Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Mitch Tuchman spent this first half of his career as a Silicon Valley software entrepreneur. He then entered investment management with Apex Capital, LLC where he oversaw a $200 million technology portfolio. He founded the first robo-investment firm, MarketRiders, in 2008. By 2012, Tuchman noted that robo-investing needed a "human touch" and he partnered with Scott Puritz to form Rebalance. They recruited an all-star Investment Committee with Princeton Economics Professor Burton Malkiel, author of the classic investment book, A Random Walk Down Wall Street; Dr. Charles Ellis, the former longtime chairman of the Yale University Endowment; and Jay Vivian, the former Managing Director of IBM's $100+ billion retirement investment funds. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Joshua McLean practices in Denver, Colorado at his office, Cherry Creek South Dental, which he purchased January 2nd 2020. The long established practice is focused on restorative dentistry along with a soon to be opened in-office Whitening Studio. He is a 2005 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. After a GPR at Maimonides Medical Center he practiced in Manhattan for 7 years and then relocated to Denver with his wife and cat. He recently welcomed a son in September 2020. He enjoys the challenges of practice ownership and the personal growth that results. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Mr. Koch joined Henry Schein in 2018 and is Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein's Global Dental Group. He is responsible for overall leadership of the Global Dental Group, including strategic direction, management, and business performance as well as sales, marketing, operations, business development, and technology solutions. He also leads Henry Schein One and is responsible for the Company's comprehensive portfolio of practice management software, patient relationship management solutions, and patient demand generation solutions for dental practices. In addition, he is a member of the Company's Executive Management Committee. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

William (Bill) P. Magee Jr. D.D.S., M.D., is a plastic and craniofacial surgeon who founded Operation Smile in 1982 with his wife, Kathleen S. Magee, and serves as the organization's Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Magee has trained and mentored thousands of physicians worldwide. A featured guest on many network television programs, Dr. Magee is also a sought-after keynote speaker for corporate and national meetings. Dr. Magee received a D.D.S. from the University of Maryland, M.D. from George Washington University Medical School, served his general surgery residency at the University of Virginia Medical School, and received the Fulbright-Hays Scholarship Grant to study in Paris, France with Dr. Paul Tessier in 1975. He then received his plastic surgery training at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Victor Lloro, DDS, PhD, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He is the co-founder and R&D consultant at Astradentium Health Technologies. Ivan Lloro has two Master's of Science degrees in electrical engineering and space studies. He is the co-founder and CEO of Astradentium Health Technologies. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Nagesh Gidwani has been practicing in Phoenix since 1984, after completing his Masters degree in Oral Pathology and a rotation in Oral Surgery. He also serves on the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners as a consultant. As a general dentist, Dr. Nick (as his patients call him) performs most procedures, but focuses on root canals, crown and bridge and cosmetic dentistry. He also does a lot of teeth whitening, leaving his patients with bright smiles and happy faces. Dr. Nick also teaches at the prestigious Midwestern University Dental School and enjoys imparting his dental skills to dentists of the future. Away from work, Dr. Nick enjoys travelling with his family (especially to South East Asia and Europe), playing the guitar, and reading. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard joins Dr. Neil Park on the Chairside Live Dental Insights Podcast to talk about the business of private practice dentistry and what it's like to run a media company like Dentaltown. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Gian Pietro Schincaglia received his Dental degree from the University of Ferrara in Italy and his Periodontal Certificate from the University of Southern California. Since 2003 he has been a Diplomate of The American Board of Periodontology and in 2006 he received his PhD degree in bone biology from the University of Ferrara. From 2007 to 2014 he was Associate Professor in Periodontology and Director of the Graduate Program in Periodontology at the University of Connecticut. He is currently the Chair and Post Graduate Program Director of the Department of Periodontology at WVU. He has been published extensively in peer-review journals. His research activity is focused on implant immediate loading, peri-implant mucositis, periodontal regeneration and bone biology. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard recently gave a virtual lecture to the McGill University Dental Practice Management Club about the current state of dentistry and understanding the business side of the profession. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Thomas Nabors has been creating some of the most beautiful smiles in Nashville for over 20 years. He is one of less than 420 accredited cosmetic dentists in the world. He has been a teacher and lecturer for cosmetic and total health dentistry all over the United States and was a co-founder of the first laboratory in the U.S. dedicated to salivary diagnostics, OralDNA Labs. He is a leader in emerging field of tele-density, creating a simplified approach to getting low stress, common sense dental health care advice, virtually. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Hamid R. Abedi, DDS, MS, MBA, earned his dental degree from The Royal London Hospital, in 1991; his MS in the Endodontic Specialty at Loma Linda University in 1995; and his MBA from UC Irvine. Dr. Abedi is an Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University, Department of Endodontics. He enjoys teaching endodontics and has lectured extensively in his specialty field both in the United States and abroad. He has served on the Professional Standards, Peer Review, and Ethics Committees for the American Association of Endodontics. Dr. Abedi still works 10-15 days a month chairside. Thomas comes to Cornerstone with over 36 years in the health care industry. Most recently Thomas was the Senior Leader of all Specialties and Hygiene at Pacific Dental Services for 10 years. He also held Sr. Executive Positions at Nobel Biocare. Thomas holds a bachelor's degree in health care management from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Advanced Certificates from Harvard in Leadership and Corporate Strategy. He is a member elect of the American Association of Endodontics Foundation Advisory Board, and a Board Advisor for CareCru, a dental software company. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Travis Campbell is a full-time practicing dentist. He started his practice from scratch after graduating from Baylor College of Dentistry (2009) and has grown this single dentist practice to be in the top 1% in the country. Having made the typical mistakes as a new business owner, he has worked diligently to learn how to become a highly capable business owner. He has a passion for helping others avoid the typical dental business pitfalls and become highly successful business owners, in addition to being Doctors. While Dr. Campbell has become well known for his knowledge/experience in dental business management and efficiency, he is best known for his understanding of dental insurance. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Ivan is a prosthodontist and Implant Surgeon. After graduating from dental school in 2013 at University of the Pacific in San Francisco, he completed an additional 3-year residency at the University of Michigan where he learned most of his advanced techniques for dental implants. He has published a popular book, The All on X Handbook, which is a comprehensive, no-nonsense, overview of the All on X procedure from start to finish. In the past he has worked as a 'travelling implant guy' for many offices, and currently maintains a private practice limited to implants. Above all, Dr. Ivan's favorite job is teaching others how to place dental implants and sharing his techniques and mistakes through his own company, Implant Ninja. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Angela received her formal education in Puerto Rico, giving her the education to become bilingual in English and Spanish. Angela was raised in Maryland and relocated to Arizona for a Dental Consulting firm that wanted to put her Spanish skills to use. Who knew that moving over 2,000 miles away from home would lead her to find her passion-filled career? Angela was always been aware that she was destined to help people—she has defined this career path she is on as her purpose. Her mission allows her to help Dentists grow both their practice and team to a level of success they have only dreamed of. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Jim Erpenbach is a native of Tennessee. He attended The University of Tennessee Knoxville for his BS in Cell Biology. He attended the University of Tennessee Memphis for his DDS. He has maintained a general private practice in Knoxville since 1982. Because he feels life is a journey and we should all strive for constant and never ending improvement, he averages between 125 to 150 hours continuing education a year. His main focus since 2006 has been in the area of Biomimetic (tooth conserving) dentistry where he keeps up with some of the most current worldwide research related to restorative techniques. These studies have helped him develop an understanding and appreciation for the OralSystemic link of how the oral health can impact overall health as related especially to heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Marie-Laure received an Engineering degree from one of the highest Grand Ecole in France and later went on to receive her MBA. She has spent the last 30 years in the global pharmaceutical industry, focusing on large American and European companies such as Pfizer and Merck. Passionate about global health, Marie-Laure made the jump to the dental landscape in 2014 with the hope that her leadership would drive innovation and improve overall dental care for all. After a successful 5 year run as CEO & President of Acteon Group, Marie-Laure set her sights on 3DISC, becoming their newest CEO, President and Shareholder. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Michelle Lee was named OSAP's Executive Director in July 2018. Michelle came to OSAP with more than 30 years of dental and healthcare staffing and experience with team development training. Prior to OSAP, Michelle worked at DDS Staffing Resources Inc, beginning as a recruiter in 1988 before being promoted to Vice President in 1991. In 2007, Michelle purchased the firm, serving as president and CEO until successfully selling and merging the business with Avery Partners in 2012. She remained with Avery Partners as President of the staffing division until 2017. Michelle is passionate about OSAP's mission to be the leading provider of infection prevention and control education, training, and credentialing that supports safe dental visits. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard recently joined Dr. Sonny Spera on the Fee For Service Podcast for an in-depth discussion on the business of dentistry. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Timothy L. Ricks, D.M.D., M.P.H., F.I.C.D., currently serves as the 19th Chief Dental Officer of the U.S. Public Health Service as well as Assistant Surgeon General. He serves as the Surgeon General's spokesperson on oral health and interacts with chief dental officers from other countries, with military chief dental officers, with leaders in organized dentistry, with state oral health programs, and much more. He is currently overseeing the development of the second-ever Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health. Rear Adm. Ricks has served in the U.S. Public Health Service for over 21 years. Prior to this service, he was an associate dentist, independent contractor, and sole proprietor, and he also served as a military police officer in the Army National Guard. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Nathan Kupperman is a 32 year-old, Florida native, who enjoys surfing and traveling the world. He graduated from Florida State University in 2011 with a Bachelor's of Science degree and earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry in 2015. He then worked as a frontline clinician in nearly a dozen offices after he graduated dental school prior to his current practice ownership. Through these clinical experiences, he has encountered various leadership and team dynamics and has aimed to form a collaborative work culture in his own practice that helps elevate dentists and increase the quality of clinical outcomes and patient care. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Kurt Hoffman is an orthodontist who has been practicing in the Kansas City Metro area for the past 26 years. Kurt was lucky enough to practice with his father, Bill for ten years until his retirement. Kurt has been an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthodontics at UMKC Dental School from 2010 thru 2020. Kurt is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and Chief Medical Officer of AlignFlow. Kurt and his wife Susan have two grown children and enjoy spending time with their three dogs and traveling when there is not a pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard joins real estate developer Austin Hair on the Real Estate Secrets Podcast to talk about the business of dentistry, knowing your patient demographics, choosing the right location for your office, and more. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Ami was born and raised in Togo, a French speaking country in West Africa. She moved to the States as a high school student, and received her undergrad degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She later received her DDS degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. She loves to serve and has been involved in doing missionary works since her childhood; having a heart for people is all she grew up to know. She has served as a board member and a co-founder for 2 different non-profit organizations: CleanH20forTogo, which builds wells and provides clean water in remote villages, and TogoMission, which focuses on orphan sponsorship and cares for orphans until they turn 18. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Caroline Clerisme is a general dentist in Manchester, NH. Dr. Clerisme received her doctorate degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She is the CEO of Doctors out of Debt and the founder of the Doctors out of Debt Group on Facebook, a platform to help doctors get out of debt and create generational wealth. Dr. Clerisme graduated from dental school in 2011 and had a total of $250,000 in student loans and was able to pay everything off in 4.5 years. She has been helping and coaching doctors how to have similar results and create generational wealth. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Yan Kalika, DMD, MS is a certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics and the San Francisco Dental Society. Dr. Kalika received his dental degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 1998. He completed his orthodontic training at the University of California at San Francisco where he received a specialty certificate in orthodontics and facial orthopedics and a master's degree in oral biology. He is committed to providing quality orthodontic treatment while exceeding patients and parents' expectations. He is also international master in chess, and applies those critical thinking skills in his practice. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Guillaume Gardon-Mollard graduated from the Université d'Auvergne in 2003. He earned a post graduate degree in Prosthodontics from the University of Paris. He's also a graduate from the Kois Center in Seattle. He practices in Tours, France where he maintains a general practice focusing on global treatment planning, combining periodontal, restorative, occlusal and esthetic treatments. He also trains students, as a visiting professor at the Tours' University Hospital. He writes a blog started in 2013 www.thedentalist.fr where he shares clinical & communication tips as well as philosophical ideas and many reading suggestions. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Orthodontist Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca is in private practice at Gorczyca Orthodontics, Antioch, California. She is author of the books "It All Starts with Marketing - 201 Marketing Tips for Growing a Dental Practice" and "Beyond the Morning Huddle - HR Management for a Successful Dental Practice." She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and member of the Angle Society. Dr. Gorczyca is a graduate of Wellesley College, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Harvard School of Public Health. She completed her advanced orthodontic residency and received a Masters of Science in Oral Biology from Northwestern University. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

John Sanchez started his career working in public accounting in 1994. After a few years, he ventured into private business working in Controllership and CFO roles. In 2010, John launched his own firm (John A Sanchez & Company) with the objective to provide CFO level insight for business owners unable to hire one full-time. Typical engagements include tax advisory, accounting/Controller services, cash flow planning & CFO management services. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Sharona Dayan comes from a family chock full of dentists. As a child growing up in Tehran she often went to her father's practice after school and saw that his patients were like family. It was her father's A-list of clients that helped him escape persecution in Iran and move his family to safety in the United States. She became the first person in her family to attend Harvard where she obtained her specialty certificates in Perio, Oral Medicine and also became a Doctor of Medical Sciences, conducting NIH-funded research in the field of cancer biology. She loves to teach and she is working on her first book called "Keep Your Natural Teeth." Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Daniel J. Klemmedson, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Tucson, Arizona, is the president of the American Dental Association. From 2015 to 2019, Dr. Klemmedson served as the Fourteenth District trustee to the ADA Board of Trustees and served in the ADA House of Delegates from 2004 to 2014. He is a past president of the Arizona Dental Association, the Southern Arizona Dental Society, the Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Arizona Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. During Dr. Klemmedson's career, he has received numerous awards for his dedicated service. Dr. Klemmedson earned his dental degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and his medical degree at the USC School of Medicine. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

In 1989, Dr. Richard Madow along with his brother Dr. David Madow, founded The Madow Center For Dental Practice Success with the goal of helping their fellow dentists achieve success and happiness in their practices. Having been named "Leaders In Dental Consulting" by Dentistry Today for many years running, their publications, articles and blogs are some of the most popular in the dental profession and have reached over 100,000 practices across the world! Rich has lectured to standing room only crowds in practically every major city in The United States and Canada, teaching dentists and team members how to enjoy their careers, supercharge their practices, define and create their own personal success, increase profitability, and have more fun than ever before. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Peter is an attorney, practice broker, practice valuation specialist, consultant, author, and lecturer. With over 30 years' experience, he and his associates have participated in over 3,000 practice transitions. Peter has also been qualified as an expert witness and given testimony respecting valuation issues. Peter holds a Doctor of Laws degree from Cornell University School of Law, and is a graduate of Holy Cross College, Magna Cum Laude. He has been a guest lecturer at dental schools and dental conventions throughout the United States. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

During their time at university, Shahd and Haif both struggled to find that "one-stop-shop" for interesting, visual extra study material related to Dentistry. During a simple boring study session, they put their heads together and thus the concept of Dentiscope was born. Dentiscope is a free dental study guide that is specially and carefully designed to give dental students and young dentists a platform for continuous and self-paced learning. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Whitney Wright is the Founding Orthodontist of Risas Dental and Braces, including 26 practices in 4 different states. He is the creator and host of The Wright Talk podcast, where he openly discusses his struggles with severe depression, anxiety and panic attacks. He is the father of three children, lives in Tempe, AZ and enjoys cooking, playing golf and restoring classic Chevy trucks. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Hutta was born and raised in the Columbus area and graduated with honors from the Ohio State College of Biological Sciences and the Ohio State College of Dentistry. He completed a three-year residency program specializing in orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester School of Medicine. He has been practicing orthodontics since 1992. A Columbus native, Dr. Jeffrey Price graduated cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University, with a Bachelor of Science in pre-dentistry. He continued his education at The Ohio State University, where he graduated summa cum laude and obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. After dental school, Dr. Price completed an additional 33-month orthodontic residency program at The Ohio State University, and earned a Master of Science in orthodontics. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Shrey Lakhotia is a dentist by training currently working in clinical informatics. He practiced as a dentist for more than 5 years and worked on an Indo-Dutch research study exploring links between periodontal problems and stroke. His clinical and research training from India's premiere dental (University of Delhi), medical school (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) and most recently, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (MPH - Quantitative Methods) gives him a unique perspective at the intersection of clinical practice, research, public health and entrepreneurship. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

In 2015 Debora developed and patented temperature regulating, moisture wicking, antimicrobial uniforms and founded Twice as Nice Uniforms. In addition to her many years working as a dental hygienist she was also a high fashion model. She took her experience and love of fashion to NYC where she worked with and learned from industry experts about fabrics, fit, and manufacturing before setting out to create a new stylish, technologically advanced approach to medical and dental apparel that is safe, professional, and comfortable. Kwane Watson is the CEO of Kare Mobile Inc, an innovation company with a focus on providing comprehensive oral health care in single operatory mobile dental units. He is a 1999 University of Kentucky College of Dentistry graduate, with the degree of Doctor of Medical Dentistry. He has served as a consultant for industry leaders in mobile dentistry. He is the president of the Kentucky Dental Society, the president of the American Mobile Dental Alliance, and Dental Director for DentaQuest and Anthem for the State of Kentucky. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Lauren Zalay is a practicing dentist in Chicago. Her specialty is her incredible ability to put patients at ease and allow them to enjoy their trip to the dentist. Dr. Zalay truly feels if someone loves their teeth, then they will smile brighter and live better. She resides in Chicago with her husband and 2 daughters. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Mr. Balitis is an attorney and partner with the law firm of Jennings Strouss in Phoenix. Over his 30 years of practice, he has counseled and represented private public sector clients in all aspects of employment law and labor law. Mr. Balitis litigates employment-related disputes in federal and state courts, where he has both bench and jury trial experience and has appeared and argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals. He also is experienced in training, investigating, writing, speaking, publishing, and interacting with the media on employment-related topics and developments. Mr. Balitis also serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association. He participates in proceedings in these capacities in Arizona and other jurisdictions. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Ophir Tanz is an award-winning entrepreneur and technologist. He is the founder and CEO of Pearl, an AI company focused on solving fundamental problems in the dental industry. Dr. Bruce Lieberthal serves as the Chief Innovation Officer for Henry Schein, Inc. In this role, he is at the nexus of evaluating hundreds of cutting-edge solutions and technologies, advising the many medical and dental business units of Henry Schein on important emerging trends. Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Tom Wheelwright is a CPA, CEO of WealthAbility®, Best-Selling Author of Tax-Free Wealth (Rich Dad Advisors Series), Speaker, Entrepreneur and Host of 2 popular podcasts: The WealthAbility™ Show with Tom Wheelwright CPA and The WealthAbility® for CPAs Show. Wheelwright has spoken on stage on every continent to over 100k entrepreneurs, small business owners and investors. His goal is to help people achieve their financial dreams faster by permanently and legally reducing their taxes. Wheelwright is a Contributor to Entrepreneur magazine, and his work has been seen in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and on FOX and Friends, Marketplace / NPR, ABC News Radio and hundreds of media. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. John Soforic was a chiropractor with 200k in student debt at age 25. He retired at 49 with a retirement income of $20,000/month in passive income. He wrote a book for his son, who was then in college, called The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity between Father and Son. The book became an Amazon bestseller, hit #46 worldwide on Audible, and has been already translated into 6 languages. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Bob Brooks is a CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) specializing in Dentistry, a CBI (Certified Business Intermediary) specializing in Dentistry, and an Ohio Licensed Real Estate Broker specializing in Dentistry. He is the owner of Practice Endeavors and has been serving dental practitioners since 2003. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Suresh Shenvi has worked in the V. K. Institute of Dental Sciences, KLE University, India, as a faculty in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics since 2012. He has cleared many exams in India along with NBDE and ADAT in USA. He is the co-author of many top selling books for Indian postgraduate entrance examinations. He is a national speaker and resource person for keynote sessions and workshops on Endodontics. He is also the key opinion leader for Orikam Healthcare Pvt Ltd. He is a well sought motivational speaker and career counselor for dental students. He is a blogger and a youtuber with a channel by the name "ASPIRE32" with the aim to help people learn Dentistry better and has a wide base of viewers all across the world. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Charles C. Chen, a periodontist, graduated from the University of Maryland receiving a B.S. degree and a D.D.S. degree. At the University of Maryland's Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, he participated in the Accelerated Professional Training (Honors) Program to obtain his dental degree and complete his Post-Doctoral Residency in Periodontics. After graduation, he was invited to join the practice of his mentors, Drs. Robert Zupnik and Dennis Winson, and has enjoyed a wonderful fellowship. He is the founding member of numerous dental organizations and is currently participating with federal and state initiatives shaping the regulations on digitizing dental records for patient safety in prescription drugs. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Friedrich Widu is an orthodontic specialist, inventor and entrepreneur who has spent more than twenty years in clinical practice. He opened his first practice in 2001 and currently operates a chain of 6 clinics, including two MVZ Smilike practices in Berlin and Hamburg which exclusively focus on adult treatment with aligners. Dr. Widu is an early adopter of Invisalign and one of their largest customers in Europe, regularly treating 400 patients per year. A sought after speaker, Dr. Dr. Widu regularly lectures at industry events and teaches courses on the topics of aligner therapy, lingual orthodontics and the 2Clear System. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Iowa. Since then, Dr. Mohan has built and sold several dental practices and currently owns five practices where she employs nine associate dentists and forty team members. 2020 has been life changing in many ways for her! Leah has a Bachelors in Econ/Finance/Health and Alternative Medicine. She has a Masters in Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition. She is also finishing a PHd in Natural Medicine and has her holistic health practitioner license and is certified by the board of American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Suzanne Ebert graduated from University Of Louisville College Of Dentistry in 1998. After completing a residency, she started a solo private practice and enjoyed being a private practitioner for 11 years. Upon the sale of her practice, she elected to continue her career by providing dental care to indigent populations as the Dental Director at a local Federally Qualified Health Center. As Adjunct Faculty for the University of Florida, she had the privilege of working directly with senior dental students as they rotated through the clinics. Dr. Ebert is unwavering in her desire to protect private practice dentistry. She is a vocal advocate of having a strong association to lead the dental profession through the issues facing it today. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Born in France, Philippe received his MS degree in bioinformatics and his PhD in biophysics from Ecole Polytechnique of Paris. Philippe is the co-founder and CEO of Dental Monitoring – the world's first remote monitoring platform for dentistry. Founded in 2015, in Paris, France, today DM has 300 employees and offices in Paris, Austin TX, London, Hong Kong and Sydney. Prior to DM, and straight out from finishing his PhD, Philippe co-founded Harmony, a fully customized digital lingual orthodontics system. In 2011, Harmony was purchased by American Orthodontics, the world's largest privately held manufacturer of orthodontic appliances. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Abhishek graduated with a DDS degree from NYU college of dentistry as an international dentist. His passion lies in buying practices and scaling them up to 1 to 1.5 million dollars by using tools of patient education, empowering team members and by putting the patient first. His core focus is to enhance dental experiences by providing same day comprehensive dental care to patients and education. In his spare time, he loves watching thrillers, playing with his dog Pumpkin and connecting with people of different business backgrounds. Anushka graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2011. She is passionate about combining the business of dentistry with quality dentistry and believes both can be achieved. Her goal is to provide stellar dental experiences through same day comprehensive care. In her free time, Anushka loves to read and spend time with her dog, Pumpkin. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com