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Being a specialist is going to bring you the biggest financial reward: There's less competition at the top, and whoever's the most expert is going to be in demand. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown
If you want to be successful, you have to listen to your patients. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown
With an estimated 8 billion people on Earth this year, there will always be other dental practices. So you should look at competition more like a golf match than a boxing match. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown
When you're having troubles—with a case, with your team, with your practice finances, even in your personal life—you can lean on the more than 265,000 members of Dentaltown's online community who share advice, suggestions and other assistance on our online message boards. I created Dentaltown so no dentist ever has to practice alone, and it's absolutely free to join and get access to this members-only section of our website. Make connections with your peers and get the help you need—often in real time! Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown
Now more than ever, patients demand to see proof before they'll agree to recommended treatments. And if you refuse to pick up an intraoral camera or a DSLR to help persuade them to say yes, you're stubbornly and deliberately leaving money on the table. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown
To make sure we're at the top of our game, we spend hours each year developing our clinical skills through practice and continuing education. But are you forgetting to also focus on how well you communicate with patients? Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown
Being thoughtful about what you spend your time on both inside and outside the operatory can improve how you see life and practice. Be sure you're living purposefully! Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown
Dr. Adams practiced Prosthetic Dentistry in Flint, Michigan for 23 years in a solo practice prior to moving to Denver, Colorado in 2006 where he was the founding Prosthodontist of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers. He was a member of the team that grew ClearChoice from 1 to over 80 Centers and at one time he may have had the largest dental implant practice in the US. He retired as the Chief Clinical Officer of ClearChoice in December of 2022. Dr. Adams is currently the Chair of the Colorado Dental Board and serves as a Board member of a DSO. He was recognized by Marquis' Who's Who in 2024. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Gaurav Joshi works as a Senior Product Marketing Manager at GC America where he manages direct and indirect restorative portfolios. Dr. Joshi is passionate about innovation in dental materials and technologies. He leverages his clinical knowledge and scientific expertise to lead marketing and education programs at GC America. Dr. Joshi serves as a reviewer for several reputed dental journals such as Operative Dentistry and Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. He is committed to continuous learning and currently pursuing an MBA program at Northwestern Kellogg. Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Joshi enjoys spending time with family, outdoors, group exercises at Orange Theory, and reading Yelp reviews to find the best places to eat. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Blake and Chase Thompson are second-generation denturists from Canada. Operating in Saskatchewan and Alberta with their dad, the Thompson brothers manage five practices with two more on the way. Their mission is to deliver an outstanding experience for both patients and employees. As dedicated denturists, they handle all clinical work and much of the lab work themselves. They are at the forefront of dental technology, heavily involved in 3D printing, and are transitioning from traditional analog dentures to fully digital complete dentures using a state-of-the-art 5-axis mill. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Chip is the Co-Founder of Large Practice Sales (LPS), the largest transaction advisor to GP and specialty dental practices in the U.S. LPS has completed over $1.0 billion of IDSO partnerships in the last 24 months. The unique LPS bidding process ensures doctors consider all of their options in an IDSO partnership and achieve the highest values from the right IDSO partner. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Argentina has been in the dental field for 18 years, serving our community as a business develop manager, sales rep, consultant, sales trainer, etc. Her passion has always been to empower dentist and their teams to reach new heights with their business. Argentina has a passion for helping female providers and their teams scale their business and find the work life balance they deserve. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Katie Lee is a dentist, speaker, author, and coach who lives in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lee graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010 and was an owner-partner in over 80 DSO supported dental practices throughout the US and served as Clinical Partner overseeing 5 states. Currently, she consults for health technology companies and provides implant education for general dentists. Dr. Lee has two passions in her profession: dentistry itself and making other dentists successful. Her passion about the oral systemic health link comes from personal experience. Dr. Lee was involved in an ATV accident as a teenager, which left her without many teeth and rendered her jaw immobile. Dr. Lee experienced how oral health affects systemic health and the benefits of dental implants. Her first-hand journey in recovering from the effects of dental trauma led her to specialize her career on the mouth-body connection® and dental implants. Dr. Lee has won many accolades, including Top 40 under 40 Dentists in America, and International Woman of the Year in Dentistry. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Ericka is a national speaker with over 25 years of experience as a dental billing expert and trainer. She is the creator behind "Dental Biller's Appreciation Day," a celebration she initiated in July 2021 to honor the invaluable contributions of dental billers across the nation. With her unwavering passion and dedication, she has helped over 3000 dental practices achieve remarkable results maximizing insurance reimbursements with her proven strategies. From humble beginnings as a dental assistant, she is now the CEO of Veritas Dental Resources, a multimillion dollar operation. In her book, “I'm Just The Biller,” she shares her journey of grit, determination, and the power of chasing your dreams. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
About half of all student loan debt is at the graduate level, but you never hear anyone talk about it. My guest today does. He helps graduating dentists get their arms around, and build a plan to pay back, their student debt. His advice is useful for anyone with student debt. Mark D. Johnson serves as a wealth advisor with RBF Wealth Advisors. Mark helps families, retirees, healthcare professionals, business owners, and corporate executives plan for success across all aspects of their financial life. Mark is also the founder of StudentLoansRx which helps emerging healthcare professionals create plans to address their student loan debt in the most cost-effective manner based on their career and other financial goals which may include practice ownership. He's been interviewed on numerous dentist podcasts, including The Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dental Student Vibes, Dentistry Uncensored, Financial Flossing, and many others. In this episode Carl White and Mark Johnson discuss:Programs and options that are available, and how to tell them apartThe best time to plan to pay back student loan debtImportant elements to consider in a loan repayment strategyBiggest planning mistakes to avoid when repaying loans Episode SponsorshipThis episode is sponsored by Cerebral Tax Advisors, a tax firm trusted by physicians all over the country and specialized in court-tested and IRS-approved strategies. Medical professionals rely on Cerebral Tax Advisors for proactive tax planning strategies, helping them lower their effective tax rate and increase their wealth. Alexis Gallati, founder of Cerebral Tax Advisors, has over two decades of experience in high-level tax planning strategies and multi-state tax preparation. She's also the author of the book “Advanced Tax Planning for Medical Professionals”. Alexis grew up in a family of physicians and is married to one, so she knows firsthand the financial challenges doctors face. Cerebral's services are flat-rate and they are focused on their client's return on investment. If you'd like to find out more or schedule a free consultation, visit their website at www.cerebraltaxadvisors.com. Want to be a guest on PracticeCare?Have an experience with a business issue you think others will benefit from? Come on PracticeCare and tell the world! Here's the link where you can get the process started. Connect with Mark JohnsonStudentLoansRx WebsiteRBF Wealth Advisors WebsiteMark Johnson's LinkedIn Connect with Carl WhiteWebsite: http://www.marketvisorygroup.comEmail: whitec@marketvisorygroup.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketvisorygroupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD9BLCu_i2ezBj1ktUHVmigLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/healthcaremktg
Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) and Co-Founder and CEO for Clinicians Report Foundation (CR) and a practicing prosthodontst in Provo, Utah. PCC is an international continuing education organization that provides courses and videos for all dental professionals. CR offers unbiased research on thousands of dental products. Dr. Christensen has presented over 45,000 hours of continuing education throughout the world and has published many articles and books. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Silver prevents and manages breathing problems including sleep apnea, snoring, and mouth breathing in all ages. She evaluates and treats children for proper jaw growth and development, incorporating oral myofunctional therapy, oral appliances and frenuloplasty (tongue tie release). She has recently focused her practice on treating sleep apnea and orofacial or TMJ pain. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Born and raised in Eastern Montana, the geographic center of nowhere in the United States, Todd McGovern admired his small town dentist who sat weekly in the front row of his Catholic church wearing a dapper blue blazer, surrounded by his camera-ready family. At age 26, along with his beautiful new wife Stacy & his apprentice dental degree from the University of Minnesota, they packed up his pickup and moved to South Dakota to become the neighborhood dentist he esteemed to be as youth. Two years later they resettled back in Minnesota vacation lakes country where Todd & Stacy are the parents to Matt, a business entrepreneur, and Dr. Lauren , one of Todd's partners in LifeSmiles Dental, a small group practice. Dr. Todd believes the fundamental keys to unlocking a career of dental happiness can be cataloged on a 3 X 5 index card. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Shawi earned his Biomedical Science degree from the University of Central Florida and then his DMD from Temple University School of Dentistry. After graduating from Temple Dental in 2023, Dr. Shawi took a job as an associate general dentist in New Jersey for a DSO. He is navigating the intricacies of the dental profession as part of a DSO. Dr. Shawi has decided to embark on a new chapter, relocating with his wife and 3 kids to sunny Florida this summer. He is now at a crossroads, contemplating the next steps in his career—whether to delve deeper into associateship for more experience, possibly with a DSO like Heartland, or take the bold leap into practice ownership, a cherished long-term goal. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Derek bought a practice in East Texas right after graduating dental school. He tripled production/collections while cutting back clinical days. He's been a coach with The Lifestyle Practice since 2018 where he focuses on helping other dentists increase the profitability of their practice while increasing their freedom in life. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Rick A. Kushner is President, Founder, CEO and CFO of Comfort Dental, the largest and most successful dental franchise in the world. He graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1977. Dr. Kushner has always advocated, taught and pioneered the concept of accessible, fair priced dentistry. Dr. Kushner, has continued to be involved in the School of Dentistry at Marquette, from which he graduated, in 1977. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Zachary Miller, known by most of his patients as Dr. Z, is a first-generation dentist practicing in Western Washington state. He graduated from USC dental school in 2019 and immediately relocated to Northern Idaho where he practiced for 3 years before moving to Washington to be closer to his wife's family. He has worked as an associate until this point and is currently in the process of acquiring a practice. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Guitta Harb's passion for dentistry ignited at a tender age, blossoming into a lifelong commitment to the art and science of oral care. Her love affair with the dental profession began as a young teen when she had the privilege of observing a dental office in action. It was here that she discovered her fascination with the intricate blend of science and artistry that dentistry embodies. Specializing in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Harb has honed her skills to become a master of smile makeovers. Her adept use of veneers and innovative treatments transforms her patients' smiles, leaving them radiantly satisfied. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, she continually immerses herself in aesthetic courses, staying on the cutting edge of state-of-the-art materials and modern treatment options. This dedication ensures that her patients receive nothing less than the very best. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
David grew up in Taiwan and after high school he came to study in the U.S. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific with a bio degree and a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School. He is currently in a 1-year orthodontic internship in New York. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Monzer Shakally, DDS is a newly practicing dentist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Shakally was born and raised in Damascus, Syria until the age of 17 when he was exiled out of his country and forced to become a refugee in Cairo, Egypt. He was later relocated to Des Moines, Iowa, where he finished his last year of high school, and went on to the University of Iowa for his Bachelor's of Science in Evolutionary Biology and minor in international relations. He remained in Iowa City for another 4 years until he graduated with a DDS from the same school. Dr. Shakally is passionate about organized dentistry and is a member on the Council on Government Affairs for the Arizona Dental Association. He recently was recognized as a LEAD Program Graduate, a program that prepares new dentists for roles of leadership in the profession. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Adam Marburger is a serial entrepreneur that lives his life in the following buckets; automotive, real estate, insurance, dental, and martial arts. His tremendous track record in retail automotive landed him the title of “Automotive News 40 under 40” in 2018, which launched him as one of the most sought-after coaches in the industry. Adam is the co-founder of the Dental Protection Group. The DPG specializes in helping dental practices build wealth in the most tax friendly environments via dental warranties. Max Zanan is a seasoned reinsurance industry expert with over 20 years of experience in sales, compliance, and management consulting. His goal is to help car dealers and dental practices improve profitability while increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Zanan published five best-selling books on the topic of car dealership management. Zanan is a thought leader and disrupter; he is ready to introduce dental industry to the battle-tested wealth-building strategies from automotive retail. https://www.dentalprotectiongroup.com Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Irving Chao was awarded high honors and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific's School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He continued to receive postgraduate training at UCLA School of Dentistry in areas of cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, implant dentistry and Invisalign® orthodontics. Dr. Chao takes pride in his work and is very patient and gentle. In his spare time, Dr. Chao loves to ballroom dance and hike with his two dogs, Tasha and Louie. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Irving Chao was awarded high honors and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific's School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He continued to receive postgraduate training at UCLA School of Dentistry in areas of cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, implant dentistry and Invisalign® orthodontics. Dr. Chao takes pride in his work and is very patient and gentle. In his spare time, Dr. Chao loves to ballroom dance and hike with his two dogs, Tasha and Louie. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Rhonda Kalasho is a graduate from the prestigious UCLA School of Dentistry, which is consistently ranked as the #1 Dental School in the US. She completed an extended residency in hospital dentistry at UCSD/VA San Diego. Dr. Kalasho is trained in placements of implants, and wisdom teeth extractions. She has also been trained in advanced Endodontics through the VA San Diego and is world renowned as a dental expert in everything dentistry. Dr. Kalasho has been quoted in over 400 articles online, including Forbes, Allure, Women's Health Magazine, New Beauty, and many more. Dr Kalasho is a member of the American Academy of General Dentistry and American Academy of Facial Aesthetics. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
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Dr. Zuckerberg is a 1978 graduate of NYUCD and owned his own practices in Brooklyn and Dobbs Ferry, NY from 1979-2013 before moving to California. Dr.Z was an early tech adopter, placing his first PC in his home based office in 1986 and pioneering technologies such as intraoral cameras in the 80s, air abrasion, lasers and digital radiography in the 90s and created a paperless office and utilized CAD/CAM technology twenty years ago well before they were mainstream. His early adoption caught the eyes of industry leaders (like Dr. Farran) who enlisted him to write articles, lecture, beta test new technologies and advise startups in the oral health field. Dr. Zuckerberg now acts as the Chief Dental Officer for Keystone Bio, an exciting biopharma company with a biologic to eradicate P.gingivalis, and he also acts as a Venture Partner for Revere Partners, the first Independent Venture Fund for Oral Health. He can be reached via his website at www.painlessdrz.com or his Facebook Page www.facebook.com/painlesssocialmedia Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Nolan Patel is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He started off working in private practice part time for his mentor and part time at a DSO. At the beginning of 2021 he switched full time to the DSO and has recently started looking into practice ownership. To stay up to date with dentistry he attends Spears CE courses and in his free time you can find him checking out local bars and restaurants in Chicago. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
LIFE INTERRUPTED: Dr. Dua's Survival Guide |The Podcast Companion|
Dr. Parul Dua Makkar joins orthodontist and soul sister, Dr. Dana Van Elslande. Topics discussed: Manu, the rugby player. Manu, the unfiltered friend. Manu, the skilled practicioner. Being outspoken about the reality of practicing dentistry. Contemplating a career in dentistry, outside the operatory. Manu going through cancer journey alone, found peace in writing. Going through one difficult life event, does not provide immunity from another. Chasing trophies. Importance of listening to an elder. "Mistakes don't define you, but they do transform you." - Parul Parul completing Manu's work. Manu and Maya's bond. Manu's love for a good time and good food, and his alphabetically-organized spices. Manu, the gamer… at the office. Manu always had time for the people in his life. The physical scarring and challenges of Manu's cancer surgeries. Looking for meaning in tragedy. Death as a non-event. Three families, three losses. Manu did it right - with grace, and peace, and class. Please support our mission by leaving a review, this helps the algorithms suggest this podcast to others. The first 10 listeners to submit a review will get a free signed copy of the book. The books have been donated by Dr. Sampada Deshpande. She is an author, an accomplished dentist, and an entrepreneur. Follow Dr. Parul Dua Makkar on IG @pdmfamilydental to find out when you have won. From today's episode: Manu's book. New & Younger Dentists of Calgary Study Club. Manu's last article in DentalTown, published posthumously. Manu's appearance on Dentistry Uncensored with Dr. Howard Farran. Dana's Orthodontic Practice in Calgary. Dr. Prabhdeep Chahal's episode.
As seen on the Doctors, founder of the nation's largest new dentist and student community, Dr. David R. Rice travels the world speaking, writing and connecting today's top young dentists with tomorrow's most successful dental practices. In addition to igniteDDS, David is Chief Editor of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered, restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, NY. With 28 years of practice in the books, he's trained at The Pankey Institute, The Dawson Academy, Spear and most prolifically at the school of hard-knocks. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Gebrehiwot was born in Eritrea, East Africa. He won a diversity visa lottery to come to the United States and arrived here without any family or friends or any sense of direction. When he arrived, he worked odd jobs while starting with English for Second Language Speakers at Phoenix Community college. After graduation he was fortunate to get a job with Motorola as a Product engineer. Working for Motorola provided health and dental insurance, which allowed him to go to the dentist for the first time ever in his life. This very experience shook him because he had calculus, cavities, bleeding gums and so on. After following through with his oral care, and the impact it left him to have a better self-esteem, he decided to switch gears and change careers into dentistry. He started dental school at the age of 32. After dental school he worked as an associate in different corporate dentistry and finally he decided to start a scratch practice in Wylie, Texas. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
LIFE INTERRUPTED: Dr. Dua's Survival Guide |The Podcast Companion|
Dr. Parul Dua Makkar joins the founder of DentalTown and one of Dr. Manu Dua's most esteemed mentors, Dr. Howard Farran. Topics discussed: Manu's immersion in the DentalTown Community - a place where he could be vulnerable. Timing of Manu's death. Why the book is titled "Life Interrupted." Howard's advice to beating burnout - "your attitude determines your altitude, your attitude beats your aptitude." The Dua Family journey from India to Canada. What Howard learned from lecturing in 50 countries over 30 years. Howard on a toxic workplace- "When you do things that you don't like to do for money, it always ends badly." The Golden Rule: Treat other people how you would want to be treated. Howard's lasting thoughts on Manu: "Manu was not your average bear, he would listen to you with empathy and concern, and share back what he knows. And he was hoping that it would be a relationship that would continue. He was the long-term connected relationship guy. And once you were connected to that guy, you had a friend for life." Please support our mission by leaving a review, this helps the algorithms suggest this podcast to others. The first 10 listeners to submit a review will get a free copy of the book signed by Parul. The books have been donated by Dr. Sampada Deshpande. She is an author, an accomplished dentist, and an entrepreneur. Follow Parul on IG @pdmfamilydental to find out when you have won, as well as for additional updates. FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Manu's book, Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua's Survival Guide. Manu's first article, published in DentalTown. Manu's last article in DentalTown, published posthumously. Manu's appearance on Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran.
Lessons from successful Dentists & Business OwnersThe strategies they are using to maximize their personal wealthTim McNeely is CEO and Founder of The LifeStone Companies. Tim serves as the personal CFO to a limited number of dentists helping them create passive income in order to make work optional. Today he discusses lessons from successful dentists & business owners.Mr. McNeely is a contributing author to leading dental publications such as Dental Economics, regularly interviewed on podcasts such as Dentistry Uncensored by Howard Farran, a frequent speaker at dental events throughout California, and the host of “Dental Wealth Nation”, where you can learn from top dental thought leaders on how you can build an amazing life of significance.However, what matters most is Tim meeting his wife, Dana Yeoman D.D.S. In the process of joining lives together, Tim saw that he could have a big impact on Dana's business. Seeing his wife's frustration with the complexity of running adental practice he set out to make things simple. Since meeting his Dana, Tim has helped busy dentists make informed decisions about their money so they can spend more time focusing on what they love to do and less time worrying about their business.Want to learn more about The LifeStone Companies?Visit: TimMcNeely.comTo Find and Listen to all of The Dental Brief EpisodesVisit: dentalbrief.comOur Sponsor: OmniPremier.com
Howard Farran, the dental legend himself, joins us for part 2 this week on The Gold Crown Podcast - The Guide to Financial InDENTpendence. Dr. Farran is a DDS, MBA, MAGD, graduate of pretty much every advanced CE course you can imagine, an Amazon #1 best selling author of “Uncomplicate Business,” Host of Dentistry Uncensored, founder of Dental Town (which has over 250,000 members), was ranked incisal edge's 32 most influential people in dentistry, has published multiple articles, created media companies, and much more! Every dentist out there has something to learn from him, and he generously shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics. In this 2 part series we discuss the value of savings rates, minimizing expenses, developing personal finance and business awareness, and many other subjects. Enjoy! https://www.dentaltown.com/ thegoldcrownpodcast@gmail.com www.thegoldcrownpodcast.com
Howard Farran, the dental legend himself, joins us this week on The Gold Crown Podcast - The Guide to Financial InDENTpendence. Dr. Farran is a DDS, MBA, MAGD, graduate of pretty much every advanced CE course you can imagine, an Amazon #1 best selling author of “Uncomplicate Business,” Host of Dentistry Uncensored, founder of Dental Town (which has over 250,000 members), was ranked incisal edge's 32 most influential people in dentistry, has published multiple articles, created media companies, and much more! Every dentist out there has something to learn from him, and he generously shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics. In this 2 part series we discuss the value of savings rates, minimizing expenses, developing personal finance and business awareness, and many other subjects. Enjoy! https://www.dentaltown.com/ thegoldcrownpodcast@gmail.com www.thegoldcrownpodcast.com
Dr. Doug Depew has been practicing in the Northwest suburbs of Atlanta Georgia since 1990. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia, received his dental degree from the Medical College of Georgia, and received his certificate in orthodontics and master's degree from Baylor College of Dentistry at Baylor University. Dr. Depew is the founder and Academic Director of Trapezio, which provides formal training for orthodontic staff members and is endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists. As the program creator, Dr. Depew is frequently invited to speak at professional meetings around the country and overseas. Dr. Depew is also proud to have served as a member and chairman of the AAO Council on Technology. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Santosh Patel, President and Co-Founder of Complete Specialty Solutions, is committed to driving collaboration between general dentists and specialists by providing a turnkey in-house specialty solution. With over 15 years of large-scale operations experience in both the medical and dental industry, Santosh and his team are helping DSOs/Groups/Solo offices thrive by addressing the needs expressed by patients for comprehensive in-house dental care. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
After eight years of higher education, paying 100% of costs himself, Dr. John A. Wilde spent two years in the Army Dental Corp before beginning a practice from scratch in Keokuk, Iowa. By age thirty, he was debt-free, owning outright his new country home and the practice he'd designed and had built. By forty, John was financially able to retire. At age fifty-three, he fully retired. He has had six books and over two-hundred and twenty articles published, and may be reached at 309-333-2865 or jwdentist@hotmail.com. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Gabriel Asulin is an international expert in the management and marketing of dental Practices and the author of the book "Turn Your Dental Practice into a Successful Business - the Gabriel Asulin Method". The book has been translated also into Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian and Hebrew and is considered as a bestseller in the global dentistry market. In recent years, Gabriel is considered a "guru" in the field of marketing and promoting dental clinics worldwide, having consulted for hundreds of dental practices around the world. Gabriel has developed unique methods in the field that are successfully implemented in a great many practices. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Ted has over 25 years of experience running technology companies, including two similar to Kaleidoscope (in different industries). He is an expert in all aspects of digital marketing, and a passionate leader/mentor. Ted holds an BA/MBA from Harvard, having graduated in the top 5% of his class. He has traveled to 60 countries and 47 states. Ted begins his days in Florida with yoga on the beach. Charis has over 25 years of experience in marketing, with 17 of those years involved in her husband's orthodontic practice. She is the proud owner/Mom to Heidi, a 4.5-lb Havapoo, who can often be found sleeping on the desk while ‘Mommy' works. Mary Kay Miller has over 50 years of experience in the orthodontics arena, 35 years in private practice and 15 years as the 1st orthodontic online marketing consultant in the US and owner of Orthopreneur Internet Marketing Solutions, one of the first private web agency specializing SEO and strategic web services for the orthodontic profession. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. April Patterson, more affectionately known as Dr. Patty, is a highly-trained and forward-thinking cosmetic dentist. She attended Florida State University and earned her Bachelor's degree in biology before completing Dental School at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, named one of the top three dental schools by U.S. News & World Report, to obtain her dentistry doctorate. Dr. Patty trained extensively with some of the most respected cosmetic dental specialists in the industry at well-recognized institutions. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Howard recently met up with Ivoclar Vivadent's Don Bell and Priscilla Esparza on their Dental Innovations Tour to discuss the company's latest offerings in dental technology and where the dental profession is headed as we come out of the Coved-19 pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Dr. Mazyar Moshiri maintains his private practice in St. Louis, MO. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education, where his lectures and clinical oversight focus on the Invisalign appliance system. He was featured as a lead educator for Align’s Beep Bite solutions and Class II kit. Dr. Moshiri is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a Fellow of the International and American College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine, has practiced dentistry at Today's Dental in the Phoenix metro area for more than 30 years. In 2017, Incisal Edge magazine ranked him among the 32 most influential people in dentistry.Dr. Farran has lectured internationally on the business of dentistry since 1990, captivating audiences with his blunt, humorous and practical insights into the industry's most controversial subjects. His genuine passion for helping dentists provide faster, easier, higher-quality and lower-cost dentistry to their patients is what drives him to this day.In 1999, Dr. Farran released the timeless “Your 30-Day Dental MBA” series, which is available on YouTube and iTunes. Since then, he has released massive amounts of distinguished content, including:His monthly “Howard Speaks” column in Dentaltown magazine,The 11-part online CE course “The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry,”And his world-renowned podcast series Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, which has released more than 1,500 episodes and has been downloaded more than 8 million times. Dentistry Uncensored's guests include dental professionals from around the world, including top-tier specialists, dentists fresh out of school, CEOs of the world's largest dental companies, and experts in marketing, finance, practice management and more.Dr. Farran reaches hundreds of thousands of dentists from around the world every day. His ever-expanding presence across social media platforms include 300,000 Facebook followers, 25,000 Twitter followers and 35,000 LinkedIn followers, not to mention the 250,000 registered members on Dentaltown.com.Music:Chill Soul Rap Instrumental by Nkato https://soundcloud.com/nkato Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/chill-soul-rap-instrum... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/sdfcUBhRlgs
In this episode I share a podcast I did with Howard Farran, DDS, MBA. Howard is the owner and founder of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine. We discuss Dentistry in general as well as spotlight the services we offer at Trusted Practice Transitions; how to find common ground when doing a transition or bringing on a partner, and why you need a consultant in your private practice. Thanks for listening in!
Shaun Keating CDT + Dr. Howard Farran DDS, MBA This week we have founder and owner of Dentaltown magazine/website, podcast host of Dentistry Uncensored, practicing dentist in Phoenix AZ, business owner, and dental practice management lecturer Dr. Howard Farran DDS, MBA. Dive in with us as we go over how having a strong business background can make your dental practice successful and where the best place is to earn your CE Credits.