Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Dr. Phillip's passion is to empower children and adults to enjoy ultimate oral health and avoid unnecessary dental treatments. Tooth decay and gum disease are preventable and can be reversed with early detection, adequate home care, and good health education. Mouth health impacts general health. If we prevent transfer of oral disease, will this limit chronic health conditions that often appear to afflict generations of some families? • Author, Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye • Founder and CEO of Zellie's Inc • Private Practice as DDS – UK, Switzerland and, US. Faculty at U of R - Pediatric, Special Needs Care, and Geriatric Specialties www.Zellies.com www.UltimateOralHealthGuide.com

Dr. Brian Harris and Dr. Steven Frost sat down to discuss emergency dental care, endodontics, and much more! www.OnCallDental.com

Dr. Nate Farley is an outright nerd who found his passion in dentistry. He practices as a Prosthodontist at Gundersen Health Systems in Southwestern Wisconsin. He is originally from Northern California, completed his undergraduate degree at BYU before heading east to attend dental school at The Ohio State University, and stayed at OSU for his prosthodontic residency. There, he earned a Masters of Science with his thesis challenging the accuracy of CAD/CAM surgical guides against traditional guides used for implant placement. A couple of years into practice, he received board certification in Prosthodontics. As a true nerd, he loves to push the boundaries of digital dentistry through use of intraoral scanning, 3D modeling, virtual wax ups and implant planning, and in-office 3D printing. He taught himself web development while in his undergrad, created an online forum for his dental class to discuss concept and share files, co-created dentaltoons.com in dental school, co-created whatimplantisthat.com in his residency, and continues to build online dental resources through Infodontics, LLC, which he co-founded with Dr. Kent Howell. Outside work, Dr. Farley loves to hike, ride bikes, and build Legos with his wife and 3 kids. Dr. Kent J. Howell is a Prosthodontist who maintains a specialty practice limited to Prosthodontics in Mesa, AZ. Dr. Howell attended Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, OH and then completed a 3 year prosthodontic residency at The Ohio State University. During his residency, he earned an M.S. degree in the study of dental implants where his thesis challenged the accuracy of a new cad/cam technology called the Encode system from Biomet 3i. He is also the co-founder of Infodontics LLC, and co-creator of whatimplantisthat.com. Whatimplantisthat.com is a free online resource to aid in the identification of dental implants all over the world. There are over 900 implants found on the site and it has been available online since 2010. It was the inspiration for the FIRST mobile app for dental implant identification in the world, created and launched in 2013. Dr. Howell loves to play golf, restore smiles, and spend time with his family. www.WhatImplantIsThat.com

Pofong is a final year dental student, currently enrolled in University of Health Sciences in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He has received Outstanding Student Award from the third to fifth year of study, while completing his bachelor study as the first place student in 2015. He is now pursuing Doctor of Dental Surgery and will graduate in 2017. However, he realized that school curriculum alone is not sufficient to ensure success in practice or career, therefore he went on to widen his vision through reading, joining study clubs, attending local and international conferences. Pofong can speak English, Cambodian, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Chao Zhou, Hokkien). His multilingual skill allows him to be selected as a representative to attend China-ASEAN Young Dental Student Forum. He has been volunteering as a part of conference organizing committee of Cambodia Dental Association, Asia-Pacific Dental Student Association, ICOI (International Congress of Oral Implantologists) in Cambodia, and Dental Implant Society of Cambodia, he also volunteered in several dental missions. He plans to seek scholarship for his postgraduate study in prosthodontics, or implantology, then return as a lecturer in the university. Pofong was born in a dental family. After the Khmer Rouge genocide, his grandfather and father established their dental clinic in 1979 and remains operational until today. This has become the main motivation for Pofong to seek knowledge to maintain and expand his family business. www.UHS.edu.kh https://www.facebook.com/cda.kh/

Naz Haque, aka the Scientist, is Operations Manager at Dental Focus. He has a background in mobile and network computing, and has experience supporting a wide range of blue-chip brands, from Apple to Xerox. As an expert in search engine optimization, Naz is passionate about helping clients develop strategies to enhance their brand and increase the return on investment from their dental practice websites. www.dental-focus.com

Kirk graduated dental school in 1997 and began working in private practice. Gaining experience in practices from solo operator, to large group practice. In 2005 he earned a certificate of orofacial pain from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and began tailoring his general dental practice to facial pain and sleep. From 2011 to 2015, Kirk served as assistant professor at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Dentistry including one year as interim director of Dental Anatomy and Occlusion. In 2014, Kirk decided to pursue business education and attended Royal Roads University for his certificate of executive coaching. He now divides his time between private dental practice and his executive coaching career. Kirk is a husband and father of a 5 year old daughter. He spends his spare time playing drums in a garage band, and with various artistic pursuits (painting, sketching, and "making"). www.drkirkblanchard.com

Fred Joyal co-founded the 1-800-DENTIST referral service in 1986. It's the largest dental referral business in the country, with over 250 employees and serving every state. 1-800-DENTIST strives to be the best way to find a dentist, by screening dentists on an ongoing basis, and having more information on the practice than any other resource. Joyal has written over 100 television commercials, appeared in more than 25, and directed 20 of them; his goal is to create a single commercial that makes everyone in America want to go to the dentist immediately. Joyal currently lectures on practice marketing to groups of dentists around the country, focusing on building patient loyalty and increasing production by better communication, mindset and attitude. He published his first book, "Everything is Marketing: The Ultimate Strategy for Dental Practice Growth," and just released his newest book, "Becoming Remarkable: Creating a Dental Practice Everyone Talks About". www.1800dentist.com

Rick has been a banker for over 16 years previously working at US Bank. He has assisted with financing nearly 1,000 dentists and other medical professionals nationally. It involves everything from acquisitions, start ups, investment real estate, owner user real estate, operating lines, construction and personal lending. Rick serves on several boards that include a non profit dental clinic that helps underprivileged children who can't afford dental care among over local boards. Rick has assisted with Marquette Dental School's practice management course for 5+ years that includes D3 & D4 students. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a Bachelor's in finance and an MBA focusing on Leadership & Negotiation. www.BankOfTheWest.com

Dr. Panjali is a graduate from New York University. He received his post graduate training in dental implants from Germany 1992. In 2004, he continued his training in Implant Dentistry at New York University and has a Master's Degree in Oral Implantology, Frankfurt University, Germany. Dr Panjali is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is an active member of several dental organizations and has been lecturing on Dental Implants nationally and internationally since 1996. He has trained well over 1000 dentists within the US and many more worldwide. He has Published several articles on bone augmentation, immediate placement and managing Infected sockets in national an international journals. He has evaluated and lectured on several leading implant systems and presents a versatile approach in treatment planning as well as surgical techniques. He has helped develop surgical instruments that have made surgical procedures easier for both dentists and assistants. He has been developing surgical techniques which make immediate placement more predictably even in infected sites and has developed a protocol to achieve predictable results. He is also developing a new, no drill osteotomy technique for surgical implant placement. He owns and operates an active private practice in Watertown, as well as in midtown Manhattan, with emphasis on Implant Dentistry. www.NYImplantInstitute.com

Dean Mersky, DDS, founder & president, OPT-In Management, LLC. Dr. Mersky practiced general dentistry in Manhattan Beach, CA for 26 years. His private practiced focused on maladies of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), full mouth reconstruction, and cosmetic dentistry. His professional memberships included the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, and the Northeast Gnathological Society. With a back injury forcing his retirement from clinical practice in 2002, Dr. Mersky joined the Captek company as director of clinical communication. In that role, he reviewed and reported on clinical and technical research, authored numerous papers for publication for Inside Dental Technology, Dental Town Journal, Journal of Dental Technology, Dentistry Today, Lab Management Today, and the quarterly issue of American Society for Dental Aesthetics, and lectured nationally and internationally for both dentist and dental technicians. After a year of serving as implant coordinator for a large dental laboratory, Dr. Mersky launched OPT-In Dental Laboratory Cooperative, October, 2012, a dental laboratory organization comprised only of small laboratory owners. Recognizing that private practitioners have the same disadvantages and needs as small dental labs, he launched OPT-In Dental Advantage in June, 2014. Dr. Mersky graduated from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry, 1976, and holds a Bachelor's degree in public health, from UCLA. www.optincompanies.com www.optindentaladvantage.com

Since 1980 Sal S. Aragona DDS MAGD AADSM D-ASBA IAOS has been working with patients to provide the best dental care for patients in Clinton Township and Sterling Heights, MI. His passion since day one has been to provide patients with the highest level of dental care in a personalized manner. He does this by getting a handle on each person's heartfelt emotional and dental needs and their expectations from him coupled with a complete understanding of their treatment. He doesn't just give them dental health, he shares in it. His commitment to professional growth and improvement is impeccable. As a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, not only is his learning an accelerated internal value, his passion for excellence spills over in teaching and presenting cases to fellow colleagues. Along with being an instructor in the International Academy of Sleep and in the top 1% of all sleep dentists nationally with operating a sleep solution business for physicians and an oral appliance DME, he is a boarded sleep dentist Diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. Dr. Aragona's 36 years of experience in dentistry is throughly integrated with genuine concern for his patients. All our long term staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well. Our goal is to keep your teeth healthy and your smile bright in a manner that honors each person's unique tempermant and circumstances. The best compliment he recieves consistantly is the referral of family and friends. His patients trust his care, while they are in the office and after they go home. www.AragonaDentistry.com

Associate Dean for Research, and Professor of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. With an expertise in Clinical Research and Esthetic Dentistry, he is a reviewer for The New England Journal of Medicine, JADA, The Journal of Dental Materials, and the Journal of Dentistry. He is on the Editorial Board of the The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Compendium and Inside Dentistry. He is a Fellow in the American and International Colleges of Dentistry as well as the Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy of Dental Materials. Dr Kugel is on the Board of Directors of the CRA Foundation, and has his M.S. in Anatomy and Cellular Biology and his Ph.D. in Dental Materials. He received his Executive Certificate in Management from the MIT Sloan School of Business in 2009. Dr. Kugel has published over 130 articles and over 300 abstracts in the field of restorative materials and techniques. He was given over 350 lectures both nationally and internationally. Dr. Kugel is part of a group practice, the Boston Center for Oral Health, located in Back Bay, Boston. www.DrGerardKugel.com

Susan joined Practice Dynamics in 2015 and is ready to use her years of customer service and dental experience to help doctors achieve Balance Driven Success. She started her dental career over 20 years ago and brings with her the valuable knowledge that she learned from working in top-tier practices across the country. Her varied experience in dentistry gives her a unique skill set that she relies on to coach dental teams everywhere. As a team player and a lifetime learner, Susan brings her well-rounded coaching expertise to the practices she works with. Born to a military family in New York City, Susan has lived in many different regions of our country, but now calls Tucson, AZ, home. She is a proud mom of two grown children and enjoys the added blessing of two grandsons. Along with her love for dentistry, she also enjoys web design, social media, exercise, and cooking. "Susan has an incredible ability to relate with dental staff and can make anyone feel at ease. She opens up a comfortable and clear communication with clients (Dentists). Susan is always willing to share her experience to improve office systems, team motivation, and dental/ medical software and training." - Robyn Carpenter www.PracticeDynamics.net

Dr. Brad Eli is an orofacial pain specialist with offices in San Diego. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and Diplomate of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He has medical/dental appointments at 6 regional hospitals in Southern California, and is an expert witness. His referral network includes physicians, cardiologists, pulmonologists, ENT physicians, oral surgeons, endodontists, periodontists, general dentists. He is recognized by medical and dental experts for success with complex cases. Dr. Eli has managed his Pain Center for over 25 years using a multi-disciplinary protocol to treat acute and chronic pain and headache patients. Refined techniques include appliance therapy, behavior modification, psychology, physical medicine and anesthesiology. He also has managed a Sleep Practice for over 25 years offering all non-surgical therapies for sleep disordered breathing. Treatment is based on a disease management model involving recall and retesting, resulting in high rates of compliance with prescribed treatment including CPAP and/or oral appliance therapy. He obtained his DMD from Temple University in 1987 and graduated in UCLA's inaugural post doctorate orofacial pain training program with a Masters in Oral Biology in 1992. He is a pilot, and likes to invent things to solve problems. www.QuickSplint.com

Sheri B. Doniger, DDS is a leading dental clinician, author, educator, and consultant who currently practices dentistry in Lincolnwood, IL. An avid researcher, Dr. Doniger frequently contributes to a variety of dental publications on topics ranging from clinical practice to effective communications. Dr. Doniger currently writes regular columns for DrBicuspid.com entitled "Sheri's Solutions". Dr. Doniger is a prominent advocate for mentoring and is a voice within the industry for enhancing ergonomics in the practice lives of women dentists. As a health and wellness advocate, Dr. Doniger presents internationally at many conferences, where her topics often center on team, ergonomics and women in the dental industry. She is an active member of numerous professional societies, including the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, and the American Association of Women Dentists, as well as being a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. Dr. Doniger is currently serving as the Immediate Past President of the American Association of Women Dentists. Most importantly, Sheri is a wife of thirty-seven years to Robert Pollyea, a mom to 2 adult children and a grandmother to Brianna and Owen. www.DonigerDental.com

Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, I stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for my patients. As a doctor, I recognize that my patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in me and my team. That is just one reason why I value each and every patient relationship. I appreciate the time you've taken to find out more about this dental practice, my team, and the many services we can provide to help you achieve optimum oral health. www.JahnRoedemeierDDS.com

Dr. James Crouse is an orthodontist in Salisbury Maryland. A graduate of the University of Maryland Dental school. He joined the Air Force after graduation and did a 1 year GPR. The Air Force sponsored his orthodontic training at Emory University. Crouse moved back to his home town after the Air Force where he's been in private practice since 1994. He is board certified. He has been an Invisalign provider since 2001 and is a Top 1% provider with over 1300 patients treated with Invisalign. www.DrCrousesBracePlace.com

Xaña Winans is a dental marketing strategist, international speaker, and author. She founded Golden Proportions Marketing in 2001 after the marketing she did for her husband's general and cosmetic dental practice was published in a book about successful cosmetic dentists, interrupting family dinner one night with numerous calls from dentists around the US who wanted to experience similar success. At GPM, Xaña leads a team of 20 dental marketing professionals who have grown over 1400 private, group and multi-location practices. Driven by a love of strategy, she provides data driven dental marketing solutions that address every stage of the marketing process, from branding, to lead generation, to tracking and ROI. Xaña is an invited lecturer on dental marketing, speaking to national audiences at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Yankee Dental Congress, the AACD, the BACD, and numerous state dental meetings and study clubs. She has been guest faculty for Six Month Smiles, The Pankey Institute, LVI, and was an invited author on internet marketing for the American Dental Association. www.GoldenProportions.com

Dr. Brower received scholarships to attend the University of South Dakota after graduating from Washington High School in Sioux Falls South Dakota in 1990. He completed his studies in 3 years while finishing with Cum Laude honors and received a scholarship to attend the Number 1 ranked dental school in the nation which was the University of Minnesota at that time. He found he had a strong interest and ability in dental implants and orthodontics while at the University of Minnesota. During his studies there he accepted a Health Professional Scholarship from the United States Army where he received advanced training at Tripler Army Medical Center from 1995-1997 on Oahu over a period of 2 years. He specifically worked side by side with a gifted team of oral surgeons and an orthodontist that ran the US Army residency training program. After 4 years he graduated from the University of Minnesota with Honors, and in 1997 accepted an officers commission in the Army where he requested his initial duty station to be in Germany. He was granted his wish and was again allowed to train with a group or oral surgeons, orthodontist, and a board certified prosthodontist. He continued his advanced training for 2 years in Germany and then moved back to the US where he worked in a clinic in Louisiana with 26 other dentists. Upon completion of his military tour and honorable discharge Dr. Brower moved to the midwest with his wife Peggy and their family to pursue larger family and settle down into private practice. Dr. Brower's advanced training allows him to perform many procedures that other general dentists have not received the training to perform in office which gives patients great comfort when considering being "referred out" when something needs to be done. By allowing one practitioner to see all aspects of the same case and not having each piece looked at by someone different over a wide range of times amazing results can be achieved. In no other way can multiple specialty procedures be combined into one appointment as you can see from the photos of our wonderful patients on the site. Dr. Brower began restoring and placing implants in 1997 and continues to be heavily involved in the forefront of implant therapy in the U.S. He has placed and restored over 8,000 dental implants since 1997 and helped develop two independent dental implant lines for manufacturers. He teaches live surgery courses in his offices with doctors coming from all over the world to see him perform live surgery multiple times per year. Dr. Brower believes in being a lifelong learner and strives to also teach others whenever possible. Dr. Brower has received the highest honors possible to achieve and received his diplomate status with the International Academy of Dental Implants, International Congress of Oral Implantology, and the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants. He holds Fellowship status in the American Academy of Small Diameter Implants, and is a lifetime member of the American Orthodontic Society where he can also be seen as a featured speaker. He maintains active membership in the the American Dental Association, South Dakota Dental Association and dental licenses in good standing in California, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Dr. Brower is adjunct faculty at the University of South Dakota. He can be seen at the University of South Dakota Chemistry department website giving a lecture on organic chemistry with Dr. Griforiy Sereda on the pH of saliva and it's effects. Dr. Brower actively helps their organic chemistry department to develop new kinds of dental products to help prevent and restore cavities. Dr. Brower has lectured and taught dental implantology internationally and been a keynote speaker at the University of California San Diego where he was filmed for international training of other dentists. His implant videos can be see on the dentinal tubules network which is the largest depository of dental knowledge on the planet. Dr. Brower is faculty for the International Academy of Dental Implants and a featured keynote speaker in China and England where implant dentistry is fast becoming something every dental practitioner there performs. He also teaches orthodontics (braces) and publishes/lectures for the American Orthodontic Society, runs dental forums for orthodontics and dental implants, and moderates the conversations of hundreds of dentists every day. He is an American Dental Association accredited and approved continuing education lecturer, and has continuing education available through www.dentaltown.com which is the world's largest gathering of dentists on the current state of implant prosthetics in the 21st century. www.SmilesForSiouxland.com

Dr. Andrea Joy Smith has been practicing dentistry for over 22 years. She completed her dental training at the University of California San Francisco in 1994. After practicing for about 6 years in Oakland California, she relocated her practice to Sacramento CA in 2001. Dr. Smith has been placing mini dental implants since 2007. She is a Diplomat in the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants. And is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). She has published articles in the Journal of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants. Dr. Smith believes that the minimally invasive mini dental implants has many applications. She has used them to stabilize loose dentures, replace single or multiple teeth, and fixed or removable full arch restoration. Dr. Smith will soon be publishing a book for dental patients. Called In the Chair with Dr. Smith, Treating More than Toothaches www.SmileAgainNow.com

Meet the two sisters: one is a dental hygienist and one is a dentist. Together, they create educational solutions for those who need to take the board examinations. When they are not working, you can find them traveling and practicing yoga. Claire Jeong is an entrepreneur who is striving to promote educational efficacy. She founded StudentRDH and StudentCDA – which offer review courses for board examinations for dental hygiene students and dental assistant students. The online platform provides study notes, practice questions, and timed mock exams through the latest e-learning technology. In less than two years, StudentRDH has become one of the top solutions and is helping makes studying, as some users say "addicting." Jeong has a Business Degree in Administration from Yonsei University, a Master's Degree in Administration from Boston University, and a Dental Hygiene Degree from Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene in Boston. Prior to her career in the dental field, Claire Jeong was an education specialist at the National Museum of Art in Korea and at Boston Children's Museum. Claire is licensed to practice in the United States as well as Canada. Claire grew up in France and Korea, and now splits her time between the United States and Canada. She is deeply influenced by her parents. Her mother has a PhD in linguistics and artificial intelligence, and her father is a renowned professor of architecture. From a young age, Claire's parents encouraged her to exercise her own brainpower and find solutions that can make positive impacts on society. The Jeong family often enjoys lively discussions about societal and educational systems. Claire is the active CEO of StudentRDH. She also writes articles for the RDH magazine and speaks in schools and dental conferences about topics related to achieving success when it comes to examinations. She is also an advocate for various memory techniques that facilitate studying and help in everyday life. She has published a free eBook on this topic, and it can be found at www.wakeupmemory.com. Claire now surrounds herself with other tech-entrepreneurs and is active in the start-up community. StudentRDH and StudentCDA are only the tip of the iceberg. Stay tuned because Claire Jeong is headed for many exciting ventures ahead! Born in Paris, Dr. Jeong spent her early childhood in France and her adolescence in South Korea. Dr. Jeong then received her Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences from Purdue University and her DMD Degree from Boston University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Jeong currently practices in Edmonton, Canada, and she is licensed to practice in both the United States and Canada. Having experienced the various lifestyles of different countries, Dr. Jeong understands the importance of cultural literacy that she applies when treating patients and creating educational solutions. Dr. Jeong is the co-founder of StudentRDH and StudentCDA along with her sister. She enjoys creating quality content for the dental community. She co-authors articles for RDH magazines. In addition, Dr. Jeong is deeply interested in dentistry for special needs and is currently preparing CE courses on many different topics. www.StudentRDH.com www.WakeUpMemory.com

Dr. McGlennen is President and Medical Director of Access Genetics and OralDNA Labs. He has published more than 75 scientific articles and book chapters and has served as the editor of five journals. He holds 9 issued patents. He is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and also by the American Board of Medical Genetics, with a Specialty in Clinical Molecular Genetics. He is internationally recognized as an expert in Molecular Biology and Genetics. His focus in research has been on reducing the complexity of gene based testing, including DNA chip technology and simple analytic instrumentation to better serve the community laboratory. He has served on a series of governmental and regulatory committees focused on the growth of the field of molecular diagnostics. Through is interest in OralDNA Labs he hopes to bring the power of the clinical lab to the forward reaching dental practice. www.OralDNA.com

Dr. John Aylmer is new to the dental profession, graduating from Nova Southeastern University in May of 2016. He was born and raised in Florida so naturally he stuck close to home and is working as an associate in Boca Raton, Fl. Throughout school, he was an active leader of his peers through numerous organizations. Dr. Aylmer has shown his commitment to our profession by attending multiple state and national lobby days. In addition, he has served as a Student Consultant to the Florida Dental Association's Council on the New Dentist offering his and his peers advice on how to better serve the younger generation. Through his networking, he has helped numerous peers find jobs. He plans to continue to help ease the transition from dental school to working in the real world by continually giving back to his future colleagues. Upon graduating he began working for Dental Associates of Boca Raton where he has found his groove and has embraced his freshness out of school. Here today, Dr. Aylmer will walk dental students through the process of finding a job and getting started in the real world. www.MyBOCASmile.com

Paul Yuan has a background in business from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has over 15 years of experience in Dental management in both Dental retail and Dental operations. He managed 34 offices for a major Dental Services Organization for over 5 years and is bringing this experience and insight to the private dentist. He is now a Dental Consultant and has been working independently for the past 2 years. www.SynergySpecialists.com

Hootan Shahidi graduated Emory University with a Master's in Public Health focusing on Health Policy and Management. For a decade Hootan managed and consulted for numerous dental practices in Southern California. During this period he discovered that many dental offices were not utilizing medical insurance nor were they aware of the possibilities. In 2013, Hootan founded Cross Over Dental Enterprises (CODE), a full service medical billing company for general dental and specialty practices. www.CrossoverDental.com

Stay tuned until the end to watch the Mike Massotto's hilarious video, "The 25 Surefire Ways To Destroy Your Dental Practice - The Movie" Mike Massotto is the founder and CEO of Staff Driven Dental. After 10 years of business consulting success in both the health care field and coaching company executives in corporate America, Mr. Massotto used his extensive expertise in business and personal development to master their application in the dental field. ABC, FOX, CNN News, Dental Town, and Dentistry Today have nationally recognized him. For over 19 years, his unique approach to dental practice development has helped create effortless and fulfilling lives for hundreds dentists and their teams. Mr. Massotto is the author of the book: The 25 Surefire Ways to Destroy Your Dental Practice. In 2004, he wrote, produced, and directed a movie based on the book which has received rave audience reviews. He also created the first ever "Dental Reality Show" short film based on the real life story of one of his top clients in 2005 which received numerous accolades and a top video production award. He has been a guest speaker at New York University School of Dentistry, Temple University School of Dentistry, Columbia School of Dentistry, and the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where he has offered practice management advice and guidance to dental students. In addition to his regular contribution of articles in Dentistry Today, he is also featured in the Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association as well as Dental Resource Magazine, a publication which he founded in 2012. Mr. Massotto founded Executive Dental Advisors (EDA) in 2003. EDA is a non-profit, professional association of dynamic, dental-specialized companies founded exclusively to serve the diverse and vast needs of dentists for the business side of dental practice. He is a high-energy, dynamic, and motivational speaker and coach with a true passion for helping dentists and their teams win the game of dentistry! Mike can be reached by contacting his NJ office @ 973-812-2188 or on the web at www.staffdriven.com.

Dennis Braunston, founder of Dental Learning Centers® and ShadeWave, LLC, has been in dental technology since 1990. As a provider of CDE since 2001, he is recognized as one of the early pioneers and experts at teaching digital photography, cosmetic imaging and case presentation in dentistry. Dennis has recently developed ShadeWave, Digital Shade Matching System, ImageCentrik Dental Software, camera shade devices and dental cameras. He is faculty Director, for Dental Learning Centers and University at Sea. His publications have been in the Journal of Dental Technology (JDT) and Contemporary Esthetics. Dennis can be contacted at 425-557-7788. www.ShadeWave.com

Vijay Sikka is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the 12 years old Sikka Software Corporation. Under Vijay's leadership, Sikka Software Corporation has become the premier cloud based business analytics and optimization platform company and a SaaS based market leader for dental industry with growing presence in veterinary, optometry and audiology industries in the United States. Sikka Software Corporation has 20,900 installations and is experiencing strong growth and will be looking for investments to fund that growth. Vijay is a healthcare informatics expert with more than 25 years of software development and quality experience including large scale projects with National Institutes of Health, Glaxo Smith Kline, Roche and UCSF affiliates. In 1996, Vijay founded IBrain Software, Inc., a business intelligence company that competed with Business Objects, Cognos etc., and served as IBrain CEO until its acquisition in 1998 by Entigen Corporation, that later became part of Roche. In 1999, he co-founded Bodha.com which later was acquired by Peregrine. Vijay's book, Maximizing ROI in Software Development, was published in 2004 by Taylor and Francis International and is available for purchase from Amazon and other book stores in hardcopy and for eBook readers. Vijay is a speaker and a continuing education registered provider in California. www.SikkaSoftware.com

Eric Schiffman is a professor in the Division of TMD and Orofacial Pain at the University of Minnesota. He has received over $14 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and has over 50 publications. He has lectured locally, nationally and internationally on topics pertaining to the prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, and management of patients with TMD. Past research includes developing and publishing revised validated Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) for the most common TMD - for use in both the clinical and research settings. Past research in TMD management includes assessing the long-term effectiveness, in symptomatic closed lock patients, of self-care compared to comprehensive rehabilitation with and without TMJ surgery. His recent research assessed the longitudinal impact of TMJ intra-articular disorders on jaw pain, function and disability. He is currently the principal investigator in a National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) study that is assessing the management of TMD patients by dentists in their practices. He is the inventor and co-owner of the Restful Jaw Company maker of the Restful Jaw device (restfuljaw.com) used to support the jaw during dental treatments. Finally, he is a co-owner of the inter-disciplinary Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic where he manages TMD and Orofacial Pain patients. www.RestfulJaw.com

Bill Rossi is President of Advanced Practice Management. He and his team are actively involved in the ongoing management of over 250 dental practices that collectively produce over $30,000,000/month. He has over 35 years in practice management, has been a contributor to Dental Economics, Excellence in Dentistry, and Dentaltown CE. Bill is an ally for private independent practices in a profession increasingly impinged on by corporate dentistry and PPOs. www.AdvancedPracticeManagement.com

Karen Siebert is a part-time clinical instructor and adjunct faculty at the College of Lake County in Waukegan, Illinois, teaching courses in oral pathology and the dental hygiene process of care for patients presenting with medical concerns/special needs. She is a 1985 graduate of the University of Iowa, BSDH, and a 2012 graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield with a MA in Educational Leadership. Prior to finding her passion in dental hygiene education, Karen practiced clinically, implementing non-surgical periodontal programs and managing dental hygiene departments in two practices. Karen's career endeavors have expanded to include lead clinical educator for American Eagle Instruments, writing/presenting curriculum for continuing education courses and webinars, as well as articles focusing on both clinical applications and current technology that help us serve patients with the highest quality of care and achieve career longevity for ourselves. She is a member of Careerfusion, ADHA, OSAP, and ADEA. Volunteer positions include state membership chair for IDHA and screening co-chair for the Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Foundation. www.Am-Eagle.com

Dr. Rohan Wijey is the Clinical Director and Senior Lecturer of Myofunctional Research Co (MRC) and CEO of the Myobrace Pre-Orthodontic Centers. His myofunctional journey began in 2007 by working under the Founder and CEO of MRC, and he has since lectured across 5 continents and has published in orthodontic and pediatric journals around the world. During his time at MRC, he has seen the worldwide acceptance of myofunctional orthodontics grow rapidly, to the point where the Myobrace and Trainer Systems are now the most widely used early-intervention orthodontic treatments in the world. Dr Wijey is also a qualified myofunctional therapist, having completed training programs in the USA, Brazil and Australia. Despite his heavy lecturing schedule, he remains very much involved in clinical practice, dividing his time between the four Myobrace Centers owned and operated by MRC in Australia. www.MyoResearch.com

Dr. Tetsuo Nakamoto presents how theobromine was discovered, why it's unique, and how it compares to fluoride. www.Theodent.com

Dr. Glazer is a Fellow and Past President of the Academy of General Dentistry, and former Assistant Clinical Professor in Dentistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, NY). He has been a visiting clinician at several universities around the country including: SUNY - Buffalo, Univ. of Minnesota, Univ. of California - San Francisco, Univ. of Texas - Houston, Univ. of Florida - Gainesville, and the Univ. of Missouri - Kansas City. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists; International College of Dentists; American Society for Dental Aesthetics, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. Dr. Glazer is an Attending Dentist at the Englewood Hospital (Englewood, NJ). Additionally, Dr. Glazer is the Deputy Chief Forensic Dental Consultant to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York. For the past several years, Dr. Glazer has been named as one of the "Leading Clinicians in Continuing Education" by Dentistry Today, and most recently was named as one of the Top Dentists in New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly magazine. He lectures throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, India, Korea, Japan, Israel and China, on the subjects of cosmetic dentistry, forensic dentistry and patient management. Dr. Glazer is a frequent author of dental articles and has been published throughout the world. Currently he publishes a monthly column in AGD IMPACT entitled "What's Hot and What's Getting Hotter!" He maintains a general practice in Fort Lee, NJ. www.HowardGlazerDDS.com Smiles in the Sun Seminar April 26 - 30, 2017 mentioned during the podcast: www.SmilesIntheSun.net List of materials referenced during the podcast available on Dentaltown: bit.ly/DentUncensored577

Dr. Willey is a Diplomate with the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines, a Diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy and serves on the Board of Directors for the Dental Division of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. He has dedicated his practice to treating sleep disordered breathing, snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, and oral facial pain (TMD). His career path has taken him from general dentistry to the study of functional orthodontics at the United States Dental Institute, to Neuromuscular Occlusion from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, to treatment of Obstructive sleep Apnea with Oral Appliance Therapy. All of these areas deal significantly with the neuromuscular positioning of the lower jaw and have proven to be a natural progression in his post graduate studies. He is the founder and developer of the Koala Center for Sleep Disorders and follows strict medical and dental guidelines for treatment and medical insurance reimbursements for patients. Dr. Willey is a national speaker for conventions and workshops with colleagues and students. Other professional memberships include the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and Academy of Craniofacial Pain. www.KoalaSleepCenters.com

Dr.Thomas Meyer, DDS, MICCMO has enjoyed practicing dentistry in the Chicago suburbs area since 1993. He proudly continues to provide excellent care to the community as his father did the generation before him. Dr. Meyer – Dentist Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines IL – strongly believes that all of his guests are deserving of the highest standards of quality care and treatment. To fulfill this promise, he stays committed to continuing education, advanced technology, and the latest procedures used in his office, along with top-of-the-line patient amenities. EDUCATION His achievements in advanced education include receiving his mastership award within the distinguished International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) and being a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has recently attended many advanced cosmetic courses from the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), orthodontic and TMD seminars through the Center for Occlusal Studies and ICCMO, and numerous classes through his local affiliations with the Chicago Dental Society, the Illinois State Dental Society, the American Dental Society, and specialists in the area. Dr. Meyer graduated from Loyola University in Chicago with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1993. Prior to dental school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Niles, Illinois. www.MeyerDentalGroup.net

Dr. Pamela Marzban provides a wide range of family and cosmetic dentistry services to patients throughout Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station and the surrounding Northern Virginia communities. As a native Virginian, she is both proud and honored to be able to serve the community in which she has spent almost her entire life. Dr. Marzban is committed to using the most advanced dental technology and treatments in order to provide you with the exceptional levels of care you deserve. She is a firm believer in the adage, "Every smile has a story," and she strives to change the lives of her patients by delivering a beautiful smile that restores confidence and maintains optimal levels of oral health for years to come. www.MarzbanDDS.com

Dr. Alexandra George graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 1990. She completed a general practice residency program at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has dedicated her professional career to providing her patients with the very best that cosmetic and restorative dentistry has to offer. Dr. George specializes in a high end cosmetics and TMJ issues (pain therapy). She has a true passion and talent for the art of creating smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. With her extensive training and experience in restorative dentistry to repair dental problems, Dr. George is able to correct all your dental problems and make your smile more beautiful and dazzling than it ever was before.Her devotion to being the best in her field is reflected in her constant desire to continue to learn more. Dr. George also attended the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) for postgraduate education in neuromuscular dentistry, where she completed over 400 hours, becoming one of the select few dentists in the world to earn the LVI Fellow distinction. This means that all dental work she does—cosmetic or restorative—is carefully planned to ensure that the balance and alignment of your temporomandibular joint is properly corrected and maintained. www.PittsburghDentist.com

Howard sat down with Dr. Mac lee and Dr. Robert Jankelson in Scottsdale, Arizona during an event hosted by the ICCMO (International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics). www.ICCMO.org Dr. Jankelson's Winery: www.TsillanCellars.com

Prof. Malo received his dental degree from the Faculty of Dental Medicine at the University of Lisbon in 1989. He founded the MALO CLINIC in 1995 where he developed the MALO CLINIC Protocol (surgical techniques and innovative products such as the All-on-4® treatment concept, a new Zygoma implant and protocol, the NobelSpeedy implant and the advanced technical solution MALO CLINIC Bridge), recognized worldwide by the dental and medical community as setting a new standard in Fixed Oral Rehabilitation. Prof. Malo is a visiting professor at several universities, has published numerous scientific journal articles and is co-author of several textbooks. Prof. Malo lectures regularly at international conferences and has also received several distinctions and awards for his medical/dental breakthroughs and his management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills. www.maloeducation.com www.dental.maloclinics.com www.malosmiles.com www.maloclinics.com

Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS is an international speaker passionate about prevention and early intervention working with dental professionals to improve practice profitability. She is the author of the 2016 book A Gingivitis Code Finally! the fifth book in the DentalCodeology series of bite-size books for busy people. She authored a chapter in CDT 2017 Companion. Patti holds publishing and speaking licenses with the American Dental Association for Current Dental Terminology and SNODENT Diagnostic Coding. She is a proud member of the National Speakers Association. www.DentalCodeology.com

Howard sat down with six dental specialists - Dr. Sahar Jaffrey (Pediatric Dentist), Dr. Donna Barpal (Prosthodontist), Dr. Joanne Jensen (Endodontist), Dr. Alice Tai (Periodontist), Dr. Sloan McDonald (Oral Surgeon), and Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca (Orthodontist) - and discussed how dentists can better refer to and understand the nine dental specialties. A special thanks to Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca for arranging the evening!

Chris Barrow has been active as a consultant, trainer and coach to the UK dental profession for over 23 years. Chris spent the first 17 years of his working life in the corporate sector and followed this with 29 years of running small private businesses. The different dynamics of both worlds have given him the valuable gift of knowing how to operate – and communicate – in both. In 1993, Chris decided to make the transition to from financial services to business coaching and became one of the first UK students at Coach University, from where he graduated as a certified coach. Recognizing the opportunity in the dental profession, 1997 saw the creation of The Dental Business School (DBS) and the development of a 12-month business coaching program for dental practice owners and their teams, delivered to over 1000 UK dental practices in the following 10 years. As a sought-after public speaker he is dynamic, energetic and charismatic. As a writer, his blog enjoys a strong following and he is a regular contributor to the dental press. Chris acts as a Non-Executive Director for dental micro-corporates as well as continuing his freelance consultancy work for independent practices. He has co-founded 7connections, a company that provides digital marketing services to independent dentists and other vertical markets. Chris has also co-founded 7explorers, a bespoke exploratory, remote travel and expeditionary organization. Chris is an advisor to the dental charity Bridge2Aid. In 2012 he appeared as a "castaway" in the first season of the popular reality TV show "The Island with Bear Grylls". His main professional focus is as Coach Barrow, providing coaching and mentorship to independent dentistry. www.CoachBarrow.com

Howard sat down with fellow graduates of UMKC Dental School to reflect and give advice to dental students and new grads. This episode took place in St. Joseph Missouri with Dr. Tom Moore, Dr. Dennis Myers, Dr. Stephanie Van Dyne, Dr. Lisa Gonzales, and Dr. George Ruwwe.

Robert B. Goldenberg, D.D.S. is recognized for helping dentists become more successful, faster, easier and more profitably than they might be able to do on their own. He understands from his own personal experience the difficulties in treating patients while managing a dental business at the same time . "Robbie", as he prefers to be called, hails from Ann Arbor, Michigan and fled the frigid Midwest, landing in Arizona in the spring of 2005. He has over 45 years of active clinical practice in all phases in the field of general dentistry. He also has broad based business experience as the managing partner for a large group dental practice as well as going it alone in his own practice start-up. From a practice start-up, to marketing, to practice sales and transition he can be those extra set of eyes and ears than can help you cut right to the core of the issues and make your dental practice run more smoothly. He has personally been "thru the fire" and learned the hard way what it takes to turn a common dental practice into a successful dental business. His solo general practice was among the nations upper 1% and featured a low volume; high fee "no stress" environment. Robbie attended the University of Michigan, majoring in philosophy, and earned his D.D.S. there in 1969.

Imtiaz Manji is the chairman of Spear, providing the strategic vision and corporate leadership behind the industry's premiere destination education center and digital learning platform, which he uses - along with his numerous speaking engagements, published articles and popular blog - to reach thousands of dentists every year. Mr. Manji's unique gift is inspiring others to action. For the last 30 years, dentistry has benefited from his powerful speaking and writing, his tireless leadership in an ever-changing field, and his practical, actionable strategies for a successful life in dentistry. Widely considered one of the greatest assets to dentistry today, he is a visionary and a coach at heart. His unique vision and razor-sharp point of view about the dental profession has been sought out by thousands of practitioners, many of dentistry's highest profile clinicians, and executives at leading companies serving the dental market. Mr. Manji has an unparalleled understanding of what makes a business work. His ability to grow companies – and to teach others to grow their businesses – in the context of a meaningful vision and strategic plan has led to partnerships with some of dentistry's finest clinicians and thought leaders. Despite the scope of his influence, Mr. Manji's true passion remains always for the dentist, the practice, its patients and team. Having studied thousands of practices, he knows that no two are exactly alike and yet many face the same challenges. Giving practitioners the confidence to navigate these challenges, and the knowledge and tools they need to do so, is where his true passion lies. Mr. Manji has been the founder and/or chief executive of four successful dental-related businesses. Today as chairman of Spear, he works company-wide to support new business strategies, the business model, and client success through innovative services and programs. In addition, he serves as a strategic business advisor to executives and sales teams at a number of national and international dental companies. He is also a board member for Futuredontics (1-800-DENTIST), lends his skills and passion to the Open Wide Foundation, whose mission is to bring quality dental care to impoverished communities around the world, and extends his personal support to a variety of charitable efforts outside dentistry. www.SpearEducation.com www.CERECdoctors.com

Mark J. Fleming, D.D.S. is a 1978 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Fleming has spoken to several international groups on CEREC technology and has served on the Board of an international academy which furthered the understanding and use of computerized technologies and machinable restorative materials in dentistry. He serves as a consultant to a variety of dental manufacturers helping in product evaluation and design. Dr. Fleming has been a CEREC user since 2001, a beta tester for the CEREC software since 2004. He is a Faculty Member in the CAD/CAM Dentistry Department at Spear. Dr. Fleming also serves as Faculty on cerecdoctors.com, the largest online CEREC training in the world. He is a Basic and Advanced Trainer for Patterson Dental for CEREC technology and editor for cerecdoctors.com the Magazine. www.SpearEducation.com

Dr. Sameer Puri is the director of CAD/CAM at Spear and the founder of www.cerecdoctors.com, a website dedicated to CEREC online education. The website has become the standard of CEREC training and is the largest online CEREC resource in the world. Having trained more CEREC owners than any other individual in the world, Dr. Puri splits his time between his educational duties at Spear, managing the cerecdoctors.com website, organizing the cerecdoctors.com magazine and treating patients at the Spear faculty practice. Dr. Puri's maintains numerous professional relationships and is an advisor to many major dental corporations and works with different manufacturers to help develop and test new products. He has served as a beta tester for the CEREC software since 2005 and is deeply involved in helping to test new software versions Dr. Puri is a graduate of the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry and the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency from the University of Tennessee. www.CERECdoctors.com

Kristin Goodfellow obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies from West Virginia University. Due to a high interest in the dental field, Kristin decided to continue her education and enrolled in Allegany College of Maryland 's Dental Hygiene program, there she completed her Associate's of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. At graduation, for her outstanding chairside education, Kristin was chosen by instructors to receive Proctor & Gamble's Excellence in Patient Communication Award. This recognized her unique combination of skills, and inspired her further herself in her field, utilizing her ability to help patients understand treatment and total body health. Kristin is still practicing dental hygiene in the state of West Virginia. She believes that successful treatment outcomes begin with accurate assessment, which leads to a co-diagnosis between the patient and the dental team. Dedicated to "Raising the Standard of Care," and with enthusiasm about the dental profession, Kristin seeks out challenging opportunities where she is able to utilize her skills in both communication and dentistry for the success of the organization. She receives training and education from top-notch programs, such as Hygiene Mastery, which she attributes her beliefs of comprehensive and quality dental care to. www.OraCareProducts.com

Dr. Sandra Reyes is a sole practitioner in Mesa, Arizona. Originally from Southern California, she moved to Gilbert when she graduated from UCSF in 2002. Out of dental school, she practiced one year as sole provider for a corporate-owned dental office, and then spend 9 months building the property she currently practices in. She's been at this location for 12 years and continues to practice solo. Dr. Reyes is a Member of the AGD and ADA, and in 2014 danced for charity at the first Dance for Dental event which benefits the Arizona Community Dental Clinic. She's been married 18 years and is a mother of three little girls, ages 11, 9 and 5. In addition to running her own dental practice, she serves her church community in significant ways. She served as President of a non-profit corporation where she lead the production of a full-length documentary that is now undergoing international theatrical distribution, prior to being distributed on Netflix and other social media outlets. She presently serves as Secretary/Treasurer of another nonprofit, all the while planning international excursions or pilgrimages for adults ages 18 - 35. www.ReyesDental.com