Michael Sonick

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

09/02/2026

Implants aren’t the final step. They’re the beginning of a lifelong commitment.

Before I treat a patient, I want them to understand the entire journey. The diagnosis, the options, the risks, the benefits and most importantly, what it takes to maintain their results for life.

Treatment doesn’t end when the implants are placed. It ends when we stop caring for them.

An educated patient is my best patient.

What if the key to growing your dental practice starts with treating people, not patients?Less than one month until Supe...
08/31/2026

What if the key to growing your dental practice starts with treating people, not patients?

Less than one month until Supercharge Your Dental Practice at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, September 25–27.

I’ll be sharing one of my favorite topics: Treating People, Not Patients.

If growing your practice is a priority this year, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. We’ll talk about building trust, creating meaningful connections, and delivering an experience that keeps people coming back.

I hope to see you there!!

Registration link is in my bio.

Trust is the foundation of every relationship.Stephen M. R. Covey’s The Speed of Trust reminds us that trust isn’t just ...
08/28/2026

Trust is the foundation of every relationship.

Stephen M. R. Covey’s The Speed of Trust reminds us that trust isn’t just important in business. It’s essential.

And in healthcare, it’s everything.

In Treating People, Not Patients, I talk about the power of truly connecting with the people we serve.

People want to feel seen, heard, understood, and cared for.

When we take the time to build genuine relationships, trust follows. And when there is trust, everything changes.

Don’t just treat the patient. Connect with the person.

08/26/2026

Am I really the slowest implant dentist? Maybe. And I’m okay with that.

I don’t measure implant success by whether an implant is still in the mouth years from now. I measure success by whether it remains healthy, stable, functional, and beautiful for the patient’s entire lifetime.

That means treating periodontal disease first, creating adequate bone, and prioritizing long term health over speed.

When it comes to dental implants, slow and intentional treatment can make all the difference.

I had a wonderful time speaking at the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine this past week.A heartfelt th...
08/24/2026

I had a wonderful time speaking at the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine this past week.

A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Carlos Quiñones and the entire team at the University of Puerto Rico for your warm welcome and incredible hospitality.

What an enthusiastic and engaged group! It was a privilege to share the concepts of human connection in healthcare with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and local practicing dentists, periodontists, oral surgeons, and prosthodontists.

For me, dentistry has always been about more than clinical excellence. It is about how we connect with people, earn their trust, and make them feel genuinely cared for. I loved having the opportunity to share that message with the next generation of clinicians.

I hope this is only the beginning of my relationship with the University of Puerto Rico. I would love to return in a teaching capacity—and perhaps one day even have the honor of delivering a commencement keynote!

Thank you again for making my visit so memorable. 🇵🇷

08/19/2026

Patients are watching you long before you ever pick up an instrument.

The way you look, the way you carry yourself, and the standards you set for your team all communicate something to your patients.

We use a simple 6 point checklist in our practice to make sure we show up the way our patients deserve.

Hair. Eyes. Teeth. Fingernails. Clothes. Shoes.

The little things aren’t so little when they build trust.

The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry is one of the most inspiring dental meetings I have ever attended.In the 1990...
08/14/2026

The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry is one of the most inspiring dental meetings I have ever attended.

In the 1990s, Dr. Leonard Abrams encouraged me to go. He was one of dentistry’s great thinkers and someone I deeply respected. He told me it was a meeting I needed to experience.

He was right.

The past three days in New York City have been remarkable. Being surrounded by so many of the leading minds in our profession, including mentors, teachers, colleagues, and friends, was both humbling and energizing.

Thank you to Jeff Brucia, Gregg Kinzer, Vincent Celenza, Peter Nordland, Stephen Chu, Dennis Tarnow, Rick Roblee, Leandro Chambrone, Dean Vafiadis, Chelonia Bhola, Marc Nevins, Anton Sculean, John Kois, Marta Revilla León, Frank Spear, Stefano Gracis, Irena Sailor, Istvan Urban, Rhoda Thomas, and so many others for sharing your knowledge, experience, friendship, and passion.

What makes AAED so special is not only the extraordinary dentistry, but the open exchange of ideas and the commitment to continuing to learn from and inspire one another.

One of the great gifts of a long career is realizing that you never outgrow the ability to be inspired.

More than 30 years after Leonard Abrams first encouraged me to attend, I leave with that same feeling:

Inspired. Grateful. And still excited about dentistry.

Thank you, AAED

08/12/2026

Is dental insurance controlling your practice?

Dental insurance can fill your chairs, but is it helping you build the practice you actually want?

In this video, I explain why I believe dentists can regain control, increase profitability, and provide better care by focusing on the value they bring to their patients.

The goal isn’t simply to build a busier practice. It’s to build a better one.

08/10/2026

Sometimes, the best dentistry isn’t about one procedure or one provider. It’s about bringing the right people together to create something truly special.

For this young woman, restoring her smile meant collaboration, careful planning, and a team that shared one goal: giving her the confidence to walk into her next chapter smiling.

Before heading off to college this fall, she left our office with more than a beautiful new smile. She left with confidence and a story worth hearing.

Watch her share her experience in our office

08/07/2026

For nearly four decades, John has reminded me of one simple truth:

The biggest transformations don’t always come from the biggest procedures.

Thirty-nine years ago, his oral health was in rough shape. Looking at where he started, many people might have assumed the outcome was already written. It wasn’t.

Since John became a patient in our practice, he hasn’t missed a single recall appointment. Every cleaning. Every examination. Year after year.

People often ask about the secret to long-term oral health. They’re expecting to hear about the latest technology or a groundbreaking treatment. The answer is usually much simpler...consistency.

Small decisions, repeated over time, create extraordinary results.

The same principle applies far beyond dentistry. Whether it’s your health, your relationships, your career, or your personal growth, success is rarely built in one dramatic moment. It’s built by returning to the basics, again and again, especially when no one is watching.

Never underestimate what consistent care can accomplish.

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