Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

We are in Johor Bahru, Malaysia visiting Dr. Steven Phun BDS who graduated in 1990 from Dental School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Dr. Phun has two dentist associates: Dr. Saw Woon Ling BDS & Dr. Ron Ng BDS. Dr. Steven Phun BDS has taught for www. POSOrtho.com since 2009 which was founded by Dr Don McGann DDS in California. Dr Phun teaches ortho in Bejing, Bangkock, Medan, Singapore, and Ku...

Today’s episode takes place in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Howard visited the dental office of Dr Matthew Hong, BDS. Dr Hong graduated from dental school in Sydney Australia in 1997. He is licensed to practice in Singapore, the UK, Australia, and Malaysia. Dr. Matthew Hong has the only Sirona Dentsply Cerec CAD-CAM in Malaysia. His wife Zoe is Mrs Malaysia Universe 2015 and is the spokesperson for Siro...

Howard sat down with Edward Zuckerberg to talk about the new Facebook Livestream feature and it’s marketing potential for dentists.

Howard sat down in Tokyo to interview orthodontist Dr. Shigeyuki Okuda and his two dental hygienists Dh. Mariko Sato and Dh. Teruyo Mitsuoka.

Howard sat down with Dr. Kiyotaka Umezu DDS, MS, a graduate of Nippon Dental University in 1997.   Dr. Kiyotaka Umezu DDS, MS is a Clinical Assistant Professor Loma Linda University and is the only Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology in Nippon (Japan).   Dental hygienist Atsuko Masutani joined the podcast towards the end.

Dr. Hymer travels the world lecturing in many aspects of dentistry. He is a senior lecturer for Progressive Orthodontics.”My aim is that dentists and the public are fully informed in what is available in the world of dentistry.”   Education 984-1988: Melbourne University, president of Dental Students Society in 1986   Professional Info: 1990-1992: Member of the Medical Board for the Mildura Privat...

Drg. Christian Andri: Founder and CEO of LaDenta Dental Clinic in Medan, Indonesia. Graduated From faculty Of Dentistry University of Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. He specializes in Dental Implants, Esthetic Dentistry, and Family Dentistry. He is also the Vice of Secretary of the Indonesian Dental Association branch in Medan.   www.ladenta.org

Dr. John Kanca is one of the true pioneers in adhesive dentistry. He validated etching of dentin and made it an everyday reality. Dr. Kanca also created the concepts of wet bonding and pulse activation. Dr. Kanca has received fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Dental Materials, America Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has been the rec...

Howard sat down with the very active Townie bottomofthepocket, Dr. Jonathan Ee. Jonathan received his BDS in 2007 at The National University of Dentistry. Their discussion covers a multitude of topics in dentistry such as glass ionomer, implants, philosophies of dentistry, and much more!

DSS Academy is a leading privatized provider for Dental Continuing Professional Education in Singapore. It provides a myriad of courses and live-surgeries workshops, which include but are not limited to disciplines in Implant Dentistry, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery Facial Esthetics, Orthodontics, and Patient Management.   Beside conducting internal courses, DSS Academy is also an e...

We visited the dental office of The Lee Family: Johnny Lee BDS, Hinly Lau BDS, Darren Lee BDSc, and Clare Chen BDSc. We discussed everything from Dr. Johnny Lee’s several books about philosophy and self-help, to what it is like living and working with a family of four dentists!

Dr. Yeo has been at the forefront of dental care in private practice for many years. He completed his undergraduate dental training in National University of Singapore in 2000 and was awarded the Dean’s list. Following his completion of his internship at the National University Hospital in 2004, Dr. Yeo started in private practice and has been enjoying this very fulfilling career thus far.   Not o...

Drg. Robert H Dharma is the past president of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. Their discussion covers a wide variety of topics inside and outside of dentistry, and how aesthetics differ in Indonesia than in The United States.

John Syrbu DDS is a dentist, author, and illustrator. During dental school at the University of Iowa, he started a Facebook page called Dental Art & Humor, where he posts his own drawings as well as other entertaining and interesting dental media. He also authored several books, including The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry, and his latest work, Practical Social Media for Dentists. V...

You can’t miss this podcast. Listen to the opinions of 5 dental students from Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health - a sister school of ATSU - discuss their thoughts and feelings about what it’s like to be dental student in 2016. The discussion covers everything from student loan debt, to their ideal practice upon graduation, to their dream job, and hopes for the future. Listen, enjoy, and...

Tune in for round two with Dr. Cory Glenn. This episode’s discussion includes tips and tricks for placing implants, as well as lessons learned from Dr. Glenn while battling cancer.   Dr. Cory Glenn: I’m Cory Glenn. I completed my DDS degree at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and obtained my doctor of dental surgery degree in 2008. Upon graduation, I was accepted into the Advance...

Ken graduated with PHD in chemistry in 1970. He has worked as a research scientist ever since, mainly on soils and agricultural issues.   His early research investigated the reaction of phosphate and fluoride with minerals and soils. Later work involved investigation of soil life and nutrient transfers. He also has done research on apatites and fluorosilicic acid, which are relevant to the controv...

Dr. Behnam Shakibaie: •1993 - 1998 Studied Dentistry at Berlin University •1996 - 2001 Doctorate at Berlin University due to clinical Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) •1999 - 2003 Specialization in Oral Surgery in Berlin •2004 - 2007 Mastership Implantology & Periodontology (DGI/DGP) •2007 - 2009 Specialist in Oral Micro Surgery & Micro Dentistry of Carl Zeiss Academy •2007 Specialist of Oral and Ma...

This episode’s discussion: - Winning the Townie Choice Award - What dentists need to know about websites - The importance of mobile websites - SEO: What is it? What’s behind it? - Should dentists be on social media? - And much more!   A strong online presence is a huge part of marketing your practice. ProSites created the Definitive Guide to Online Marketing for Dentists to walk you through the pr...

Dr. Dolby entered the field of dentistry in a somewhat unorthodox fashion. A scholarship athlete at Boise State University led to a degree in Business Management. Straight out of college working as a sales representative for a consumer products company, he knew there had to be a more rewarding profession. He decided to attend the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, wher...

This episode’s discussion: - Aesthetic dentistry - Simplifying occlusion - Bridges vs. implants - And much, much more.   Lincoln Harris graduated from the University of Queensland with first class honours in 1998. He then went on to establish the first dental practice in Bargara, Harris Dental Boutique in 2000. Dr Harris has attended many continuing education courses on Aesthetic Implant Technique...

This episode’s discussion: - Challenges of being a female dentist - Benefits of being a female dentist - Advice for women entering the dental profession including staying physically fit, seeking additional training (in business, clinical and personal development), setting goals, finding a mentor, getting experience/expanding your horizons, the importance of a professional peer group/study clubs, w...

This episode’s discussion: - Reflecting on 34 years of being a general dentist; the joys of change and progress vs. the benefits of the traditional - The rewards of Adult Orthodontics - Once you are comfortable with labial, start going lingua - Advice for young graduates: Fee for service may be tough, but once you've carved your niche and established your unique selling proposition it is smooth sa...

This episode’s discussion: 1.Creating proper insurance revenue cycle management: TIME, TOOLS, and TRACKING. 2. implement a deposit only bank account for the set up and to complete the enrollment process with all partners to achieve better cash flow. 3. The importance of knowing your clearinghouse. 4.Linking payments and ERA response for accurate reconciliation and bookkeeping. 5.Implementing new p...

This episode’s discussion: - Recruitment - Integration - Scheduling/Management - Reviews - Distribution of Resources - Termination - Teamwork - A Positive Workplace - Leadership - Work-Life Balance   Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca is a Board Certified orthodontist and clinical professor at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific. She speaks on practice management topics includi...