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Dental All-Stars - Dentistry PodcastArtificial Intelligence with Howard Farran DDS MBAHoward Farran DDS, MBA and Alex Nottingham JD MBA discuss tech in dentistry, shifting self-promotion norms, AI's diagnostic potential, Dentaltown's impact, and the need for practical tools, highlighting efficiency and collaboration in the field.Resources:DentalTownAll-Star Live Dental Training EventsDental CoachingDental Practice Growth Webinar
2025-01-2948 min
Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1650 Dr. Monzer Shakally - From Syrian Refugee to American Dentist : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Monzer Shakally, DDS is a newly practicing dentist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Shakally was born and raised in Damascus, Syria until the age of 17 when he was exiled out of his country and forced to become a refugee in Cairo, Egypt. He was later relocated to Des Moines, Iowa, where he finished his last year of high school, and went on to the University of Iowa for his Bachelor’s of Science in Evolutionary Biology and minor in international relations. He remained in Iowa City for another 4 years until he graduated with a DDS from the same school. Dr...
2023-11-0954 min
Academy of General DentistryHoward Farran, DDS, Provides Tips on Practice ManagementHoward Farran, DDS, MBA, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine, joins Dr. Schmidt to discuss practice manage and offer some insights for success. He has practiced dentistry at Today’s Dental in the Phoenix metro area for more than 30 years. In 2017, Incisal Edge magazine ranked him among the 32 most influential people in dentistry.
Dr. Farran has lectured internationally on the business of dentistry since 1990, captivating audiences with his blunt, humorous and practical insights into the industry’s most controversial subjects. His genuine passion for helping dentists provide faster, easier, higher-quality and lower-cost dentistry to their patients is w...
2023-08-2848 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Howard Farran DDS, Scott Perkins DDS, & Jake Wolf DDS in El Paso, Texas.
2022-03-1512 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Howard Farran DDS discusses same day dentistry with efficiency legend Scott Perkins DDS, & logistics guru Jake Wolf DDS in El Paso, Texas.
2022-03-1406 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Howard Farran DDS with dental logistics guru Jake Wolf DDS and his Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Tanya
2022-03-1114 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward Speaks: Howard Farran DDS with efficiency legend Scott Perkins DDS, dental assistant EFDA Tanya & logistics guru Jake Wolf DDS in El Paso, Texas.
2022-03-1013 min
The Dear Doc Podcast™Howard Farran of DentaltownHoward Farran, DDS, MBA, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine, has practiced dentistry at Today’s Dental in the Phoenix metro area for more than 30 years. In 2017, Incisal Edge magazine ranked him among the 32 most influential people in dentistry.Dr. Farran has lectured internationally on the business of dentistry since 1990, captivating audiences with his blunt, humorous and practical insights into the industry’s most controversial subjects. His genuine passion for helping dentists provide faster, easier, higher-quality and lower-cost dentistry to their patients is what drives him to this day.In 1999, Dr. Farr...
2021-10-081h 40
The Majestic Mutt PodcastDr. Howard Farran - Dentist (DDS, MBA) x Podcaster x Founder of DentaltownHoward Farran, DDS, MBA, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine, has practiced dentistry at Today’s Dental in the Phoenix metro area for more than 30 years. In 2017, Incisal Edge magazine ranked him among the 32 most influential people in dentistry.Dr. Farran has lectured internationally on the business of dentistry since 1990, captivating audiences with his blunt, humorous and practical insights into the industry’s most controversial subjects. His genuine passion for helping dentists provide faster, easier, higher-quality and lower-cost dentistry to their patients is what drives him to this day.In 1999, Dr. Farr...
2021-04-281h 46Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1500 Dr. Ira L. Shapira, DDS, on the Science of TMD, Sleep & Neuromuscular Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAIPM, FICCMO, MICCMO graduated in 1977 but had a long history of personal TMJ disorders. Seeking treatment as a student, he was a designated patient in a host of continuing education programs at Loyola and he realized that experts had a lot to learn. He became involved in treating sleep disorders due to knowledge he received from Dr. Jim Garry that allowed him to recognize sleep disordered breathing in his son, Billy. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
2020-11-131h 56Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1476 Dr. Bahar Esmaili DDS on TMD and Total Body Health : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Bahar Esmaili DDS is the owner & dentist at PeakView Dentistry. She focuses on the connection between overall health and oral health. She is passionate about educating her patients about all areas of health. A healthy mouth can only exist in a healthy body. Dr. Esmaili's other passion is fitness. She is a certified trainer, specializing in corrective exercise. She has seen a great deal of connection between overall gait, head & neck posture, alignment of jaw joint, and tension in facial muscles and headaches, all of which affect the health & structure of teeth and supporting bone & gum. This has...
2020-10-071h 11Dentistry 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 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 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.com
2020-09-091h 16Dentistry 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 Farran1416 Inspiring Total Wellness Through Holistic Dentistry with Dr. Nammy Patel : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Dr. Nammy Patel, DDS (www.sfgreendentist.com) operates a practice called Green Dentistry in San Francisco and is the author of Age With Style: Your Guide To A Youthful Smile & Healthy Living. A graduate of the University of California’s School of Dentistry, she is a leader in the movement to bring environmental sanity and well-being into the dental world. Dr. Patel focuses on helping patients recognize the vital connection between dental health and whole body health. Howard's video on uncovering hidden sugars: https://youtu.be/tcQwbIJG91Y Nammy's video on making your own toothpaste: ht...
2020-07-161h 31
Tooth or Dare PodcastEpisode 43: Howard Farran, Uncensored and Shirtless.Dr. Howard Farran DDS, MBA
Another epic recorded live at Voices of Dentistry and kindly sponsored by our friends at Dentsply Sirona. DS has been consistent and amazing in providing continuing education online while we have all struggled with being home due to COVID. Here are some links to complimentary CE that Katrina will be doing in the coming weeks generously sponsored by Dentsply Sirona.
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2020-06-221h 14Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Howard Farran on Dentistry Post COVID-19 with Dr. Ken SerotaDr. Howard Farran joins Ken Serota DDS, MMSc Endodontist to discuss post-COVID-19 and how it impacts our future and the future of the industry.
2020-05-051h 57
Dentists, Implants and WormsEpisode 214: The One, The Only... Howard Farran!Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine, has practiced dentistry at Today’s Dental in the Phoenix metro area for more than 30 years. In 2017, Incisal Edge magazine ranked him among the 32 most influential people in dentistry. Dr. Farran has lectured internationally on the business of dentistry since 1990, captivating audiences with his blunt, humorous and practical insights into the industry’s most controversial subjects. His genuine passion for helping dentists provide faster, easier, higher-quality and lower-cost dentistry to their patients is what drives him to this day. In 1999, Dr. Farr...
2020-02-281h 10
The Entrepreneur Way1480: People, Time and Money with Dr Howard Farran Founder and Owner of Dental Town LLCHoward Farran, DDS, MBA, is a practicing dentist with more than 25 years of clinical experience, Founder and CEO of Dentaltown Magazine which is celebrating 20 years in publication, #1 Best Selling Author of his book Uncomplicate Business, host of the popular Podcast “Dentistry Uncensored” as well as a noted international speaker on faster, easier, more efficient dentistry. He has captivated audiences around the world with his innovative, informational, off-the-cuff and entertaining lectures for more than two decades. His area of expertise covers many aspects of dentistry, including the business of dentistry and clinical topics. Howard was voted by his peers in the...
2020-02-2200 min
AAID PodcastThe Dentaltown Dentist – Dr. Howard FarranHoward Farran, DDS, MBA, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine, has practiced dentistry at Today’s Dental in the Phoenix metro area for more than 30 years. In 2017, Incisal Edge magazine ranked him among the 32 most influential people in dentistry. Dr. Farran has lectured internationally on the business of dentistry since 1990, captivating audiences with his blunt, humorous and practical insights into the industry’s most controversial subjects. His genuine passion for helping dentists provide faster, easier, higher-quality and lower-cost dentistry to their patients is what drives him to this day. This episode is loaded wit...
2020-02-2040 min
The Dental Sherpa with Caleb Carter3: Transition Your Practice the Right Way ON Dentistry Uncensored - Howard FarranIn this episode I share a podcast I did with Howard Farran, DDS, MBA. Howard is the owner and founder of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine. We discuss Dentistry in general as well as spotlight the services we offer at Trusted Practice Transitions; how to find common ground when doing a transition or bringing on a partner, and why you need a consultant in your private practice. Thanks for listening in!
2020-02-111h 07
Efficient Practice Podcast015 Dentistry Uncensored with Dr. Howard FarranIn This Episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, I interview the Maestro of Dentistry, Dr. Howard Farran who is a living legend and pioneer in our field. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, is a practicing dentist with more than 25 years of clinical experience, Founder and CEO of Dentaltown Magazine which is celebrating over 20 years in publication, host of the popular Podcast “Dentistry Uncensored” as well as a noted international speaker on faster, easier, more efficient dentistry. He has captivated audiences around the world with his innovative, informational, off-the-cuff and entertaining lectures for more than two decades. His area of expertise cover...
2019-09-2558 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1234 Dr. Todd Hanna, MD, DDS, FACS, Attending Physician at Northwell Health : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranTodd Hanna is a double board certified, dual-degree (MD, DDS) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and a Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgeon. He is double-fellowship trained in Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery of the face, head, neck, and jaws. He maintains a private office in Midtown Manhattan, and a faculty appointment at the NY Head & Neck Institute at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health System (formerly North Shore-LIJ) within the Department of Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Hanna was born in New York City, where he attended primary and secondary school. He graduated from New York University with a Bachelor...
2019-08-281h 30
Massive Passive Cash Flow PodcastLearning to Maximize Your Business, with Howard Farran DDSDr. Howard Farran is the bestselling author of Uncomplicate Business, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and its companion magazine, and he has been practicing dentistry in the Phoenix metropolitan area for more than thirty years. He has been ranked as one of the 32 most influential people in dentistry by Incisal Edge magazine. He has been an international speaker on the business of dentistry since 1990, and in 1999 he released his series Your 30-Day Dental MBA, available on YouTube and iTunes. As a true expert in the business side of dentistry, Howard understands the many complexities dental practice owners...
2019-07-2442 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1211 Lean and Merry Dentistry with Ian Erwood BSc, DDS, FAGD, FICOI : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr Ian Erwood received an Honors BSc majoring in Biochemistry at the University of Toronto. He then received his DDS from the University of Western located in London Ontario. After graduating from dental school he and his wife – Dr Theresa Bourke opened an office in a small shopping centre located in Unionville Ontario, located just outside of Toronto. Having a special interest in Orthodontics and Dental Implants Dr Erwood took a part time two year Orthodontic Course – The Canadian Straight Wire and Functional Orthodontic Program. As Toronto was selected as the first Branemark (Noble Bio-Care) training facility in North Amer...
2019-06-201h 11Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1200 Kerry Maguire DDS, MSPH, Director, ForsythKids, Chair, Options for Children in Zambia : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranKerry Maguire, DDS, MSPH is Associate Clinical Investigator and Vice President for Clinical Operations at the Forsyth Institute in Cambridge, MA. She serves as the Director of ForsythKids, a community-based prevention program serving over 2500 children in sixty sites throughout Massachusetts. Dr. Maguire holds adjunct faculty positions at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the University of Washington School of Dentistry. She is also co-founder and chair of the non-profit Options for Children in Zambia. Dr. Maguire completed her dental degree at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in 1988 and earned a certificate in Advanced Education in...
2019-06-011h 04Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1168 Lane M. Ochi DDS, FACD, FICD on the Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranRecorded live at Townie Meeting 2019. Lane M. Ochi, DDS, FACD, FICD, graduated with honors from the University of Southern California in 1981, where he received the Robert W. Mc Nulty Memorial Award for the highest scholastic achievement. He has been elected to membership in Alpha Tau Epsilon - USC Dental School Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi - National Society of Scholars, Omicron Kappa Upsilon - National Dental Honor Society, the Pierre Fauchard Academy - International Honor Dental Society, and he is a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. He is currently...
2019-04-061h 00Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1161 Dr. Les Kalman BSc, DDS, (AA)FAAID, DICOI, Professor, Restorative Dentistry, Dental Outreach Community Service : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranLes completed a BSc (Hon) & DDS at Western followed by a GPR at the London Health Sciences Centre. He maintained a full-time solo private practice with an emphasis on digital dentistry, prosthodontics and medical device research while continuing hospital privileges at Strathroy-Middlesex General. His research was supported by the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Fund and the National Research Council. In 2011, Kalman transitioned to full-time academics as an assistant professor and outreach coordinator. Kalman’s research focuses on medical devices & technologies relevant to clinical dentistry. He has authored close to 40 articles, holds two patents and has translated two technologies. Ka...
2019-03-2457 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1156 Dr. Hana C. Hobbs DDS, MS, Periodontist, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Hobbs is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has over 25 years of dental and periodontal experience. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland in College Park and went on to receive her DDS from the University of Maryland Dental School, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Hobbs completed her General Practice Residency at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania and was the Chief Resident the following year at Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Hobbs worked as general dentist in Charlotte for a year before deciding to specialize in Periodontics. She attended th...
2019-03-161h 07Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1137 Dr. Tara N. Hardin DDS, FAGD, FAACD of Hardin Advanced Dentistry in Mason, Ohio : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Tara Hardin, DDS, is the award-winning owner of Hardin Advanced Dentistry in Mason, Ohio. She has been practicing with her father, Dr, Gary Hardin, for the past 15 years. Dr. Tara Hardin is 1 of only 359 dentists worldwide who are accredited members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In 2015 she was named one of the top 25 women in dentistry by Dental Products Reports. She is also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Cincinnati Dental Society, and several other sleep organizations. She devotes countless hours of continuing education on facial esthetics...
2019-02-091h 03Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1132 Dr. Bill Jackson DDS, COO at Virtual Dental Care, Inc. : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranBill practiced clinical dentistry for 10 years, while founding a small dental insurance company in Los Angeles. He left clinical practice to work with Prudential Healthcare (later acquired by Aetna), where he ultimately became President of the Dental Division headquartered in New Jersey. Later, he was hired by Wellpoint Healthcare (now Anthem) as General Manager, the senior executive over the dental division and returned to California. During the dot-com boom in 1998, Bill left Wellpoint and founded Dental Connect, a real-time dental EDI company which later merged with Dentalxchange. After the sale of Dentalxchange in 2003, Bill helped in the founding of P...
2019-01-301h 00Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1128 Dr. Anthony Bordas DDS of Doctor Direct Smiles, A.B. Dental Devices, & Dental Implant Courses : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Anthony Bordas, DDS is a dentistry practitioner in Downey, CA and has been practicing for 33 years. He graduated from Usc Dental School in 1986 and practices dentistry, periodontics, and more. Accomplished and highly motivated Dentist with a strong background educating and training peers on innovative products, treatments and techniques through group lectures, seminars and individual instruction. Proven ability to master and implement new procedures, incorporating surgical and prosthetic principles into the general practice environment. Offer expertise in full mouth rehabilitation using implants and advanced bone grafting. Twenty five years’ experience in clinical dentistry and private practice. Excellent pr...
2019-01-221h 07Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1125 Paul Caselle DDS on Lasers, CAD-CAM and Orthodontics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Paul Caselle completed his undergraduate studies in biology at Boston University College of Arts & Sciences, then went on to New York University College of Dentistry to attain his DDS degree. After graduation, Dr. Caselle completed a residency program in family dentistry at Forsyth Dental Center in Boston. He opened his dental practice in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and has provided the community with family oriented dental care for 42 years. Dr. Caselle has Fellowship Certification in the World Clinical Laser
Institute, Invisalign and Six-Month Smiles Certification. He is on the Biolase core training faculty and has presented seminars to other dentists on...
2019-01-171h 14Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1104 Airway Centric Dentistry with Michael Gelb, DDS: Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Michael Gelb is a highly rated author and speaker on TMJ, sleep apnea, sleep disorders and chronic headache treatments. After graduating from Columbia University with a DDS degree, he received his MS degree at SUNY Buffalo in Neuromuscular Research. Dr.Gelb went on to become Clinical Professor at NYU where he directed the TMJ and Orofacial Pain program. Dr Gelb provides solutions for dentists to incorporate Airway and Sleep into their practices. He is also the cofounder of The Foundation of Airway Health and it’s Airway Summit. Dr.Gelb is the coauthor of GASP: Airway Health- The Hidd...
2018-10-2349 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1097 Implant Quality and more with Dirk U. Duddeck, DDS at MegaGen, Las Vegas: Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Dirk U. Duddeck DDS is Managing Director CleanImplant Foundation Guest researcher at the Charité – University Medicine Berlin Campus Benjamin Franklin - Department of Prosthodontics Project Manager of the BDIZ EDI Quality and Research Committee European Association of Dental Implantologists Member of the BAIRD Implant Council - The British Academy of Implant & Restorative Dentistry Member of the Academy of Osseointegration AO Member of the European Academy of Osseointegration EAO
2018-10-1146 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1070 Orthodontics & Implant Dentistry with Paul L. Ouellette, DDS, MS, AFAAID : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranCertified Orthodontist, Paul Ouellette, DDS, MS, AFAAID has dedicated his life to his profession as an educator, inventor, humanitarian, philanthropist, author, entrepreneur and leading proponent of the implementation of cutting edge technology applications in dentistry. Link to Dr. Ouellette’s “Shake the bone! Tap Tap for Rap!” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBwxEPX9ip4 http://www.dentalspecialists.com/index.html https://www.bracestoday.com/
2018-06-241h 10Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1041 The Golden Rule with Dr. Mark E. Mosier, DDS, FAGD : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Mosier possesses over 30 years of experience in dental management. As a coach, leader, lecturer, and author of countless management articles, success seems to follow him down every avenue. His skills include strategic planning, organic growth, employee relations, conflict resolution, communications, marketing, and efficiency; with an emphasis in dental group practice. Simply put, he places a strong focus on improving the quality of life for his clients by simplifying business systems and increasing productivity, all without sacrificing quality. As a third-generation dentist, whose grandfather co-founded the American Academy of Dental Practice Administrators, Dr. M...
2018-05-311h 07Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1021 A Model for Success with Brady Frank, DDS : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Frank is an international clinical and business lecturer, inventor, and founder of multiple companies in the dental space. He has owned multiple private dentist-owned groups (DDSOs) since 2001 when he graduated from Marquette Dental School. He is a founding member of the DDSO Alliance. Text "freebook" to 31996 for a FREE copy of “Transition Time” See Howard speak at DDSO Live at the Phoenician Scottsdale Resort on June 23rd, 2018. Townies are offered a VIP rate of $897. For more information visit ddsolive.com/scottsdale
2018-05-161h 05Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1009 No Bull with Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranGordon J. Christensen is Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC)and Co-Founder and CEO for Clinicians Report Foundation (CR) and a practicing prosthodontst in Provo, Utah. PCC is an international continuing education organization that provides courses and videos for all dental professionals. CR offers unbiased research on thousands of dental products. Dr. Christensen has presented over 45,000 hours of continuing education throughout the world and has published many articles and books. Gordon and Dr. Rella Christensen are co-founders of the non-profit Gordon J. Christensen CLINICIANS REPORT (previously CRA), which Rella directed for many years. Si...
2018-05-0752 min
Behind The Smiles: With Dr. Gina DorfmanThe Inside Scoop with Dr. Howard FarranHoward Farran, DDS, MBA, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine, has practiced dentistry at Today’s Dental in the Phoenix metro area for more than 30 years. In 2017, Incisal Edge magazine ranked him among the 32 most influential people in dentistry.Dr. Farran has lectured internationally on the business of dentistry since 1990, captivating audiences with his blunt, humorous and practical insights into the industry’s most controversial subjects. His genuine passion for helping dentists provide faster, easier, higher-quality and lower-cost dentistry to their patients is what drives him to this day.
2018-04-2757 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran990 Oral Appliance Hygiene with Lorin Berland, DDS : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranLorin Berland, DDS, is an internationally acclaimed cosmetic dentist and one of the most published authors on clinical dentistry and dental education. With over 100 articles, best-selling books and instructional videos including the Lorin Library Smile Guide, Dr. Berland has made a lasting impact on dentistry. Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Berland was the 1st Fellow of the AACD, was included in the Top 100 CE Leaders for over 19 consecutive years and was even recognized by the AACD for “Outstanding Contributions to the Arts & Science of Cosmetic Dentistry”. Dr. Berland is credited with pioneering the concept of Spa Dent...
2018-04-131h 10Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran985 Ceramic Implantology with Sammy Noumbissi, DDS, MS : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranSammy Noumbissi obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Howard University in Washington DC. He was then selected to attend the prestigious Loma Linda University Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry. There he received three years of formal training in dental implantology which culminated with a certificate in Implant Dentistry and a Master of Science degree in Implant Surgery. He is a researcher, author and has published abstracts and articles on ceramic implants in peer reviewed dental journals. He lectures nationally and internationally and is the current and founding president of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology which is an...
2018-04-061h 08Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran963 Journey to Mudryi with Ira Kamp, DDS : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Ira Kamp sat down with Howard to discuss integrative oral health, acupuncture, massage therapy, practice management, and his book, Journey to Mudryi: The Wisdom That Underlies All Healing http://www.identalspa.com/ https://jtmnow.com/
2018-03-031h 12Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran941 Dental Practice Brokerage with Gary Boyajian, DDS : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranUpon finishing his GPR at St Josephs hospital in NJ Dr Boyajian purchased an exisiting GP dental practice in Bergen county NJ plus a building. The practice grew rapidly by utilizing the proper marketing techniques and applying the latest technology and dental procedures. His practice was fee for service and accepted high quality dental insurance. He didn't accept PPO insurance. He felt one of his keyes to success was listening to practice management lectures and tapes by Howard Farran and Rick Kushner Also clinical information from Gordon Christensen In subsequent years he opened 2 more dental practices in F...
2018-02-071h 06Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran938 CE and R&D with George Tysowsky, DDS, MPH : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Dr. Tysowsky serves as Senior Vice President of Technology and Professional Relations for Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. In his capacity, Dr. Tysowsky is responsible for Research & Development activities for all North American operations. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, and is a Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics and the American College of Dentistry. Dr. Tysowsky has served as a board member of the American College of Prosthodontics Foundation for the past nine years and is Chai...
2018-02-021h 03Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran932 Adhesion & Esthetics with Dr. Edward A. McLaren DDS, MDC : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Dr. Edward A. McLaren DDS, MDC Graduated from UOP in 1983 Graduated from UCLA in Graduate Prosthodontics 1990 Former director of UCLA graduate esthetics Founder and director of UCLA advanced esthetics and restorative dentistry full time graduate program Founder and director of UCLA master ceramist program Former Professor UCLA school of dentistry Professor at UAB school of dentistry Founder and director of UAB advanced esthetics, restorative dentistry and masters of material science residency program Founder and director of UCLA master ceramist program
2018-01-2758 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran922 Dental Sleep Medicine Update with Ken Berley, DDS, JD & Patty Berley : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranA graduate of University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry and UALR School of Law, Ken has practiced dentistry in Arkansas for over 35 years and practiced law for over 22 years. He is a member of the Bar in Arkansas and Texas. His dental interests vary, but over the past 10 years he has increasingly focused his practice on the treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing and TMD. He is the only DDS/JD/Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine in the world. This fact keeps him very busy lecturing and consulting on Oral Appliance Therapy and the successful implementation of D...
2018-01-161h 29Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran871 Legendary Dentistry with Omer K. Reed, DDS : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward sat down with dental legend, Dr. Omer K. Reed, tp discuss life, the early days of dentistry, the industry’s trajectory, best practices, advice for new grads and so much more on Dentistry Uncensored.
2017-10-2958 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran865 Digital & Implant Dentistry with Dr. Joseph Field, DDS, FAAID, FICOI, FAGD, DABOI/ID of the Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Joseph Field, DDS is the ideal dental practitioner for anyone who is afraid of the dentist, nervous about dental implant surgery, and adamant about receiving the very best in dental care. Dr. Field specializes in dental implants and esthetic restoration, but he’s much more than an implant expert: he’s distinguished for his gentle and caring chair-side manner, his expertise in general and implant dentistry, and his use of advanced dental technology to guarantee the best clinical results. Dr. Field is committed to providing a stress-free dental implant placement experi...
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The Millennial Dentist028 Chicken mc "Nuggets" with Dr. Howard FarranIf you have been in dentistry for at least an hour you have probably heard of Dr. Howard Farran. Known for being the creator of the largest dental forum online, DentalTown, and the Townie Meeting held every year in Vegas. If you want a straight shooting, business savvy, uncensored approach to getting off to a good start in your dental career…takes a listen! Personally for Peyman and I this was a really fun episode. We actually were fortunate enough to see and meet Dr. Farran at Tennessee my second year of dental school. He was one of...
2017-09-191h 24Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran821 The Empowered Practice with Scott Westermeier, DDS & Maria Miecyjak, COO : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranScott Westermeier, DDS, FICOI Scott is a 3rd generation dentist and has maintained a private practice for over 30 years. In 2008, Scott launched a new practice growth & marketing strategy that he perfected with the help of his team. This new strategy, utilizing patient education seminars, helped attract more implant cases to his practice, significantly growing his practice, reducing overhead, maximizing time efficiency and reducing insurance dependence. Scott is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, lecturing on the topic of dental marketing. Maria R. Miecyjak, COO Maria has over 20 years of experience in m...
2017-08-221h 11
The Dental Up PodcastDentsitry as a Business: Dr. Howard Farran DDS, MBAShaun Keating CDT + Dr. Howard Farran DDS, MBA This week we have founder and owner of Dentaltown magazine/website, podcast host of Dentistry Uncensored, practicing dentist in Phoenix AZ, business owner, and dental practice management lecturer Dr. Howard Farran DDS, MBA. Dive in with us as we go over how having a strong business background can make your dental practice successful and where the best place is to earn your CE Credits.
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The Navigating Dental Insurance PodcastEpisode 40: The Power of Humor with Dr. Howard FarranWhile this is not an insurance related topic we felt that it was important for us to invite a friend and mentor, Dr Howard Farran to our show. During this episode Dr Farran talks about the power of using humor in your presentation. For those who have attended Dr Farran's live presentations you'll know he has a unique style of delivery that makes his lectures very fun and engaging.
Howard Farran, DDS MBA is a famous international lecturer on faster, easier, more efficient dentistry. He has captivated audiences around the world with his innovative, informational and entertaining...
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Dental Implant Practices015 Implants Uncensored with Dr. Howard FarranHoward Farran, DDS MBA is a noted international lecturer on faster, easier, more efficient dentistry. He has captivated audiences around the world with his innovative, informational and entertaining style. In his seminar entitled, “The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry” he gets down to the nitty gritty details of running a thriving family practice. He can show any dental team how they too can achieve their dreams and goals. Dr. Farran graduated from UMKC dental school in 1987. He earned his MBA from Arizona State University in 1999. He received his MAGD in 1998. He received his Diplomate in the International College of O...
2016-12-211h 20
The Savvy Dentist with Dr Jesse Green35. Uncomplicate Business with Howard FarranHoward Farran, DDS MBA is a noted international lecturer on faster, easier, more efficient dentistry. He has captivated audiences around the world with his innovative, informational and entertaining style. He is the author of the book Uncomplicate Business. Dr Farran is the author of several dental practice management articles and multiple video series. His experience ranges from all aspects of ... Read more...
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2016-11-081h 05
The Savvy Dentist35. Uncomplicate Business with Howard FarranHoward Farran, DDS MBA is a noted international lecturer on faster, easier, more efficient dentistry. He has captivated audiences around the world with his innovative, informational and entertaining style. He is the author of the book Uncomplicate Business.
Dr Farran is the author of several dental practice management articles and multiple video series. His experience ranges from all aspects of practice management, including business planning, operations and finance, to e-commerce business and Internet marketing.
Dr Farran is the founder and publisher of Dentaltown Magazine, which is mailed to more than 120,000 dentists in 43 countries each month. Dr Farran...
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 1: The Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course, you will learn why capitalism seems to work only in America and how this applies to your financial retirement and security. You will also learn what every dentist must know in order to help keep dentistry from being invaded by a government welfare system.
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 2: The Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course, you will learn how to construct economic clarity tests to make accurate decisions regarding healthcare while avoiding emotional decision making errors. You will also learn to recognize the 11 different reasons patients schedule dental appointments so you can focus your skills on meeting their needs.
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 3: the Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course, you will learn how your costs are built into the very core of your business structure, procedures, policies and treatment plans and how to use this information to lower your overhead. You will also learn how to recognize your dental office chokepoints so you can measure customer satisfaction in a timely manner.
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 4: The Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course, you will learn how to properly implement clemency calls so that you can eliminate patient problems before they become a problem. You will also learn how to separate the main business strategies of market differentiations, cost leadership and target marketing so you can focus your business while turning your patients into fans.
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 5: The Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course, you will learn what the trends in cosmetic surgery in medicine tell us about dentistry and how we should go about setting fees. You will also learn what is the proper role of cosmetic dentistry for your patient population and how to maximize their usage.
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 6: The Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course, you will learn why the ultimate staffing formula is two receptionists, two hygienists, two assistants and one dentist. You will also learn how to track your employee turnover formula and benchmark that of the American National average of four years and one month.
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 7: The Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course you will learn how to eliminate disrupters and letting go of wrong hires with ease. You will also become skilled at recognizing the difference between needs, price and benefits as opposed to wants, cash flow and credit.
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 8: The Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course, you will understand the macroeconomic relationship between the money supply and the labor force and what it means in your office. You will also learn why it is pointless to try to make patients want what you sell rather than focusing on selling what they want.
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 9: The Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course, you will learn what is the most important product you should be marketing and why not understanding this can make your marketing budget a waste. You will also learn how to apply digital technologies to improve your operations and logistic flow while eliminating office bottlenecks at the front desk.
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 10: The Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course, you will learn about the upcoming hurricane or reality of Evidence Based Dentistry and how you must prepare for the changing climate. You will also learn how to create an atmosphere of trust by selling the virtues of yourself and your family in your dental office.
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Howard Farran DDS, MBAPart 11: The Virtues of Profitable DentistryIn this course, you will learn how to maximize local press and religious communities to make your name the one associated with dentistry you can trust in your community. You will also learn the importance of demographics in choosing your dental office location.
2015-11-2546 min
Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 1: Understanding Global Healthcare MacroeconomicsThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will provide answers to questions on such issues as the top needs in healthcare appointments, market segmentation, and the four major changes in the business environment. Understand what is positive and negative about the United States style of healthcare and what attributes your dental office should focus on.
2015-11-251h 11Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 2: Understanding Dental MacroeconomicsThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will review economics in the dental practice. Learn the main formula to determine if you should accept a fee schedule or reduced fee plan based insurance in your practice. Understand the three functions of prices in economic activity and how the most profitable dentists set their fees.
2015-11-251h 10Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 3: How to Build a Winning TeamThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will teach the 14 Management Points of Edward Deming. Understand the four vital steps in building a great dental team and how to attract and retain quality key staff members. Learn how to get staff excited and enthusiastic about what they do.
2015-11-251h 10Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 4: Charting Your Destiny with Strategic ManagementThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" reviews the four components of strategy in a dental office. Learn the two most common rules for competition and the difference between leadership and management. Identify the five deadly business sins and which ones are commonly broken by dentists.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 5: How to Become a Consumer Focused Dental OfficeThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will discuss the first and second laws of customer service are. Understand what two things a dentist must focus and maintain a balance on with his or her patients. Finally, learn what the “Golden Rule” of dentistry is.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 6: The Miracles of Group PracticeThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will teach the direct approach to the three components of operations and logistics management. Understand the difference between fixed and variable costs. Identify what the key advantages to having a group practice are.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 7: How To Become The Ultimate Dentist LeaderThis chapter will give you the opportunity to hear firsthand business management. Learn leadership skills, delegation and traits of a successful manager. Understand what the attributes of a leader are and how you can develop leadership skills.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 8: The Ultimate ReceptionistThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" addresses how to find and develop the receptionist to increase profits and run a successful practice. Learn why you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Understand that having the ultimate receptionist is the first impression and last impression your patient has at your office.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 9: The Ultimate Family Practice HygienistThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" shows how to develop your dental hygienist into the ultimate staff team member. Determining what the hygiene capacity is for your practice today and how you can teach your hygienist to sell dentistry.
2015-11-251h 09Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 10: The Ultimate Dental AssistantThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" discusses how to find, develop and train your dental assistant. Understanding the massive role that this position fills is important to the overall flow of the dental practice. Focusing on what makes the ultimate assistant and providing the empowerment to make one.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 11: How to Develop a Winning Organization Based on Human BehaviorThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" provides Dr. Farran’s experience on human nature, personality differences and personal needs. Learn the difference between the Delphi Method and the Nominal Group technique and determine if your staff understands the goal and is working towards it.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 12: How To Create A Management Information SystemThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" reviews how to use computer technology and statistical data in your practice. It will provide you the formula for determining your office’s turnover rate and knowing why that’s vitally important to your practice’s success.
2015-11-251h 09Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 13: The Real Meaning of Continuing EducationThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will provide the real meaning of continuing education. Learn information on the correlation between CE credits with average net income. It reviews the CE information dentists need and what the most profitable areas of CE should be.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 14: How to Implement Your Intraoral CamerasThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" discusses how to purchase and set up an intraoral camera. Determine how intraoral cameras change cultures, customs, attitudes, beliefs, heuristics and biases.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 15: How To Develop and Use Internal MarketingThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will focus on the critical aspects of patient retention. Learn what is the easiest, most effective and most commonly overlooked form of internal marketing.
2015-11-251h 05Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 16: How To Develop and Use External MarketingThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will educate the entire dental office team on how to put together a comprehensive marketing program. Learn how to tie every aspect of your office together under a single marketing focus.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 17: Fortify Your Practice With Cosmetic DentistryThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will motivate and train the entire dental office team on how to cultivate and grow this richly rewarding part of the practice. Learn the business strategy of cosmetic dentistry.
2015-11-251h 09Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 18: The Joy of PedodonticsThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will show the entire dental office team how to promote, develop, and sell the concept of 6-month check-ups for the whole family.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 19: The Wonderful World Of OrthodonticsThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" provides concepts of orthodontics. These concepts are imperative for any family practicing general dentist. Understand the reasons why general dentists need to know orthodontics.
2015-11-251h 07Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 20: The Friendly Root CanalThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will focus on where you are in endo to plan the next step. Understanding that what once was a frustrating procedure can now be a smooth, predictable procedure. Identify the latest techniques, technology and continuing education courses to make it faster and easier.
2015-11-251h 07Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 21: Having Fun with Oral Surgery and ImplantologyThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will define a simple approach to oral surgery. Learn to have confidence to treatment plan for implants based on knowledge and enthusiasm.
2015-11-251h 00Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 22: Understanding Managerial FinanceThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will give you the confidence to know the numbers and take control of your accounting. Understand the difference between a balance sheet and statement of income. Learn what benchmarking is and the benefits that come from it.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 23: Understanding Managerial AccountingThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will provide the foundation accounting principles. Understand why your accountant should have an incentive to make you understand accounting. Learn how to decrease stress and anxiety per every unit of increase in getting the financial house in order.
2015-11-251h 07Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 24: Developing Operations and Logistics ManagementThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will educate the entire dental office team on matching your office and capacity to patient flow. Learn primary goals, appointment book bottlenecks and practice strategies.
2015-11-251h 09Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 25: Developing Legal and Ethical StandardsThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" discusses legal issues, malpractice claims and prevention and lawsuits. Learn what to do to prevent a legal issue and how to detect a potential plaintiff.
2015-11-251h 09Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 26: Understanding Financial AccountingThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" reviews assets, liabilities, borrowing and accounting systems. Understanding and mastering financial accounting will not only affect your career but your entire financial future.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 27: Using Managerial EconomicsThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" identifies competition, price elasticity and common mistakes in designing organizational policies. The entire dental office team will learn the principles of economic theory. The office direction is steered clearly when everyone knows the market place around them.
2015-11-2551 minHoward Farran DDS, MBADay 28: Analyzing Managerial DecisionsThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" discusses how to increase confrontational tolerance while becoming less adverse. Analyze the difference between two decisions in a scientific manner instead of gut instinct, tradition or how it was done at a previous office.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 29: Buying, Selling and Merging a Dental PracticeThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" discusses how to value a business and what to look for when purchasing a dental practice. Understanding the buying and selling of a dental practice is something that one can’t afford to not know.
2015-11-251h 08Howard Farran DDS, MBADay 30: How to Retire a MillionaireThis chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" gives the tools to plan correctly for retirement. Understand how to define wealth and receive the formula to get on track for it. Learn to invest in a retirement plan early and succeed at accumulating wealth and assets along the way.
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