Why you shouldn't focus on big case dentistry in 2025

Feb. 20, 2025
Jumping right to big case dentistry is supposed to be every dentist's dream, right? Dr. David Rice and Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz discuss why this can be a dangerous assumption to make.

"Big case dentistry" can be alluring, especially for new dentists. In this episode of Gloves Off, Dr. David Rice and guest Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, chief editor of Dental Economics discuss the downfalls of this approach and how to really, sustainably, build a name for yourself and your practice.

You should also read why failing to plan in 2025 can crush associates, new owners, and selling dentists.

About the Author

David R. Rice, DDS | Chief editor

Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks. Contact him at [email protected].

About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. 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].

Related:

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, named chief editor of DentistryIQ