Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

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

This episodes’s discussion: - The future - The human side of dentistry - Well-being - Career - Leadership and Communication - Health and Fitness Dr. Polansky has delivered comprehensive cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, and implant dentistry for more than 35 years. He was born in the Bronx, New York in January 1948. The doctor graduated from Queens College in 1969 and received his DMD degree in 1973 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Polansky spent two years in the US Army Dental Corps, stationed at Fort. Dix, New Jersey. In 1975, Dr. Polansky entered private practice in Medford Lakes. Three years later, he built his second practice in the town in which he now lives, Cherry Hill. www.taoofdentistry.com

This episode’s title says it all. Learn from Dr. David Rosania’s 30+ years of experience so you can place implants better and provide outstanding oral healthcare. Enjoy! Hi, I’m Dr. David Rosania, and I am one of the most experienced surgeons in the Seacoast and the state. I was the first surgeon in our region to place a modern-era dental implant over 25 years ago, and I have placed several thousand since then. I have also performed well over 20,000 periodontal surgical procedures. I am excited to combine my experience with the state-of-the-art training my daughter Amy has received at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Connecticut, two of the most highly ranked dental programs in the nation. I am committed to treating my patients with dignity and with providing a personalized experience as free of stress as possible. There is a good chance that you know one of my patients, and if you ask around I am confident that they will confirm this. I received my education at Tufts University (B.S. cum laude in Biology and Psychology) and the University of Connecticut (D.M.D. and Specialty Certificate in Periodontics), most recently earning a M.S. in 2008 (again at Tufts University). I am a past President of the Rockingham County Dental Society. I founded a 20-year-long dental study club and authored The Perio Perspective, a newsletter for local dentists and hygienists. For the past seven years I have indulged my love for teaching at The Governors Academy, where I taught Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, and Environmental Science, while continuing to practice Periodontics and Implant Therapy. I continue to cherish my three grown children and my wife Pam. My hobbies include triathlon, electric guitar, studying science, psychology and philosophy, and trying to keep up with Amy running and skiing. www.rosaniadmd.com

This Episodes Discussion: How can you get into trouble with nitrous oxide sedation? When should you remove the nose mask? How to be safe doing oral sedation? What drug should not be in your emergency kit? What can you do to help your insurance submissions? And much, much more! Fred Quarnstrom: I am semi retired. I practice 2 days a week for the lady dentist who worked for me for 12 years and purchased my practice. I have now worked for her 8 years. This gives me a chance to stay in touch with my long time patients, their children and grandchildren. My practice was in a modest to low income, multiracial part of Seattle. It was successful beyond my fondest dreams. I graduated from dental school 51 years ago. I spend 2 years attached to the Marine Corps and Seabees as a dentist including the first across the beach amphibious assault in Vietnam at Chu Lai. I did dentistry on our troop, on Vietnam villagers and medical air evacuations of the wounded. In all, I had 8 years in the Naval Reserves and 2 years in the Army ROTC. I next did a one year MD residency in an anesthesiology residency at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC. I have taught fear and pain control courses for 6 dental schools, in 35 states and 15 countries; in all 252 nitrous oxide oxygen sedation and 116 oral conscious sedation, 125 medical emergency and130 electronic dental anesthesia programs: 738 total CE presentations. I have had 56 papers published and wrote chapters in 3 books. I am a flight instructor and have 1000 hours of pilot in command and am a Docent at the Seattle Museum of Flight. I am active in Boy Scouts as and Eagle Scout Board member and am a Silver Beaver. in addition to sedation and pain control courses I have taught Age Relevant Dentistry programs, I spend 20 years doing quality reviews for union welfare dental programs. I served on our Dental Board for 4 years and have served as an expert witness in 45 legal cases. One had a $34,000,000 award. I have worked for dentists and for patients. I will not take a case I do not 100% believe in. You can reach Dr. Quarnstrom at [email protected] www.faculty.washington.edu/quarn

This episodes Discussion: Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Expensive Dentistry vs Expensive Dentist vs Expensive looking Dentists Rockstars in Dentistry What to learn after graduation And much more! Kamsiah Haider: Dr. Kamsiah is a multidisciplinary dental specialist. Her current interest are in DigitalSmileDesign, which is a new field of her specialization. The DSD technique enables her to be more exact in her approach to cosmetic dentistry. She works closely with a few local labs and the DSD lab in Madrid, Spain. She also practices bone-screw dentistry which combines dental implantology, prosthodontics and orthodontics. In 2003m she did a course in Orthodontics by the Academy of Dental Science in Malaysia . She worked part-time in an established Orthodontic Clinic from 2004-2011. She earned her membership of the International Association for Orthodontist (iAOi) in 2014. She did her mini-residency with the well known expert and bone screw Dr. Chris Chang in Taiwan. Dr. Kamsiah obtained her dental degree from The University of Malaya in 1987, and became a tutor and Lecturer in the Department of Prosthetics, Faculty of Dentistry. She went to do her Masters in Prosthetics and Gerodontology graduate degree at Scotland's University of Dundee and graduated in 1990. She has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Implantology (ICOI) since 1997. Dr. Kamsiah was a full time lecturer at the University of Malaya, an Associate Professor at the International Islamic University and lectures on prosthetics and gerodontics. Her dental implant journey started in 1990 when she attended a course in the University of Goteburg, the Branemark centre in Sweden, and trained under the supervision of the late Nobel Laureate, Professor Branemark and subsequently in 1995 did her sabbatical in Perth, Australia with Dr. Patrick Henry who is an associate and colleague of Professor. She practices guided surgery in her implant cases. She also lectures on Removable Prosthesis, Dental Implantology, especially on immediate loading in the All on 4-concept. In 2013, on the introduction of Dr. Patrick Henry she went to Lisbon, Portugal where she did a few mini-residency trainings with Dr Palo Maló of the world famous Malo Clinic. Dr. Kamsiah has been in private practice in 1996. www.drkamsiah.com

Dental student Derek Williams is the creator of the Ambitious Dental Students group on Dentaltown. In this episode, listen to Derek’s advice on how to get the most out of dental school, Dentaltown, and a whole lot more! Derek Williams: Decided to be a dentist in high school Will graduate from Creighton 2016 Created private group on Dentaltown called "Ambitious Dental Students" Organized trip to SA: Invited by Scott Leune (member of Ambitious Dental Students) to visit Breakaway for 10 days to learn systems and attend seminars

-Advantages of the cloud over client-server -A new migration from client-server to the cloud -What the cloud means for older client-server applications Currently VP sales and marketing at Curve Dental since 2009, building the most well-know brand for cloud-based dental software. Before joining Curve Dental built the profession's biggest brand in dental software for Henry Schein, spending 16 years directing marketing efforts for Dentrix. Combined time in the dental software business is more than 22 years. www.CurveDental.com

- Why building strong relationships is the most important thing you can do to build your business. - How your personal relationships affect your business relationships. - How to stand out in your industry. - The importance of building a specific culture in your practice. Since 2008, Award winning mentor Dino Watt, The Relationship Expert has been helping high income producers by replicating their business success into their personal relationships. His systems have been proven to create more happiness in marriages, more peace in the work place, more freedom from the many stresses in life, and more revenue in your business. www.dinowatt.com

Imagine walking into a cozy room warmed by a crackling fireplace and filled with the scent of gourmet coffee and tea. You’re invited to choose a beverage, make yourself comfortable on the sofa, and pick out a movie. No, you're not at home or visiting the household of a beloved family member or friend. Welcome to the dental office of Dr. Ben Sutter! Dr. Sutter received a BA in psychology as well as a BS in biology from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. He then earned his DMD from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine), where he was the recipient of numerous academic awards. While in New Jersey, he completed a one-year, hospital-based residency at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Dr. Sutter is also the author of articles and abstracts and has vast clinical, research, and teaching experience. He has been studying and treating TMJ dysfunction since going into private practice in 2008. In that time, Dr. Sutter has sought advanced education and training in treating neuromuscular issues. His studies have taken him to the Las Vegas Institute, and the Piper Education and Research Center. He has attended Equilibration Seminars as well as Aestheic Masters. Dr. Sutter is also a certified Perfect Bite Doctor, which was the precursor to the TruDenta system of diagnosis and therapy methodologies. When you see Dr. Sutter for the treatment of TMD, you can expect thorough care that targets your specific needs. www.forbeautifulsmiles.com

In 1998, Randy Alvarez launched the effort that would become The Wellness Hour TV Show. Since then, more than 1,200 episodes have been produced and have featured some of the nation’s leading medical and dental specialists. His company is the number one producer of medical and dental documentaries in the world. The Wellness Hour news interview has become a social media and television platform for doctors to educate the public about their specialty. Doctors report that they attract hundreds of new patients to their practices. Each week, The Wellness Hour TV show airs in more than 70 million homes across the United States and all of Canada. Alvarez, Alvarez has transformed the show’s website (www.wellnesshour.com) into an extensive on-line medical resource for both doctors and the public. His newest project Alvarez University is an on line interactive communication training program for dentists and their teams, with hundreds of on line training modules. It’s the fastest growing communication training program in dentistry today. He has personally media coached over 3,000 licensed health care practitioners on a one-on-one basis, getting them ready for TV. He is endorsed by Nobel Biocare and Henry Schein dental have the Wellness Hour and Randy Alvarez in their list of services. He also directs and produces all of the long form advertising for Clear Choice dental implant centers. He is a sought after speaker and we are excited to have him on our program today. www.WellnessHour.com

MDPM Consulting Mission Statement: Our primary purpose is to provide our clients with a creative, consistent, and highly visible online presence. We will always extend superior customer service, with responsive solutions that addresses each customer’s unique needs. Originally from Connecticut, Jill spent a number of years in the Midwest in the mortgage industry before becoming a Texan in 2002. Joint ventures with small businesses around the country led her to establish MDPM Consulting in 2010. With many years in business development under her belt, Jill has worked with clients from almost every major city, helping them with their marketing efforts and growing their businesses. Today, Jill is MDPM's CEO, but more importantly, she's the director of business development for her clients. She approaches online marketing with a long-term approach, evaluating how all of the pieces of a dental practice fit together to create a successful brand and business. Outside of the office, Jill is a busy mom to her two teenage boys. She also enjoys yoga, kayaking, volunteering, and devouring books about the history of major American cities. www.mdpm.com

Dr. Frank has been a multiple practice owner for 14 years and has been teaching Phasing Out and Expansion strategies to dentists for over 8 years. Dr. Frank is the Founder of OsteoReady Implant Solutions. Dr. Frank and his wife of 10 years live in Oregon with their 3 boys. Dr. Brady Frank received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Marquette University Dental School. Now, as the Clinical Director and Founder of OsteoReady™, Dr. Brady Frank has developed a continuing education system that allows the general dentist to become comfortable in confidently providing simplified, efficient, lifetime implant solutions to patients. Dr. Frank has contributed several pivotal inventions to implant dentistry, including the OsteoConverter™, which allows the dentist to provide more affordable, efficient and comfortable implant treatment. Dr. Frank is a sought-after speaker and educator, and has addressed thousands of dentists at major dental meetings and events throughout the country. Between his experience as a speaker, teacher, clinician and innovator, Dr. Frank is an invaluable figure in the field of implant dentistry for both the dentist and the patient. www.OsteoReady.com

Dr. Samuel Lee has earned double doctoral degree in Dentistry. He has earned Doctor of Medical Science (4-5 years full time doctoral degree) from Harvard University, and Doctor of Dental Surgery (4 years) from UCLA School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, and limits his dental practice in Implant Surgery and orthodontics. After completing his bachelorʼs degree in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at UCLA, he continued his studies at UCLA School of Dentistry for his doctor of dental surgery degree. While attending dental school, he has taught Biochemistry for 3 years. He loves teaching and enjoys developing new technologies. As a dentist, he practiced implant dentistry and orthodontics in a private practice in Buena Park, California, for 7 years. He and his family moved to Boston area to further his study at Harvard School of Dental Medicine for his specialty certificate in Periodontology, and to earn Doctor of Medical Science from Harvard University. Currently, he concentrates on research and development in Dentistry, and he runs private practice in Burlington, MA. He has won the 1st Place Table Clinic Presentation Award at many prestigious organization: The 2008 American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the 2007 American Orthodontic Society (AOS), and the 2007 International Congress of Oral Implantologists(ICOI). He is the inventor of "Crestal Window Sinus Grafting Technique," and own the patent on his sinus instruments. He currently teaches internationally on his sinus techniques and TAD to specialists, general dentist, and dental schools. He also developed new method of dental x-ray, and he owns that patents related to this techniques. He is the president of International Academy of Dental Implantology, and focus his career in teaching and research. www.samleedental.com

Whitehall began in 1980 as promoters of a conservative financial philosophy with an emphasis on being debt-free and purchasing safe investments. Greg Stanley graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in 1975. Since that time, Greg has spoken to over 50,000 health care professionals on the topics of practice management and finance. In addition to producing over 200 monthly audio recordings, Greg has created 17 full-length audio education programs on topics ranging from practice overhead and control to team building and marketing. Greg Stanley has been the key seminar presenter for Whitehall Management for the past 34 years and has spoken regularly in Canada, Australia and various European countries. In 2004, Dentaltown.com voted Whitehall Management the Best Practice Management of The Year (from 2,200 write-in votes). www.whitehallmgt.com

I grew up in Indiana, moved to SLC as senior in high school. Went to BYU, served a mission in California speaking Spanish, went to dental school at WVU (1999), AEGD at WVU (2002) and Endo residency at WVU. Moved to Arizona - where my wife grew up and joined with Ed Carlson at SSE. We have tried to be leaders in endodontic education for those in the east valley. We have put on the Inner Space Seminar series for 12 years. I also have written the endo blog since 2007 - which is a blog about the clinical practice of endodontics. www.theendoblog.com

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed by Howard Farran are solely his own and in no way reflect the opinions of Guardian, its subsidiaries, agencies, agents or employees. Individual disability income products underwritten and issued by Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America, Pittsfield, MA, a wholly owned stock subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, or provided by Guardian. Product provisions and availability may vary by state. 2016-23721 Exp. 5/18. About Kirshner & Klarfeld Financial Group, LLC Through our individual and collective experience and expertise, we will strive to help you get to the truth of your financial well-being, to make your money work harder and smarter and to give you more options for using your wealth. In doing so, we will move you closer to, and then allow you to maintain, an optimal level of financial balance. Watch on Dentaltown at http://bit.ly/DentistryUncensored311 Ivan Kirshner, DDS: Ivan Kirshner entered the financial services area in 1990 after leaving the private practice of dentistry. He attended the University of Arizona and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1968. In his first professional career as a dentist, Ivan served as president of several dental organizations and served on the board of his local and state associations. He has volunteered his services for underprivileged children and was on the board of directors of Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America – Arizona. Ivan began his second career after retiring from dentistry for health reasons. He has intensely pursued classes and continuing education in finance and economics with emphasis on Macroeconomic financial concepts since 1990. This has enabled him to assist hundreds of other health professionals in a unique way that they have not been exposed to before. He has taught seminars on personal financial economics to many study groups and schools and has published several articles in dental publications dealing with planning and insurance matters. Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities, LLC (PAS), 5080 N 40th Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Securities, products and services offered through (PAS), (602) 957-7155. Field Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kirshner and Klarfeld Financial Group LLC is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. PAS is a member FINRA/SIPC Jeff Kirshner, CPA, PFS, MBA: Jeffrey Kirshner began his career in professional services in 1991 when he graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in accounting and went to work for Coopers & Lybrand, LLC in the San Francisco Bay Area. After earning his CPA and working several years in public accounting, he went back to school to earn his MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. Upon graduation, he went to work for Oracle Corporation where he implemented large scale financial and sales systems for medium to large companies. Jeff entered the financial services industry in 2001 when he joined Ivan and Michael. Jeff is a regular qualifier of the Million Dollar Roundtable and Guardian's Leader's Club. He is also a member of the Guardian's Inner Circle for leading disability income agents. After years of study, continuing education and comprehensive planning with his clients, Jeffrey earned the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation, a designation available only to CPAs that are members in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and that meet the comprehensive ethical, educational and professional foundation as determined by the AICPA. He works primarily with physicians, dentists and business owners. He also does frequent lectures and training seminars to other professionals in the area of Personal Financial Planning. Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities, LLC, 5080 N. 40th Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Securities products/services and advisory services are offered through PAS, a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor, (602) 957-7155. Field Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian, New York, NY. PAS is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kirshner and Klarfeld Financial Group, LLC. is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. www.kkfg.com

In this episode, Dr. Noel Ananthan shares his experience implementing short term orthodontics. Discover when short term ortho is ideal, when it is not, and other tips and tricks to add to your orthodontic arsenal! Noel Ananthan, DDS: Gained early acceptance at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry after one year of undergraduate study at the University of Western Ontario. Currently a Clinical Instructor for Six Month Smiles short term orthodontic system teaching the Levels 1 and 2 Courses in North America and the U.K. Maintains a management company which owns and operates dental practices focused on helping young dentists how to efficiently run a successful dental practice and then purchase the practice. Has 5 children including one who will be graduating in 2016 as a dentist from his alma mater, the University of Toronto, and is then going on to graduate endodontics. Had his first grandchild this past summer. www.6monthsmiles.com

Founder and owner of Edge Endo, Dr. Charles Goodis, discusses the early days of his company, manufacturing files, and much more. Dr. Goodis received his DDS from the University of Michigan, his GPR residency at the University of Minnesota, and his Endodontic residency at the University of Connecticut. His undergraduate major at the University of Michigan was Mechanical Engineering. It was this background combined with his vast experience in Endodontics, which led to the development of EdgeEndo(registered). His endodontic supply company sells heat-treated NiTi rotary files and thermal obturators for less than half the cost to promote excellence in Endodontics. www.EdgeEndo.com

This episode’s discussion: Operations, Career Paths, Growing & Managing an Emergency Dental Clinic, Time Management, and the Consultants/Vendors that Dentists can save money using. I'm originally from Calumet City IL (South Side of Chicago). I attended Western Michigan University where I earned my degree in Aviation Business Administration. My Senior year at WMU I worked as a Flight Instructor for the university which helped springboard my career as a professional pilot. This is also where I met my wife Lauren (who is also a pilot). She was actually a flight student (not my student) while I was an instructor. Lauren and I went on to get married but found the life of a professional pilot wasn't conducive to starting a family so we decided to make some changes and chose starting a family over flying professionally. I then went on to sell mortgages which led to a banking/finance/investing career. While this was all going on, my best friend/college roommate/bestmen in each other's wedding/Godparents to each other's first born children/non-biological brother, Dr. Nick Bachman DDS was in the process of purchasing a dental practice in Greenwood Indiana with his wife Dr Beth Bachman DDS. We had always talked about working with each other and decided that after the first year in business he'd see how the numbers looked and see if it made sense to bring me on to help manage the practice. Now one practice has grown to two and not a day goes by that I don't love going into work. I now work as the Director of Operations or GM (for lack of better titles) for Bachman Family Dentistry in Greenwood Indiana and Affordable Columbus Dental Care in Columbus Indiana. I also just started my own practice consulting business. Bachman Family Dentistry is a large traditional practice but Affordable Columbus Dental Care is unique in that it is an emergency walk-in dental clinic.