Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

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1658 Dr. Simi Silver on the Science of Sleep Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Apr 12, 2024

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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). She has recently focused her practice on treating sleep apnea and orofacial or TMJ pain.

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1657 Dr. Todd McGovern on Building a Happy Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Apr 09, 2024

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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 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.

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1656 Dr. Mohamed Shawi - At the Crossroads of DSO vs. Private Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Mar 30, 2024

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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. 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.

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1655 Derek Williams on Financial Freedom Through Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 27, 2024

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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.

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1654 Comfort Dental CEO Dr. Rick Kushner's Fantastic Five Keys to Great Practice Management : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 16, 2024

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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.

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1653 Zachary Miller on the Path to Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 08, 2024

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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.

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Dr. Guitta Harb on Overcoming Obstacles in Cosmetic Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Jan 24, 2024

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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.

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1651 Dr. David Lee on Contemplating a Future in Orthodontics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Dec 06, 2023

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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.

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1650 Dr. Monzer Shakally - From Syrian Refugee to American Dentist : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Nov 09, 2023

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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.

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1649 Adam Marburger & Max Zanan of Dental Protection Group : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Oct 28, 2023

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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.

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