Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Matehus Severino Johansen is a young dentist from Norway, who wants to help dental students study smarter and more efficiently. By co-founding Denthelp with 2 other co-founders, he is now able share his story. The whole solution is built upon his own struggles through dental school and is helping dental students from more than 90 different countries with a digital dental library as an app. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Lily graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry in 2016 and moved to Colorado Springs for her first associate position as a general dentist. She had the opportunity to work alongside some of her company's top producing dentists and specialists, in turn becoming one of the company's top doctors. After 4 years she returned to Wichita, KS where she joins her father and brother in private practice at Wakim Dentistry. Dr. Lily is committed to providing patients an environment which in turn yields high case acceptance & patient retention. She has developed a course for healthcare workers looking to increase practice revenue and retention that is available at drlily.teachable.com. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Douglass Lodmell was born in Geneva, Switzerland. From an early age, Douglass stood out as one of the brightest minds of his generation. His capacity to make the complex simple allowed him to excel during law school, receiving the Jacobs Burns Medal, an award given to the single student with the highest GPA. He completed his Legal Masters (LL.M.) in taxation at the nation's leading tax program, New York University School of Law. As Managing Partner of Lodmell & Lodmell, P.C., Douglass spends much of his time teaching, speaking, and leading thousands of business owners, corporate executives, investors and other professionals who have often worked most of their lives to accumulate wealth of various types, including real estate and securities. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Daniel Masters is the owner of Greenfield Family Dentistry in Gilbert Arizona. Amber Masters is an attorney and personal finance expert. The Masters graduated from dental and law school with a whopping $650,000 in student loan debt. Together, they've paid off over $350k in the last 3.5 years using principles they've recently incorporated into a free debt payoff app called Paidback. When they aren't practicing dentistry, law, or chasing around their 10 month old twins and 6 year old son, they enjoy road biking, mountain biking, boating, and traveling. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Devin grew up in Sacramento, CA and also in Ohio. He graduated from Miami of Ohio in Oxford, then studied cell & molecular biology in New York and Pittsburgh before he finally saw the light and went to Dental School at the University of Pittsburgh. After dental school he went to the US Army, where he was sent to Texas, Georgia and Germany. He then went into private practice in Ohio, also worked in prisons in Ohio, and finally moved back to Germany to finish out his career. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Joseph A. Rodriguez, CRNA, is a managing partner for Arizona Anesthesia Solutions, a group of 150 CRNAs and MDs Based in Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Rodriguez is the former president of the Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and has led numerous successful healthcare policy reforms. He's written for the Arizona Capitol Times, The Washington Times, and speaks nationally on corporate social responsibility, organizational leadership, and health policy. He maintains a clinical practice which includes dental anesthesiology in Prescott, Arizona. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Jan Jaffer graduated from UOP in San Francisco in 2002 at the age of 22. Through his ethos of hard work, integrity and giving back to his patients, staff and the community, Jan developed the TREC Dental Partnership that operates 20 dental clinics in the Calgary area, including 4 specialty clinics. Jan regularly volunteers with Kindness in Action and Dentistry For All. He has been on 14 overseas dental missions and he is also currently the Chair of the World Partnership Walk Calgary, an annual event that raises money for international development. He is passionate about health and fitness, and is the co-owner of TREC Fit Lab. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Mike Massotto is the founder and CEO of Dental Coaching on Demand and Staff Driven Dental. After 10 years of business consulting success in both the health care field and coaching company executives in corporate America, Mr. Massotto used his extensive expertise in business and personal development to master their application in the dental field. ABC, FOX, CNN News, Dentaltown, and Dentistry Today have nationally recognized him. For 25 years, his unique approach to dental practice development has helped create effortless and fulfilling lives for hundreds dentists and their teams. https://www.dentalcoachingondemand.com Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Alex Denes is a general dentist licensed in California and Minnesota. He received his dental education at the Dental State University in Romania then became licensed as a foreign trained dentist in California in 1999 and in Minnesota in 2000. He has a PhD in computer sciences and uses high end technology in every aspect of his daily tasks. He spends most of his day as a supervising dentist at Central California Dental Facility taking care of complex medical-dental cases of institutionalized patients. In March he started converting his office into a Covid-19 vaccination clinic in the evenings where he provides free vaccines to community members, patients and non-patients. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dan serves as VP of Product at Method Procurement. Widely regarded as an expert on procurement technology and process optimization, his experience spans over 25 years. Prior to joining Method, Dan founded a procurement analytics provider, led one of the nation's first e-Procurement programs in higher education, and held leadership roles with Ernst & Young, Cap Gemini, and JAGGAER. https://www.methodsua.com Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Blair Feldman is Retainer Club's Co-Founder and President. Dr. Feldman has been a practicing Orthodontist since 2001. In addition, Dr. Feldman, who also holds a Master's in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, was an Adjunct Professor of Orthodontics at A.T. Still University for 7 years. Dr. Feldman was also the Team Orthodontist for the Phoenix Suns and the Arizona Diamondbacks for three seasons. Retainer Club Co-Founder & CEO Craig Weiss is the former President & CEO of NJOY, Inc. Before joining NJOY, Craig practiced law as a Patent Attorney, where he focused on the drafting and prosecution of patent applications for medical device, e-commerce and business method inventions. An inventor, Craig Weiss has 11 patents to his own name, including two for dental devices. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Berdj Feredjian, DDS, FAGD is the Director of Continuing Education, Recruitment and Advanced Training and a past transition consultant for PARAGON Dental Practice Transitions. During that period, he transitioned dozens of practices from which he accumulated a treasure trove of experiences. Dr. Feredjian is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dental Medicine at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine since 1995 and has served as faculty in their Department of Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Feredjian is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and a member of the ADA. He is a general dentist and was in private practice in Montville, NJ prior to his retirement. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Mindy Benjamini is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania dental school. She has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years and currently has her own private practice in Narberth, PA that she began in 2012. As with many businesses, the Pandemic brought her practice to a complete halt in March of 2020. She knew that she needed to figure out a way to treat her patients in a safe environment and bring her staff back to work. During that period of time, she designed the PatientsShield so that she could return to her passion of dentistry while keeping her patients, staff and family safe. Plus, staying home with four children was not in her plans! Today she is back at work after she designed, manufactured, tested, marketed, and sold other dentists the PatientsShield. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Professor Len Crocombe has worked in private practice, the public sector and in academia. He has been a State and Federal Councillor of the Australian Dental Association for many years. Len has published over 70 research papers and given over 160 presentations. Len regularly travels to Papua New Guinea to examine final year dentistry students and postgraduates, as well as give advice on improving oral health. He has just officially retired but still looks after some PhD students, will continue to publish papers and keep his association with Papua New Guinea. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Adam Schulhof, Grin Founder and CEO, combines more than two decades of orthodontic expertise which includes pioneering the latest innovations in orthodontic technology. Grin is a comprehensive digital platform that provides remote orthodontic solutions for all types of teeth straightening needs by connecting patients to real orthodontists in their community. These digital tools allow doctors to virtually reach into their patients' mouths—which are the key to healthy teeth at scale. Adam guides Grin's orthodontic vision, oversees appliance creation, and spearheads industry partnerships. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

David Howlett is a b2b sales, distribution and digital marketing strategist who has worked with some of the biggest consumer, clinical and lifestyle brands in the world. David has spent the past decade in high-impact executive roles in dental distribution - directing sales, marketing & business development efforts for national dental suppliers, equipment manufacturers and practice service providers. David joined Cortex Dental Implants last year, a global leader in dental implant innovations and digital solutions, where he currently serves as country manager and vp of sales & marketing for their new US-based operations, headquartered in New York and New Jersey. Dr. Grant Selig, DDS practices the surgical placement of dental implants in New York, Massachusetts and Nevada, and is the president of privateimplantlessons.com With 32 years and over 30,000 implants performed, from in-office to hospital-based environments, Dr. Selig travels all over the US to train & mentor practice teams in implant case planning and placement. Dr. Selig has recently teamed up with Cortex Dental Implants to offer exclusive one-on-one, in-office training anywhere in the US. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard joins Dr. Paulo Gonzales on the IDK What to Say podcast to talk about his early years in dentistry and learning the business side of the profession. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Professor Tom Jewkes teaches in the Cyber Operations program at the University of Arizona – College Of Applied Science and Technology – one of only 13 undergraduate programs accredited by the NSA. Tom started his cyber company in August of 2018 called CyberEye to lookout for small and medium sized businesses. Tom worked in industry for 17 years as a cybersecurity analyst before becoming a profession. Dan Gavin has a Masters of Computer Engineering and several industry cyber certifications. He has over 25 years of experience software and telecommunications industry. He has the honor of being the first Cyber Guy from CyberEye. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Garcia is Dean and Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine. She was in private practice in Denver, Colorado and taught part-time at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry (UCHSC). After a transition into academic dentistry, she became Chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the UCHSC, while continuing to maintain a practice limited to prosthodontics and implant treatment. Her focus on teaching in the predoctoral program led to updates in materials and teaching methodologies in both fixed and removable Prosthodontics. She served as Professor & Associate Dean for Education at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry from 2013-2019. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Billie Zoldan is an Orthodontist who lives and practices in New York City. She is passionate about Orthodontics and has high volume offices where she treats patients with traditional braces and appliances as well as clear aligners. She is also one of the select Orthodontists for Candid Co which is a direct to consumer clear aligner product. She would love to see Orthodontics become available and affordable for more people. In her free time, she and her husband Dani are busy with their three children ages 12, 9 and 5. Dr. Zoldan loves NYC and all it has to offer. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Zara Basiri is a Dental Marketing Consultant and former Dental Nurse and patient treatment plan coordinator. She founded Zara Basiri Digital Dental Marketing Agency back in 2016 and currently serve clients from around the world including US, UK and Australia. Her dentist client's revenue increase by average 34% to 40% within the first 6 months of working with her and her team. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Vikram Vora is the CEO and Founding Partner of Sabka Dentist. He started his career with Lion Bridge Capital as a project manager, moved on to ICICI Bank (India's largest private sector bank) as a knowledge management executive, and worked with his father's firm before starting Sabka Dentist. Sabka Dentist is one of the largest chain of dental clinics in India, operating 100 Clinics in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Ahmadabad and Bangalore. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Eric D. Kukucka is president and owner of The Denture Center, a network of clinics currently comprised of three facilities in Southwestern Ontario. Eric is at once a prominent sales strategist and advocate for market best practices and a skillful oral health professional dedicated to creating high quality digital removable, fixed and fixed-detachable implant prosthetic restorations. In addition to his clinical practice, Eric regularly contributes to collaborative research projects and product development and testing initiatives at a global level. He currently resides in Windsor, Ontario. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Described as an educational entertainer, Gerry completed pediatric dental residency at Emory University, 1979 and orthodontics at Northwestern University, 1981 under the direction of Dr. Hal Perry. For 39 years, from 1981 to 2016, Gerry had an exclusive orthodontic practice in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a Diplomat of The American Board of Orthodontics and Fellow of The American College of Dentists. Currently, Dr. Samson holds formal faculty appointments at 6 university postgraduate programs in the USA, lectures extensively, reviews articles submitted for publication to The American Journal of Orthodontics and The Angle Orthodontist. In addition, Gerry is orthodontic clinical director for Specialty Dental Brands, consultant for White Oak Orthodontic Products, QC Orthodontic Lab, Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates, and Reliance Orthodontics. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Harrell graduated from UAB Dental School in 1975 then pursued his orthodontic residency at the University of Pennsylvania in 1977. Dr. Harrell has been interested in 3D imaging since the early 1980's and also how early airway issues in children can cause altered growth and development, malocclusions and co-morbidities from sleep disorders later in life if left undetected and untreated. The face, jaw structure, TMJs and airway space are three-dimensional and are inter-related. Dr. David is a paediatric ENT surgeon in Australia. He is a strong advocate for teamwork in healthcare, and in particular on the topic of sleep disordered breathing. He is the author of two books, "Snored to Death" and "Don't ignore the snore" which are both available on Amazon as print and Kindle versions. He has been running education courses on ENT for dentists for over 10 years and joins us today to share his passion and knowledge. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

As the CEO of dental practice management software company Maxim Software Systems, Alex Zlatin helps struggling dental professionals take control of their practices and reach the next level of success with responsible leadership strategies. Leveraging over 13 years of management and consulting experience, he empowers organizations to become more productive and profitable based on the belief that successful businesses establish a genuine connection with employees, stakeholders, customers, and vendors. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Danielle McKinley is a Certified HIPAA Advisor with 10+ years of experience in risk management focusing on HIPAA, PCI, OSHA and Cyber Security. She is the founder of The HIPAA Chick and one of the founding members of PCIHIPAA. Danielle has a passion for removing barriers like HIPAA compliance for Dentist so they can focus on patients without putting their business at risk. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Donald A. Curtis DMD, FACP is a Professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences at UCSF. He is board certified and is past president of the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics and American Board of Prosthodontics. He has published in Head and Neck, Bone, Journal of Biomechanics, and numerous basic science, medical and education journals. His current research has focused on clinical judgment and professional development, with recent invited editorials in Medical Education, IJOMI and JADA. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Axel Klarmeyer is the CEO at BEGO Dental and has a long-standing success story at the company, a leading dental device manufacturer with more than 130 years of tradition and dental expertise, offering conventional as well as digital solutions. Axel Klarmeyer joined the BEGO team in the year of 1995, as a junior salesman for the classical dental portfolio. Since the beginning of 2019 he bears the overall operational responsibility for BEGO Dental. His heart beats for the topics of 3D printing and agile working. Amir Mansouri is the CEO and Co-founder of SprintRay, a leader in providing 3D printing and digital solutions to the dental industry. Amir is an inspiring and charismatic leader with unique blend of scientific and entrepreneurial skills. Under his leadership, SprintRay grew from a proof-of-concept business plan to a multi-national digital dentistry company. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Poyak is originally from outside of Cleveland, Ohio. After he graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, he married his wife, Susan, and they moved to Virginia Beach where he served as a dentist in the navy. He became interested in doing orthodontics on a limited basis in New Hampshire and continued to learn whenever he could about more advanced ortho procedures. His desire to learn led him to get involved with the IAO, (International Association for Orthodontics) an organization of over 2500 general dentists from around the world who want to advance their knowledge of ortho. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Keith Miller has been a leader in the DSO industry since 2002. He helped lead a large Dental Service Organization through significant growth over the 13 years he was a principal in the business. In 2017 he started a revolutionary new DSO called Partnerships for Dentists. After a ton of learnings in the DSO arena he helped create an alternative model to the traditional DSO. Partnerships for Dentists allows a ton of autonomy for their partners while helping them grow their business on both the top and bottom line. Dr. Gregory Allen Kerbel has been a family and cosmetic dentist in a fee for service private practice since 1991. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Baylor University in 1988, his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1991, and joined Partnerships for Dentists in 2018 as Chief Clinical Officer, after a disabling car wreck fractured his neck. Now he has a new path helping other dentists achieve their dreams, as dentistry helped him achieve his. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Kristi Gray, an expert in dental billing and office management, is the founder of ClaimsNest. With 25 years managing and working in private dental practices and a DSO she knows what it takes to make sure your practice is profiting for the work that you're doing. She is passionate about educating dentists about the things they don't realize they need to know. She has attended multiple training classes and seminars throughout her tenure on how to manage an office and make an office profitable. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Ackah graduated from dental school in 2009. After dental school he realized he needed more education to be the super dentist he wanted to be, so he went on to get his GPR training at the Pittsburgh VA System. After working for one year as a general dentist, he realized he loved surgery more than dentures, so he applied and got accepted into the Pitt periodontal residency. Following graduation in 2014, he moved to Houston, Texas where he set up a traveling periodontal business. When not doing dentistry, Dr. Ackah enjoys hosting the podcast "Tooth Be Told", cooking, traveling and watching soccer. Kyle Dumpert grew up in Bedford, PA. He graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008 with his bachelors, then attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine where he graduated in 2013. After dental school, he completed a one year GPR at the Pittsburgh VA Hospital. He then returned to his hometown of Bedford to work for his childhood dentist with plans to purchase the practice. In July 2017, Dr. Dumpert received his FAGD, then in June 2018, he received his MAGD. During the summer of 2020, Dr. Dumpert joined Dr. Walter Ackah as a cohost on Tooth Be Told. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Marc Schlenoff is VP of Clinical Development at Tend, the dental brand bringing a hospitality mindset to oral health. Prior to Tend, Dr. Schlenoff was the Director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Since 2004, he has been an instructor at NYU's Aesthetic Advantage Hands-On Symposium run by Dr. Larry Rosenthal. The Consumer's Research Council of America named Dr. Schlenoff one of America's Top Dentists for Cosmetic and Restorative Care for nine consecutive years. Dr. Schlenoff is also an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry, where he is a Fellow. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Buske grew up in Minnesota playing hockey and lacrosse. He moved to Texas to finish his undergrad at Texas A&M and then completed his DDS at Baylor College of Dentistry in 1997. He lives in the small town of Granbury, just outside of Fort Worth, where he practices in a group with 2 other doctors. Dr. Buske primarily focuses on Dental Implants, Full Mouth rehabilitations, & Quadrant Dentistry. He is the Chief Dishwasher at Granbury Dental Center. Dr. Buske and his wife Kammie live on lake Granbury with their three kids and love getting out on the water to surf behind their boat in their free time. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Mongrain is a 1979 graduate of the University of Florida, College of Dentistry. He currently practices part time in Tulsa, OK and is a Director of Clinical Advocacy for Heartland Dental, Digital Clinical Technologies, Scanners and Labs. He is a consultant to the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Dr. Mongrain has spoken and published internationally on restorative, preventive dentistry and technology. He has worked with a number of dental companies in biomaterials and technology including 3M, Dentsply Sirona, Dentsply Caulk, Premier Dental, IvoclarVivadent, E4D/Planmeca, Patterson Dental and Henry Schein. He is a member of the ADA and AGD. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Faiella is the Chief Dental Officer for Overjet, Inc., a leading provider of AI-powered technology in Dentistry. He is a Past-President of the American Dental Association, and currently serves as Director and Treasurer of the American Board of Periodontology and as Treasurer of the American College of Dentists. He received his graduate training in Periodontology as an NIH Post-Doctoral Fellow at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, as well as a Master of Medical Science (M.M.Sc.) degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Wardah Inam is the CEO of Overjet. Overjet is the leading provider of AI solutions for the dental industry to help improve patient care. She has been ranked among the 32 most influential people in dentistry by Incisal Edge. Prior to founding Overjet, she led product management at a Silicon Valley based healthcare startup, Q Bio, working on biomedical imaging. Dr. Inam received a PhD from MIT, where she developed AI-powered microgrid technology. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Leanna Shetler and Dr. Matt Dahar were destined to be best friends. In fact, their dads were best friends growing up. They played football together at University of Pittsburgh and were co-residents in Orthodontic Residency as well. Their families were connected before they were even born. As they grew up together, they naturally became life-long friends. Once they graduated high school, they both tried other paths but dentistry kept pulling them back. With such amazing examples in their lives of how you can love on and serve others through your God-given talents, the path was there for them. They grew up knowing firsthand what it meant to serve others with love and how quickly patients can become family. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Marcin Dolecki is a graduate of the Medical University of Lodz, Poland and runs a private practice in Legionowo, Poland. For over 25 years he has been a national and international lecturer. He is the author of numerous publications, including two books: "Teeth Whitening" and "Marketing and Management in the Dental Office." as well as the former editor and translator of "CRA Newsletter." He is a certified IAO Senior Instructor, IAO & EOS Fellow. His practice is limited to orthodontics and chirodontics – a multidisciplinary holistic approach to human health. For over 20 years he has taught holistic Neuro-orthodontics and Nutrigenomics to general dentists and chiropractors. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Dean Nicholas, better known as Dr. Dino, is a general dentist in Lombard, IL practicing in the western suburbs of Chicago. His practice is known as Dr. Dino's Dental Oasis. He is a 1986 graduate of Loyola University School of Dentistry with a DDS degree. His patients age in range from 2 to 103 where he treats children of all ages! Dr. Dino provides small town comforts in a high-tech environment. Dr. Dino has also been known to pick up his local patients that no longer drive and do not have a way to get to get to the office. He practices general dentistry with an emphasis on removable and fixed prosthetics. Currently, Dr. Nicholas is serving as the President of the Chicago Dental Society, which has over 4000 members and is the largest single component in the country. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dennis J. Leonard is President & CEO of Delta Dental of Massachusetts. He had been President of Delta Dental of Massachusetts since 2011. Prior to that he served in many senior leadership roles such as Chief Sales Officer, Regional President and Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Mr. Leonard has over 38 years of experience in the health care industry, including 16 years with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. He is a graduate of Merrimack College with a B.A. degree in Political Science. He also earned his M.B.A. from Northeastern University. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Michael is currently a second-year dental student studying at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He graduated summa cum laude from Brigham Young University in 2019, where he earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science. He grew up in Topeka, Kansas as part of a family of nine. In May 2018, he married his wonderful wife, Paige. She is an incredibly talented artist and works hard to help put him through dental school. They enjoy eating out, playing board games with friends, and, of course, binge watching TV shows. When he is not studying, Michael also enjoys playing tennis, racquetball, and pickleball. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Wiltbank attended Dental School at Oregon Health and Sciences University, graduating in the class of 1998. He returned to school at the University of Texas, Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, where he completed a residency in Endodontics, class of 2007. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He is a member of and volunteers in leadership for the American Association of Endodontists in the capacity of a representative to the American Dental Association's Codes Maintenance Committee and to the American Association of Dental Consultants. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and the Oregon Dental Association. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Holtzclaw is board certified by both the American Board of Periodontology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, textbook chapters, and books. As a matter of fact, Dr. Holtzclaw recently authored the very first textbook ever published on pterygoid dental implants. Dr. Holtzclaw is a past recipient of the Excellence in Research Award from the International College of Dentists and is one of only 10 clinicians recognized by the American Academy of Periodontology as an "officially recommended speaker" for craniofacial reconstructive surgery. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Eva Grayzel is a nationally recognized motivational storyteller. With twenty-five years of experience in the spotlight, Eva's expertise in interactive storytelling techniques is incomparable. Exuding the kind of onstage charisma that cannot be taught, she delivers a proven method to educate and inspire audiences. A late-stage oral cancer diagnosis threatened to hijack her ability to talk the talk. After regaining her vocal chops, she crafted a thought-provoking story of survival, taking what could have been a tragic end and turning it into a powerful new beginning. Eva conveys the realities of her journey, emphasizing relatable and meaningful life lessons. The power of her personal story is the motivation behind creating a model to teach story development for building business. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Panagakos received his DMD from UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School (now Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine) and his PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UMDNJ-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in 1992. Dr. Panagakos joined the West Virginia University School of Dentistry in August 2018, as the Associate Dean for Research. In January 2019, he was appointed Vice Dean for Administration and Research, and on July 1st, 2020 was appointed as Interim Dean. Dr. Panagakos is the co-author of over 77 peer-reviewed scientific research articles and is the co-editor of three dental science textbooks. His areas of interest include the role of inflammation in oral and overall health, and the impact of nutrition on oral health and wellness. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Tim graduated in 1997 and purchased his first practice two years later. He was quick to embrace consumer advertising, at that time only just legalized, tooth whitening and clear aligner therapy, also only just available in the UK. Using contacts practicing in other countries, Tim incorporated practicing models unusual in the UK to build a $1M single principal practice. More recently, he has expanded his businesses, growing his team and bringing in additional dentists. His business was left heavily exposed due to the debt incurred in expansion when shut down by UK regulators in their Covid-19 response at the end of last March. Tim talks about how he has brought his practice back to profit. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

A resident of sunny Arizona, Dr. Jessica Brereton Peterkin is the proud owner of Breton Family Dental, comprehensively serving multi-generational families in Midtown Phoenix. Dr. Peterkin is an inaugural class graduate of Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Illinois where she obtained a Doctorate of Dental Medicine. Her resume also boasts a Masters in Biomedical Sciences (Midwestern University) and a B.S. Chemistry with honors from her HBCU Alma Mater, "The Great" Bethune-Cookman University of Daytona Beach, Florida. She has been practicing dentistry for over 8 years in various dental settings including public health, pediatric, Indian Health, geriatric, and mobile. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Ashley Stein is a Board Certified Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) in Arizona. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Boston University, but quickly learned that medicine is much more than surgeries and pharmaceuticals. Growing up loving both nature and medicine, she went on to attended medical school in Arizona where she earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at SCNM. Dr. Stein loves to treat the whole person and strives to find the root cause of every patient's condition. She incorporates evidence-based medicine with ancient wisdom to provide an individualized health plan, helping you not only get well, but also provide the right tools to continue to thrive and optimize your longevity. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Reinhardt is a general dentist who developed a special interest in orthodontics. In 2004 he introduced Invisalign in his practice and became an Elite Provider in 2007. In 2015 he was the first Canadian dentist to win the Invisalign Summit Shootout held at the Invisalign Summit in Las Vegas. In 2016, he founded The C.L.E.A.R. Institute to answer the increase demand of education by dentists in understanding and integrating clear aligner orthodontics in their dental practice. With the soon to be launched C.L.E.A.R. e-Learning platform, Dr. Reinhardt maintains his vision to bring every dentist as comfortable talking and using clear aligners as they are with any type of restoration. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com