Dentistry Uncensored With Howard Farran

Successful dental lab technician, and Dental Technicians Guild member Arian Deutsch has been involved with the industry his whole life. Listen as he discusses the changes and the constants.   Arian B. Deutsch, CDT, DTG   Arian is a certified dental technician who has studied at the University level in the United States and Canada. From 1993 to 2007 he served as general manager for his father’s small, boutique laboratory, Eurotek Dental Concepts in Fairfield county Connecticut, where he specialized in Swissedent technique as taught by Dr. John P. Frush, DDS. In tandem: Studied from 2004-2006 at George Brown City College, Toronto, ON IDEC program. In 2007 he moved to the Phoenix, AZ area and opened his laboratory, Deutsch Dental Arts, where he specializes in ‘life like rehabilitations’ through a variety of traditional and unique implant solutions such as Telescopic implant Bridges and the Marius Bridge. In 2009 he received specialized training from Daniel LeClerc, T.D. and Dr. Yvan Fortin, DMD in Quebec City, Q

Nancy Duque, DDS talks networking, mentoring, and what it's like being a successful woman dentist.   Nancy Duque, DDS has been a general dentist for over 30 years . During her career she has practiced in 4 states, owned practices in 3 of them, associated in many types of offices from private group practice to corporate and has treated patients from FFS to Medicaid, PPO and managed care, worked in a community clinic, been a clinical instructor at 2 dental schools, and currently owns a solo private practice in San Antonio, Texas.   www.tuscanydentalcare.com 210-494-3589 office 210-616-1996 Mobile   Dr.duque@tuscanydentalcare.com

Listen to Tarun Agarwal, DDS explain why you need to accept insurance, why you need to answer the phones on the weekends, how to be a more patient-centric praactice, and other things you need to do today to help your practice succeed.   Dr. Tarun Agarwal represents the next generation of leadership for the dental profession. As a respected speaker, author, and opinion leader, he is changing the way general dentists practice. His common sense approach to business, dedication to clinical excellence, integration of technology, and down to earth demeanor has made him a recognized educator.   www.3d-dentists.com   Dra@3d-dentists.com

Howard and Sheldon talk about the problems surrounding implantology today, and why Blue Sky Bio might be your new best friend.   Currently Chief Technology Officer and co - founder of Blue Sky Bio implants   Previously in private practice from 1982-2010. Practice limited to periodontics and implants. Practiced implant placement exclusively from 1996-2010.   www.BlueSkyBio.com 516-669-0489 516-238-3472   Lerner@BlueSkyBio.com  

Listen to Howard and Rick talk about how Six Months Braces work, why patients prefer it, and how you can implement it into your practice.   Dr. Richard J DePaul, Jr. is the developer of Powerprox Six Month Braces® and a practitioner with over 20 years of orthodontic experience & over a decade of experience teaching doctors orthodontics. Dr DePaul is a recognized pioneer in the field and the most renowned cosmetic orthodontic educator training doctors today.   His profound international success is rooted in his ability to de-mystify orthodontic treatment, making it easy to learn and implement. A 1994 graduate of Case Western Reserve University, he has authored several books, articles, and DVDs on the topic and lectures extensively to sold-out audiences all over the world.   440-646-1000 SixMonthBraces.com   Margie@SixMonthBraces.com

Dr. Stanley explains why he started a makeover TV show, and how his experience has prepared him for what's ahead.   Dr. Stanley studied to become a DDS in Lisbon and has several post graduate degrees in the field of cosmetic dentistry and implant surgery.   He has built one of Portugal’s leading practices and is one of the most reputed dentists in the country.   He lectures regularly all over the world on his work, having spoken in over 27 countries.   In order to help pay for his degree, he was a model with Elite. His first TV commercial was at the age of 15 and he went on to do over 60 TV commercials. This close understanding of the TV industry helped him create over 6 TV shows as the creator, executive producer and host, all in the area of medical makeovers. Recently he starred in his own prime time TV show “Dr. White”, a Portuguese adaptation of "The Doctors" and regularly appears as a guest on CBS's hit show “The Doctors”.   He has also had a few cameo roles in feature films.     He is a published author

You'll hear why Dr. Volker joined Dentaltown, how to get into cosmetic dentistry, and why to continue your education.   Dr. Volker graduated from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. He is the Chairman of the New Dentist Committee and a member of the Continuing Education Committee for the New York State Academy of General Dentistry.  Dr. Volker is a Diplomate of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry, and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American College of Dentists. He is a clinical attending at the Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility on Roosevelt Island, and is in private practice in New York, with an emphasis on cosmetic and minimally invasive dentistry. Dr. Volker has published articles and lectures on such topics as cosmetic dentistry, minimally invasive dentistry, dental materials and dental implants   DentCare Dental 4701 Queens Blvd Suite 407 Sunnyside, NY 11104   (718) 937-6750

Why recent grads have no implant training, what they can do about it, and how VIZSTARA fits into that equation.   Dr. Elian is a former assistant professor and head of the Division of Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. Renowned for his expertise in the evaluation and retreatment of implants, Dr. Elian completed his DDS degree and postgraduate studies in prosthodontics and implant dentistry at NYUCD.     Dr. Elian was director of the Fellowship Program in Implant Dentistry and the director of Experimental Research at NYUCD. He consults on product development for industry manufacturers and is an inventor and expert in both cell culture and tissue engineering. An international instructor, Dr. Elian is a visiting professor at the University of Chietti, Italy, and Tong Ji University, China, as well as Honorary Professor at El Instituto de Investigaciones Craneo Dento Maxilo Facial de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud in Argent

Dr. Park talks about the origins of MegaGen, the first revolution of implantology, and why a second one has already happened.   Dr. Kwang Bum Park graduated Kyung Pook National University, School of Dentistry of Korea in 1985. He finished his residency in periodontics in 1988. After three years of academic teaching and research at Kyung Pook National University, he has been practicing periodontic and implant surgery since 1993. He founded a private dental institute ‘Perio-Line,’ and trained hundreds private practitioners on the topic of clinical perodontics and implant dentistry. He was a visiting scholar at the UCLA School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics in 2000. In 2001, as a founding member, he started a dental hospital network called ‘MIR Dental Network’ which now compises of 21 large multidisciplinary dental hospitals throughout the Korea. He is presently CEO and Chairman of an implant manufacturing company ‘MegaGen’ which he started in 2002. He is the director of MINEC Dental Education Center w

Dr. John C. Kois DMD MSD, director of the Kois Center in Seattle, WA, explains that just because you have a new toy doesn't mean you're good at using it. He also addresses his 'hitman' mentality of the past and his joyous 'healer' attitude today.    Dr. Kois received his D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and Certificate in Periodontal Prosthodontics with a M.S.D. degree from the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics in Tacoma and Seattle and is an Affiliate Professor in the Graduate Restorative Program at the University of Washington. Dr. Kois continues to lecture nationally and internationally, is a reviewer for many journals and is the co-Editor in Chief for The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. Dr. Kois is the recipient of the 2002 Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the World Congress

Patients trust you do take care of their whole mouth. You shouldn't think of yourself as just a general dentist; you are an oral physician!   Dr. Isaac Tawil shares the inspiring words that remind him to always do great work.   345 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11204 (718) 236-1234   Dr. Tawil received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from New York University College of Dental Surgery and has a Masters degree in Biology. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.   Dr. Tawil has received his fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantology, and the Advanced Dental Implant Academy and recognition for Outstanding Achievement in dental implants from the Advanced Dental Implant Academy. He has also received an advanced periodontal training certificate from Harvard school of Dental Medicine, as well as, the President's Service Award for his volunteer work in places like Honduras, Tijuana, and Lima Peru. He volunteered his time along with several other dentists to provide dental care and implant

Would you treat someone for chlamydia over and over again without checking their partner? Maybe you shouldn't treat for perio disease without checking their partner either!   Dr. Burton Langer earned his dental degree from Tufts School of Dental Medicine. He received his Certificate in Periodontics and Masters Degree in Science from Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry in 1966.   He was a former Associate Clinical Professor of Periodontics and the Director of Post Graduate Clinical Periodontics at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.   Dr. Langer was one of the first periodontists  trained in osseointegration by Professor Per-Ingvar Branemark in 1983. His development of new modalities of therapy, such as the early re-entry procedure for bone grafts, the ridge augmentation procedure, the subepithelial connective tissue graft and various flap procedures for implants, have become standard methods of treatment.     Dr. Langer h

"I would like to see every general dentist put an implant in a healthy person with good bone." Listen to Gordon Christensen explain part of his life mission.    Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and Director of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) and Senior Consultant for Clinicians Report (CR) in Utah. PCC is an international continuing education organization that provides courses and videos for all dental professionals. CR offers unbiased research on thousands of dental products. Gordon's degrees include: DDS, University of Southern California; MSD, University of Washington; PhD, University of Denver; an Honorary Doctor of Science from Utah State University, and an honorary Doctor of Dental Education and Research from Utah Valley University. Gordon is a practicing prosthodontist in Provo, Utah. Gordon and Rella's sons are both dentists. William is a prosthodontist, and Michael is a general dentist. Their daughter, Carlene, is a teacher.   Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses 3707 North Canyon Road

Knowing how to perform a certain task really well is not enough to be considered a master. To master anything, learn the theory first and then the practice.   Dr. Smiler graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dentistry in 1964. He attended Boston University, Graduate School of Dentistry, earning a Masters of Science degree in 1968. Following an oral surgery internship and residency at Roosevelt Hospital, New York, he returned to California in 1969, establishing his oral surgery practice. Dr. Smiler has published numerous articles in dental professional literature and contributed to periodicals and text books. He lectures extensively and participates in symposiums both domestically and internationally at universities, academy meetings and implant conferences. He maintains a private practice in Encino, California.   www.smiler.net (818) 995-8601

Dr. Pikos shares in depth information about today's techniques, and tells how to learn the 'Why' of education.   Dr. Michael A. Pikos - Dr. Pikos is originally from Campbell, Ohio. He attended The Ohio State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Pikos completed an internship at Miami Valley Hospital and residency training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Montefiore Hospital. He is a well published author who has lectured extensively on dental implants in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He is also the founder and CEO of the Pikos Institute. Since 1990 he has been teaching advanced bone and soft tissue grafting courses with alumni that now number more than 3000 from all 50 states and 32 countries. Dr. Pikos maintains a private practice which is limited exclusively to implant surgery in Palm Harbor, Florida.   Dr. Michael Pikos Pikos In

We hear dentists say "soft skills don't matter" or "If I just do good work, people will come see me". The fact is that if you believe some of the dentistry dogmas, you're hurting your practice!   Dr. Goodheart graduated from Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS with a degree in Medical Technology (Clinical Pathology Laboratory Tech). He moved from central Kansas to Kansas City and began working in a large medical reference lab, specifically microbiology and immunology. After five years, he ended up as department clinic supervisor and decided to look into dental school. He graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry and then completed a General Practice Residency at the Kansas City VA Med Center. He then purchased a practice in the Kansas City area and has been solo-practitioner in his office since 1995. He completed his Fellowship in the AGD in 2008 and most recently completed his MBA at Oklahoma State University.       6530 Raytown Road, Raytown, MO 64133 / tgoodheart@goodheartdental.com

"Today is going to be my favorite podcast of all time. You were so motivational to me, so inspirational to me!" -Howard     What is TRAC Research? Are sugar substitutes good, or bad? Why are dentures coming back? Listen now as Rella Christensen, RDH, PhD covers all these topics and more.    In 1960, Dr. Christensen received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Southern California, and practiced dental hygiene for over 25 years. She co-founded Clinical Research Associates (CRA Foundation) in 1976, and for 27 years directed this well-known dental products testing institute. Subsequently she served as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Currently she is the team leader of a non-profit institute dedicated to in-depth and long-term clinical studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries, known as Technologies in Restoratives And Caries Research (TRAC Research). She has presented over 1040 dental continuing education programs, totaling over 5200 hours, at U.S. an

According to Howard, "We need a thousand more Von Grows". You'll agree once you hear how he's impacting the dental industry--all from his Provo, UT dental studio.     Von began working in the industry in 1995, at Dentech Dental Lab. He served a mission for his church in Santiago, Chile for 2 years. After that, he moved to Utah, and worked at Utah Valley Dental Lab for 3 years under the tutelage of Mark Willes, studying cosmetic dentistry, and full mouth rehabilitation. In 2006, he began to take a lot of continuing education. Early influences include: Matt Roberts, Naoki Aiba, Michel Magne, Russell DeVreugd, and Nondas Vlachopoulos. Today, he is the founder of the Dental Technicians Guild, owner of Dark Horse Dental Studio, and Damaged Goods. Son of a factory worker, proud father of 4, passionate about dental technology, but mostly the people in it. He is committed to raising the bar of Dental Technology.    von@DarkHorseDentalStudio.com / 801-653-3430   LINKS:  www.facebook.com/darkhorsedentalstudio  https://

"Yoga is a moving meditation." Listen to Dr Hennington explain THE RIGHT WAY to prepare for your day.    David Hennington has been a solo practitioner in Georgetown, Texas since 1991. He has practiced various styles of yoga regularly for over 15 years and in 2012 was certified as a yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance (RYT-200).   LINKS: www.TradeWinds.com   ARTICLES: http://ecodentistryblog.com/2013/03/13/start-your-day-the-yoga-way-at-the-green-dentistry-conference/     doc@tradewindsdental.com / 512-863-6888 x25

Jill Kring Carter explains why you should acknowledge the little problems at your practice and how to work solve them.   LINKS: WWW.PRACTICEPRUDENCE.COM http://practicemanagement.dentalproductsreport.com/management/how-should-i-pay-my-rdh   www.kickyourapps.com CONTACT: 717-951-9313