Tarun Agarwal, DDS (host of the T-Bone Speaks Podcast) has managed to evade The Worms until one fateful afternoon at the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit in Nashville, TN. T-Bone finally speaks to The Worms! Great podcast covering Tarun's insight on work/life balance and the ever changing state of dentistry— "Say Goodbye to 80s Dentistry!" Here's Part One of our two hour podcast!
Also, for what it's worth— today is Valentine's Day which is when we started this podcast one year ago!
Tarun Agarwal, DDS is considered one of the top dentists in the country. He is a recognized speaker, author, and dental leader. He has been featured on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and News 14 Carolina. Dr. Agarwal has been awarded '40 under 40' Business Leaders by the Triangle Business Journal. He is regularly invited to teach other dentists around the world and recently built a training center within the practice dedicated to sharing his expertise. Most importantly he is a loving husband and dedicated father of three wonderful children. His biggest accolade was being voted 'Best Dad in the World' by 2 of his 3 kids.
Check out T-Bone Speaks at http://3d-dentists.com/t-bone-speaks-podcast/and check out Tarun's practice at http://www.raleighdentalarts.com/
Back in November (Episode 41) we had an aspiring young dental student (currently heading into his senior year of undergrad) named Brandon Evert. He's awesome and on a great track to a successful start of his dental career. We liked him so much that we decided to have him back for an update on his progress through dental school.
Brandon goes back home to Geneva, Chicago when he's not in school which prompted a slightly derailed discussion about the World Series. Justin proves that when you are a successful dentist (like Brandon Evert is going to be) you have no problem going to Game 4 of the World Series and throwing down $1,000 on a table at Cubby's... just to pre-game before the game itself. Oh, the life of a dentist.
He right in the middle of his educational career at Indiana University, expected to graduate in 2018. So, while he is by far our youngest guest to be on the podcast… He proved himself to be quite the budding dentist! Moody even grilled him over interview questions that they would ask while in the process of graduating or certified.
Fun fact: Brandon also follows another passion of his which is rock music. He plays guitar and provides vocals for his band, Chasing 401. They’re pretty cool, so definitely check them out on YouTube!
You may remember Erin Elliott, DDS from her previous episodes on Dentists, Implants and Worms back in June 2016 where she was in Rapid City doing a sleep apnea continued education course for Justin's staff. (Sleeping with Erin Elliott, Pt 1 and 2) Well, she's back this time via Skype from her home in Post Falls, Idaho! We've never said this to anyone else before... but Erin Elliott is our favorite guest. She may as well be called the "Queen of the Worms." How's that for an official title, Erin?
Enjoy, folks!
Dr. Erin Elliott was born and raised in Southern California. She played soccer at Houghton College, a small Christian college in Western New York. She attended dental school at Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she graduated in the top 5 of her class.
Dr. Elliott is committed to attending continuing education classes and is active in the local and state dental organizations and societies. She has a special interest in screening and treating snoring and sleep apnea. In addition, she has authored several articles in national dental journals and lectures extensively. She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She is a diplomat of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy and is now serving as their president."
Dr. Elliott spends her free time with her stay-at-home husband, Tom, who is an active Ironman competitor, and her two sons. She also enjoys spending time with friends, golfing, traveling, playing soccer, reading, and serving her community.
Dr. Tye A Thompson was born in a small mining town in Duncan, AZ. He moved around with his family growing up but claims his home on his grandparents dairy farm in Duncan. After practicing in AZ for 6 years Tye and his wife decided to make Midland their new home. They are excited and proud to be Texans.
Dr. Thompson prides himself in providing exceptional expanded dental care to the community, and is committed to serving patients with the highest level of integrity and skill. He underwent his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University and went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the prestigious University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. The UOP dental program is famous for its intense, hands-on training and its progressive approach to patient care. The “Humanistic Approach” is a way of teaching that each patient is more than just the teeth we treat and that the relationships with our patients are key to understanding the needs of individuals. He values his relationships with his patients and feels blessed to be in a profession where he can foster those relationships.
Outside of his love of dentistry, he enjoy spending time with his wife and three children, the outdoors, snowboarding, jujitsu, and reading. He is a proud Eagle Scout.
Dr. Philip Gordon grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and has lived here most of his life. He received his bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Missouri in Columbia. His desire to learn about anatomical processes and biological sciences with the exposure to his father’s dental office early in life are what influenced his process to attend dental school. He then attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry Dental School where he received his DDS degree. Since then he has received hundreds of hours every year in Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry to stay on the forefront of the latest and greatest dental techniques and advancements.
Dr. Philip Gordon wants to establish great relationships with his patients and give them the best dentistry available. He enjoys all dental procedures, but has particular interests and emphasis in cosmetic smile design, surgical procedures, and implant dentistry. Dr. Gordon and his wife, Lorie, have two young boys, Ben and Jack. They enjoy traveling and spending time with family. Dr. Gordon's commitment to excellence and service is part of what makes our office the best place for cosmetic and general dentistry.
Find out more at http://www.leawoodgordondental.com
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As a licensed dentist, Gerald L. Fairchild, DMD, FICOI, FAAIP is the practice owner dentist. He believes in providing all patients with compassionate care given with dignity and respect. By using a detail-oriented approach and offering durable, natural-looking prosthetics, he’s able to improve smiles and even change lives. A graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, he currently serves patients who travel from Salyersville, Maysville, Ashland and beyond.
Dr. Harder was born and raised in Spokane, Washington; he graduated from Cheney High School. He attended the University of Idaho for three years and was named Freshman Agriculture Student of the Year. He also raced for the university’s alpine ski team. Dr. Harder attended Creighton University School of Dentistry through the Idaho Dental Education Program. He was one of seven students chosen for annual state scholarships to attend the University.
After graduating in 1995, he returned to Moscow, Idaho and worked for one year as an associate. Dr. Harder moved to Moses Lake the following year and purchased an existing practice that has since been renamed Moses Lake Family Dentistry. His professional memberships include the American Dental Association, Grant County Dental Association (former president), and the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics.
Dr. Harder and his wife Cynthia enjoy playing golf and traveling every chance they get. When they aren’t having fun at a Jimmy Buffet concert, you can find them at the ballet recitals and basketball games of their three very active children, Jagen, Amber, and Amanda. Dr. Harder is also an avid outdoorsman and snow skier. Dr. Harder can also be found at the track watching his thoroughbred horses run under the stable name Squatting Dog Stables.
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THE Joshua Austin from The Accidental Geniuses podcast joins us via Skype for one hell of a podcast. Of course, we discuss the usual dental BS— but the true content deep in the core of the podcast is when Josh goes into how you can use dental imaging technology for dick pics. Judging by how NOT CHEAP dental imaging equipment is, they very well may be the worlds most expensive dick pics.
Dr. Joshua Austin is a native San Antonian. After attending Health Careers High School and the University of Texas as an undergrad student, Dr. Austin graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School. UTHSCSA Dental School has been one of the top ranked dental schools in the nation since 1993. Dr. Austin excelled in dental school and was voted president of his graduating class. He capped off a successful senior year by being awarded the Texas Dental Association Outstanding Senior Dental Student award.
Dr. Austin is a member of the prestigious Seattle Study Club, which is a network of professional dental study groups dedicated to ideal comprehensive dental care. Dr. Austin’s other professional memberships include the Academy of General Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the Rotary Club of San Antonio.
Dr. Austin is a published author and lectures nationally on restorative dentistry and reputation management. He has a monthly column and weekly e-Newletter in Dental Economics, the most read dental magazine in the world. In the past, Dr. Austin has served as a faculty member in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at UTHSCSA Dental School. Dr. Austin has received several awards during his dental career. In 2009, the Texas Dental Association honored Dr. Austin by naming him Young Dentist of the Year. In 2010, the Texas Academy of General Dentistry named him New Dentist of the Year, the most prestigious award it gives for dentists who have graduated in the previous 7 years. Dr. Austin has earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry by passing an exhaustive written examination and completing over 500 hours of continuing education. In 2014, Dr. Austin was awarded with a Fellowship in the American College of Dentists for his outstanding commitment to ethics in patient care.
Find out more about Joshua Austin's practice at http://www.joshuaaustindds.com
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! Cheers!
Dr. M. Joe Mehranfar is one of the outstanding dental implantology practitioners in Arizona. After receiving an MS degree in Microbiology from Southern Illinois University, Dr. Mehranfar completed his dental education at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed by implant training at UCLA. Dr. Mehranfar was formerly an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale and at A. T. Still University School of Dentistry and Oral Health in Mesa. Dr. Mehranfar was awarded a Mastership from the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics, and served as general chairperson of all the Academy’s annual meetings since 2007 in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Carefree. He is currently Chairperson-Elect of the implant division of the American Dental Education Association and a recipient of their Pierre Fauchard Award for excellence.
Dr. Mehranfar’s practice extends to general dental offices throughout the state, where he offers
hands-on-training and performs implant surgery for individual dentists, and performs surgical and
prosthodontic implant treatment at his own practice in Phoenix.
Check out Joe's website at http://www.mehranfardentalgroup.com/
The Worms are back from a brief hiatus and, man, does it feel good to be back! Thanks for sticking with us through this little break. Blame Justin's travel schedule and be thankful that Jeff did not decide to go rogue again.
On today's episode, Nick Raithel of Content Corps (aka The Seven Hour Book) explains why every dentist should write and publish their own book using his streamlined process. It can be a useful marketing tool that is often overlooked and not even attempted by your competition due to the time commitment (or potential costs).
For the whole scoop on Content Corps and what they have to offer, please visit their website at http://contentcorps.net/
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Dr. Caputo is a general dentist who practices cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, and restorative dentistry. He always places patient comfort first. He believes that his patients are entitled to the information they need to make educated choices about their oral health. His approach to dentistry is comprehensive and tailored for each patient. Dr. Caputo earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Marquette University.
Following his passion for implant dentistry, Dr. Caputo has spent over one year of dedicated Implantology training to attain credentials to surgically place and restore dental implants. He continues to train with some of the most prominent implant surgeons and prosthetic specialists in the country. He is currently on a multi-year process to become board certified through the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Caputo dedicates a portion of his time teaching at Marquette University School of Dentistry as a part-time clinical professor one day per week. He enjoys following his passion for educating future dentists in a hands-on clinical environment. When he’s not practicing dentistry or teaching, Dr. Caputo is spending time with his wife, Laura, and their fluffy Samoyed, Sable. Currently he is accepting new patients and is looking forward to meeting you!
Visit royshelburne.com for more information!
From Roy, himself:
Most dentists live in fear of litigation but few worry about going to prison. Nonetheless, I went to prison on August 20, 2008 and was released on May 14, 2010. If you'd like, take a deep breath, hold on, and take a ride with me through a health care providers worst nightmare. Take heart....there are ways to prevent what happened to me from happening to you.
Born in Pennington Gap, VA, I was "raised" on a farm in rural southwest Virginia. Growing up there I learned to love the people and the scenery of the Appalachian Mountains. The second of 4 boys born to a High School agriculture teacher and a registered nurse, working on the farm instilled the importance of hard work. I'm deeply thankful to my parents for the example they set for me. I graduated from Pennington High School in 1973, with honors, and was accepted and enrolled at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville the fall semester of that same year. I was a 1977 graduate of the University of Virginia with a double major in Biology and Religious Studies. I applied, was accepted to, and enrolled in the dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University and graduated with honors in 1981, 5th of 115. I returned home in 1981 to start my new practice in my grandfather's hardware store building.
Serving organized dentistry as a former Secretary/Treasurer and President of the southwest Virginia, Component 6, Virginia Dental Association I learned the importance of giving back to the profession. I was honored to be been made a delegate to the Virginia Dental Association's Annual Meeting. I also learned the importance of volunteerism....giving back to my community, state, and world as I had been so richly blessed. I have served for over 7 years with the various Mission of Mercy projects in Virginia and have been a member of a team of short term missionaries with the Baptist Medical Dental Missions International to Honduras, CA for 10 years. All this happened prior to the voluntary surrender of my dental license for revocation after the conviction and prior to sentencing.
The criminal action began as an investigation by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the FBI in 2003 of the dental practice and myself. To this day, we still do not know what or who initiated the action. I was indicted in October of 2006 after evidence was presented twice to the Grand Jury in the western district of Virginia. I was tried in United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Roanoke Division in Abingdon. I was found guilty after a 9 day jury trial on March 6, 2008, of Health Care Fraud, Racketeering, Money Laundering, and Structuring. The money laundering convictions were set aside on July 1, 2008. On July 10, 2008, I was sentenced by the Honorable James P. Jones, of the Western District of Virginia to serve 24 months in Federal Prison with an additional 36 months of supervised probation. I am now serving the 36 month of supervised probation. During the sentencing, the prosecution presented witnesses and evidence to establish, support, and "demonstrate the amount of loss sustained by the victims as result of the offense”. Of the payments that I received during the six and a half years reviewed (payments in excess of three and a half million dollars) that loss was determined to be $17,889.57. In addition, I was ordered on March 6, 2008 to forfeit $200,000 as a result of the RICO and Structuring conviction. A penalty of $75,000 were ordered on July 10, 2008. The restitution represents "restitution to each victim in the full amount of each victim’s losses”. The Government began an appeal of the decision in the criminal case; however, has since abandoned that appeal. The criminal case is now final as a matter law. The government continued their attempts to again prosecute me and the practice via a civil complaint filed on November 6th, 2009. That action was settled without going to trial in February 2013. The civil complaint was based on the same alleged course of action and claims as in the criminal action. For the time being, there are no pending actions against me, but who knows how long that will continue to be the case?
Kevin M. Donlin, D.M.D. is the doctor and owner of We Care Dental in Madison, SD. He is originally from Miller, SD where he was born and raised. Dr. Donlin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from South Dakota State University in May of 2008, and then went on to receive his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ in May of 2012. Kevin is also currently a dentist in the South Dakota Army National Guard. He has been in the Army since February of 2000, is a combat veteran, and is now a Captain.
Dr. Donlin started with We Care Dental in August of 2013 when he purchased the practice from Dr. Gerald Elpert. Kevin and his family have enjoyed settling into the community of Madison. He has been married to his wife Angela since 2006. They have two children, Derrick (5) and Nadine (3). Both children have been having fun participating in numerous activities in town. Kevin is also involved in Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, Madison Rotary Club, member of the Madison VFW, American Dental Association, South Dakota Dental Association, and the South Dakota Academy of General Dentistry.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, hunting, and various construction projects with his father.
Check out Kevin's practice at http://www.wecaredental.com/
When someone moves to a new area... they need to find a dentist, especially for their families. Well, where do they start? How do they make their choice? What sort of seemingly little things are being overlooked when it comes to marketing in the information age?
Justin and Gabe are out of town for this one, so Jeff is at the helm with a good friend of his, Thomas Golden, who is a big fan of the podcast, despite not being a dentist. He knows as much about dentistry as Jeff does, so this should be interesting!
Thomas is a Navy veteran with three kids and a loving wife who have followed him around the country from city to city. He has had his fair share of dental experiences, which makes him a perfect guest for our podcast! We've never quite had just a patient on the show. Usually we have the doctors, the mentors, the scientists, the educators, the marketers, the business managers... but never just a patient to give us some insight.
Take it as you will... if you don't get anything from it, hopefully you were entertained!
Cheers!
Dr. Robert Stanley has been interested in dentistry since spending hours in his grandfather’s dental office in Chicago as a child. After his grandfather passed away, Dr. Stanley became interested in Engineering. He worked at Sony Ericsson in Research Triangle Park as a Senior Project Manager.
Since meeting his wife, Dr. Bobbi Stanley, and being involved with her dental practice, Dr. Robert Stanley realized that he still loved dentistry. He obtained a DDS from the University of North Carolina and joined his wife in practice. Robert Stanley’s dental acumen is a perfect complement to the practice. He enjoys surgery, endodontics, and General Dentistry.
Dr. Robert Stanley is a Diplomate with the International College of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), certified in Oral, IV and Conscious Sedation and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Raleigh-Wake Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) and the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics.
Check out http://www.stanleysmiles.com and http://www.stanleyinstitute.com for more information on Dr. Stanley and his continued education program.
Dr. Mike Freimuth is the owner of ProSmile. Dr. Mike received his dental degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1994. He then completed a general practice residency at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Omaha, NE and has been in private practice since 1995. He is committed to continuing education. Not only taking classes but also devoting his time to teaching continuing education classes to his fellow dentists. Dr. Mike loves spending his time outside of work with wife Bonnie and two beautiful daughters, Emma and Betsy
It's a party in Studio 1-A on the latest episode of Dentists, Implants and Worms! Thanks to Justin's epic Obamacare rant from a couple of episodes ago, a couple of health insurance experts decided to chime in on their take on the Obamacare fiasco.
Tonight's guests are Dawn Knutson and Danielle Dykes. Dawn Knutson works for Midwest Employee Benefits, Inc. and Danielle is an Individual Specialist for the same company.
We also have Rob James back in the studio to chime in on the discussion... always a pleasure!
This special episode, presented by Alan Mead of The Dental Hacks, features a round table recording featuring five of the presenters that will be featured in the upcoming Voices of Dentistry Summit in Nashville, TN on January 27-28th! We feature Dr. Justin Moody from the "Dentists, Implants and Worms" podcast, Jonathan VanHorn from the "Start Your Dental Practice" podcast, Dr. Bilal Saib of "The Passionate Dentist" podcast and Dr. Jon Rogers of "the Dental Guys" podcast. We have some laughs as well as talk about how we started as well as what we see are the main problems facing dentistry as a profession.
Go get your ticket to the Voices of Dentistry Summit! All your favorite dental podcasters in one place doing the thing they do best!
Megan Beckwith, DMD was our latest in-studio guest. She is a local South Dakota dentist who practices out of Sturgis at Schneirber/Beckwith Dental. In this episode, she tells Justin and Gabe more about how she got started in dentistry, where she comes from, why she's here and some of the experiences she has had the opportunity to have as she continues on her career path in dentistry.
For more information on her practice, visit http://www.schneiderdentistry.com/
Shortly before recording this podcast, Justin was informed of a 192% price increase from his insurance company for his group policy. One nearly viral Facebook post and many swear words later, Justin decides to voice his frustrations on our latest episode.
This podcast contains more adult language than normal.
Enjoy, folks!
From Cory Glenn, himself: "It has been said that if you do something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. I can honestly say that I have found this to be true of dentistry. As a dentist in Winchester TN, I feel blessed to be able to combine my love of science and artistic expression into a career that can change people’s lives by restoring their smiles.
I was born in Jonesboro, AR where I lived until completing my undergraduate studies in biology and chemistry at Arkansas State University. I then attended dental school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Following graduation in 2008, I went on to do an additional Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency with a focus on comprehensive care and dental implants. My love of dentistry and desire to excel in it has led me to become a continual student, taking far above the state required 20 hours of education per year (in 2012, I took over 380 hours).
I enjoy collaborating with other dentists on various dental topics and I lecture frequently across the world on the topics of CAD/CAM, conebeam technology and guided dental implants, dental photography, digital smile design, complete dentures, and complex full mouth rehabilitation.
I also hold active memberships in the following organizations:
As much as I love dentistry, the role I’m most proud of is being husband to my beautiful wife Amanda and being Daddy to our 3 precious daughters, Allie, Audrey, and Leah. Amanda is a dental hygienist and maintains an active role in the management of the practice.
On Dec. 26th of 2015, I got news that forever changed me. I was diagnosed with Leukemia. There's nothing like thinking you're going to die to make you really understand what's important in life. For me, that was my faith and my family. I spent the next 8 months doing chemotherapy fighting cancer. Thankfully, my treatment was successful and I'm now in complete remission but the experience has given me a renewed and much deeper perspective on life.
We are members of Winchester First Baptist Church where I enjoy playing guitar and singing in the praise and worship band. Outside of family and dentistry, I love to spend time outdoors cycling, fishing, hunting, woodworking, and doing photography.
http://www.glenndds.com/
Dr. Hoffman is a Nebraska native from Edgar, and received his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, from Midland University. He graduated summa cum laude, and went on to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska, Medical Center College of Dentistry. Dr. Hoffman has been working closely with Dr. Plooster ever since joining the Family and Implant Dentistry team. Dr. Hoffman strives to provide his patients with the perfect smiles through dental implants.
Outside the office, Dr. Hoffman loves to work on his family farm, hunt, fish, and cheer on the Cornhuskers.
Part Two continues with David Harris explaining more about the process of prosecuting an embezzler.