Dentistry Uncensored With Howard Farran

What is the uniform precision that goes into the design of an aircraft? What is the system McDonald's follows that makes the same worst burger all over the world? Standard Operating Procedure is a powerful tool. Learn how to use it correctly.   · Studied dentistry at Ruperta-Carola-Universität, Heidelberg, Germany · Specialization in oral surgery (privat practice Dr. Dr. Haessler, Oppenheim, Germany) · oral surgeon · Specialist for oral implantology (DGI, DGZI, BDO, BDZI) · Specialist for paradontology (DGP) · 1998-2005: dental assistant Implant-Education-Center (Dr. Dr. Haessler, Oppenheim, Germany) · guest professorship University Ludhiana, Punjab, India (department oral implantology) · Author of several scientific articles (DPB) · 2005: Founding of Implant Competence Centers in Oehringen, Germany   · Specializations: 3D diagnosis, navigation, oral implantology, augmentation, CAD/CAM   Jan@kielhorn.de    

"Instead of saying 'I have to', say 'I get to'"   Patrick Wahl served as the Director of the Practice Management program at Temple University for 15 years, and was named one of the "Leaders in Continuing Education" by Dentistry Today for seven.   Pat received his DMD from Temple University and his MBA from the University of Phoenix. He completed a General Practice Residency at the Medical Center of Delaware as well as an endodontic residency at the University of Pennsylvania. He practices with his brother and his wife at Wahl Family Dentistry in Wilmington, Delaware.     Pat combines his passion for business and people, helping other successful practices become more successful with his partners Lorraine Hollett and Ginny Hegarty at Office Magic. Pat's new eBook is called "Magic Words & Life Lessons: What to Say and What to Do At Work, At Home, & Everywhere."   Email pat@officemagic.com Cell (302) 229-9520   Web site www.officemagic.com    

"We're a gadget-oriented profession...The reality is patients don't care about any of these things unless it's going to make their life easier, faster, cheaper, better, less painful..." Tell your patients--in their language--the actual benefits of these gadgets.   Founder Big Case Marketing; a niche practice consulting company..    Developer of The McAnally Selling System - Dentistry's only check-list approach to selling backed by Harvard, Stanford, Yale and Columbia research.     Author of multiple #1 books in niche marketing and selling for dentists.   ***   For web-based services, online trainings, low cost options: http://www.bigcasemarketing.com   For Private Consulting - must already be producing $2M+   http://www.meetme.so/jamesmcanally

Is disability insurance right for you? Educate yourself about why and when to get disability insurance, and what to avoid when you do.   Ed Comitz is the founding partner of Comitz | Beethe, a law firm in Phoenix representing dentists all over the country. Comitz | Beethe is consistently ranked as a top boutique law firm in Arizona by Arizona Business magazine, and, according to Ranking Arizona, Comitz | Beethe holds the #1 spot for healthcare firms. The State Bar has acknowledged Ed’s significant contributions to the legal community and for being selected as one of the “Top 100 Attorneys” in Arizona. Ed deals exclusively with private disability insurance claims on behalf of doctors. He has a unique perspective on disability insurance, because in his 20+ years of experience, he’s seen over and over again what happens once it’s actually time to try and collect on a policy. Mr. Comitz is a graduate of Seattle University and Dr. Farran’s alma mater, Creighton University.   www.disabilitycounsel.net   Edward O. C

Listen to Dr. Frank Lauciello's insights into the changes in the industry. Digital is here to stay, maybe you should get on board.   Dr. Frank Lauciello graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), School of Dental Medicine in 1969 and completed his Prosthodontic training at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.  He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Restorative Department at SUNY at Buffalo and was director of the Veterans Administration Advanced Prosthodontic Program from 1973-1998 and Chief of the Dental Service from 1996-1998.  He is presently Director of Removable Prosthodontics Research, Development, & Education for Ivoclar Vivadent, Amherst, NY and Director of the Implant Esthetic Center of Excellence in Sarasota, Florida.     Dr. Lauciello is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and has authored 25+ articles including several chapters of textbooks.  He is actively involved in dental research and new product development   40 Crimson Lane Elma, NY 14059 (716) 691-

Despite the devestating earthquakes in Nepal, Dr. Neil Pande has been thriving. Listen to why he compares our teeth to the earth, and to what he calls Earthquake Dentistry.   General Dental Practitioner in Private Practice Healthy Smiles since 1996   www.smilenepal.com Facebook.com/pande.neil Twitter: @neilpande

Listen to how Fred Margolis, DDS has used lasers to get to where he is today--and it might not be how you think!   Dr. Fred Margolis received his B.S. and D.D.S. from The Ohio State University and his certificate in pediatric dentistry from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Dr. Margolis has been a Clinical Instructor at Loyola University's Oral Health Center and is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Dr. Margolis is director of the Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Ltd. and on the faculty of the University of Genoa School of Dentistry, Italy. He was recently selected by Dentistry Today Journal as a "top clinician in continuing education for 2015." He is co-author of Pediatric Laser Dentistry, which is published by Quintessence. Dr. Margolis is in private practice of pediatric dentistry in Highland Park, Illinois.   www.dentaled.org   kidzdr@comcast.net    

Between marketing, dentistry, and guns see how many gems you can pick up from this frank discussion between Howard and Michael.   Dr. Mike Barr owns a solo fee-for-service in Boynton Beach, Florida. His passions include cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry and online marketing. He wrote a book, “The Complete Website Owner’s Manual for Dentists” and is working on a 2nd edition (coming soon!). He has been a “Townie” since the very first days of DentalTown.com. Mike also has an active blog called, “TheDentalWarrior.com”   www.TheDentalWarrior.com   mike@TheDentalWarrior.com

Dr. Costes had three years between undergrand and dental school to figure out what he was doing. Now he shares the unique principles he learned during that time, and how he's applying them to dental.   --Mark Costes-- - B.A.in Psychology from U.C. San Diego - DDS from Marquette, 2002 - It took 21 attempts and 3 years to get into dental school - Opened six successful dental practices in first seven years of private practice - Founded Horizon Schools of Dental Assisting, has expanded to over 130 locations - Founded Dental Success Institute consisting of live events and dental business coaching   - Host of the Dentalpreneur Podcast   truedentalsuccess.com info@truedentalsuccess.com

Plenty of dentists squirm at the thought of social media marketing. But social media marketing is not scary at all when you realize it's just word of mouth…online.   Jack Hadley teaches social media marketing to MBA students at Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management in Provo, Utah. He is also a founding partner at My Social Practice, an agency that provides social media marketing ideas, content, strategy, and support to dental and orthodontic practices.   http://mysocialpractice.com   jack@mysocialpractice.com

Have composites completely replaced amalgam? Is amalgam obsolete? Listen to Howard and Ron discuss.   Dr. Ron Jackson is a 1972 graduate of West Virginia University School of Dentistry. He has published many articles on esthetic, adhesive dentistry and lectures across the United States and abroad. Dr. Jackson is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a Diplomate in the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry and is Director of the Mastering Dynamic Adhesion program at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.      Dr. Jackson practices in Middleburg, Virginia emphasizing comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry.   www.ronjacksondds.com ron@ronjacksondds.com   540-687-8075

Listen to Erin Elliott explain how you can specialize, and why you should communicate clearly with staff and patients.   Dr. Erin E. Elliott grew up in Southern California before traveling across the country to Western New York to play soccer at a small Christian college, Houghton College.    After graduating Creighton Dental School in 2003 her husband and her settled in North Idaho. Dr. Elliott is an partner at Post Falls Family Dental in Post Falls, ID and is happy doing general dentistry, dental sleep medicine and raising her two sons.   erinelliottdds@gmail.com www.postfallsfamilydental.com   208.773.4579

With traditional methods like gum grafting, Dr. Chao says, "[He] was unable to get the results I wanted. So I realized I had to develop new instruments." Listen to find out the impact his research has had.   John Chao, DDS is a: •Graduate of the USC School of Dentistry •Attorney at Law •Instructor at USC   •Inventor of the Pinhole Surgical Technique     John Chao (626) 308-9104 John@PinholeAcademy.com   PinholeAcademy.com

Some patients with crowded teeth will never think about going to an orthodontist. Tif Qureshi arms general dentists with the training they need to help their patients on the ortho side of things.       Tif Qureshi qualified from Kings College London in 1992. He is a Past President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and sits on the editorial board of Dental Update. Tif has a special interest in simple orthodontics using removable appliances and was the first dentist in the UK to pioneer the Inman Aligner. He was the first dentist in the world to use the Aligner as a major tool for cosmetic dentistry. Tif also pioneered the concept of Progressive Smile Design through Alignment Bleaching, Bonding and is also an experienced teacher in the Dahl concept to assist in minimally invasive dentistry. Tif now lectures nationally and internationally and has had many articles published on all these subjects.   www.iasortho.com   tif@inmanaligner.com

Angie Stone explains why nursing homes are almost always ill-equipped when it comes to oral hygiene, and how to help the patients there keep their teeth!   Angie Stone, RDH, BS began her career in the Navy as a dental assistant. After completing her enlistment, she continued to assist while obtaining her hygiene degree. As Angie practiced hygiene she completed her bachelors in psychology. She has taught in dental assisting and dental hygiene programs. She has also provided onsite education to dental professionals in 40 states and 5 countries and territories. In addition to numerous published articles, her original research regarding xylitol and elders was published in a peer reviewed medical journal in November of 2013. Angie’s book, Dying from Dirty Teeth, was launched in March of 2015. Her company, HyLife, LLC, brings oral care services to dependent elders because they shouldn’t “die from dirty teeth”. Angie is a six time attendee of CareerFusion and was awarded the Sunstar Award of Distinction in 2012

Josh Brower, DDS discusses changes over the past two decades, the truly digital world we live in now, and the predictable (and not-so-predictable) future.   I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1997 after receiving a health professionals scholarship from the US Army. I spent 2 years while in school training with specialists at Tripler Army medical center on Oahu, 2 years training in Germany, and 1 in Louisiana prior to receiving an honorable discharge and entering the regular world of dentistry. I worked in public health, then as an associate, owned a solo practice for over a decade in a rural community, and now own multiple rural and urban practices with multiple associates working with me. I focus my dentistry on dental implants, surgery, and orthodontics and have spent a lot of time designing dental implants, teaching about them, writing journal articles, and helping others make it through the road blocks I encountered along the way.   www.smilesforsiouxland.com browerj@gmail.com   800-516-7631

David Eshom, DDS shares detailed stories of how he's worked to make his practice so unique.   David Eshom graduated 1985, has private practice in San Diego which takes no PPOs and is 100% fee for service, Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, BOD AACD for 6 years, Program Chair or Co-Chair for Professional Education for the AACD for 5 years, Speaker for Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry and lasers for last 15 years. Loves what he does and doesn't want to retire.   http://www.eshomdds.com

Sherran Bard, founder of Dental Practice By Design, explains her humble industry beginnings, why she needed to write her book, and how to ask your patients the right questions!   Sherran Bard was born and raised in Texas. She worked in Dentistry for over 30 years as a Team member and Consultant. She currently owns Dental Practice by Design, an onsite consulting company based in Texas.   When she began as an assistant, she was told she would basically be a janitor for the dentist and the patient; picking up and cleaning up every mess made. Immediately she began to study how to be much more than a janitor to the dentist and patients. She worked for that dentist for seven years before transitioning to another practice. The dentist there encouraged team training and growth. He was a CE junky. Her and the dentist began to work with a consultant.    She then learned to talk to the patients and ask what they wanted, rather than telling them. She has since retired from the practice atmosphere and has started teaching

Dino Napoletano, DMD talks about his sloppy college beginnings, why dentistry captivates him, and how he learned to do the impossible.   Son of Italian immigrants, born 1960 in Middletown, NY; BA Biology/Zoology with minor in Psychology Saint Leo University, St, Leo, FL (1983); DMD Boston University (1987); GPR UAB Veterans Hospital, Birmingham, AL (1988); Solo Practice (Donato Dental, PLLC) since 1988; Affiliate Medical Staff Member Orange Regional Medial Center, Middletown, NY since 1989; Integrated 3 wavelengths of lasers, Cerec, Lanap, and microscopes in 18 months (2004-2005). President & CEO A&D Management Inc, a commercial real estate development and management company since 1991 with majority of tenants being dentists; Dental Technology Integration Consultant, Donato Dental Systems, LLC since 2008; President & CEO of D&R Management, LLC, a commercial & residential property management company, Belleair Beach, FL since 2010; Authored numerous articles on dental technology integration.

Ivoclar Vivadent AG CEO Robert Ganley explains this one rule of introducing people--not to your products--but to who you are as a company.   Mr. Robert A. Ganley has been Chief Executive Officer at Ivoclar Vivadent AG and served as its Chairman of the Corporate Management since 2003. Mr. Ganley served as an Executive Vice President - Operations of Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. from 1987 to 1990 and President from 1990 to 2003. He served as Vice President of Finance - Administration of Williams Gold Refining Inc. from 1980 to 1986.     www.ivoclarvivadent.us