Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Whitehall began in 1980 as promoters of a conservative financial philosophy with an emphasis on being debt-free and purchasing safe investments.   Greg Stanley graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in 1975. Since that time, Greg has spoken to over 50,000 health care professionals on the topics of practice management and finance. In addition to producing ove...

I grew up in Indiana, moved to SLC as senior in high school.   Went to BYU, served a mission in California speaking Spanish, went to dental school at WVU (1999), AEGD at WVU (2002) and Endo residency at WVU.   Moved to Arizona - where my wife grew up and joined with Ed Carlson at SSE.   We have tried to be leaders in endodontic education for those in the east valley. We have put on the Inner Space...

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In this episode, Dr. Noel Ananthan shares his experience implementing short term orthodontics. Discover when short term ortho is ideal, when it is not, and other tips and tricks to add to your orthodontic arsenal!   Noel Ananthan, DDS: Gained early acceptance at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry after one year of undergraduate study at the University of Western Ontario. Currently a Cl...

Founder and owner of Edge Endo, Dr. Charles Goodis, discusses the early days of his company, manufacturing files, and much more.   Dr. Goodis received his DDS from the University of Michigan, his GPR residency at the University of Minnesota, and his Endodontic residency at the University of Connecticut. His undergraduate major at the University of Michigan was Mechanical Engineering. It was this b...

This episode’s discussion: Operations, Career Paths, Growing & Managing an Emergency Dental Clinic, Time Management,   and the Consultants/Vendors that Dentists can save money using.   I'm originally from Calumet City IL (South Side of Chicago). I attended Western Michigan University where I earned my degree in Aviation Business Administration. My Senior year at WMU I worked as a Flight Instructor...

This episode’s discussion: - What is a dental virtual assistant? - How does a dental virtual assistant help the dental office? - What services does Gold Virtual Assistant focus on? - How does Gold Virtual Assistant access dental practice information? - How does Gold Virtual Assistant save dental offices money?   Let me first introduce myself, my name is Arreanna K. Cromartie, and I am the owner of...

Meet the creators of MightyMolar Man! Hear how MightyMolar Man can help your practice promote oral hygiene, and how taking the MightyMolar Man Pledge inspires children to have fun while taking care of their teeth.   John Bond: Dr. John U. Bond brings animation, entertainment and fun to the dental experience, with a real passion and special interest in helping the millions of children who suffer fr...

This episode’s discussion: Basic requirements for a successful endodontic procedure Whether vital pulp therapy falls under the definition of endodontics The most difficult technical challenges in performing successful endo. Technical advances in the last few years to make RCT more predictable Coronal restoration. And more!   Dr. Martin Trope was born in Johannesburg, South Africa where he received...

This episode’s discussion: - How & why dental professionals develop pain - Is pain a necessary byproduct of the industry? - Are loupes beneficial in preventing work-related pain? - Pros and cons of different dental chairs - And more!   Bethany is author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free: Evidence-based Strategies to Prevent Pain and Extend your Career” and clinical instructor of ergonomic...

Stay tuned until the end for a sample of Dr. Dan’s dental parody songs!   Dr. Dan Greenstein is a general dentist in Boca Raton, Florida. He has been practicing in south Florida since 1983 after graduating from the State University of NY School of Dental Medicine at STONY BROOK.   "Dr. Dan" has been performing stand-up comedy since 1990. He was a winner on Americas' Funniest People, a finalist in...

This episode’s discussion: Celiac Disease and It's Dental Implications Being a Female Dentist Material Secrets Money and Buying Equipment Mentoring Advice from my Mentors How to Treat Staff   Dr. Shelley Canada has practiced family and cosmetic dentistry since 1989 when she graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry with awards in operative and pediatric dentistry and was numbe...

For the past three decades, Anthony Robbins has served as an advisor to leaders around the world. A recognized authority on the psychology of leadership, negotiations, organizational turnaround, and peak performance, he has been honored consistently for his strategic intellect and humanitarian endeavors. His nonprofit Anthony Robbins Foundation provides assistance to inner-city youth, senior citiz...

Kerry K. Straine, Certified Professional Behavioral & Values Analyst, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and has been in business and financial management for more than thirty years.   It was Kerry’s education and experience in accounting that led to the development of The Straine Management System™, the premier platform that provides strategi...

When young Steve Cutbirth broke his two front teeth sliding into second base, little did he realize that he would spend his adult life helping others who met similar fates.   The art and science of aesthetic restorative dentistry became his passion, one that has continued to expand during the past quarter-century.   Today, Dr. Cutbirth maintains a full-time practice in Waco, Texas, that is in the...

When young Steve Cutbirth broke his two front teeth sliding into second base, little did he realize that he would spend his adult life helping others who met similar fates.   The art and science of aesthetic restorative dentistry became his passion, one that has continued to expand during the past quarter-century.   Today, Dr. Cutbirth maintains a full-time practice in Waco, Texas, that is in the...

In this episode, learn about Dr. Bethany Piziks’ unique method of using horses for team-building and promoting emotional wellness at dental practices.   One of the most difficult and courageous decisions Dr. Bethany Piziks ever made was to leave a very successful career in dentistry during peak years, and it didn’t happen overnight. However, being a visionary who follows her heart, it became clear...

In this episode learn about: 1. Esthetic primary crowns 2. What makes NuSmile ZR different 3. Why bioactivity is so important 4. The importance if research 5. The long-term vision of NuSmile 6. And more!   I started my career in dentistry as a dental technician and lab owner, after which in 2005 I turned my focus to dental products manufacturing.   During those early years, I heard a lot of dentis...

In this two-hour-long episode Howard and Stefan discuss: Endodontics Corporate videos Practice marketing And much more!   Stefan Klinge is a general dentist with a specialization in endodontics out of northern Germany. He started his career at the university of Erlangen/Nurenberg in 1996 and switched to his own dental office in 2001. He developed his skills in endodontics since then, with several...

Learn about: Occlusion Diagnostics Treatment objectives And more!   Dr. Fabio Savastano: MD Cum Laude at University of Naples, Italy(1986). Post graduate in Orthodontics and Gnathology University of Padua, Italy (1990). Neuromuscular Orthodontist. Practice limited to Orthodontics and Gnathology in Albega, Italy. President of ICNOG, International College of Neuromuscular Orthodontics and Gnathology...

Learn about: New book from Quintessence: Best Practices in Endodontics, a Desk Reference Interdisciplinary endodontics The endo-restorative interface The endo-implant interface Management of resorption And more!   Dr. Rick Schwartz was a restorative dentist for 19 years prior to entering post-graduate training in endodontics.   He attended a 2-year general dentistry residency, and then did a combi...

From preventive to protective postures, from exercise to ergonomics, in this episode Juanita Benedict shares her passion for helping dentists practice longer and more comfortably.   Juanita Benedict, DPT, CEAS II is a physical therapist and certified ergonomic assessment specialist who is dedicated to improving the health of dental professionals.   Having previously worked in the dental field hers...

Rebecca and Howard reminisce about their early days in dental school together at UMKC, why Rebecca left a successful private practice to teach dentistry, and a little bit of everything in this episode! www.midwestern.edu  

- Why every practice can benefit from owning a laser - Lasers in hygiene - All tissue lasers - Diode lasers   Dr. Stewart Rosenberg is a world renowned innovator and pioneer in the use of lasers in dentistry since 1985 as well as in minimally invasive dentistry, micro air abrasion, intra oral cameras, composite dentistry and many other dental technologies and materials. He is a founder, diplomate...

It’s Howard’s second visit to Superstition Springs Endodontics in Mesa, Arizona. Howard and Jason talk about everything endo - from file systems, to warranties, to pain medication, antibiotics, and more.   Dr. Jason Barney was raised in Spanish Fork, Utah. He is fluent in Spanish, having served a church mission for 2 years in Santiago, Chile. Dr. Barney completed undergraduate work at Brigham Youn...