Dentistry Unmasked

The dream practice do-over with Dr. Martin Mendelson and Dr. Don Andersen

July 3, 2025

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Don Andersen and renowned practice coach Dr. Martin Mendelson to explore what happens when you stop settling and start building the practice you've always envisioned.

Pamela Maragliano, DMD

David R. Rice, DDS

After realizing his office needed a complete transformation, Dr. Andersen teamed up with Dr. Mendelson and the results are nothing short of inspiring. His practice is now thriving, his productivity is soaring, and he’s rediscovered the joy in his career. Thinking about going it alone? This episode might just convince you otherwise. Tune in and discover how the right guidance can turn your practice into everything you’ve dreamed it could be.

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About the Author

Pamela Maragliano, DMD | Chief Editor

Pamela Maragliano, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano 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 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.

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