Dentistry Uncensored With Howard Farran

• Major trends in clinical dental materials • Major trends in dental technology • Major trends in dental education delivery and formatting : new education technologies and preferences are altering access and consumption of information  • Major trends in the evolution of patient treatment options • Trends in the evolution of the dentist – patient interaction • New clinical standards : in the next 12 months, in the next 5 years     Dr. George Freedman is a founder and past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a co-founder of the Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. He is a Visiting Professor at the MClinDent programme in Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry, BPP University in London. His most recent textbook, “Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry” is published by Elsevier. Dr Freedman is the author or co-author of 12 textbooks, more than 700 dental articles, and numerous webinars and CDs and is a Team Member of REALITY. Dr Freedman wa

• Creating a practice vision   • Changes in Endodontics in past 25 years (technology, competition, success/failure)   • When to buy/move into new technology   • and more       Edward Carlson, BS, DDS:     • Raised in Utah the son of a Turkey Rancher.  • Attended BYU with a BS in Zoology and minors in Chemistry and English. Degree awarded in 1980.  • Attended West Virginia University for Dental School 1979 to 1983, DDS degree.  • Worked as a general dentist for the IHS in Ft. Duchesne, Utah for four years -- Lt. Commander in USPHS.  • Endodontic training at the VA hospital in Long Beach, California, certificate program 1987-1989.  • Board Certified by American Board of Endodontists 1994, Certificate No. 1000.  • Co-founded The American College of Endodontists, Fellow in International College of Dentists.  • Established Superstition Springs Endodontics in 1999.  • Eagle Scout, awarded Silver Beaver in 2013.       ed.carlson@superendo.com Superendo.com

Two successful dentists talk about breaking the ice with patients, and how their comedy has changed their practices for the better.       Jimmy Earll:   • Solo private practice in the Sacramento area • Started stand up comedy 2007. • Performed on the Vegas strip (Mandalay Bay, Bally's, Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas Hilton and the Rio) • Performed for a Prince in Saudi Arabia, opening for Edwin San Juan. • Was in the 2009 San Francisco Comedy Competition, Las Vegas World Series of Comedy.  • Performed in close to 70 comedy clubs around the world and have worked with Carlos Mencia, JoKoy and Norm McDonald     www.facebook.com/jimmyearll

• Stretching vs. Yoga • Value of moving (mindfully) • Importance of breath • "Pushing" yourself-how much is too much? Why? • Living a life with gratitude and joy-one trillion reasons! • Yoga & Pilates-two different fruits; but oh so good for you! • Atha = Now! That all-important word!     Juli Kagan “Moving You Intelligently”™   Known as The Mindful Body Expert, Juli believes the mind-body connection is vital for mental, physical, and spiritual well-being; but her greatest pleasure is sharing her knowledge with others - whether in a tent in the African Mara, on a cruise ship in Tahiti, or privately, teaching Yoga or Pilates one-on-one, “working with the body in front of her.”   Author of the book Mind Your Body, Juli is passionate about intelligent movement. She has a unique understanding of biomechanics, ergonomics and expertise in posture; coalesced as a registered dental hygienist, previous dental (and hygiene) school clinical instructor and lecturer as well as a 600-hour Pilates Instructor and 500-hou

• Half of graduating dental students will never own a practice • There is still opportunity in this ever changing landscape • We are fighters for the entrepreneurial spirit - We believe • 4 key stages for an E-dentist (Buy, Build, Grow, Wealth) • You MUST start thinking like a CEO (Builder, visionary, leader) • Tools the tech savvy dentists are using       We are a CPA firm that only work with Dentists. We help Doc BUY their first practice. We help Doc BUILD their practice with tools and processes. We help Doc GROW their practice with branding and expanding. We help Doc achieve WEALTH turning active income into passive. We talk with our clients every week. We are very involved in their success.       www.RealTimeCPAs.com   One of our vendors did a video on us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEX5NB02q7Y   Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9_dqCASfDKjl4iZlqP6Isw   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realtimecpas

• How to sell more dentistry and save more lives • Dentistry Is A Branch of Medicine • Defining our role in healthcare • Health, Function, & Aesthetics (Comprehensive approach)     Dr. Glasper, the comprehensive dentist, graduated from Howard University Dental in 1991. She completed her residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, NJ and trained with thought leaders such as Pete Dawson and Frank Spears. Sixteen years ago she opened her practice in Marriottsville, MD. In 2013 she started an oral health campaign committed to advancing the perception of dentistry; the campaign is called Teach Me Dental. Recently She's started a consulting firm The Comprehensive Dental Continuum. Currently she is the spokeswomen for the American Heart Association of Maryland. For more than 20 years, she has inspired her patients to be their own healthcare advocates through a comprehensive and holistic approach to dentistry. She believes open communication and patient education, transforms patients into inf

Dan Marut started Quality Dental Plan. Is it slow out the gate, or has QDP hit the ground running?     Dan Marut, DMD established Quality Dental Plan in October 2009 after three years of rigorous testing and development. His vision for QDP is to connect dentists looking to make a difference in their communities with new patients, while giving people without dental insurance a compelling reason to go to the dentist. Dr. Marut is committed to helping dentists achieve a sense of financial well-being and independence from insurance companies and provides the program structure and marketing materials to support them in this endeavor through QDP.   Dr. Marut is also sought-after lecturer whose articles have been published in several dental trade publications, including Dentistry Today and Dental Tribune.    A native of New Jersey, Dr. Marut always dreamed of moving out West. He realized that goal in 2002, when he bought a dental practice in Ashland, OR. He has been honored as the “Best Dentist in Ashland”, which he

•What is Ethical Sales? •Some of the biggest mistakes Dentists make in their communication  •My eight step process •Why dentists find it challenging discussing fees with their patients •What is important in order to hear a "yes" more often  •Why technical skills are important, it only accounts for a small percentage in hearing a yes from your patients •Why everyone in the practice is involved in sales  In 1997, two Dentists took part on Ashley’s Ethical Sales & Communication Programme and since then, over 8500 delegates have now taken this Programme world-wide. This programme is legendary in the U.K. Dental World and is probably the most sought after programme in Dentistry today. Ashley has delivered this programme in 14 different countries, including Estonia, Serbia Canada, five times in the USA.  Apart from the Ethical Sales & Communication Programme, Ashley delivers other programmes including creating a World Class Patient Journey, Creating a High Performance Team, High Impact Presentation Skills P

•Importance of training •Morning Huddles  •Hand offs •Great Staff Communication  •Staff support doctor and doctor support staff  •Use of headsets in the office  •Much more     I have a bachelor’s degree in human resources and a master’s degree in organizational development. What is that, you might ask? Basically, I have spent years learning how to deal with people in the context of an organization. Before entering the dental field I was a retail store manager, outside sales person, and technical recruiter. After graduating dental school, my husband Tony asked me to help him run is scratch dental office.    We opened our first practice in January 2003 outside of Baltimore, MD. With some more advanced training from a great dental training company, we took our practice from $0 with 0 patients in 2003 to about $120K a month in collections in 2007.   In January 2007, we took our entire staff to Carlsbad, CA (north of San Diego) for hygiene training and fell in love with Southern California. We sold our house and o

Dr. Dan Fischer, founder and president of Ultradent Products, Inc., shares the minimally invasive approach that surrounds everything he does.     Dr. Dan E. Fischer graduated from Loma Linda University in 1974. Following graduation, Dr. Fischer maintained a full-time private practice for 15 years. Since 1990 he has been practicing dentistry part time while working extensively in the research and development of many products used in the dental profession. He is president and CEO of Ultradent Products, Inc., an international dental manufacturer that owns and operates offices in nine countries throughout the world in addition to its U.S. headquarters. In 2013, the Utah Governor’s Office for Economic Development named Dr. Fischer International Man of the Year for Ultradent’s success in establishing and sustaining economic and cultural relations throughout the world. The Loma Linda University School of Dentistry named Dr. Fischer Alumnus of the Year in 1994 and bestowed upon him its prestigious Distinguished Alumn

ZendyHealth:   • helps providers solve the problem of having open appointments that they are unable to fill. • matches cash-paying patients to practitioners who need to fill scheduling holes • supplements business and helps providers bypass some of the challenges that insurance brings to the table.    Dr. Banthia is a double Board Certified surgeon and a graduate of Stanford, UCSF, and Columbia / Cornell University hospitals. Dr. Banthia and his Medical Advisory Team are responsible for the vision of ZendyHealth and the array of services and procedures that can be delivered to the consumer in safe and cost ­effective ways. Dr. Banthia has specialized expertise in minimally invasive procedures and has delivered lectures to plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons and dermatologists throughout the country as well as internationally. In 2006, 2008, and 2011, Dr. Banthia was recognized as a “Top Doctor” or “Top Surgeon” in Silicon Valley.   Dr. Silegy is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicin

•Keeping patients as the #1 Focus of front office team members •Retaining existing patients and in-office referrals •Continuing education for the front office team member     Lisa Marie Spradley, FAADOM, the Front Desk Lady, has worked in the dental front office for nearly 20 years and understands the struggle to put the patient’s needs first while still taking care of the business of the front office. As a consultant and speaker, she trains the dental team to focus on the patient which leads to more production and increases in-office referrals. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry 2015 by Dental Products Report, Lisa is a published author having written articles for industry publications such as Dentistry IQ, The Dental Geek, AADOM Observer, and AGD Impact. She is an active, lifetime member and Fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM). In 2014, Lisa Marie was chosen as the AADOM Office Manager of the Year.     www. FrontDeskLady.com   LisaMarie@FrontDeskLady.com

•Bruxism and OSA •What to do with bruxing patients •Know when to treat and when to refer. •Work with your local MD's •Positive effects of cannabis oil     Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006 and is also a board licensed Acupuncturist. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing. He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research facility in Korea. In 2011, he became a board licensed RPSGT, the first and so far only, dual degreed dentist and RPSGT. He is the founder

•What is Style Italiano? •Philosophy of the group •Members of the group •Past present and future of the group •Styleitaliano and USA dental market •Why Styleitaliano?     Prof. Angelo Putignano MD, DDS   • M.D. degree and D.D.S. post graduate certificate from University of Ancona-Italy • Full professor in Restorative Dentistry at School of Dentistry Polytecnique University of Marche-Ancona-Italy • Head of Operative dentistry and Endodontics department at School of Dentistry Polytecnique University of Marche-Ancona-Italy • Dean School of Dental Hygienist Polytecnique University of Marche-Ancona-Italy • Active Member Italian Society of Operative Dentistry (SIDOC)  • Founding Member Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (IAED) • Active Member European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED)  • Founding member of “StyleItalino“ • Private practice limited to Restorative Dentistry in Ancona , Italy • He is co- author of the book “Adhesive Dentistry: the Key to success” edited by Quintessence International. • Co-Auth

•Where are we in Dentistry and where are we heading?   •What are the challenges that face younger dentists and new graduates?   •What has brought on these challenges   •How to try to solve these challenges   View 'Ultradent receives Golden Hands Award': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBSY4hWqezE     Graduated from USC School of Dentistry in 1992 and have been practicing for almost 24 years. Private Practice in Beverly Hills.   TEACHING   2001-2003 Clinical Instructor, U.S.C 1993-1994 Associate Instructor, U.S.C., Restorative Dentistry 1992-1993 Associate Instructor, U.S.C., Fixed Prosthodontics   POSITIONS   2012 - Present FOUNDER & CEO, California Dental Expo 2010 – MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN, Alpha Omega, Los Angeles Chapter 2007 – 2010 REGENT, California, Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity 2007 – PROGRAM CHAIRMAN, Philanthropy Dental Seminar 2003 – 2004 PRESIDENT, Alpha Omega, Los Angeles Chapter 2002 – 2003 PROGRAM CHAIRMAN, Alpha Omega, Los Angeles Chapter 2001 – 2002 TREASURER, Alpha Omega, Los A

C.R.U.S.H. It: Contintue your education Relationships win Understand your options Start with you Hone your external team     Dr. Rice graduated in 1994 from UB Dental school. In 1995, he completed a GPR. From there, he completed continuums at the Pankey Institute, The Dawson Center & The Spear Center. He is the founder of the nations largest dental student and new dentist network, igniteDDS and maintains his practice in East Amherst, NY.     David Rice david.rice@ignitedds.com www.ignitedds.com

Manraj Bath, DMD discusses lip augmentation, dental implants, and why his office hardly ever gets dry sockets.     Dr. Bath spent his childhood years in Warren, Pennsylvania before completing his studies in chemistry and biology at Erie's Gannon University. Dr. Bath earned his DMD degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he received the AAOMS excellence award in oral surgery. He then completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland and Mt. Sinai Medical Center where he received extensive training in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and laser-assisted procedures and was Chief Resident. He is certified by the Ohio State Dental Board to provide training to other doctors and surgeons in the field of OMS and lectures frequently on both the local and national levels.   Dr. Bath maintains three OMS offices in the Columbus, Ohio area where he practices a full range of OMS procedures with emphasis in oral reconstruction through bone gra

Sara Fossen discusses how to make your practice truly stand out, how to be a more effective leader, and how to make sure the solution doesn't sound worse than the problem when talking to patients!     Hi—I’m Sara Fossen. I am a practice management coach. I run and own a business which assists doctors with the overall effectiveness within their business. I’ve been in this field for 17 years. I’ve had the great fortune of working with practices all over the world. My background includes office from London, to Canada to small town USA. My degrees are in business and communication. But, what really gives me credibility is my talent or knack to relate with people. What I do is assist doctor or business owners with their bottom line. I teach people how to “wow” their patients and simplify systems.  All of my work is about getting patients and medical practices healthy, increasing profits, leading the team, and driving the bottom line. My work is all about effectiveness and implementation. At the end of the day, wha

Claudia Lovato shares some red flags that indicate your team isn't happy, and how to hire the right people.     Claudia started her career as a dental assistant in 1995. She founded her consulting and training business, Morado Innovative Solutions in 2005. In 2009, Claudia took a position teaching dental assisting to college age students. Claudia found it very challenging to manage, motivate and lead millennials and spent 6 years mastering the task. Her student outcomes, which include student retention, 100% pass rate, best attendance, compliance and most importantly, job placement, are her proudest career achievements.   Her passion for all things dental and collaboration with some of the brightest stars in dentistry are what led Claudia to create the Morado Dental Academy-a soft landing place for dental professionals. Here, you will find encouragement, support and valuable learning programs and systems to help you reach and exceed your goals for your practice.   Claudia’s personal mission is to help you get

Dr. Thomas Giacobbi interviews Howard Farran for his new book, Uncomplicate Business.   To purchase or learn more about Uncomplicate Business, visit www.howardfarran.com