Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Dr. Barakat has been a practicing dentist since 1998. After finishing his Residency, he moved to VA and worked with a group practice from 2003-2010, started his own practice in 2010, built the Smiles group in Northern VA from 2010-2019, and has been with Guardian Dentistry Partners since 2019 as Chief Clinical Officer. Mark previously led marketing, media, CRM, corporate communications, public affairs, employment brand and recruiting for Aspen Dental from 2012 to 2017 and now has been with Guardian Dentistry Partners for 9 months as Chief Operating and Marketing Officer. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Norton L. Travis serves as the Chief Executive Officer of ProHEALTH Dental which has a unique approach to dentistry by affiliating with large, well-established medical practices and healthcare systems to coordinate medical and dental services. Mr. Travis began his career as a corporate lawyer, having founded a firm in 1980 that grew to become the largest dedicated healthcare practice in the metropolitan New York area. Mr. Travis served as the Chairman of the Corporate Department of the firm and specialized in healthcare mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Travis received his B.A. cum laude from The University of Massachusetts and his J.D. with distinction from Hofstra University School of Law where he served as a member of the Law Review. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Jay is a self-made, first-generation millionaire from a middle-class American family. He's owned businesses since the age of 18 and his life's work the past 35 years has been dedicated to helping people grow and reach towards their God-given potential. He's the founder and CEO of the Scheduling Institute, which is a consulting firm that's helping dentists turn their practices into thriving businesses that can be sold for maximum value or kept for a lifetime of revenue. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Huot was a private practice owner from 1985 to 2008, and still practices clinical dentistry on a per diem basis, working as a clinician/consultant for private and public health concerns. He retired from the USAF Reserve Dental Corps in 2012 after 30 years of military duty. Dr. Huot is a past President of the Maine Dental Association in 1994, and the 2006 President of the Atlantic Coast District Dental Association in Florida. He served on the Florida Dental Association Board of Trustees, and two years as Vice President of the American Dental Association. He currently serves on the ADA Council of Members Insurance and Retirement Plans, and the AGD Legislative and Government Affairs Council. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard recently spoke with Laurel Graham and students from the University of Pennsylvania's Leon Levy Dental Medicine Library about the business of dentistry and what it will take to succeed in the profession after the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Aurelia Byrne is a Registered Dental Hygienist and the founder of the A~flexX Assist Arm. A~flexX is the first company in dentistry that invented a third arm that attaches to the back of a dental chair, giving hundreds of practicing dental hygienists and dentists an extra hand. A~flexX provides quality products that offer solutions to current problems in dentistry, such as aerosol management and dental ergonomics. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAIPM, FICCMO, MICCMO graduated in 1977 but had a long history of personal TMJ disorders. Seeking treatment as a student, he was a designated patient in a host of continuing education programs at Loyola and he realized that experts had a lot to learn. He became involved in treating sleep disorders due to knowledge he received from Dr. Jim Garry that allowed him to recognize sleep disordered breathing in his son, Billy. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Steven is the founder and CEO of Jarvis Analytics. He was born in Athens, Greece. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Sheffield Hallam University and an MSc in Information Security from King's College in London. Steven spent 10 years in the UK and moved to Dallas in 2005 where he still currently resides. He enjoys cooking and spending time with his family and 3 four legged family members, Waffles, Riley and Dakota. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Ali Jhaver is the CEO of Adit, a full service marketing firm that provides turn-key solutions to practices looking to gain more qualified leads, build brand recognition, and prosper financially. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Cherilyn Sheets maintains a full-time private practice in Newport Beach, California for esthetic rehabilitative dentistry. She is an international educator, clinician, author and researcher and received numerous awards. Dr. Sheets is Founder and Co-Executive Director of a non-profit teaching and research center, the Newport Coast Oral Facial Institute. She and James C. Earthman, PhD, Professor of Material Science and Bioengineering, University of California Irvine (UCI) School of Engineering, are leading research on energy dissipation in teeth and implants. They hold numerous US and International patents on the technology for quantitative percussion diagnostics. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Whitney is a dental hygienist who is often known as the "Teeth Talk Girl" on social media. Both her YouTube videos (YouTube.com/TeethTalk) and website articles (teethtalkgirl.com) focus on educating the general public on dental health. With her background in acting, she also enjoys creating dental office skits and parody videos to entertain dental professionals. In addition, Whitney has recently co-founded a company called "Happy Teeth" which includes purses, bags, and accessories. The most exciting part is that for every item purchased, a dental health kit is donated to someone in need. Whitney lives, breathes, and dreams about teeth and is happy to be sharing her journey on social media! Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Olivier Schiller is the CEO of Septodont, a family business created in 1932 by his grandparents Nestor and Annie Schiller. Septodont is a pharmaceutical company that develops, produces, and distributes a wide range of products for dentists. Today, the company is the world leader in dental anesthesia. Olivier joined Septodont as Chief Financial Officer in 1995. Since then he has led numerous projects that allowed the company to grow and expand internationally. Under his leadership, the Group also progressed to a new global and integrated organizational structure. In 2012, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Anthony is a family man, army veteran, author, real estate investor and self-proclaimed "Recovering" CPA. After the Great Recession, he saw the advice his clients were receiving from typical financial planners and himself only made Wall Street rich at the expense of his clients. That inspired Anthony's journey to find an alternative to typical financial planners. After years of research and trying different strategies himself, he started Infinite Wealth Consultants, which combines the teaching of Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad with Nelson Nash's Infinite Banking Concept. He teaches his clients to create passive income so they can work because they want to not because they have to. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Francisco Teixeira Barbosa graduated from the University Alfonso X El Sabio in Madrid, Spain in 2004. He moved his practice to Barcelona where he continued his education at Escuela Superior de Implantologia and as a dentist at the Maxillofacial department of Hospital del Mar at Barcelona. At the same time, he started his private practice in Barcelona and also finished his degree in Advanced Oral Implantology at Loma Linda University in Los Angeles. He graduated with an MBA at ESADE Business School. He is the founder of Periospot, and is also the Global Customer Success Manager Clinical DSO at Straumann. Dr. Barbosa specializes in digital and implant dentistry. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Nicole Bell is a celebrity injector and oral surgeon. Dr. Bell is popular amongst and has treated a host of celebrities and social media influencers including some of you may currently be following including Darcey Silva, Stacy Silva, the real housewives of New Jersey, mob wives, activist and reality star Yandy Smith and Love and Hip Hop's Jonathan Fernandez and a host of beauty and make up influencers which can be seen on her Instagram @theelipdoctor. Dr. Bell has also launched her product line which includes the lip doctor makeup and skin care line and it sold out in less than 30 days of launch and has gained popularity among her followers. Dr. Bell's current ventures include expanding her product line and influencing the future medical doctors of the world with the launch of Theelipdoctor University in 2021. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Jean Wu is on the Executive Council for Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics and a Past-President for the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Orange County Dental Society. She was a Board member of the Orange County Dental Society in 2011 and Senior Delegate in 2012. Currently, Dr. Wu is Partner in the Sheets, Paquette and Wu Dental Practice and on faculty with the Newport Coast Oral Facial Institute, a non-profit international teaching and research center. She is also actively involved with several research projects on dental implants and materials and has published articles in several dental journals. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Carrie started her dental career in Orange County California at the age of 17. She was hired as a dental assistant for a new doctor straight out of dental school and fell in love with the dental field. In 1998 she graduated from Sinclair College's EFDA course in Dayton Ohio, completing her state boards later that year. After settling in Arizona, her dental focus shifted to education. She worked for over 12 years with Maricopa Community College District dental programs, and in 2017 accepted the newly formed position "Coordinator for Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries." Carrie was the first Certified EFDA in the State of Arizona. She helped lead the first graduating class of EFDA students and under her guidance, Phoenix College accounts for the most Certified EFDAs in the State of Arizona. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Sherman A. House is currently in his second decade as a healthcare provider, and is a Hospital Dentist and Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Meharry Medical College in Nashville TN. Prior to his career in dentistry, Dr. House was a Fireman and Emergency Medical Technician in Washington State. Concurrently, he was an armed guard for several West Coast Armored Truck companies. He holds undergraduate degrees in Law Enforcement from Skagit Valley College, and also Biology and Philosophy from Gonzaga University. He completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the Meharry Medical College with Honors in Nashville TN. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Bill Blasing joined the ADCF as their executive director in 2015, bringing with him years of experience related to operating a business and leading teams effectively. He is not only adept at ensuring the overall business goals of the organization are met, but Bill is skilled in cultivating relationships and opportunities that add value to their charitable clinic family and the patients served around America. In the midst of the pandemic Bill has been spearheading the effort for ADCF to be thought leaders and strategic thinkers, in collaboration with ADCF's many clinic contacts throughout America, to ensure the highest possible level of safety, for both patients and volunteers, so that the underserved will continue to receive the care that they need post-pandemic and beyond. Donate at https://www.adcf.net Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Jim Bates, born and raised in Lubbock, Texas, attended Texas Tech University before graduating with honors both from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston and Texas Tech University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In 1995, Dr. Bates founded Texas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which is currently celebrating 15 continuous years of Joint Commission accreditation as an Office-Based Surgery facility. He is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Wendy O'Donovan Phillips is CEO of Big Buzz, an agency delivering focused marketing efforts for dentists and dental teams nationwide. She is the author of "KABOOM!: The Method Used By Top Dentists for Explosive Marketing Results," has been published in The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry magazine and has been quoted in Forbes, The Washington Post, ABC News and Chicago Tribune. The American Dental Association hired Phillips as an expert consultant in marketing. She regularly lectures for dental organizations and associations in front of audiences ranging from 25 to 5,000 attendees. She sits on the board of AllHealth Network, which has provided mental health and substance use counseling to people across Denver since 1955. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

David founded Dental Fix Rx 11 years ago and started repairing handpieces. He then founded Tralongo and Conversion Whale. Eventually, he merged the companies together and acquired Breakaway Practice and Front Office Rocks and formed Dental Whale. Their purpose is to improve dental health for everyone and they are accomplishing this by creating breakthroughs in dental practice management through insight and innovation. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Mike Mew lectures and teaches extensively around the world, and is the lead clinician at the London School of Facial Orthotropics. His personal interest is in the growth and development of the face and understanding the factors that influence it. He has put forward the concept of Craniofacial Dystrophy to explain the cause of crooked teeth, sleep apnea, many ENT problems and TMD, suggesting that they are all symptoms of a single underlying problem. He is passionate around raising debate on these issues and working towards a cure for malocclusion, OAS and even Craniofacial Dystrophy. Having engaged with social media, Mike's ideas have gone viral with literally millions of people "Mewing" around the world. It is his aim to use this publicity to find likeminded people within dentistry and other specialties, push for open debate and find effective solutions. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Steven Davidowitz is the owner and practicing dentist at Luxury Dentistry NYC located in the upper east side of Manhattan. He is also the Co-Founder and serves as the Director of Dental Services at MOD Mouth. Dr. Steven received his DDS degree from the New York University College of Dentistry and completed a general dentistry residency at the Brooklyn Hospital Medical Center. He did his fellowship training in Implant Surgery and Restorative Implant Dentistry at New York University and is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Steven practices general and cosmetic dentistry with a true love for smile makeover through clear aligner and porcelain veneer treatment. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard started his career in the healthcare communications arena working for several prominent New Jersey-based hospitals and healthcare systems before joining Lanmark360 in 1999 as Public Relations Manager. Over the course of five years, Howard received five promotions within the Agency, with his fifth being the most prominent position of all, President. Three short years later he took over full leadership as Owner. With an above-and-beyond approach that he applies to all aspects of his work coupled with his "no is not an option" philosophy, and an extensive background in building and repositioning brands from the ground up, Howard has contributed to the success of many prominent companies including industry giants such as Dentsply Sirona, Colgate and Wrigley. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Sigrid I. Kvaal has worked actively as a forensic odontologist since 1987 and taken an active part in the identification work after mass disasters and in dental identifications following the recovery of single unidentified bodies. She has published articles on dental identification, age estimation and PDT (Photodynamic treatment) of oral lesions. Since 1995 she has been registered as a Forensic Medicine Expert in Odontology by the Ministry of Justice and Police, and The Commission for Forensic Medicine, Norway. Since 2001 been a member of the Norwegian Identification Commission (DVI) and at present she is the responsible forensic odontologist for the national team. She is also a clinical instructor at the Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Oslo. A Death in Ice Valley: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p060ms2h Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Effie Greathouse earned a bachelor's degree in wildlife, fish and conservation biology from the University of California, Davis, and a PhD in ecology from the University of Georgia, where she did research on freshwater shrimp and dams in tropical island streams. She did postdoctoral training at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, focusing on water quality and stream chemistry of the Oregon Coast Range, and then worked in stream chemistry database management with the U.S. Forest Service. She is currently director of Digital Resources for Community and Science, based in Portland, Oregon. She is the main lead on the Fluoride Exposed project at https://www.fluorideexposed.org. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Tracy Jacobs is the founder and President of Wizdom – Dental Education Solutions, BLS Instructor, Training Center Faculty at RC Health Services, Advisory Board Member at Anderson & Associates and a Registered Dental Hygienist and a Certified PACE Provider. In addition, she is a Product Specialist with StellaLife and an Educator for ProBiora Health. The dental entrepreneur is dedicated to "Empowering Dental Professionals through Education" as well an introducing new products and technologies to her dental peers. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Lea A. Ellermeier is a serial entrepreneur CEO, an author, an artist and mom to Will. Most recently, Lea co-founded and is serving as CEO of 2C MedTech, the developer of the 2CLEAR Orthodontic System. She was formerly CEO and co-founder of REPLICATE Dental Technologies and of Lingualcare, Inc., makers of the Incognito orthodontic system. Lingualcare was purchased by 3M Company in November 2007. Lea has spent her 30 year career in medtech and software start-ups. She holds a B.A. in Political Science (Cum Laude) from the University of Texas El Paso and an MBA. from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, AZ. She is the author of Finding the Exit: It's Not Where You Start, It's Where You Finish. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Bob Stewart, known to his patients, team, and friends as Dr. Bob, has been practicing dentistry for 32 years, and loves it more today than ever. He graduated from dental school (San Antonio) in 1988 and worked as an associate dentist for a large group practice in the Houston area for three and a half years. From 1994 to 2014, Dr. Bob traveled coast to coast as an "expert" speaker for Lightspeed technologies, one of the pioneers in the endodontic rotary instrument explosion. In 1992, he purchased a small "cottage" practice in Pasadena, Texas, which has since moved location twice as it has grown over the years. In 2008, he purchased a second location, where the selling dentist decided to stay and working together, they have grown this location to over 3 times it's original size. Today, Dr. Bob loves both practicing clinical dentistry and leading a team of 5 dentists and 12 team members at 2 locations. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Bahar Esmaili DDS is the owner & dentist at PeakView Dentistry. She focuses on the connection between overall health and oral health. She is passionate about educating her patients about all areas of health. A healthy mouth can only exist in a healthy body. Dr. Esmaili's other passion is fitness. She is a certified trainer, specializing in corrective exercise. She has seen a great deal of connection between overall gait, head & neck posture, alignment of jaw joint, and tension in facial muscles and headaches, all of which affect the health & structure of teeth and supporting bone & gum. This has led her to focus her practice on comprehensive and detailed diagnosis of jaw joint issues. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Barry Glaser received his DMD degree from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and earned his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Orthodontics from Boston University. He served as Associate Director of Orthodontics at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City from 1992 to 1995. He has maintained a private orthodontic practice in Cortlandt Manor, NY, USA since 1994. Dr. Glaser is a frequent speaker for Align Technology, Inc. and Dental Monitoring, providing insight on clinical treatment with clear aligners and the psychology of compliance and how AI enhances the patient experience. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Jeff is a full-time practicing periodontist in the great state of Louisiana, author and founder of DebtFreeDr.com. His focus is on helping dentists and other high-income professionals create passive income from real estate so that they can STOP trading their time for money. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Ronni Brown is a dentist, researcher, speaker and author who bridges the gap between dentistry, public health and substance abuse. She is a leader in dental public health, experienced in identifying emerging issues in the care and delivery of dental services to underserved populations, and competent in developing strategic action plans to achieve measurable results. She is a triple "Bruin" earning her bachelors, dental, and master's degree in public health from the University of California, Los Angeles. She completed a post-graduate dental practice residency at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center, San Francisco and a dental public health residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Brett Kessler, DDS has been practicing esthetic, functional and reconstructive dentistry since 1995. Dr. Kessler serves as a Past President of the Colorado Dental Association. He also serves as the chairman of the Well Being Committee for the State of Colorado and is a consultant for the American Dental Association, serving on the Dental Well Being Advisory Committee and the Council on Dental Benefit Plans. He is the Trustee for the 14th District to the American Dental Association. In the fall of 2007, Dr. Kessler testified on behalf of the American Dental Association before the United States Congress on the ravages of methamphetamines on the oral health. He speaks internationally to various organizations and dental societies on Wellbeing issues in dentistry and more recently on the subject of "Passionate Leadership Concepts." Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Mier completed undergraduate studies at Albion College, then received his dental degree from University of Detroit in 1984. His journey to orofacial pain primarily began as a patient looking for answers, and eventually led to the craniofacial pain center at Tufts University. He completed a one-year fellowship, and then completed a Masters program in 2011. Subsequently he joined the faculty and was eventually the director of postgraduate education in orofacial pain. He returned to full-time private practice in 2015 to the present. He has been active in the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) leadership and is currently the president-elect of the organization. Dr. Farrell was born in Toronto, Canada. He completed undergraduate studies at Arizona State University and attended Columbia University School of Dental Surgery. He later attended UCLA's Orofacial Pain program and successfully received his Board Certification in Orofacial Pain. Since then has practiced Orofacial Pain in Scottsdale, Arizona. His practice evolved into the Head Pain Institute, a center for clinical excellence founded on evidence-based practices, research and development, and a center for learning to help keep general dentists and specialists on the cutting edge. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Villanueva is the founder and CEO of MB2 Dental—a first-of-its-kind Dental Partnership Organization with a mission to empower dentists to preserve their profession. Since its founding in 2007, MB2 has partnered with hundreds of dentists to help them stay in the driver's seat as they maximize their talents, connect as part of a community and build exceptional practices. MB2 currently partners with over 230 practices in over 19 states. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Paul Lowry is the CEO and co-founder of the Dental Menu. From 2008-2017 Paul helped dental offices generate thousands of new patients. After analyzing the data from those new patients, he found that people without dental insurance were more difficult to attract and retain. Many of the offices he worked with had membership plans, but they failed to provide an adequate solution. In 2017 he co-founded the Dental Menu. Paul earned a bachelor's degree in Advertising and Marketing from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in Business Administration from Utah State University. When Paul isn't immersed in work, he enjoys teaching, spending time with his wife and 6 children, dirt biking, fishing, and being outdoors. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Wes Read is has been working exclusively with dentists for 15 years as a dental CPA and financial advisor. He also has the Certified Financial Planner designation. After graduating from BYU in 2005 with a Masters in Accounting, he worked for Ernst and Young, a big four accounting firm. Eventually he left there and began working with dentists on a one-on-one basis. He formed PracticeCFO in 2013 and his firm currently works with 300 dentists in 16 different states. His team of 22 people include financial advisors, tax CPAs, accountants, and investment specialists. Together, they oversee global financial systems for their dentists. That integrated system propels their dentists more rapidly toward financial independence. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Parth Patel grew up in Atlanta and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine in Illinois after receiving his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia. He then further continued his journey by pursuing Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency from Wichita State University in Kansas where he learned and developed a passion for dental implants. Dr. Patel is dedicated to providing the best dental care and staying current with the newest dental advancements, having completed over 1000 hours of continuing education courses. His mission is to practice comfortable, health-centered dentistry with a strong emphasis on personalized patient care. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Laura is a registered dental hygienist with fourteen years of experience in a periodontal practice providing non-surgical periodontal therapy and periodontal maintenance. Laura believes in using the latest technologies to achieve the most predictable outcomes for her patients, and has used a periodontal endoscope from the start of her career in dentistry. A master trainer for OraVu's DeVa dental endoscope, Laura also delivers educational presentations on the topic of visual scaling and root planing. Laura serves on the Arizona Dental Hygienists' Association board as Treasurer and is a past president. She earned her hygiene degree from Phoenix College and has a BFA from Arizona State University. https://www.oravu.us/events Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard joins Dr. Eric Block on the Deals for Dentists Podcast to talk business, dentistry, and navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Dania Tamimi graduated with a dental degree from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She trained at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and earned a doctorate of medical science (DMSc) and certificate of fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2005. She is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR). She is the lead author on two textbooks: "Specialty Imaging: Dental Implants" and "Specialty Imaging: Temporomandibular Joint" and a co-lead author on "Diagnostic Imaging, Oral and Maxillofacial". She lectures nationally and internationally.She currently runs her home-based oral and maxillofacial radiology private practice in Orlando, Florida and is the mother of three children. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Ben Baranes is a general dentist practicing in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Baranes was born and raised in Paris, France. At the age of 18, he decided to pursue his American Dream and moved to California for his undergraduate studies. A decade later, he still feels like it was the best decision he ever made. Dr. Baranes graduated from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in May 2019. Coming out of dental school, like many new graduates, Dr. Baranes struggled to find a good job and often found himself in difficult situations where his sense of ethics was questioned. He is now eager to help dental students avoid the same mistakes he made by being able to identify red flags in their job search. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

William Ben Johnson is an endodontist, inventor, entrepreneur, educator and philanthropist. He developed Thermafil and then established Tulsa Dental Products, beginning with the modernization of endodontic treatment. He has received several awards such as the 2004 President's Award from the American Association of Endodontists and the 2000 Louis I Grossman Award from the French Endodontic Society. He is member of the Oklahoma Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, and the International College of Dentists, among others. Most recently, Johnson has directed his efforts toward designing instruments for improved cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. He received his DDS degree and endodontic certificate from Baylor University Dental School. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Joel Gould has been practicing in Southern California since 2001. His General and Cosmetic Dental Practices treat patients of all ages and offer a broad range of treatments. Dr. Gould gained experience in pediatric dentistry, geriatrics and hospital dentistry in Vancouver, Canada, for 10 years before moving to the Los Angeles area. Dr. Gould was treating obstructive sleep apnea in Manhattan Beach for several years before he was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2015 himself. His research into the underlying cause of this strange new disease led him to create his new "Sleep Restoration Program" designed to change the public's perception of the ever-growing epidemic of insomnia and sleep apnea. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Takeisha Presson is a native of Washington, DC. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Zoology with a minor in Spanish at Ohio Weselyan University. After working several years as a Biologist for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, a branch of the Food and Drug Administration, she decided to pursue a career in dentistry. Dr. Presson attended and graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and completed a general practice residency at St. Elizabeths Hospital, a public psychiatric hospital for civilians and criminals which triggered her interest in mental health. Dr. Presson is a gifted clinician passionate about educating her patients on best oral hygiene habits and oral disease prevention. Her ultimate goal is to give them a reason to smile. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Morgan is a graduate of the University of Arizona school of business. Following graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy and served for over ten years as a Naval Aviator flying carrier-based F/A-18 Hornets. After leaving the Navy, Morgan co-founded HDA Accounting Group with the specific objective of creating a niche accounting firm that specialized in providing high value and high touch service to small business owners. Morgan holds a master's degree in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He continues to serve as the President of HDA Accounting Group leading a large staff of professional accountants delivering dental-specific financial accounting and tax services exclusively to private dental practice owners. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Aubé Graduated from University of Montreal in '84, and then went to McGill for a residency program with emphasis in full mouth rehab and orthognathic surgery. In 1995 he went through the full Dawson and Pipier curriculum. Then in '98 he was invited by The Montreal Migraine Clinic to study the effect of occlusal equilibration on tension type headaches. He presented the results at the prestigious American Academy of Resorative Dentistry in Feb 2000 in Chicago. Dr Aubé maintains a full time referral practice limited to diagnosing and treating TMJ pathologies and their consequences, and the consequences of severe parafunction. He is also a husband, a father of 4, and has one grandson and another grandchild on the way. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Cherie founded Armor Dental Corp., a dental product development company and manufacturer in February 2016. Le Penske, a seasoned entrepreneur for 20 years, also founded LP Group, a consulting firm in 2000, which provides strategic communications counsel and services to leading business and organizations including Fortune 500 companies, and smaller public and private companies. Le Penske holds five utility patents both domestically and internationally. She recently cofounded Armor Respiration, Inc, a company dedicated to improving respiratory health and wellness. Fred Joyal is a prominent speaker and author focusing on remarkable customer service. Fred was the co-founder of Futuredontics, the parent company of 1-800-DENTIST, which just celebrated its 34th year in business. He is the author of two books, Everything is Marketing: The Ultimate Strategy for Dental Practice Growth, and Becoming Remarkable: How to Create a Dental Practice Everyone Talks About. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com