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Drs. Mike DeLuke and Mark Levi : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1727
In this two-guest episode, Howard Farran brings together two clinicians unafraid to challenge the status quo. Dr. Michael DeLuke is a board-certified orthodontist who graduated valedictorian from SUNY Stony Brook and served as Chief Resident at UConn before owning DeLuke Orthodontics for nearly two...  Read More
Categories: Pediatric, Public Health
A college student keeps pain relievers in every backpack pocket. A busy professional blames long workdays for the pressure behind the eyes. A parent assumes stress is causing the dull ache that returns several times a week. Headaches are so common that many people learn to live with them without...  Read More
Categories: Public Health
A teenager and their older sibling sit in the same dental office on the same day. Both want straighter teeth, yet their treatment plans look completely different. One receives clear aligners designed around a digital scan, while the other is given a customized approach that accounts for jaw growth,...  Read More
Categories: Public Health
A child finishes dinner and sits quietly watching television. Nothing seems unusual. Yet, without anyone noticing, the tongue rests low in the mouth while the lips remain slightly open. This small habit may seem harmless, but over months and years, it can influence how the teeth develop, how the...  Read More
Categories: Public Health
Dr. Chanelle Small : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1723
In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. Chanelle Small, an endodontist who earned her Certificate of Endodontics from Tufts and both her DDS and undergraduate degree from Howard University, and who served as a Clinical Instructor at Columbia. Beyond founding Midtown Endodontics in New...  Read More
Dr. Bob Dokhanchi : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1721
In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. Bob "Dee" Dokhanchi — a private practice dentist since 1993, entrepreneur, media publisher, and tireless advocate for the profession. A 1992 graduate of Loyola University Chicago College of Dental Surgery, Bob has earned a reputation as a...  Read More
Joseph Hogan, CEO of Align Technology : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1720
In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Joseph Hogan, President and CEO of Align Technology — the company behind Invisalign and the iTero scanner. Hogan brings an extraordinary executive background to the conversation, having led ABB, a $40 billion global automation company, and spent 25...  Read More
The American Sleep and Breathing Academy - Part 3 : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1718
In this four-guest roundtable — part three of the show's airway and sleep series — Howard Farran brings together a genuinely multidisciplinary panel: Patrick McKeown, an internationally recognized breathing expert, author of eleven books, and creator of MyoTape and the modern Buteyko approach; Dr....  Read More
Categories: Pediatric, Public Health
The American Sleep and Breathing Academy - Part 2 : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1715
In this roundtable — part two of the show's airway and sleep series recorded around an ASBA gathering — Howard Farran sits down with three leaders working at the intersection of dentistry, sleep, and medicine: Dr. Luann Hall, a UCSF-trained "recovering pediatric dentist," minimally invasive...  Read More
Dr. Eric Recker : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1714
Dr. Eric Recker : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1714 In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. Eric Recker — a dentist of 24 years, keynote speaker, author, pilot, mountain climber, and success coach based in Pella, Iowa — for a candid conversation about burnout and the path back...  Read More
Whether from injury, decay, or , losing a tooth is something many adults face, and it can affect far more than appearance. A gap changes how you chew and speak, and over time it can cause neighboring teeth to shift and the underlying bone to shrink. Dental implants have become the preferred...  Read More
Categories: Public Health
You might be doing it right now without realizing it. Clenching and grinding the teeth, known as , is remarkably common, and because much of it happens during sleep, many people have no idea it is going on until a dentist spots the signs or a partner mentions the sound. Left unchecked, bruxism can...  Read More
Categories: Public Health
A smile is one of the first things people notice, and feeling self-conscious about it can quietly affect . Cosmetic dentistry exists to address exactly that, offering ways to improve the appearance of teeth that are stained, chipped, gapped, or misshapen. The field has advanced considerably, and...  Read More
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Say the words root canal and most people wince. The procedure has become shorthand for something unpleasant, to the point that its name is used as a metaphor for misery. That reputation is not just unfair, it is outdated. A root canal is a routine, tooth-saving treatment that, thanks to modern...  Read More
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Pregnancy and the  bring a whirlwind of changes, and dental care is easy to push down the priority list during it all. Yet this is a season when oral health deserves extra attention, both for the parent and, before long, for the child. Understanding the connections helps new and expecting...  Read More
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, known medically as halitosis, is something almost everyone experiences occasionally and many people worry about privately. Beyond the morning breath that fades after brushing, persistent bad breath can be a genuine source of self-consciousness. The reassuring news is that it almost always has a...  Read More
Categories: Public Health
Almost everyone has felt it: a sudden, sharp twinge when biting into ice cream, sipping hot coffee, or breathing in cold air.  is one of the most common dental complaints, and while it is often minor, it can also be a signal that something needs attention. Understanding what causes it helps you...  Read More
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A tooth does not become severely damaged overnight. In many cases, the process begins with a small cavity that causes little or no discomfort. Because there is no immediate pain, treatment is often postponed. Meanwhile, bacteria continue moving deeper into the tooth. By the time chewing becomes...  Read More
Categories: Public Health
Between work, school, and the endless logistics of , few things are as valuable as simplicity. That is a big part of the appeal of a family dentist, a practice equipped to care for patients of every age, from a toddler's first tooth to a grandparent's implants. But the benefits go well beyond the...  Read More
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Few things make people feel more self-conscious than teeth that have yellowed or dulled over the years, and few improvements feel as rewarding as getting that brightness back. Whitening is now one of the most popular cosmetic dental services there is, but the range of options, from drugstore...  Read More
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Preventive dentistry has long been considered the foundation of oral healthcare. While restorative procedures often receive the most attention, the greatest long-term benefits frequently come from identifying and addressing problems before they require extensive treatment. For patients in Tucson...  Read More
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Ellen Bösl : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1708
In this episode, Howard Farran is joined by Ellen Bösl, Vice President of Research and Development at Solventum, where she leads the strategy and execution of the Global Dental Solutions R&D organization. A chemical engineer by training with a 25-year career spanning Solventum and 3M — including...  Read More
Drs. Jessica and Richard Marn : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1704
In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Drs. Jessica and Richard Marn — a wife-and-husband team whose combined expertise in pediatric dentistry and anesthesiology has led them to a mission-driven focus on sedation safety in dental and oral surgery practices. Jessica is a board-certified...  Read More
If you have started looking into straightening your teeth with clear trays, you have probably noticed that one  dominates the conversation. It has become so well known that many people use it as a synonym for clear aligners in general. The reality is that clear aligner treatment is a broad...  Read More
Categories: Public Health
It is easy to think of orthodontic treatment as a transaction with a clear beginning and end. You get braces or aligners, you wear them for a while, you finish, and you move on. In reality, the best orthodontic care is built on a relationship that extends well beyond the active treatment, and the...  Read More
Categories: Public Health
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