Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Regarding Ribbond, Dr. Rudo says, "Necessity was the mother of invention". In the early days, Ribbond was barely recognized. Now it's way more than just another legitimate dental material.   David Rudo was born in 1935 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from University of Maryland in 1961, and served in the US Army in Germany from 1961-1963. Dr. Rudo moved to Seattle WA and started a dental practice i...

Learn why it's important to educate yourself about sleep dentistry. Steven Olmos, DDS shares new and important information about the discipline.   Dr. Steven Olmos has been in private practice for more than 30 years with the last 20 years devoted to research and treatment of craniofacial pain, temporomandibular disorder (TMD), and sleep-related breathing disorders. He obtained his DDS from the Uni...

"Doctors--at some point--will run their office without ever placing a direct restorative material again."   Director of Marketing - Ivoclar Vivadent   www.ivoclarvivadent.us

. How to simplify bonding techniques and get consistent results every time . How the young dentist can easily learn esthetic bonding techniques and make it professionally rewarding and at the same time profitable . The importance of understanding the value of each bonding material and where they fit (these include microfill, nanofill, microhybrid, opaques and tints) . Bud Mopper's intense believe...

Why are so many dentists dropping insurance, not doing dentures, not doing amalgams or cost effective crowns? This is common sense dentistry; this is meeting demand and helping people who need it. Listen in on to see what Howard and Mauty think...     Born in Brooklyn NY in 1962. Went to Poly Prep High School, NYU and NYU Dental (graduated in 1987). Interests are sports , current events, running,...

Kathleen and Matthew Bickel have been married for over 20 years. They're definitely still in love with each other and with the amazing practice that they share. Listen to their optimistic views about everything dentistry.   Kathleen Bickel, DMD:   •BA Albright College, 1988 •DMD UMDNJ, NJ Dental School, 1992 (now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine).  •AEGD UMDNJ 1993   Matthew Bickel, DMD:   •BA Ru...

Goal setting, why you should never haggle with patients about pricing, and how to stay OSHA and HIPAA compliant.     As the President and CEO of The Practice Mechanic, Rick Garofolo has contributed to the business of dentistry through proper accounting techniques, recall and follow up system creation, proper treatment plan presentation and more than 20 other systems.    In his newest book “Driving...

One of the largest barriers to entry for receiving denitstry is fear. Harvey Levy, DMD MAGD shares his compassionate approach to treating anxious and special needs patients.    Harvey Levy, DMD, MAGD practices general and hospital dentistry in Frederick, Maryland, where he emphasizes comprehensive dental care for individuals with anxiety or special needs. He graduated from Tufts Dental in 1974, GP...

Penny Reed shares the five keys to growing your dental business. They might not be what you think.   Penny Reed, president of Penny Reed & Associates, is a dental consultant who began her coaching business in 1994 after working as a dental office manager. She is passionate about helping practices grow. She is the author of the book, "Growing Your Dental Business."   Penny is a member of the Nation...

Learn about how Dr. Theeb's practice succeeds, what the market is like in the Middle East, and about BAIRD: the British Academy of Implant & Restorative Dentistry    ***   Dr. Thamer is a senior boarded dentist, who specialized in the field of cosmetic and implant dentistry. He runs Doctor Thamer’s Smile Studio and Dentallounge Clinics in Amman- Jordan. Dr. Thamer lectures extensively in the field...

Most general dentists in the United States DO NOT place implants. Find out why general dentists in other countries place a lot more, and discover the beauty in doing it right.   Roberto Rossi is a DDS, and a specialist in Periodontology and implant dentistry. He is an active member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.   www.drrossi.com   drrossi@mac.com

Regardless of how you feel about the UK's National Health Service, it causes problems for some. Established dentists are having trouble and new dentists are struggling more. Dr. Dev Patel, BDS shares his network solution to getting the kind of work that you love.   Dr. Dev Patel BDS PGDip has a special interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, in particular direct composite resin artistry an...

Successful implant surgeon Bill Schaeffer tells how he got to where he is, and why he decided to also get a medical degree.     Implant Surgeon, co-founder of www.theimplantcentre.com   Bill is exceptionally qualified for his role as one of the implant surgeons at The Implant Centre. Having trained in the UK, Bill is both a dentist and a medical doctor. He is also a qualified surgeon and a registe...

Keep drilling, filling, and billing. Let Debra Seidel Bittke worry about the other stuff.   LINKS TO TOOLS DISCUSSED ON THE PODCAST Programs Dr. Howard Farran, participated in with Dental Practice Solutions:   45 Day Dental Hygiene Profits Program http://bit.ly/45DayHygieneProgram 7 Day Dental Hygiene Program: http://bit.ly/7DayDentalHygieneProgram Down-to-a-Science Time Management Resource Also M...

Howard and Danny discuss everything implantology, including whether or not you need a surgical guide.   Dr. Daniel Domingue was born and raised in Lafayette, LA. He graduated from St. Thomas More in 1999 and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and his DDS degree from the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans.   While spending three year...

Find out why is oral radiology changing and  where it's headed.   Dr. Mecham has worn many caps and lived in various locations during the course of his career. After receiving an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, he worked as a process engineer at Intel Corporation in Portland, Oregon before attending dental school at Boston University from 2005 to 2009. He completed a general dentistr...

"Some practices don't even have voice mail. They just ring incessantly when they're not in the office". If this sounds even remotely familiar, Mary Beth has your solution.   Necessity is the mother of inventin'   Dental Support Specialties was founded in 2008 by Mary Beth Bajornas. With twenty years business management experience, Mary Beth had been working as a business manager in a dental practi...

Practice management doesn't have to be big and scary. Bruce Stephenson, DDS shows that it might be easier than you think to do it well.   I graduated from dental school in 1977 and opened a practice from scratch. We grew over the years and in 2008 one of my associates bought half the practice with the understanding that I would retire in 5 years and sell him the second half. Well, it actually took...

Fernando Massoglia, DDS shares how Dentaltown has changed his practice.   Fernando Massoglia, DDS specializes in prosthodontics in Concepción, Chile. He has a Master of Science in Medical Education, and teaches at the University of Concepción.    massoglia@gmail.com   +56982098406    

Shep Hyken says, "You can't manage what you don't measure." Learn to measure and improve the strong and weak links in what Shep calls your Patient Journey Map.   Shep Hyken is a customer experience expert and the Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fa...

"The clinical aspect is only one part. The people skills, the communication skills, and the business skills are some of the most important parts of running a practice."   Linda Miles, CSP, CMC, Virginia Beach, VA, is an internationally recognized consultant, speaker and author on dental practice and staff development. Linda is a successful businesswoman who not only founded LLM&A, a leading INC 50...

It's never a surprise to find out women are immeasurably capable. Women leaders are all over the place. The fact is, however, they're not called "women leaders"; they're "leaders".   I am a practicing general dentist and the founder of Dentistry for Kids and Adults, a multi-location group practice with emphasis on family dental care and pediatrics.      After graduating from USC School of Dentistr...

Learn how to stay ahead of the curve, how to brand your practice with tech, and what to expect as we advance into the future.   With 30 years in private practice, Dr. Scott Menaker is very driven and committed to building a successful business in dentistry. He has stayed ahead of the curve by implementing new ideas and systems using technology and customer loyalty/service as the driving factors in...

"You're more addicted to the approval of the patient than you are of telling them the truth."     Dr. Mac Lee developed ORA5 antimicrobial in 1980.   He taught non-surgical periodontal treatment across the US and Canada, and was adviser to Dr Oz after writing the book: Nothin' Personal Doc, But...I Hate Dentists!   He formed www.operationstopdecay.com and 501.c non-profit organization offering fre...

"We should try to save teeth if we can...because no matter what we put in, they're never going to be as good as the teeth the patient has started out with."   Dr. Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI is a dental implant educator who has been lecturing internationally for the past 10 years. He graduated with honors from The Ohio State College of Dentistry in 1996. After graduation, he completed a Genera...