
The Dental Up Podcast
Most dental podcasts are dentists talking to dentists about why they are so awesome. That’s gucci, but enough already. Listen to stories about dentists personal and professional lives. Their best day and worst day as a dentist. Their best and worst first date. Their best and worst employee. Always looking to provide some levity in a profession as demanding as dentistry.
Latest episodes

Aug 18, 2017 • 38min
Thriving Small Town Practices: The Airborne Dentist
| Shaun Keating CDT + Dr. David Hart DDS | Dr. David Hart DDS is a dentist in Kansas who operates two practices one being in Elk Hart with a population of just under 2,000 residents. As a pilot and airplane owner, David often flys from his main practice in Great Bend to work at his Elk Hart location. Not only does David maintain two thriving practices via aircraft transportation, he’s also a business owner of a Small Cakes Cupcakery and often donates his time to volunteer in South America for those in need of dental care. Join us in this thrilling episode of Dental Up as we discuss how to maintain thriving dental practices in small communities, the experience of being an airborne dentist, and the satisfaction of helping people in need. If you’re interested in volunteering as a dentist in Honduras or Nicaragua visit http://www.medico.org/volunteer/ for more information.

Aug 10, 2017 • 1h 1min
Dentistry as a Business: Dr. Howard Farran DDS, MBA
Shaun Keating CDT + Dr. Howard Farran DDS, MBA This week we have founder and owner of Dentaltown magazine/website, podcast host of Dentistry Uncensored, practicing dentist in Phoenix AZ, business owner, and dental practice management lecturer Dr. Howard Farran DDS, MBA. Dive in with us as we go over how having a strong business background can make your dental practice successful and where the best place is to earn your CE Credits.

Aug 2, 2017 • 44min
Commitment to Perfection
Shaun Keating CDT + Dr. Richard Carrara DMD This week we have Dr. Richard Carrara DMD from Morristown NJ to discuss how he has been committed to excellent dental care for almost three decades! Learn how two friends from dental school became partners with the same vision and ideals in terms of quality and how to run a dental practice from a business standpoint. Dr. Carrara will be discussing how technology has radically changed in the dental industry, and how he's planning on implementing these changes to his practice.

Jul 27, 2017 • 48min
Dental Struggles and Positive Perspectives
Shaun Keating CDT + Dr. Frank Clayton DDS. Being a dentist is a difficult yet a rewarding career path. From being an “emotional Sponge” for your patients to managing staff and running a business, there is a lot of stress and anxiety tied to the dental world. Dr. Frank Clayton DDS joins us this week to discuss how to overcome the daily struggles of being a dentist by having a positive perspective and amazing attitude. Frank touches upon the drastically changing dental industry model due to debt.

Jul 20, 2017 • 41min
Partnerships: Dentists and Laboratory
Dr. Glenn Vo of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists podcast joins us this week to discuss having his wife, Dr. Susan Tran, as a dental partner and the relevance of trust. As a decade long partner of Keating Dental Arts, Glenn emphasizes the importance of having good relationship and communication with dental partners and their laboratory. Glenn explains the first priority for any dentist should be seeking out an outstanding laboratory. Learn more about the Nifty Thrifty Dentists CE seminar with Dr. Glenn Vo and Annisa Homes of Delivering WOW podcast September 9th below: https://niftythriftydentists.com/ce-event/

Jul 14, 2017 • 31min
Laser Dentistry Expert: Dr. Michael Colleran DDS
Located in San Luis Obispo, Dr. Colleran, is a nationally renowned dental author and lecturer and an expert on laser dentistry. He has spoken across the country on laser dentistry and had articles appear in several professional journals. He is also sought after by dental manufacturers as a consultant for product evaluation and research. Dr. Colleran is an instructor for the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, which teaches LANAP and other laser dental procedures to dentists from across the globe. www.DentalUp.xyz

Jul 7, 2017 • 30min
Dental Maverick Summit 2017: Dr. Pham
Learn how Tuan Pham, the creator of the Dental Maverick online program and author of two dental manuals, has helped dentists turn their practices around – many doubling their numbers. Dr. Pham has been a practicing dentist for over 10 years in Austin, Tx and has authored two books titled: Success, Profitability & Destiny Beings With You and Dental Systems Manual. The first ever Dental Maverick Summit with Dr. Tuan Pham is August 4-5th in Austin, Tx where Dr. Pham and 11 other clinical guests share inside tactics on increasing staff productivity and doubling profits. Learn first hand how leadership, management, and communication can significantly boost your practice! Sign up for the Dental Maverick Summit today! www.DentalMaverickSummit.com

Jun 29, 2017 • 27min
Knowledge is Power: Avoiding the Envelope of Law
Working in a 65-year-old practice as a second-generation dentist, Dr. Lee Frost DDS was exposed to dentistry at an early age and was intrigued with the career due to the business freedoms. To compete with others, Lee provides nearly every service including implants, oral surgery, prosthetics, and orthodontics. He strongly advises that other dentists take rigorous hands-on courses in each specialty before implementing in their own practice to avoid the ‘the envelope of law”.

Jun 22, 2017 • 26min
Family Practice: Third Generation Dentist
Dr. Tracy Taddey DDS was raised in San Diego as a third-generation dentist, following in the footsteps of both her dad and grandfather. It has always been Dr. John and Dr. Tracy's wish to practice together in their hometown so Dr. Tracy, and her therapy dog, Mona Lisa, joined together to form La Jolla's only father-daughter practice. Since joining the Keating team, Tracy was able to maximize her productivity as a cosmetic specialist and is joining our Digital CE Course to implement digital technology techniques in impressing and anesthesia. For more information about our Hands-on Digital CE Course click/tap the link below: https://keatingdentalarts.com/continuing-education-courses/july-14-keating-dental-arts-dr-jack-ringer-irvine-ca

Jun 15, 2017 • 23min
Google Marketing: The Holy Grail
Having opened two practices in Tampa, Florida with a 3rd on its way, Dr. John Cannariato DMD explains the importance of standing out through marketing and offering unique services. Dr. John Cannariato explains how his practice gained 250 reviews and a 4.9 star rating on Google and that it takes time to find the right advertising methods that will work for your practice. Join Dr. Jack Ringer DDS at Keating Dental Arts July 14 for a hands-on digital CE course. For more information click/tap KeatingDentalArts.com