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A confident, healthy smile isn’t just about looks, it’s about feeling comfortable in your own skin, connecting with others, and enjoying life without worrying about pain, discomfort, or embarrassment. Many people struggle with damaged, worn, or missing teeth that hold them back. Thankfully, modern...  Read More
Think about the last time you visited your dentist. Was it for a routine check-up, or something more complex? Today, the role of dentistry has expanded far beyond the basic filling or annual cleaning. In fact, dentistry now stands at the intersection of advanced science, digital technology, and...  Read More
Ep. 43: Dr. Amy Jackson – Solving Orthodontic Retention, OSO Transitions & Marketing to Adults
Orthodontist Dr. Amy Jackson is an innovator from San Antonio, TX who scaled a multi-location practice, navigated an OSO transition, and went on to launch  — a platform that’s transforming the way orthodontists handle retention while creating long-term connections with their patients. On this...  Read More
Ep. 42: Dr. Paul Trotter – Mastering Orthodontic Efficiency, Custom Braces & Remote Monitoring
Orthodontist Dr. Paul Trotter is an innovator who has built  around efficiency, helping elevate his father’s well-established office in Augusta, Georgia. By integrating custom braces and digital workflows, Paul has streamlined patient care while optimizing clinical outcomes — all while maintaining...  Read More
1666 Dr. Mark Adams on Prosthodontics and Practice Models : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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...  Read More
Ep. 36: Dr. Alyssa Emory-Carter – Orthodontic Leadership, Team Culture, Spark Aligners & DentalMonitoring
Dr. Alyssa Emory-Carter is an innovative orthodontist recognized for her early adoption of orthodontic technologies and her leadership in cultivating a culture of excellence within her practice. On this episode, you’ll learn about: *Alyssa’s upbringing in Sherman, TX and her journey into...  Read More
1663 Chip Fichtner of Large Practice Sales on Invisible DSO Partnerships : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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...  Read More
Ep. 35: Dr. Krystian Jarosz – Clinical Pearls, Aligner Alternatives, Tech on a Budget & Phase None
Orthodontist Dr. Krystian Jarosz is a highly skilled clinician with a passion for the academic side of the specialty and is known for his innovative and cost-effective clinical pearls. On this episode, you’ll learn about: *The journey of Krystian’s family from Poland in pursuit of the American...  Read More
1656 Dr. Mohamed Shawi - At the Crossroads of DSO vs. Private Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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...  Read More
1655 Derek Williams on Financial Freedom Through Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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...  Read More
1654 Comfort Dental CEO Dr. Rick Kushner's Fantastic Five Keys to Great Practice Management : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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...  Read More
1653 Zachary Miller on the Path to Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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...  Read More
Ep. 30: Dr. Sheldon Salins – LightForce Braces, Online Reviews & Practice Growth for Orthodontists
Orthodontist Dr. Sheldon Salins practices in San Francisco, CA and is a self-proclaimed & unabashed tooth nerd who is known for his magnetic personality.   On this episode, you’ll learn about: *Sheldon’s educational adventure which took him from East Coast to West Coast *How Sheldon went from...  Read More
Ep. 25: Dr. Jacquee Schieck – Orthodontic Startups, Personal Growth, Team Culture & Balance
Orthodontist Dr. Jacquee Schieck practices in Northfield, MN and is a literal rockstar as the co-vocalist & bass player for Relapse. On this episode, you’ll learn about: *Jacquee’s upbringing in Sioux Falls, SD *How she started her practice, , from scratch while raising her growing family...  Read More
Ep. 24: Dr. Bill Layman – Make-Buy for In-House Aligners, Keep-Sell OSO Decisions & DentalMonitoring
Dr. Bill Layman is an orthodontist in Clearwater, FL who applies his MBA knowledge to help orthodontists understand important business decisions for their practices.   On this episode, you’ll learn about: *How Bill attended The Citadel and served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne prior to attending...  Read More
Father Daughter Practice
My Daughter has been with me for 5 years now and things could not be better.  I gifted her the practice and the office building 3 years ago and she has settled into a very nice practice for both of us.  I continue to work everyday, I do not take a paycheck anymore so all the practice income flows...  Read More
Episode 22: Dorie Clark on The Long Game
In this episode, Dustin talks with Doris Clark about her book, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World. You'll discover how long-term thinking is what will help—in those darkest moments of doubt—to keep prioritizing what matters most, doing small things over time to...  Read More
Ep. 18: Dr. Blair Feldman – Orthodontic Retention, Retainer Club, Mouthguards & Patient Lifetime Value
Dr. Blair Feldman is a hilariously witty orthodontist who is the co-founder of both . On this episode, you will learn about: *Blair’s educational background and eventual relocation to Scottsdale, AZ *How Blair purchased a practice and did a start-up office and his perspective on each *How...  Read More
1642 Chase Your Dreams and Start Your Practice with Dr. Fesaha Gebrehiwot : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Gebrehiwot was born in Eritrea, East Africa. He won a diversity visa lottery to come to the United States and arrived here without any family or friends or any sense of direction. When he arrived, he worked odd jobs while starting with English for Second Language Speakers at Phoenix Community...  Read More
Ep. 15: Dr. Jamie Reynolds - OrthoFi, Orthodontic Partners, Team Culture & Practice Growth
Forward-thinking orthodontist Dr. Jamie Reynolds has co-founded two innovative companies while leading a busy practice in the suburbs of Detroit, MI. On this episode, you will learn about: *How Jamie helped grow his multi-location orthodontic practice *Jamie’s involvement with the  & Ormco’s...  Read More
Ep. 9: Dr. Patrice Smith – Orthodontist Branding, Social Media Marketing & Starting an Orthodontic Practice
Orthodontist Dr. Patrice Smith, also known as  in Washington, DC. On this episode, you will learn about: *Her entrepreneurial background growing up on the island of Jamaica *How Patrice found her own voice for blogging and social media *Patrice’s side hustle -  *Her recent practice acquisition...  Read More
Howard Speaks: How to buy a dental office with no money down.
How to buy a dental office with no money down Back in the day, owners carried risk, but sellers had skin in the game. We didn’t have 3rd-party banks financing $1M+ dental practices to broke kids fresh out of dental school, getting their poor parents to co-sign, where if their kid couldn’t do the...  Read More
Howard Speaks: How to start your new dental office from scratch with no money down.
How to start your new dental office from scratch How to buy a dental office with no money down. Back in the day, owners carried risk, but sellers had skin in the game. We didn’t have 3rd-party banks financing $1M+ dental practices to broke kids fresh out of dental school, getting their poor...  Read More
Episode 6: Julia Galef on The Scout Mindset
In this episode, Dustin talks with Julia Galef about her book, The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't. You'll learn about motivated reasoning, what Julia calls "soldier mindset" and how to hold your identity lightly, so that you can create a more accurate map of...  Read More
1632 Dr. Zack Bentley, Dr. Kyle Hollis & Jordan DiNola on Multi-Practice Management By & For Dentists : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
5 Practice Management Tips to keep in mind Guest Speakers: Dr. Zack Bentley, Dr. Kyle Hollis & Jordan DiNola Located in rural southern Georgia, Dr. Bentley and his team began with humble roots in 2014. One location quickly grew into five - an expanding footprint sparked by a commitment to...  Read More
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