Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Dr. Jensen received his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah. He completed his DDS Degree at the Northwestern University School of Dentistry, and his Anesthesiology Residency at the Northwestern University School of Medicine. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the University of Michigan. Dr. Jensen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He is interested in bone grafting, dental implants, and distraction osteogenesis. He is currently Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University, University of Michigan, and University of Colorado at Denver. Dr. Jensen has held a variety of teaching positions since the early 1980s, and has also served as a clinical instructor in the St. Joseph General Practice Residency Program. Dr. Jensen has been a guest lecturer at scores of seminars and symposia, with a strong focus on implant dentistry, bone grafting, and maxillofacial surgery throughout North America, as well as in Europe and Japan. Dr. Jensen holds hospital appointments at six major facilities in the Denver area. He has been involved in numerous independent research projects, is the author of three textbooks on oral surgery, more than two dozen scientific papers and publications, and has been part of implant-related clinical research studies. www.clearchoice.com

Howard sat down for dinner with a gathering of dentists and dental professionals in Singapore. They passed the microphones around the table and spoke about heir journey, how they found themselves in Singapore, and what the state of dentistry is like in Southeast Asia.

Q & M Dental Group was first established in November 1996 in Singapore. We have firmly established our brand name in Singapore, and built a reputation as an established and reliable dental healthcare services provider with multi-disciplinary expertise. From a single clinic with one dental surgeon at Bukit Batok back in 1996, we now have more than 60 clinics strategically located island-wide. Our clinics are highly accessible as they are conveniently located near amenities like bus interchanges and MRT stations. In addition, we have a pool of more than 180 experienced dentists who are well supported by a team of approximately 300 Dental Surgery Assistants.As the largest private dental healthcare group in Singapore, we currently serve more than 600,000 patients island-wide, providing a comprehensive range of primary care dental services, as well as specialist services which are handled by our dedicated team of dental surgeons with post-graduate training. Patients can choose to pay via Medisave for selected procedures. www.QandM.com.sg

Howard sat down in Singapore at the dental office of Dr. Weng Cheu Yue and his wife Louisa Yue of DP Dental. Weng Cheu Yue: Dr Yue Weng Cheu is the Clinical Director of DP Dental. The focus of his dental team is to provide comprehensive family care, emphasizing on patient comfort as well as high standard in delivery of advanced dental care and services. He believes that all patients deserve the latest in management of oral health with minimal intervention and sustainable outcomes. It should be done with proper consideration to total body system. He spares no effort and resources in acquiring the technology and knowledge. He strives to make that accessible in a safe and professional environment for the best interest of the patients. Quoting his mentor, Clayton Chan, DDS "I remain a "General Dentist', purposely not specializing in any particular area of dentistry, which would limit my scope of care and ability to treat my patients comprehensively." With great emphasis on continuing professional education, Dr Yue has relentlessly pursued personal growth through his post graduate studies. Louisa Yue: Louisa Lee is a serial entrepreneur whose passion for learning and teaching has led her to where she is today. She read English, Literature, and Philosophy in university, graduating with a Masters in Linguistics from UCL and became an educator after that in a top Girls’ school in Singapore. She started and has since sold two other businesses while joining her husband Dr Yue Weng Cheu to purchase and run DP Dental in 2006. What started as a small practice with one dental chair has since grown to a six-chair practice with close to 30 employees. Together, they have created a unique, family-run, boutique practice. Instead of spreading resources and launching clinics around Singapore for reach, they opted to concentrate their talents and technology, creating a fully integrated practice, complete with some of the most progressive equipment and knowledge in dentistry. As the Managing Director of DP Dental, Louisa strongly believes in honest dentistry with a heart and that businesses should run accordingly. The Mandarin name for the practice诚芯牙科, translates this perfectly. Strong ethics and values shape and define her personality and work culture as the practice only hires those who have a great attitude and an open mind for learning. Louisa travels the world with her husband seeking more knowledge on cutting-edge procedures and equipment as well as ways to remain completely modern and progressive in Singapore. She and Dr Yue are adamant that they are the early adopters in technology, be it through machinery or practice. This applies to management ideologies too. She believes that being a congruent entrepreneur is the key and hence they are progressive in all aspects of the business. In addition to technology, Louisa’s other main focus is building a holistic practice similar to Functional Medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine, where the root cause is looked at, rather than just the aesthetic. She is currently also Director of Dental ED South East Asia, providing cutting-edge, high quality education for dentists in the region. A strong supporter of philanthropy and CSR, she sits on the advisory board of Imagine Cambodia Foundation to raise funds for the home housing orphans or children from disadvantaged background. www.dpdental.com

Dr Tan graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore with a Bachelors of Dental Surgery. Dr Tan obtained his first post-graduate qualification from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgery in 2007 and his second from the Faculty of General Dental Practice and Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2008. He is also currently enrolled in the Certificate of Oral Implantology Program, University of Frankfurt. After graduation with his bachelors degree, Dr Tan served as a dental officer in Singhealth before moving out full time to private group dental practice. He has special interests in Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Implant Surgery. Besides attending numerous conferences both locally and internationally, he is active in promoting Aesthetic Dentistry in Singapore (ADSS) and the region . He was most recently voted in as the youngest President of the Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore. He has identified cosmetic dentistry as an emerging trend and is continuously seeking to upgrade his skills and knowledge in this field. His professional memberships are listed below: 1. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 2. Chicago Dental Society 3. Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England 4. Faculty of General Dental Practice, Royal College of Surgeons of England 5. Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgery 6. Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore 7. Singapore Dental Association 8. Singapore Medical Alumni Association 9. International Federation of Aesthetic Dentisty 10. Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry Besides his busy private practice, Dr Tan is committed to promote the art and science of aesthetic dentistry to the public through awareness campaigns as well as to organize scientific symposiums for fellow dental colleagues through the ADSS. Dr Guru Othayakumar received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from The University of Adelaide 2008 - 2012. Dental electives, placement, and achievements: Level 1 association, Australian Society of Implant Dentistry (2012) Rural dental placement in Whyalla (2012) Periodontal research selective with Dr Kaur (2012) Prosthodontics lab research with Dr Fung (2012) Geriatric Nursing Home Visits selective (2011) South Australian Certificate of Education, Sacred Heart College Senior (2007)

Dr Ronnie Yap was awarded both the FAC Ohlers Gold Medal for Best Clinical Student, and the University Silver Medal for the Best Student of that graduating year. He is currently adjunct Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore. Being active in teaching and lecturing he was past President of the Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore and current Vice-President of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. Ronnie’s priority is to keep abreast of dental techniques and technologies with continuing education, to ensure that his patients receive the best possible dental care available. He has undergone advanced training from the world’s premier post-graduate dental teaching center – the Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies and he travels at least once a (annually/frequently) year to the US or Europe for post-graduate studies. Ronnie is extensively trained and skilled in restorative, cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry. Dr Yap has a keen interest in the ‘bite’ or occlusion. This has led to many successful and non-invasive treatments of TMJ sufferers with chronic headaches and neck and shoulder pain. When he is not hard at work creating beautiful smiles, Dr Yap enjoys travelling, out-door activities and and spending time with his family and friends. www.orchardscottsdental.com

Howard sat down in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan with orthodontist Dr. Miho Imamura DDS, PhD who learned to speak English in Iowa where she traveled to and from Des Moines from 1985 to 2010 to study American dentistry and CWF - Community Water Fluoridation. Currently the only two cites in Japan that use CWF are Niigata and Kyoto. Dr. Miho Imamura teaches orthodontics in Tokyo 10 times per year to both orthodontist and general dentists. She says the orthodontists don't like it when she teaches general dentists orthodontics but she says general dentists need to know and understand orthodontics. Dr. Miho Imamura teaches myofunctional therapy four times per year in Tokyo to both orthodontists and general dentists. Her mentor in myofunctional was Bill Zickefoose in Iowa who passed away in 2015. Her other mentor is Dr Toshihide Ohno in Yokohama, Japan which is a suburb of Tokyo. Dr. Miho Imamura DDS, PhD has a teaching institute named MIHO which is her name and is used as an acronym: Motivated International Health Organization. www.mihokyoseishika.net

Howard sat down in Tokyo, Kamata, Nippon (Japan) at the dental office of Dr. Shinya Minami with Dr. Shinya and his dental consultant Joya Sakamoto. Dr. Shinya Minami graduated from Showa University, Department of Dentistry in Tokyo, Nippon in 2004. Dental school is 6 years and then a one year residency. Dr. Shinya Minami met his wife in dental school and they were the only ones in their class that got married. His wife after dental school went seven more years of college to become an orthodontist. Their dental office hours are 9:00am to 7:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and closed Tuesday and Sunday. The dentist will see about ten patients per day for about one hour per patient. The hygienist appointments are one-hour long. When a patient is missing a molar about 40% will get a one-tooth removable partial, 40% will get a fixed 3-unit bridge, and 20% will get an implant crown. About 10% of Japanese dentist can read English.

Howard sat down with International Director at Pentron Japan Inc, Noritoshi Iwata. They discussed the differences in endodontic therapy, implantology, and general dentistry between Japanese and American dentists. Noritoshi Iwata has worked in the dental industry for over 23 years. www.Pentron.com

Dr. Loh graduated from the University of Singapore in 1976 and obtained his Master of Dental Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 1982 through a scholarship awarded by the National University of Singapore. He was a full time instructor in the National University of Singapore until 1986. He is a visiting professor at the department of orthodontics, Wenzhou Medical College, China. He was the Honorary General Secretary of the Singapore Dental Association in 1986-1988. He founded the Association of Orthodontists, Singapore in 1991 and was the President for the first 2 years. He was the President of the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society 2010-2012. Dr. Loh has given presentations in Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. www.AlohaDental.sg

Dr Krishnan is Internationally renowned as the creator of one of the world's most popular adult cosmetic orthodontic systems - CFAST (Cosmetically Focused Adult Straight Teeth). He qualified from Dundee University in 1993 and his practice in Edinburgh has been Highly Commended as best Specialist Practice in Scotland and voted best Private Practice in East Scotland. Dr Krishnan has also recognised as one of Scotland's outstanding dentists in the Dentistry Awards. Dr Krishnan lectures extensively internationally primarily on cosmetically focused orthodontics, in which he has pioneered revolutionary new concepts using the C-FAST Cosmetic Tooth Alignment System. C-FAST is now one of the world's largest providers of Cosmetic Orthodontics with a presence in UK, USA, Middle East, South East Asia, and Australia. www.cfastresults.com

Dr. Wayne Hickory has been an authority in the orthodontics field for over 25 years. As an early adopter of many innovative technologies used throughout the industry today, and with a background in orthodontic research and instruction, Dr. Hickory is an expert in both traditional and modern orthodontic methods. His unique fusion of highly personalized care, leading-edge technology, and authentic, transparent patient relationships creates beautiful, straight, healthy smiles that patients can’t wait to rave about to their friends and family. Teaching & Consulting: Both patients and colleagues pursue Dr. Hickory’s expertise. As a former full-time professor at the Orthodontic Departments of both the University of Amsterdam and the University of Maryland, Dr. Hickory regularly consults in orthodontic practices and teaches courses to dentists and orthodontists throughout the world. Dr. Hickory also has a special interest in teaching abroad along with hosting orthodontists from Europe and Asia for advanced courses stateside. Education: Trinity College: (BS) Boston University, School of Graduate Dentistry: Master’s Degree in Nutritional Science University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine: Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD.) University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine: Three-year postdoctoral orthodontics certification University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine: Master’s of Dental Science (MDS) www.EmbassyRowOrtho.com

We are in Johor Bahru, Malaysia visiting Dr. Steven Phun BDS who graduated in 1990 from Dental School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Dr. Phun has two dentist associates: Dr. Saw Woon Ling BDS & Dr. Ron Ng BDS. Dr. Steven Phun BDS has taught for www.POSOrtho.com since 2009 which was founded by Dr Don McGann DDS in California. Dr Phun teaches ortho in Bejing, Bangkock, Medan, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur.

Today’s episode takes place in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Howard visited the dental office of Dr Matthew Hong, BDS. Dr Hong graduated from dental school in Sydney Australia in 1997. He is licensed to practice in Singapore, the UK, Australia, and Malaysia. Dr. Matthew Hong has the only Sirona Dentsply Cerec CAD-CAM in Malaysia. His wife Zoe is Mrs Malaysia Universe 2015 and is the spokesperson for Sirona Asia Pacific.

Howard sat down with Edward Zuckerberg to talk about the new Facebook Livestream feature and it’s marketing potential for dentists.

Howard sat down in Tokyo to interview orthodontist Dr. Shigeyuki Okuda and his two dental hygienists Dh. Mariko Sato and Dh. Teruyo Mitsuoka.

Howard sat down with Dr. Kiyotaka Umezu DDS, MS, a graduate of Nippon Dental University in 1997. Dr. Kiyotaka Umezu DDS, MS is a Clinical Assistant Professor Loma Linda University and is the only Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology in Nippon (Japan). Dental hygienist Atsuko Masutani joined the podcast towards the end.

Dr. Hymer travels the world lecturing in many aspects of dentistry. He is a senior lecturer for Progressive Orthodontics.”My aim is that dentists and the public are fully informed in what is available in the world of dentistry.” Education 984-1988: Melbourne University, president of Dental Students Society in 1986 Professional Info: 1990-1992: Member of the Medical Board for the Mildura Private Hospital 1993-1996: Worked in private practice in Malvern and Brunswick 1995-2003: Member of the Medical Board for the Vaucluse Hospital 1997-Present: Owned and worked in my own practice, employing two hygienist, therapist and an associate dentist www.firstbite.com.au www.progressiveseminars.com

Drg. Christian Andri: Founder and CEO of LaDenta Dental Clinic in Medan, Indonesia. Graduated From faculty Of Dentistry University of Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. He specializes in Dental Implants, Esthetic Dentistry, and Family Dentistry. He is also the Vice of Secretary of the Indonesian Dental Association branch in Medan. www.ladenta.org

Dr. John Kanca is one of the true pioneers in adhesive dentistry. He validated etching of dentin and made it an everyday reality. Dr. Kanca also created the concepts of wet bonding and pulse activation. Dr. Kanca has received fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Dental Materials, America Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Gordon Christensen Recognition Lecturer Award and has lectured on every continent except Antarctica. www.ApexDentalMaterials.com

Howard sat down with the very active Townie bottomofthepocket, Dr. Jonathan Ee. Jonathan received his BDS in 2007 at The National University of Dentistry. Their discussion covers a multitude of topics in dentistry such as glass ionomer, implants, philosophies of dentistry, and much more!

DSS Academy is a leading privatized provider for Dental Continuing Professional Education in Singapore. It provides a myriad of courses and live-surgeries workshops, which include but are not limited to disciplines in Implant Dentistry, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery Facial Esthetics, Orthodontics, and Patient Management. Beside conducting internal courses, DSS Academy is also an education partner with a number of American based Education Groups such as Dentaltown, Levin Group, PCO (Practical Clinical Orthodontics Inc), I.A.D.I (International Academy of Dental Implantology) and P.D.I (Premium Dental Institute) offering quality and efficient education.

We visited the dental office of The Lee Family: Johnny Lee BDS, Hinly Lau BDS, Darren Lee BDSc, and Clare Chen BDSc. We discussed everything from Dr. Johnny Lee’s several books about philosophy and self-help, to what it is like living and working with a family of four dentists!

Dr. Yeo has been at the forefront of dental care in private practice for many years. He completed his undergraduate dental training in National University of Singapore in 2000 and was awarded the Dean’s list. Following his completion of his internship at the National University Hospital in 2004, Dr. Yeo started in private practice and has been enjoying this very fulfilling career thus far. Not only is Bernard Phua, OHT a very active therapist and member of Aurora Aesthetic Dentistry and Dr. Yeo’s team, he is a product specialist at Chee Sang Dental Supply Pte Ltd, an accomplished salesman with achievements of $35,000 per month on average, and was of the first graduating class to receive their Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Nanyang Polytechnic. www.auroraaestheticdentistry.com

Drg. Robert H Dharma is the past president of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. Their discussion covers a wide variety of topics inside and outside of dentistry, and how aesthetics differ in Indonesia than in The United States.

John Syrbu DDS is a dentist, author, and illustrator. During dental school at the University of Iowa, he started a Facebook page called Dental Art & Humor, where he posts his own drawings as well as other entertaining and interesting dental media. He also authored several books, including The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry, and his latest work, Practical Social Media for Dentists. Visit his website (www.johnsyrbu.com) or his Facebook page (www.facebook.com/johnsyrbu) for more information. http://www.johnsyrbu.com/

You can’t miss this podcast. Listen to the opinions of 5 dental students from Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health - a sister school of ATSU - discuss their thoughts and feelings about what it’s like to be dental student in 2016. The discussion covers everything from student loan debt, to their ideal practice upon graduation, to their dream job, and hopes for the future. Listen, enjoy, and rest assured that dentistry is in fantastic hands of the new generation of dentists. www.ATSU.edu/asdoh

Tune in for round two with Dr. Cory Glenn. This episode’s discussion includes tips and tricks for placing implants, as well as lessons learned from Dr. Glenn while battling cancer. Dr. Cory Glenn: I’m Cory Glenn. I completed my DDS degree at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and obtained my doctor of dental surgery degree in 2008. Upon graduation, I was accepted into the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency associated with Lutheran Medical Center at the University of TN. Since finishing my residency, I have operated a solo general practice in Winchester, TN where I focus on comprehensive dental care. As a continual student, I have completed the AAID Maxi Course in dental implants as well as the AOS Comprehensive Orthodontic Continuum. My areas of interest include dental implants, guided implantology, photography, composite resin, smile design, complex rehabilitations, and complete dentures. In particular, I enjoy developing innovative clinical techniques that can be applied to these various disciplines to achieve higher quality results with greater efficiency. I too share ideas and interact with other dentists through Dentaltown and numerous other dental forums. I also am on faculty for CADRAY and give other seminars on a number of topics. www.GlennDDS.com

Ken graduated with PHD in chemistry in 1970. He has worked as a research scientist ever since, mainly on soils and agricultural issues. His early research investigated the reaction of phosphate and fluoride with minerals and soils. Later work involved investigation of soil life and nutrient transfers. He also has done research on apatites and fluorosilicic acid, which are relevant to the controversy around community water fluoridation (CWF). In 2013 he became active on online debates about CWF. His local city council had become influenced by anti-fluoridation campaigners and stopped fluoridation, despite public support from it as evidence by a previous referendum and council polling. After protests the council held another referendum, fluoridation received 70% voter support and CWF was restarted. He writes a blog, Open Parachute, where he discusses scientific and related issues - particularly science denialism. Since 2013 many of his blog posts have been devoted to explaining the science behind CWF and debunking claims made by anti-fluoride campaigners. http://openparachute.wordpress.com

Dr. Behnam Shakibaie: •1993 - 1998 Studied Dentistry at Berlin University •1996 - 2001 Doctorate at Berlin University due to clinical Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) •1999 - 2003 Specialization in Oral Surgery in Berlin •2004 - 2007 Mastership Implantology & Periodontology (DGI/DGP) •2007 - 2009 Specialist in Oral Micro Surgery & Micro Dentistry of Carl Zeiss Academy •2007 Specialist of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Iran •2005 - 2011 Owned clinic in microsurgical Implantology & Periodontology in Rheda-Wiedenbrueck / Germany •Since 2006 Invention, development and international publication of microsurgical techniques and instruments in oral Implantology •Since 2008 Scientific Consultant of DGI (German Association of Implantology) •Since 2009 Instructor of “Implant Microsurgery” of Zeiss Dental Academy •Since 2009 Ambassador of Quintessence Publishing Group •Since 2012 Founder of first specialized microsurgical Implantology clinic in Middle East in Tehran / Iran •2014 Founder of international group of “Implant Microsurgery” Internationally Granted Awards: • Best Practitioner Award 2007 of German Society of Periodontology • First Scientific Prize 2010 of German Society of Periodontology • Innovation Award in Medical Science 2011 of Tehran University in Iran • Best Education Lecturer 2012 of Zeiss Dental Academy in Austria • Congress Best Presentation 2014 of AMED in USA • European Business Management Award 2015 of EBCL in Croatia www.DrShakibaie.com

This episode’s discussion: - Winning the Townie Choice Award - What dentists need to know about websites - The importance of mobile websites - SEO: What is it? What’s behind it? - Should dentists be on social media? - And much more! A strong online presence is a huge part of marketing your practice. ProSites created the Definitive Guide to Online Marketing for Dentists to walk you through the process of creating a successful online presence for your practice. This easy-to-follow resource breaks down key factors involved in website creation, search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, and social media management. In addition to providing examples, each section delves into how individual elements help your practice, key decisions to consider, and pitfalls to avoid. Download your complimentary copy of ProSites’ Definitive Guide to Online Marketing for Dentists and start building a successful web presence for your practice today. http://www.prosites.com/Definitive-Guide-to-Online-Marketing/?keyword=DTPodcast Lance McCollough developed the first turnkey website solution for the professional marketplace at the beginning of the dot-com era and has helped thousands of professionals with Internet marketing. Growing his accounting firm in the ‘90s, Lance caught the Internet wave while trying to market his practice online. What followed were two wildly successful Internet ventures: Execusite (acquired by Wolters-Kluwer in 2001) and ProSites (recognized on the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500). Most importantly to Lance, however, is the admiration of over 14,000 happy clients and over 100 cheerful employees. www.ProSites.com

Dr. Dolby entered the field of dentistry in a somewhat unorthodox fashion. A scholarship athlete at Boise State University led to a degree in Business Management. Straight out of college working as a sales representative for a consumer products company, he knew there had to be a more rewarding profession. He decided to attend the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, where he graduated with high honors. He went on to further his dental education being selected to participate in a general practice residency at St. Josephs Hospital in Denver, Colorado. In 2001, he was awarded his Fellowship by the American Academy of General Dentistry. In 1994 he entered private practice and established Harrison Dental in Boise, Idaho and in 2007 started Cottonwood Creek Dental in Eagle, Idaho. Dr. Dolby was honored to be a featured instructor at the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum “PacLive” where he taught dentist the most effective practice management strategies for their practice. He also partnered up with the self-improvement expert Tony Robbins and Fortune Management to become a dental practice management coach. These experiences opened his eyes to the significant lack of business training that most dentist have, leaving them at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to running their practice. In 2015 Dr. Dolby started Triumph Dental in order to provide dentists a "Clear Path" to owning their private practice, while obtaining the business education to properly operate a stress free, profitable dental practice. Triumph Dental secures established, fee for service, single doctor practices and personally teaches candidates everything they need to know to operate a successful and profitable dental practice and in just 36 months 100% of the practice ownership is transferred to the new doctor. The most predictable path to a successful dental career! www.Triumph-Dental.com

This episode’s discussion: - Aesthetic dentistry - Simplifying occlusion - Bridges vs. implants - And much, much more. Lincoln Harris graduated from the University of Queensland with first class honours in 1998. He then went on to establish the first dental practice in Bargara, Harris Dental Boutique in 2000. Dr Harris has attended many continuing education courses on Aesthetic Implant Techniques and Full Mouth Rehabilitation in Australia, Europe, Canada, USA, and South East Asia. With his vast dental knowledge, Dr Harris coaches and trains dentists from all over the world on complex aesthetic dentistry, surgical techniques and business management. Dr Harris has also lectured in multiple cities throughout Australia, North America, Cambodia, Singapore, and Europe, and is in private practice. www.RestoringExcellence.com.au

This episode’s discussion: - Challenges of being a female dentist - Benefits of being a female dentist - Advice for women entering the dental profession including staying physically fit, seeking additional training (in business, clinical and personal development), setting goals, finding a mentor, getting experience/expanding your horizons, the importance of a professional peer group/study clubs, what to discuss with your spouse before starting a family and work life balance with your growing family. Dr. Josie Dovidio was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. However, when her parents, Italian immigrants, were tired of the snow, they moved to Southern California to soak in the sunshine. She returned to Chicago for her dental training and graduated from Northwestern University Dental School, in 1997, with honors from the Academy of General Dentistry. After graduation, she returned to Southern California to complete advanced training at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in North Hills, California, where she served as Chief Dental Resident. In February 2010, she went to Uganda to provide charitable dentistry to orphans in remote areas of the African bush. A busy, working mom of two, since her son’s diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome, she became passionate about living a simpler, more natural lifestyle. She converts her favorite recipes into gluten-free, and often dairy-free meals, and makes nutritionally dense recipes from real food to nourish her family. She shares those recipes on SharingMom.com and Pinterest. www.SharingMom.com www.SimiFamilyDentist.com

This episode’s discussion: - Reflecting on 34 years of being a general dentist; the joys of change and progress vs. the benefits of the traditional - The rewards of Adult Orthodontics - Once you are comfortable with labial, start going lingua - Advice for young graduates: Fee for service may be tough, but once you've carved your niche and established your unique selling proposition it is smooth sailing. You should ask every patient for a release of their photos for use on your website, blog etc. before starting treatment, and take more pictures than you will ever need! Dr. Richard Grimmel: - High School in Germany with 1 year in Bethesda, Maryland, USA - 1978 Medical doctor degree Hannover, Germany, School of Medicine - 1981 Dental doctor degree Goettingen, Germany, University School of Dentistry - 1980s to early 90s All continuums at Pankey, Dick Barnes Courses, Jim Pride Courses, Greg Stanley, Dale Carnegie Instructor - 2001 Visit to Clifton Georgaklis in Boston, since then building and growing on Adult Orthodontics - 1983 started 1st practice in Ludwigshafen, Germany, under German mandatory social insurance scheme, lots of oral surgery, perio, general dentistry sold 1989 - 1990 started 2nd practice in Mannheim, Germany, completely private, no social insurance plans taken, focussing on the 5% of the population not under the mandatory regime, mostly restorative, implants and perio sold 2003 - 2003 moved family to Zurich, Switzerland, bought 3rd and present general dentistry practice and turned and built it to mainly adult Orthodontics - Dr. Grimmel has been married to the same wife since 1981 www.Grimmel.ch

This episode’s discussion: 1.Creating proper insurance revenue cycle management: TIME, TOOLS, and TRACKING. 2. implement a deposit only bank account for the set up and to complete the enrollment process with all partners to achieve better cash flow. 3. The importance of knowing your clearinghouse. 4.Linking payments and ERA response for accurate reconciliation and bookkeeping. 5.Implementing new payment codes into the software system. 6.Fast and secure direct deposit of your claim payments. 7.Improved payment turn around cycle (within 5-10 days) 8.Reduced bank fees and fewer lost or stolen checks. 9. Minimize risk of embezzlement. 10.More streamlined electronic process in their front office systems by leaving a paper based payment system to becoming an electronic based payment system for better cash flow. Drawing on 30 years experience in a private Dental practice, Chris's passion for efficient systems is grounded in personal understanding and professional expertise. Chris is a Dental Insurance Electronic Payment Specialist who engages the Provider, clearinghouse and payer in simplifying the Dental electronic payment set up and to complete the enrollment process with all partners, you need to achieve better cash flow. She has implemented the newest methods for proper revenue cycle management: time, tools, and tracking in an organized system to help Dental offices implement a more streamlined electronic process in their front office systems and is passionate in teaching offices how to move the practice into leaving a paper based payment system to becoming an electronic based system for the new era in dental technology. Member of SCN. www.DentalWebSmart.com

This episode’s discussion: - Recruitment - Integration - Scheduling/Management - Reviews - Distribution of Resources - Termination - Teamwork - A Positive Workplace - Leadership - Work-Life Balance Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca is a Board Certified orthodontist and clinical professor at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific. She speaks on practice management topics including marketing, teamwork, treatment coordination, customer service, management systems, and human resource management. She is author of two books "It All Starts With Marketing: 201 Marketing Tips for Growing a Dental Practice" and "Beyond the Morning Huddle: HR Management for a Successful Dental Practice." She has spoken at the AAO Annual Sessions and will speak again in 2016. She has teaching awards from both UCSF and U of P Dental Schools. Her orthodontic practice Gorczyca Orthodontics is located in Antioch, California. www.clubbraces.com

As an Executive Coach for Fortune Management, Kim McGuire brings over 15 years of leadership experience in sales and marketing to the Denver Dental community. Kim coaches Dental teams to understand and prioritize ‘what’s most important’, create accountability, as well as incorporate the financial policies and office procedures necessary for the practice to run smoothly and efficiently. Kim believes the coach-client relationship works best when it is co-managed – mutual trust, respect, open communication, and dedication to success - so that learning and growth are maximized. Her dedication to Vision-based strategic planning creates a strong, supportive work environment focused on truly embracing the mission of the Doctor. An energetic speaker, Kim leads workshops on topics such as Goal Setting, Case Presentation and Enrollment, Impact Marketing, Time Economics, Staff Accountability and Leadership. Participants will walk away with practical business solutions as well as a better understanding of how to communicate more effectively in their personal lives. Some of Kim’s personal activities include yoga, international travel, skiing, and non-fiction reading. In addition to the extensive leadership training she has received through Fortune Management, she has completed her Life Coaching Certification through the acclaimed Coaches Training Institute, which complements her B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Chico. Her commitment to lifelong learning & personal development enables Dental practices to achieve their personal and professional best. Originally from California, Kim has coached doctors in the San Francisco Bay area and the New York City metropolitan area before settling with her family in Denver, CO. www.FortuneMGMT.com

This episode’s discussion: -New approaches to caries assessment and management are available. -Population studies indicate that old ways to assess caries in populations with DMFT underestimate caries by 45% and above. -Early caries can be assessed with new methods of assessment. -Early caries can be reversed with a variety of remineralizing agents. -Patients are not aware of agents that can reverse early caries. -Diagnostic codes are new for dentistry since this year. -Reimbursement for reversal of early caries is rare, except for fluoride varnish for young children. -Evidenced based approaches to treat and manage caries using ICCMS are available. -These can be used to prevent and treat caries in individuals and among populations. An international lecturer, author, clinician and public health dental leader, Dr. Scarlett is a noted infectious disease and chronic disease expert. As the author of the first infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC), she now focuses her career on caries assessment and management for populations. Beginning her career providing oral care to the proud Gullah people of the sea islands below Charleston, she has been a professor and director of dental research at one dental school and head of the hygiene program. Her most recent accomplishment was training over 100 health workers for Ebola Treatment Units infection control last year for the CDC. www.scarlettconsulting.com

This episode’s discussion: -Hiring employees -Reviewing employees -Leadership -Trust -And much, much more! Lorraine's background includes many years of business administration and successful treatment presentation, as well as extensive studies in communication and leadership skills. In the last 8 years as a practice management speaker, Lorraine has enjoyed learning and laughing with thousands of dental professionals across the US, in Canada, and Sweden. Her presentations are known for offering easily implemented, simple solutions for enhancing the new patient call, treatment presentations, and systems implementation. One of Lorraine's specialities is assisting business owners in managing difficult or conflictual conversations with team members and patients. Recently, one attendee was thrilled when she was able to go back to the office and in the next week convert a patient to schedule and complete a case including multiple crowns even though her practice did not participate with the patient’s insurance company. www.guthdentalconsulting.com

This episode’s discussion: - Why General/Pediatric dentists should incorporate orthodontics into their practices - How General/Pediatric dentists can do so and develop the same level of expertise and skill they have in other aspects of Dentistry - Diagnosis in Orthodontics: Why understanding the clinical applications of the principles of cranio-facial growth and dento-alveolar compensation is the fundamental basis for the clinical practice of Orthodontics - The extraction/non-Extraction debate in Orthodontics - Early Interceptive and orthopedic Treatment - Functional appliance therapy - Invisible aligner therapy - And much, much more! Dr. Richard A. Litt received his DDS degree from the University of Detroit in 1965 and his Masters Degree and certificate in Orthodontics from Northwestern University in 1969. Dr. Litt was Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Detroit from 1969-1980 and Clinical professor and Director of Postdoctoral Orthodontics at The University of California, San Francisco from 1980-1986. Dr. Litt is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, as well as many other groups.He has published numerous articles and is recognized as one of the most dynamic educators in Orthodontics today. He was a member The European Orthodontic Society,The Societe D'Orthopedie Dentofaciale in France and The Edward Angle Society of Orthodontists. He was the Orthodontic consultant to the Cleft Palate Center at Children's Hospital of Michigan and The Director of the Orthodontics for the Pediatric Dental Residency Program. Dr. Litt Started FORCE in 1985. FORCE is the first and only extended continuing education program in Orthodontics patterned after a graduate school education and presented by a qualified, credentialed specialist with both clinical and University experience. FORCE was designed to educate the practitioner who wants to add orthodontics to his/her practice or expand their present orthodontic services to the next level. www.ForceInt.com

Dr. Calleros has been providing life enhancing dentistry for more than 29 years in the South Bay communities. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of California, Riverside and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of California, Los Angeles. Go Bruins! Along with private practice, she has been an instructor at the UCLA Dental School’s Restorative Department. Continuing education is extremely important to Dr. Calleros, as she spends countless hours taking courses to ensure she stays at the forefront of dentistry. She has taken many courses in advanced esthetics, occlusion, and treatment planning at the world-renowned Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. Taking advanced courses in Invisalign Orthodontics has given her Preferred Invisalign provider status. Her latest study is in implant dentistry and she has recently attained a Fellowship in the International Dental Implant Association. She is one of the first and only Laser Certified Dentists in the South Bay. Her continuing education will not stop here, as she understands the importance of staying ahead with current dental research and technology. Her latest achievement is the addition of cone beam computerized technology (3-D radiology). She uses this for diagnosis of oral pathology, endodontic root canal treatment, and digital implant planning. This seamlessly integrates with CEREC technology, one-visit crowns. She has earned the distinction of becoming a mentor for advanced CEREC classes at the Scottsdale Center and is a proud member of CERECDOCTORS.com. Dr. Calleros loves dentistry because she can combine science with art to create not only beautiful, but more importantly, healthy smiles. From the start of her private practice she has always upheld the highest level of ethics and integrity. You can trust that Dr. Calleros will listen to each individual need and provide you with optimal care. She has chosen a team that holds the same beliefs and value system to ensure the entire dental experience can be pleasant, knowledgeable, and treat you like family. Giving back to the community is important to Dr. Calleros. Each year she joins forces with agencies such as Habitat for Humanity and the 1736 Family Crisis Center to provide dental services to local families who are unable to afford treatment. She and her team have volunteered at Maria Shriver's Modern House Call for Women in Long Beach, California where they provided uninsured women on-site dental treatment. In the past, she has volunteered with the South Bay Health District, where she helped low income children and abused women receive much needed dental work. Giving back does not stop at volunteering her time, she continuously donates to many different charities and participates in local fitness events that raise money for various charities. She and her team recently did over $15,000 of dental treatment on families from a local crisis center. In September 2015 she not only completed the Avon39 Walk to End Breast Cancer in Santa Barbara, she also raised over $6000.00 towards breast cancer research and treatment. Dr. Calleros understands firsthand the importance of raising a healthy family. She is a proud mother of two. Her daughter graduated from San Diego State University and is pursuing a career in the entertainment industry and her son is a firefighter in Scottsdale, Arizona. An animal lover, she has a beautiful Thoroughbred horse named Face and just added a new dog to her family, named Brandi. Away from the office, Dr. Calleros enjoys many outdoor activities and is quite the weekend warrior. You will most likely find her riding her road bike along the coast and through the hills of Palos Verdes. Every year she runs in the Manhattan Beach 10K. In support of UCLA, she combined three of her favorite activities, swimming, biking, and running, to complete her first triathlon, the Iron Bruin. She also takes great pleasure in riding her horse and motorcycle, playing tennis, golfing and hiking. During the summer weekends she spends her time enjoying the South Bay beaches or boating in Arizona, and during the Winter weekends skiing down the slopes of Mammoth. www.drcalleros.com

This episode’s discussion: 1. Three stages of knowledge 2. Surgery as traffic 3. Competition 4. Blood and adrenaline 5. And much more! 2001 - Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University. Between 2002 and 2012 Dr. Yadach worked in the Department of Emergency Medicine University of Wroclaw, Department of Medicine Oral Mucosal and Periodontal Diseases University of Wroclaw, and Was a physician in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Wroclaw. He’s received complementary management training in implant soft tissues held in prestigious centers in the years 2005-2013: New York, Berlin, Stuttgart, and Genoa. In 2009 Dr. Yadach began training at the University of New York: Continuing Education Linhart Dental Program NYU Implant Continuum Education & OSIS & CEIA, which ended in August 2012 and has been certified at New York University. He is a lecturer and trainer on symposia and national and international conferences. In his own practice focuses mainly on microsurgery techniques and extensive soft tissue reconstructive surgery for the purpose of alveolar implantology. As one of the first doctors in Poland applied pre-orthodontic decortication procedure using piezoelectric device and first created a classification of anatomical indications for the treatment of maxillary sinus floor elevation with access from the hard palate. Dr. Yadach is also a co-founder of the Oral Surgery Academy. www.yadach.pl www.dentalsalon.pl

This episodes’s discussion: - Dr. Khalife’s early life in Lebanon - Dr. Khalife’s passion for sharing knowledge and helping dentists - Rising numbers of graduates - Costs of owning a dental office - And much, much more! Borne in Beirut, Lebanon, ran away from war at the age of 13, immigrated to Canada, became a Canadian citizen. Graduate in Biomedical sciences(1996), and Dentistry (2000),from the University of Montreal. Started a PhD in heart electrophysiology, with the goal of becoming a Physiology teacher. Quit and entered private practice in 2003. Opened my own office in Montreal, then got an opportunity to practice rural, so I took it, simply closed my office and bought another one in Hawkesbury, where I founded Floss Dental Clinic and been there ever since, practicing general dentistry as a solo practitioner. www.DentisteFloss.com

This episode’s discussion: 1. Systems, Teams, and Technology 2. Communication with teams and patients 3. Team Building - nothing happens with out them - The Dr is part of the team too! 4. Social Marketing and Branding 5. The Business of Dentistry - Yes, it’s a business! (Stay tuned for Part Two with Bonnie Pugh!) Laci discovered at an early age her true passion for speaking and entertaining audiences. As a founding partner at Practice Dynamics she combines her knowledge of dentistry with her passion for teams to deliver customized coaching, workshops and speaking events throughout the country. Laci began her road to coaching as a chairside assistant while going to college to pursue a dream of one day having her own talk show. While working her way to the business side of dentistry, she was fortunate to learn from top industry professionals. The experience gained on this journey gives her unique insight into the technology and business side of dentistry. The excitement of working in high tech offices, as well as, high-end cosmetic practices has instilled in her the passion and the knowledge to coach dental teams on their road to excellence. Balancing coaching dental teams with her speaking career is a dream come true. Each time she takes the stage her passion for dentistry and the dental team comes to life in her words and the lessons she teaches. Practice Dynamics specializes in coaching teams to reach their goals through balance driven success using systems, teams and technology. www.PracticeDynamics.net

Dr Michael W Davis maintains a private general dentistry practice in Santa Fe, NM. One day per week, he works with disadvantaged populations. He chairs the Santa Fe District Dental Society peer-review, & is active with his state dental association. He is engaged with expert witness dental law cases. He is a vocal advocate for ethics in dentistry and the public welfare. www.SmilesOfSantaFe.com

The 5 Keys of Successful Goal Setting for a Dental Practice: 1. Know the outcome or result you want to achieve with absolute clarity. 2. Create Realistic goals that can be accomplished by the end of the year. 3. Create an action plan that will ensure the results that you want. 4. Track and monitor your results monthly, weekly, daily. 5.Celebrate along the way. Scott has been coaching dental teams since 2001. He has an astonishing record of doubling the net income of most of his clients within 18 months. Scott is more than a dental consultant; he is a coach with an eye for results. Scott has 15 years experience in corporate America, where he was in charge of a litigation unit for State Farm Insurance. He rose to the highest position in the field as a manager and was in charge of an annual budget of a $130,000,000 operation. Scott leveraged the business skills from this experience as a business manager for a multi-office dental corporation. Later Scott worked as an Executive Coach for Tony Robbins and is currently a Trainer for the organization. Scott Day is a certified Behavioral and Motivators Analyst expert and a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Scott loves training dental teams on communication skills and leadership skills that count. Scott is a great, dynamic and entertaining speaker. He has spoken three times to the Russian Dental Clinics Delegation. He holds a B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin and a Law degree from the University of Toledo. Scott enjoys golfing and is a basketball and football official. www.fastforwarddentistry.com

This episodes’s discussion: 1. Research linking oral biofilm, formally referred to as plaque, with systemic conditions such as cardiac disease, diabetes, pulmonary disease, etc. 2. New look at periodontal disease and how to manage it long term with regard to biofilm 3. Biofilm resistant to traditional methods both in-office and with home care to elimination and what can be done to eliminate it and maintain elimination Dr. Gregori Kurtzman is in private general practice in Silver Spring, Maryland and a former Assistant Clinical Professor at University of Maryland and a former AAID Implant Maxi-Course and assistant program director at Howard University College of Dentistry. He has lectured internationally on the topics of Restorative dentistry, Endodontics and Implant surgery and prosthetics, removable and fixed prosthetics, Periodontics, and has over 450 published articles. He has earned Fellowship in the AGD, AAIP, ACD, ICOI, Pierre Fauchard, ADI, Mastership in the AGD and ICOI and Diplomat status in the ICOI and American Dental Implant Association (ADIA). Dr. Kurtzman has been honored to be included in the “Top Leaders in Continuing Education” by Dentistry Today annually since 2006 and was featured on their June 2012 cover. Check out Dr. Kurtzman’s article in the March 2016 edition of Dentaltown Magazine (Link available soon)

Cathy is the Founder of Jameson Management, Inc., an international lecture and consulting organization that focuses on management, marketing, and hygiene. Practices increase productivity and profitability while reducing stress. Cathy's newest book, Creating a Healthy Work Environment is based on her doctoral work in management and her 25 years of experience in dental practices throughout the U.S. and the world. www.JamesonManagement.com

P.I.E. offers a claims-made insurance policy which is the current industry standard. Coverage is available for dentists who practice hospital dentistry or perform I.V. sedation, either themselves or with the help of a qualified anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist, in their own office. Oral sedation coverage is also available under the same classification. Coverage is also provided for dentists who have their dental hygienists perform local anesthetics. Premiums are very reasonable and, as is typical with claims-made policies, start out relatively low and step up to a mature rate which remains constant from the fifth year of coverage onward. The liability limits offered by Professional Insurance Exchange Mutual, Inc. are industry standard at $1 million per claim and $3 million annual aggregate. The Company retains a team of experienced lawyers at the firm of Snow, Christensen and Martineau and/or the firm of Dunn and Dunn which are instrumental in defending claims and negotiating reasonable settlements when necessary. Richard C. Engar, DDS, CEO (formerly Attorney-in-Fact) since 9/1/91. Graduated from University of Washington School of Dentistry. Practiced 10 years full time in Salt Lake County. Member, Clinical Faculty, U. of Utah general practice dental residency program. Trustee, Academy of General Dentistry 1997 - 2003. 1997 Utah AGD Dentist of the Year. Distinguished Dentist Award, Pierre Fauchard Academy, 2006. Member ADA, UDA , AGD, Pierre Fauchard Academy, Academy of Dentistry International, International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists. First elected to Board of Directors April 1991. www.pieutah.org