Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Dr. Uzbelger Feldman has been granted with several awards on his proprietary low-dose dynamic radiography pioneering NeoImaging breakthrough. In 2014, this concept received the Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Dare-to-Design Reader's Choice Award at the Medtech Design Challenge. He is the 2013 William H. Rollins Award recipient established by the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) to recognize an individual with an outstanding body of research in the field of dental radiology. By the first time in dental history, his other research area of expertise has showed evidence of the cervical plexus nerve implication in dental anesthesia failures and cardiac jaw pain which lead to the development of an improved intraoral cervical plexus anesthetic technique. These efforts have guided to the accessory innervation theory substantiation in dental anesthesia. Dr. Uzbelger Feldman has been a reviewer at three prestigious dental/medical journals (Clinical Anatomy, JADA & JDR). He received his Odontologist dental degree (DDS equivalent) from Central University of Venezuela in 1995 and his Post-Graduate Certificate in Endodontics from Carlos J. Bello Hospital in 1997. His private practice in Venezuela, where he worked from 1995 to 2003, was limited to Endodontics. During those years, he practiced at the Miss Venezuela Organization affiliated dental office among other prestigious practices in Caracas. He obtained the Honorific Mention award “Pedro Henriquez” for best research in the Venezuelan Society of Endodontics (SVE) 1995-1997. Dr. Uzbelger Feldman worked 2 years as a clinical instructor in the Undergraduate Program of the Department of Endodontics at Central University of Venezuela and 5 years as a professor of Endodontics in the Post-Graduate Program of the Venezuelan Red Cross. He was the Secretary of the Commission of the XI National Meeting and XII International Symposium of the SVE, 1999- 2001 and also assisted at the AAOMR Strategic Planning Committee from 2009-13/2015-16. Since 2003, Dr. Uzbelger Feldman has been teaching and researching in the Department of Endodontology at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (TUKSoD) where he earned his DMD certificate in 2006. At TUKSoD, he is former Director of the Current Literature Review II Course, Post-Graduate Endodontology Program; former Co-Director of the Advanced Rotary Endo Course and former Co-Director of the Clinical Endodontology Course, Third Year Predoctoral Students. Currently, he is involved with research activities at TUKSoD in the low-dose dental imaging, accessory innervation in dental anesthesia and endodontic obturation materials fields. With 22 years of experience, he worked five years at the private practice in Philadelphia, PA and now he serves patients in the Cleveland, OH suburbs.   https://www.neoimagingtech.com/

Doctor Jennifer Sarsland was born and raised in Bowman, ND. Dr. Sarsland earned her Bachelor of Business degree from The University of Mary in Bismarck, and after working in the insurance industry for a few years, decided to go back to school to pursue dentistry. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, May 2011, and moved back to her hometown to join Dr. Patrick Kelly’s practice. Dr. Sarsland is a member of the American Dental Association, North Dakota Dental Association and West Slope District Dental Society. She enjoys keeping up on advances in dentistry by reading the latest dental literature and attending a wide variety of continuing education courses. Dr. Sarsland’s husband Curt also grew up in the Bowman area. They currently ranch northwest of Rhame and Curt runs a carpet cleaning business. In their spare time they enjoy following their four children, Caleb, Julie Claire, Gabe and Anna in their various activities.   Doctor Noah Piskorski was born and raised in Ord, NE. Dr. Piskorski studied Nutritional Science at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.  He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, May 2011.  After graduation he moved back to his hometown and worked as an Associate for three years in the nearby town of Burwell, NE. He then had the opportunity to work for Family Fist Dental in Ord for one year before buying the practice. Dr. Piskorski is a member of the American Dental Association and Nebraska Dental Association.  When not at the office he is spending time with his girlfriend Georgina, her daughter Haezel, and their 6-month-old son Edwin.  With what little time he has left he enjoys playing golf and tennis, gardening, and mead making.    http://prairiedentalinc.com/ http://www.orddental.com/

Carrie Ibbetson’s 20+ year career in dentistry includes dental assisting, front office, office managing, hygienist, sales, consulting and speaking, allowing her to understand challenges and create solutions from multiple facets. When not focusing on the professional side of the industry, she spends ample time with the consumer population, helping mentor the public into successful oral health and wellness.   Her non-clinical skill set includes marketing, office mentoring, podcasting, video producing, speaking, blogging, sales and oral health coaching. She is a KOL (Key Opinion Leader) for dental companies, and stays immersed in what the progressive dental world has to offer. She can be found online at www.Carrieibbetson.com and www.OralHealthCoaching.com. Her podcast, “Healthy Mouth Healthy Life”, is on iTunes and her docu-series “Coming Clean – My Journey Back to a Healthy Mouth” is on YouTube.   https://www.carrieibbetson.com/ https://www.oralhealthcoaching.com/

Jens T.W. Kuhn --Born 1968 --Father of three children --Enjoys horseback riding and traveling --German citizen --Bachlor of Business Administration from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ --MBA and Master of International Business from Loyola University, Chicago, IL --Started professional career as strategic marketing consultant --Moved on to work in the international marketing division of a pharmaceutical company --Started Dental career at Kettenbach GmbH & Co. KG, Germany twenty years ago --First eight years as Vice President of Sales --Then two years augmented responsibility as Vice President of Sales and Marketing --For the past ten years as president --In 2007 founded Kettenbach L.P., the exclusive US distributor of Kettenbach GmbH & Co. KG from Germany   http://www.kettenbach.com/

Krzysztof Kris Polanowski dentist, lecturer, practicing dentist. He runs over 100 sessions in many countries. From couple years Kris runs workshops for Cosmedent and publish many articles in Dental magazines. Active  Dentist knowing dental job from practical sides, focused on “real dentistry”.   http://www.stomapol.pl/

Dr. Dominik Nischwitz aka. Dr. Dome is Specialist in Biological Dentistry and Ceramic Implants, Founder of the DNA Health&Aesthetics – Center for Biological Dentistry in Tübingen/Germany, Founder of Bioaesthetics which is the company for hypoallergenic, vegan, organic supplements.   He is the current Vice President of the ISMI – International Society for Metalfree Implantology. He is Expert in the field of  nutrition, micronutrients, oral and intravenous orthomolecular medicine as well as the inventor of the FOOD DESIGN Concept and the perisurgical orthomolecular supplementation protocol called BONE HEALING PROTOCOL.   Besides being a surgeon he is a natruopathic and functional medicine practitioner as well as International speaker.   www.dnaesthetics.de www.bioaestheticsltd.de

Larry demonstrates passion and commitment for both the creative and technical  aspects of the lab. Dental Laboratory Associates benefits from his 30 years of dedication to the precision craft of emerging dental lab technologies and an absolute understanding of the importance of high customer service.   Larry is currently a faculty member of the AAID Toronto TiMax Implant Course, the Toronto East Implant Continuum and is the chair of a Spear Education Study club that he also runs, his clinical understanding and treatment planning knowledge is his forte. Being an integral part of our clients Clinical dental team and is always available with his knowledge and expertise to assist you chair side whenever needed.   Larry’s passion is helping  clients and their patients so that their experience when working with our Laboratory is both stress free and enjoyable. He is responsible for coordinating the treatment and case planning between our clients and our Laboratory as well as assisting chairside whenever needed.   Larry’s passion and enthusiasm for what he does is contagious but don’t disturb him while he’s watching his beloved Liverpool FC.   http://dlalab.com/

Content Manager Ian Young & Dr. Gina Dorfman of YAPI interviewed Howard for Behind The Smiles, Stories to inspire and motivate the dental community.   https://yapiapp.co/behind-the-smiles/

Lars Christian Lund is the Vice President Corporate Business Development & Marketing of 3Shape, a developer of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions for the dental and audio industries.   An experienced med-tech VP with over 10 years executive management experience from market leading international companies, Lund leads the 3Shape Global Marketing team and business development with focus on strategic account leadership, market development, M&A and corporate development.   Based on a strong educational foundation from some of the best business schools in the world, Lund possess a strong leadership track record with strong financial results & top ratings from colleagues, employees, customers & managers. Through sharp analytical skills, teamwork, persistence and a strong focus on the customer, Lund is capable of covering a wide range of positions within sales, marketing, general management, business development and change management.   https://www.straighttalkdentists.com/

Dr Nina Bal is an award winner cosmetic Dental Surgeon and Facial Aesthetics practitioner who, in 2008, graduated at the top of her year with distinction (BDS magna cum laude) in Italy, and gained a highly respected diploma after completing a one-year Postgraduate in Cosmetic Dentistry and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry in London.   ​A member of the General Dental Council, she is also a member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and SaveFace (the National Register of Accredited Practitioners who provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments in UK). Dr Nina in 2017 has been shortlisted as one of the best young dentists in the UK by the highly prestigious Dental Awards and she is the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2018 winner in Uk in the Facial Aesthetics category – Full facial treatment  .   She also is the official cosmetic dentist in the UK tv show ‘Bodyfixers “ series 2 on E4.   Her work has been featured many times in the Evening Standard Magazine, Forbes, Metro , The Sun, The Mirror.   Passionate about continued learning, Dr Nina regularly attends expert training, conferences and courses worldwide, conducted by top pioneers in the dental and aesthetics industry. Dr Nina is passionate about enhancing a patient’s innate beauty. Her philosophy is ‘less is more’ and she loves to make subtle aesthetic tweaks that lead to excellent, yet natural, results. Abiding by the Golden Ratio of Beauty – the mathematical symmetry algorithm that underlies our perception of attractiveness – she can transform a face aesthetically within minutes.   Dr Nina’s services include restorative cosmetic dentistry, facial aesthetic treatments and aesthetic medicine, non-surgical cosmetic procedures and non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments. She likes to build a rapport with her clients from the first consultation, seeking to gauge and meet their needs and expectations.   http://www.facialsculpting.co.uk/