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Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1669 TUSK Practice Sales with Ryan Mingus : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranTUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”) provides sell-side advisory services for dental practice owners. With an in-depth understanding of the marketplace and access to 100’s of buyers nationwide, our seasoned team of professionals helps our clients confidently pursue M&A transactions that maximize their long-term value. TUSK has completed over $1B of transactions across all specialties. With our significant collective experience of over 40+ years of practice transactions, we offer our clients solutions that help them achieve their strategic and financial objectives. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dentistry-uncensored-with-howard-farran/id916907356 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.sp...2025-06-0350 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1668 Clinical Calibration with Dr. Bruce B. Baird : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Bruce B. Baird is a 1980 graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Dental school in San Antonio. After graduation, he spent 4 years in the U.S. Army in Korea and at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio. After leaving the service he built a scratch dental practice in the small town of Granbury, Texas. Over 36 years, he grew the practice into a multi doctor multi-million-dollar business with revenues in 2019 of over 5 million dollars. Dr. Baird has lectured across the U.S. and Internationally for over 30 years. His topics include leadership, cosmetic dentistry, dental i...2025-03-101h 07Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1667 Introducing BufferPro with Jason Goodchild, DMD and Paul Mondock : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranIn this episode of Dentistry Uncensored, Howard sits down with two industry leaders, Jason Goodchild, DMD, Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Premier Dental, and Paul Mondock, President of North America & Global Sales Services at Septodont. Together, they dive into the science and innovation behind BufferPro, a cutting-edge buffering solution that enhances the effectiveness of local anesthesia. They discuss the game-changing benefits of buffering anesthetics, why it matters for both clinicians and patients, and how BufferPro stands out from other buffering methods. Learn about the collaboration between Premier Dental and Septodont, how BufferPro is used c...2025-03-0659 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: The Four Horsemen of TurnoverIf you’re losing good people, it’s almost guaranteed that one (or more) of these Four Horsemen of Turnover is at play in your practice. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-3104 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Where Are Your Dental Office Profits Going?How you allocate your profits isn’t just the most important business decision you’ll make; it’s also the most significant financial decision of your life. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-3005 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: The Four Stages of Team DevelopmentPsychologist Bruce Tuckman introduced a groundbreaking model in 1965 that identifies the stages a team typically goes through to work together effectively. These stages provide a framework for understanding group dynamics and fostering collaboration. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown 2025-01-2902 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Dentistry Is A Numbers GameWithout clear financial data, you can’t effectively manage or grow your business. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-2805 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: You'll Manage! (Maybe)You need to start thinking about managing team members before you even hire them. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-2705 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Will Your Team Take You to the Super Bowl? And Win?By prioritizing unique attributes, you can build a team of individuals who not only excel in their roles but also contribute to the overall success and growth of your business. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown 2025-01-2406 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Coach Your Team to SuccessIf you fire someone and this news comes as a surprise to them, you need to reexamine your ability to manage and lead a team. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown 2025-01-2304 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Which Team Member Should Be Promoted to Lead Your Dental Office Team?Before you become a leader, success is about growing yourself. Once you step into leadership, success becomes about growing others. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-2203 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Make a Different Kind of 5 Year PlanEverything in your treatment plan should be ready to last at least five years, no matter the age of the patient. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-2104 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: You Are the Conductor of a SymphonyWith the right players in place and a shared vision, we can create something truly extraordinary. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown 2025-01-2003 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: It's What You Say—And How You Say ItEvery person who works in a dental practice has the opportunity to practice and employ the principles of thoughtful communication, which will lead to higher patient acceptance—of treatments, of payment plans and of appointments. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-1707 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Your 'Special Sauce' Is YouDSOs might be able to develop a big brand, but they haven’t been able to build trust at the individual doctor level. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-1609 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Become Great At What Your Patients NeedComing out of school, many young dentists won’t attempt a molar root canal, and 95% won’t place an implant—but if you’re not capable of doing single-tooth extractions and replacing them with an implant, or doing a root canal, buildup and crown, you’re putting your practice in financial trouble! Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.c...2025-01-1505 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: How Do You Compensate Your Hygienists?People are complex and unique, so there’s no blanket statement that works universally about the “right” way to treat your employees. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-1404 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Getting to ‘Yes’ By Tracking ‘No’When your team comes into the office each morning, do they know the practice’s breakeven costs for the day? Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown 2025-01-1304 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Your Team and Patients Are Your ResponsibilityPatients won’t trust you if they can’t understand and connect with you. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-1004 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: The Smartest Financial Plans Will Pay Long Term DividendsMake sure you’re dedicating your money to productive assets whenever you can. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown 2025-01-0908 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Know Your NumbersAre you willing to put in the time and energy to help ensure your success? Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-0804 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: How Will Inflation Affect Dentistry?Exercise caution, but don't panic yet. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-0703 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Efficiency Isn’t EverythingDon't underestimate soft skills in the workplace. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-0604 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: If You Won’t Be a Specialist, You’ve Got To Be Especially GoodBeing a specialist is going to bring you the biggest financial reward: There’s less competition at the top, and whoever’s the most expert is going to be in demand. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-0606 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Is It Time To Reconsider Going Out of Network?You could actually be losing money when you treat patients as an in-network provider on certain plans. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-0205 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Finding It Hard To Hire? Think Higher. It’s easy to lay much of the responsibility for this situation on inflation and an era of economic uncertainty, of course. However, there’s a separate component, too: an inability or unwillingness to reconsider how well your practice treats its team members. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2025-01-0104 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Those Who Can’t … Should DeputizeSo much of what contributes to the success of a dental practice has nothing to do with the clinical results—it’s about what patients experience even before they walk in the door. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2024-12-3103 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: You’ve Got To Appeal to PatientsIf you want to be successful, you have to listen to your patients. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown 2024-12-3004 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Keep Your Eye on the BallWith an estimated 8 billion people on Earth this year, there will always be other dental practices. So you should look at competition more like a golf match than a boxing match. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2024-12-2705 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Who Can You Lean On?When you’re having troubles—with a case, with your team, with your practice finances, even in your personal life—you can lean on the more than 265,000 members of Dentaltown’s online community who share advice, suggestions and other assistance on our online message boards. I created Dentaltown so no dentist ever has to practice alone, and it’s absolutely free to join and get access to this members-only section of our website. Make connections with your peers and get the help you need—often in real time! Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ F...2024-12-2603 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Get the Picture(s)Now more than ever, patients demand to see proof before they’ll agree to recommended treatments. And if you refuse to pick up an intraoral camera or a DSLR to help persuade them to say yes, you’re stubbornly and deliberately leaving money on the table. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown 2024-12-2503 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: ‘Soft Skills’ Can Be Hard!To make sure we’re at the top of our game, we spend hours each year developing our clinical skills through practice and continuing education. But are you forgetting to also focus on how well you communicate with patients? Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2024-12-2404 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Maybe Don't Pick up the Pace Being thoughtful about what you spend your time on both inside and outside the operatory can improve how you see life and practice. Be sure you’re living purposefully! Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2024-12-2304 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Dentistry—and All Health Care—is a CartelHow does a cartel operate? Fixed prices, limited supply and divided markets to keep competition out and profits high. Think of a group of gas stations in a town secretly agreeing to charge the same high price, so no one can undercut the others. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2024-12-2004 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Did They Get the Message?With so many avenues of communication available—especially automated ones that promise to save your team time—you’ve got to be thoughtful about how yours are deployed. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2024-12-1903 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Reassessing Dentistry’s ‘Villains’Not all DSOs or multilocation private practices should be painted with a villain brush, but look closely at the details before you decide if any position is right for you. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown2024-12-1803 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Dentistry Isn’t the Be-All, End-AllDentistry wasn’t designed to be fun, fulfilling and the source of your identity and a mansion in Beverly Hills. Your team didn’t get jobs in dentistry with the goal of obtaining a bunch of new best friends. But so many dentists want dentistry to be more than it is, and thus also expect the patients and staff to be more than they are. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/compa...2024-12-1703 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: I'm All in on Dentistry and AIAI has the potential to revolutionize how we communicate with our patients and each other. AI can be used as a tool to gain insight, summarize documents, and even draft ideas for your practice. Today is the tomorrow we were talking about yesterday, and it’s all going to be at our fingertips. Start to familiarize yourself with AI to keep yourself ahead of the technological curve! Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: http...2024-12-1604 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranAn Honest Conversation With Dr. Howard Farran Of Dentaltown About The Future Of DentistryChris Pistorius talks with Dr. Howard Farran, the founder of the incredibly popular online dental community, Dentaltown. Chris & Howard have an open and honest conversation about all things dental.2021-08-2334 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1616 Howard Joins Akhil Chawla on the Majestic Mutt Podcast to Share His Journey in Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward joins University of Toronto dental student Akhil Chawla on the Majestic Mutt Podcast and talks about getting started in dentistry, getting his MBA, starting Dentaltown, and the current state of the dental profession. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2021-04-291h 51Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1599 Mike Massotto of Staff Driven Dental on Excelling at the Business & People Side of Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranMike Massotto is the founder and CEO of Dental Coaching on Demand and Staff Driven Dental. After 10 years of business consulting success in both the health care field and coaching company executives in corporate America, Mr. Massotto used his extensive expertise in business and personal development to master their application in the dental field. ABC, FOX, CNN News, Dentaltown, and Dentistry Today have nationally recognized him. For 25 years, his unique approach to dental practice development has helped create effortless and fulfilling lives for hundreds dentists and their teams. https://www.dentalcoachingondemand.com Join the community...2021-04-061h 14Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1550 Howard Talks Private Practice Ownership with Dr. Neil Park on the Chairside Live PodcastHoward joins Dr. Neil Park on the Chairside Live Dental Insights Podcast to talk about the business of private practice dentistry and what it's like to run a media company like Dentaltown. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2021-01-2750 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1472 Dr. Brett Kessler, DDS, Trustee to the ADA 14th District on Substance Abuse and Recovery : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranBrett Kessler, DDS has been practicing esthetic, functional and reconstructive dentistry since 1995. Dr. Kessler serves as a Past President of the Colorado Dental Association. He also serves as the chairman of the Well Being Committee for the State of Colorado and is a consultant for the American Dental Association, serving on the Dental Well Being Advisory Committee and the Council on Dental Benefit Plans. He is the Trustee for the 14th District to the American Dental Association. In the fall of 2007, Dr. Kessler testified on behalf of the American Dental Association before the United States Congress on the ravages...2020-10-011h 08Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1471 Dr. Robert Mier & Dr. Stan Farrell on the Specialty of Orofacial Pain : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Mier completed undergraduate studies at Albion College, then received his dental degree from University of Detroit in 1984. His journey to orofacial pain primarily began as a patient looking for answers, and eventually led to the craniofacial pain center at Tufts University. He completed a one-year fellowship, and then completed a Masters program in 2011. Subsequently he joined the faculty and was eventually the director of postgraduate education in orofacial pain. He returned to full-time private practice in 2015 to the present. He has been active in the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) leadership and is currently the president-elect of...2020-09-301h 13Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1470 Dr. Chris S. Villanueva, DMD, CEO of MB2 Dental Explains Dental Partnership Organizations : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Villanueva is the founder and CEO of MB2 Dental—a first-of-its-kind Dental Partnership Organization with a mission to empower dentists to preserve their profession. Since its founding in 2007, MB2 has partnered with hundreds of dentists to help them stay in the driver’s seat as they maximize their talents, connect as part of a community and build exceptional practices. MB2 currently partners with over 230 practices in over 19 states. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-09-291h 22Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1469 Paul Lowry of The Dental Menu on Membership Plans & Patient Retention : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranPaul Lowry is the CEO and co-founder of the Dental Menu. From 2008-2017 Paul helped dental offices generate thousands of new patients. After analyzing the data from those new patients, he found that people without dental insurance were more difficult to attract and retain. Many of the offices he worked with had membership plans, but they failed to provide an adequate solution. In 2017 he co-founded the Dental Menu. Paul earned a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Marketing from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Utah State University. When Paul isn’t immersed in wor...2020-09-281h 23Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1468 Wes Read, CPA, CFP, of PracticeCFO on Running a Financially Independent Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranWes Read is has been working exclusively with dentists for 15 years as a dental CPA and financial advisor. He also has the Certified Financial Planner designation. After graduating from BYU in 2005 with a Masters in Accounting, he worked for Ernst and Young, a big four accounting firm. Eventually he left there and began working with dentists on a one-on-one basis. He formed PracticeCFO in 2013 and his firm currently works with 300 dentists in 16 different states. His team of 22 people include financial advisors, tax CPAs, accountants, and investment specialists. Together, they oversee global financial systems for their dentists. That integrated system...2020-09-251h 21Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1467 Dr. Parth Patel, DMD, FAGD, FICOI, on Buying a Dental Office During a Pandemic : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Parth Patel grew up in Atlanta and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine in Illinois after receiving his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia. He then further continued his journey by pursuing Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency from Wichita State University in Kansas where he learned and developed a passion for dental implants. Dr. Patel is dedicated to providing the best dental care and staying current with the newest dental advancements, having completed over 1000 hours of continuing education courses. His mission is to practice comfortable...2020-09-241h 21Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1466 Laura Corbin, RDH, BFA, AAS Talks "Removing the Blindfold" Using the Dental Endoscope : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranLaura is a registered dental hygienist with fourteen years of experience in a periodontal practice providing non-surgical periodontal therapy and periodontal maintenance. Laura believes in using the latest technologies to achieve the most predictable outcomes for her patients, and has used a periodontal endoscope from the start of her career in dentistry. A master trainer for OraVu’s DeVa dental endoscope, Laura also delivers educational presentations on the topic of visual scaling and root planing. Laura serves on the Arizona Dental Hygienists’ Association board as Treasurer and is a past president. She earned her hygiene degree from Phoenix College and...2020-09-231h 29Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1465 Howard Speaks with Dr. Eric Block about the Dentist as a Business Owner : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward joins Dr. Eric Block on the Deals for Dentists Podcast to talk business, dentistry, and navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-09-221h 15Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1464 Radiologist Dania Tamimi, BDS, DMSc, on the Rise of Teleradiology : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Dania Tamimi graduated with a dental degree from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She trained at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and earned a doctorate of medical science (DMSc) and certificate of fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2005. She is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR). She is the lead author on two textbooks: “Specialty Imaging: Dental Implants” and “Specialty Imaging: Temporomandibular Joint” and a co-lead author on “Diagnostic Imaging, Oral and Maxillofacial”. She lectures nationally and internationally.She currently runs her home-based oral and maxillofacial radiology private practice in Orlando, Flo...2020-09-211h 43Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1463 Dr. Ben Baranes on Mistakes to Avoid After Dental School : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Ben Baranes is a general dentist practicing in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Baranes was born and raised in Paris, France. At the age of 18, he decided to pursue his American Dream and moved to California for his undergraduate studies. A decade later, he still feels like it was the best decision he ever made. Dr. Baranes graduated from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in May 2019. Coming out of dental school, like many new graduates, Dr. Baranes struggled to find a good job and often found himself in difficult situations where his sense of ethics was questioned...2020-09-181h 28Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1462 Endodontist Ben Johnson, DDS, Founder of Tulsa Dental Products & Pioneer in Modern Endodontics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranWilliam Ben Johnson is an endodontist, inventor, entrepreneur, educator and philanthropist. He developed Thermafil and then established Tulsa Dental Products, beginning with the modernization of endodontic treatment. He has received several awards such as the 2004 President’s Award from the American Association of Endodontists and the 2000 Louis I Grossman Award from the French Endodontic Society. He is member of the Oklahoma Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, and the International College of Dentists, among others. Most recently, Johnson has directed his efforts toward designing instruments for improved cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. He received his DDS de...2020-09-171h 41Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1461 Dr. Joel Gould on the Root Cause of Sleep Apnea : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Joel Gould has been practicing in Southern California since 2001. His General and Cosmetic Dental Practices treat patients of all ages and offer a broad range of treatments. Dr. Gould gained experience in pediatric dentistry, geriatrics and hospital dentistry in Vancouver, Canada, for 10 years before moving to the Los Angeles area. Dr. Gould was treating obstructive sleep apnea in Manhattan Beach for several years before he was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2015 himself. His research into the underlying cause of this strange new disease led him to create his new “Sleep Restoration Program” designed to change the public’s percep...2020-09-161h 31Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1460 Dr. Takeisha Presson on COVID-19, Dental Insurance and Socioeconomics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Takeisha Presson is a native of Washington, DC. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Zoology with a minor in Spanish at Ohio Weselyan University. After working several years as a Biologist for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, a branch of the Food and Drug Administration, she decided to pursue a career in dentistry. Dr. Presson attended and graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and completed a general practice residency at St. Elizabeths Hospital, a public psychiatric hospital for civilians and criminals which triggered her interest in mental...2020-09-151h 39Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1459 Morgan Hamon, CPA, of HDA Accounting Group on Maximizing Practice Profitability : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranMorgan is a graduate of the University of Arizona school of business. Following graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy and served for over ten years as a Naval Aviator flying carrier-based F/A-18 Hornets. After leaving the Navy, Morgan co-founded HDA Accounting Group with the specific objective of creating a niche accounting firm that specialized in providing high value and high touch service to small business owners. Morgan holds a master’s degree in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He continues to serve as the President of HDA Accounting Group le...2020-09-141h 25Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1458 Dr. Alain Aubé on TMJ Growth & Development and Pathology : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Aubé Graduated from University of Montreal in '84, and then went to McGill for a residency program with emphasis in full mouth rehab and orthognathic surgery. In 1995 he went through the full Dawson and Pipier curriculum. Then in '98 he was invited by The Montreal Migraine Clinic to study the effect of occlusal equilibration on tension type headaches. He presented the results at the prestigious American Academy of Resorative Dentistry in Feb 2000 in Chicago. Dr Aubé maintains a full time referral practice limited to diagnosing and treating TMJ pathologies and their consequences, and the consequences of severe parafunction. He i...2020-09-111h 21Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1457 Cherie Le Penske & Fred Joyal of Armor Respiration on Solving PPE Shortages & CO2 Contamination : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranCherie founded Armor Dental Corp., a dental product development company and manufacturer in February 2016. Le Penske, a seasoned entrepreneur for 20 years, also founded LP Group, a consulting firm in 2000, which provides strategic communications counsel and services to leading business and organizations including Fortune 500 companies, and smaller public and private companies. Le Penske holds five utility patents both domestically and internationally. She recently cofounded Armor Respiration, Inc, a company dedicated to improving respiratory health and wellness. Fred Joyal is a prominent speaker and author focusing on remarkable customer service. Fred was the co-founder of Futuredontics, the parent company...2020-09-101h 13Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1456 Dr. Dennis Brown of Greater Curve on a Different Approach to Class II Composites : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Dennis E. Brown, DDS has been practicing dentistry for 42 years. He is a Vietnam veteran. After leaving the Army he attended The Ohio State University receiving his DDS degree in 1977. Dr. Brown opened a private practice in his hometown of Owensville, Ohio in October 1978. Dr. Brown combined his practice with Cincinnati Dental Services in 2018. He is also the founder and owner of Greater Curve. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-09-091h 16Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1455 Dr. Siv Raman on Understanding the US Healthcare System : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranSivakumaran "Siv" Raman is a physician who has spent most of his career in Medical Informatics and Analytics. With the experience of leadership positions at several large US health insurance companies, health systems, and information technology firms, he has extensive knowledge and expertise on the American healthcare system. His new book, “Just Enough Healthcare”, is a short primer on the US Healthcare System. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-09-081h 03Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1454 Dr. Miguel Hirschhaut Talks International Orthodontics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Miguel Hirschhaut was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1970. He received his DDS degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela, which he attended from 1988-1993. He then studied to become a specialist in orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania from 1993-1995. He is an Invited Professor of Orthodontics at Universidad Central de Venezuela. Dr. Hirschhaut has given courses and lectures on surgical orthodontics, interdisciplinary treatment, and management of impacted teeth in 10 different countries. He has taught classes at 6 US universities, 1 Canadian university and 9 Latin-American universities. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-09-071h 04Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1453 Drs. Katie Heald & Ashley Keen of Aspen Share a Day in the Life at a DSO : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Katie Heald completed her undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech and went to dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. After dental school, Dr. Heald completed a General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital, in conjunction with the University of Florida in Gainesville. She has a strong background in medically compromised and geriatric patients and owns four offices where Dr. Heald and her care teams actively treat thousands of patients in need. Ashley Keen-Ramirez, DDS, is the Dentist Partner of the Ruskin, FL - Sun City location. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of...2020-09-041h 07Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1452 Don Casey, CEO of Dentsply Sirona, on COVID-19 & the Dental Product Market : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDonald Casey is Chief Executive Officer of Dentsply Sirona. He has more than 30 years of global health care experience and an outstanding track record in identifying and commercializing medical innovations. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the Medical segment of Cardinal Health, a leading manufacturer and provider of medical products and supply chain services to hospitals, laboratories, physician offices, surgery centers and other sites of care across the health care continuum. Mr. Casey serves on the board of the nonprofit Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center organization and previously had served on the boards of...2020-09-031h 15Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1451 Howard and Dr. Shahin Safarian of 7 Figure Dental with Guidance for Today's Dentists : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Safarian graduated from Tufts School of Dental Medicine in 2001 and received his Fellowship from Las Vegas Institute For Advanced Dentistry (LVI) in 2009. His passion for dentistry has led him to study and practice all aspects of dentistry including dental implants, orthodontics and sleep apnea. Today he continues to advance his training in comprehensive cosmetic dentistry and his goal is help as many people smile with confidence again. Continuing education will always be an important part of what makes Dr. Safarian different from other dentists. He continuously strives to be at the forefront of new procedures and techniques so...2020-09-0236 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1450 Dr. Sonia Hariri on Vision, Inspiration and Leadership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Hariri moved to the United States from Khartoum, Sudan in 1986 at 24 to begin her studies at Loma Linda University’s International Dentist Program. After earning her DDS, she would work as a dentist for 30 years, 27 of which were as CEO of her own thriving dental practice. Today Dr. Hariri’s sole focus is Dentalvil, created to help dentists who wish to be more successful, profitable, and flourish in their practices. Using a peer-to-peer coaching model, her extensive education, and experience, Dentalvil removes the guesswork, frustrations, and difficulties of practice ownership, showing dentists how to streamline, optimize, and achieve thei...2020-09-011h 23Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1449 Joe Hogan, CEO of Align Technology, on Trailblazing in Clear Aligners and Digital Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranJoe Hogan joined Align in June 2015 as President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and a Director of Align Technology. Joe is an accomplished chief executive with extensive experience across multiple industries including healthcare, technology and industrial automation. Before joining Align, Joe served as CEO of ABB, a $40 billion global power and automation technologies company based in Zurich, Switzerland. During his five years at ABB, he oversaw a 25% increase in revenues. Prior to ABB, Joe spent 25 years at General Electric (GE) in a variety of executive and management roles, including eight years as CEO of GE Healthcare, where he drove significant...2020-08-311h 04Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1448 Dr. Wael Zeitouni on Leadership and Investing in Yourself: Dentistry Uncensored w Howard FarranDr. Wael Zeitouni grew up in Charlotte, NC. He then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He continued his dental education at New York University College of Dentistry where he acquired his Doctorate of dental surgery. He returned to his home state for a General Practice Residency at Carolina’s Medical Center. He acquired his Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantology (FICOI), and is working towards his MAGD. Dr. Z is very passionate about keeping his team and himself up to date on advanced dental tech...2020-08-281h 22Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1447 Dr. Clifford J. Ruddle on Advancing the Specialty of Endodontics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranInternationally recognized as a leading expert in all aspects of clinical endodontics, Dr. Ruddle is acclaimed for providing superb endodontic education through his teachings, clinical articles, training manuals and multimedia products. He is the founder and director of Advanced Endodontics®, an international educational source in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Ruddle created the world's first private microendodontic simulation training center in 1989 and has trained several thousand dentists microscope-assisted endodontic techniques. He is well-known for his ability to empower colleagues and motivate clinicians towards their full potential. Additionally, Dr. Ruddle maintains a private practice limited to endodontics in Santa Barbara. Dr. R...2020-08-272h 05Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1446 Tony McGinnis of Scorpion on Enhancing the Online Patient Journey : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranTony McGinnis is the Executive Vice President of Internet Marketing at Scorpion. As one of the leaders of the marketing division at Scorpion, Tony architects the growth strategy of their client campaigns. He is Google AdWords Certified and has over two decades of marketing advertising experience. Prior to joining the Scorpion, Tony spent several years in the entertainment industry working on marketing campaigns for feature films and VIP Hollywood clients. When he isn’t working, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, following Dodger baseball, and playing and coaching baseball. Join the community on Dentaltown at ht...2020-08-261h 45Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1445 Dr. Tejas Patel on Maximizing Your Social Media Presence : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Tejas Patel is a practicing dentist in Austin, Texas. His office is located in Downtown Austin. He has a thriving Cosmetic Dental Practice with a heavy focus on Smile Makeovers and Porcelain Veneers. Dr. Patel has a large social media presence, especially on Instagram and TikTok. Dr. Patel enjoys comic books, movies, and is learning to DJ. He lives in Austin with his wife, two daughters, and their dog. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-08-251h 26Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1444 Dr. Jay Reznick Teaches General Dentists to Think Like a Surgeon : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Reznick is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He received his undergraduate Biology degree from CAL-Berkeley, Dental degree from Tufts University, and his M.D. degree from the University of Southern California. He did his internship in General Surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at L.A. County- USC Medical Center. Dr. Reznick is one of the Founders of the website OnlineOralSurgery.com, which educates practicing dentists in basic and advanced oral surgery techniques. Dr. Reznick is also a consultant to a number of manufacturers...2020-08-241h 46Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1443 Dr. Careen Young Shares Her Prosthodontic Wisdom : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Careen W. Young DDS, MSD is originally from Toronto, Canada where she received her dental degree from the University of Toronto. Afterwards, she completed a McGill University general practice residency and then a Master’s degree and a specialty degree in Prosthodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. In the early years following graduation, she taught briefly at the University of Washington, UCLA and USC dental schools. In addition, she has lectured to various dental organizations on the subjects of aesthetic dentistry, implants and prosthodontics. She remains at the forefront of dentistry and has maintained a pr...2020-08-211h 37Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1442 Brendon Kensel of PrimaHealth Credit on Improving Patient Financing : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranBrendon Kensel is the Founder and CEO of PrimaHealth Credit. As a former owner and operator of orthodontic practices, Brendon saw first-hand how patients are struggling to pay for out-of-pocket expenses, particularly credit-challenged and underbanked consumers. He started PrimaHealth Credit with the vision to help more patients access the healthcare they need by offering affordable monthly payment options. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-08-201h 11Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1441 Howard Talks Profitable Pandemic Dentistry with Sam Bignault and the UAB Dental Business ClubHoward recently spoke with dental school students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham about the business of dentistry and what to expect coming out of dental school during the 2020 pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-08-191h 38Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1440 Howard Talks Dental Team Management with Kiera Dent of The Dental A TeamKiera is the owner and founder of The Dental A Team and she consults in over 50 dental offices nationwide. Together, her team tackles in-person dental office coaching. Her mission is to help clients achieve maximum success & efficiency. She is also a partner in several dental offices, & has worked in just about every position within her own practices. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-08-181h 01Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1439 Dr. Shervin Molayem on the Link Between Gum Disease and COVID-19 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Molayem received both his Bachelor of Arts in History and Doctor of Dental Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry. Thereafter, Dr. Molayem completed a specialty program in Periodontics at the Herman Ostrow USC School of Dentistry. He is the Founder of both the UCLA and USC Journals of Dental Research which have been going on for 13 and 11 years, respectively. He has lectured and has published in the field of dental implants and periodontics and is the co-founder of Synergy Specialists the largest agency for travelling dental specialists in the United States. Dr. Molayem has been practicing periodontics...2020-08-171h 56Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1438 Howard and Dr. Vaibhav Garg Talk Success in Dentistry After COVID-19Dr. Vaibhav Garg (MDS) is an endodontic specialist, director & owner of the first microscope enhanced practice, Vijay Dental Clinic, in the city of Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh). He is a combination of a clinician and an educator, focusing mainly on teaching safer endodontics through a clinician's perspective. With over 10000 hours of teaching experience through different continuing dental education programs/workshops/hands-on activities in different academic institutions situated across India, he is considered as a promising educator in the field of endodontics in India. He has been trained exclusively with the inventors of the Protaper range of endodontic products i.e...2020-08-151h 29Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1437 Dr. Geninho Thomé & Dr. Sergio Bernardes of Neodent Talk All Things Implantology : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Geninho Thomé is graduated in Dentistry, Specialist in Periodontology, Master and PhD in Oral Implantology. He founded the Neodent implant system in 1993 after years of experience in the field. Twenty years later the company was acquired by the Straumann Group. In 2004, he also co-founded the Latin American Institute for Dental Research and Education (ILAPEO) – which is now Neodent's main clinical research center. Currently, Dr. Geninho Thomé is Scientific President of Neodent, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Neodent and CEO and Professor at ILAPEO. Translating for Dr. Thomé is Dr. Sergio Rocha Bernardes. He has over...2020-08-141h 37Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1436 Dr. Hessam Nowzari on Scientific Terrorism, Intellectual Evil & COVID-19 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Hessam Nowzari graduated from the University of Brussels in Belgium, University of Rennes in France, PhD in Biology and Health Sciences, and University of Southern California, Advanced Periodontics program. He was the Director of Advanced Periodontics at USC from 1995 to 2012 and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is the founder of the Taipei Academy of Reconstructive Dentistry in Taiwan. Since 2012 to 2016, he is an active member of a review committee for The National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes (ANVUR) in Italy and served as one of the selected scientific experts charged...2020-08-132h 24Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1435 Dr. Eyal Simchi's Magic Tricks for Better Pediatric Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Eyal Simchi is a Pediatric dentist who does dentistry differently. A trailblazer in the use of new and inovative techniques focused on improving his patients' experiences, Dr. Simchi has gained worldwide attention for his use of magic in dentistry. Dr. Simchi attended UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School where he was elected to serve on the ethics committee. Although Dr. Simchi excelled in prosthodontics, a childhood full of brothers and sisters established his true passion: pediatric dentistry. Dr. Simchi went on to complete a two-year pediatric dental residency training program at Maimonides Medical Center. He then continued to advance his...2020-08-121h 21Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1434 Dr. Eric Block on Entrepreneurism in the Dental Supply Market : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Block lives and practices in the town of Acton, Massachusettes about 30 minutes west of Boston. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Tulane University in 1997, where he was a walk-on for the Division 1 tennis team. He earned his DMD from the Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale in 2002, and then completed a two-year Dental Implantology residency at Boston University in 2004 where he also...2020-08-111h 18Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1433 Dr. Corinne Devin, US Navy Commander, on Dentistry in the Armed Forces : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranCommander Corinne Devin was born overseas and lived in six different military bases while her father CDR (retired) Robert F. Devin served in the Dental Corp. Nine generations of a distinguished Naval family preceded Corinne and inspired her to pursue a career in the United States Navy. She deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009 with United States Navy to Al Asad, Iraq and has enjoyed her travel to over 50 countries in Europe, Middle East and Asia. Her professional education consists of a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from St. Mary’s College, Doctorate of Dental Medi...2020-08-101h 16Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1432 Howard Speaks with Dental School Students About the Business of Pandemic DentistryOn his 30 year anniversary of lecturing, Howard spoke with members of the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine's Business Book Club about the business of dentistry and what to expect coming into the profession during a pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-08-072h 21Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1431 Drs. Sam & Rowshan Ahani on Revolutionizing Dental Referrals : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Sam Ahani is a general dentist who cofounded Shoreview Dental in Pacifica Ca. in 1997 along with his wife and partner in crime Dr. Sepi Vafi. He graduated with a degree in computer information systems from San Francisco state in 1989. More recently he founded refera.com a revolutionary dental referral platform. Sam has two Daughters, Elika and Nikka, and enjoys learning about technology and business, fishing, and Brazillian Jui-Jitsu. Sam’s most recent hobby is walking and listening to business podcasts of all kinds. Dr. Rowshan Ahani is a Board Certified endodontist and owner of Bayside Endodontics in...2020-08-061h 25Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1430 Dr. Pablo Johnny Fonseca on Running a Profitable Dental Office : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Fonseca came to the U.S from Cuba after attending dental school at age 21. Upon arriving he immediately decided to continue studying dentistry. He attended the University of Florida where he got a Bachelor of Sciences in Microbiology. Then he went to Dental School at Indiana University where he got his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1989. Since then, Dr. Fonseca has opened three dental practices from scratch and he attributes his success to choosing great locations, owning the real state, working hard and providing 24 hours emergency service. He enjoys taking dental courses and attending dental conventions in...2020-08-051h 06Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1429 Seth Calish, Matt Havass & Cole Herzik of Dental Student Vibes : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranSeth Calish attended Florida State University and was a brother of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, is an Eagle Scout, and later earned a Master’s in Medical Science at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He is currently a 3rd Year Dental student in Florida and has held many leadership positions such as President of his Class, President of the Dental Business Management Club, and ASDA District 5 Advocacy Chairman. Most importantly he started the Dental Student Vibes Podcast along with his colleagues Matt Havass, Anthony Wallitsch, George Gerakios, and Cole Herzik. Dental Student Vibes Mission is...2020-08-041h 34Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1428 VideaHealth CEO Florian Hillen on Improving Diagnostics with AI : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranFlorian Hillen is CEO and Founder of VideaHealth, a leading dental artificial intelligence company. VideaHealth spun out of MIT in 2018 and uses artificial intelligence to automatically detect diseases in dental imaging. Before VideaHealth, Florian founded a digital pregnancy startup, ninu, worked at McKinsey. &. Company and for a SF-based startup Eko which developed a stethoscope automatically analyzing heart sounds. Florian has two Masters in Computer Science and Technology & Policy from MIT, a medical degree and a business degree from the LMU and Technical University Munich. VideaHealth has raised more than $6.5 million in funding from Pillar VC, Zetta Venture Partners, and...2020-08-031h 22Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1427 Dr. Vitaly Gantman on Dental Supplies & Multi-Practice Management : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Gantman graduated University of Montreal in 2012 after which he worked with native communities in Canada’s Northwest territories for 18 months. He returned to Montreal in early 2015 and shortly after opened his first practice with his university buddy Dr. Michael Benarroch. Since then, they have grown to 5 locations throught greater Montreal with 15 associate dentists. They offer advanced aligner therapy using Invisalign in all of their practices and were diamond Providers in 2019. They offer mentorship through their established network and are helping dentists become the best versions of themselves. They saw an opportunity in the dental supply world in...2020-07-311h 24Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1426 Ares Manos of K2 Dental Arts on the Dental Lab Industry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranAres Manos Co-founded K2 Dental Arts, a digital dental laboratory that went from $0-6,000,000 in revenue in six years and ranks consistently on the Inc. 500 /5000 list. It now operates under Paramount Dental Studio - a larger lab in California. Part of K2’s success stemmed from its expert understanding of how to implement intraoral scanners in dental practices. In February (before his first child was born) he had time to attend his second Wim Hof Seminar, taking daily ice baths in a polish river. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-07-301h 29Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1425 Dr. Hemali Ajmera on Success for Young Dentists in 2020 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHemali Ajmera, DDS, is a highly skilled general and cosmetic dentist serving patients from all over the Tri-State Area at Ajmera Dentistry, her practice in Woodside, Queens, New York. In 2008, she graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from New York University’s College of Dentistry. Now, as a practicing professional, Dr. Ajmera specializes in addressing the oral health needs and aesthetic concerns of her patients. She relishes the opportunity to provide her patients with brighter, straighter, more attractive smiles. Outside of the office, Dr. Ajmera makes it a point to discuss the importance of oral health in he...2020-07-291h 31Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1424 Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic on Implant Therapy & Guided Bone Regeneration : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Sascha A. Jovanovic is considered one of the founders of guided bone regeneration (GBR). He was formally trained in periodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry, in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University and in Prosthodontics at University of Aachen, Germany and holds a Master of Sciences degree in Oral Biology from UCLA. He lectures extensively worldwide and has published over 65 articles and book chapters, and one textbook titled Color Atlas of Implantology (Thieme Publ.) which is translated in 8 languages. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the gIDE academic curriculum, is on several editorial boards for scientific journals and presents...2020-07-2853 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1423 Practice Transitions in a COVID World with Thad Miller of ddsmatch : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Thad Miller is a dental industry leader with twenty-four years experience. His circles of influence span across the United States and include practicing dentists, dental schools, manufacturers, suppliers and beyond. Over the years he saw firsthand the difficulty dentists had when it came time to buy and sell a practice or find a partner for the practice. He wondered..."Could there be a better way? What if the process could be professional, streamlined and efficient? Utilizing technology, yet never losing the human touch?" These questions led him to found ddsmatch in 2009 and ddsmatch Franchise in 2015. Join the c...2020-07-271h 38Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1422 American Dental Association President Dr. Chad Gehani and Executive Director Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Chad P. Gehani, an endodontist from Queens, New York, is president of the American Dental Association. Since 2014, Dr. Gehani has served as the Second District Trustee to the ADA Board of Trustees, and was a delegate in the House of Delegates from 2000 to 2014. Dr. Gehani was previously the president of the New York State Dental Association and the Queens County Dental Society. Dr. Gehani graduated from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He practices in Queens, New York. Dr. Kathy O’Loughlin is the executive director of the American Dental Association, the nation’s leading advoc...2020-07-241h 02Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1421 Visions & Goals for Your Practice with Amy Clark of Avalon Consulting and Training : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranAmy Clark is an accomplished business analyst and management consultant with a 30+ year portfolio of success developing and expanding new opportunities to positively impact bottom line earnings for her clients. Amy is a national keynote speaker, a member of Cambridge’s Who’s Who of Women Entrepreneurs, the Chandler Chapter Past President for the National Association of Professional Women, and Chapter Past President of IIBA. She is a Registered Dental Assistant, Master Life Coach, Master’s in Business Administration, a Certified Business Analyst and a Reiki Master. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com 2020-07-231h 13Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1420 Eric Shirley, President of Patterson Dental, on the Dental Profession in 2020 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranEric Shirley is the President of Patterson Dental, a leading, value-added distributor focused on providing best-in-class products, services and technology to the dental and animal health markets. Prior to joining Patterson, Eric held leadership positions at Midmark, Dentsply International and several other medical device manufacturers. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Long Beach State University, and a Master of Business Administration from UCLA Anderson School of Management. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com2020-07-221h 32Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1419 The Future of Virus Testing with Seray Cicek of LSK Technologies : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranSeray Cicek is a medical technology innovator and synthetic biology enthusiast. She holds a MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences and BASc in Engineering Science (Biomedical) from the University of Toronto. Her strong interest in synthetic biology led her to pursue graduate studies in Keith Pardee’s lab. Her graduate studies focused on development of a low-cost diagnostic device for the detection of Zika virus in patient samples, and deployment of these devices in Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil. Seray is the co-founder and CEO of LSK Technologies Inc, a start-up that aims to decentralize diagnostic labs to increase access to traditionally la...2020-07-211h 04Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1279 Disability Insurance Roulette with Edward O. Comitz : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranEd is nationally regarded for his disability practice and unparalleled track record of success over the past 26 years. His practice is unique. Unlike other disability attorneys, he only represents professionals (dentists, physicians, executives, other attorneys)—but, as he will discuss, most of his clients are dentists. Ed is consistently named on the Top 500 business leaders in Arizona by Arizona Business Magazine. His firm is ranked #1 in Healthcare in Arizona, over national firms, because of his niche professional disability practice. Ed is sought out for his expertise in this industry, and media outlets such as...2019-10-241h 03Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1026 Let’s Talk Implants with Dr. Philip J. Gordon & Dr. Christopher W. Barrett : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Philip J. Gordon and Dr. Christopher W. Barrett stopped by the house on the way to an Implant Pathway course to discuss all things dental implants. Be sure to check out Episode #635 that we recorded with Dr. Gordon (http://www.dentaltown.com/blog/post/6565/635-implant-dentistry-with-philip-gordon-dds) and his Dental Implant Practices podcast where he interviews the industry’s top clinicians in dental implantology (http://www.dentaltown.com/blog/705/dental-implant-practices/podcast).2018-05-231h 19Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran970 Dental MBA Update with Bob Laing, D2 at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranBob Laing was born and raised in Van Wert, Ohio which is located in rural Northwest Ohio. His Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather have all been dentists, working in the same family practice which has been serving the Van Wert community for 80+ years. Bob graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2016 where he completed two Bachelor’s Degrees in Zoology and Political Science. He is currently a second year student at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. After graduation he plans to return home to work with his Father, and serve as a fourth gen...2018-03-191h 37Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran901 What Makes a Good Article? with Sam Mittelsteadt Editor & Creative Director of Dentaltown, Orthotown, and Hygienetown Magazines : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranSam Mittelsteadt, Editor and Creative Director of Dentaltown, Orthotown, and Hygienetown magazines shares how he found a career in dentistry after 30 years in the publishing industry and how Townies can submit their articles for publication. http://www.dentaltown.com/magazine/submit-article2017-12-141h 11