Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Davy Clay & Josh Smith are both Dental Billing Experts with 10+ years experience working in the dental billing and dental insurance industry. Their passion is helping dentists and their staff to realize and change the inefficient, inexperienced, and sometimes illegal billing practices taking place within dental practices. Both have a similar background with a degree from the University of Georgia, as well as both working for a DSO to start their careers. They started Dental ClaimSupport in 2012 knowing the need existed for insurance expertise in dental practices. Dental ClaimSupport is one of the nation’s leading Dental Billing companies helping dental practices across the United States increase collections from insurance. Using the system they created, Dental ClaimSupport transforms the way dental practices manage insurance collections, as well as making the practices more efficient in getting claims paid.

FLOSS Dental is now under new ownership as they announced that Dr. Michael Tran was appointed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Since he joined FLOSS, Dr. Tran is looking to carry the torch for the FLOSS concept and naturally grew into the part of the brand's ambassador. FLOSS is honored to have him at the helm as they build the brands vision and reach. Dr. Minesh Patel is now the company's Chief Financial Officer. Dr. Patel was one of the company’s first brand partners and has become a pillar on the team that is growing and shaping the future at FLOSS. Damien Morales will serve as the company's President and franchise developer. He'll employ the knowledge and skills he learned from franchise industry leaders like Golds Gym International, where he served as National Franchise Director. Together this group is poised to take the brand nationwide and bring, 'A New Experience in Dentistry' to patients across the country.

Dr. Sundeep Rawal is a private practice prosthodontist at Florida Prosthodontics, PA in the central Florida area. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, USA in 2006 and completed his training in Prosthodontics at the University of California San Francisco in 2009 where he was exposed to the most current technologies shaping dentistry. He has worked extensively to utilize CAD/CAM technologies within the scope of clinical dentistry and enhance his patients’ restorative treatments. He has lectured across the USA as well as internationally with over 500+ engagements over the years, and published Numerous papers in Various dental journals and other Publications. Dr. Sundeep Rawal is a past president of the Brevard County Dental Society, and of the Florida Prosthodontic Association as well as an officer for the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Dental Society of Greater Orlando. He is also an officer in the Central District Dental Association and delegate to the Florida Dental Association. He has held numerous positions with national organizations such as the American College of Prosthodontics. He is a co-founder of the Digital Dentistry Institute, a leading contemporary education entity with courses all over the world dedicated to innovations and technology in dentistry. He is currently in private practice with Four office locations in central Florida in Orlando and east to the Beaches. Dr. Birdi received his dental degree from the University of Saskatchewan and his post-graduate specialty training in both periodontics and prosthodontics from the University of Minnesota. He is a Fellow and previous Examiner for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of both the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Prosthodontics. Dr. Birdi is one of the very few board certified dual specialists in periodontics and prosthodontics in North America, and the first and only specialist in the world to attain board certification in these two specialties in both the USA and Canada. He currently is acting as an executive member of the board of directors for the Western Society of Periodontology and the Vancouver District Dental Society. Dr. Birdi is the co-founder of the Digital Dentistry Institute which is a global learning organization for his fellow dentists, and one of the largest dental educational organizations in North America. He is also founder of the BC Perio Dental Health & Implant Centres in Vancouver which is one of the largest and most technologically advanced multi-specialty dental centers in Canada.

Trish Walraven is a dental hygienist, blogger, and software designer. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Texas Woman’s University, she spent almost 25 years practicing full-time clinical hygiene, including 5 years in the private practice of the Dallas County chief forensic odontologist, and 17 years in the office of Dr. David Rossen of The Colony, Texas, which was featured in a Dental Town office visit a few years ago. In 2008, Trish founded DentalBuzz, a dental trends website and blog, and in 2014, she and fellow Townie hygienist Erika Feltham collaborated on a DentalBuzz article about the blue specks that dentists and hygienists were seeing under patients’ gumlines during recare visits. The news that these plastic microbeads were being added to toothpaste merely for color gained national attention, with their awareness campaign culminating the signing of a bipartisan bill by President Obama in December of 2015 to ban the sale and distribution of products containing microbeads in the United States. Trish continues to write for DentalBuzz and is currently spending her time with BlueNote Software LLC, a medical intra-office communication company that works with dentists, optometrists, veterinary hospitals, and other medical specialties to help offices manage the workflow of their offices with virtual light panel systems.

Dr. Kyle Stanley, named as "The Next Generation of Cosmetic Dentistry" by the AACD in 2015 and "Top 10 Young Educators in Dentistry" by the Seattle Study Club, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and then completed a dental implant residency along with a dental implant specialty in Brazil. While at USC, Dr. Stanley completed an Esthetic mini-residency with a world leader, Dr. Pascal Magne, and was honored with the Charles L. Pincus Award for outstanding achievements in esthetic dentistry by the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is also a dedicated researcher who has published in some of the top international dental journals about topics relating to esthetics, dental implants, and smile design. Dr. Stanley is a KOL for many well-respected companies and has presented on five continents as a highly in-demand speaker. With his company Pearl, he is changing the way patients are treated through artificial intelligence and is a leader in this field. Dr. Stanley maintains an exclusive private practice in Beverly Hills, CA.

Patricia Pine, RDH, COM is a national and international speaker specializing in OSHA, infection control and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. She brings thirty plus years of experience in dentistry to provide exciting and evidenced based programs. Pat is an Authorized OSHA trainer via Federal training, she believes that OSHA safety, infection control, and whole-body health are important to providers and patients alike. Her philosophy is an empowered team is a healthy team, which in turn creates an unstoppable referral formula. Pat shares how the dental hygienist is the first line of defense. She conducts in-office trainings, boot camps, online seminars, and dental/dental hygiene conventions. She is a member of OSAP speaker’s/consultant’s bureau and publishes regularly in several dental magazines. As preventive specialists RDH’s can help patients at an early age. Pat’s a Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists (IAOM)and is part of the International Association of Orofacial Myology Board. Presenting how myofunctional therapy disorders affect oral and physical health, Pat reminds others that education doesn’t stop at clinical treatment. It is an on-going process to enrich ones-self and bring the highest quality of care to patients. Pat also volunteers her talents to people in need. Pat is the author of “Please Release Me – The Tethered Oral Tissue (TOTs) Puzzle it’s a great asset to any professional’s library. Pat can be reached at www.OSHAtrainingbootcamp.com or info@musclesinharmony.com.

Dr. Nada Albatish owns and operates a multidisciplinary practice, All Smiles Dental Centre, just north of Toronto, ranked one of the 500 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES in CANADA. She serves on Faculty for Clinical Mastery Series, and is currently launching an exclusive online business training program for dentists called the Brilliant Practice Mastermind. As a passionate learner, she first completed a one year GPR, followed by hundreds of hours of CE each year before she started working in dental education. Nada started her current practice from scratch as a solo practitioner and quickly realized she needed a strong support team as well as a team of skilled doctors in multiple specialties to help her achieve her goals as a comprehensive dentist. Today, Nada’s niche is complex and rehabilitative dentistry, supported by a team of 30, including general practitioners and specialists. She is passionate about what she can do for patients, always excited about training and advancing her team, and she is energized by sharing with her colleagues. She loves to create opportunities for her patients, team, and colleagues to help each reach further than the success they thought possible. She is an entrepreneur, clinician, educator, author and loves to help dentists achieve excellence, predictability, and confidence in their craft. She is committed to the success of her patients, colleagues, and the advancement of the dental profession at large.

Dr. Glenn Leon Vo is a practicing Dentist, coach, podcaster, and an expert Karaoke singer. As the creator of The Nifty Thrifty Dentists, Dr. Vo negotiates discounts and deals to help his fellow Dentists save money. He also works with Dental companies and their teams to help grow their businesses using Social Media. Dr. Vo is a coach with Delivering Wow and also co-hosts The Nifty Thrifty Dentists podcast with Dr. Vinh Nguyen. Dr. Glenn Leon Vo continues to run a multi-million-dollar family practice with his wife Dr. Susan Tran. They are the proud parents of two awesome kids, Kylie and Jackson and a feisty Beta fish named Dory.

Fred Sagester was a software developer consulting for Fortune 500 companies when a colleague asked if he would install the computer system in his new dental office. 18 years later, Fred now leads a dental technology company regarded as one of the Midwest’s most talented and respected. A native of Batesville, IN, Fred holds a B.S. degree in computer science from Franklin College of Indiana. After graduation, he worked 15 years for various technology consulting firms, specializing in writing database management systems. Fred’s significant experience in dental technology and computer integration has led him to be noted as one of the foremost system designers and troubleshooters in the field. He has exceptional knowledge in virtually all of the leading practice management software packages and digital radiography systems. A number of manufacturers, suppliers and even some competitors consult Fred on some of their most challenging technology issues. Under Fred’s leadership, Sagester Associates Group, Inc. now supports dental offices in six states and maintains bases of operation in Indiana. Kentucky, and Ohio. Recently married, Fred and his wife Tami have 6 kids between them. Add in husbands, soon to be wives, boyfriends, and girlfriends and things can get really crazy. Their kids range from high school to going off to college in every corner of the U.S., soon to be married, and married almost 4 years. With a big family, Fred can always be sure of one thing…life is never boring.

Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S. is a general dentist, clinician, teacher, world class educator, mentor and is considered by many to be the pre-eminent educator and authority on neuromuscular and Gneuromuscular (GNM) dental occlusion. Dr. Clayton A. Chan is a trained gnathologist, who has combined expertise in both gnathology and neuromuscular approaches which is a rare combination of skills in the dental field to treat complex occlusal problems as well as handling difficult craniomandibular/ TMJ cervical dysfunction cases. His clinical knowledge and understanding on dental occlusion and its relationship to craniomandibular dysfunctions/TMD, orthodontic/orthopedic and complex restorative/prosthetic problems is what helps him convey a unique three-fold clinical message to thousands of dentists, specialists, technicians and dental leaders nationally and internationally. His training and experience as a general dentist and dental laboratory technician along with training in the areas of gnathology, TMD, orthodontics and mastery of neuromuscular instrumentation has led him to convey a unique three-fold clinical message to dentists, specialists, technicians and dental leaders nationally and internationally who are seeking clinical answers to their occlusal and diagnostic challenges. Dr. Chan has provided more than 4,100 hours (over 404 days) of continued education since 2009 to the present August 2019. He has given over 202 courses on the subjects related to dental occlusion, TMD, restorative, orthodontics and advanced electro-diagnostic instrumentation (K7 kineseograph, Myotronics). He has presented to dentists from all over the world including the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Cambodia.