The Dentist Manifesto presents observations from clinical practice and business ownership, with a foreword by Steve Parker and commentary from dental and professional reviewers.
LOS ANGELES, CA — November 25, 2025 —
The Dentist Manifesto, authored by Dr. Emily Letran, has been released and provides a structured, factual overview of routine challenges, operational responsibilities, and professional considerations in private dental practice. The book compiles observations from Letran’s clinical work, practice ownership, and engagement with dental organizations, offering a neutral account of daily decision-making in dentistry.
The publication includes a foreword by Steve Parker, who situates the book within the broader context of practice management and clinician responsibilities. Parker notes that the work offers “a straightforward representation of the operational and interpersonal factors dentists navigate throughout their careers.”
The book covers topics such as communication with patients, management of clinical errors, staffing, scheduling, documentation, and administrative compliance. Letran describes scenarios commonly encountered in private practice, including technical complications, patient expectations, and team coordination, presenting them in a factual, non-instructional format.
Several reviewers contributed commentary for the publication.
A reviewer from Dentaltown stated that the book “reflects situations that dentists will recognize from daily work and highlights the wide scope of responsibilities that accompany clinical care.”
Dr. Henrietta, who reviewed the manuscript, noted that the book “presents familiar operational themes and provides a realistic depiction of the pace and demands of practice.”
Reviewer Roya commented that the work “documents the pressures and considerations of balancing clinical, administrative, and interpersonal work in dentistry.”
The book also includes references to leadership, task delegation, and practice culture, presented in the context of Letran’s experiences in multi-provider settings. She describes the processes she used for training, communication, and team development, documenting events across several stages of her career.
Sections of the book discuss family responsibilities and work-life balance as Letran experienced them, including situations involving missed events and schedule conflicts. These passages are presented as personal recollections relevant to understanding the timeline of her professional roles.
The publication concludes with reflections on long-term planning, professional identity, and the role of routine decision-making in shaping practice operations. Throughout the book, Letran presents nine thematic “declarations,” which serve as organizing categories for her observations. These categories—such as integrity, responsibility, humor, and presence—are described in relation to her own clinical and administrative experiences rather than as recommendations.
“The book documents the realities that shaped my professional responsibilities over the years,” Letran said in a prepared statement. “It reflects the sequences, challenges, and workplace interactions that formed my daily experience in practice.”
Availability:
The Dentist Manifesto is available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Dentist-Manifesto-Dr-Emily-Letran/dp/1648104533
Additional information about Dr. Letran’s work is available at:
https://www.DrEmilyLetran.com
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Dr. Emily Letran
Phone: 1 (626) 808-5762
Email: emily@dremilyletran.com
