Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Kirk Behrendt is a dental practice coach, international speaker and author. Kirk has invested his entire professional life studying the elite practices in dentistry and the leadership that guides them. As the founder and CEO of ACT, his vision is driven by the commitment to provide highly personalized care to the dentists and their teams. By creating a talented team of experts, Kirk and his team continue to positively impact the practice of dentistry one practice at a time. His personal mission is to use up every ounce of his potential. Kirk lectures all over the world to help individuals take control of their own lives. Dentistry Today recently recognized Kirk as one of the Leaders in Dental Consulting in 2011, 2012, 2013, & 2014. Dr. Peter Dawson called him “THE best motivator I have ever heard.” Kirk has competed internationally in 4 Ironman Triathlons and 9 Half-Iron Triathlons. He currently trains with some of the best triathletes competing in the world today. His feeling is that there is no greater parallel to optimal business performance than optimal athletic performance. He loves cycling, basketball, stand-up comedy, and most of all, spending time with his wife, Sarah, and children Kinzie, Lily, Zoe & Bo

Dr. Sok Chea was born and brought up in Kompong Thom province. He is the third generation of Dental families. At the University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Odontostomatology, Dr. Sok Chea graduated successfully and obtained his DDS degree.   Just a few years after that he completed his post graduated course in Periodontics and trained in Tokyo, Japan. Not only that, Dr. Sok Chea had been trained in H.K and received a training certificate in Oral Implantology. As Dr. Sok Chea was one of the 1st generation student completed post graduate course in Periodontic in Cambodia, he worked hard to found the Cambodian Society of Periodontology (CSP). By the way, before he became the founder of CSP, he was the former president of Cambodian Dental Association and a representative of the Organization of International Support for Dental Education (OISDE).   For the reason of passing his knowledge to the next generation, Dr. Sok Chea spends time as a part-time clinical demonstrator and lecturer at the University of Health Sciences and more and more frequently is invited to speak at various dental Conference locally and internationally. He has made many achievements as he often writes many articles concerning periodontal disease published on the journal of CDA. Dr. Sok Chea is the director of Sok Chea dental clinic and a private practitioner who has ten years clinical experience in Oral Implantology.   www.SokCheaClinic.com

This is the philosophy of Dr. Gary Glassman, a world-renowned oral health expert who takes a look at overall good health, starting with the mouth. Meeting Dr. Glassman for the first time, you're struck by how friendly and down to earth he is; a lack of pretension. "Call me Gary" is followed by a warm handshake.   Gary is a partner at Endodontic Specialists in Downtown Yorkville, Toronto, a member of the Faculty of Dentistry at University of Toronto and an Adjunct Professor of Dentistry and Director of Endodontic Programming at the University of Technology, in Kingston, Jamaica.   His professional life began in general dentistry after graduating from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Dentistry. Gary then attended Temple University, in Philadelphia, PA (USA), where he continued his education, specializing in endodontics. It was there that he received the prestigious Louis I. Grossman Study Club Award for Academic and Clinical Proficiency, among other awards.   To many individuals, he is known simply as "Dr. G." To others, he's the "dentist's dentist." Gary is widely considered to be the leading endodontic expert. Maintaining an active year-round, schedule, Gary lectures and presents his signature continuing education programs and seminars around the globe to dental and oral health professionals.   While he travels extensively to share his knowledge, experience, skills and techniques, Gary still finds time to get off the grid.   He enjoys hiking, camping and fishing, although his greatest enjoyment is spending time with his three grown children.From a young age growing up in Toronto, Gary learned the importance of giving back. Improving lives by providing people with healthy smiles is what will always keep Gary motivated.   www.DrGaryGlassman.com

Stephanie Lodding RDH is the current Immediate past President for the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). Stephanie is CEO of her own company Now to Wow Hygiene LLC and helps to train dentists, hygienists and teams to a higher level of learning and understanding of the Oral health connection and how to integrate Oral Systemics and comprehensive care into the practice.  She is known as the Half Million Dollar hygienist with over 10 years of producing over 500K a year working 3-4 days per week.

Dr. Elliott is a 1980 graduate of the University of Texas Dental School in Houston. He has been in private practice there since then. He completed a 3 year implant residency at Loma Linda School of Dentistry in 2000. He is an Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry.   Dr. Elliott was a named plaintiff in a Federal lawsuit against the Texas Board of Dental Examiners for the right to claim specialty status in Implant Dentistry. The court found in favor of the plaintiffs by summary judgement in January 2016.   He is also  the director of TexMAX® the newest AAID sponsored MaxiCourse® for implant education in the world.

Andy Cleveland, “The Accounts Receivable Ninja” has been in the Revenue cycle space for almost 20 years and has served a variety of capacities. He started working with dental practices on the collections floor motivating difficult patients to pay on everything from hygiene visits to full mouth restorations.  Learning the business from the ground up he developed a proficiency in recovering lost revenues and rose to the top of his field.      He realized his skill sets were better utilized working with practice owners so, he moved to the service side of the business.  Currently, he consults with dentists and has partnered with numerous best in class service providers to help dentists optimize their accounts receivable process to ensure maximum profitability.  Not only is it rewarding to help practices achieve greater efficiency but, improving key areas such as employee satisfaction and recare as well.       He is a member of The Academy of Dental Management Consultants (The ADMC), a creator of The Dental Resource Partners educational group, a speaker and consultant that enjoys specializing in the dental field.

Kristin Pelletier's career in dentistry encompasses a broad range of experience in all aspects of managing a successful dental practice, from assisting, to office management, to software training. Today, as a dental management consultant, her comprehensive services are bringing success and transformational change to a long list of clients who are benefiting from her expertise, and results-driven consulting style. Visit her website at www.KristinPelletier.com.

Dr. Kaveh has sought out specialized training in a wide range of dental issues and technology. He has attended the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dentistry to study techniques like veneers, porcelain crowns and full mouth restorations. In addition to cosmetic dentistry and pain management he has also focused on training in oral conscious sedation . Dr. Kaveh regularly attends and teaches seminars for dentists. Recently Dr. Kaveh has been awarded his elite mastership in the American Dental Implant Association. Only 2% of dentists in the USA qualify for membership, & less than .2% qualify for mastership, and has also been awarded a Diplomate from the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation for his excellence and clinical abilities in sedation, and implant dentistry. To better serve his patients, he is an active member in the American Dental Association, Dental Organization For Conscious Sedation, Reconstructive Dentistry Institute, as well as the American Dental Implant Association. Dr. Ghaboussi has helped dentists from across the United States in implementing new procedures in their offices, such as: CAD/CAM, cosmetic dentistry, photography, and dental implants. He has been a featured speaker for many public groups and events on topics such as growth and development, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and oral health.

Neha Garge is a graduate from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2013 and is the author of “The New Dentist’s Guide to Real World Dentistry”. She has had experience in corporate and private practice dentistry and has practiced in Massachusetts, Southern California, and Northern Virginia. newdentistsguide.com

Jay is a Diplomate of the American Board, a member of the Angle Society, and a Fellow of both the International and the American College of Dentists.  He is on the faculty of The University of Michigan, Saint Louis University, Case Western and Seton Hill Universities.  He received the Angle Research Award and the Alumni Merit Award from Saint Louis University.   Jay is a Contributing Editor for the American Journal of Orthodontics, the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, and Seminars in Orthodontics.  He is co-author of the book:  Mini-Implants in Orthodontics:  Innovative Anchorage Concepts, He has over 150 articles and book chapters published.  He has also developed dozens of innovative products including Butterfly System braces, Horseshoe Jet molar distalizer, Kilroy Springs and Monkey Hooks for impacted canines, Clear Collection instruments from Hu-Friedy and Aligner Chewies for clear aligners, among others.   A couple of his bucket list experiences was speaking for the last 2 World Federation of Orthodontists meetings, including a standing room only talk in London.  As an amateur musician, Jay was lucky enough to be invited to play keyboards on-stage in Italy with his friends in the iconic rock band, Los Lobos, on their 40th anniversary tour   Most recently, he spent 2 weeks as the Milton Sims Visiting Professor and External Examiner at the University of Adelaide in Australia.