Dentistry Uncensored With Howard Farran

In 1977, Dr. Kolnick received his dental degree, cum laude, from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa where he was awarded the Gold Medal of the South African Dental Association.  He was the first graduate of the Dental School to be awarded the prestigious University Scholarship for Overseas Postgraduate Study.  In 1982, he graduated from the postdoctoral endodontic program at Columbia University in the City of New York.   For the past 36 years, Dr. Kolnick has been in private practice limited to endodontics in Westchester County, New York. His practice, Advanced Endodontics of Westchester, has four office locations and includes two partners and four associates and is dedicated to fostering excellence in endodontics through education and the incorporation of the latest technology. In 2008, Advanced Endodontics of Westchester became the first laser-assisted endodontic practice in Westchester and in 2009 incorporated Cone Beam CT into all offices. In 2011, Dr. Kolnick created The Endodontic Microsu

Dr. Whitehouse graduated from the University of Iowa Dental School in 1970. He was an Air Force dentist in Okinawa for two years, practiced in his home town of Peoria, Illinois for one year and moved into a practice in California as an associate in 1973. He opened his own practice by buying out a large practice for the patients, and subsequently, two other practices bringing the patients into his practice. Dr Whitehouse obtained a Masters In Counseling from the University of California to enable him to help fearful/apprehensive patients. He became a co-founder of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry and had one of twelve Experdent learning centers in the US/Canada. He then entered into the high tech portion of his practice around 2000 with Cerec, digital x-ray, four lasers, had an intra-oral camera from 1990.   Dr Whitehouse has authored approximately twenty articles for Dentistry Today, Compendium, and the Profitable Dentist. In 2005 he set up a dental clinic at a Mayan village in Guatemala and

Paula Harriss is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, life coach, and business coach. She is an expert in Sales Training, Marketing, Cross-training, Life Coaching and a keynote speaker for the University of TN Student-Athletes, Dental Boot Kamp, The Power for Life, as well as Pac Live, eWomenNetwork, and the Chamber of Commerce.  The John Maxwell company chose Paula as a Founder's Circle coach, trainer and speaker. She also has three certificates in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University. Paula has over 10,000 hours of master coaching experience that has helped hundreds of practices reach their personal and professional goals to enhance productivity, and become insurance independent. She customizes training and presentations to any business as well as church retreats and couples retreats.   Paula specializes in SYSTEMS for personal and professional growth with an emphasis on people skills.   Paula has been a business owner twice, voted Entrepreneur of the Year in 1991, and was a team member in

Travis Hornsby is the founder of Student Loan Planner. He has personally advised hundreds of clients with over $60 million in student loans, of which $26 million is dentists. He's saved his average dentist client over $100,000 by optimizing student loan repayment through in depth analysis of all their available options. Before starting Student Loan Planner, he was a bond trader for one of the world's largest investment companies and brings that analytical ability to addressing the greatest financial obstacle facing young dentists today.   StudentLoanPlanner.com  https://youtu.be/PsYh2MXR4Ug

James Anderson, DMD is a practicing dentist and president of Lakeview Dental with locations in Roy and Syracuse, Utah.   He is the CEO and founder of the nation's largest dental billing company, eAssist Dental Solutions (www.dentalbilling.com). James frequently lectures on the business of dentistry at seminars and CE events nationally and internationally.  eAssist Dental Solutions was awarded an INC 500 distinction in 2016 as the #337 fastest-growing company in the United States and should win a similar INC 500 award in 2017 to be announced in August.   www.DentalBilling.com     www.DentalAccounting.com

Dr. Gary Severance is a 1987 graduate of the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry and Chief Marketing Officer for E4D Technologies. Gary has worked throughout his career with several innovative dental companies assisting in the development and commercialization of products that improve dentistry through quality, efficiency and productivity. An esteemed speaker and author, Dr. Severance also lectures on the latest technological trends in digital dentistry.   www.e4d.com

Halfway through podcast episode #695 with Dr. Mark Hyman at the 15th Annual townie Meeting, Dr. David Hornbrook of www.davidhornbrook.com stopped by to talk dental!   David Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD, FASDA, a gifted clinician and product researcher turned mentor, guides meeting participants to the realization that they, too, possess the ability to practice aesthetic dentistry at the very highest level. He is one of dentistry's most famous faces and one of the pioneers of live-patient, hands-on clinical education, as the founder and past director of Pac-live and the Hornbrook Group. He has been a guest faculty member of the post-graduate programs in Cosmetic Dentistry at Baylor, Tufts, SUNY at Buffalo, UMKC, and the UCLA Center of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Hornbrook lectures internationally on all facets of aesthetic and restorative dentistry and has published articles in all of the leading dental journals. A prolific researcher and materials enthusiast, he consults with numerous manufacturers on product development

How and Why Great Dental Websites Came to Exist: "In 1999, my father, Dr. Mark Gladnick, asked me whether he needed to put his practice on "The Internet." We launched his first dental website a month or two later, and it worked well for a long time. But by late 2007, my dad's dental website was looking outdated. Since I had moved on with my career (working as a Sr. Software Engineer for various Internet companies in the San Francisco Bay area), my dad began reaching out to some of the established dental marketing companies for bids on what it would cost to update his website."   The Inspiration… "When my dad called me to see if these bids were reasonable, I was rather shocked at the pricing he was being quoted. It seemed outrageous to receive quotes approaching $35k for just a website – and this wasn't even taking SEO or PPC marketing into account! I decided to rebuild his website for free out of a sense of familial obligation, although what I thought would be a nice favor for my Dad was about to become a big

Dr. Mark E. Hyman is a renowned, full-time practicing dentist in Greensboro, NC, and a public speaker whose work is characterized by his warmth, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and passion for dentistry.   As an accomplished seminar speaker, he has lectured throughout North America at every major dental meeting. For the past thirteen years, Dentistry Today magazine has selected Dr. Hyman as one of the top 100 speakers in dentistry. Dr. Hyman has earned national and international recognition having been invited to speak at every major dental meeting.   www.drmarkspeaks.com

Smile Maker since 1979. Thirty years in dentistry has combined my education in dental hygiene and marketing/PR nicely. I've been coaching doctors to achieve business success since 1996. Our systems are based on clinical excellence, team communication, and streamlining data. As a public speaker, I've had the opportunity to share the stage with Tony Robbins, and most keynote speakers in Dentistry. From 1999 – 2003, I was co-director of the aesthetic hygiene program for PAC~Live at the University of Pacific, San Francisco. Teaching with David Hornbrook, and a great team of mentors. In 2005, Dr. Bruce Baird and I joined forces to create Productive Dentist Academy.   www.productivedentist.com

Dr. Nordstrom grew up on a farm in Viking, Alberta. His father, Dr. Bryan Nordstrom, has been the dentist in Viking since 1980. Dr. Nordstrom graduated from High School in Viking and then attended the University of Alberta in Edmonton where he achieved his Bachelor of Medical Science degree, and then his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2005.   After Dental School, Dr. Nordstrom moved to Whitehorse, Yukon to work for the Pearson Dental Group, where he practiced general dentistry in both Whitehorse and Watson Lake for two years. Dr. Nordstrom gained immeasurable experience from his time in the Yukon, guided by two great mentors, Dr. Ron Pearson and Dr. John Stern.   Dr. Nordstrom married his wife Angela Sachs in 2007, and they decided to buy a dental practice in Alberta to be closer to family and friends. They investigated both Rimbey and Wainwright as potential locations, but settled on Wainwright. They have operated Nordstrom Dental in Wainwright since 2007, and have built the practice into a successful bu

Bruce B. Baird, DDS is a well respected cosmetic and family dentist in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. His practice is located in Granbury, Texas. Dr. Baird's expertise as an implant dentist has afforded him the skill to perform dental implant surgery and restorations since the mid-1980s. In 1990, he established the Texas Centers for Implant Dentistry, a mobile practice that allowed him to work with more than 25 doctors in the region. Recognizing his ability to help other dentists to achieve the same success he has experienced in his practice, Dr. Baird partnered with Vicki McManus, RDH to create Productive Dentist Academy. The Academy has been an invaluable resource to dentists nationwide.   www.productivedentist.com

Charles received a Bachelor of Arts in marketing from University of Texas at Arlington. He joined CWA in 2001, and plays a critical role in growing the firm's client base as the director of business development and marketing.   He regularly speaks to dental schools and residency programs, study clubs, dental symposiums and state and national dental meetings. As an Investment Advisor Representative of CWA, Charles and his team work with prospective clients daily, initiating the relationship with CWA.   "Not only do I  get to work with outstanding professionals who truly care about the outcome of the service we provide,  I also love being able to help diagnose the financial support dentists need and then connect them with someone who will then help them achieve their financial goals." Using his insight and experience from almost two decades in the dental industry, Charles founded National Dental Placements in 2005, a CWA affiliate company that assists doctors in buying, transitioning and valuation of a practice

Do you need to reignite the passion for your dental practice? Then you need to call Debra Engelhardt-Nash, dental management speaker, trainer and igniter. Drawing standing room only crowds Debra's powerful dental practice management presentations inspire dentists and teams to grow from Good to Great. Debra doesn't just know what it's like to be in your shoes – she IS in your shoes. She knows the day to day challenges you face because, when not speaking, she still manages the thriving dental practice of her husband, cosmetic dentist and innovator Dr. Ross Nash. One minute you'll be laughing, the next you'll be crying as Debra speaks from the heart with passion, humor and in-the-trenches experience. If you or your dentists want to reignite the vision and potential of your dental practices – if you need a chance to laugh, to learn and to leave with a tool bag of skills you can use to build your "possible practice" – then call Debra now.   www.debraengelhardtnash.com

Scott McDonald is the former Marketing Manager for California Dental Association. For 35 years he has provided demographic data and analysis to general and specialty dental practices in every state of the nation. His education (BA and MA) has been in the area of market analysis for professional practices with an emphasis on dental offices. Scott is a well known author and speaker on the topics site selection and analysis, market segmentation, and persuasion strategies based upon psychographics. His company is a source for customized demographic reports for every neighborhood in the U.S. He is also a regular poster on Dentaltown, which he joined in 2003.   www.DoctorDemographics.com

Chris Winterholler, DDS DICOI LVIF FAGD, is a leading provider of dental implants in the Phoenix area who uses cutting-edge technology for all of your dental needs. He is a Diplomate in the International College of Oral Implantologists, Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and Las Vegas Institute. Dr. Chris is a graduate from Creighton University School of Dentistry and Nobel Biocare Implant Residency. His office is the only one in the state of Arizona with On-Site CT / Guided Surgery, Procera CAD/CAM Design Software and Scanning, as well as Surgical Guide Fabrication done while you wait with CEREC 4.0. Unlike corporate dental implant centers, Dr. Winterholler will follow-up on your dental care for years to come. He is an internationally recognized expert in the latest dental technology with Implants and CAD/CAM dentistry.   www.myarizonasmile.com

Dr. Jason Sala and Dr. Todd Sala were born and raised in Reno and are 4th generation Nevadans. Dr. Jason joined his father's practice in 2003 and welcomed his brother, Dr. Todd, in 2004. They both received bachelor's degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno and a Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Louisville, the school where their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather all graduated from as well.  Both are active members of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Nevada Dental Association, the Northern Nevada Dental Society, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Less than one percent of dentists in the United States have received these distinctions. Dr. Jason & Dr. Todd have been teaching dentists and other medical professionals from all over the United States, Canada, and Europe on how to improve their patient care since 2011. They continue to stay up to date by completing over the required continuing education requirements, in an

The oldest of 7 children, Heather is a born leader. She is an author/speaker/founder & CEO of Results Revolution. She studied business and marketing at Arizona State University. In addition, Heather has extensive experience and study in personal and business development coaching, and has been trained and developed in programs, and being hands on in the field growing more than 1,000 dental practices in the last 10 years.   Heather's innovative and perceptive skills further enhance her effectiveness. Her direct, down-to-earth, no-nonsense, get-her-done approach along with her quick wit – inspires teams to action. But she's not only all business. Even while traversing the globe producing results for dental teams, Heather also values and enjoys the world's gifts, like her favorite ride at Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean. This natural born leader is also a natural at transforming doctor's and dental team's finest dreams into realities.   Here is what Heather has to say about her favorite part about workin

Dr. Bidra is a Board Certified Maxillofacial Prosthodontist and Director of the Prosthodontics Residency Program at UCONN School of Dental Medicine. He teaches Advanced Prosthodontics, Implant Surgery and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics to post-graduate dental residents. He lectures on dental implants at regional, national and international meetings, as well as published extensively on implant surgery and prosthodontics in international scientific journals. He has developed diagnostic, treatment and maintenance protocols for full arch fixed implant prostheses (hybrid prosthesis) that are used by many clinicians and prosthodontics programs in the United States. He has invented implant prosthetic components and is a co-inventor of an implant design. Dr. Bidra's private practice is located in Meriden, CT and is limited to Implant Surgery and Advanced Prosthodontics with an emphasis on Esthetics and Full Arch Fixed Implant Bridges.   sdm.uchc.edu

Jayne began her career as a Primary School (Elementary) Teacher. Eventually Jayne's love of people, communication and teaching lead her to start working as a concierge at her husband's Dental Office then later to become his Practice Manager. She is now a Consultant and Trainer for other Dentists and their teams. Jayne's background as a teacher and working on the front line of a Dental Office provided her with the first-hand experience and the knowledge to now share with other Dentists and their teams.   www.dentalphoneexcellence.com