Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Marie-Laure received an Engineering degree from one of the highest Grand Ecole in France and later went on to receive her MBA. She has spent the last 30 years in the global pharmaceutical industry, focusing on large American and European companies such as Pfizer and Merck. Passionate about global health, Marie-Laure made the jump to the dental landscape in 2014 with the hope that her leadership would drive innovation and improve overall dental care for all. After a successful 5 year run as CEO & President of Acteon Group, Marie-Laure set her sights on 3DISC, becoming their newest CEO, President and Shareholder. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Michelle Lee was named OSAP’s Executive Director in July 2018. Michelle came to OSAP with more than 30 years of dental and healthcare staffing and experience with team development training. Prior to OSAP, Michelle worked at DDS Staffing Resources Inc, beginning as a recruiter in 1988 before being promoted to Vice President in 1991. In 2007, Michelle purchased the firm, serving as president and CEO until successfully selling and merging the business with Avery Partners in 2012. She remained with Avery Partners as President of the staffing division until 2017. Michelle is passionate about OSAP’s mission to be the leading provider of infection prevention and control education, training, and credentialing that supports safe dental visits. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard recently joined Dr. Sonny Spera on the Fee For Service Podcast for an in-depth discussion on the business of dentistry. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Timothy L. Ricks, D.M.D., M.P.H., F.I.C.D., currently serves as the 19th Chief Dental Officer of the U.S. Public Health Service as well as Assistant Surgeon General. He serves as the Surgeon General’s spokesperson on oral health and interacts with chief dental officers from other countries, with military chief dental officers, with leaders in organized dentistry, with state oral health programs, and much more. He is currently overseeing the development of the second-ever Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health. Rear Adm. Ricks has served in the U.S. Public Health Service for over 21 years. Prior to this service, he was an associate dentist, independent contractor, and sole proprietor, and he also served as a military police officer in the Army National Guard. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Nathan Kupperman is a 32 year-old, Florida native, who enjoys surfing and traveling the world. He graduated from Florida State University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree and earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry in 2015. He then worked as a frontline clinician in nearly a dozen offices after he graduated dental school prior to his current practice ownership. Through these clinical experiences, he has encountered various leadership and team dynamics and has aimed to form a collaborative work culture in his own practice that helps elevate dentists and increase the quality of clinical outcomes and patient care. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Kurt Hoffman is an orthodontist who has been practicing in the Kansas City Metro area for the past 26 years. Kurt was lucky enough to practice with his father, Bill for ten years until his retirement. Kurt has been an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthodontics at UMKC Dental School from 2010 thru 2020. Kurt is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and Chief Medical Officer of AlignFlow. Kurt and his wife Susan have two grown children and enjoy spending time with their three dogs and traveling when there is not a pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Howard joins real estate developer Austin Hair on the Real Estate Secrets Podcast to talk about the business of dentistry, knowing your patient demographics, choosing the right location for your office, and more. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Ami was born and raised in Togo, a French speaking country in West Africa. She moved to the States as a high school student, and received her undergrad degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She later received her DDS degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. She loves to serve and has been involved in doing missionary works since her childhood; having a heart for people is all she grew up to know. She has served as a board member and a co-founder for 2 different non-profit organizations: CleanH20forTogo, which builds wells and provides clean water in remote villages, and TogoMission, which focuses on orphan sponsorship and cares for orphans until they turn 18. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Caroline Clerisme is a general dentist in Manchester, NH. Dr. Clerisme received her doctorate degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She is the CEO of Doctors out of Debt and the founder of the Doctors out of Debt Group on Facebook, a platform to help doctors get out of debt and create generational wealth. Dr. Clerisme graduated from dental school in 2011 and had a total of $250,000 in student loans and was able to pay everything off in 4.5 years. She has been helping and coaching doctors how to have similar results and create generational wealth. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Yan Kalika, DMD, MS is a certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics and the San Francisco Dental Society. Dr. Kalika received his dental degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 1998. He completed his orthodontic training at the University of California at San Francisco where he received a specialty certificate in orthodontics and facial orthopedics and a master’s degree in oral biology. He is committed to providing quality orthodontic treatment while exceeding patients and parents’ expectations. He is also international master in chess, and applies those critical thinking skills in his practice. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com