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1429 Seth Calish, Matt Havass & Cole Herzik of Dental Student Vibes : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Seth Calish attended Florida State University and was a brother of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, is an Eagle Scout, and later earned a Master’s in Medical Science at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He is currently a 3rd Year Dental student in Florida and has held many...  Read More
The implications of different particle sizes in airborne infection control.
Research finds that particle size is the most important determinant of aerosol behavior. Many existing recommendations have been based on older studies, however over the last 20 years numerous investigators have directly measured the particle size of infectious aerosols emitted from coughing and...  Read More
Free Coronavirus Resources for Business Owners
Important - Some FFCRA exemptions have been called into question through a court case on 8/3/2020. Please read our interim guidance  Figuring out how to get through the many problems posed by the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be a challenge for employers now and for the foreseeable future.   ...  Read More
1422 American Dental Association President Dr. Chad Gehani and Executive Director Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Chad P. Gehani, an endodontist from Queens, New York, is president of the American Dental Association. Since 2014, Dr. Gehani has served as the Second District Trustee to the ADA Board of Trustees, and was a delegate in the House of Delegates from 2000 to 2014. Dr. Gehani was previously the...  Read More
1420 Eric Shirley, President of Patterson Dental, on the Dental Profession in 2020 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Eric Shirley is the President of Patterson Dental, a leading, value-added distributor focused on providing best-in-class products, services and technology to the dental and animal health markets. Prior to joining Patterson, Eric held leadership positions at Midmark, Dentsply International and...  Read More
1419 The Future of Virus Testing with Seray Cicek of LSK Technologies : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Seray Cicek is a medical technology innovator and synthetic biology enthusiast. She holds a MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences and BASc in Engineering Science (Biomedical) from the University of Toronto. Her strong interest in synthetic biology led her to pursue graduate studies in Keith Pardee’s lab....  Read More
The important question dental patients are asking right now.
Knowing what your patients are concerned about is key to running a successful dental practice but can be difficult to truly know.  Luckily, we have insight into “the minds of the people” using a bit of digital savvy. At Vaniman, we continuously look for insight into how we can help improve the...  Read More
1415 Make Your Own Masks with Dr. Spencer Zaugg : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Spencer Zaugg received his bachelor degrees in chemistry and microbiology at Weber State University then earned his doctorate in dental medicine at Southern Illinois University. Following dental school, he completed a 1 year full-time fellowship in implant dentistry at SIUE- SDM. He attends...  Read More
Can HEPA air purifiers filter out the COVID-19 virus?
The short answer is we don’t have any direct research to verify if a HEPA air purifier reduces transmission of COVID-19 however, , “we can infer from what we know for similar viruses, like SARS, there is reason to think air purifiers might help in some situations.” How does HEPA filtration work?...  Read More
225: Comfortable = Vulnerable
Comfort equals complacent! Did you know that when you reach a good spot in your practice and think you can breathe easy, that’s when your business can become susceptible to areas of weakness? There’s nothing wrong with celebrating your victories, but make sure you keep yourself honest — that’s what...  Read More
1409 Implementing Airway Treatment with Lauren Gueits RDH, Dr. Ben Miraglia, Rachel Smith RDH & Kevin Ohlendorf of Airway Health Solutions : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Airway Health Solutions is a unique "airway focused" dental consultancy and CE platform helping dental practices implement treatment modalities to intercept Sleep Disordered Breathing via growth & development of the jaws. This includes utilizing clear aligner therapy, myofunctional/expansion...  Read More
Watermelon - Nature's Toothbrush
So sweet, so cool and so red  So green and so nice  Cool you down, just like ice  Take a taste, and see why  If you hot, or dry, just take a slice. Eat your fill  Cool you down! Yes, it will.  - Herbie Hancock, Watermelon Man  Coronavirus or not it’s summertime, and nothing says summertime better...  Read More
New Dentists in Uncharted Waters: Dentistry After COVID-19
Howard recently spoke to members of the Connecticut State Dental Association and gave advice for new dentists entering the profession in the wake of COVID-19. VIDEO - DUwHF #1408 - Howard Farran AUDIO - DUwHF #1408 - Howard Farran   Read More
Re-opening a Dental Office in the Pandemic Epicenter with Dr. Todd Bertman
Greenwich Village dentist  "We are at 25% capacity right now, and expect to be at 25% for another year," says Bertman. "Some people are scared to death to come in and some want to come in. You have to be safe about this. It's the new normal."   For nearly 18 years, Dr. Todd Bertman, the owner of ,...  Read More
CDC Removes Dental Aerosol Patient Wait Time - ADA Counters
In a recent update to it’s , the CDC has removed the 15 minute wait time between patients after dental aerosol generating procedures. The ADA countered by advising against this. CDC Updates Dental Setting Recommendations The CDC updated dental aerosol and engineering controls (mostly related...  Read More
224: ~ Patient Flow ~ Perfecting Contact
June has a theme! That’s right, this month the Dental A-Team is ALL ABOUT patient flow; perfecting that contact with your patient every step of the way. In this episode, Kiera talks about the first two steps of working directly with patients: initial contact and first arrival. Her tips for each...  Read More
223: Getting Team Feedback: 360 Awareness
Kiera’s back with a quick tactical tip — this time about how to receive feedback from your team, how often to do it, and how to implement it. Her favorite way to do it: anonymous surveys! By sending out surveys every quarter (or at least twice a year), you can make your office a better place. Your...  Read More
221: The Fundamentals of Onboarding
First, know that next week The Dental A-Team is making a big announcement! Second, it’s time to talk about how to bring on new staff the best way possible: with 30-60-90 day scorecards! The DAT has a process for how to help you out, helping you break down everything you want your new team members...  Read More
220: How to Be Effective Virtually
Virtual is the new in-person. Today, Kiera’s responds to a listener question from the office manager of a virtual practice: How do I keep my team connected? The Dental A-Team is perfect for answering this because it’s a virtual company, too! Kiera shares and explains the following tips for keeping...  Read More
219: Best Prep for Ownership
Kiera is joined by Dr. Nick and Dr. Whitney Forsythe, a stellar dental duo out of Mount Vernon, Washington. The Forsythes just passed their one-year milestone of practice ownership, and in this episode, talk with Kiera about what they learned along the way and tips for others seeking to do the...  Read More
218: Believe in What You’re Selling
The lovely Kayelee Taylor is back on the pod with Kiera! The duo talks about how to best close cases, leads, and sales — successfully educating your patients to buy the service appropriate for them. The tips:           Have good calibration with your doctor               Adopt a ‘buy or die’...  Read More
217: … And THAT’S How You Get a Raise
Kiera has hiring tips! She talks in this episode both from the employer AND employee perspective on how to give and get raises. First and foremost: Instill the idea that raises shouldn’t be expected, but earned. A raise is dependent upon the value each person brings to the company. Team members,...  Read More
 216: Sexy Titles & Hiring Team Members
YIKES, are you understaffed because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Kiera and the Dental A-Team is here to save your day! When your office is understaffed, it can put pressure on the rest of the team. But it doesn't HAVE to. You can actually become your most efficient selves. Listen to this episode,...  Read More
215: COVID Recession: Where Should You Invest?
Paul Moore — founder, CEO, and fund manager of Wellings — is back on the podcast to talk with Kiera about the reality of what the COVID-19-influenced recession is looking like, and how YOU can invest to help both yourself and others. There’s a ton of information here, topics including: the four...  Read More
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