Episode 665 · May 5, 2025

How to Strengthen Your Team, Streamline Systems & Boost Production: A Discussion with Dr. David Rice

Practice Management

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Dr. David Rice

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Dr. David Rice graduated cum laude in 1994 from The State University of New York at Buffalo's School of Dental Medicine. In 1995, he completed his general practice residency from the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. With a strong belief in continuing education and mentorship, Dr. Rice went on to complete continuums at the Pankey Institute, The Dawson Center and The Spear Center all while building the Restorative Practice of his dreams and maintaining an associate clinical professorship at the SUNYab School of Dental Medicine. Seven short months ago, Dr. Rice combined his passions for teaching, mentoring and making a difference and igniteDDS was born. Today he continues to maintain his private practice and travels the country inspiring dentistry's future to live their dream, have great success and to make that same difference that has brought him so much joy.

Episode Summary

In today’s episode, we’ll explore the three key pillars of a successful dental practice: People, Processes, and Production. We’ll discuss why a strong team culture is the foundation of any thriving practice—one that values good character, accountability, and collaboration. Our guest is Dr. David Rice, the founder of igniteDDS. He is a popular speaker and writer, editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. To learn more about Dr. Rice visit ignitedds.com.

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The Three Pillars of Practice Success: People, Process, and Production

Running a successful dental practice in today's challenging environment requires more than clinical excellence. With rising costs, stagnant insurance reimbursem...