Fear-based dentistry: What it is and how to break away

Oct. 15, 2024
Never fear, Dr. Rob Ritter is here! In this week's episode, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Ritter to discuss professional growth strategies and how to eliminate fear.

Many dentists operate under fear—fear of losing patients if they drop insurance plans, fear of unhappy patients or team members. But this week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Rob Ritter, who challenges dentists to break free from these fears. Dr. Ritter shares powerful strategies for growing as a professional, becoming the best dentist you can be, and being compensated fairly. It's time to stop undervaluing yourself and your work. Tune in to gain the skills and confidence to build a truly rewarding career!

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About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD | Chief Editor

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected]

About the Author

David R. Rice, DDS | Chief Editor of DentistryIQ and Founder of igniteDDS

As seen on The Doctors, David R. Rice, DDS, chief editor of DentistryIQ and founder of igniteDDS, the nation’s largest new dentist and student community, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He leads a team-centered, restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 28 years of practice in the books, he’s trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks.

Updated February 7, 2024