Dentistry Uncensored With Howard Farran

Wendy O’Donovan Phillips is CEO of Big Buzz, an agency delivering focused marketing efforts for dentists and dental teams nationwide. She is the author of "KABOOM!: The Method Used By Top Dentists for Explosive Marketing Results," has been published in The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry magazine and has been quoted in Forbes, The Washington Post, ABC News and Chicago Tribune. The American Dental Association hired Phillips as an expert consultant in marketing. She regularly lectures for dental organizations and associations in front of audiences ranging from 25 to 5,000 attendees. She sits on the board of AllHealth Network, which has provided mental health and substance use counseling to people across Denver since 1955. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

David founded Dental Fix Rx 11 years ago and started repairing handpieces. He then founded Tralongo and Conversion Whale. Eventually, he merged the companies together and acquired Breakaway Practice and Front Office Rocks and formed Dental Whale. Their purpose is to improve dental health for everyone and they are accomplishing this by creating breakthroughs in dental practice management through insight and innovation. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Mike Mew lectures and teaches extensively around the world, and is the lead clinician at the London School of Facial Orthotropics. His personal interest is in the growth and development of the face and understanding the factors that influence it. He has put forward the concept of Craniofacial Dystrophy to explain the cause of crooked teeth, sleep apnea, many ENT problems and TMD, suggesting that they are all symptoms of a single underlying problem. He is passionate around raising debate on these issues and working towards a cure for malocclusion, OAS and even Craniofacial Dystrophy. Having engaged with social media, Mike's ideas have gone viral with literally millions of people “Mewing” around the world. It is his aim to use this publicity to find likeminded people within dentistry and other specialties, push for open debate and find effective solutions. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Steven Davidowitz is the owner and practicing dentist at Luxury Dentistry NYC located in the upper east side of Manhattan. He is also the Co-Founder and serves as the Director of Dental Services at MOD Mouth. Dr. Steven received his DDS degree from the New York University College of Dentistry and completed a general dentistry residency at the Brooklyn Hospital Medical Center. He did his fellowship training in Implant Surgery and Restorative Implant Dentistry at New York University and is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Steven practices general and cosmetic dentistry with a true love for smile makeover through clear aligner and porcelain veneer treatment. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard started his career in the healthcare communications arena working for several prominent New Jersey-based hospitals and healthcare systems before joining Lanmark360 in 1999 as Public Relations Manager. Over the course of five years, Howard received five promotions within the Agency, with his fifth being the most prominent position of all, President. Three short years later he took over full leadership as Owner. With an above-and-beyond approach that he applies to all aspects of his work coupled with his “no is not an option” philosophy, and an extensive background in building and repositioning brands from the ground up, Howard has contributed to the success of many prominent companies including industry giants such as Dentsply Sirona, Colgate and Wrigley. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Sigrid I. Kvaal has worked actively as a forensic odontologist since 1987 and taken an active part in the identification work after mass disasters and in dental identifications following the recovery of single unidentified bodies. She has published articles on dental identification, age estimation and PDT (Photodynamic treatment) of oral lesions. Since 1995 she has been registered as a Forensic Medicine Expert in Odontology by the Ministry of Justice and Police, and The Commission for Forensic Medicine, Norway. Since 2001 been a member of the Norwegian Identification Commission (DVI) and at present she is the responsible forensic odontologist for the national team. She is also a clinical instructor at the Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Oslo. A Death in Ice Valley: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p060ms2h Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Effie Greathouse earned a bachelor’s degree in wildlife, fish and conservation biology from the University of California, Davis, and a PhD in ecology from the University of Georgia, where she did research on freshwater shrimp and dams in tropical island streams. She did postdoctoral training at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, focusing on water quality and stream chemistry of the Oregon Coast Range, and then worked in stream chemistry database management with the U.S. Forest Service. She is currently director of Digital Resources for Community and Science, based in Portland, Oregon. She is the main lead on the Fluoride Exposed project at https://www.fluorideexposed.org. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Tracy Jacobs is the founder and President of Wizdom – Dental Education Solutions, BLS Instructor, Training Center Faculty at RC Health Services, Advisory Board Member at Anderson & Associates and a Registered Dental Hygienist and a Certified PACE Provider. In addition, she is a Product Specialist with StellaLife and an Educator for ProBiora Health. The dental entrepreneur is dedicated to “Empowering Dental Professionals through Education” as well an introducing new products and technologies to her dental peers. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Lea A. Ellermeier is a serial entrepreneur CEO, an author, an artist and mom to Will.  Most recently, Lea co-founded and is serving as CEO of 2C MedTech, the developer of the 2CLEAR Orthodontic System. She was formerly CEO and co-founder of REPLICATE Dental Technologies and of Lingualcare, Inc., makers of the Incognito orthodontic system. Lingualcare was purchased by 3M Company in November 2007. Lea has spent her 30 year career in medtech and software start-ups. She holds a B.A. in Political Science (Cum Laude) from the University of Texas El Paso and an MBA. from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, AZ. She is the author of Finding the Exit: It's Not Where You Start, It's Where You Finish. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Bob Stewart, known to his patients, team, and friends as Dr. Bob, has been practicing dentistry for 32 years, and loves it more today than ever. He graduated from dental school (San Antonio) in 1988 and worked as an associate dentist for a large group practice in the Houston area for three and a half years. From 1994 to 2014, Dr. Bob traveled coast to coast as an “expert” speaker for Lightspeed technologies, one of the pioneers in the endodontic rotary instrument explosion. In 1992, he purchased a small “cottage” practice in Pasadena, Texas, which has since moved location twice as it has grown over the years. In 2008, he purchased a second location, where the selling dentist decided to stay and working together, they have grown this location to over 3 times it’s original size. Today, Dr. Bob loves both practicing clinical dentistry and leading a team of 5 dentists and 12 team members at 2 locations. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. 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 led her to focus her practice on comprehensive and detailed diagnosis of jaw joint issues. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Barry Glaser received his DMD degree from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and earned his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Orthodontics from Boston University. He served as Associate Director of Orthodontics at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City from 1992 to 1995. He has maintained a private orthodontic practice in Cortlandt Manor, NY, USA since 1994. Dr. Glaser is a frequent speaker for Align Technology, Inc. and Dental Monitoring, providing insight on clinical treatment with clear aligners and the psychology of compliance and how AI enhances the patient experience. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Jeff is a full-time practicing periodontist in the great state of Louisiana, author and founder of DebtFreeDr.com. His focus is on helping dentists and other high-income professionals create passive income from real estate so that they can STOP trading their time for money. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Ronni Brown is a dentist, researcher, speaker and author who bridges the gap between dentistry, public health and substance abuse. She is a leader in dental public health, experienced in identifying emerging issues in the care and delivery of dental services to underserved populations, and competent in developing strategic action plans to achieve measurable results. She is a triple “Bruin” earning her bachelors, dental, and master’s degree in public health from the University of California, Los Angeles. She completed a post-graduate dental practice residency at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, San Francisco and a dental public health residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Brett 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 of methamphetamines on the oral health. He speaks internationally to various organizations and dental societies on Wellbeing issues in dentistry and more recently on the subject of “Passionate Leadership Concepts.” Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Mier completed undergraduate studies at Albion College, then received his dental degree from University of Detroit in 1984. His journey to orofacial pain primarily began as a patient looking for answers, and eventually led to the craniofacial pain center at Tufts University. He completed a one-year fellowship, and then completed a Masters program in 2011. Subsequently he joined the faculty and was eventually the director of postgraduate education in orofacial pain. He returned to full-time private practice in 2015 to the present. He has been active in the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) leadership and is currently the president-elect of the organization. Dr. Farrell was born in Toronto, Canada. He completed undergraduate studies at Arizona State University and attended Columbia University School of Dental Surgery. He later attended UCLA’s Orofacial Pain program and successfully received his Board Certification in Orofacial Pain. Since then has practiced Orofacial Pain in Scottsdale, Arizona. His

Dr. Villanueva is the founder and CEO of MB2 Dental—a first-of-its-kind Dental Partnership Organization with a mission to empower dentists to preserve their profession. Since its founding in 2007, MB2 has partnered with hundreds of dentists to help them stay in the driver’s seat as they maximize their talents, connect as part of a community and build exceptional practices. MB2 currently partners with over 230 practices in over 19 states. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Paul Lowry is the CEO and co-founder of the Dental Menu. From 2008-2017 Paul helped dental offices generate thousands of new patients. After analyzing the data from those new patients, he found that people without dental insurance were more difficult to attract and retain. Many of the offices he worked with had membership plans, but they failed to provide an adequate solution. In 2017 he co-founded the Dental Menu. Paul earned a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Marketing from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Utah State University. When Paul isn’t immersed in work, he enjoys teaching, spending time with his wife and 6 children, dirt biking, fishing, and being outdoors. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Wes Read is has been working exclusively with dentists for 15 years as a dental CPA and financial advisor. He also has the Certified Financial Planner designation. After graduating from BYU in 2005 with a Masters in Accounting, he worked for Ernst and Young, a big four accounting firm. Eventually he left there and began working with dentists on a one-on-one basis. He formed PracticeCFO in 2013 and his firm currently works with 300 dentists in 16 different states. His team of 22 people include financial advisors, tax CPAs, accountants, and investment specialists. Together, they oversee global financial systems for their dentists. That integrated system propels their dentists more rapidly toward financial independence. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Parth Patel grew up in Atlanta and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine in Illinois after receiving his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia. He then further continued his journey by pursuing Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency from Wichita State University in Kansas where he learned and developed a passion for dental implants. Dr. Patel is dedicated to providing the best dental care and staying current with the newest dental advancements, having completed over 1000 hours of continuing education courses. His mission is to practice comfortable, health-centered dentistry with a strong emphasis on personalized patient care. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com