Dentistry Uncensored With Howard Farran

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 combination of private practice, teaching and dental materials research before entering endodontic training in 1996.  He has authored over 100 articles and abstracts and was a cover author on 3 editions of “Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry” by Quintessence Publishing Co. He is first author of the book “Best Practices in Endodontics, a Desk Reference”, recently published by Quintessence, and is a cover author on “A CBCT Primer for Endodontics “, soon to be published.  He has lectured to a wide variety of audiences on topics related to endodontics, in the US and 14 other countries.  For the past 17 years he has been in

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 herself, she understands the physical and mental demands of dentistry.  Now she works as a consultant, speaker and blogger to provide high quality information to dental professionals for the purpose of preventing or relieving discomfort from musculoskeletal dysfunction so that they may be able to return to pain free practice and lives.   www.healthydentistrysolutions.com

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 and past president of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, founder and diplomate of the World Clinical Laser Institute and a board of director member, founder and past president , diplomate of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry, fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, Society Of Laser Applications, , Society of Laser Surgery in Medicine , American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and many other national and international organizations. He has been voted Clinician of the Year , and  winner of the distinguished service award of numerous organizations. In addition to private practice , l, rated annually numb

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 Young University in 2000 then attended dental school at Ohio State University. Upon graduation in 2005, he practiced general dentistry in Grand Junction, Colorado. He returned to the Midwest for his specialty training in endodontics at Indiana University. During his residency, he had extensive training in non-surgical and surgical microscopic endodontics. He also has experience with newer techniques such as pulpal regeneration and use of CBCT in endodontics. Since graduation in 2010, he has worked in private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana.   Dr. Barney played collegiate baseball, enjoys running, hiking, mountain bikin

Stay tuned until the end for a sample of Dr. Walker’s funny dental videos!   Josh Walker, DDS: -Graduated in 2002 from UMKC School of Dentistry -Practicing in Manhattan, Kansas -Office has been voted #1 Dental Office in Manhattan -Actively use social media, specifically Facebook to appeal to patients -Writes, films, edits all Facebook videos for office -Office Facebook is close to 2000 likes as of August 2015   Dr. Walker was raised in Arlington, Texas, and moved to Overland Park, Kansas, where he graduated from high school. He received his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and went on to obtain his DDS degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 2002. He maintains membership in the American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and the Northwest Golden Belt Dental Society. He has also pursued further education in the field of cosmetic dentistry and occlusion. He also is a graduate of Leadership Manhattan (Class of 2003). Dr. Walker f

Become a subjective, passionate, and totally committed CEO.   Debra Engelhardt-Nash has been in dentistry and health care related fields over 30 years.  She has presented workshops nationally and internationally for numerous study groups and organizations.  She is a repeat presenter for the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, as well as Chicago Dental Society Mid Winter Meeting.   Debra writes for a number of dental publications. She has been honored twice as author of the year for her contributions to dental journals. Debra was also an instructor for the Central Piedmont Community College Dental Assisting Program and a guest instructor for Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry.      Debra is a founding member and served two terms as President of the National Academy of Dental Management Consultants and is currently Vice President/President-Elect of the organization. Debra was the first recipient of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants’ Meritorious Serv

- Why dentists should care about dental sleep medicine (DSM) - The opportunity for dentists - Obstacles dentists face incorporating DSM - The four pillars of a successful DSM practice: Screening, Testing, Treatment, & Billing - What the DS3 system entails and how it provides proven solutions to ensure DSM success.   Dr. Gy Yatros has been practicing dental sleep medicine for over a dozen years and is a well-respected international lecturer in the field of sleep-disordered breathing and dental sleep medicine.  He has offices in Bradenton, Sarasota and Tampa, Florida devoted exclusively to the treatment of sleep disordered breathing.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM), past president of the Manatee Dental Society and is an Affiliate Assistant Professor of the Department of Internal Medicine with the University of South Florida, College of Medicine.  He is a Co-Founder of the Dental Sleep Solutions system for the successful implementation of dental sleep medicine i

Dr. Massad’s mentors Proper prognosis Bar vs. Stud vs. Fixed Implant Prosthesis And more!   Dr. Massad is in private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Fellow of both the American and the International College of Dentists, a Regent/Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics, and is a honorary member of the American College of Prosthodontics. Currently, he holds faculty positions at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Mass; the department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio, Tex; Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Loma Linda University, and Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry, Memphis, Tennessee. He has previously held a faculty position at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Oklahoma, is a past Director of Removable Prosthodontics at the Scottsdale Center fo

In business you make something, sell something, and watch the numbers. Learn how watching the numbers is essential to increasing profitability, and how merging financial and practice-management software is vital for a healthy practice.   Weston Lunsford, CEO: As CEO of Dental Intel, Weston oversees the strategic direction of the company and its products. He manages Dental Intel’s revenue growth and future expansion plans. He also dedicates a large part of his time to be intimately involved with our clients, the dentists, to fully understand their needs, wants and experience with Dental Intel’s products and solutions. Weston has spent the previous 10 years as the principal partner in Lunsford Peck Certified Public Accountants providing services for medical and dental professionals with nearly 2,000 clients. Weston’s vision and desire to create value has emanated passion throughout the company. “We are passionate about what we do… We trust in each other and in our abilities to create something special, somethin

Mission Statement: Kennedy Professional Educational Seminars is committed to providing high quality, clinically oriented continuing dental education in outstanding holiday settings.   Dr. Jack Lipkin, BSC, DMD: Dr. Lipkin obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba in 1970, and his D.M.D. from the University of Manitoba in 1974. In 1979, Dr. Lipkin received his certificate of Fixed Prosthodontics from the State University of New York at Buffalo, New York. He is a full time private practitioner and has practiced as a prosthodontist since 1979.   Dr. Lipkin is an assistant professor in the Department of Dental Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry University of Manitoba. Dr. Lipkin is Vice President of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. He is a member of the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada, the Canadian Dental Association, the International College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration and is a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the

Learn implantology from the legend, Dr. Carl Misch, in this epic, two and a half hour long podcast.   Dr Carl Misch will be starting his 10 day Surgical program on Feb 26-27, 2016 Orlando, Florida with special pricing of $3,400 per session for all Dentaltown members registered before 1/31 www.Misch.com or call 248-642-3199.   Dr. Carl E. Misch is “Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, and Director of Oral Implantolgy (hon) in the School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Dr. Misch serves on the Board of Trustees at the University of Detroit Mercy where he is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics. He is Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry in the Department of Periodontics/Geriatrics and Adjunct Professor at the School of Engineering in the Department of Biomechanics, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He was the Director of the Oral Implantology Residency Program at the University of P

A discussion on human rights and how Dr. Alex Zimmer, DMD spends time volunteering at one of Canada’s finest museums.   Canadian Museum for Human Rights: We invite you to come be inspired at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. We offer something for everyone, from children to seniors.   With 11 galleries, guided tours, interactive experiences, thought-provoking programs and creative use of mobile technology, you’ll want to come see us again and again.   We’ll be pleased to serve you in either one of Canada’s official languages, English or French. Our inclusive design means everyone is welcome to participate and access content equitably.   Dr. Alex Zimmer, DMD: Having over 30 years of experience in family-based dental practice, we are proud to provide the highest quality care;along with our trained support staff, our team works diligently to make sure that each and every visit to our office is a pleasant one. We use advanced procedures, equipment and sterilization standards to ensure that every patient ach

What’s hot and what’s not in pediatric dentistry?   Dr. Cohn graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba in 1991. She furthered her education, completing a post graduate internship in Children's Dentistry at Health Science Centre, Children's Hospital. Dr Cohn regularly attends continuing education programs to stay current in the latest advances in modern Dentistry. While practicing at Kids Dental, Carla continues to support “hospital dentistry” - treating children under general anaesthetic in the operating room.   www.drcarlacohn.com

The Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity is the oldest international dental organization. Alpha Omega (AO) also has the distinction of being the oldest international Jewish medical organization.   AO was founded at the University of Maryland School of Dental Medicine in 1907 by a group of dental students. During those times, Jewish students were not permitted to form social groups so the Maryland students formed AO to fight discrimination. Little did they know but their efforts have created a lasting imprint on AO members to this day. Discrimination is not as prevalent but it still occurs.   The AO international community is comprised of over 100 alumni and students chapters in ten countries. AO is an inclusive organization that welcomes people from all cultural backgrounds but our Vision, Mission, and Values are guided by our three tenets of professionalism, fraternalism, and commitment to Judaic values.   Alpha Omega Vision: An international Jewish dental organization striving to enrich the lives of

I have been treating patients and their families for over 25 years and I still love being a dentist. My goal is to make your dental treatment comfortable, attractive and long lasting. I always ask myself when I’m diagnosing a problem if the treatment I’m proposing is what I’d want for myself or my wife, or my children. I always present multiple options for treatment if possible and let my patient chose what level of care they want.   My wife Tina and I moved from San Antonio to our ranch in Miller Grove, Texas in 1997. We have two grown children, Natalie, James and our daughter-in-law Dorothea. We have two grown children Natalie and James. We enjoy living in the country, gardening, art and spending time with friends.   Education: B.S. in Biology from the University of Houston B.S. in Psychology from the University of Houston D.D.S. from the University of Texas in San Antonio USDI Certificate in Orthodontics Continuing Education courses in: Endodontics, Conscious Oral Sedation, Oral Surgery, Dental Material U

Founder and President Alan Miller (Alan Miller Designed - AMD) launched Picasso in 2009 and forever changed the dental laser industry. Over the past five years Picasso laser technology has been loved, celebrated, and endorsed by clinicians, hygienists, universities, hospitals, dental clinics, and patients around the world. Picasso laser technology has won numerous industry awards, while Alan Miller and AMD LASERS have also been recognized by non-dental associations for innovation, design, technology, and company growth. AMD LASERS rapidly grew and became recognized as the industry leader in soft tissue laser technology. The Company was purchased by DENTSPLY in 2011, expanding its product distribution network around the world.   Miller expressed the company's thoughts on this organizational change. "This is a great outcome for our customers and our company.In taking AMD LASERS private again, we can go back to our roots, focusing on the entrepreneurial spirit that made AMD LASERS one of the fastest growing and

In 1987, Mark Hollis, a practice management consultant in New York City, began to research practice management software for several clients and friends, including a dentist and a family practitioner.   Mark determined that, thanks to their ease of use, Macintosh computers would be best for his clients. He bought a Macintosh II and began looking for suitable software for his friends. A year later, after attending numerous trade shows and seeing many demos, Mark discovered HealthCare Communications, Inc. (HCC). Mark knew that their software was the one that met his criteria, and soon MediMac, DentalMac, and ChiroMac became an integral part of his practice management consultancy.   Mark Hollis had continuous experience with MediMac, DentalMac, and ChiroMac marketing, sales, training and support for the next 15 years. He and his organization supported and consulted with over 600 clients in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. 20-30% of all dentists and physicians who used MediMac, DentalMac, or ChiroMac nation

I am a dedicated and professional specialist in Dental Hygiene with over 11 years of Dental Hygiene experience and 19 years of experience in the dentistry industry.   The LANAP® Procedure (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure - cementum-mediated new periodontal ligament attachment to the root surface in the absence of long junctional epithelium) is a patented, bold breakthrough technique for dentists to treat periodontal disease in a general or periodontal practice setting. It offers your patients a significantly less traumatic alternative to traditional periodontal surgery.   www.LANAP.com

• The early days of Isolite • How Isolite was born from necessity • The importance of reducing cost of labor     Dr. Thomas Hirsch is the inspiration, co-founder, and clinical developer of the Isolite® dental isolation systems. He has operated his private dental practice for over 35 years in Malibu, CA, and specializes in cosmetic dentistry and full mouth reconstruction. He also served for ten years as an instructor of clinical dentistry at the University of Southern California. Dr Hirsch stays on the cutting edge of dental technology by continuing his education in the ever-advancing fields of dentistry. He has incorporated many new technologies in his unique practice, including CEREC dental restorations, cone beam 3-D scanning, guided implant surgery, and most recently is one of 60 dentists in the world to offer pinhole gum rejuvenation, a technology for coronal repositioning of the gingival apparatus in areas of gingival recession. Dr. Hirsch completed his education at the University of Southern California,