Practice solutions I enjoy working with prospective dental practice owners to aid them to realize their dreams. Supporting these individuals is rewarding and inspiring because I get to help...
By: Dr. Eric Recker Your front desk sends a message to you in your treatment room. They need to have a word. You try to finish up your procedure, but you know this likely isn’t going to be good news. You walk to the front desk and prepare (brace) yourself. They...
By: Ronda Holman What Dentists Can Learn from Chef Tina in The Bear In the TV series The Bear, one of the most compelling character arcs belongs to Chef Tina, played by Liza Colón-Zayas. Tina begins the series as a seasoned line cook who is resistant to change, doing...
By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. The origin of a patient’s worn teeth may be deceiving. Is it physiological or pathological? This minor difference could spell...
By: Angela Holland Hiring a dental associate is an exciting milestone for your practice! As your practice grows, it’s essential to keep several key insurance-related aspects in mind to ensure smooth operations. One of the most important points to remember is that all...