
Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Uncomplicate your dental life with Dr. Howard Farran as he interviews your fellow townies and leaders in dentistry! Dentists and dental professionals share their wisdom to make your dentistry faster, easier, higher in quality and lower in cost. Episodes released every week day with the full transcripts at dentaltown.com/podcasts.
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Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
1668 Clinical Calibration with Dr. Bruce B. Baird : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Bruce B. Baird is a 1980 graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Dental school in San Antonio. After graduation, he spent 4 years in the U.S. Army in Korea and at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio. After leaving the service he built a scratch dental practice in the small town of Granbury, Texas. Over 36 years, he grew the practice into a multi doctor multi-million-dollar business with revenues in 2019 of over 5 million dollars. Dr. Baird has lectured across the U.S. and Internationally for over 30 years. His topics include leadership, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, communication skills and the business of dentistry. He taught at the Implant Preceptorship at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio and to the seniors at Baylor Dental School. He founded Productive Dentistry Academy 18 years ago which has grown to a world-class organization with doctors from all 50 states and 19 countries attending their workshops. With his business partner, Dr. Victoria Peterson, they have grown the company to 32 employees providing seminars, coaching, and marketing to thousands of dentists across North America. In 2011 Dr. Baird founded Comprehensive Finance Inc. a company that helps businesses across the U.S. do their own in-house financing. They have helped originate over 300 million dollars in financing across multiple industries. They rapidly became one of the largest financial tech companies in healthcare. CFI was sold in June of 2021 to AKKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world. Dr. Baird has continued with the company as a key opinion leader and investor. Join Dentaltown! https://www.dentaltown.com/ And follow Dentaltown on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DentaltownMagazine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaltown4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/

Mar 6, 2025 • 59min
1667 Introducing BufferPro with Jason Goodchild, DMD and Paul Mondock : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
In this episode of Dentistry Uncensored, Howard sits down with two industry leaders, Jason Goodchild, DMD, Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Premier Dental, and Paul Mondock, President of North America & Global Sales Services at Septodont. Together, they dive into the science and innovation behind BufferPro, a cutting-edge buffering solution that enhances the effectiveness of local anesthesia. They discuss the game-changing benefits of buffering anesthetics, why it matters for both clinicians and patients, and how BufferPro stands out from other buffering methods. Learn about the collaboration between Premier Dental and Septodont, how BufferPro is used chairside, and how to integrate it into your practice. Join Dentaltown! https://www.dentaltown.com/ And follow Dentaltown on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DentaltownMagazine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaltown4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/

Jan 31, 2025 • 4min
Howard Speaks: The Four Horsemen of Turnover
If you’re losing good people, it’s almost guaranteed that one (or more) of these Four Horsemen of Turnover is at play in your practice. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown

Jan 30, 2025 • 5min
Howard Speaks: Where Are Your Dental Office Profits Going?
How you allocate your profits isn’t just the most important business decision you’ll make; it’s also the most significant financial decision of your life. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown

Jan 29, 2025 • 3min
Howard Speaks: The Four Stages of Team Development
Psychologist Bruce Tuckman introduced a groundbreaking model in 1965 that identifies the stages a team typically goes through to work together effectively. These stages provide a framework for understanding group dynamics and fostering collaboration. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown

Jan 28, 2025 • 5min
Howard Speaks: Dentistry Is A Numbers Game
Without clear financial data, you can’t effectively manage or grow your business. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown

Jan 27, 2025 • 6min
Howard Speaks: You'll Manage! (Maybe)
You need to start thinking about managing team members before you even hire them. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown

Jan 24, 2025 • 6min
Howard Speaks: Will Your Team Take You to the Super Bowl? And Win?
By prioritizing unique attributes, you can build a team of individuals who not only excel in their roles but also contribute to the overall success and growth of your business. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown

Jan 23, 2025 • 5min
Howard Speaks: Coach Your Team to Success
If you fire someone and this news comes as a surprise to them, you need to reexamine your ability to manage and lead a team. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown

Jan 22, 2025 • 4min
Howard Speaks: Which Team Member Should Be Promoted to Lead Your Dental Office Team?
Before you become a leader, success is about growing yourself. Once you step into leadership, success becomes about growing others. Read more on the Dentaltown website: https://www.dentaltown.com/ Follow Dentaltown on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dentaltown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farran-media-llc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaltown/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/dentaltown
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