Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Marcin Dolecki is a graduate of the Medical University of Lodz, Poland and runs a private practice in Legionowo, Poland. For over 25 years he has been a national and international lecturer. He is the author of numerous publications, including two books: "Teeth Whitening" and "Marketing and Management in the Dental Office." as well as the former editor and translator of "CRA Newsletter." He is a certified IAO Senior Instructor, IAO & EOS Fellow. His practice is limited to orthodontics and chirodontics – a multidisciplinary holistic approach to human health. For over 20 years he has taught holistic Neuro-orthodontics and Nutrigenomics to general dentists and chiropractors. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Dean Nicholas, better known as Dr. Dino, is a general dentist in Lombard, IL practicing in the western suburbs of Chicago. His practice is known as Dr. Dino's Dental Oasis. He is a 1986 graduate of Loyola University School of Dentistry with a DDS degree. His patients age in range from 2 to 103 where he treats children of all ages! Dr. Dino provides small town comforts in a high-tech environment. Dr. Dino has also been known to pick up his local patients that no longer drive and do not have a way to get to get to the office. He practices general dentistry with an emphasis on removable and fixed prosthetics. Currently, Dr. Nicholas is serving as the President of the Chicago Dental Society, which has over 4000 members and is the largest single component in the country. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dennis J. Leonard is President & CEO of Delta Dental of Massachusetts. He had been President of Delta Dental of Massachusetts since 2011. Prior to that he served in many senior leadership roles such as Chief Sales Officer, Regional President and Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Mr. Leonard has over 38 years of experience in the health care industry, including 16 years with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. He is a graduate of Merrimack College with a B.A. degree in Political Science. He also earned his M.B.A. from Northeastern University. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Michael is currently a second-year dental student studying at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He graduated summa cum laude from Brigham Young University in 2019, where he earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science. He grew up in Topeka, Kansas as part of a family of nine. In May 2018, he married his wonderful wife, Paige. She is an incredibly talented artist and works hard to help put him through dental school. They enjoy eating out, playing board games with friends, and, of course, binge watching TV shows. When he is not studying, Michael also enjoys playing tennis, racquetball, and pickleball. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Wiltbank attended Dental School at Oregon Health and Sciences University, graduating in the class of 1998. He returned to school at the University of Texas, Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, where he completed a residency in Endodontics, class of 2007. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He is a member of and volunteers in leadership for the American Association of Endodontists in the capacity of a representative to the American Dental Association's Codes Maintenance Committee and to the American Association of Dental Consultants. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and the Oregon Dental Association. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Holtzclaw is board certified by both the American Board of Periodontology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, textbook chapters, and books. As a matter of fact, Dr. Holtzclaw recently authored the very first textbook ever published on pterygoid dental implants. Dr. Holtzclaw is a past recipient of the Excellence in Research Award from the International College of Dentists and is one of only 10 clinicians recognized by the American Academy of Periodontology as an "officially recommended speaker" for craniofacial reconstructive surgery. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Eva Grayzel is a nationally recognized motivational storyteller. With twenty-five years of experience in the spotlight, Eva's expertise in interactive storytelling techniques is incomparable. Exuding the kind of onstage charisma that cannot be taught, she delivers a proven method to educate and inspire audiences. A late-stage oral cancer diagnosis threatened to hijack her ability to talk the talk. After regaining her vocal chops, she crafted a thought-provoking story of survival, taking what could have been a tragic end and turning it into a powerful new beginning. Eva conveys the realities of her journey, emphasizing relatable and meaningful life lessons. The power of her personal story is the motivation behind creating a model to teach story development for building business. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Panagakos received his DMD from UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School (now Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine) and his PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UMDNJ-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in 1992. Dr. Panagakos joined the West Virginia University School of Dentistry in August 2018, as the Associate Dean for Research. In January 2019, he was appointed Vice Dean for Administration and Research, and on July 1st, 2020 was appointed as Interim Dean. Dr. Panagakos is the co-author of over 77 peer-reviewed scientific research articles and is the co-editor of three dental science textbooks. His areas of interest include the role of inflammation in oral and overall health, and the impact of nutrition on oral health and wellness. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Tim graduated in 1997 and purchased his first practice two years later. He was quick to embrace consumer advertising, at that time only just legalized, tooth whitening and clear aligner therapy, also only just available in the UK. Using contacts practicing in other countries, Tim incorporated practicing models unusual in the UK to build a $1M single principal practice. More recently, he has expanded his businesses, growing his team and bringing in additional dentists. His business was left heavily exposed due to the debt incurred in expansion when shut down by UK regulators in their Covid-19 response at the end of last March. Tim talks about how he has brought his practice back to profit. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

A resident of sunny Arizona, Dr. Jessica Brereton Peterkin is the proud owner of Breton Family Dental, comprehensively serving multi-generational families in Midtown Phoenix. Dr. Peterkin is an inaugural class graduate of Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Illinois where she obtained a Doctorate of Dental Medicine. Her resume also boasts a Masters in Biomedical Sciences (Midwestern University) and a B.S. Chemistry with honors from her HBCU Alma Mater, "The Great" Bethune-Cookman University of Daytona Beach, Florida. She has been practicing dentistry for over 8 years in various dental settings including public health, pediatric, Indian Health, geriatric, and mobile. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com