Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Learn the current state of corporate dentistry, how to get huge discounts on product, and how you can follow the some of the same growth models of the big dogs. Dr. Scott Leune has owned 11 startup practices, has helped build over 60 other startups for dentists across the country, helps manage over 130 practices through his powerful outsourcing services, has built a lucrative exit path for dentists selling their practices, and provides intense dental business training seminars to dentists and staff throughout the year. He is one of the most subscribed-to people on Dentaltown. www.BreakawayPractice.com 8000 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, suite 300 San Antonio, TX 78230 210-899-4500 [email protected]

Scott Leune is bringing insane value to the industry. Listen in to see how powerful outsourcing can be for your practice (and learn an inherent corporate dentistry weakness). Dr. Scott Leune has owned 11 startup practices, has helped build over 60 other startups for dentists across the country, helps manage over 130 practices through his powerful outsourcing services, has built a lucrative exit path for dentists selling their practices, and provides intense dental business training seminars to dentists and staff throughout the year. He is one of the most subscribed-to people on Dentaltown. www.BreakawayPractice.com 8000 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, suite 300 San Antonio, TX 78230 210-899-4500 [email protected]

Dr. Scott Leune shares specifics about begin, evaluate, manage, and grow dental startups. Dr. Scott Leune has owned 11 startup practices, has helped build over 60 other startups for dentists across the country, helps manage over 130 practices through his powerful outsourcing services, has built a lucrative exit path for dentists selling their practices, and provides intense dental business training seminars to dentists and staff throughout the year. He is one of the most subscribed-to people on Dentaltown. www.BreakawayPractice.com 8000 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, suite 300 San Antonio, TX 78230 210-899-4500 [email protected]

Dental oncology expert Lauren Levi, DMD introduces us to techniques to identify oral cancer. Trained in dental oncology, Lauren Levi, DMD delivers comprehensive oral care to cancer patients before, during and after therapy. After receiving her D.M.D. at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, she completed a general practice residency at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center. During her residency, she rotated through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she discovered her passion for dental oncology. She then pursued a fellowship in dental oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. This training equipped her with extensive experience performing dental treatment on patients who are receiving chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplants and those who may face individual dental needs because of these treatment programs. Lauren Levi, DMD 630 Fifth Ave, Suite 1857 New York, NY 10111 office: 212-265-0110 email: [email protected] twitter: dentalonc website: www.laurenlevidmd.com

Learn the biggest mistakes dentists make when marketing online, how to compete with corporiate dentistry, and how patients' buying habits are drastically changing. Jacob Puhl is an expert in new patient marketing and digital marketing, and he works with dentists ONLY. He specializes in SEO, Google Maps Optimization, Facebook Ads, Yelp and any other form or digital marketing that can attract high-end new patients. Author of the #1 best selling book on dental marketing on Amazon right now http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dental+marketing Jacob Puhl is a long time Dentaltown.com lurker but is occasionally very active Townie. He is a speaker at dental study clubs and dental events. His mission is to help dentists live the lives they want by helping them attract new patients to their practice. http://www.firegang.com/dentaltown/ www.firegang.com email: [email protected] twitter @jacobpuhl

Listen to Dr. Rok Stern share details about Microdentistry, and how telescope techniques help dentists in Slovenia and Germany. Dr. Rok Stern: Born in 1985 in Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia. Graduated dental school from the University of Ljubljana in 2012. Working as a GP since 2013. [email protected]

Travis Frederickson shares what it means to have a symbiotic approach to your practice, and exactly why patients flee some dental practices. Travis is the founder and president of C4 Practice Services, a consulting firm focused on the Patient Experience for both dental and medical practices. For more than 20 years Travis has been teaching, writing, speaking and consulting with small businesses and government entities, with a focus in the last decade within the dental and medical professions. Travis holds undergraduate degrees in health education and athletic training, with advanced degrees in leadership and administration, and is formally Disney trained. Combine that education with his experience; you and your staff will be enriched with high quality education that you can use immediately. You won’t be bored or disappointed. C4PracticeServices.com [email protected] 208-467-6545

Tom Peck, DDS shares what he learned from being in a group practice, and how he plows forward without burnout. I'm a GP and 2006 Graduate from the University of Tennessee. I worked for Heartland right out of school for about a year in Central IL. In 2007 I joined a private practice in Plainfield, IL and became an owner in 2009. I'm a full time private practice dentist. My other interests include biking, running and bass guitar. [email protected], or private message on www.Dentaltown.com

Julian Holmes, BDS has a wealth of experience--on more than one continent. Listen as he explains his approach of treating tooth decay with ozone. Julian Holmes, BDS: Qualified 1985 Worked in UK, Gibraltar in Private Dental Care Researcher and publisher, over 80 journal, abstracts and articles published Lives in Cape Town, and runs GreyCell, with ozone products as the core business www.greycellsales.com [email protected] [email protected]

Listen as Michael D. Scherer, DMD explains the rise of edentulism, some research and scientific backing supporting full arch implant dentistry, and treatment options for the future. Dr. Michael Scherer is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University, a Clinical Instructor at University of Nevada – Las Vegas, and maintains a practice limited to prosthodontics and implant dentistry in Sonora, California. He is a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, has published articles related to implant dentistry, clinical prosthodontics, and digital technology with a special emphasis on implant overdentures. As an avid technology & computer hobbyist, Dr. Scherer’s involvement in digital implant dentistry has led him to develop and utilize new technology with CAD/CAM surgical systems, implement interactive CBCT implant planning, and outside of the box radiographic imaging concepts. Dr. Scherer also maintains “LearnLOCATOR”, “LearnLODI”, and “LearnSATURNO”- popular YouTube channels on standard and narrow diameter dental implant procedures. Office: Michael D Scherer, DMD, MS 14570 Mono Way, Suite I Sonora, CA 95370 Phone: (209) 536-1954

What is caries? What is the structure of a small early lesion? What are the devices on market for detecting caries? Stephen Abrams, DDS shares a wealth of knowledge with listeners. Stephen Abrams is a general dental practitioner with over 35 years of clinical experience. Upon graduation from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1980 Dr. Abrams established a group practice in Toronto Canada, which has grown to involve both general dentists and dental specialists. Dr. Abrams has also been active within the profession. He has honorary fellowships in a number of dental societies including Pierre Fauchard Academy, Academy of Dentistry International, American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. He is a member of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. He has been very active in the Ontario Dental Association, chairing their Dental Benefits Committee for the last seventeen years; negotiating with the provincial government and local municipalities across Ontario on various government sponsored dental programs. He has dealt with issues of access to oral health care, design of dental programs and the value of preventive dentistry while leading this ODA Committee. In 2008, he organized a symposium at the International Association for Dental Research entitled “Designing Dental Programs for High Risk Children”. The outcomes from this symposium have been incorporated into submissions made to the Ontario Government on designing dental programs. In 1999, Dr. Abrams began working on a non-invasive laser based device for the detection and monitoring of caries and erosion with a professor University of Toronto Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. In 2006, he founded Quantum Dental Technologies to introduce The Canary System to the dental profession. He is a senior member of the European Organization for Caries Research (ORCA) and the International Association for Dental Research where he has presented a number of papers on the detection of caries using The Canary System. Dr. Abrams has published over one hundred papers in various international publications on topics ranging from early caries detection, caries prevention, removable dentures, design of dental programs and restorative dentistry. He has also given full day courses on the detection and management of dental caries. In November 2014, the University of Western Ontario invited him to deliver the Feasby Memorial Lecture on the caries management. In March 2014, he organized and chaired a symposium at the joint Canadian and American Association for Dental Research Meeting on the safety and efficacy of community water fluoridation. This was part of the process to engage the research community in dealing with this issue and provide the dental profession with the latest research on water fluoridation. In 1992, he was awarded Canada’s 125 Commemorative Medal for Community Service. In 2002, Dr. Abrams was awarded the Barnabus Day Award from the Ontario Dental Association for 20 years of distinguished service to the dental profession. In 2014 he was awarded the Alpha Omega Humanitarian Award for his work on behalf of the dental profession. He is one of the founding board members of ACCERTA Claim Corporation, a dental and pharmacy claims management company. Web site: www.thecanarysystem.com E mail: [email protected] Phone Quantum Dental Technologies: 866 993 9910

Perhaps the only thing more expensive than keeping up with new technology is not keeping up with new technology. Listen to Donald Roman, DMD explain why he loves all things laser. Donald Roman, DMD: Grad Fordham Universty in 1979, BS in Bio Grad Fairleigh Dickinson University Dental School 1983 Commissioned Officer NHSC (PHS) 1983 - 1985 Acting director Camden Co Dental Services Assoc Fellow AAID Diplomat ASO Fellow ICOI Fellow AGD Comprehensive private practice; Heavy in Cerec, 3D integration, Implant surgery and placement. [email protected]

Learn what's wrong with the way endodontics is being taught today, how your endodontic choices can change your marketing, and the single most important criteria for success. I have been an endodontist for 43 plus years. I founded a group practice of which I am still a full time member. About 30 years ago, we started a company, Essential Dental Systems, 34 years ago to improve and simplfy the placement of posts, the shaping and obturation of root canals as well as introducing a number of improvements made in other areas of dentistry. Through both the practice and the company I do a lot of continuing education specifically in endodontics giving dentists a broader perspective on the options they have available. [email protected]

The laws dictating what dentists can and can't do are different in Europe than in the US. Mihnea Cafadaru, DDS shares their unique approach. Dr. Mihnea Cafadaru graduated from the University Victor Babes Timisoara-Romania in 2007. He then started training in implant dentistry and periodontology. In 2008 he finished a one-year specialization in implant dentistry, under the authority of Professor Bratu Emanuel in Timisoara-Romania. Since then, Dr. Cafadaru has focused on learning from the best trainers in Europe, including Inaki Gamborena, Marius Steigmann, Anton Sculean, and Mauro Fradeani. Dr. Cafadaru’s main focus is clinical periodontology and implant dentistry, along with microscope-enhanced dentistry. In 2013, he started a new project called Dental Clinique by Dr. Cafadaru in Arad, Romania. The dental clinic specializes in implant dentistry, esthetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and periodontal treatments. Also it focuses on LIVE OP TRAINING for doctors from inside and outside Romania. [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 0040724.250.160

When Barry Korzen adopted a new tool for his practice, he'd often wonder how in the world he ever did without it. Now he's on the other side of that, bringing money-saving tools to the industry. Find out how and why he made the transition from owning a practice to founding www.Zendo-Online.com. A graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and the Harvard University graduate Endodontic program, Dr. Korzen is the Founder of The Endo Academy (www.TheEndoAcademy.com) and Zendo (www.Zendo-online.com). He was an Associate Professor, Assistant Dean and former Head of the Discipline of Endodontics at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. Besides authoring numerous papers Dr. Korzen has spoken to dental societies and organizations around the world and has delivered lectures at more than twenty universities. He has received fellowships from the American College of Stomatologic Surgeons, the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Korzen is a Past-President of both the Canadian Academy of Endodontics and the Ontario Society of Endodontists and has been a long-standing member the American Association of Endodontists and the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. [email protected] www.zendo-online.com

Bill Busch, DMD shares a horrifying story of when he first adopted adopted practice management software, and why he's still ever-optimistic about tech in the future. Dr. Bill Busch graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University College of Dental Medicine in 1989. Followed by a General Practice Residency at The VA Hospital in Topeka, KS. After completing his residency he started as an associate in a group practice in Kansas City, MO for one year and then started his own practice in 1991, North Kansas City Dental. In 2009 he received his Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry MAGD. The practice is a multi-specialty family practice focusing on providing the best patient care and experience. The practice employs every facet of technology available to dentistry today. Dr. Busch has a relentless passion for dentistry and giving back. He is married to his wife Natalie and has four children. He is presently the Team Dentist for the NFL Kansas City Chiefs. Dr. Busch has written many publications, including technology articles, book chapters in the Computerized Dentist, his own book “Digital Technology Integration for Efficient Clinical Workflow” and has his own blog the Dentrix dentist. He has lectured extensively on the paperless dental office, CAD/CAM technology, digital dentistry integration, implantology, Cone Beam technology, imaging, and practice management software. He has given many training courses on new technologies in his office for over 25 years and continues to educate, motivate, and inspire his colleagues. His office is completely digital. His current project is to make is dental lab digital and plaster free. He is presently on 3M’s prestigious Council for Innovative dentistry, board member of TeamSmile dental outreach for children which he created and co-founded in 2006-2007 with his best friend Jason Krause of Henry Schein Dental. Helping over 25,000 underserved children across the country get the dentistry and oral health education they need to be pain free and successful in school. With the help of over 40 professional sports franchises and Henry Schein Dental, TeamSmile is the leader in giving back to local communities through dentistry and sports. [email protected] 816-668-5576 mobile

Stop with the 'verbal vomit'; patients want clear, concise communication--in consumer language; not dentist language. Dr. Bryan Laskin graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and formed the progressive family dental practice Lake Minnetonka Dental in Wayzata, Minnesota. The goal of Lake Minnetonka Dental is to exceed patient and staff expectations, using the latest technology in a friendly and comforting environment. The practice has a keen focus on efficient, esthetic long-term restorative dentistry. Dr. Laskin is the founder of Prehensile Software, developer of OperaDDS, which allows dentists to communicate simply and securely with staff, patients and colleagues. Dr. Laskin is a basic, advanced and in-office Patterson-certified CEREC trainer. He co-founded and is the moderator of the Minnesota CEREC Study Club; one of the best-attended and progressive advanced CEREC study groups in the nation. Additionally, Dr. Laskin serves as a consultant for a variety of dental manufacturers and dental laboratories in product innovation. Dedicating hundreds of hours annually to continuing education as both a student and educator, Dr. Laskin pursues the most advanced dental techniques and materials. phone: 952-475-0225 email: [email protected]

How do you want to retire? Listen to Rob Joyce explain some of your very realistic options. At Edge Wealth, Rob is responsible for providing comprehensive wealth management to individuals as well as retirement plan services to small businesses and their owners. Rob has over 10 years investing and focuses primarily on the investment needs of private practice dentists. Rob's wife, Dr. Kristen Joyce, owns a practice in Milwaukee and his first-hand view of the obstacles and challenges of running your own practice is invaluable to his ability to serve the financial needs of dentists. Rob also serves as a mentor to the NFL's Business Management & Entrepreneurial program which assists the players in their off-field endeavors. He enjoys the passion entrepreneurs bring to the table and is honored to play a role in their success. www.edgewealthadvisors.com [email protected]

You're a dentist. You want to fix teeth. Mike Bark is a CPA. He wants to help you, so you can keep busy being a dentist. With nearly 20 years of experience I provide accounting and tax services for mostly dentists. As a Certified Valuation Analyst I have done countless practice appraisals and often help people who are purchasing dental practices. I have published several articles related to tax law and valuation. I am a moderator on Dental Town in the Practice Transition area I am married with 4 sons (6 to new born) I'm a pretty good home brewer and cyclist [email protected] (Email) www.edgeadvise.com (web) 414-759-9629 phone

James H. Hastings, DDS shares specifics about how to continue improving your skills after dental school. James H. Hastings: Born and grew up in Denver Military experience: U.S. Army, Field Artillery officer Graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry "A long time ago, before masks and gloves." Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 2014-15 In full-time private practice in Placerville, California and still having fun. email: [email protected] Cell: (530) 363-4840

There's no doubt www.JoshuaScott.com is one of the best websites in dentistry. Learn, from the master, the digital marketing strategies that will blow your mind--on HALF the budget of a big direct mail campaign. Joshua Scott is a marketing speaker and consultant. He has been speaking to crowds in convention centers and small groups in boardrooms for over 18 years. He works with businesses and organizations around the country to inspire their teams and create confident marketing strategies. Josh has spent the last 13 years in the dental industry working with practices to create profitable marketing investments. He leads 8E8 Dental Marketing (pronounced “88”), a creative agency specializing in digital marketing solutions. He is also host of the 8E8 Dental Marketing show - a weekly podcast answering dentistry’s most important marketing questions. Josh grew up off of Compton Avenue on south side of Los Angeles, so he considers himself part “thug.” Currently he resides in New Albany, Ohio - a white, picket fence community where the most gangsta thing he ever does is listen to Jay-Z with the car windows rolled down. He’s been married for over 18 years to his high school best friend Joanna and has two children, Caden (9) and Aliya (5). Discover more about Josh’s approach to marketing at joshuascott.com. *** joshuascott.com [email protected]

Learn Dr. Kuzmak's approach to anterior composite dentistry, and his dental idols from Dentaltown. I was born and raised in the Baltimore area. I attended University of Maryland Dental School and graduated in 2007. There I was a class President and also ASDA president. I attended Towson University, graduated 2003 in Bio / pre-med, and also had an art scholarship. I joined Dentaltown as a senior student and have been active ever since. Around 2012, I came across "The Disciples of Smithson Thread" and obtained focus and direction in my clinical dentistry. Outstanding direct composite dentistry is my clinical focus, passion, and obsession. *** www.towsonview.com email [email protected]

Some of the most forward moving ideas come from outside the dental industry. What can we learn from taking a close look at completely different industries? Dr. Burleson is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry. He holds additional teaching affiliations with The Children’s Mercy Hospital and Saint Luke’s Hospital Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Teams. He maintains four private practices in Kansas City, Missouri, is the Director of the Leo H. Rheam Foundation for Cleft & Craniofacial Orthodontics and is the nation's largest provider of free orthodontic treatment to children in need through Smiles Change Lives. In addition to managing a busy private practice, Dr. Burleson is an author, speaker, teacher and consultant to he health professions through private coaching, practice management, business and marketing courses taught throughout North America. Accepted by invitation only, Dr. Burleson’s private coaching clients are some of the most- successful doctors in North America. His marketing campaigns have generated over $300 million in orthodontic revenue for his clients and his privately held companies. When he's not busy working, you can find him on his sailboat, racing cars or jumping out of airplanes. In a highly-contested vote, he was recently named Best Dad in the World by two-thirds of his children.

Learn who to involve, and when, how to set a longterm plan, and if you need a lawyer (hint: the answer is yes). As a 40 year commercial real estate veteran, George has spent the last 23 years specializing in negotiating and renegotiating the business elements - the letter of intent terms - of office leases for dentists throughout the USA, saving tens of millions of rental dollars in the aggregate during that period. George Vaill George Vaill Dental Office Lease Negotiations 34 Edward Drive Winchester, MA 01890 Tel: 800-340-2701 Fax: 781-721-7405 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.George Vaill.com

David Moffet, BDS shares exactly how and why you should create watertight customer service. Dr. David Moffet is a former full time Dentist and now, is the creator of The Ultimate Patient Experience. The UPE is a simple set of very specific, "common sense" patient service steps being used by dentists all over the world, to create unique experiences for their patients. These experiences dramatically enhance patient visit values and repeat visits. The UPE is Dr. David Moffet's “Secret Weapon” that allowed him personally bill $1,826,445 in services in 2011, working only 4 days a week, for 37½ weeks (while was holidaying all over the world the other 15 weeks!). Dr Moffet has refined and perfected this system over the last 17 years, to the point where it's as reliable as a Swiss watch -- no matter where you're located or what kind of practice you are running. David used the Systems of The Ultimate Patient Experience to increase cash-flow and exponentially grow the value of his own practice. This allowed him to successfully sell his business seven years ago at a premium price of over $4.2 Million Dollars. Dr. David Moffet’s Ultimate Patient Experience shows dentists how to add a minimum of $100,000 to their bottom line, without any additional ad spend, new equipment, or stress. David’s “Ultimate Patient Experience,” ™ dramatically increases the individual value of each one of your patients, doubles (at a minimum) new telephone patient inquiry conversion rates... increases repeat patient visits... and increases your pricing structure, with no net patient loss. The UPE creates greater efficiency and unity with your staff, and reduces daily performance pressures normally felt by the Doctor and his team. Dentists all over the world are successfully using The UPE to transform their practices. Make sure to download David’s Free Report, “How to add AT LEAST An Extra $100,000 In Billings To Your Practice Revenue, Without Spending Even One Penny More On: Advertising, New Staff, Or More High-Tech Fancy Equipment,” at www.ultimatedentalreport.com www.theUPE.com [email protected] +61419227757 +14804352366

In Europe, there is very little curriculum about aesthetic design rules of anterior teeth. Dr. Jan Hajtó shares some of the principles he's been studying for years. Dr. Hajtó (1968) graduated from the University of Munich / Germany in 1993. Since 1995, Dr. Hajtó has been running a private practice in the heart of Munich and he specializes in aesthetic fixed prosthodontics and complex restorative dentistry. Dr. Hajtó’s clinical work includes all-ceramic restorations, complex aesthetic cases and implant crowns and bridges. He possesses many years of clinical experience in both conventionally cemented and adhesively bonded all-ceramic restorations. Apart from his clinical activities, he is the author of numerous publications. He is both a nationally and internationally active lecturer in the field of dental aesthetics, all-ceramic restorations, CAD/CAM, digital dentistry and complex prosthodontic treatments. In addition, he is author of the book “Anteriores – Natural Beautiful Teeth”, Teamwork Media, published in June 2006. and the author of the chapter “Veneers” in Roland Frankenberger (ed.) Adhäsive Zahnheilkunde, Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag 2012. Specialization: Full mouth rehabilitations with implant/tooth-supported restorations Aesthetic Dentistry Porcelain Veneers and All-Ceramic restorations Functional analysis and treatment of the stomatognathic system (TMD – Temporo-Mandibular Disorder treatments) smile-art.de hajto.de [email protected] [email protected]

Mark Murphy, DDS specifically addresses Practice management software--that it only shows results; it doesn't drive them. Learn to take advantage of today's dental climate! Mark is the Principal of Funktional Tracker and Lead Faculty for Clinical Education at Microdental . He also serves on the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy and the Pankey Institute where he also served on the Board of Directors. He practices general dentistry on a limited basis in Rochester, Michigan and lectures internationally on Leadership, Practice Management, Communication, Case Acceptance, Planning, Occlusion and TMD. He is an informative and entertaining speaker, blending a stand-up style of humor and anecdotes with current evidence based research that you can take home and use in your practice right away. funktionaltracker.com [email protected]

Howard and Ken discuss the changes from conventional to minimally invasive procedures, surgery, and the changes in endo. • Graduated Endo from Harvard Forsyth Dental Center in 1981 • International lecturer, author, has been intensely involved in online CE with ROOTS and NEXUS • Global clinical director for Dentaltown.com www.endosolns.com [email protected]

Learn why it's important to understand your financial reports, track your performance. And how to get your team on board with improving your metrics. Jonathan is the founder of DentistMetrics, a professional accounting and performance tracking firm for dentists. He is also the creator of The Journey to Dental Practice Ownership, an interview series where he interviews dentists who have started their own dental practice as well as world-class consultants. The interviews focus on the challenges the practice owners had to overcome on their journey to ownership, how they got past the obstacles, and what they feel they did right. The consultants share best practices for new practice owners to help get any new practices on the right track. website: http://dentistmetrics.com email: [email protected] toll free phone: 877-265-2121

If you don't know what to look for, it's so easy to get lost in your stats. Listen to Bill Rossi tell you exactly what you should know about your practice's numbers! Bill Rossi has over 25 years of experience in dental practice management. He and his associates are actively involved in the ongoing management of over 240 practices. advancedpracticemanagement.com [email protected] (952) 921-3360

Ziv Simon, DMD took a non-dentist--someone who doesn't even have a dental degree--and put him through his 7 hour suturing training. After the course, this student got results that were better than some of the dentists. Listen in to learn more. Dr. Simon maintains a private practice limited to periodontics, dental implants and reconstructive surgery in Beverly Hills, California. He obtained his dental degree from Tel Aviv University. and his periodontal degree from the University of Toronto. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in the specialty of periodontics Dr. Simon is the president of the Beverly Hills Academy of Dentistry and founder of the Beverly Hills Multidisciplinary Dental Study Group and the Dental Hygiene study club of Beverly Hills. Dr. Simon teaches at the School of Dentistry, University of Southern California. He lectures and publishes on esthetic periodontal surgery, bone grafting and computer-guided implant surgery. Dr. Simon is dedicated to developing and implementing novel surgical techniques and teaching dentists to be successful surgeons. He is the first to publish on Surgical lip repositioning in the dental literature. Dr. Simon is the creator of SurgicalMaster™, a surgical training program for dentists and the zPad™ suturing training system. www.surgicalmaster.com www.perio90210.com

How many dentists do you know who are not incorporated? Corporate dentistry is not unique. Group practices, however, can be. Dr. Cooper's professional career includes private periodontist, academician, researcher, teacher, practice management consultant, corporate consultant, trainer, seminar director, board director, author, entrepreneur and inventor. Dr. Cooper has studied with masters in many disciplines, participated in formal business educational programs, and worked as an independent contractor with top-flight consulting companies. In 2011, Dr. Cooper was selected as a coach for the prestigious TED Fellows Program. The Mastery Company has been in existence since 1984. Dr. Cooper's client experience in dentistry includes solo private practice, small partnered practices, managed group practices and retail corporate enterprises. Dr. Cooper has worked with numbers of health care entities such as insurance companies, clearing houses, bio-technical companies and disease management companies, as well as the senior executives and boards of large hospitals and hospital systems and a number of their related physician groups. In addition, Dr. Cooper has worked with Silicon Valley start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. The SUMMIT was launched by Dr. Cooper and several colleagues in Seattle Washington in 2013. The annual conference was developed to educate and support dentist-entrepreneurs interested in creating managed group practices. Due to considerable interest in this meeting, the Dental Entrepreneur Organization® was created for entrepreneurs in search of resources to assist them in growing their group practices. Dr. Cooper is author of eight successful books; Mastering the Business of Practice, Partnerships in Dental Practice, Running on Empty, SOURCE, Valuocity, Valuocity II, Valuocity III and The Elder. His weekly electronic newsletter reaches thousands of subscribers in 31 countries. MasteryCompany.com Contact Chris Creamer at (425) 806-8830 [email protected]

Listen in to learn some of the amazing, shocking statistics behind embezzlement. The first step to detecting embezzlement is understanding the problem. Overcoming a troubled adolescence, David Harris has become the world’s leading expert on dental office embezzlement. He is the CEO of Prosperident, the world’s largest dental embezzlement investigation firm. Prosperident’s team of specialized investigators is consulted on hundreds of frauds annually committed against both general dentists and dental specialists. David has had the distinct pleasure of hearing cell doors slam shut on many embezzlers. David is a licensed private investigator with a graduate degree in applied mathematics and a CPA. David is “dual certified” in fraud investigation – he possesses both the Certified Fraud Examiner designation from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Certified in Financial Forensics designation from the American Institute of CPAs. David is a Mensa member and belongs to several organizations for dental consultants and speakers. David has been interviewed on the subject of embezzlement by many leading dental publications and organizations. He is also a prolific writer and authors or co-authors a dozen or more articles annually that appear in major dental publications. David has lectured at several US and Canadian universities in the faculties of business, law and dentistry. David has spoken at regional, national and international dental conferences. He is a highly entertaining and engaging speaker who draws on a vast amount of experience in his field. Listen in to learn some of the amazing, shocking statistics behind embezzlement. The first step to detecting embezzlement is understanding the problem.

Howard Farran and Thomas Mitchell explore the concept of ideal dentistry, and what changes that may mean for you and your staff. I've been in practice 4 days/week for 40+ years and teaching 1 day/week for about 20 years. My training includes tons of mentoring by a famous periodontist and completion of a 3 year program in Advanced Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington. My practice focuses on basic general dentistry with an emphasis on perio/pros combination cases. The courses at UW I'm involved with are the first year courses in anatomy and occlusion. I give up to 3 lectures/year on anatomy, bite splints and TMJ. I also run a study club. I've been married for 43 years (Howard met my wife Linda last year when we visited his office). My home is here in Bellevue and we have a condo in Scottsdale. We have one son who lives in LA with his wife. He's a psychiatrist working for LA County Jail System, and his wife is a hair stylist who owns her own shop in Pasadena. My hobbies include golf and golf and golf. email: [email protected] website: thomasmitchelldds.com

Forget dental school; they don't even teach some of these concepts in business school. Jay White, MBA shares what you should be focusing on. And it might not be what you think. Jay is the founder and President of J White and Associates LTD a dental managment, coaching and marketing firm. For over 40 years Jay and his team have coached dentists and team members on how to improve the profitability of their practices. Choosing to have dentistry is a decretionary decision, so suddenly the behavior and training of the team become exceptionally important. Jay Graduated from the Northwestern University Business school and earned an MBA in marketing and finance from Univ. Of Southern Calif. website: JWhiteAndAssoc.com cell : 612 599 3219 Office: 952 432 3322

Steffany Mohan, DDS shares some of the business and economics of dentistry, and what it means to be an entrepreneur. Dr. Steffany Mohan has practiced dentistry for 19 years. She completed her undergraduate work in agricultural biochemistry before earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Iowa. Since then, Dr. Mohan has built and sold several dental practices and currently owns one of the busiest and most successful practices in the state of Iowa where she employs four associate dentists and twenty team members, including 6 full time hygienists. She was chosen to be the Associate Clinical Director of OsteoReady™ due to her keen intellect and her history of serial implementation successes. Dr. Mohan has a true passion for mentoring and guiding colleagues through her own proven clinical management systems. Dr. Mohan has been placing implants for nearly a decade. She currently works with over 100 individual offices as an advisor for their dental implants services and management systems. Dr. Mohan likes to think of herself as "the dentist next-door." She is always curious to learn and master new things and is a proponent of good old-fashioned work-ethic. Dr. Mohan also serves as a faculty member for Six Month Smiles®. Dr. Mohan is married to her husband, Mike. They have four children, two sons and two daughters: Luke, Josh, Camaryn and Halle. www.DmSmiles.com [email protected] 515-681-6225

PK Clark places 1500 implants a year. His implants are placed according to three things: Location, Angulation, and Depth. Listen as he explains. PK is a practicing dentist, lecturer, and surgical mentor. He is passionate about patient-centered care and devoted his professional life to his patients and advance dental procedures. He is often characterized as down-to-earth, thoughtful, passionate and ambitious. PK and his wife, Cheryl, are the proud parents of six children. http://whitecapinstitute.com/ [email protected] please always [email protected]

Regarding Ribbond, Dr. Rudo says, "Necessity was the mother of invention". In the early days, Ribbond was barely recognized. Now it's way more than just another legitimate dental material. David Rudo was born in 1935 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from University of Maryland in 1961, and served in the US Army in Germany from 1961-1963. Dr. Rudo moved to Seattle WA and started a dental practice in 1966, and developed Ribbond in late 1980's. Afterwards, he started Ribbond, Inc., in 1992. He then sold his practice to work full-time with Ribbond, Inc. Dr. Rudo currenty runs Ribbond, Inc. with his daughter and son. [email protected] 800-624-4554

Learn why it's important to educate yourself about sleep dentistry. Steven Olmos, DDS shares new and important information about the discipline. Dr. Steven Olmos has been in private practice for more than 30 years with the last 20 years devoted to research and treatment of craniofacial pain, temporomandibular disorder (TMD), and sleep-related breathing disorders. He obtained his DDS from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and has continued his postgraduate education with over 4,000 hours and board certifications in the fields of mandibular orthopedic dysfunction and sleep-disordered breathing. Dr. Olmos is the founder of TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres International with 30 licensed Centres in 6 countries dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. His protocols are an assimilation of his knowledge base, which is reflected by certifications in all philosophies of treatment both medical and dental. Dr. Olmos is an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry, where his system of diagnosis and treatment are utilized at the school’s Craniofacial Pain Center. This effort is focused to establish protocols between dentistry and medicine foroptimal treatment outcomes. Dr. Steven Olmos www.tmjtherapycentre.com [email protected] (619) 462-0676

"Doctors--at some point--will run their office without ever placing a direct restorative material again." Director of Marketing - Ivoclar Vivadent www.ivoclarvivadent.us

. How to simplify bonding techniques and get consistent results every time . How the young dentist can easily learn esthetic bonding techniques and make it professionally rewarding and at the same time profitable . The importance of understanding the value of each bonding material and where they fit (these include microfill, nanofill, microhybrid, opaques and tints) . Bud Mopper's intense believe that bonding is the most versatile material there is and the reasons why *** Dr. Bud Mopper is in private practice in Glenview, Illinois, where he has been doing minimally invasive dentistry with composite for almost forty years. Dr. Mopper is the recipient of two of the most prestigious awards given by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. One for “Lifelong Commitment to Providing Excellence in Continuing Education in Cosmetic Dentistry,” and second, an award for “Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Dentistry.” The AACD recently honored Dr. Mopper with an award for “Outstanding Innovation in Cosmetic Dentistry.” Dr. Mopper is Director of Education for the Center for Esthetic Excellence, in Chicago, IL, and is Co-Founder and Chairman of Cosmedent, Inc. E-mail: [email protected] Phone number: 847-533-8844

Why are so many dentists dropping insurance, not doing dentures, not doing amalgams or cost effective crowns? This is common sense dentistry; this is meeting demand and helping people who need it. Listen in on to see what Howard and Mauty think... Born in Brooklyn NY in 1962. Went to Poly Prep High School, NYU and NYU Dental (graduated in 1987). Interests are sports , current events, running, stock market, dentistry and naps. [email protected] Website sgmdds.com

Kathleen and Matthew Bickel have been married for over 20 years. They're definitely still in love with each other and with the amazing practice that they share. Listen to their optimistic views about everything dentistry. Kathleen Bickel, DMD: •BA Albright College, 1988 •DMD UMDNJ, NJ Dental School, 1992 (now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine). •AEGD UMDNJ 1993 Matthew Bickel, DMD: •BA Rutgers Univ, 1988 •DMD UMDNJ, NJ Dental School, 1992 (now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine) •AEGD UMDNJ 1993 •Married to Kathy Bickel, DMD since 1993, 2 daughters 20 and 15. Co-owners of The Dayspring Center for Laser Dentistry since 1998. Waterlase doc since 2004. Dayspringlaserdentistry.com [email protected]

Goal setting, why you should never haggle with patients about pricing, and how to stay OSHA and HIPAA compliant. As the President and CEO of The Practice Mechanic, Rick Garofolo has contributed to the business of dentistry through proper accounting techniques, recall and follow up system creation, proper treatment plan presentation and more than 20 other systems. In his newest book “Driving your Dental Business, 16 Business Lessons I Learned Teaching My Daughter to Drive”, Rick shares practice management techniques and methods that he used and still uses to grow dental practices’ bottom lines by an average 80% per year all over the country. Rick’s unique experience comes from a combination of years of successful business ownership with advertising agencies, PR firms, publishing companies, multiple magazines, restaurants, bakeries, a chain of barber shops and commercial and residential real estate investments coupled with his years of experience in the dental industry as a consultant and dental business owner. Rick’s realistic, informative and inspiring speaking presentations are in demand nationally and internationally at seminars, dental meetings, and conferences. Rick’s presentations concentrate not just on the requirements, but also on how they actually tie in to everyday life in dental offices. He has also published hundreds of articles in industry publications nationally. Working as a practice management and OSHA/HIPAA compliance consultant for dentists, Rick develops site specific plans and business systems for dental offices around the country, including state specific plans. This allows them to concentrate on working ON their business instead of working IN it, creating increased opportunities for profit and allowing dentists and practice owners to sleep well. www.practicemechanic.com www.dentalceclasses.com www.rickgarofolo.com Direct Line 484-948-3997 [email protected]

One of the largest barriers to entry for receiving denitstry is fear. Harvey Levy, DMD MAGD shares his compassionate approach to treating anxious and special needs patients. Harvey Levy, DMD, MAGD practices general and hospital dentistry in Frederick, Maryland, where he emphasizes comprehensive dental care for individuals with anxiety or special needs. He graduated from Tufts Dental in 1974, GPR at Eastman Dental Center in 1976. Dr. Levy has earned Mastership and four Lifelong Learning Service Recognitions by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) along with eight fellowships, four diplomat certificates, and board certification in Integrative Medicine. His work with anxious patients has earned him the AGD Humanitarian Award, the ADA Access to Care Award, the Maryland Governor’s Doctor of the Year Award, the Maryland State Dental Association’s First Humanitarian Award, Special Care Dentistry’s Saul Kamen Award, and the honor of running the 2002 Olympic Torch. Dr. Levy also holds nine black belts, and was inducted into the US Martial Arts Hall of Fame. More info is available at DrHLevyAssoc.com

Penny Reed shares the five keys to growing your dental business. They might not be what you think. Penny Reed, president of Penny Reed & Associates, is a dental consultant who began her coaching business in 1994 after working as a dental office manager. She is passionate about helping practices grow. She is the author of the book, "Growing Your Dental Business." Penny is a member of the National Speakers’ Association and the past president of the Tennessee Chapter. She has been named a Leader in Dental Consulting by Dentistry Today, each year since 2007. Penny is passionate about working with dentists and their teams to grow their dental businesses. She utilizes a combination of in-office and virtual training and coaching to assist dental teams in achieving their goals. By utilizing the principles in Growing Your Dental Business, most of her clients achieve an increase in collections of 25% or greater. www.pennyreed.com Penny Reed & Associates Phone: 1.888.877.5648 Email: [email protected]

Learn about how Dr. Theeb's practice succeeds, what the market is like in the Middle East, and about BAIRD: the British Academy of Implant & Restorative Dentistry *** Dr. Thamer is a senior boarded dentist, who specialized in the field of cosmetic and implant dentistry. He runs Doctor Thamer’s Smile Studio and Dentallounge Clinics in Amman- Jordan. Dr. Thamer lectures extensively in the field of Aesthetic dentistry. He was a part-time lecturer at the University of Jordan. Dr. Thamer is an active member of numerous dental societies and he conducts many lectures and media shows dedicated towards public awareness in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Academic Qualifications: -Jordanian Board of Prosthodontics -MSc. Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. -BDs. degree in dentistry, University of Jordan. Memberships: -Vice president of the Jordanian Implant Dentistry Commission 2012-2013 - General Secretary of the British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry. Awards: -First place winner: I Love My Dentist Award 2011, 3rd Aesthetic Dentistry MENA Awards. *** www.drthamer.com [email protected] +962788523939

Most general dentists in the United States DO NOT place implants. Find out why general dentists in other countries place a lot more, and discover the beauty in doing it right. Roberto Rossi is a DDS, and a specialist in Periodontology and implant dentistry. He is an active member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. www.drrossi.com [email protected]

Regardless of how you feel about the UK's National Health Service, it causes problems for some. Established dentists are having trouble and new dentists are struggling more. Dr. Dev Patel, BDS shares his network solution to getting the kind of work that you love. Dr. Dev Patel BDS PGDip has a special interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, in particular direct composite resin artistry and minimally invasive all ceramic restorations. He graduated from the University of Manchester 2012, he then completed a post graduate diploma in primary care dentistry and is currently enrolled on a masters course in implantology at the University of Sheffield. He was awarded 'highly commended' in the category for 'Best Young Dentist South' at the prestigious 'Dental Awards 2015'. Dev is also the co-founder of the UK's largest Dental Professional Network - Dental Circle (www.dentalcircle.com). www.drdevpatel.com www.dentalcirlce.com Email - [email protected]

Successful implant surgeon Bill Schaeffer tells how he got to where he is, and why he decided to also get a medical degree. Implant Surgeon, co-founder of www.theimplantcentre.com Bill is exceptionally qualified for his role as one of the implant surgeons at The Implant Centre. Having trained in the UK, Bill is both a dentist and a medical doctor. He is also a qualified surgeon and a registered Specialist Oral Surgeon. As if this wasn’t enough, he also has both a Fellowship and Membership from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His extensive background in Oral Surgery provided him with the perfect starting point for learning the finer points of implant surgery when he placed his first implant back in 1996. Since then he has gone on to become one of the most experienced implantologists in the UK and has pioneered techniques now used by implantologists throughout the World. Bill says “using techniques adapted from other branches of surgery, it’s been possible to minimise the amount of surgery that our patients need to go through for their implant treatments and that’s great for our patients.” Bill’s extensive experience has allowed him to achieve an impressive success rate of over 99% for implants. As he himself admits “I am obsessive about auditing the implants that I place. Without this you simply cannot tell with certainty what works and what doesn’t and it is the only way to continuously improve what you do.” Bill recently served on the Executive Committee of the Association of Dental Implantology. The ADI is the largest implant organisation in the UK, and is dedicated to improving the standards of implant dentistry in the UK. To further this aim, Bill became the Director of Education for the ADI in 2009 and in this role, he has developed and improved the ways that dentists new to implants can get the training they need to become safe and competent clinicians. A necessary part of this was for Bill to train a Faculty of experienced implantologists to help in teaching the next generation of implant dentists – “Training the Trainers”. As a result of all of this, it is not surprising that Bill is also an experienced lecturer and he is regularly invited to speak on the very latest aspects of dental implants all over the World. In his spare time he like to skydive, ski, snowboard and mountain bike and he’s now learning how to windsurf. www.theimplantcentre.com [email protected]