Best Howard Farran: Dentist | Dental CE Speaker

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1669 TUSK Practice Sales with Ryan Mingus : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 50:52

10d ago50:52

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TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”) provides sell-side advisory services for dental practice owners. With an in-depth understanding of the marketplace and access to 100’s of buyers nationwide, our seasoned team of professionals helps our clients confidently pursue M&A transactions that maximize their long-term value. TUSK has completed over $1B of transac…

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1668 Clinical Calibration with Dr. Bruce B. Baird : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 1:07:05

3M ago1:07:05

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Dr. Bruce B. Baird is a 1980 graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Dental school in San Antonio. After graduation, he spent 4 years in the U.S. Army in Korea and at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio. After leaving the service he built a scratch dental practice in the small town of Granbury, Texas. Over 36 years, he grew the practice into …

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1667 Introducing BufferPro with Jason Goodchild, DMD and Paul Mondock : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 59:18

3M ago59:18

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In this episode of Dentistry Uncensored, Howard sits down with two industry leaders, Jason Goodchild, DMD, Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Premier Dental, and Paul Mondock, President of North America & Global Sales Services at Septodont. Together, they dive into the science and innovation behind BufferPro, a cutting-edge buffering solution th…

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Howard Speaks: The Four Horsemen of Turnover 4:21

4M ago4:21

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If you’re losing good people, it’s almost guaranteed that one (or more) of these Four Horsemen of Turnover is at play in your practice. 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/ Instag…

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Howard Speaks: Where Are Your Dental Office Profits Going? 5:21

4M ago5:21

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How you allocate your profits isn’t just the most important business decision you’ll make; it’s also the most significant financial decision of your life. 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/farra…

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Howard Speaks: The Four Stages of Team Development 2:58

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Psychologist Bruce Tuckman introduced a groundbreaking model in 1965 that identifies the stages a team typically goes through to work together effectively. These stages provide a framework for understanding group dynamics and fostering collaboration. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media:…

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Howard Speaks: Dentistry Is A Numbers Game 5:02

5M ago5:02

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Without clear financial data, you can’t effectively manage or grow your business. 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: …

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Howard Speaks: You'll Manage! (Maybe) 5:33

5M ago5:33

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You need to start thinking about managing team members before you even hire them. 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: …

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Howard Speaks: Will Your Team Take You to the Super Bowl? And Win? 6:20

5M ago6:20

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By prioritizing unique attributes, you can build a team of individuals who not only excel in their roles but also contribute to the overall success and growth of your business. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.link…

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Howard Speaks: Coach Your Team to Success 4:36

5M ago4:36

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If you fire someone and this news comes as a surprise to them, you need to reexamine your ability to manage and lead a team. 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:…

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Howard Speaks: Which Team Member Should Be Promoted to Lead Your Dental Office Team? 3:33

5M ago3:33

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Before you become a leader, success is about growing yourself. Once you step into leadership, success becomes about growing others. 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:…

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Howard Speaks: Make a Different Kind of 5 Year Plan 4:14

5M ago4:14

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Everything in your treatment plan should be ready to last at least five years, no matter the age of the patient. 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.instag…

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Howard Speaks: You Are the Conductor of a Symphony 3:12

5M ago3:12

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With the right players in place and a shared vision, we can create something truly extraordinary. 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/dentalt…

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Howard Speaks: It's What You Say—And How You Say It 7:07

5M ago7:07

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Every person who works in a dental practice has the opportunity to practice and employ the principles of thoughtful communication, which will lead to higher patient acceptance—of treatments, of payment plans and of appointments. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www…

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Howard Speaks: Your 'Special Sauce' Is You 9:07

5M ago9:07

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DSOs might be able to develop a big brand, but they haven’t been able to build trust at the individual doctor level. 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.in…

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Howard Speaks: Become Great At What Your Patients Need 5:04

5M ago5:04

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Coming out of school, many young dentists won’t attempt a molar root canal, and 95% won’t place an implant—but if you’re not capable of doing single-tooth extractions and replacing them with an implant, or doing a root canal, buildup and crown, you’re putting your practice in financial trouble! Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.denta…

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Howard Speaks: How Do You Compensate Your Hygienists? 4:50

5M ago4:50

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People are complex and unique, so there’s no blanket statement that works universally about the “right” way to treat your employees. 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…

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Howard Speaks: Getting to ‘Yes’ By Tracking ‘No’ 4:05

5M ago4:05

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When your team comes into the office each morning, do they know the practice’s breakeven costs for the day? 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.c…

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Howard Speaks: Your Team and Patients Are Your Responsibility 4:53

5M ago4:53

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Patients won’t trust you if they can’t understand and connect with you. 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.…

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Howard Speaks: The Smartest Financial Plans Will Pay Long Term Dividends 8:24

5M ago8:24

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Make sure you’re dedicating your money to productive assets whenever you can. 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: http…

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Howard Speaks: Know Your Numbers 4:25

5M ago4:25

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Are you willing to put in the time and energy to help ensure your success? 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:/…

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Howard Speaks: How Will Inflation Affect Dentistry? 3:57

5M ago3:57

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Exercise caution, but don't panic yet. 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…

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Howard Speaks: Efficiency Isn’t Everything 4:51

5M ago4:51

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Don't underestimate soft skills in the workplace. 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…

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Howard Speaks: If You Won’t Be a Specialist, You’ve Got To Be Especially Good 6:14

5M ago6:14

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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/comp…

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Howard Speaks: Is It Time To Reconsider Going Out of Network? 5:52

5M ago5:52

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You could actually be losing money when you treat patients as an in-network provider on certain plans. 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/de…

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Howard Speaks: Finding It Hard To Hire? Think Higher. 4:06

5M ago4:06

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It’s easy to lay much of the responsibility for this situation on inflation and an era of economic uncertainty, of course. However, there’s a separate component, too: an inability or unwillingness to reconsider how well your practice treats its team members. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on socia…

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Howard Speaks: Those Who Can’t … Should Deputize 3:34

5M ago3:34

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So much of what contributes to the success of a dental practice has nothing to do with the clinical results—it’s about what patients experience even before they walk in the door. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.li…

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Howard Speaks: You’ve Got To Appeal to Patients 4:42

5M ago4:42

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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/d…

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Howard Speaks: Keep Your Eye on the Ball 5:24

6M ago5:24

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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.lin…

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Howard Speaks: Who Can You Lean On? 3:27

6M ago3:27

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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 absol…

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Howard Speaks: Get the Picture(s) 3:04

6M ago3:04

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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 medi…

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Howard Speaks: ‘Soft Skills’ Can Be Hard! 4:21

6M ago4:21

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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.facebo…

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Howard Speaks: Maybe Don't Pick up the Pace 4:03

6M ago4:03

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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/…

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Howard Speaks: Dentistry—and All Health Care—is a Cartel 4:56

6M ago4:56

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How does a cartel operate? Fixed prices, limited supply and divided markets to keep competition out and profits high. Think of a group of gas stations in a town secretly agreeing to charge the same high price, so no one can undercut the others. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Faceb…

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Howard Speaks: Did They Get the Message? 3:34

6M ago3:34

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With so many avenues of communication available—especially automated ones that promise to save your team time—you’ve got to be thoughtful about how yours are deployed. 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/…

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Howard Speaks: Reassessing Dentistry’s ‘Villains’ 3:01

6M ago3:01

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Not all DSOs or multilocation private practices should be painted with a villain brush, but look closely at the details before you decide if any position is right for you. 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.…

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Howard Speaks: Dentistry Isn’t the Be-All, End-All 3:40

6M ago3:40

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Dentistry wasn’t designed to be fun, fulfilling and the source of your identity and a mansion in Beverly Hills. Your team didn’t get jobs in dentistry with the goal of obtaining a bunch of new best friends. But so many dentists want dentistry to be more than it is, and thus also expect the patients and staff to be more than they are. Read more on t…

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Howard Speaks: I'm All in on Dentistry and AI 4:20

6M ago4:20

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AI has the potential to revolutionize how we communicate with our patients and each other. AI can be used as a tool to gain insight, summarize documents, and even draft ideas for your practice. Today is the tomorrow we were talking about yesterday, and it’s all going to be at our fingertips. Start to familiarize yourself with AI to keep yourself ah…

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1666 Dr. Mark Adams on Prosthodontics and Practice Models : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 1:09:20

9M ago1:09:20

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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…

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1665 Dr. Gaurav Joshi on the GC Signature Workflow for Indirect Restorations : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 58:13

9M ago58:13

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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 a…

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1664 Blake and Chase Thompson on the Denturist Profession : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 1:12:46

12M ago1:12:46

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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 t…

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1663 Chip Fichtner of Large Practice Sales on Invisible DSO Partnerships : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 1:04:03

1y ago1:04:03

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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…

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1662 Argentina Moreno and Mason Johnson of Thrive Masterminds on the Owner Operator Model : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 1:08:25

1y ago1:08:25

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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 fi…

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1661 Dr. Katie Lee on Oral Systemic Health and Empowering Women in Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 1:03:21

1y ago1:03:21

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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 pr…

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1660 Ericka Aguilar on Improving Dental Billing Systems : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 59:56

1y ago59:56

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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 d…

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1659 Dr. Gordon Christensen on All Things Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 1:12:21

1y ago1:12:21

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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 …

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1658 Dr. Simi Silver on the Science of Sleep Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 53:24

1y ago53:24

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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). …

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1657 Dr. Todd McGovern on Building a Happy Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 1:03:04

1y ago1:03:04

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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…

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1656 Dr. Mohamed Shawi - At the Crossroads of DSO vs. Private Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 56:18

1y ago56:18

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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. …

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1655 Derek Williams on Financial Freedom Through Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran 1:02:51

1+ y ago1:02:51

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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…

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