News And Notes

Latest news, resources, articles, and information from the team here at Operation Dental.

April 23, 2026

The Things Hygiene School Can’t Teach Hygienists, But Experience Will

As a hygienist, you learn instrumentation, patient care, treatment planning, and everything you need to practice safely, but then you graduate and step into the real world.

Navigating The Real-World After Hygiene School Through Alexandra’s First Steps Into Clinical Practice

What began as a personal journey for Alexandra to gain confidence in her own smile quickly evolved into a passion for dentistry and ultimately, dental hygiene.

The Next Chapter Of Dr. Fabrizio Amador’s Story: From Independent Ownership And The Lake Mary Legacy To The Launch Of Heathrow Dentistry

There’s a difference between quitting and pivoting, and nearly four years ago, Dr. Fabrizio Amador made one of the biggest decisions of his career.

Operation Dental Acquires Bradenton, Florida Dental Practice, Expands Gulf Coast Footprint To 19 Locations

Operation Dental is pleased to announce the acquisition of a well-established dental practice in Bradenton, Florida.

Lake Mary Family, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry Relocates, Rebrands As Heathrow Dentistry, And Welcomes Additional Dentist

Operation Dental is proud to announce that Lake Mary Family, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry will relocate to a brand-new facility and officially rebrand as Heathrow Dentistry.

The Business Case For Supporting Office Managers That Drives Operational Success Through Infrastructure, Development, and Recognition

When DSOs fail to invest in their office management infrastructure, they often fail to grow. DSOs that support their office managers create smoother operations, stronger cultures, and more scalable systems.

Five Years In A Growing DSO That Shaped Maribel’s Confident, People-First Office Management Leadership Style

Successful office managers grow through experience, reflection, and a people-first mindset. Over the past five years, Maribel, the office manager at our Conway Oaks practice, has grown into a confident, impactful leader. Her approach blends strong systems with servant leadership and heart, offering powerful lessons for anyone looking to grow in office management within a DSO. Maribel still remembers her

Front-Line Experience That Shapes Regional Managers And DSO Success

The most effective regional managers didn’t start their careers in spreadsheets or boardrooms. They started on the front lines.

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