Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Learn what's wrong with the way endodontics is being taught today, how your endodontic choices can change your marketing, and the single most important criteria for success. I have been an endodontist for 43 plus years. I founded a group practice of which I am still a full time member. About 30 years ago, we started a company, Essential Dental Systems, 34 years ago to improve and simplfy the place...

The laws dictating what dentists can and can't do are different in Europe than in the US. Mihnea Cafadaru, DDS shares their unique approach.   Dr. Mihnea Cafadaru graduated from the University Victor Babes Timisoara-Romania in 2007. He then started training in implant dentistry and periodontology. In 2008 he finished a one-year specialization in implant dentistry, under the authority of Professor...

When Barry Korzen adopted a new tool for his practice, he'd often wonder how in the world he ever did without it. Now he's on the other side of that, bringing money-saving tools to the industry. Find out how and why he made the transition from owning a practice to founding www. Zendo-Online.com . A graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and the Harvard University graduate Endod...

Bill Busch, DMD shares a horrifying story of when he first adopted adopted practice management software, and why he's still ever-optimistic about tech in the future. Dr. Bill Busch graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University College of Dental Medicine in 1989. Followed by a General Practice Residency at The VA Hospital in Topeka, KS. After completing his residency he started as an associate in a...

Stop with the 'verbal vomit'; patients want clear, concise communication--in consumer language; not dentist language. Dr. Bryan Laskin graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and formed the progressive family dental practice Lake Minnetonka Dental in Wayzata, Minnesota. The goal of Lake Minnetonka Dental is to exceed patient and staff expectations, using the latest technolog...

How do you want to retire? Listen to Rob Joyce explain some of your very realistic options. At Edge Wealth, Rob is responsible for providing comprehensive wealth management to individuals as well as retirement plan services to small businesses and their owners. Rob has over 10 years investing and focuses primarily on the investment needs of private practice dentists. Rob's wife, Dr. Kristen Joyce,...

You're a dentist. You want to fix teeth. Mike Bark is a CPA. He wants to help you, so you can keep busy being a dentist.   With nearly 20 years of experience I provide accounting and tax services for mostly dentists. As a Certified Valuation Analyst I have done countless practice appraisals and often help people who are purchasing dental practices.   I have published several articles related to ta...

James H. Hastings, DDS shares specifics about how to continue improving your skills after dental school.   James H. Hastings:   Born and grew up in Denver Military experience: U.S. Army, Field Artillery officer Graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry "A long time ago, before masks and gloves." Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 2014-15   In full-time...

There's no doubt www. JoshuaScott.com is one of the best websites in dentistry. Learn, from the master, the digital marketing strategies that will blow your mind--on HALF the budget of a big direct mail campaign.   Joshua Scott is a marketing speaker and consultant.  He has been speaking to crowds in convention centers and small groups in boardrooms for over 18 years.  He works with businesses and...

Learn Dr. Kuzmak's approach to anterior composite dentistry, and his dental idols from Dentaltown.   I was born and raised in the Baltimore area. I attended University of Maryland Dental School and graduated in 2007. There I was a class President and also ASDA president.    I attended Towson University, graduated 2003 in Bio / pre-med, and also had an art scholarship.    I joined Dentaltown as a s...

Some of the most forward moving ideas come from outside the dental industry. What can we learn from taking a close look at completely different industries?   Dr. Burleson is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry. He holds additional teaching affiliations with The Children’s Mercy H...

Learn who to involve, and when, how to set a longterm plan, and if you need a lawyer (hint: the answer is yes).     As a 40 year commercial real estate veteran, George has spent the last 23 years specializing in negotiating and renegotiating the business elements - the letter of intent terms - of office leases for dentists throughout the USA, saving tens of millions of rental dollars in the aggreg...

David Moffet, BDS shares exactly how and why you should create watertight customer service.     Dr. David Moffet is a former full time Dentist and now, is the creator of The Ultimate Patient Experience. The UPE is a simple set of very specific, "common sense" patient service steps being used by dentists all over the world, to create unique experiences for their patients. These experiences dramatic...

In Europe, there is very little curriculum about aesthetic design rules of anterior teeth. Dr. Jan Hajtó shares some of the principles he's been studying for years.     Dr. Hajtó (1968) graduated from the University of Munich / Germany in 1993. Since 1995, Dr. Hajtó has been running a private practice in the heart of Munich and he specializes in aesthetic fixed prosthodontics and complex restorati...

Mark Murphy, DDS specifically addresses Practice management software--that it only shows results; it doesn't drive them. Learn to take advantage of today's dental climate!   Mark is the Principal of Funktional Tracker and Lead Faculty for Clinical Education at Microdental . He also serves on the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy and the Pankey Institute where he also served on the...

Howard and Ken discuss the changes from conventional to minimally invasive procedures, surgery, and the changes in endo.   • Graduated Endo from Harvard Forsyth Dental Center in 1981 • International lecturer, author, has been intensely involved in online CE with ROOTS and NEXUS • Global clinical director for Dentaltown.com     www.endosolns.com   kendo@endosolns.com  

Learn why it's important to understand your financial reports, track your performance. And how to get your team on board with improving your metrics.   Jonathan is the founder of DentistMetrics, a professional accounting and performance tracking firm for dentists.   He is also the creator of The Journey to Dental Practice Ownership, an interview series where he interviews dentists who have started...

If you don't know what to look for, it's so easy to get lost in your stats. Listen to Bill Rossi tell you exactly what you should know about your practice's numbers!   Bill Rossi has over 25 years of experience in dental practice management. He and his associates are actively involved in the ongoing management of over 240 practices.   advancedpracticemanagement.com apm@advancedpracticemanagement.c...

Ziv Simon, DMD took a non-dentist--someone who doesn't even have a dental degree--and put him through his 7 hour suturing training. After the course, this student got results that were better than some of the dentists. Listen in to learn more.     Dr. Simon maintains a private practice limited to periodontics, dental implants and reconstructive surgery in Beverly Hills, California. He obtained his...

How many dentists do you know who are not incorporated? Corporate dentistry is not unique. Group practices, however, can be.    Dr. Cooper's professional career includes private periodontist, academician, researcher, teacher, practice management consultant, corporate consultant, trainer, seminar director, board director, author, entrepreneur and inventor.   Dr. Cooper has studied with masters in m...

Listen in to learn some of the amazing, shocking statistics behind embezzlement. The first step to detecting embezzlement is understanding the problem.   Overcoming a troubled adolescence, David Harris has become the world’s leading expert on dental office embezzlement. He is the CEO of Prosperident, the world’s largest dental embezzlement investigation firm. Prosperident’s team of specialized inv...

Howard Farran and Thomas Mitchell explore the concept of ideal dentistry, and what changes that may mean for you and your staff.   I've been in practice 4 days/week for 40+ years and teaching 1 day/week for about 20 years. My training includes tons of mentoring by a famous periodontist and completion of a 3 year program in Advanced Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington. My practice...

Forget dental school; they don't even teach some of these concepts in business school. Jay White, MBA shares what you should be focusing on. And it might not be what you think.   Jay is the founder and President of J White and Associates LTD a dental managment, coaching and marketing firm. For over 40 years Jay and his team have coached dentists and team members on how to improve the profitability...

Steffany Mohan, DDS shares some of the business and economics of dentistry, and what it means to be an entrepreneur.   Dr. Steffany Mohan has practiced dentistry for 19 years. She completed her undergraduate work in agricultural biochemistry before earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Iowa. Since then, Dr. Mohan has built and sold several dental practices and currently owns...

PK Clark places 1500 implants a year. His implants are placed according to three things: Location, Angulation, and Depth. Listen as he explains.   PK is a practicing dentist, lecturer, and surgical mentor. He is passionate about patient-centered care and devoted his professional life to his patients and advance dental procedures. He is often characterized as down-to-earth, thoughtful, passionate a...