About Rika Markel

With nearly 40 years in healthcare, and 12 of those years in dental practice management, I’ve stepped away from daily operations to focus on something I’m deeply passionate about—Mindful Dentistry. 

Through my company, I help dental teams integrate mindfulness into their practices, enhancing everything from patient communication to team productivity.

Having worked in a leading multispecialty dental practice in Manhattan, I’ve seen firsthand the power of combining mindset techniques, neurolinguistic programming (NLP), and mindfulness. These strategies don’t just boost case acceptance rates—they transform the entire patient experience and create thriving, harmonious teams.

Now, through Mindful Dentistry, I’m excited to share these tools with other dental professionals, helping them build happier, more productive practices that prioritize well-being, both for the staff and the patients.

Let’s connect and explore how a mindful approach can elevate your practice today!