Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Claudia Lovato shares some red flags that indicate your team isn't happy, and how to hire the right people. Claudia started her career as a dental assistant in 1995. She founded her consulting and training business, Morado Innovative Solutions in 2005. In 2009, Claudia took a position teaching dental assisting to college age students. Claudia found it very challenging to manage, motivate and lead millennials and spent 6 years mastering the task. Her student outcomes, which include student retention, 100% pass rate, best attendance, compliance and most importantly, job placement, are her proudest career achievements. Her passion for all things dental and collaboration with some of the brightest stars in dentistry are what led Claudia to create the Morado Dental Academy-a soft landing place for dental professionals. Here, you will find encouragement, support and valuable learning programs and systems to help you reach and exceed your goals for your practice. Claudia’s personal mission is to help you get to that happy place where you love your job, and enjoy working with your team. That place where the magic happens! www.moradodentalacademy.com [email protected]

Dr. Thomas Giacobbi interviews Howard Farran for his new book, Uncomplicate Business. To purchase or learn more about Uncomplicate Business, visit www.howardfarran.com

Jeanette MacLean, DDS shares why kids have so much tooth decay, how to prevent it, and why kids should have their first appointment by their 1st birthday. Dr. Jeanette MacLean is a private practice pediatric dentist and owner at Affiliated Children's Dental Specialists in Glendale, Arizona. A 2003 graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and 2005 graduate of Sunrise Children’s Hospital pediatric dental residency program through the University of Nevada School of Medicine. She is a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and her clinical research has been published in Pediatric Dentistry, the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Her article "Pediatric Dentistry, Parents, and Spoiled Kids; Tips for Dealing with Parents in an Era of "Everyone Gets a Trophy!"" was recently published in the August 2015 issue of Dentaltown magazine. www.kidsteethandbraces.com [email protected]

Geoffrey Wan discusses the first ten years of his career, including the life of a young dentist, study clubs, books, goal setting, and much more! Geoff was born and raised in Vancouver Canada, but ended up going overseas to Sydney Australia where he did his dental degree. He sought to return to North American soil by completing a GPR and an AEGD, then working at a DSO for 3 years. During that time, he married an Australian and has returned to Sydney to start a family. Geoff has been in private practice in Australia now for 4 years. Geoff has done some training in Orthodontics under world renowned Derek Mahony, some basic implant training with Zimmer, and his restorative influence is from Frank Spear. Much of Geoff's time is now devoted to family, but he is able to slip in much content from Podcasts and audio books daily. [email protected] http://www.smilesunlimited.com.au +61 450451714

Jarod Johnson, DDS shows us the right way to dive into a successful, satisfying career after graduation. Dr. Jarod Johnson earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Iowa in 2009, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of Iowa in 2013. He recently completed the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Dental Medicine in June of 2015. During his time in Nevada he served as a Delegate in the Southern Nevada Dental Society to the Nevada Dental Association. He recently opened a private practice in Muscatine, IA. [email protected] www.arcticdental.com

Jayme Amos, founder of Ideal Practice, shares detailed, calcuated information about how to start a practice. Every dentist who's opening a practice needs to hear this! Jayme Amos is the founder of Ideal Practices, Dentistry’s consulting firm dedicated to helping dentists open new practices with clinical and profitable excellence. He is the bestselling author of Choosing the Right Practice Location, host of the Dentistry’s Ideal Practices Podcast and founder of HowToOpenADentalOffice.com Jayme’s firm works across the country helping dentists open practices that give them the control, freedom and income they deserve. www.HowToOpenADentalOffice.com www.IdealPractices.com [email protected]

Per Ahlberg, CEO of Per Capita AB, discusses Sweden's different approach to dentistry. I am a Web-entrepreneur that has now worked in 10 years within the dentistry in Sweden. I am now working in my own company Per Capita AB together with some of the most dental skilled people, institutions and companies. 2008 I founded www.Dental24.se. In 2010 I was nominated to The Web Entrepreneur of the year by InternetWorld, a leading Internet magazine in Sweden. I am born and live in Gothenburg on west coast of Sweden in the same town as professor P-I Brånemark who invented the implant for 50 years ago and where professor Jan Lindhe lives. In 2005-2008 I happened to work with the Brånemark implants, Procera and CAD/CAM solutions as Sales Manager for Nobel Biocare. Now I share corridor with a Nobel Prize winner in Medicine professor Arvid Carlsson at Sahlgrenska Science Park in Gothenburg. Before my job at Nobel Biocare I worked 10 years (1989-1999) as Sales & Marketing Manager for Novartis/Ciba Vision, a pharmaceutical and contact lens manufacture and in the IT industry for Oracle as Major Account Manager. In the mid 70th I was a foreign exchange student in San Jose, California. What I do today is to combine many of my skills in the dental industry. I also try to educate everyone that works professionally with dentistry in using modern technology and “thinking digital” (CAD/CAM incl. scanning, CBCT, digital documentation, communication, content marketing, etc.). Today Dental24 is a leading dental forum in Sweden that most dental people read and visit regular. I spend my days wondering, why isn’t the digital paradigm shift is going faster in dental health? For me it’s clear not only what will happen in the future but what is already happening right now. I think it might have to do with the mindset of key opinion leaders. Sometime we need use more multidisciplinary knowledge within dentistry. www.dental24.se [email protected]

Heidi practiced as a clinical dental hygienist for over 22 years in Washington State and Switzerland, before pursuing her MBA at The George Washington University. She also worked at the University of Washington Graduate Periodontics Clinic, served as a clinical dental hygiene Board Examiner for Washington State, along with teaching local anesthesia administration and amalgam/composite placement at Shoreline Community College. Heidi has held various offices in the Washington State Dental Hygiene Association, the American Dental Hygiene Association, the Swiss Dental Hygiene Association, and is a member of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists. She has lectured extensively in the United States and Europe, while serving as a Professional Educator for Philips Sonicare, and is currently the Director of Dental Sales and Education for Kolibree, the amazing Bluetooth-connected sonic toothbrush.

It's not enough to simply omit addictive behavior from your life; you have to replace it with positive things. For Alan Mead, DDS, one of those positive things is podcasting. Alan Mead: •General dentist •Podcaster •Blogger •Horse feeder practicing in Saginaw, MI. Founder and co-host of the Dental Hacks podcast. www.meadfamilydental.com www.thebloggingdentist.com www.dentalhacks.com www.moreperfectunionpodcast.com [email protected]

Learn how to recognize facial skeletal abnormalities, and how to help patients help themselves. Dr. Radhika Chigurupati is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who specializes in orthognathic surgery for correction of developmental and acquired jaw and facial deformities. She sees both children and adults with jaw deformities, cleft and craniofacial anomalies, tooth eruption disturbances, jaw tumors and maxillofacial pathology, and sleep disorders/obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). She works with her colleagues in other medical and dental specialties to provide interdisciplinary care for these patients at Boston Medical Center (BMC), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Franciscan Hospital for Children (FCFH). She has joined Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in March 2013 after spending 9 years at University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and one and half years at University of Maryland, Baltimore. During that time, she has practiced at UCSF Moffitt Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Dr. Chigurupati completed her Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at University of Washington (UW), Seattle and subsequently a fellowship in Pediatric Maxillofacial Surgery at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne, Australia. She has been an active member of the cleft and craniofacial teams at UW, UCSF and RCH. Radhika Chigurupati, DMD, MS Associate Professor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 100 East Newton Street Suite 407 Boston, MA 02118 617-638-4386 Email: [email protected]

Learn the value that Anoziem Ohiaeri, RDTH brings to dentistry in Nigeria. I am a registered Dental Therapist who has practiced in Nigeria for about 9years working for private practices and currently working for the government at one of its Federal Medical Centres. I studied at Federal School of Dental Technology and Therapy Enugu Between 2002 and 2006, graduated with a Higher National Diploma. I also hold a Postgraduate Professional Diploma in Development Administration specializing in Health and Social Service Development. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @zatoothfairy

Ginger Bratzel, DDS explains her beginnings as a consultant, how to balance employee dynamics, and why you should treat your practice like a business. Ginger Bratzel, DDS is the founder and creator of New Patient Attraction Automation , a proven step-by-step program to show dentists exactly how to attract and keep more patients for practice growth. She is a dentist, coach, speaker, and marketer. Ginger received her dental degree from the University of Colorado Health Science Center and was in private practice. Ginger is the author of Secrets of Creating A Prosperous Dental Practice: the Mindset, Business, and People to Get You to Your Dream Practice and is known for her “no holds barred and shoot straight from the hip” approach to practice growth and patient attraction. www.GingerBratzel.com Rio Grande DATP LLC 106000 S Penn Ave Suite 16 PMB 545 Oklahoma City, OK 73170 405-418-6684

Dr. Pei Kang shares her observations regarding endodontics, why to control your spending, and how she has explored passions outside dentistry. Dr. Pei has experience in running both brick and mortar and online businesses. Her expertise is developing business and marketing systems to increase visibility, audience growth, and productivity. Dr. Pei practices part time in the DFW area, She is the co-founder of "PR Podcasting", a done-for-you podcasting and PR agency, and co-hosts the ReLaunch and Become Known in Your Niche. During its iTunes debut, the show ranked #1 repeatedly in its New and Noteworthy categories - business, education, and health. http://relaunchshow.com [email protected]

A veteran of dental hygiene education, Deborah Levin-Goldstein shares how to master your craft as a hygienist. Deborah Levin-Goldstein is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University. She has been a dental hygiene educator at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA for thirty-three years. Deborah has presented numerous continuing education courses on a variety of topics to dental and dental hygiene societies as well as Dentaltown in 2013. She has published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene and is a contributing author for six chapters in the textbook, Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, fourth edition. [email protected]

Geoffrey Hall, DDS explains why general dentists can do orthodontics, and shares the Smilefast story. Dr Geoffrey Hall BDsc (Melb) CertOrth (Uni of Penn) Dr Geoffrey Hall received his dental training at the University of Melbourne in 1983, and pursued his postgraduate orthodontic training at the University of Pennsylvania in 1988 and completed his degree in 1990. Dr Hall has an extreme passion for orthodontics. He practices at his busy South Caulfield practice in Melbourne, specializing in adult and children treatments including early treatment, conventional, short-term and lingual braces, Invisalign and aligner systems, and interdisciplinary treatment, including orthognathic surgical cases. Dr Hall was the first dentist and orthodontist to use Invisalign outside the United States. Dr Hall developed a short term cosmetic orthodontic treatment called Smilefast practiced by many dentists not only throughout Australia but internationally. Dr Hall lectures both nationally and internationally on Smilefast and personally trains dentists to use this innovative digital indirect bonding system. With the success of Smilefast’s unique digital indirect bonding system, Dr Hall has also developed a company called Precision Digital Indirect Bonding Systems (PDIBS). Dr Hall has been on the teaching staff at both the University of Melbourne and the University of Pennsylvania, and he has been involved as an orthodontist at Monash Medical Centre in the Craniofacial Unit. He has written many articles and is a co-author in a lingual orthodontics book. Dr Hall regularly participates in webcasts on various orthodontic topics and is a sought after lecturer nationally and internationally –he has been the keynote speaker for various international orthodontic congresses. He brought the Seattle study club to Australia, was founder of the Australasian orthodontic study club, the new horizons dental study club and the Victorian interdisciplinary study group. Dr Hall is a member of many associations including the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Orthodontists, American Associations of Orthodontists, and various Lingual Orthodontic Associations. www.smilefast.com.au tel int-613 95248900 cell int-61-411660032 email [email protected]

Rhonda Mullins and Kim Pinzini of www.DentrepreneurSolutions.com discuss what value you might be letting slip through your fingers. Learn how to keep it and create amazing strategies! RHONDA MULLINS Rhonda brings years of expertise and the endorsement of satisfied clients and strategic accomplishments to her position as CEO and Managing Partner of Dentrepreneur Solutions, an Atlanta based design consulting firm for Dental Entrepreneurs. As an “Innovative Creative Consultant” in business enterprise and care driven clinical outcome, she delivers! Her contribution to Solo, Multi and Large Group practices nationally has been and continues to be a passion with GREAT persistence in impact and innovative solutions for this industry and it’s providers. She has cultivated a “Design Thinking” approach to close the gap between Research Evidence-Based Dentistry and Optimum Patient Care Delivery through a Care Driven® focus that allows any business model to succeed and be sustainable in the shifting landscape of this industry. www.dentrepreneursolutions.com [email protected] [email protected] 619-851-1988

Dr. Louis Kaufman is a nationally recognized educator, author and practicing clinician. He is a graduate of the University Of Illinois School Of Dentistry. Being highly experienced with LUMINEERS®, he has successfully completed over 1,000 patient cases in the Chicago area and continues to tour the country to train and educate other dental professionals about LUMINEERS® and other major dental procedures. In 1995, he joined his father Richard’s well-established 60-year-old General Dentistry practice treating 3rd and 4th generation patients. Dr. Kaufman serves on the advisory board of numerous dental manufacturers, consults on product development and educates clinicians around the globe. He lectures at approximately 20 continuing education programs annually and has published numerous articles focused on restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Kaufman holds professional memberships in The American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and The Chicago Dental Society, The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, The Academy of Laser Dentistry and Illinois State Dental Society. Areas Of Special Interest: LUMINEERS, IMPLANTS, Cosmetic Smile Design and Three Dimensional Imaging.

Dr. Anissa Holmes, a Global leader in Dental Social Media, and the owner of Jamaica Cosmetic Dental Services, is an innovator in creating “Wow Experiences” for her customers. She thrives on thinking out of the box, and has grown a mega-successful dental practice in record time. Voted one of the “Top 25 Women in Dentistry” in 2013 by “Dental Products Report”, Dr. Holmes has effectively mastered the skill of the use of Social Media, with a Facebook following of over 40,000 fans. www.deliveringwow.com

Dr. Ronald A. Feinman is no stranger to the field of cosmetic dentistry. He is proud to be a Founding and Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and visiting Scientist at the Hebrew University School of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem, Israel. Dr. Feinman has also formerly held teaching positions at six universities, including one as a special lecturer in Esthetic Dentistry at Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta, Georgia. He has authored and co-authored two textbooks, published numerous articles, and lectured throughout the world on the subjects of esthetics, dental products and operative dentistry. As a Clinical Research Evaluator, as well as being on the board of Reality and Practical Periodontics and Aesthetics, Dr. Feinman has, throughout the years, been involved with the development and testing of many of the products which we use today. Dr. Feinman has been a spokesperson for cosmetic dentistry throughout the years, frequently appearing on CNN, WSB and WAGA, speaking as the resident expert on cosmetic dentistry and other dental topics. http://atlantacenterforcosmeticdentistry.com/

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

Going back to basics includes how to create and use checklists effectively! Shelly Ryan is a Registered Dental Assistant with more than 20 years of dental experience in clinical, front desk, office management, training and consulting. Shelly often works as a player coach, side-by-side with administrative and clinical staff as an experienced colleague. Staffs respond well when Shelly works with them on verbal skills, communication, conflict resolution and accountability. http://www.advancedpracticemanagement.com [email protected]

Crossing over from clinical to manufacturing and tech, and now to selling implants. What successful dental offices have in common. What the least successful dental offices have in common. Advice to hygienists. Working in the dental industry for 16 years, Stephanie’s extensive dental experience combines with her current professional focus on implantology providing the best solutions for dentists and staff. She served as presidents of the New Mexico Dental Hygienists’ Association in 2013 and continues to serve on the board. After graduating from the University of New Mexico with a degree in dental hygiene, she practiced clinical dental hygiene for 7 years. Prior to that, she was a dental assistant. Currently, Stephanie works with dentists, specialists and dental labs throughout Colorado, New Mexico and west Texas as the technical sales representative for OCO Biomedical dental implants. [email protected] 505.350.9994 www.ocobiomedical.com

Jeffrey Krupp, DDS discusses his inspiration to spend 5 years producing his vast volume of information, conservative diagnosis, and patient comfort, and self care. Dr. Jeffrey Krupp, a Board Certified member of the American Association of Endodontics, brings to the continuing education world “Success In Endodontics” a CE course developed from his 33 years of private practice experience in the field of clinical endodontics. Over the last five years Dr. Krupp has developed “Success In Endodontics”, as a comprehensive technique course incorporating HD microscopic clinical footage, 3D animations, graphs, and detailed diagrams. The course is certified by ADA CERP and accredited for 16 CE units by the Academy of General Dentistry - PACE. Dr. Krupp obtained his DDS from UCLA in 1979, his MS degree and specialty certification in endodontics from Marquette University in 1982. He has been in clinical practice at the same location in San Jose, California since 1982 and is full-time practice today. Success In Endodontics http://www.successinendodontics.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Success-In-Endodontics/669357016447995 email - [email protected] Phone - 1 (855) 762-ENDO

Practice management software can be a great tool. But most offices never use it correctly. The best practice management is a personal, real, genuine touch. Jennifer de St Georges has developed a strong global reputation for providing dentists and their teams bottom line and logical solutions to solving complex dental management issues. Audiences love her content driven programs delivered in her fast-paced, humorous, and motivating style. Meeting planners appreciate her multiple programs, allowing them to mix, match and customize her programs for their group’s specific needs. This flexibility allows Meetings to book her for multiple days and ongoing return visits. Jenny places special focus on helping dentists and teams raise their level of oral and written communication with patients. Jenny supports all her programs with detailed workbooks. Attendees relish this take-home tool to plan and implement her program solutions. Through her company JdSG International Inc., Jenny provides telephone, webinar and self-paced management support programs. A member of the National Speakers Association since 1983, Jenny is regularly booked by NSA and its affiliate global organizations, to educate career and emerging speakers, on raising their level of speaking careers to the next level. Born and raised in the UK, Jenny has been based in the San Francisco Bay area for many years. To book Jenny to speak, please visit www.jdsg.com, or call 800.393.2207. Some facts about Jenny: • Jenny has given over 1,000 programs on five continents • Her expanding international meeting bookings include 8 FDI annual conventions • Jenny’s been featured at virtually every national, state & regional meeting in US • Jenny customizes her programs for specialists, study clubs and private sponsors • Jenny has over 350 published articles and commands a loyal following as an author Toll free 800 393 2207 email: [email protected]

Matthew Costa DMD shares why he made a smart move using microscopes the way he does (plus it saves his back!). I was born and raised just outside of Philadelphia. I got my Bachelors of Science in Biology from Temple University in 2004, and graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2008. I practice general dentistry in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on microscope-enhanced aesthetic restorative dentistry, surgery and endodontics.

Mike shares thoughts on single visit dentistry vs 2 visit, common dentist errors, and how quickly everything is going digital. Dr. Michael DiTolla was in private practice for 15 years before becoming Director of Clinical Education for Glidewell Labs. In 2011 he received the "Most Effective Dentist Educator" award in a nationwide survey of dentists. From 2012-2015 he lectured on behalf of CR, presenting their iconic "Dentistry Update" lectures, the longest running CE program in dentistry. In 2015 he became Director of Clinical Affairs for Sirona Dental, where he is also Director of SIROWORLD, Sirona's official community for owners and fans of their digital technologies. http://www.drditolla.com

Cory Glenn, DDS chose to set up shop in rural Tennessee. Generally a low income area, he shares how he keeps costs low and efficiency high. He calls the process: MacGyver Dentistry. 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 to 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. N. Cory Glenn DDS 215 S. Jefferson St. Winchester, TN 37398 931-967-1933 www.glenndds.com [email protected]

Howard and Jay Geier talk about going from good to great with a little extra, person-to-person, intentional service. Jay Geier was only 18 when he started his first company. He and his mentor, Dr. Alan Goodwin, developed a board game designed to help kids learn how to make good life decisions called "Drugs and Alcohol: Play It Straight." The duo ended up selling a million dollars worth of games to school systems around the country via direct mail. The experience taught Jay the power of marketing. He pursued a marketing career and ultimately became the marketing director of a large private practice in Atlanta, Georgia, where his sole responsibility and livelihood was based on generating new patients. This experience is really where the Scheduling Institute began. He employed every imaginable marketing tactic for getting new patients. They generated hundreds of calls, but the calls weren't translating into new patients. On a mission, he studied every part of the patient intake process and discovered two huge problems. In less than 90 days he fixed both problems and spent the next four years growing the practice and setting new patient records - his personal best: 601 new patients in ONE week. Eventually he decided to use what he had discovered to help other doctors grow their practices. That's how Jay founded the Scheduling Institute. Jay and his wife, Diane, have 3 kids and live in Alpharetta, Georgia. http://www.schedulinginstitute.com

Howard and Tom discuss plan design types for dentists, your role as a plan fiduciary, and the effect of investment related fees over time. Tom has spent the last 30 years working with businesses small and large to provide superior retirement plan, employee benefit, and payroll solutions for their employees. Over the past 12 years, he has helped over 3000 companies establish a new or improved retirement plan. Working directly with plan sponsors, Tom and his team help create strategies and solutions for their retirement plans that meet both individual and corporate objectives. Prior to founding America’s Best 401k, Tom worked for two national record keepers in Sr. sales management positions and was also the Vice President of Corporate Retirement plans for Personal Capital, a Silicon Valley based digital wealth management firm. He started his business career with Paychex in 1983. www.americasbest401k.com [email protected] 855.905.4015

Louis Malcmacher, DDS discusses the circle of treatment o facial pain, facial esthetics, sleep medicine. Dr. Malcmacher is dedicated to applying simple, commonsense clinical and practice management solutions to help dental practices improve production, add new services to be provided to patients, raise collections impressively, significantly reduce overhead, eliminate stress in the office - and have fun in the process! www.facialesthetics.org [email protected] 800 952-0521

Can amalgam be bonded? Can amalgam last longer? Is composite reson nontoxic? Michael Wahl practices general dentistry in Wilmington, Delaware and received his undergraduate and dental degrees from Case Western Reserve University. He has published over 60 articles in many dental and medical journals and lectured at many major national and international meetings on dental treatment of medically compromised patients, amalgam and composite, and practice management, among other topics. He is a part time assistant attending dentist at Christiana Care Health System. WahlFamilyDentistry.com [email protected]

Kristin Lind AKA kalinjax discusses how she got started on YouTube, the psychological effects of tooth loss, and closing the communication gap between dentist and patient. My name is Kristi but most know me as Kalinjax. I am a stay at home mom of four in Jacksonville, FL. After years of struggling with major tooth decay which affected me both physically and mentally, I decided to do something about it. I had all of my teeth extracted and received dentures from Coastal Dental in December of 2010. There was no other option for me, as my teeth could not be saved and I could not afford implants. Shortly after getting my new dentures, I started a channel on YouTube, which turned into an "all about dentures" channel over time. On January 1, 2013, I won a contest hosted by Dr. Golpa's Dental Implant Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. I received All-on-4 dental implants, sponsored by Nobel Biocare and placed by Dr. Mike Golpa. I enjoy sharing my experience with others who are faced with the challenge of tooth loss. Website: www.iweardentures.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/kalinjax Email: [email protected]

Howard and Robert discuss how you can pick the best case for painless porcelain veneers, how to avoid causing pain to patients, and the mystery of occlusion. For over 30 years, Dr. Robert Ibsen has been creating beautiful porcelain veneer smile transformations without ever removing sensitive tooth structure or requiring any shots or temporaries. He is a graduate of the USC School of Dentistry and the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Ibsen co-authored the first textbook on adhesive restorative dentistry. www.smilesimplicity.com [email protected] (805) 406-5925

Lorne Lavine, DMD has a background that makes him the perfect person to help you go paperless. Dr. Lorne Lavine, founder and president of The Digital Dentist, has over 30 years invested in the dental and dental technology fields. A graduate of USC, he earned his D.M.D. from Boston University and completed his residency at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY. He received his specialty training at the University of Washington and went into private practice in Vermont until moving to California in 2002 to establish DTC, a company which focuses on the specialized technological needs of the dental community. Dr. Lavine has vast experience with dental technology systems. He is a CompTia Certified A+ Computer Repair Technician, CompTia Network+ certified and will soon be a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator. As a consultant and integrator, he has extensive hands-on experience with most practice management software, image management software, digital cameras, intraoral cameras, computers, networks, and digital radiography systems. Dr. Lavine writes for many well-known industry publications and lectures across the country. He was the regular Technology columnist for Dental Economics Magazine. His articles have appeared in Dentistry Today, Dental Economics, Dental Equipment and Materials, Dental Practice Report, New Dentist, Dental Angle Online, and DentalTown magazine, where is a moderator of ten of their Computer and Software Forums. He has lectured to the Yankee Dental Congress, American Academy of Periodontology, American Academy of Endodontics, the DentalTown Extravaganza, and numerous State Dental Society and Study Club lectures. In addition, he is a member of the Speaking and Consulting Network. He is also the former technology consultant for the Indian Health Service. thedigitaldentist.com 866.204.3398 [email protected]

Andy Mancini, DMD, Julie Wilcox, and the team at Sedation Ready, Inc. teach exactly how and why a team should always be ready for immediately responding to an emergency in the office. Sedation Ready, Inc. was formed by dentists for dentists. Plenty of offices use sedation techniques. With hands-on, intimate instruction, Sedation Ready helps prepare office teams for the worst of emergencies. There are lots of myths about emergencies and deaths at dental offices. Sedation Ready bravely addresses these taboos by simulating all kinds of emergency scenarios. Your team can be cool and collected during emergencies, and save lives in the process. www.sedationready.com 844-787-3239

Rodrigo Cunha discusses: •The Importance of Dentin Preservation - An Evidence Based Approach •Using technology in order to preserve tooth structure during Endodontic treatment •TRUShape files and Dentin Preservation Rodrigo Sanches Cunha DDS MSc PhD FRCD(C) Associate Professor and Division Head of Endodontics, at the College of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Manitoba, Canada. Department Head, Restorative Dentistry Guest speaker at many events in Brazil, Argentina, Canada, UAE and USA. Published a multitude of papers and abstracts in several peer reviewed journals Participated as the author and co-author of several Book Chapters in Endodontics Textbooks. Member of the Scientific Board for both the IEJ and JOE. Private practice limited to Endodontics since 1995 Member of the American Association of Endodontics (AAE) Member of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics (CAE) Member of the International Association of Dental Traumatology

Patient-centered care means something different to everyone. Nareg Apelian, DMD shares exactly how he does it the right way! Graduated in 1996 from Universite de Montreal. Worked in a low socioeconomic demographic for 19 years. Hired by McGill University in 2014 to take care of the clinical courses of the 3rd year students and directing the CE program. [email protected]

John Heimke, DMD shares details about full arch implants, and why he loves Digital Smile Design. John Heimke DMD General Dentistry is an accomplished Cosmetic/Implant Dentist with over 26 years of experience. Dr. Heimke is known for his exceptional talents and unique skill sets in creating, amazing - Natural Rejuvenated Smiles. Dr. John Heimke is a 1989 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, earning his degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). He also earned a graduate degree, Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Emory University. His Residency: Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry was completed at Ft. Benning, Ga., while serving in the U.S. Army Medical Department. He later completed his service with the U.S. Army at the 2nd Field Hospital, 576th Dental Detachment, Bremerhaven, Germany. Dr. Heimke is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and Fellow of The Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Heimke is a graduate of the Misch Implant Institute, Dental Implant Prosthetic Residency . He has attained Mastership level training with the renowned Aesthetic Advantage Advanced Aesthetic Continuum NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Heimke has completed The Dental XP Online Dental Implant Externship 1yr Certificate Program, Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Heimke is a member of The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Association , Academy of General Dentistry, The Pierre Fauchard Academy, American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, and The Greater Cleveland Dental Society. Dr. Heimke is in private solo practice concentrating on Aesthetic Restorative and Implant Dentistry, in Cleveland OH. He is a visionary, teacher, lecturer, and humanitarian He is married and has two beautiful daughters. www.EveryoneLovesMySmile.com [email protected] 216-496-8132 Cel

Justin Moody, DDS shares how easy, predictable, and successful implants can be for general dentists. I was the 5th generation to be raised on the Moody Ranch in Northwest Nebraska. Attended the University of Nebraska for undergraduate and the University of Oklahoma for my Doctor of Dental Surgery. Returned home to my hometown of Crawford Nebraska upon graduation and began my lifelong quest for continuing education. Have received my Diplomate in the American Board of Oral Implantology, Diplomate/Masters/Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Fellow and Associate Fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Masters and Fellow at the Misch International Implant Institute, Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and am a Mentor at the Kois Center in Seattle Washington. I currently manage a small group of general dentistry practices in Western Nebraska and currently live and practice in Rapid City South Dakota where my practice is limited to Dental Implants. Justin D. Moody DDS 705 Columbus Street Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 716-5622 - Office (308) 430-2179 - Cell [email protected] www.justinmoodydds.com

Learn Dr. Coachman's digital workflow, and why he teaches dentists how to speak 'patient'. Dr. Christian Coachman graduated in Dental Technology in 1995 and in Dentistry at the University of São Paulo/Brazil in 2002. He is a member of the Brazilian and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Moreover, Dr. Coachman attended the Ceramic Specialization Program at the Ceramoart Training Center, where he also became an instructor. In 2004, Dr. Coachman was invited by Dr. Goldstein, Garber, and Salama, of Team Atlanta, to become Head Ceramist of their laboratory, a position he held for over 4 years. Dr. Coachman worked with many leading dentists around the world as Dr Van Dooren (Belgium), Gurel (Turkey), Fradeani (Italy), Bichacho (Israel), Ricci (Italy) and Calamita (Brazil). Currently works at his family Dental Clinic in Sao Paulo-Brasil, together with his father, uncle and brother. Also works as a consultant for Dental companies and offices, developing products and implementing concepts and has lectured and published internationally in the fields of esthetic dentistry, dental photography, oral rehabilitation, dental ceramics and implants. He is the developer of techniques as the Pink Hybrid Implant Restoration, the Digital Smile Design and the Virtual Lab concepts. www.digitalsmiledesign.com [email protected] *** Our hands-on Digital Smile Design World Tour is coming to the U.S.! Las Vegas, December 11th-13th link: https://worldtour.digitalsmiledesign.com/usa

You're constantly either selling or being sold. Renowned speaker and author Grant Cardone tells dentistry exactly why "sales" is not a bad word. Grant Cardone is a New York Times bestselling author of four books since the 2008 economic collapse, international speaker, business innovator and leading social media personality in the world today. Cardone owns multiple companies; Cardone Training Technologies, Inc., the most viewed sales training platform in the world, Cardone Group, a software and technology business, Grant Cardone TV, the first business and entrepreneur on-demand platform of it's kind, and Cardone Acquisitions, a national real estate company with over $500m in real estate transactions. www.grantcardone.com 300 71st Street, Suite #620 Miami Beach, FL 33141 800-368-5771

When Mike Cataldo, CEO of Convergent Dental, first started building the company, the industry was skeptical about their product. He explains the must-haves in building a real, credible, and lasting business, and how Convergent's product has been so rapidly adopted, despite initial doubt. Seasoned entrepreneur/CEO. Founded, funded, built and sold MediVation Inc. to McKesson Corp. in 2000. Served as an investor, advisor and/or board member in several healthcare-oriented startups. Over 30 years of experience in healthcare technology companies. ConvergentDental.com [email protected]

The best time to learn implant surgery is right now. After graduation from Kilbourne High School and NLU, Dr. Costello received his doctorate from LSU School of Dentistry in 2005. Dr. Costello decided not to specialize after dental school even though he finished first in his class. Instead, he elected to focus his practice on implant surgery and restorations. He is a member of American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association and Northeast Louisiana Dental Association. He completed the MCG/AAID Comprehensive Training Course in Implant Dentistry in 2009. In 2011, he became one of four Louisiana dentists to be awarded board certification and Associate Fellowship in Implant Dentistry by the AAID. He is also one of the few general dentists in Northeast Louisiana who is certified in IV Sedation. Now Dr. Costello shares his passion of implant dentistry with others by teaching implant surgery. He has taught nationally and internationally with IMPLANT KNOW HOW and AIE. Dr. Costello and his wife, Carla, have two sons, Connor and Ethan. Dr. Costello enjoys taking his boys fishing and hunting and hanging out with his family. NELADENTAL.com 318-737-0964

Dr. Kammer shares how he continually finds joy despite major professional (and persona)l set backs. For more than 20 years, Dr. Chris Kammer has been at the forefront of emerging technologies and approaches in dentistry, and has become America’s most active advocate for the “oral systemic” approach of disease prevention. A founding member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Kammer has spent his career introducing and implementing technologies that have revolutionized dental treatment – changing lives, improving systemic health, and creating beautiful smiles. His work with the oral systemic approach, a recent movement in medicine and dentistry that improves general health by optimizing oral health, has helped many of his patients gain increased resistance to chronic disease, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer, and Alzheimer’s, as well as pre-term birth, and obesity. His work in cosmetic dentistry has helped to change dental protocol in America and abroad. Dr. Kammer’s work has been presented at numerous dental conferences, conventions, and seminars, and has been published in leading dental journals. He is also on the technology team for Dental Products Report. In recent years he has been a passionate educator in the media and in professional forums about the importance of the oral systemic approach. His Hygiene Transformation seminar was the first in the country to train dentists on performing in-office blood testing and how it relates to dentistry and systemic health. http://www.dentalproshop.com http://www.lifetimefamilysmiles.com dental office 608-827-6453 Kammer Consulting LLC 608-520-3689

It's easier than you may know to think like a patient. Especially when it comes to your marketing, you need to stop thinking like a dentist. Naomi Cooper is President of Minoa Marketing, a dental marketing and social media firm founded in 2010. She also serves as Chief Marketing Consultant for Pride Institute. With over 15 years of B2B and B2C marketing experience, Naomi is known for the depth and breadth of her marketing expertise, her ability to build brands while stimulating consumer response and her extensive executive leadership experience. Naomi is a published author, a regular columnist in Dental Products Report & Inside Dentistry, a sought-after speaker and a dental industry opinion leader who was recently named to Dental Product Reports’ 2015 Top 25 Women in Dentistry. In her role as a consultant, Naomi advises dental & specialty practices as well as dental-facing companies, offering strategic marketing implementation services, generating actionable leads, measuring return on investment, facilitating vendor introductions and creating a system of ongoing marketing accountability. From 2000 through 2009, Naomi served as VP of Marketing for 1-800-DENTIST, one of the dental industry’s most highly respected sources for patient lead generation and dental marketing. She holds a BA from UCLA and a Certificate in Business Management from Loyola Marymount University. www.minoamarketing.com [email protected] 310-878-2399 phone “Like” Minoa Marketing at http://www.facebook.com/minoamarketing Follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/naomi_cooper

We can spend years perfecting our systems to maximize clinical efficiency. But we don't know what we don't know. Listen in and let Scott Perkins explain a little about efficiency. General Dentist with an emphasis on efficiency in clinical productivity. Author of the 15 Minute Crown Procedure and 15 Minute Molar Endo published in Dentaltown. Inventor of "The Impression GunRack" and the Samurai Precision Bur. Speaker, primarily on the subject of Clinical Efficiency and also teaches hands-on clinical workshops on molar endo. Scottperkinsdds.com [email protected] 713-213-7678

Deana Zost is a walking, breathing example of what an office manager should be. Why does she do what she does, and what keeps her going and going? Deana Zost, Dental Nerd/Office Manger/Vice President of the DFW Chapter of A.A.D.O.M, 2015 Scholarship Recipient to AADOM's National Conference in August 2015, Sunshine Spreader, Runner, Cyclist, Bikram Yoga Lover. I have enjoyed 24 years of caring for patients with some of the best people I've ever met. I have been so fortunate to learn every aspect of working in dentistry except being the dentist (but I do joke that "although I'm not a dentist, I play one on TV.) My joy comes from seeing so many people have life transformations due to the confidence and health that dental treatment has provided for them. My heart for people drives my love for jumping out of bed everyday. It's exciting because you never know who you are going to meet, what you are going to learn from them, and how you have the ability to change a patient's perception of dentistry. I love, love, love hearing how much patients love coming to our office-I hear many times "Wow, I never thought I would be so excited to come to a dental appointment!" [email protected], Facebook:Deana Zost, Twitter: Deana Zost Website (office): http://www.heathermartinsondds.com/ Website (DFW AADOM): http://www.dentalmanagers.com/dallasfort-worth-tx-chapter.htm Cell # 817-983-3819 Office # 817-483-6699

Learn HIPAA/OSHA compliance, billing, dental and medical coding, and a lot more. Robin Morrison’s passion for dentistry and health care, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, lead her to become the founder of two successful companies. She is the president of RLM Healthcare Marketing & Consulting, Inc., founded in 1997, and Dental Consultant Connection, founded in 2011. Robin began her career in dentistry in 1981, working in an exceptional dental practice as an office administrator and marketing director. In 1997, she began to live her dream and launched her first business, RLM Healthcare Marketing & Consulting. As many entrepreneurs do, Robin recognized more business opportunities and needs, and couldn’t resist launching her second business, Dental Consultant Connection (DCC). DCC connects dental consultants and dentists to ensure the practice selects the right consultant to fit their needs. DCC has formed a “dream team” of 35 brilliant dental consultants who specialize in niche areas of dentistry. In 2012, Robin teamed up with Linda Miles to form Oral Cancer Cause, Inc. (OCC), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. As founders of OCC and partners in additional dental projects, Robin and Linda have worked tirelessly to form an organization that will financially assist oral cancer patients and their families, while creating awareness about oral cancer. OCC was founded in memory of Robin’s brother, Mike Collins and Linda’s sister-in-law, Charlotte Estep, both who lost their battles with oral cancer. www.dentalconsultantconnection.com [email protected]

Dr. Mark Bowes shares his awesome insights about the new way--the only way aesthetic dentistry should be performed. Mark qualified from the University of Witwatersrand in 1981. He then spent 23 happy years in private practice in London before ` seeing the light` and returning to Cape Town. He was a member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, the American Equilibration Society, and a Fellow of the International Congress of Implantologists, is a registered ITI speaker and has been involved in numerous international Study Groups. On his return to Cape Town he was approached to start the South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (www.saaad.co.za), of which he is now President. Mark’s passion and focus lies in Cosmetic and Advanced restorative dentistry and he has been involved in all aspects of Implant dentistry. He has pioneered new exciting forms aesthetic adult orthodontic treatments, which has revolutionized the way he practices Aesthetic Dentistry. He has been involved in the Digital Smile Design revolution. Mark continues to travel the world to make sure that he has the best skills available to his patients. He is committed to evidence based dentistry and the practice makes use of the most up to date, state of the art technology to provide beautiful smiles and has lectured extensively around South Africa on all aspects of Aesthetic Dentistry. He is also involved in teaching Aesthetic Dentistry for the Implant Aesthetic Academy. Mark is the Chairman for the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry world Congress, which will be held in Cape Town 2015. The Congress will involve world leaders in all disciplines of Aesthetic Dentistry. Mark loves the outdoor lifestyle of Cape Town and enjoys mountain and road biking, surfing, all forms of diving, climbing mountains and golf. [email protected]

Eric G. Jackson, DDS shares a few ways that a multidisciplinary approach to general dentistry can help you and your patients in ways you might not think. Dr. Jackson received his DDS degree in 2005 from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Since 2009 he has owned and operated his private practice, Oral Health Care Professionals LLC, in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Jackson holds Fellowship status in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the International College of Dentistry, and the Academy of Dentistry International. Additionally, he holds a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Jackson has served on the Chicago Component of the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry since 2010 and is presently serving as President of the organization for 2015-2016. He has served as the official team dentist of the Chicago Bandits women’s professional fastpitch softball team since 2013. Dr. Jackson is actively committed to providing quality dental care to patients of all income levels and medical conditions and regularly volunteers his time and dental skills to a variety of organizations. Two of the largest are The CDS Foundation Dental Clinic and The DuPage County Health Department. www.OralHealthCareProfessionals.com Oral Health Care Professionals, LLC 2033 Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 (630) 963-6750 Email: [email protected]