Dentistry Uncensored With Howard Farran

Howard and Robert discuss how you can pick the best case for painless porcelain veneers, how to avoid causing pain to patients, and the mystery of occlusion.     For over 30 years, Dr. Robert Ibsen has been creating beautiful porcelain veneer smile transformations without ever removing sensitive tooth structure or requiring any shots or temporaries. He is a graduate of the USC School of Dentistry and the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Ibsen co-authored the first textbook on adhesive restorative dentistry.     www.smilesimplicity.com info@smilesimplicity.com (805) 406-5925

Lorne Lavine, DMD has a background that makes him the perfect person to help you go paperless.     Dr. Lorne Lavine, founder and president of The Digital Dentist, has over 30 years invested in the dental and dental technology fields. A graduate of USC, he earned his D.M.D. from Boston University and completed his residency at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY. He received his specialty training at the University of Washington and went into private practice in Vermont until moving to California in 2002 to establish DTC, a company which focuses on the specialized technological needs of the dental community.   Dr. Lavine has vast experience with dental technology systems. He is a CompTia Certified A+ Computer Repair Technician, CompTia Network+ certified and will soon be a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator. As a consultant and integrator, he has extensive hands-on experience with most practice management software, image management software, digital cameras, intraoral cameras, computers, networks

Andy Mancini, DMD, Julie Wilcox, and the team at Sedation Ready, Inc. teach exactly how and why a team should always be ready for immediately responding to an emergency in the office.     Sedation Ready, Inc. was formed by dentists for dentists. Plenty of offices use sedation techniques. With hands-on, intimate instruction, Sedation Ready helps prepare office teams for the worst of emergencies. There are lots of myths about emergencies and deaths at dental offices. Sedation Ready bravely addresses these taboos by simulating all kinds of emergency scenarios. Your team can be cool and collected during emergencies, and save lives in the process.     www.sedationready.com   844-787-3239

Rodrigo Cunha discusses: •The Importance of Dentin Preservation - An Evidence Based Approach •Using technology in order to preserve tooth structure during Endodontic treatment •TRUShape files and Dentin Preservation     Rodrigo Sanches Cunha DDS MSc PhD FRCD(C) Associate Professor and Division Head of Endodontics, at the College of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Manitoba, Canada.  Department Head, Restorative Dentistry Guest speaker at many events in Brazil, Argentina, Canada, UAE and USA.  Published a multitude of papers and abstracts in several peer reviewed journals Participated as the author and co-author of several Book Chapters in Endodontics Textbooks. Member of the Scientific Board for both the IEJ and JOE. Private practice limited to Endodontics since 1995 Member of the American Association of Endodontics (AAE) Member of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics (CAE) Member of the International Association of Dental Traumatology

Patient-centered care means something different to everyone. Nareg Apelian, DMD shares exactly how he does it the right way!     Graduated in 1996 from Universite de Montreal.  Worked in a low socioeconomic demographic for 19 years.  Hired by McGill University in 2014 to take care of the clinical courses of the 3rd year students and directing the CE program.     nareg.apelian@mcgill.ca

John Heimke, DMD shares details about full arch implants, and why he loves Digital Smile Design.     John Heimke DMD General Dentistry is an accomplished Cosmetic/Implant Dentist with over 26 years of experience. Dr. Heimke is known for his exceptional talents and unique skill sets in creating, amazing - Natural Rejuvenated Smiles.    Dr. John Heimke is a 1989 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, earning his degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). He also earned a graduate degree, Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Emory University. His Residency: Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry was completed at Ft. Benning, Ga., while serving in the U.S. Army Medical Department. He later completed his service with the U.S. Army at the 2nd Field Hospital, 576th Dental Detachment, Bremerhaven, Germany. Dr. Heimke is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and Fellow of The Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Heimke is a graduate of the Misch Implant Institute, Dental Implant

Justin Moody, DDS shares how easy, predictable, and successful implants can be for general dentists.     I was the 5th generation to be raised on the Moody Ranch in Northwest Nebraska. Attended the University of Nebraska for undergraduate and the University of Oklahoma for my Doctor of Dental Surgery. Returned home to my hometown of Crawford Nebraska upon graduation and began my lifelong quest for continuing education. Have received my Diplomate in the American Board of Oral Implantology, Diplomate/Masters/Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Fellow and Associate Fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Masters and Fellow at the Misch International Implant Institute, Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and am a Mentor at the Kois Center in Seattle Washington. I currently manage a small group of general dentistry practices in Western Nebraska and currently live and practice in Rapid City South Dakota where my practice is limited to Dental Implants

Learn Dr. Coachman's digital workflow, and why he teaches dentists how to speak 'patient'.     Dr. Christian Coachman graduated in Dental Technology in 1995 and in Dentistry at the University of São Paulo/Brazil in 2002. He is a member of the Brazilian and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Moreover, Dr. Coachman attended the Ceramic Specialization Program at the Ceramoart Training Center, where he also became an instructor.   In 2004, Dr. Coachman was invited by Dr. Goldstein, Garber, and Salama, of Team Atlanta, to become Head Ceramist of their laboratory, a position he held for over 4 years.    Dr. Coachman worked with many leading dentists around the world as Dr Van Dooren (Belgium), Gurel (Turkey), Fradeani (Italy), Bichacho (Israel), Ricci (Italy) and Calamita (Brazil).   Currently works at his family Dental Clinic in Sao Paulo-Brasil, together with his father, uncle and brother. Also works as a consultant for Dental companies and offices, developing products and implementing concepts and has lectu

You're constantly either selling or being sold. Renowned speaker and author Grant Cardone tells dentistry exactly why "sales" is not a bad word.     Grant Cardone is a New York Times bestselling author of four books since the 2008 economic collapse, international speaker, business innovator and leading social media personality in the world today.   Cardone owns multiple companies; Cardone Training Technologies, Inc., the most viewed sales training platform in the world, Cardone Group, a software and technology business, Grant Cardone TV, the first business and entrepreneur on-demand platform of it's kind, and Cardone Acquisitions, a national real estate company with over $500m in real estate transactions.     www.grantcardone.com   300 71st Street, Suite #620 Miami Beach, FL 33141 800-368-5771

When Mike Cataldo, CEO of Convergent Dental, first started building the company, the industry was skeptical about their product. He explains the must-haves in building a real, credible, and lasting business, and how Convergent's product has been so rapidly adopted, despite initial doubt.     Seasoned entrepreneur/CEO.  Founded, funded, built and sold MediVation Inc. to McKesson Corp. in 2000.  Served as an investor, advisor and/or board member in several healthcare-oriented startups.  Over 30 years of experience in healthcare technology companies.     ConvergentDental.com info@convergentdental.com

The best time to learn implant surgery is right now.     After graduation from Kilbourne High School and NLU, Dr. Costello received his doctorate from LSU School of Dentistry in 2005. Dr. Costello decided not to specialize after dental school even though he finished first in his class. Instead, he elected to focus his practice on implant surgery and restorations. He is a member of American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association and Northeast Louisiana Dental Association. He completed the MCG/AAID Comprehensive Training Course in Implant Dentistry in 2009. In 2011, he became one of four Louisiana dentists to be awarded board certification and Associate Fellowship in Implant Dentistry by the AAID. He is also one of the few general dentists in Northeast Louisiana who is certified in IV Sedation. Now Dr. Costello shares his passion of implant dentistry with others by teaching implant surgery. He has taught nationally and internationally with IMPLANT KNOW HOW and AI

Dr. Kammer shares how he continually finds joy despite major professional (and persona)l set backs.     For more than 20 years, Dr. Chris Kammer has been at the forefront of emerging technologies and approaches in dentistry, and has become America’s most active advocate for the “oral systemic” approach of disease prevention. A founding member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Kammer has spent his career introducing and implementing technologies that have revolutionized dental treatment – changing lives, improving systemic health, and creating beautiful smiles. His work with the oral systemic approach, a recent movement in medicine and dentistry that improves general health by optimizing oral health, has helped many of his patients gain increased resistance to chronic disease, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer, and Alzheimer’s, as well as pre-term birth, and obesity. His work in cosmetic dentistry has helped to change dental protocol in America and abroad.   Dr. K

It's easier than you may know to think like a patient. Especially when it comes to your marketing, you need to stop thinking like a dentist.     Naomi Cooper is President of Minoa Marketing, a dental marketing and social media firm founded in 2010. She also serves as Chief Marketing Consultant for Pride Institute.    With over 15 years of B2B and B2C marketing experience, Naomi is known for the depth and breadth of her marketing expertise, her ability to build brands while stimulating consumer response and her extensive executive leadership experience.    Naomi is a published author, a regular columnist in Dental Products Report & Inside Dentistry, a sought-after speaker and a dental industry opinion leader who was recently named to Dental Product Reports’ 2015 Top 25 Women in Dentistry.   In her role as a consultant, Naomi advises dental & specialty practices as well as dental-facing companies, offering strategic marketing implementation services, generating actionable leads, measuring return on inve

We can spend years perfecting our systems to maximize clinical efficiency. But we don't know what we don't know. Listen in and let Scott Perkins explain a little about efficiency.     General Dentist with an emphasis on efficiency in clinical productivity. Author of the 15 Minute Crown Procedure and 15 Minute Molar Endo published in Dentaltown. Inventor of "The Impression GunRack" and the Samurai Precision Bur. Speaker, primarily on the subject of Clinical Efficiency and also teaches hands-on clinical workshops on molar endo.     Scottperkinsdds.com Perkttocs@gmail.com 713-213-7678

Deana Zost is a walking, breathing example of what an office manager should be. Why does she do what she does, and what keeps her going and going?     Deana Zost, Dental Nerd/Office Manger/Vice President of the DFW Chapter of A.A.D.O.M, 2015 Scholarship Recipient to AADOM's National Conference in August 2015, Sunshine Spreader, Runner, Cyclist, Bikram Yoga Lover. I have enjoyed 24 years of caring for patients with some of the best people I've ever met. I have been so fortunate to learn every aspect of working in dentistry except being the dentist (but I do joke that "although I'm not a dentist, I play one on TV.) My joy comes from seeing so many people have life transformations due to the confidence and health that dental treatment has provided for them. My heart for people drives my love for jumping out of bed everyday. It's exciting because you never know who you are going to meet, what you are going to learn from them, and how you have the ability to change a patient's perception of dentistry. I love, love

Learn HIPAA/OSHA compliance, billing, dental and medical coding, and a lot more.     Robin Morrison’s passion for dentistry and health care, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, lead her to become the founder of two successful companies. She is the president of RLM Healthcare Marketing & Consulting, Inc., founded in 1997, and Dental Consultant Connection, founded in 2011.   Robin began her career in dentistry in 1981, working in an exceptional dental practice as an office administrator and marketing director. In 1997, she began to live her dream and launched her first business, RLM Healthcare Marketing & Consulting. As many entrepreneurs do, Robin recognized more business opportunities and needs, and couldn’t resist launching her second business, Dental Consultant Connection (DCC). DCC connects dental consultants and dentists to ensure the practice selects the right consultant to fit their needs. DCC has formed a “dream team” of 35 brilliant dental consultants who specialize in niche areas of den

Dr. Mark Bowes shares his awesome insights about the new way--the only way aesthetic dentistry should be performed.     Mark qualified from the University of Witwatersrand in 1981. He then spent 23 happy years in private practice in London before ` seeing the light` and returning to Cape Town. He was a member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, the American Equilibration Society, and a Fellow of the International Congress of Implantologists, is a registered ITI speaker and has been involved in numerous international Study Groups. On his return to Cape Town he was approached to start the South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (www.saaad.co.za), of which he is now President.   Mark’s passion and focus lies in Cosmetic and Advanced restorative dentistry and he has been involved in all aspects of Implant dentistry. He has pioneered new exciting forms aesthetic adult orthodontic treatments, which has revolutionized the way he practices Aesthetic Dentistry. He has been involved in the Digital Smile

Eric G. Jackson, DDS shares a few ways that a multidisciplinary approach to general dentistry can help you and your patients in ways you might not think.   Dr. Jackson received his DDS degree in 2005 from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Since 2009 he has owned and operated his private practice, Oral Health Care Professionals LLC, in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Jackson holds Fellowship status in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the International College of Dentistry, and the Academy of Dentistry International. Additionally, he holds a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Jackson has served on the Chicago Component of the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry since 2010 and is presently serving as President of the organization for 2015-2016. He has served as the official team dentist of the Chicago Bandits women’s professional fastpitch softball team since 2013. Dr. Jackson is actively committed to providing quality dental care to patients of all income levels

Learn the current state of corporate dentistry, how to get huge discounts on product, and how you can follow the some of the same growth models of the big dogs.     Dr. Scott Leune has owned 11 startup practices, has helped build over 60 other startups for dentists across the country, helps manage over 130 practices through his powerful outsourcing services, has built a lucrative exit path for dentists selling their practices, and provides intense dental business training seminars to dentists and staff throughout the year. He is one of the most subscribed-to people on Dentaltown.     www.BreakawayPractice.com   8000 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, suite 300 San Antonio, TX 78230 210-899-4500    Info@breakawaypractice.com

Scott Leune is bringing insane value to the industry. Listen in to see how powerful outsourcing can be for your practice (and learn an inherent corporate dentistry weakness).     Dr. Scott Leune has owned 11 startup practices, has helped build over 60 other startups for dentists across the country, helps manage over 130 practices through his powerful outsourcing services, has built a lucrative exit path for dentists selling their practices, and provides intense dental business training seminars to dentists and staff throughout the year. He is one of the most subscribed-to people on Dentaltown.     www.BreakawayPractice.com   8000 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, suite 300 San Antonio, TX 78230 210-899-4500    Info@breakawaypractice.com