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"We see kids thrive when we intervene early."In this engaging conversation, SK Vaughn speaks with Krystle and Lynda Dean-Duru, a mother-daughter duo in pediatric dentistry. They share personal stories of survival and thriving, discuss their backgrounds in dentistry, and delve into the importance of myofunctional therapy and early intervention for children's health. The episode highlights transformative patient stories, the connection between myofunctional disorders and sleep apnea, and offers valuable insights for parents and aspiring pediatric dentists. The duo emphasizes the significance of trusting parental instincts and the holistic approach to dental care.Dr. Krystle Dean-Duru, D.D.S.Board-Certified Pediatric Laser Dentist | Founder of Womb 2 Grow Wellness | Functional Airway & Growth SpecialistDr. Krystle Dean-Duru is a nationally recognized board-certified pediatric and laser dentist who helps children from birth to age 18,  breathe, sleep, and grow better. As Co-Founder of Womb 2 Grow Wellness and a leader at Ashburn Children's Dentistry, she focuses on airway-centered growth guidance, functional frenuloplasty, and interdisciplinary care.Named to Incisal Edge's “40 Under 40” and inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD) in 2024, Dr. Krystle is also a certified laser provider and growth appliance specialist. She speaks nationally on the oral-systemic connection, early intervention, and how integrative dental care improves lifelong health. Her passion lies in bridging clinical excellence with parent empowerment, and she is frequently featured in media and professional circles for her innovative, heart-centered approach.Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru, D.D.S.Founder, Ashburn Children's Dentistry | Board-Certified Pediatric Laser Dentist | Functional Airway & Infant Wellness ExpertA pioneer in integrative pediatric dentistry, Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru brings over 25 years of expertise combining cutting-edge laser dentistry, functional oral development, and compassionate care for infants, children, and those with special healthcare needs. As the founder of Ashburn Children's Dentistry, she has transformed pediatric oral health in Northern Virginia through early intervention, parent education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.Dr. Dean-Duru is board-certified and internationally recognized, serving as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and a master-level laser dentist. She has lectured widely on breastfeeding support, sleep apnea prevention, and airway-focused growth strategies, and continues to champion holistic care models that prioritize long-term wellness over short-term fixes. Her mission is to nurture thriving children by empowering families and professionals with knowledge, tools, and hope.TakeawaysSurviving and thriving involves personal growth and reflection.Pediatric dentistry has evolved to focus on holistic health.Myofunctional therapy is crucial for proper facial development.Early intervention can prevent long-term health issues.Parents should trust their instincts regarding their child's health.Common symptoms in children may indicate deeper issues.The relationship between a mother and daughter in practice can enhance patient care.Transformative stories of patients highlight the impact of dental care.Education and awareness are key in pediatric dentistry.Success in dentistry is about legacy and patient empowerment.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:10 Surviving and Thriving: Personal Stories07:47 Background in Pediatric Dentistry11:35 Mother-Daughter Dynamics in Dentistry13:35 Understanding Myofunctional Therapy17:11 Connection Between Myofunctional Disorders and Sleep Apnea19:30 Transformative Patient Stories23:04 Early Signs for Myofunctional Therapy26:05 Myofunctional Therapy Programs28:11 Inspiration in Pediatric Dentistry30:12 Key Takeaways for Parents32:07 Advice for Aspiring Pediatric Dentists34:30 Defining Success in Dentistry36:34 Closing Remarks and ResourcesResourcesExclusive Membership Group ✨ Sign Up!New Merch 

Wow! That's all we have to say after sitting down with this week's guest, Britt Glauz. From clinical excellence to patient advocate, Britt has become one of Incisal Edge's 32 most influential people in dentistry and a Global Award Winner, all in 3.5 years! Join us—not just to learn how she did it—but what it means for you and your success. For more awesomeness, check out @brushwithbritt on Instagram and the BrushwithBritt podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms!

Listen in with Dr. Justin Moody and Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas discussing her path in dentistry. Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas was born and raised in El Paso, TX. She attended  dental school at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. She graduated in 2018 and completed an AEGD residency in 2019. During dental school, she became involved in organized dentistry and served in various leadership roles including President of the American Student Dental Association. After graduating, she returned to El Paso and practices outside of the city at La Clinica de Familia (FQHC) where she serves as a Dental Director for the site. She also serves as a part-time faculty member at the Woody L Hunt School of Dental Medicine. She was recenty named the Texas New Dentist of the Year. She has continued her involvement in organized dentistry by serving in numerous roles with organizations including the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Hispanic Dental Associaton, Texas Dental Association, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, and the El Paso District Dental Society. She is an Alumnus of the American Dental Association Institution for Diversity in Leadership and was recognized as one of the American Dental Association 10 under 10 recipients & one of Incisal Edge 40 under 40 dentists. She is passionate in providing care to underserved communities and seeks to help close the gap in barriers to care. She strives to promote diversity within dentistry and seek to ensure inclusion at all levels of the profession.    Love what you hear? Join Tanya Sue Maestas on her podcasts Dental Fuel and New Dentists on the Block.

We were very lucky to get Dr. Tanya on the show and connect about all things public health, organized dentistry and leadership and the current landscape of dentistry for newer grads.  What a super cool interview with an incredible cool person!Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas was born and raised in El Paso, TX. She attended dental school at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. She graduated in 2018 and completed an AEGD residency in 2019. During dental school, she became involved in organized dentistry and served in various leadership roles including President of the American Student Dental Association. After graduating, she returned to El Paso and practices outside of the city at La Clinica de Familia (FQHC) where she serves as a Dental Director for the site. She also serves as a part-time faculty member at the Woody L Hunt School of Dental Medicine. She was recently named the Texas New Dentist of the Year. She has continued her involvement in organized dentistry by serving in numerous roles with organizations including the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Hispanic Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, and the El Paso District Dental Society. She is an alumnus of the American Dental Association Institute for Diversity in Leadership and was recognized as one of the American Dental Association 10 under 10 recipients & one of Incisal Edge 40 under 40 dentists. She is passionate in providing care to underserved communities and seeks to help close the gap in barriers to care. She strives to promote diversity within dentistry and seek to ensure inclusion at all levels of the profession.

Going directly into private practice from dental school is less common than it used to be. Today's guest is Dr. Nicholas Bottorff and he did just that. Now he's a practice owner and one of Incisal Edge's "40 Under 40." Nicholas made some big moves early in his career and many of these moves happened after he asked the right questions.  What are the things you need to know about an associateship? What questions really get to the heart of the matter when evaluating a potential associateship or practice purchase. Dr. Bottorff has a lot of thoughts on this as well as encouraging the use of technology to grow your practice. Some links from the show: Elevated Dentistry Incisal Edge's 40 Under 40 Dr. Bottorff's Instagram Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!    

Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine, joins Dr. Schmidt to discuss practice manage and offer some insights for success. He 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.

Dr. Laila Hishaw is a thought leader and change agent for diversity in dentistry, and authority in children's oral health. After earning her dental degree with honors in Pediatric Dentistry from UMKC School of Dentistry, she specialized in pediatric dentistry at UT Health—San Antonio.  She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  Hishaw's demonstration of professionalism, leadership, and service to others has been recognized by two prestigious honorary dental societies, the American College of Dentists,  and the  International Colleges of Dentists. She currently serves on the ADA Task Force to Eliminate Barriers for Underrepresented Minorities into the Dental Profession and volunteers on the Board of Directors for Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation and the Arizona Dental Foundation.  She is an alumna of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership.   Dr. Hishaw is the founding partner of Tucson Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and was featured on Discovery Health Channel for her role in diagnosing a rare disorder in her patient. Her book, Cavity Free Kids: How to Care for Your Kids' Teeth from Birth Through Their Teenage Years, is an Amazon bestseller.  She is a national speaker on pediatric dentistry, DEI and belonging, and topics relevant to women in healthcare.  She has been published in Thrive Global, the Journal of Dental Education, Incisal Edge, Spear Digest, and the ADA News with multiple interviews on podcasts and panel discussions worldwide. In 2018, Dr. Hishaw founded the national nonprofit, Diversity in Dentistry Mentorships Inc. to encourage Black and other students from historically underrepresented groups to consider careers in dentistry through mentoring from middle school to dental school. The organization has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, Black Enterprise, and The ADA News. As a wife, mother of three, dentist, and social entrepreneur, Dr. Hishaw is passionate about sharing her tools and experiences to aid her colleagues and emerging leaders in dentistry toward success in every aspect of their lives.  She lives in Tucson, Arizona with her family and her rescue pets, Stormie & Miles.  For more information on her passion projects, please visit drlailahishaw.com

We are back!  Back from Chicago, before we head to Whistler, we took a moment, a quick minute.  Many wanted to hear HOLLY'S take on the annual list of 32 influencers from Incisal Edge magazine.   Even with fresh blood, "the song remains the same."   Peace!

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.https://www.unitedmedicalcredit.com/tbod/

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"* 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 includes 300,000 Facebook followers, 25,000 Twitter followers, and 35,000 LinkedIn followers, not to mention the 250,000 registered members on 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

Incisal Edge 40 Under 40 honoree Kianor Shah, DMD, MBA, is never one to rest on his laurels. Within three years of dental school, Dr. Shah was leading six dental offices and a staff of over 80. Prior to establishing his full-service private practice in Palm Desert, California, Dr. Shah was a traveling dentist who practiced in more than 300 offices. After earning an MBA and completing several fellowships, he has built numerous co-brand, private-label, peer-to-peer and educational health-care organizations. A seasoned public speaker and educator in office-based oral surgery and implantology, Dr. Shah has organized several large symposia. The Global Summits Institute that he founded brings together renowned speakers from more than 70 countries and all the continents to teach, learn, share, support and provide a unified resource in every discipline and specialty in the profession of dentistry. He's proficient in prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and more—no surprise, then, that he was recently chosen 2020 Dentist of the Year by Top Doctor magazine, as well as one of the year's top dentists by Palm Springs Life magazine.

A simple smile has the power to change a person's day...Joining us next on "The Den" 4 Apr 21 to speak about the importance of defining your smile to ignite your confidence is (The Incisal Edge 2020 Top 40 Dentists under 40 Awardee) Dr. Tiffanie Garrison-Jeter (DMD). We'll be discussing how she levied her experiences as a US Army military dentist, corporate provider, community health technician, and private practice services. We love highlighting her team's effort with supporting VETERANS and giving back to the community. If you've ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in the dental world, this is the show to watch. Dr Garrison-Jeter's Bio Link https://docs.google.com/.../1Cb54_s38vnAUvyssJ4QTCat.../edit If you are digging the content, please let us hear your feedback & don't forget to SHARE, LIKE, and FOLLOW our page. We're gonna be streaming live from streamyard.com/facebook www.facebook.com/thelionscast Need to catch up on the Den? Add us to your playlist on www.lionspride21.com Do you want to start your own podcast but don't know where to start ?The basic tools you need and a coach that will help you establish your podcast. Enroll now on podcast boot camp with "Seth the Speaker" . Go to this link: https://tinyurl.com/ymaz9m87 Interested in The Lion's Den Merch? https://teespring.com/stores/the-lions-den-merchandise Sponsored by: www.kevlarsgrill.com https://monique.findhomesinsanantoniotx.com https://m.mvcard.me/tbrown --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelionsdenwithseth/support

Dr. Andrew Lyons 40 Under 40 Honoree Smile Savvy Cosmetic Dentistry, Charlotte NC In 2020 Dr. Andrew Lyons and his partner in business and life, Dr. Joya Lyons, earned recognition from two national magazines, and successfully rebranded their independent dental practice in the midst of a pandemic. How did the Incisal Edge 40 Under 40 honorees and Dentaltown's first cover couple triple their Charlotte practice's bottom line in one month while turning a year of obstacles into opportunities? For dentists wondering how highly-driven innovators embrace the future and move the profession forward, this new series will provide the questions – and the answers. This fall, Incisal Edge dental lifestyle magazine celebrates 10 years of recognizing brilliant achievers in dentistry, ages 40 and under. Fewer than 500 of America's best young dentists have earned this prestigious designation, including the alumni featured in each installment here. Prepare to be motivated.

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

Dr. Roger P. Levin is the CEO of Levin Group, a leading dental management consulting firm. Founded in 1985, Levin Group has worked with over 30,000 dental practices. Dr. Levin is one of the most sought-after educators in dentistry and is a leading authority on dental practice success and sustainable growth. Through extensive research and cutting-edge innovation, Dr. Levin is a recognized expert on propelling practices into the top 10%. He has authored 65 books and over 4,000 articles on dental practice management and marketing. Dr. Levin sits on the editorial board of 5 prominent dental publications and has been named as one of the “Leaders in Dentistry” by Dentistry Today magazine for the last 15 years. He was recently named one of the “32 Most Influential People in Dentistry” by Incisal Edge magazine and voted Best Dental Consultant by the readers of Drbicuspid. com. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Time magazine and is the creator of the Levin Group Tip of the Day which has over 30,000 subscribers. To contact Dr. Levin, visit www.levingroup.com or email rlevin@levingroup.com   The Levin Group website is at www.levingroup.com Sign up for Dr. Levin's Tip of the Day at https://levingroup.com/free-resources/tip-of-the-day/ Free download of one of Roger’s books called “Turn Your Practice Into a Great Business – What Dentists Can Learn From Corporate CEOs”:  https://levingroup.com/free-resources/dentists-learn-from-ceos-part-1/ About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach. He currently serves as a part-time faculty member at the college. Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son’s of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies.   607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2   

Chuck Cohen interviews one of Incisal Edge's 32 Most influential People in Dentistry, Greg Minzenmayer, Chief Operating Officer at Glidewell Dental FOR FIVE DECADES, Glidewell Laboratories has been the leading provider of dental lab products and professional services. With its founder, Jim Glidewell, at the helm, it has innovated in every aspect of dentistry—specializing in crowns and bridges, ceramics, implants, prosthetics and more, becoming the largest privately held dental laboratory on earth. Glidewell, 75, is a titanic industry figure, and still the company's CEO. But no triumph is ever fully secured alone, and COO Minzenmayer, Glidewell's trusted aide-de-camp, has been second in command to the master for nearly 15 years. He joined the company in 2006 as director of implant business development, bringing more than a decade of industry experience with him. He became COO in 2010 and is responsible for Glidewell Labs' daily operations and system improvements. His focus, Minzenmayer says, is on “efficiency and quality. We not only operate a large dental lab; we also manufacture zirconia, glass ceramics, composite resins, implants, mills, cutting tools, bench-top lab scanners, industrial-grade CT scanners and our own CAD/CAM software. This allows us to meet the changing demands of a dynamic market.” Minzenmayer managed the 2010 launch of Glidewell's popular BruxZir solid zirconia crowns and recently unveiled the Zeramex XT, a two-piece metal-free ceramic implant that provides highly lifelike esthetics for anterior and thin tissues. He notes that Glidewell had planned to launch a digital, fully automated BruxZir crown-milling center by mid-2020—an innovation that would use artificial intelligence to reduce errors. Like so much else, that timetable is now very much in corona-flux. Still, Minzenmayer is bullish on Glidewell's future. “Thanks to a visionary CEO, an incredibly talented group of CDTs, engineers, research scientists, software developers, dentists and manufacturers,” he exults, “I have the most fun job in dentistry.”

The Levin Group website is at www.levingroup.com Folks can sign up for our Tip of the Day at https://levingroup.com/free-resources/tip-of-the-day/ We also have an offer for a free download of one of Roger’s books called “Turn Your Practice Into a Great Business – What Dentists Can Learn From Corporate CEOs”.  That book can be downloaded at https://levingroup.com/free-resources/dentists-learn-from-ceos-part-1/ Dr. Roger P. Levin is the CEO of Levin Group, a leading dental management consulting firm. Founded in 1985, Levin Group has worked with over 30,000 dental practices. Dr. Levin is one of the most sought-after educators in dentistry and is a leading authority on dental practice success and sustainable growth. Through extensive research and cutting-edge innovation, Dr. Levin is a recognized expert on propelling practices into the top 10%. He has authored 65 books and over 4,000 articles on dental practice management and marketing. Dr. Levin sits on the editorial board of 5 prominent dental publications and has been named as one of the “Leaders in Dentistry” by Dentistry Today magazine for the last 15 years. He was recently named one of the “32 Most Influential People in Dentistry” by Incisal Edge magazine and voted Best Dental Consultant by the readers of Drbicuspid. com. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Time magazine and is the creator of the Levin Group Tip of the Day which has over 30,000 subscribers. To contact Dr. Levin, visit www.levingroup.com or email rlevin@levingroup.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera   Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach. He currently serves as a part-time faculty member at the college. Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son’s of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies.   607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2   

Driving Dentistry Forward Podcast, Episode 8: Rick Cohen interviews Marko Vujicic – Chief Economist and Vice President, ADA and one of Incisal Edge's 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry. Marko Vujicic, PhD currently serves as Chief Economist and Vice President of the Health Policy Institute at the American Dental Association. Previously, he was Senior Economist with The World Bank in Washington, D.C. where he focused on health systems reform in developing countries and directed the global health workforce policy program. He was also a Health Economist with the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. In all of these roles, Dr. Vujicic led large-scale strategic initiatives focused on bringing cutting edge data and research to specific health policy challenges.

Dr. Michael Apa has been named one of Incisal Edge's Magazine "32 Most Influential People in Dentistry". With offices in New York, Dubai, and Los Angeles, and a line of luxury oral care cosmetics, Dr. Apa is fulfilling his vision to bring the very best in aesthetic dentistry to a global clientele.

For the second time in as many years, Dr. Michael Cohen, founder and president of Seattle Study Club, has been named one of the 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry by Incisal Edge magazine. Upon receiving the news, Michael stated, “Although it is flattering to be recognized, it is really a testament to the strength of the Seattle Study Club network, especially our directors. For over 25 years, together, we have been creating unique experiences and educational opportunities for more than 7,400 members.”

Benco's Managing Director, Rick Cohen interviews Michelle Lee, the Executive Director of OSAP and named one of Incisal Edge's 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in the dental and healthcare industries. Prior to OSAP, Lee worked at DDS Staffing Resources as president and CEO. She specialized in temporary and direct hire staffing in healthcare with divisions including dental and medical practices, healthcare reimbursement personnel, government contracts and advanced practice professionals.

Dr. Katie McCann Lee, DDS, founder of Aurora Dentistry in Colorado, shares with us the value dental technology has brought to her practice as well as her advice and knowledge about salivary diagnostics. Dr. McCann Lee, one of the Incisal Edge 2019 40 under 40 honorees, shares her personal story about how she was in an awful ATV accident at the age of 14. The unfortunate tragedy left her with a fractured face and missing teeth. With four years and nine reconstructive surgeries, the doctors helped restore her smile. This challenging experience led her into dentistry. She turned the difficult setback into a passion. Dr. McCann Lee helps give back by providing people a smile they will love and is an inspiration to everyone for helping so many patients. Dr. McCann Lee's other passion is helping other dentists become successful! Make sure to check out her dental practice if you're in the area! *Key Questions* 1. Diamond in the Ruff: what product did you buy that no one seems to know about that has been a big advantage to your practice? OralDNALAB- https://www.oraldna.com/ 2.No-Risk | No-Reward: What was your big investment of time or money in technology that paid off. CBCT - Sirona LS 3D- https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en/explore/imaging-systems/panoramic-cbct/extraoral-3d-units/orthophos-sl-3d.html 3. The Flop: What did you buy into that was a waste of time and money? X-Guide - Nobel Biocare- https://www.nobelbiocare.com/en-int/x-guide Thank you Dr. Katie McCann lee for being our guest! Learn more about her practice check out her website: https://www.auroramoderndentistry.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaltechchat/message

Ancora Imparo is a Latin phrase which means “I am still learning”. My guest this week is an old friend of the pod, Richard Hellen, principal of York Place Dental Practice in Carlisle. https://www.yorkplacedental.com We talk about getting back to work and lots, lots more. Enjoy.  PS I promise that the artwork/mugshot will have changedContinue reading "The Incisal Edge Podcast – Ancora Imparo with Richard Hellen"

Its the best time of year….the Benco Incisal Edge Magazine Most Influential Dentists list time. Listen on as Josh and Lance bitch about not being on the list..AGAIN.    How far down are Gordo, Frank and Kois?  Listen to find out!    How would you fill out our character reference for Lance?  Did you know he and Josh met at a Felching Conference?  Stay fresh, FELCHERS!!!

A refreshing interview with Dr Natalie Bradley BDS, Dip. SCD, MFDS, RCSEd. Natalie Bradley blogs as Tooth Germ HERE

I spoke to Abi Greenhough from Lily Head Practice Sales and we talked in depth about the ins and outs of buying and selling your Dental Practice. https://www.dentalpracticesales.co.uk I learned a lot and I’m sure you will too. Even during a lockdown she and her colleagues are busy working hard to initiate and complete sales […]

  Dr. Len Tau Talks with Arash Hakhamian about Teledentistry in another video episode turned podcast during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth and specifically Teledentistry is changing the landscape and manner in which dental care is being delivered. Virtual dental consultations and triage as well as the establishment of patients as patients of records have all proven to be successful in increasing access to care and in making dental care more affordable for the patients while generating income for dentists. The Covid-19 Coronavirus has put teledentistry on the map and it is here to stay. Dentulu, one of the leading Teledentistry companies is spearheading the efforts to help dentists maintain continuity of care with their patients and generate new patients and income during the current downtime. Some of the topics discussed ... 1) Applications and advancements in Teledentistry 2)New laws and insurance codes for Teledentistry 3)Dentulu's Teledentistry platform 4) How the Coronavirus has impacted Dentistry   Dr. Arash Hakhamian is the CEO of Dentulu, an innovative Teledentistry company based in the USA. Dr. Hakhamian comes from a family of dentists and graduated from UCLA with a degree in Anthroplogy and USC where he attended dental school. He is a multi-practice dental owner and was the co-founder of the Global Dental Implant Academy. He was also the co-founder for the International Extraction Academy.  He was voted as one of the Top 40 under 40 dentists by Incisal Edge magazine in 2018. He has served as the Special Olympics official dentist and also as an international volunteer in Guatemala for over a decade.    

What to do about marketing during this time of Lockdown? How to best communicate with and retain your patients when you can't meet them? Chris Baker from Corona Design and Communication shares his knowledge and experience with Alun.

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 1,000 episodes and has been downloaded more than 5 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.

004 Dr. Howard Farran discusses AI and Current and Future Trends in the Dental Space. 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, and 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 1,000 episodes and has been downloaded more than 5 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. The Dental Clinical Companion Podcast (DCCP) is provided for general informational purposes only. The DCCP, MounceEndo, LLC, and Dr. Richard Mounce personally have no liability for any clinical, management, or financial decisions or actions taken or made by you based on the information provided in this program. The DCCP is not intended to offer dental, medical, legal, management, investment, surgical, tax, clinical, or any other professional advice. Reliance on the information in the DCCP is done entirely at the listeners own risk.  No guarantees, representations, or warrantees are made with regard to the completeness, accuracy, and/or quality of the DCCP.  The DCCP takes no responsibility for, does not endorse, and does not imply a relationship/affiliation to any websites, products, services, devices, individuals, organizations which are hyperlinked to any DCCP component or mentioned in the DCCP. Third party materials, hyperlinks, and/or DCCP content does not reflect the opinions, standards, and policies of MounceEndo, LLC (owner of the DCCP, Dr. Richard Mounce, the guest, or show sponsors). The DCCP makes no warranty that the Podcast and its server are free of computer viruses or other destructive or contaminating code elements. The Dental Clinical Companion Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, speSupport the show (http://mounceendo.com/)

Alun talks to Lauren Harrhy about her career in Dentistry as Principal of Sparkle Dental Centre, her work with Mental Dental – A group for Dentists in Crisis, the Confidental helpline, the BDA and more. The Podcast Notes: Mental Dental – A Group for Dentists in Crisis. LINK CONFIDENTAL, the 24 hour telephone helpline for […]

Dr. Howard Farran is the bestselling author of Uncomplicate Business, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and its companion magazine, and he has been practicing dentistry in the Phoenix metropolitan area for more than thirty years. He has been ranked as one of the 32 most influential people in dentistry by Incisal Edge magazine. He has been an international speaker on the business of dentistry since 1990, and in 1999 he released his series Your 30-Day Dental MBA, available on YouTube and iTunes. As a true expert in the business side of dentistry, Howard understands the many complexities dental practice owners face in developing the business skills that they weren’t taught in dental school, and he feels passionate about sharing his expertise and helping dentists and other professionals become thriving business leaders. What You Will Learn: Howard discusses how he learned to run a business from his father, who owned and managed a number of fast-food restaurant locations. Howard shares how teaching others to run a business has always been a passion for him. Howard shares why the key to success as a business owner is knowing the basic numbers of your company’s finances and expenditures, and understanding those numbers and their implications. Howard discusses why real estate is a powerful vehicle for wealth-building for professionals across many industries, and he shares why scaling your business larger is the key to not having to manage everything yourself. Howard explains how he has seen the economic growth of his area go up and down over the decades, and he shares why the economy slowing or even bottoming out means great investment opportunities. Howard explains why a mortgage is really just a “forced savings account” that will allow you to grow your wealth. He shares why forced savings is a good idea for most people, who typically spend everything they make. Howard shares why many people he knows are making extraordinary amounts of money through Airbnb rather than through more traditional real estate investing, and he explains why Airbnb is such a fantastic opportunity. Additional Resources from Howard Farran DDS: Uncomplicate Business by Howard Farran: https://amzn.to/2LWzZkC Website: www.howardfarran.com Additional Resources from Gary Wilson: My Investment Services Bronze Membership: https://edu.myinvestmentservices.com/bronze-level-membership My Investment Services Silver Membership: https://edu.myinvestmentservices.com/silver-level-membership

Ever considered holding an event to promote your practice? Then be sure to listen to my latest podcast conversation with Chris Baker from Corona Dental Marketing where we discuss the benefits and challenges of organising events.  

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 this episode of the Incisal Edge Podcast Alun Rees talks to Chris Baker about Facebook Advertising. https://theincisaledge.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/chris-baker-podcast-3.m4a The third of our interviews with Chris Baker from Corona Dental Marketing www.coronadental.co.uk

No matter what stage of your career you have reached you should have an interest in having enough cash in retirement. Certified Financial Planner, Ray Prince, talks to Alun about the Seven Mistakes that Dentists make in Retirement and how planning will help you avoid them.

In their second conversation in the pod, Alun and Chris Baker from Corona Design & Communications talk about the best way to use local Public Relations to promote your Dental Practice. https://theincisaledge.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/corona-2.m4a  

Alun is joined by Chris Baker from Corona Design and Communication to discuss Email marketing for Dentists.

Marco Gadola has a strong executive track record in a broad range of global businesses. He rejoined Straumann in 2013 as CEO, having previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Operations from 2006 to 2008, when he left to pursue a career development opportunity at Panalpina, a world leader in supply chain management. Having started as Panalpina’s Chief Financial Officer, he became Regional CEO Asia / Pacic in 2012, with overall responsibility for the regional business.   Prior to his first term at Straumann, he spent five years at Hero, the Swiss-based international food group, where he was also CFO and responsible for IT and operations. Previously, he spent nine years at the international construction tool manufacturer Hilti, where he held a number of senior commercial / sales and nance-related positions in various countries. Before that, he worked for Sandoz International Ltd, as Audit Manager, and for Swiss Bank Corporation, Basel, in Corporate Finance.   Mr. Gadola graduated from Basel University in business administration and economics. He also completed various programs at the London School of Economics and at IMD in Lausanne.   Marco Gadola is Vice Chairman of the Board of Calida Group and heads its Audit Committee. He is also a member of the Board of MCH Group, Switzerland, and heads its Audit Committee, in addition to being a panel member of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce.   This year, Marco was ranked seventh in the ‘Incisal Edge’ most influential people in dentistry.   www.straumann.com