By now you've probably listened to Part One of our interview with Howard Farran. If you haven't, what are you waiting for?!? Listen to Part One and then come back here and listen to Part Two!
In case you don't know who Howard Farran is (and if you don't you should be ashamed) here's his bio, courtesy of his dental practice, Today's Dental:
Dr. Howard Farran earned his dental degree from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in Kansas City. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University and has achieved Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. His other memberships include the American Dental Association and the Arizona Dental Association.
Dr. Farran has achieved high acclaim over the years. He was named Alumni of the Year by the University of Missouri and Dentist of the Year by Arizona Public Health. In addition, he was given the Arizona Award by the Arizona State Dental Association for outstanding contributions made to the profession of dentistry because of his efforts to fluoridate the water of Phoenix.
When he isn’t learning about new treatment options for restoring and preventing worn teeth, he enjoys spending his spare time with his four wonderful sons.
Interested in being a guest on Howard's podcast through Dentaltown? Contact Ryan at ryan@farranmedia.com for more information. Howard is always looking for guests to be on his show.
If you haven't checked out Howard's podcast yet, be sure to do so! You won't regret it. Visit www.dentaltown.comto listen or check him out on the various podcast sources such as iTunes, Pocketcaster, Stitcher, etc.
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Looks like we're going downtown... to Dentaltown this week! Howard Farran, also known as The Mayor of Dentaltown, finally had the chance to appear on our podcast. Since we've literally been bugging him to be on the show since our launch back in February... we just had to make this a two part episode. So, without further ado... here's Part One of our interview with Howard Farran.
In case you don't know who Howard Farran is (and if you don't you should be ashamed) here's his bio, courtesy of his dental practice, Today's Dental:
Dr. Howard Farran earned his dental degree from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in Kansas City. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University and has achieved Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. His other memberships include the American Dental Association and the Arizona Dental Association.
Dr. Farran has achieved high acclaim over the years. He was named Alumni of the Year by the University of Missouri and Dentist of the Year by Arizona Public Health. In addition, he was given the Arizona Award by the Arizona State Dental Association for outstanding contributions made to the profession of dentistry because of his efforts to fluoridate the water of Phoenix.
When he isn’t learning about new treatment options for restoring and preventing worn teeth, he enjoys spending his spare time with his four wonderful sons.
Interested in being a guest on Howard's podcast through Dentaltown? Contact Ryan at ryan@farranmedia.com for more information. Howard is always looking for guests to be on his show.
If you haven't checked out Howard's podcast yet, be sure to do so! You won't regret it. Visit www.dentaltown.comto listen or check him out on the various podcast sources such as iTunes, Pocketcaster, Stitcher, etc.
WITH DENTALTOWN . . . NO DENTIST WILL EVER HAVE TO PRACTICE SOLO AGAIN
WWW.DENTALTOWN.COM - WHERE THE DENTAL COMMUNITY LIVES®
www.Dentaltown.com, www.Orthotown.com, www.Hygienetown.com, www.TownieMeeting.com, www.HowardFarran.com, and www.TodaysDental.com
We know you're probably more interested in finding out who "The Naked Bike Rider" is than actual content about marketing for the dentist, but this podcast actually features some very crucial information on marketing for the dentist. Jacob Puhl, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Firegang Dental Marketing joins us from Portland, Oregon.
Jake’s focus has always been internet marketing. He began as a Digital Sales Manager for a company producing over $10MM in annual digital revenue, where he managed a 40 person team and 9,000+ clients. Since then he’s worked with hundreds of businesses all over the country, designing websites and using the his online knowledge to help them increase their profits. After marketing for small businesses for several years, Jake realized that new patient marketing was his calling. He noticed that the dental industry was lacking in online marketing strategies and stepped up to fill the void. Since then he has been helping dentists achieve their dreams nationwide.
FireGang wants to thank you for listening to our podcast with Jacob Puhl by sending you their #1 Best Seller on Amazon.com dental marketing book for free. Visit http://www.firegang.com/diw/ for more details.
Thanks, Jake! We hope you have fun and wish you continued success in the world of marketing. We'll have you back on soon!
Cheers!
Ever heard of a dentist placing his own implant in his own mouth? Well, prepare to have your minds blown— and probably cringe a little. Daniel Hatch, DDS and Jerome Cha, DDS joined us in Podcast Studio 1-A for our latest episode. Both were taking a continued education course from Justin over the weekend. Dr. Hatch joins us from Montrose, Colorado and Dr. Cha joins us from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Dr. Cha is a passionate dentist practicing in Tulsa, but he is also a very passionate photographer. He's quite good too! He recently took a trip to Iceland, where he took some amazing photographs. He goes into how he became interested in photography, the details that go along with it and why we should all have that one hobby that gets us out of the house and out of the office.
Alright, brace yourselves for this one. Dr. Hatch is a great dentist, sure. But he truly achieved notoriety due to his YouTube video of him placing an implant in his OWN MOUTH. Crazy, right? He goes into the story on our podcast so LISTEN TO HIS STORY FIRST AND THEN... You gotta check out this video of Dr. Hatch placing his own implant. Check it out on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVKCFHgUikM
To learn more about Dr. Hatch's dental practice, All In One Dental, check out his website at http://www.aiodental.com/
To learn more about Dr. Cha's dental practice, visit http://www.hoperestorative.com/
Thank you so much, gentlemen, for sharing your stories with us! We'll see you next time!
Cheers
You ready for this one? We had not only a very cool, laid back guy on the latest episode, but he just so happens to be a celebrity— a legit celebrity. Check it out!
A direct quote from the bio section of Randy's Twitter handle: "Part of the hot Teen Mom 2 grandparent crew. By hot, I mean sweaty." Oh, and he's a general detnist in Vermillion, South Dakota too. But, we're obviously more interested in the fact that HE WAS ON MTV's TEEN MOM!!!!!!!
All joking aside, this was a really fun podcast that touched on the Teen Mom fame that Randy has experienced, but we also talked about his experience in dentistry and how he got wrapped up in this crazy world. What's even better is that he was outside for this whole thing— made us very jealous since we were locked up in this sweaty podcast studio the whole time.
Fun fact: We were Randy's first podcast. How special. Here's what he had to say about it on Twitter: "My first appearance on a podcast. If you are into semi-unprofessional talk by dentists" Semi-unprofessional talk by dentists is damn right, Houska!
You can, of course, watch Randy Houska and his daughter Chelsea on MTV's original series, Teen Mom 2. If you are curious about Randy's dental practice, check it out by going to http://www.houskadental.com/
We can't thank you enough for taking time out of your lovely, quiet evening just to chat with the three stooges over here in Rapid City. You have an inspiring story and a pretty darn successful practice! We'll stay in touch for sure. Come out for some pheasant hunting with us!
Cheers!
Today's special guest was none other than Dr. Snapchat himself, Dr. Daniel Rubinshtein— straight from Brooklyn, New York! Dr. Rubinshtein is one of the most passionate and visionary dentists we have had the opportunity to have on our podcast. He is a cosmetic dentist that has worked in New York and in Florida, but has recently gained notoriety for using Snapchat to broadcast his work to the masses. We talk about some of the trends of social media and how it can make you, the dentist, all the more attractive to potential patients.
Dr. Rubinshtein graduated from the prestigious Yale University, where he completed his general practice residency. Dr. Rubinshtein also is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry where he received his doctor of dental surgery degree. At NYUCD, Dr. Rubinshtein was a member of the Aesthetic Honors program where he displayed his artistic and keen eye for beauty. He won first place in the Empire State Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry smile makeover campaign, a prestigious recognition in the dental community, and placed among the top ranking dentists at the national American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Conference.
Dr. Rubinshtein’s desire to help others who are less fortunate has been apparent in his involvement with many charities from oral cancer to feeding the homeless. His time spent on several dental outreaches that served under privileged communities throughout the country, displays his genuine concern for not only the art of dentistry but also the importance of dental health. He also has been part of the growing and exceptional program LEAP, where Dr. Rubinshtein has been invited on numerous occasions to fly out to UCLA and be a mentor for students looking for leadership and motivation.
Dr. Rubinshtein was born to two parents who are dentists themselves. Thus, the innate ability is not only nature, but nurture as well. He developed a passion for dentistry at a very early age, growing up and learning alongside his parents in their Brooklyn dental practice. He would spend summers at their practice zealous to learn and please, and acquiring the dual ability of the meticulous craft of dental artistry and the gentle care patients need.
Check out Dr. Rubenshtein's beautifully crafted website at http://www.drrubinshtein.comyou can also send him an e-mail at mysmile@drrubinshtein.com. You can find him on instagram @dr_rubinshtein and, of course, on Snapchat @drubinshtein ! Thank you so much for being a guest on our show, Dr. Rubninshtein. We'll Snapchat you sometime!
Cheers!
We had the incredible pleasure of having Lieutenant Commander Stephen Johndreau join us straight from the Marine Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina for our recent podcast. Topics include employment opportunities in the United States military, the current state of unemployment in this country, the challenges of finding good employees for your practice, a brief rant from Justin and the dangers of cat scratch fever.
Stephen has an amazing history with the United States Marine Corps. and his message is very inspirational!
Thank you so much, Stephen, for taking the time to join us on the show. Fun fact: we originally had Stephen as a guest for our seventeenth episode but some unfortunate audio issues on our end rendered the episode intolerable to listen through. The fact is that Stephen had way too important of a message and was way too good of a guest to toss to the curb, so we had to have him on again. So, extra thanks goes to Stephen for being patient with us and coming back on the show.
If you have any questions concerning opportunities that may be available for you in the United States military, please feel free to e-mail Stephen at stephen_johndreau@hotmail.com.
You all heard the last one... now it's part two— a follow-up immediately after Dr. Elliott's exceptional sleep course.
Thank you so much for being a loyal fan of our podcast and for being an amazing guest, Erin! Let's do it again!
Feel free to e-mail Erin with any questions or inquiries at erinelliottdds@gmail.com
This is the podcast we've all been waiting for! We've been hyping this guest up for a few weeks now and finally, Erin Elliot, DDS has arrived. We had such a blast with her and her partner-in-crime Bri Bove that we're going to go ahead and release two parts to this episode. Yep, that's right... another two-part podcast!
Dr. Elliott was out here in Rapid City, SD because she was teaching a course on sleep and how it relates to dentists. She conducted several sleep studies while she was out here and we just had to take advantage and have her on the show!
Part Two will be a follow up after the course had completed. You know, for some reflection, commentary and, of course, post-course drinks.
Thank you so much for being a loyal fan of our podcast and for being an amazing guest, Erin! Let's do it again!
Feel free to e-mail Erin with any questions or inquiries at erinelliottdds@gmail.com
Dr. Cynthia K. Brattesani joined the worms in podcast studio 1-A for the latest podcast. After meeting her and chatting with her via Skype, we can easily say Cynthia is our favorite Italian dentist. She is a very successful dentist in the Bay Area— and we can totally see why! Not only is she very knowledgeable, focused, driven— all of those make for a great dentist, of course. But what really resonated with us is her quote, "Smile often and see what happens." That is a great philosophy for a dentist to embrace. For everyone to embrace, really.
It was a pleasure having Dr. Brattesani as our guest for this podcast. We had so much fun getting to know her story! Thank you, Cynthia! Until next time—
From Cynthia's website, which can be found at http://www.drcynthiab.com/
Dr. Brattesani’s passion is innovation serving on many advisory dental boards. Dedicated to the advancement of dentistry, she is a proud member of the Spear Education Faculty Club requiring hundreds of hour of continuing education.
In 2013 she was appointed to the Management Committee of CDA Cares -- managing a dental clinic providing millions of dollars of free dentistry to thousands of the undeserved population. Dr Brattesani was recently quoted in a local dental newsletter stating: “Volunteering for me is a matter of the heart. It offers gifts often disguising themselves in the actual work. It offers me a lesson of humility and the value of courage to make me stand in something that I truly believe in. Volunteering together for the common good allows me to recognize what is truly extraordinary in the world. And once you open your heart----there is no turning back."
In 2015, she was honored with the UCSF 150th Alumni Award, an honor of great distinction.
Some major things happened on tonight's podcast. Our guest was none other than Jim Perry, the COO and VP of Affordable Dentures and Implants— plus a colleague of Justin's. He shared plenty of his insight and business acumen— how it relates to dentistry and how dental schools just do not prepare their future doctors properly. A bit of a bombshell was dropped when his departure from ADI was brought up. Looks like he's going to dental school!
From Affordable Dentures and Implants:
Since joining Affordable Care in 2001 as director of professional development, James Perry was promoted to vice president of dental placement and, subsequently, to vice president of practice operations before being named chief operating officer. Mr. Perry was responsible for conceptualizing and forming the COO Study Club among a group of his colleagues in the Association of Dental Support Organizations. Prior to Affordable Care, he worked in the executive search industry for a subsidiary of publicly traded company. Mr. Perry holds a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University and an M.B.A from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. He is married with three daughters.
The other big reveal? After 28 episodes, Gabe Olson now officially has a cartoon of himself for our podcast website and promotional material. Welcome to the family, Gabe.
Now, if only we could get "The Worm" to appear on OUR podcast sometime...
Until next time,
Cheers!
JoAn Majors is a long-time colleague and dear friend of Justin's— and we had the excellent opportunity to have her come visit Podcast Studio 1-A for our latest episode. JoAn, as you will soon find out, has a firey sense of passion, drive and razor sharp wit. It was a lot of fun to have her on the show and to have her visit our office here in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Here's a biography about JoAn directly from her website at joanmajors.com:
JoAn Majors has figured out that having great information in a seminar today just isn’t enough. With on line availability consultants, coaches and business folks converging on the dental market, it takes much much more! It is about an experience. Entertainment and education backed by real research are bedrock to all her one day seminars as well as any DBC 2 day Signature Event. All programs start with an in-depth conversation and research on those attending as well as those co-sponsoring. One day events include a pre-lecture dinner meeting with the major players. This allows JoAn to personalize each and every lecture and highlight the unique information based on real research. Her quest to meet and exceed expectations is congruent with her talent to ask each and every audience what they want to walk away with. Much like they ask patient’s in their Texas practice.
Also, if you needed any further proof at how effective of a trainer JoAn Majors is— here's a few testimonies from some of her colleagues that attended her speaking engagements:
"We immediately put JoAns principles to work in our practice and noticed and overwhelming change in case acceptance. Each member of our team have commented on "loving their jobs again"- feeling as thought they have a renewed sense of purpose in our office and tin the field of dentistry. We are no longer treating mouths but developing relationships with our patients, offering them choices and ultimately offering them hope. It is refreshing to come to work everyday! Thank you, JoAn you have inspired us all and sparked a flame in each of us. We look forward to the time we meet again. We would travel twice the distance to learn from you and we encourage every dentist and team to do so..." - Andrea Legault: Dental Spouse & Manager, British Columbia
"JoAn has an exceptional spirit that is infectious and lifts those around her. As importantly, she possesses a wealth of dental practice know-how and experience that is provided to clients with ease and grace. Her systems and methods are useful, unique, accessible and proven through years of implementation and refinement. Over my 20 years in and out of dental practices, I have not met anyone that has more knowledge about what truly makes a successful dental practice. Unlike most, she quickly puts at ease both the dentist and their staff. In addition to access to her critical industry knowledge, she is a wonderful person to be around and makes anyone who meets her simile. She is a wonderful mother, dental spouse and friend. I highly recommend JoAn and hope those reading this are lucky enough to enjoy her services."
- James Dunn: VP – Corporate Development & Pentegra Dental Group, Inc.
You have to check out more about her services and products that can easily change the way JoAn can single-handedly change the way your team operates and grow your business. She's a truly inspiring force in the world of dentistry!
Thank you so much for spending a few days with us in Rapid City— and thanks for the great podcast, JoAn! Until next time— cheers!
It's time to go TOTALLY ORAL with The Worms... Oh, and Dr. Lance Timmerman too.
Lance Timmerman was Podcast Studio 1-A's latest guest and, man, was this episode irreverent as hell. We think some dental topics may have been discussed...??
Jeff was notably missing from this episode due to hurt feelings after being called a Pasty Gangsta on the previous podcast. Tune in next time to see if he was fired or not.
Definitely give Totally Oral (totallyoral.libsyn.com) a listen on iTunes. This is the podcast where "Dr. Lance Timmerman discusses the OTHER side of dentistry. Warts and all. Current materials, current methods, old people." It's pretty good, but it's no Dentists, Implants and Worms.
Oh, and here's a cheap plug for Dr. Timmerman's professional website, www.DrTimmerman.com
Thanks for the laughs, Timmerman! We'll work on getting you back here in due time. Cheers!
It's the 25th episode of Dentists, Implants and Worms! How time has flown by... Remember in our first few episodes we included a shout-out to a fellow dentist who sent us three lovely mugs with our logo and characters on it? Well, that was Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver from Great Lakes Dentistry in Royal Oak, Michigan and he happens to be our guest for this milestone episode of the show.
Not only is Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver (Dr. SVDV?) known for his excellent work in the world of dentistry (just check out his Google reviews for proof of that!) but he also runs his own, very unique podcast portal specifically for dental podcasts. It's called Practice in a Pod and it is just a small example of how passionate Dr. SVDV is about dentistry.
We discuss a wide variety of things... the normal BS, some dental stuff, podcast shop-talk, etc. You'll just have to listen. We also pay respect to the late Prince with one of Jeff's song choices. Feel free to skip that. Too many drinks that evening.
Check out Practice in a Pod at http://practiceinapod.com/ and also check out Shawn's dental practice at https://gldentistry.com/
Thank you so much for being on the show, Shawn! We'll be sure to have you back in the next 25 episodes. Cheers!
Podcast Studio 1-A was recently graced with the presence of local pharmacology expert and Medicine Shoppe owner, Dr. Curt Rising— who also happens to be a lifelong friend of Justin's. Curt gives us some insight into the best practices for prescribing medication in relation to dental work, implant placement and also talks about the recovery process behind oral surgery. Justin and Curt also discuss the pros and cons, and what their preferences are for certain steroids used in the recovery period after oral surgery.
Definitely check out the Medicine Shoppe in Rapid City, SD if you are looking for a new pharmacy for your personal prescriptions or if you are a local dentist looking for an experienced pharmacist that knows pain management when it comes to dentistry.
Thanks, Dr. Rising, for the awesome time in the studio. Great information!
When you purchase an expensive 3D printer for your practice, there is no doubt that it will change your practice's productivity and offer some amazing solutions for your patients and staff. However, it can also be really fun to play with— as we've learned on our recent episode with Dr. Michael Scherer. He has spent many, many hours perfecting his craft with his office's 3D printer that has actually become quite the 3D printer master. He knows the open source code... he creates fantastic surgical guides... and, most importantly, he makes rubber duckies!
Dr. Michael Scherer: Board Certified Prosthodontist, Industry innovator and expert in the field of dental implants, dentures, and digital technology. Michael Scherer, DMD, MS maintains a practice limited to prosthodontics and implant dentistry in Sonora, California. Dr. Scherer is an internationally recognized expert on dental implants, dentures, and digital technology and has published numerous articles in leading dental journals. Over the last five years, his love of education and awareness of the newest practices and products has allowed him to personally teach and coach thousands of dentists, both nationally and internationally, how to replace teeth with dental implants and how to use dental implants to anchor loose dentures. Dr. Scherer is a Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University, a Clinical Instructor at University of Nevada School of Dental Medicine, and is a board-certified prosthodontist—an accreditation held by less than 1,000 practitioners worldwide.
Check out Dr. Scherer's beautiful website at http://www.michaelschererdmd.com/
Thank you so much for hanging out with us, Dr. Scherer! We'll see you next time!
Dr. Susan Maples is a Lansing Area native and has practiced dentistry in Holt for 27 years.
“Dentistry is a blessing to me.” Says Susan. “I can’t imagine anything I’d rather be doing than this! It’s a joy to make such a positive difference in the lives of my patients and team members.”
As a life-long student under some of the most renowned teachers in her field, she has successfully blurred the lines between work and play. Enhancing her education is not just a responsibility she holds dear, but a passionate hobby!
Susan is a graduate of East Lansing High School, Denison University (BS), University of Michigan (DDS) and Madonna University (MSBA) Her extensive post-doctorate training in advanced dental studies includes:
As an active member in two advanced study clubs she studies with peers who are also leaders in advanced restorative, relationship-based dentistry:
She is an active member in the following organizations:
In 1999 Dr Susan was recognized as a leader in professional ethics and was tapped into the honorary society of the American College of Dentists. She participates in the ethics and practice management curriculums at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
Susan speaks to dental groups throughout the country in the areas of leadership, team-building, advanced case planning and acceptance, relationship-based target marketing, and growing healthy kids in your dental practice.
With all of her work in advanced dental restoration, Dr. Susan has never outgrown her love for working with children. She is the author and originator of the Hands-On Learning Lab ™ Kit for children, and is being recognized nationally for making a significant difference in children’s oral and physical health.
Susan feels it is also important to give back to our community. Our entire team donates time and care for people who are vulnerable, disabled, medically compromised or financially distraught. She is eager to speak before services organizations or promote children’s health with hands-on learning in our schools. She writes a monthly dental column in Healthy and Fit Magazine and is published in several nationally recognized dental journals including Dental Economics and the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association.
When she’s not practicing dentistry, Susan enjoys leadership coaching, team building and organizational development for several businesses outside of dentistry including Trinity Church.
In her free time Susan loves to hang with her 18 year old son, Hunter. She enjoys skiing (on snow and water), snowboarding, running, weight training, cooking and art.
Find out more about Dr. Maples by visiting her website at http://www.drsusanmaples.com/ and you can also purchase her book "BlabberMouth!: 77 Secrets Only Your Mouth Can Tell You To Live a Healthier, Happier, Sexier Life" on Amazon.com by clicking this link.
Just remember to skip to CHAPTER EIGHT of her book— that's the sexy part!
Thanks, Susan, for being apart of this awesome episode of our show!
"Faster than a speeding jet plane! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound!"
Okay, well I don't know about the two parts of that catchphrase, but there is no doubt that burs move faster than a speeding jet engine. I mean, they have enough power to slice through ZIRCONIA as if it were butter. Not bad, not bad at all.
Kathy Allen rocks. And she's from Michigan (go Wolverines!) She came prepared for the podcast with one of the classiest beers out there— Michelob Amberbock. While it's no vodka soda, it seemed to have done the trick for a highly entertaining podcast. We'll forgive her this time!
Kathy is an employee of Kerr Dental (http://www.kerrdental.com), which is understand the strong ideology that dentistry is a science. And an art. They also believe that being a successful dentist is something much more. Being a dentist means mastering an ever-advancing science. Embracing new tools of technology. And steering a growing business in a rapidly changing healthcare market.
We discussed everything from suggested preps for eMax and CADCAM, best protocols for adjustment and polishing porcelin, eMax and Zirconia what dentists can use to remove a Zirconia, eMax and PFM, composite adjustment and polish techniques and finally DO NOT treat your working tool that make you money as a commodity. Learn invest and organize them— it's key to your success as a dental practitioner.
It was an absolute pleasure to have Kathy on our show. She was tons of fun.
Until next time— cheers!
After a long day of installing a brand new 3-D printer from 365 Printing in our office, Bryce Servine and Holly Tolbert joined Justin and Gabe in Studio 1-A for the 20th episode of our podcast. It sounds like a great time was had! Since this is our second 3-D Printing podcast (with one more on deck), you have to admit that 3-D printing must be the next big thing in the world of dentistry.
You can check out more information about 365 Printing by visiting their companies' website at http://www.365printing.com/
Also, fun fact: we learned something new about Gabe in this podcast... Gabe likes the goo. Yep, you read that correctly. Gabe likes goo.
Thanks for hanging out with us after your hard day of work, Bryce and Holly! Cheers.
We had an incredibly insightful conversation with Dr. David Hatcher on the latest episode— discussing Imaging, TMJs, Growth and development, new Imaging technology, Imaging applications and much more! Dr. Hatcher resides in Sacramento, CA where he practices with Beamreaders and Diagnostic Digital Imaging (DDI).
Dr. Hatcher received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Washington in 1973. Subsequently he completed two years of active duty in the U.S. Public Health Service and a one year general practice residency program at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Following three years as an instructor and one year as active director of the general practice residency program and the hospital dental clinic at the University of Washington. Dr. Hatcher completed the graduate program in radiology at the University of Toronto and was granted a specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 1982 and an M.Sc. in 1983. His thesis topic dealt with radiology of mandibular dysfunction.
Dr. Hatcher was an Associate Professor and Chairman of the Division of Radiology for five years at the University of Alberta, Canada. He was also Director of the Temporo mandibular Joint Investigation Unit and Clinic while at the University of Alberta. He has faculty appointments at both the University of California San Francisco and the University of Pacific Dental Schools. He has published many articles and lectured extensively to medical and dental organizations around the World.
Learn more about Dr. Hatcher's work by visiting www.beamreaders.com and www.ddicenters.com
We're carrying on our streak of orthodontists on the show— this time we had the chance to talk to Dr. Sean K. Carlson, who is a Board Certified Orthodontist who lectures worldwide on CBCT. Dr. Carlson gave us plenty of insight into how the airway and breathing can be compromised and how orthodontics is the best course of action when putting together a treatment plan.
Dr. Carlson is the owner and operator of his practice, Carlson Orthodontics, and he lectures around the country with Carlson Quintero Seminars.
Dr. Carlson is a Board Certified Orthodontist who received his dental degree from Harvard University in 1994. There he was awarded the American Association of Orthodontists Award upon graduation for demonstrating exceptional interest in the development of the oro-facial complex. He received both his Orthodontic Specialty training and his Master of Science degree in Oral Biology from the University of California at San Francisco in 1998.
Dr. Carlson is an Associate Professor of Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry where he teaches one day a week. He has received several academic research awards including two American Association of Orthodontists Foundation Awards and has published numerous articles and abstracts in the orthodontic literature. He lectures nationally on a variety of clinical and theoretical subjects. His current lecture schedule focuses on three-dimensional imaging in orthodontics and the treatment of dental impactions.
Since 1998, Dr. Carlson has served as a Senior Investigator in the Craniofacial Research and Instrumentation Laboratory at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. His primary focus is on using computer technology to improve the way we study, teach and practice orthodontics. As a result of his research, he has been at the forefront of 3-D imaging technology since it was first introduced to the orthodontic profession. He installed Marin County’s first i-CAT 3-D CBCT x-ray machine in 2008.
Check out the following websites for more information on Dr. Carlson's practice and lectures:
Feel free to e-mail Sean at sean@carlsonorthodontics.com
Dr. Carlson, it was a pleasure having you on the show with us and an hour truly wasn't enough to get through everything we could have discussed. We look forward to having you on again!
Until next time, worms... peace out!
Shon Anderson of B9 Creations in Rapid City joined us in Studio 1-A for our seventeenth episode. We definitely had a good time... from what we remember. B9 Creations is a locally founded, owned and operated advanced manufacturing company, specializing in cutting-edge 3-D Printing. Their newly launched 3-D Printer is called the B9 Creator.
Here's a little bit more background on Shon:
Prior to joining the B9Creations team in October 2014, Shon spent nearly 20 years growing, developing and leading businesses in the cleantech industry. He worked for small regional firms and fortune 500 companies, aligning and growing businesses around new market opportunities.
With a track record of growing businesses from $5M to $250M+, Shon brings a knowledge of sales, marketing, and customer focus that fits perfectly with B9Creations’ vision for growth and expansion. Shon is actively engaged in our community, serving on boards of multiple companies and charitable organizations.
To find out the rest of Shon's story, you'll just have to listen to the podcast!
Check out the B9 Creations website at http://www.b9c.com/
It was a pleasure, Shon— be sure to drop by again sometime!
We had the opportunity to have Dr. Tim Davis from Cozad, Nebraska on the latest episode, where we discussed the differences between Short-Term and Long-Term Orthodontics and why FastBraces might be the perfect option for those seeking Orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Tim Davis was born and raised in rural Nebraska and is a native of Cozad. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education with a certification in athletic training from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1999. Following a career as a Certified Athletic Trainer, he found his true passion and graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2006, earning his D.D.S. degree. He immediately took the leap of faith into private practice, with Davis Family Dental, LLC opening its doors in Cozad in June of 2006.
Dr. Davis and his wife, TaraLea, have three children; Brady, Blaire and Aniston. They keep him hopping with all of their activities when he's away from the office. Dr. Davis also enjoys hunting, fishing, coaching area youth and most especially, golf. If you're ever looking for a fourth, give him a call. He's always up for hitting the links when time allows!
Dr. Davis is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Sports Dentistry, American Dental Association and Nebraska Dental Association. He has also completed advanced training in implant dentistry earning him his fellowship award in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). He is a certified provider of Invisalign® and a Master Affiliate of Fastbraces® Technology. Dr. Davis also represents Fastbraces® as a speaker, providing instruction and information about Fastbraces® Technology to other doctors around the country.
To find out more about Dr. Davis' practice, please visit his website at http://cozaddentist.com
If you have any questions for Dr. Davis, you are more than welcome to send him an e-mail at timdavisdds@cozadtel.net
Thanks for the great episode, Tim!
We had the pleasure of having Dr. Jeffrey Wiswall, DDS, MS in-studio with us for this episode of Dentists, Implants and Worms. Fun fact: Dr. Jeffrey Wiswall is currently the ONLY board certified Endodontist in the state of South Dakota.
Endodontists are a rare (and strange) breed of dental specialists... such a rare breed that many dental professionals wonder why these Endodontists go into their specialty to begin with. That was proven when Gabe asked Dr. Jeff Wiswall if he had lost a bet when he decided to go into Endodontics.
We discussed what sort of an edge board certification can give an endodontist when marketing to the public. Does the public care about board certification? Find out Dr. Wiswall's opinion in this episode.
You can check out more of Dr. Wiswall's work by visiting his website at http://www.drwiswall.com
Great discussion with Dr. Wiswall. Thank you for being on the show!