Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

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54 The Birth of the Kona Adapter with Mark Frias, RDH : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Mar 05, 2015

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Mark Frias, RDH, works at a busy office. When he first saw the Isolite system, he realized how valuable it would be to have hands-free suction as a hygienist. He bought an Isolite system himself in hopes that his employer would buy one for every operatory. When the owner refused, Mark took matters into his own hands and created a low cost, portable tubing system that connects to Isolite mouthpieces. Now he is looking to scale production and monetize his design. Listen to his journey in today's episode.

KonaAdapter.wordpress.com - Mark's website for the Kona Adapter

MarkRDH.com - Mark's blog for product reviews, expert interviews, how-to videos and general thoughts

IsoliteSystems.com

Contact Mark at kona26@hotmail.com

or via his Dentaltown.com profile: konarocky

53 Become a "CE Junkie" with Dr. John Nosti : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Mar 03, 2015

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Dr. John Nosti practices full time with an emphasis on functional cosmetics, full mouth rehabilitation, and TMJ dysfunction. His down-to-earth approach and ability to demystify occlusion and all ceramic dentistry has earned him distinction among his peers. He has lectured nationally on occlusion, rehabilitation, and technology (JVA/JT and T-scan).

As Clinical Director for Clinical Mastery Series he has authored and teaches the two-day “Ultimate Occlusion: Mastering Functional Dentistry ”,“Ultimate Occlusion 2: Mastering Full Mouth Rehab”, and "Ultimate Occlusion 3: Mastering Complex Cases" courses, as well as the “Over the Shoulder Full Mouth Rehabilitation” live patient program.

Dr. Nosti has consistently been a featured speakers at the BioResearch Annual Conference and “Townie Meeting” in Las Vegas, NV. He has lectured for numerous national conferences, including the annual sessions for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Academy of General Dentistry. He has also spoken for many dental societies, and study clubs, including divisions of the Seattle Study Club.

Furthermore, he holds fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantology and Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. He is currently in the process of attaining the award of Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, as well as accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

52 The Voice of Dentistry with ADA Presidents Dr. Maxine Feinberg and Dr. Carol Summerhays : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 26, 2015

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How has dentistry changed in the last 25 years and how will it change in the next 25? Why should a graduating dental student with $300,000 in debt pay their ADA dues? Do female dentists actually work less like many have predicted? Why can't dentists give HPV and other vaccines, while a pharmacy technician can?

In this episode Dr. Howard Farran asks these questions and more to Dr. Maxine Feinberg and Dr. Carol Summerhays. Dr. Feinberg is the current president of the American Dental Association and Dr. Summerhays is president-elect and will succeed Dr. Maxine Feinberg as ADA president when the House reconvenes in Washington D.C. next fall.

ADA.org

MouthHealthy.org

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51 A Microscope in Every Operatory with Dr. Glenn van As : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 24, 2015

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Dr. Glenn van As has a microscope in every operatory. Hear his story of why he got into magnification in a big way.

Electrosurge is officially dead and lasers have taken their place. Dr. van As shares why every dentist should have a diode laser in their office.

50 Apples to Apples - Dental Intel with Adam Smith : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 19, 2015

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Adam Smith, VP of Analytics at Dental Intel, shares his expertise on practice overhead, accounting in a dental office, uncovering embezzlement and more!

DentalIntel.com

49 Your Next 7 Medical Emergencies with Dr. Catharine Goodson : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 17, 2015

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On average there are 7 medical emergencies in a dental office every 10 years. Dr. Catharine Goodson shares the story that started her on the pathway to become an expert in medical emergencies in dentistry, followed by the steps you can take to have your office ready for your next incident.

What are the 7 most common medical emergencies in dentistry? What medications should you have in your emergency kit and how can you train your staff to reactly calmly and in control? Dr. Goodson answers these questions and more in today's episode.

Dentaltown CE course: Medical Emergency Mastery Dentaltown profile: Catharine Goodson Dentaltown blog: Medical Emergency Mastery

Dr. Goodson’s website: CatharineGoodson.com

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48 The Art of Dental Photography with Dr. Jason Olitsky : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 12, 2015

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You've been told to use a nice camera to increase case acceptance, improve communication with the lab and build a library of before and after cases. But which camera should you buy? And once you buy it, how do you take good enough pictures to post on Dentaltown?

As the expert on clinical photography on Dentaltown.com, Dr. Jason Olitsky shares how photography has benefited his practice and allowed him to do dentistry on a higher level. Listen for recommendations on which camera to buy and then get on his Dentaltown course to learn how to use it!

Dentaltown.com CE Courses: Picture Perfect-Clinical Photography Made Easy! Balancing Esthetics and Function of Direct Composite Restorations Contact Dr. Jason Olitsky Email: jason@smilestylist.com Dentaltown profile: smile stylist Lecturing website: JasonOlitsky.com Clinical Mastery CE website: www.ClinicalMastery.com Book (The Naked Tooth) website: www.TheNakedTooth.com Wall Smiles (dental art for your office) website: www.WallSmiles.com Practice website: www.SmileStylist.com

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47 Abandoning Paternalistic Care with Dr. Mo Taheri : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 10, 2015

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These days fewer patients answer with, "Whatever you say, you're the doctor" after a treatment plan presentation. In today’s episode, Dr. Mo Taheri, a published prosthodontist, lecturer, and active townie on the Dentaltown.com forums, urges dentists to shift to a patient-centered team model.

Dr. Taheri also shares tips on when not to use e.max in the anterior, when loupes are less helpful, how to temporize large cases with lab fabricated temporaries and discusses the origins of occlusion and TMD and how they were linked in the 1930’s without any evidence.

Contact Dr. Mo Taheri:Dentaltown.com username: Mo TaheriWebsite: TaheriDMD.com

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46 Implantology: There Is No Magic Bullet with Dr. Bill Holden : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 05, 2015

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You can spend $100k+ on a CBCT machine, send for milled surgical guides on every case and have the top of line implant systems, but in the end implantology is good old fashioned oral surgery. You have to know what you're doing.

That being said, Dr. Bill Holden states that, "a simple, flapless, cherry-picked implant case is easier than a class II composite by far." It's all about case selection and education.

But how do you start? Should you travel internationally for a hands on course? What would be an ideal site to place your first implant? Listen to this episode to learn the 'single, straight-canal endo' of implant placement. Hint: it's not in the anterior!

Dr. Bill Holden's Dentaltown.com username: holden

Full transcript (PDF) with products, references, and links mentioned in the show.

45 Dentistry Update with Dr. Gordon Christensen : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Feb 03, 2015

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Dr. Gordon Christensen delves into CBCT, CAD-CAM, lasers, amalgams vs resins in 2015 and beyond!

Clinicians Report

PCC Dental