Dentistry Uncensored With Howard Farran

Learn what's wrong with the way endodontics is being taught today, how your endodontic choices can change your marketing, and the single most important criteria for success. I have been an endodontist for 43 plus years. I founded a group practice of which I am still a full time member. About 30 years ago, we started a company, Essential Dental Systems, 34 years ago to improve and simplfy the placement of posts, the shaping and obturation of root canals as well as introducing a number of improvements made in other areas of dentistry. Through both the practice and the company I do a lot of continuing education specifically in endodontics giving dentists a broader perspective on the options they have available.   mdkdendo@aol.com

The laws dictating what dentists can and can't do are different in Europe than in the US. Mihnea Cafadaru, DDS shares their unique approach.   Dr. Mihnea Cafadaru graduated from the University Victor Babes Timisoara-Romania in 2007. He then started training in implant dentistry and periodontology. In 2008 he finished a one-year specialization in implant dentistry, under the authority of Professor Bratu Emanuel in Timisoara-Romania. Since then, Dr. Cafadaru has focused on learning from the best trainers in Europe, including Inaki Gamborena, Marius Steigmann, Anton Sculean, and Mauro Fradeani. Dr. Cafadaru’s main focus is clinical periodontology and implant dentistry, along with microscope-enhanced dentistry.  In 2013, he started a new project called Dental Clinique by Dr. Cafadaru in Arad, Romania. The dental clinic specializes in implant dentistry, esthetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and periodontal treatments. Also it focuses on LIVE OP TRAINING for doctors from inside and outside Romania. mihneaunu@gmail.co

When Barry Korzen adopted a new tool for his practice, he'd often wonder how in the world he ever did without it. Now he's on the other side of that, bringing money-saving tools to the industry. Find out how and why he made the transition from owning a practice to founding www.Zendo-Online.com. A graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and the Harvard University graduate Endodontic program, Dr. Korzen is the Founder of The Endo Academy (www.TheEndoAcademy.com) and Zendo (www.Zendo-online.com). He was an Associate Professor, Assistant Dean and former Head of the Discipline of Endodontics at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. Besides authoring numerous papers Dr. Korzen has spoken to dental societies and organizations around the world and has delivered lectures at more than twenty universities. He has received fellowships from the American College of Stomatologic Surgeons, the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Korzen is a Past-President of bo

Bill Busch, DMD shares a horrifying story of when he first adopted adopted practice management software, and why he's still ever-optimistic about tech in the future. Dr. Bill Busch graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University College of Dental Medicine in 1989. Followed by a General Practice Residency at The VA Hospital in Topeka, KS. After completing his residency he started as an associate in a group practice in Kansas City, MO for one year and then started his own practice in 1991, North Kansas City Dental. In 2009 he received his Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry MAGD. The practice is a multi-specialty family practice focusing on providing the best patient care and experience. The practice employs every facet of technology available to dentistry today. Dr. Busch has a relentless passion for dentistry and giving back. He is married to his wife Natalie and has four children. He is presently the Team Dentist for the NFL Kansas City Chiefs. Dr. Busch has written many publications, inclu

Stop with the 'verbal vomit'; patients want clear, concise communication--in consumer language; not dentist language. Dr. Bryan Laskin graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and formed the progressive family dental practice Lake Minnetonka Dental in Wayzata, Minnesota. The goal of Lake Minnetonka Dental is to exceed patient and staff expectations, using the latest technology in a friendly and comforting environment. The practice has a keen focus on efficient, esthetic long-term restorative dentistry.  Dr. Laskin is the founder of Prehensile Software, developer of OperaDDS, which allows dentists to communicate simply and securely with staff, patients and colleagues. Dr. Laskin is a basic, advanced and in-office Patterson-certified CEREC trainer. He co-founded and is the moderator of the Minnesota CEREC Study Club; one of the best-attended and progressive advanced CEREC study groups in the nation. Additionally, Dr. Laskin serves as a consultant for a variety of dental manufacturers and

How do you want to retire? Listen to Rob Joyce explain some of your very realistic options. At Edge Wealth, Rob is responsible for providing comprehensive wealth management to individuals as well as retirement plan services to small businesses and their owners. Rob has over 10 years investing and focuses primarily on the investment needs of private practice dentists. Rob's wife, Dr. Kristen Joyce, owns a practice in Milwaukee and his first-hand view of the obstacles and challenges of running your own practice is invaluable to his ability to serve the financial needs of dentists.  Rob also serves as a mentor to the NFL's Business Management & Entrepreneurial program which assists the players in their off-field endeavors. He enjoys the passion entrepreneurs bring to the table and is honored to play a role in their success. www.edgewealthadvisors.com rob@edgewealthadvisors.com

You're a dentist. You want to fix teeth. Mike Bark is a CPA. He wants to help you, so you can keep busy being a dentist.   With nearly 20 years of experience I provide accounting and tax services for mostly dentists. As a Certified Valuation Analyst I have done countless practice appraisals and often help people who are purchasing dental practices.   I have published several articles related to tax law and valuation. I am a moderator on Dental Town in the Practice Transition area     I am married with 4 sons (6 to new born) I'm a pretty good home brewer and cyclist   mike@edgeadvise.com (Email) www.edgeadvise.com (web)   414-759-9629 phone

James H. Hastings, DDS shares specifics about how to continue improving your skills after dental school.   James H. Hastings:   Born and grew up in Denver Military experience: U.S. Army, Field Artillery officer Graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry "A long time ago, before masks and gloves." Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 2014-15   In full-time private practice in Placerville, California and still having fun.   email: jhhdds@gmail.com   Cell: (530) 363-4840  

There's no doubt www.JoshuaScott.com is one of the best websites in dentistry. Learn, from the master, the digital marketing strategies that will blow your mind--on HALF the budget of a big direct mail campaign.   Joshua Scott is a marketing speaker and consultant.  He has been speaking to crowds in convention centers and small groups in boardrooms for over 18 years.  He works with businesses and organizations around the country to inspire their teams and create confident marketing strategies.  Josh has spent the last 13 years in the dental industry working with practices to create profitable marketing investments.      He leads 8E8 Dental Marketing (pronounced “88”), a creative agency specializing in digital marketing solutions. He is also host of the 8E8 Dental Marketing show - a weekly podcast answering dentistry’s most important marketing questions.    Josh grew up off of Compton Avenue on south side of Los Angeles, so he considers himself part “thug.”  Currently he resides in New Albany, Ohio - a white,

Learn Dr. Kuzmak's approach to anterior composite dentistry, and his dental idols from Dentaltown.   I was born and raised in the Baltimore area. I attended University of Maryland Dental School and graduated in 2007. There I was a class President and also ASDA president.    I attended Towson University, graduated 2003 in Bio / pre-med, and also had an art scholarship.    I joined Dentaltown as a senior student and have been active ever since.      Around 2012, I came across "The Disciples of Smithson Thread" and obtained focus and direction in my clinical dentistry. Outstanding direct composite dentistry is my clinical focus, passion, and obsession.   ***   www.towsonview.com     email towsonviewdental@gmail.com

Some of the most forward moving ideas come from outside the dental industry. What can we learn from taking a close look at completely different industries?   Dr. Burleson is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry. He holds additional teaching affiliations with The Children’s Mercy Hospital and Saint Luke’s Hospital Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Teams. He maintains four private practices in Kansas City, Missouri, is the Director of the Leo H. Rheam Foundation for Cleft & Craniofacial Orthodontics and is the nation's largest provider of free orthodontic treatment to children in need through Smiles Change Lives.   In addition to managing a busy private practice, Dr. Burleson is an author, speaker, teacher and consultant to he health professions through private coaching, practice management, business and marketing courses taught throughout North America. Accepted by invitation only, Dr. Bur

Learn who to involve, and when, how to set a longterm plan, and if you need a lawyer (hint: the answer is yes).     As a 40 year commercial real estate veteran, George has spent the last 23 years specializing in negotiating and renegotiating the business elements - the letter of intent terms - of office leases for dentists throughout the USA, saving tens of millions of rental dollars in the aggregate during that period.   George Vaill George Vaill Dental Office Lease Negotiations 34 Edward Drive Winchester, MA 01890   Tel: 800-340-2701 Fax: 781-721-7405 E-mail: George@GeorgeVaill.com   Web: http://www.George Vaill.com

David Moffet, BDS shares exactly how and why you should create watertight customer service.     Dr. David Moffet is a former full time Dentist and now, is the creator of The Ultimate Patient Experience. The UPE is a simple set of very specific, "common sense" patient service steps being used by dentists all over the world, to create unique experiences for their patients. These experiences dramatically enhance patient visit values and repeat visits. The UPE is Dr. David Moffet's “Secret Weapon” that allowed him personally bill $1,826,445 in services in 2011, working only 4 days a week, for 37½ weeks (while was holidaying all over the world the other 15 weeks!). Dr Moffet has refined and perfected this system over the last 17 years, to the point where it's as reliable as a Swiss watch -- no matter where you're located or what kind of practice you are running.    David used the Systems of The Ultimate Patient Experience to increase cash-flow and exponentially grow the value of his own practice. This allowed him

In Europe, there is very little curriculum about aesthetic design rules of anterior teeth. Dr. Jan Hajtó shares some of the principles he's been studying for years.     Dr. Hajtó (1968) graduated from the University of Munich / Germany in 1993. Since 1995, Dr. Hajtó has been running a private practice in the heart of Munich and he specializes in aesthetic fixed prosthodontics and complex restorative dentistry. Dr. Hajtó’s clinical work includes all-ceramic restorations, complex aesthetic cases and implant crowns and bridges. He possesses many years of clinical experience in both conventionally cemented and adhesively bonded all-ceramic restorations. Apart from his clinical activities, he is the author of numerous publications. He is both a nationally and internationally active lecturer in the field of dental aesthetics, all-ceramic restorations, CAD/CAM, digital dentistry and complex prosthodontic treatments. In addition, he is author of the book “Anteriores – Natural Beautiful Teeth”, Teamwork Media, publish

Mark Murphy, DDS specifically addresses Practice management software--that it only shows results; it doesn't drive them. Learn to take advantage of today's dental climate!   Mark is the Principal of Funktional Tracker and Lead Faculty for Clinical Education at Microdental . He also serves on the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy and the Pankey Institute where he also served on the Board of Directors. He practices general dentistry on a limited basis in Rochester, Michigan and lectures internationally on Leadership, Practice Management, Communication, Case Acceptance, Planning, Occlusion and TMD. He is an informative and entertaining speaker, blending a stand-up style of humor and anecdotes with current evidence based research that you can take home and use in your practice right away.   funktionaltracker.com markmurphy@funktionaltracker.com

Howard and Ken discuss the changes from conventional to minimally invasive procedures, surgery, and the changes in endo.   • Graduated Endo from Harvard Forsyth Dental Center in 1981 • International lecturer, author, has been intensely involved in online CE with ROOTS and NEXUS • Global clinical director for Dentaltown.com     www.endosolns.com   kendo@endosolns.com  

Learn why it's important to understand your financial reports, track your performance. And how to get your team on board with improving your metrics.   Jonathan is the founder of DentistMetrics, a professional accounting and performance tracking firm for dentists.   He is also the creator of The Journey to Dental Practice Ownership, an interview series where he interviews dentists who have started their own dental practice as well as world-class consultants.      The interviews focus on the challenges the practice owners had to overcome on their journey to ownership, how they got past the obstacles, and what they feel they did right. The consultants share best practices for new practice owners to help get any new practices on the right track.     website: http://dentistmetrics.com email: jonathan@dentistmetrics.com   toll free phone: 877-265-2121

If you don't know what to look for, it's so easy to get lost in your stats. Listen to Bill Rossi tell you exactly what you should know about your practice's numbers!   Bill Rossi has over 25 years of experience in dental practice management. He and his associates are actively involved in the ongoing management of over 240 practices.   advancedpracticemanagement.com apm@advancedpracticemanagement.com   (952) 921-3360

Ziv Simon, DMD took a non-dentist--someone who doesn't even have a dental degree--and put him through his 7 hour suturing training. After the course, this student got results that were better than some of the dentists. Listen in to learn more.     Dr. Simon maintains a private practice limited to periodontics, dental implants and reconstructive surgery in Beverly Hills, California. He obtained his dental degree from Tel Aviv University. and his periodontal degree from the University of Toronto. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in the specialty of periodontics   Dr. Simon is the president of the Beverly Hills Academy of Dentistry and founder of the Beverly Hills Multidisciplinary Dental Study Group and the Dental Hygiene study club of Beverly Hills. Dr. Simon teaches at the School of Dentistry, University of Southern California. He lectures and publishes on esthetic periodontal surgery, bone grafting and computer-guided implant su

How many dentists do you know who are not incorporated? Corporate dentistry is not unique. Group practices, however, can be.    Dr. Cooper's professional career includes private periodontist, academician, researcher, teacher, practice management consultant, corporate consultant, trainer, seminar director, board director, author, entrepreneur and inventor.   Dr. Cooper has studied with masters in many disciplines, participated in formal business educational programs, and worked as an independent contractor with top-flight consulting companies. In 2011, Dr. Cooper was selected as a coach for the prestigious TED Fellows Program.   The Mastery Company has been in existence since 1984. Dr. Cooper's client experience in dentistry includes solo private practice, small partnered practices, managed group practices and retail corporate enterprises. Dr. Cooper has worked with numbers of health care entities such as insurance companies, clearing houses, bio-technical companies and disease management companies, as well as