Dentistry Uncensored With Howard Farran

Sivakumaran "Siv" Raman is a physician who has spent most of his career in Medical Informatics and Analytics. With the experience of leadership positions at several large US health insurance companies, health systems, and information technology firms, he has extensive knowledge and expertise on the American healthcare system. His new book, “Just Enough Healthcare”, is a short primer on the US Healthcare System. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Miguel Hirschhaut was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1970. He received his DDS degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela, which he attended from 1988-1993. He then studied to become a specialist in orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania from 1993-1995. He is an Invited Professor of Orthodontics at Universidad Central de Venezuela. Dr. Hirschhaut has given courses and lectures on surgical orthodontics, interdisciplinary treatment, and management of impacted teeth in 10 different countries. He has taught classes at 6 US universities, 1 Canadian university and 9 Latin-American universities. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Katie Heald completed her undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech and went to dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. After dental school, Dr. Heald completed a General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital, in conjunction with the University of Florida in Gainesville. She has a strong background in medically compromised and geriatric patients and owns four offices where Dr. Heald and her care teams actively treat thousands of patients in need. Ashley Keen-Ramirez, DDS, is the Dentist Partner of the Ruskin, FL - Sun City location. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 2013. Dr. Keen earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Miami. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Donald Casey is Chief Executive Officer of Dentsply Sirona. He has more than 30 years of global health care experience and an outstanding track record in identifying and commercializing medical innovations. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the Medical segment of Cardinal Health, a leading manufacturer and provider of medical products and supply chain services to hospitals, laboratories, physician offices, surgery centers and other sites of care across the health care continuum. Mr. Casey serves on the board of the nonprofit Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center organization and previously had served on the boards of AdvaMed, the James Foundation, Surgical Specialties (formerly AngioTech) and West Corp. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master of business administration degree from the University of Notre Dame. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Safarian graduated from Tufts School of Dental Medicine in 2001 and received his Fellowship from Las Vegas Institute For Advanced Dentistry (LVI) in 2009. His passion for dentistry has led him to study and practice all aspects of dentistry including dental implants, orthodontics and sleep apnea. Today he continues to advance his training in comprehensive cosmetic dentistry and his goal is help as many people smile with confidence again. Continuing education will always be an important part of what makes Dr. Safarian different from other dentists. He continuously strives to be at the forefront of new procedures and techniques so that he can treat his patients in the best way possible. Howard will be joining Dr. Safarian for a live virtual summit at 8am PST on September 18th on the 7 Figure Dental Facebook page. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Hariri moved to the United States from Khartoum, Sudan in 1986 at 24 to begin her studies at Loma Linda University’s International Dentist Program. After earning her DDS, she would work as a dentist for 30 years, 27 of which were as CEO of her own thriving dental practice. Today Dr. Hariri’s sole focus is Dentalvil, created to help dentists who wish to be more successful, profitable, and flourish in their practices. Using a peer-to-peer coaching model, her extensive education, and experience, Dentalvil removes the guesswork, frustrations, and difficulties of practice ownership, showing dentists how to streamline, optimize, and achieve their goals. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Joe Hogan joined Align in June 2015 as President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and a Director of Align Technology. Joe is an accomplished chief executive with extensive experience across multiple industries including healthcare, technology and industrial automation. Before joining Align, Joe served as CEO of ABB, a $40 billion global power and automation technologies company based in Zurich, Switzerland. During his five years at ABB, he oversaw a 25% increase in revenues. Prior to ABB, Joe spent 25 years at General Electric (GE) in a variety of executive and management roles, including eight years as CEO of GE Healthcare, where he drove significant geographic and market portfolio expansion and more than doubled revenues from $7 billion to $16 billion. Joe earned an M.B.A. from Robert Morris University and a B.S. degree in Business and Economics from Geneva College, both in Pennsylvania. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Wael Zeitouni grew up in Charlotte, NC. He then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He continued his dental education at New York University College of Dentistry where he acquired his Doctorate of dental surgery. He returned to his home state for a General Practice Residency at Carolina’s Medical Center. He acquired his Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantology (FICOI), and is working towards his MAGD. Dr. Z is very passionate about keeping his team and himself up to date on advanced dental technology and continuing education. Dr. Z enjoys treating the whole family in a comforting, safe, and friendly environment. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Internationally recognized as a leading expert in all aspects of clinical endodontics, Dr. Ruddle is acclaimed for providing superb endodontic education through his teachings, clinical articles, training manuals and multimedia products. He is the founder and director of Advanced Endodontics®, an international educational source in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Ruddle created the world's first private microendodontic simulation training center in 1989 and has trained several thousand dentists microscope-assisted endodontic techniques. He is well-known for his ability to empower colleagues and motivate clinicians towards their full potential. Additionally, Dr. Ruddle maintains a private practice limited to endodontics in Santa Barbara. Dr. Ruddle has been married to his incredible wife, Phyllis, for 53 years, has two fabulous daughters, Lisette and Lori (along with their wonderful significant others), and five amazing grandchildren. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Tony McGinnis is the Executive Vice President of Internet Marketing at Scorpion. As one of the leaders of the marketing division at Scorpion, Tony architects the growth strategy of their client campaigns. He is Google AdWords Certified and has over two decades of marketing advertising experience. Prior to joining the Scorpion, Tony spent several years in the entertainment industry working on marketing campaigns for feature films and VIP Hollywood clients. When he isn’t working, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, following Dodger baseball, and playing and coaching baseball. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Tejas Patel is a practicing dentist in Austin, Texas. His office is located in Downtown Austin. He has a thriving Cosmetic Dental Practice with a heavy focus on Smile Makeovers and Porcelain Veneers. Dr. Patel has a large social media presence, especially on Instagram and TikTok. Dr. Patel enjoys comic books, movies, and is learning to DJ. He lives in Austin with his wife, two daughters, and their dog. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Reznick is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He received his undergraduate Biology degree from CAL-Berkeley, Dental degree from Tufts University, and his M.D. degree from the University of Southern California. He did his internship in General Surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at L.A. County- USC Medical Center. Dr. Reznick is one of the Founders of the website OnlineOralSurgery.com, which educates practicing dentists in basic and advanced oral surgery techniques. Dr. Reznick is also a consultant to a number of manufacturers and suppliers of dental and surgical instruments and equipment, and is on the Editorial Advisory Boards of a number of dental journals. He is the Director of the Southern California Center for Oral and Facial Surgery in Tarzana, California. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Careen W. Young DDS, MSD is originally from Toronto, Canada where she received her dental degree from the University of Toronto. Afterwards, she completed a McGill University general practice residency and then a Master’s degree and a specialty degree in Prosthodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. In the early years following graduation, she taught briefly at the University of Washington, UCLA and USC dental schools. In addition, she has lectured to various dental organizations on the subjects of aesthetic dentistry, implants and prosthodontics. She remains at the forefront of dentistry and has maintained a private practice in Beverly Hills for over 20 years. Dr. Young was awarded the Lucy Hobbs 2013 Icon in the Industry Award, which honors exemplary woman in the dental community. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Brendon Kensel is the Founder and CEO of PrimaHealth Credit. As a former owner and operator of orthodontic practices, Brendon saw first-hand how patients are struggling to pay for out-of-pocket expenses, particularly credit-challenged and underbanked consumers. He started PrimaHealth Credit with the vision to help more patients access the healthcare they need by offering affordable monthly payment options. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard recently spoke with dental school students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham about the business of dentistry and what to expect coming out of dental school during the 2020 pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Kiera is the owner and founder of The Dental A Team and she consults in over 50 dental offices nationwide. Together, her team tackles in-person dental office coaching. Her mission is to help clients achieve maximum success & efficiency. She is also a partner in several dental offices, & has worked in just about every position within her own practices. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Molayem received both his Bachelor of Arts in History and Doctor of Dental Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry. Thereafter, Dr. Molayem completed a specialty program in Periodontics at the Herman Ostrow USC School of Dentistry. He is the Founder of both the UCLA and USC Journals of Dental Research which have been going on for 13 and 11 years, respectively. He has lectured and has published in the field of dental implants and periodontics and is the co-founder of Synergy Specialists the largest agency for travelling dental specialists in the United States. Dr. Molayem has been practicing periodontics in a private practice setting in Southern California for the past 10 years. More recently, he has been conducting research and has published the most comprehensive connection to date between the mouth and Covid-19 in the Journal of the California Dental Association. https://www.mouthcovid.com Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Vaibhav Garg (MDS) is an endodontic specialist, director & owner of the first microscope enhanced practice, Vijay Dental Clinic, in the city of Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh). He is a combination of a clinician and an educator, focusing mainly on teaching safer endodontics through a clinician's perspective. With over 10000 hours of teaching experience through different continuing dental education programs/workshops/hands-on activities in different academic institutions situated across India, he is considered as a promising educator in the field of endodontics in India. He has been trained exclusively with the inventors of the Protaper range of endodontic products i.e. Dr. Clifford Ruddle (USA) & Dr. (Prof) Pierre Machtou (Italy), at Dentsply Sirona HQ in Switzerland. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Geninho Thomé is graduated in Dentistry, Specialist in Periodontology, Master and PhD in Oral Implantology. He founded the Neodent implant system in 1993 after years of experience in the field. Twenty years later the company was acquired by the Straumann Group. In 2004, he also co-founded the Latin American Institute for Dental Research and Education (ILAPEO) – which is now Neodent's main clinical research center. Currently, Dr. Geninho Thomé is Scientific President of Neodent, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Neodent and CEO and Professor at ILAPEO. Translating for Dr. Thomé is Dr. Sergio Rocha Bernardes. He has over 10 years of experience in the Dental Implant Market and Industry, originally as a consultant and nowadays working directly. He has been a clinician in this field since 2000, practicing surgeries, prosthodontics and oral rehabilitation. He has also worked directly with students as a Professor, instructor and trainer since 2003, for theoretical and practical courses. Dr. Bernardes is co-a

Dr. Hessam Nowzari graduated from the University of Brussels in Belgium, University of Rennes in France, PhD in Biology and Health Sciences, and University of Southern California, Advanced Periodontics program. He was the Director of Advanced Periodontics at USC from 1995 to 2012 and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is the founder of the Taipei Academy of Reconstructive Dentistry in Taiwan. Since 2012 to 2016, he is an active member of a review committee for The National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes (ANVUR) in Italy and served as one of the selected scientific experts charged with assessing and ranking research proposals on behalf of the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research. He was the guest Editor-in Chief of the “Journal de Parodontologie & d'Implantologie Orale” 2013 in France and is on the editorial board of Clinical Implant Dentistry & Related Research. He has 150 research publications, 84 on PubMed. Join the community