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Patients, Patients, Patience?
What is the fundamental asset being conveyed in the sale of a dental practice? Nope, it is not how much revenue or EBITDA the practice generates.   It is THE PATIENT BASE! This applies primarily to practices providing hygiene services be they a) general dentistry, or b) pediatric and periodontic...  Read More
Our National Hygiene Conundrum
Current State: A confluence of events over the last several years has created the most challenging workforce environment to date for practices seeking to hire and retain dental hygienists (“RDH”).            The COVID Era caused middle-level providers across all healthcare verticals to leave their...  Read More
#52 - Colonel Nathan R. Jessep and Fluoride
Colonel Nathan R. Jessep (A Few Good Men) is a defender of freedom and has a strong exterior. Fluoride is a defender of teeth and provides teeth with a strong exterior. Join Star Wars School of Dentistry on Episode 52 to learn about the benefits of fluoride, types of fluoride, and fluoride delivery...  Read More
1659 Dr. Gordon Christensen on All Things Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) and Co-Founder and CEO for Clinicians Report Foundation (CR) and a practicing prosthodontst in Provo, Utah. PCC is an international continuing education organization that provides courses and videos for all dental...  Read More
1657 Dr. Todd McGovern on Building a Happy Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Born and raised in Eastern Montana, the geographic center of nowhere in the United States, Todd McGovern admired his small town dentist who sat weekly in the front row of his Catholic church wearing a dapper blue blazer, surrounded by his camera-ready family. At age 26, along with his beautiful new...  Read More
1654 Comfort Dental CEO Dr. Rick Kushner's Fantastic Five Keys to Great Practice Management : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Rick A. Kushner is President, Founder, CEO and CFO of Comfort Dental, the largest and most successful dental franchise in the world. He graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1977.  Dr. Kushner has always advocated, taught and pioneered the concept of accessible, fair priced...  Read More
Providers Unite!
#50 - What Would (Darth Vader) Say?
Daily and weekly, dental professionals are put in situations where we may not know what to say or how to react. On Episode 50, find out how some of our favorite Star Wars characters may respond to a variety of patient comments and actions. Also, learn how we as dental professionals should respond....  Read More
#49 - The One Where Chandler Bing is a Dental Student
Join the Star Wars School of Dentistry to honor Matthew Perry, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 54. SWSoD discusses how Matthew's most famous character, Chandler Bing, would have navigated some of the different scenarios he may encounter in dental school.  Whether you are a Star Wars...  Read More
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1648 Dr. Irving Chao on What to Look for When Becoming an Associate Dentist : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Irving Chao was awarded high honors and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific’s School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He continued to receive postgraduate training at UCLA School of Dentistry in areas of cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy,...  Read More
1647 Dr. Irving Chao on What To Look For In An Associate Dentist : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Irving Chao was awarded high honors and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific’s School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He continued to receive postgraduate training at UCLA School of Dentistry in areas of cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy,...  Read More
#120: Dental Caries: Risk, Treatment, and prevention
One of the major diseases we help patients to manage is dental caries (tooth decay). As a student, you will learn all about the formation of enamel. As a clinician, you will need to know all the ways in which dental caries can be managed to help your patients combat the disease.  Understand the...  Read More
Categories: Hygiene, Prevention
#47 - Hondo Ohnaka and Dental Myths
Hondo Ohnaka was a Weequay pirate who was prone to half truths and sometimes full lies. On Episode 47, Hondo helps the Star Wars School of Dentistry dispel many of the dental myths that are circulating throughout the galaxy. Join SWSoD to find out what is true and what is false in dentistry. ...  Read More
Paradigm Shift In Caries Treatment
#45 - The Sith (and Dental) Rule of Two
Sith Lords have a Rule of Two, which allows for only two Sith to exist at any given time. Dentistry also has it's own rule of two. Join the Star Wars School of Dentistry to learn about the Dental Rule of Two and see what it has in common with the Sith's.  Whether you are a Star Wars fan, a dental...  Read More
Healthy Mouth Healthy Brain with Anne Rice
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Same Team Part II with Dr. Alfredo Arauz
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