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I am an educator, author, mentor and practicing periodontist who loves to help people not patients

10/14/2026

1 in 6 patients avoids going to the dentist because of fear.

For some patients, simply walking into our office is a huge accomplishment. As dental professionals, it’s our responsibility to recognize that fear and help them feel comfortable, understood, and confident in their care.

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can say is simply, “Thank you for coming. You’re in the right place.”

Building trust starts long before treatment begins.

10/13/2026

Dentistry has taken me around the world, but the relationships have always been the greatest reward.

Since 1990, NYU’s international programs have allowed me to teach in 30 countries across six continents. Recently, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with our wonderful community of dentists from Spain, led by Dr. Mahsa Khaghani and Dr. Carolina De Larroque, to explore aesthetic smile design and treatment planning.

The best part of teaching is learning from one another and building relationships that extend far beyond the classroom.

Different countries, shared purpose. Always treating people, not patients.

10/07/2026

You don’t know what you don’t know.

No matter how experienced we become, there is always something new to learn. I’ve been teaching for over 42 years, and I’m still learning from colleagues, students, patients, and even lessons I’ve heard before.

The moment we think we know it all is the moment we stop growing. Stay curious.

Ask for help.

Put your ego aside and keep learning.

10/05/2026

You’re never finished learning, and you’re never too far into your career to challenge yourself.

This year, I’m honored to have earned my third professional credential through the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, adding to my credentials in periodontology and with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

I’m especially grateful to the longtime AAID colleagues who encouraged me to take this step, including Drs. Shankar Iyer, Jack Piermatti, Bart Silverman, Jason Kim, David Hochberg, John Minichetti, Matt Young, Bernee Dunson, and Ed Kusek.

What makes this honor most meaningful is the community behind it and our shared commitment to learning, teaching, and providing exceptional care.

Thank you for welcoming me into this remarkable professional family. I look forward to continuing to learn, teach, and grow alongside you.

10/03/2026

Mentorship, Friendship & Dentistry in Omaha

Sometimes the best part of giving a lecture has nothing to do with the lecture.

I recently returned to Omaha to visit my longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Taka Miyamoto. We share a special connection through our mentor, Dr. Tom Van D**e, who influenced my career at Emory and later mentored Taka at Boston University.

Nearly a decade after speaking at Creighton University, I returned to address Taka’s study club, with more than 120 dentists in attendance.

But what impressed me most was the culture Taka has created. The warmth, gratitude, and genuine connections he shares with his team, referring dentists, and the next generation of dentists are a true example of leadership.

Taka is also paying mentorship forward, guiding young dentists as they build their own careers. That’s how our profession grows. Someone invests in you, and you turn around and invest in someone else.

Taka, thank you for the hospitality, friendship, and for carrying forward a message that means so much to me:

Treat people, not patients.

Extend hospitality to your patients, your teammates, the dentists who trust you, and the next generation.

Clinical excellence may build a reputation, but relationships build a legacy.

09/30/2026

What if we stopped thinking of the dental office as a dental office and started thinking of it as a hospitality center?

Will Guidara’s Unreasonable Hospitality and Danny Meyer’s approach to service reinforce something I’ve believed throughout my career: how we make people feel matters.

When patients feel comfortable, welcomed, and cared for, anxiety decreases, trust grows, and the entire dental experience changes.

We just happen to be doing dentistry.

Be the gift.

09/28/2026

Supercharge: The Future of Dentistry Is Still Human

I just spent the weekend at Supercharge in Fort Lauderdale, and I left both excited and a little uncomfortable.

Excited because dentistry is changing faster than ever in my 40+ years of practice. Uncomfortable because I’m not sure we’re preparing dentists for what technology cannot replace: the human connection.

With 270+ attendees and 60+ vendors discussing AI, digital dentistry, marketing, and the future of our profession, one question stood out:

Are we creating better dentists technically, but better doctors?

Who teaches us to listen, earn trust, and make a frightened patient feel safe?

Some call it case acceptance. I call it treating people, not patients.

Our job isn’t to convince someone to say yes. It’s to create enough trust, clarity, and comfort for patients to make informed decisions about their health.

AI will transform dentistry, and we must embrace it. But the more technological dentistry becomes, the more valuable being human becomes.

AI can provide information, but it can’t replace the moment a patient realizes, “This doctor cares about me.”

After 40+ years in dentistry, I still believe that may be the most powerful technology we have.

Thank you to Dr. Len Tau and the entire Supercharge team for bringing together so many people thinking about the future of our profession.

The future of dentistry is extraordinary. Let’s make sure it remains human.

09/26/2026

What a way to kick off another year of the Fairfield County Dental Club!

This past week, Brandon Dickerman, third generation of Dickerman Dental Labs, delivered a phenomenal presentation. Having known his dad, Ira, for nearly 40 years, it’s been a true privilege to watch Branden grow into an exceptional technician, educator, presenter, and, most importantly, human being.

As an ITI Fellow and the only dental laboratory technician invited to present at the Academy of Osseointegration, Brandon continues to carry forward an incredible family legacy.

Brandon, you knocked it out of the park! Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished. We’re already looking forward to having you back next year!

This is what dentistry is all about: learning from one another, building relationships, and treating people, not patients.

09/22/2026

Generations of mentorship over the last 13 years.

This photo is a reminder of how the willingness to teach can shape generations of dentists to come.

Everyone pictured here has, at some point, been a student of mine. Shadowing, observing, asking questions, and dreaming about what they could become. Just like Dr. Shannel Beckles, they had a dream of becoming a periodontist, and through mentorship, guidance, and a willingness to learn, look how far they’ve come.

It’s always a privilege to have young, ambitious providers in our office, feeding from the fountain of knowledge, knowing that one day they’ll give back and pour into the next generation.

Thank you for traveling from New Jersey to spend the day with us. Keep learning, keep asking questions, and keep showing up. I’m excited to watch where your journey takes you.

Because ultimately, mentorship isn’t just about teaching dentistry. It’s about investing in people and leaving a legacy that lives on through them.

That’s what Treating People, Not Patients is all about.

09/15/2026

It’s easy to think, “It’s just one tooth.”

But behind that tooth was a young woman who had lost confidence in her smile and was holding herself back.

Our job wasn’t simply to replace what was missing. It was to build a healthy foundation for her restorative dentist to complete the smile, working together as one team and earning her trust along the way.

And the best part?

She stopped thinking about her teeth.She got back to smiling, laughing, and living without holding herself back.

Because there is a person behind every tooth. That’s Treating People, Not Patients.

Cases like this are what keep the fire burning 🔥

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1047 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT
06824

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+12032542006

Website

http://www.michaelsonick.com/, http://www.sonickdmd.com/, http://www.peoplenotpatients.org/, http://www.sonickseminars.c

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