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Watch the Numbers with Tim Lott : Howard Speaks Podcast #34
Tim Lott discusses the most common practice metrics and accounting pitfalls.  Make sure you're comparing apples to apples and maximizing your financial knowledge. Stream Audio Here:                                                                                                 ...  Read More
How Are You Bonding? with Dr. David Hornbrook : Howard Speaks Podcast #33
Dr. David Hornbrook shares exactly what systems he is using in his high-end, cosmetic practice today. From generations of bonding systems to soft tissue lasers, tissue retraction and adhesive cements, Dr. Hornbrook shares the best of the best.  Also hear his list of the Top 5 dental...  Read More
The 20 Struggles That Dentists Face By Running Outdated Technology In Their Practice
Technology is always updating, which may make it hard to keep up with. However, as a dentist, you need to ensure that you offer the latest and greatest tech equipment in your office. If you don’t, here are 20 struggles that you’ll have to face. Clients Will Go Elsewhere Clients...  Read More
Top Practice Mistakes with Sandy Pardue : Howard Speaks Podcast #32
Sandy Pardue and Howard Farran talk about staff problems, lack of systems, staff training, broken appointments, patient retention, and more!  There’s a reason Sandy is considered the gold standard in practice management. Listen to the Show on iTunes  to listen on iTunes Listen to the Audio...  Read More
No Employees, Life Is Good! with Dr. Gigi Huynh a.k.a. 'tinker-bell' : Howard Speaks Podcast #31
When Dr. Huynh’s employees quit on her, she realized she didn’t need them.  Listen as Dr. Howard Farran interviews one of Dentaltown’s favorite townies about practicing solo, the perfect alginate impression, and much more! Listen to the Show on iTunes  to listen on iTunes Listen to the Audio...  Read More
12 Reasons Why Dentists Should Be Punctual In Everyday Life
Medical professionals are often held to higher expectations than your average person. They often times have the health of other people in their hands, so it’s important that they take their job very seriously. Aside from just what they do in the office, dentists should also consider how they...  Read More
 Office Design from the Ground Up with HanH Tran : Howard Speaks Podcast #30
HanH Tran and Dr. Howard Farran discuss common pitfalls of office design and layout.  The biggest problem with having your suppliers design your dental office for free is getting what you paid for. Listen to the Show on iTunes  to listen on iTunes Listen to the Audio Here:                  ...  Read More
Shrinking the Implant Learning Curve with Dr. Emil Verban : Howard Speaks Podcast #29
Dr. Emil Verban taught himself to place implants without taking a $20,000 continuum. Learn how he did it and how to offer affordable implant options to your patients. Listen to the Show on iTunes  to listen on iTunes Listen to the Audio Here:                                                    ...  Read More
Consultant Tip: How to Review a Resume
You are looking for that perfect person to work in the practice. You place an ad and start receiving resumes. Many times resumes look great, but what you see is not always what you get. Have a complete job description prepared in advance. It will be helpful to review it before you start receiving...  Read More
The Business Anarchist's Guide to The Business of Dentistry - It's Been a Couple of Weeks
Jerry here, It's been a couple weeks since I've added a blog post. I'm sure you've been enjoying the bajillions of emails for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, etc. Funny thing is, none of that seemed to help retailers -- and some are saying that American's Buying Habits and Patterns are...  Read More
The Problem with Perfection in Dentistry with Dr. Barry Glassman : Howard Speaks Podcast #28
Dr. Barry Glassman examines the damage that perfectionism in dentistry can do and shares ’The Four Agreements' for success and happiness.  Listen to the Show on iTunes Click here to listen on iTunes Stream the Audio Podcast Here:                                                        ...  Read More
Building Your Implant Practice - Lateral Grafting and Orthodontic TADs
Our practice has managed to grow from basically zero implants to more than many surgeons in our area. How have we done this? The answer is pretty simple – I have travelled an implant journey. What do I mean by this? Basically in the beginning I chose only ‘slam dunk’ cases. ...  Read More
Profitable Guided Implants from Day 1 with Armen Mirzayan : Howard Speaks Podcast #27
Dr. Howard Farran and Dr. Armen Mirzayan talk about the advantages of cone beam, the popularity of guided surgery, and Dr. Mirzayan’s company, CAD-Ray Dental Imaging and Implant Planning Services.  Audio Podcast:                                                                             ...  Read More
"Should I buy a CBCT?" & How to Use It with Dr. Shawneen Gonzalez : Howard Speaks Podcast #26
Dr. Howard Farran and Dr. Shawneen Gonzalez talk about oral radiology, CBCT, CAT scans and more! Listen to the Show on iTunes Click here to listen on iTunes Stream the Podcast Here:                                                                                                       ...  Read More
Tales of a Traveling Hygienist with Andrew Johnston : Howard Speaks Podcast #25
Dr. Howard Farran and Andrew Johnston talk about hygiene, charitable dentistry, travel and more. Audio Podcast:                                                                                                                                                                         ...  Read More
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Uniquely Painful - Analgesia, Sedation and the Science of Pain with Dr. Joseph Choukroun : Howard Speaks Podcast #24
Dr. Howard Farran and Dr. Joseph Choukroun talk about pain management, anesthetics and more. Audio Podcast:                                                                                                                                                                            Howard...  Read More
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Building Your Implant Practice - Lateral Grafting and Orthodontic TADs
Our practice has managed to grow from basically zero implants to more than many surgeons in our area. How have we done this? The answer is pretty simple – I have travelled an implant journey. What do I mean by this? Basically in the beginning I chose only ‘slam dunk’ cases. ...  Read More
Excuse My Venting - Dealing with Restorative-Surgeon Implant Error
Please excuse my rant and don’t misunderstand my intention. Also, I am not saying that this is ALL relationships, but this is reflective of quite a few relationships between general dentists and specialists. My intention here is not to throw any specific person, specialty profession, etc...  Read More
The Buisnes Anarchist's Guide To The Business Of Dentistry - Peanut Butter and the Profit Pill
By Years ago, I learned how to get my Jack Russel, Ruby, to take her medication. I simply stuffed the nasty tasting pill into a spoonful of peanut butter and she devoured it. No hassle. No fuss. As a result, she’s lived a great life as my “best friend” and sole office...  Read More
The Business Anarchist's Guide to The Business of Dentistry - How To Increase Your ROI From Existing Patients Using New Patient Mailings
By Today, I’ve got a really simple, easy tip that pays BIG dividends while showing a little love to your existing patients. I just finished listening to a recorded call that came in from a direct mail piece for my dental office, Wellness Springs Dental® of Salem, and decided I should...  Read More
7 Reasons There is Father Behind the Success of Every Dentist
Seven Reasons There is a Father Behind the Success of Every Dentist Have you ever wondered what motivates someone to become a dentist? After all, there are not a lot of people who look forward to visits to their dentist. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. You’ll often hear people say...  Read More
Is Your Dental Practice Making One of These 10 Common Online Marketing Mistakes?
Online marketing practices are still relatively new, and although they adhere to the same basic principles as real-world marketing strategies, the new medium has dramatically increased both outreach and tracking potential for businesses - assuming that platforms are used effectively. As the owner...  Read More
Howard vs. Howard and the Purging of Dentaltown.com with Dr. Howard Goldstein : Howard Speaks Podcast #23
Dr. Howard Farran and Dr. Howard Goldstein on everything ! Audio Podcast:                                        Howard Speaks Audio Podcast #23 with Dr. Howard Goldstein                            Video Podcast:                                        Howard Speaks Video Podcast #23 with...  Read More
New Patients Inc, Closing the Value Gap with Mark Dilatush : Howard Speaks Podcast #22
Howard Farran and Mark Dilatush go over practice management and marketing. Audio Podcast:                                                                                                    Howard Speaks Audio Podcast #22 with Mark Dilatush                                       Video...  Read More
Consultant Tip: What to Say When a Patient Wants a Filling Instead of a Crown
It's not uncommon that a patient asks if you can do something less expensive than a crown or asks if you can put in a filling instead. Solution: Tell him you certainly can and that you can put a filling in practically anything. Let him know you are not worried about the filling, but that you are...  Read More
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