Chris Mizenko

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Team Management
Learn the business, the office, and the people: A plan to break dentistry’s burnout loop
Raising pay hasn’t ended dentistry’s burnout cycle. Chris Mizenko presents a plan to break the loop.
October 29, 2026
Headshot of Chris Mizenko, co-founder of Zen Dental Support.
Office Management
Before you sign, hire, or buy: The one question every practice owner should ask
Chris Mizenko reflects on what a passing comment taught him about the decisions that shape a business, especially dental practices.
July 7, 2026
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Staff Shortages
The team retention problem in dentistry
Dentistry's staffing crisis isn't about finding talent, but rather it's about keeping it, writes Chris Mizenko.
May 4, 2026
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Legal Issues
Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence
A dentist's 75-year sentence stands firm after a failed appeal challenge.
A woman dental hygienist holds a hand up to her forehead. The image illustrates work fatigue and burnout.
Dental Education
These factors affect burnout in dentistry
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Marketing
Beyond Google: 2 new ad platforms every dental practice should be watching
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of touching staff makes plea deal
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Brain
What you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioning
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