Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Episode #1691 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Dr. Tony Schicktanz and Dr. Alex Besmer bring a fresh, next-generation perspective to the profession. From building clinical skills in implants and prosthodontics to navigating early career decisions, business growth, and patient psychology, this conversation is candid, insightful, and packed with real-world lessons for young dentists. 🎧 Tune in for an honest, conversational episode on growth, learning, and carving your own path in dentistry. Dr. Tony Schicktanz is a general dentist and emerging clinician with a strong focus on full-mouth rehabilitation, implant surgery, and TMD treatment. A graduate of the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, he currently practices in Tempe, Arizona, where he continues to advance his clinical and business skills. Dr. Schicktanz has completed extensive continuing education in implants, surgical extractions, prosthodontics, and Invisalign, and has a growing interest in personal finance and contract negotiation for dentists. Dr. Alex Besmer is a general dentist practicing in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a unique passion for removable prosthodontics and comprehensive dental care. A graduate of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, he is currently working alongside a prosthodontist while furthering his education through the Pankey curriculum. Dr. Besmer combines his clinical focus with a strong interest in economics and psychology, aiming to better understand patient decision-making and improve case acceptance.

Dr. Kartik Antani, a Top 40 Under 40 dentist who buys and scales practices with expertise in sleep dentistry, TMJ therapy, implants, and operations. He discusses scaling practices while avoiding burnout. Short takes on practical AI uses, serving underserved communities, people as the biggest inefficiency, building systems, and the personal tradeoffs of growth.

Chuck Cohen, Benco Dental leader focused on supply and dental tech, and Dr. Gordon Christensen, longtime prosthodontist and dental educator, discuss AI's role in dentistry. They explore AI as an enabler not a replacement. Topics include radiology and hybrid reads, current AI tools like Overjet and Pearl, robotics, practice workflows, pricing, and changing team roles.

Jay Geier, founder of the Scheduling Institute and author of New Patients Now, helps dentists scale practices with proven systems. They discuss why many dentists resist growth and how systems—not markets—unlock predictable new-patient flow. Conversations cover front-desk accountability, using AI as a tool (not a replacement), and prioritizing training and capacity before expansion.

Jaclyn Nona, CEO and co-founder of Clever Dental Co., helps dental teams master internal marketing. She explains why team-driven, authentic content outperforms agencies. Short hooks, hiring for culture, handling reviews calmly, and using simple systems to build local patient trust are discussed. Practical resources and a 30-day playbook are offered to get practices started.

1686 Wesley Read - PracticeCFO and Practice Orbit : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Wesley Read, CPA, CFP®, is the Founder and CEO of PracticeCFO and Practice Orbit, and a nationally recognized financial strategist for dental practice owners. A former Big 4 accountant at Ernst & Young, Wes left corporate accounting to focus exclusively on helping doctors run more profitable practices and build long-term financial independence through CFO-level guidance. Through PracticeCFO, Wes provides dentists with integrated accounting, tax, payroll, and financial planning services, pairing each client with a dedicated CFO Advisor who understands both their business and personal finances. He is also the creator of Associates On Fire, a free financial education platform for dental associates, and the host of The Dental Board Room Podcast and The Dental Practice Sale Podcast. Wes holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in accountancy from Brigham Young University and is Series 65 licensed.

Bill Rossi, a veteran dental practice management consultant who advises 250+ practices, shares practical, tactical strategies. Topics include staffing and quid pro quo raises, hiring for a year of stability, weekly schedule protection, clinical calibration, onboarding associates, tracking exams, transitioning off PPOs, visibility and website language, and hygiene workflow improvements.

Episode #1684 of Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran explores Finding Your Niche in Dentistry with Dr. Priya Mistry — aka The TMJ Doc. Dr. Mistry shares how focusing on TMJ/TMD, head & neck pain, and dental sleep medicine transformed her practice, and how social media can help dentists clarify their niche, attract the right patients, and grow with purpose. From what to film and post, to why specialization matters more than ever, this episode is packed with practical insight. 🎧 Tune in now https://bit.ly/DUwHF_1684 Dr. Priya Mistry graduated with honors from University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2007 and has been helping her patients smile with comfort and confidence since then. Since meeting her mentor (Dr. Arthur L Parker) in 2018, Dr. Mistry has focused on taking care of patients with TMJ/TMD and head & neck pain. She is fortunate to have received 3 years of intensive hands-on training from Dr. Parker – who had been treating patients with TMJ disorders for over 40 years! Additionally, Dr. Mistry has received Diplomate status from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, making her one of the few providers in the area who is qualified to effectively treat Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliance Therapy. She is also a DTR Fellow and an active member of ICCMO!

Dr. Christian Stanfield is a dentist, entrepreneur, and the founder of Elevate Dental Consulting where he helps dentists turn their practices into high-profit, low-stress businesses that actually support their lives. After graduating in 2020, Dr. Stanfield went all in, buying and merging three practices (soon to be 4) into one thriving location: Glendale Gentle Dentistry. Paving a way in one of Arizona's most saturated markets, that bold move helped him hit seven-figure profitability while cutting stress and building a model that dentists can replicate in ANY market. Today, he's on a mission to teach practice owners how to build wealth, reclaim their time, and fall back in love with dentistry through smarter systems, leadership, and strategy, not just more chair time. Website: elevateyourdental.com Instagram: @elevatedentalcoaching Elevate Dental Academy on Teachable: The Profitable Dentist Academy Practice: glendalegentledentistry.com

Evan Sampson is a practicing attorney with the law firm, Post and Schell. Evan has been representing dentists and dental organizations for over a decade in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. Not only has Evan counseled dentists in an outside counsel capacity, he has also served in-house with multi-site organizations including the largest dental support organization in New Jersey. Given Evan's in-house counsel background, he brings a pragmatic and business-minded approach to help dentists achieve their goals. Episode #1682 of Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran dives into the legal side of dentistry with attorney Evan Sampson of Post & Schell — a seasoned expert who has spent over a decade guiding dentists through transactional, regulatory, and litigation challenges. From practice transitions and corporate practice rules to billing risks, employment law, HIPAA, marketing compliance, and more, Evan breaks down the real-world legal issues dentists face every day — and how to reduce risk with practical, business-minded strategies. 🎧Tune in now https://bit.ly/DUwHF_1682 Disclaimer: This interview does not constitute legal or tax advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.