Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Dr. David Lee, a recent dental school graduate, discusses the dilemma of choosing a specialty, the classical approach to learning orthodontics, exploring orthodontic programs, salary differences between general dentists and orthodontists, and provides advice and encouragement for a future in orthodontics.

Dr. Monzer Shakally, a Syrian refugee turned dentist, discusses his journey to becoming a successful dentist in the United States and the challenges faced by dentists. He talks about his involvement in organized dentistry, working with the Arizona Dental Association, and his passion for political involvement. The podcast also explores his experiences with student loans, the rising tuition costs in dental school, and the importance of specialization in dentistry.

Adam Marburger is a serial entrepreneur that lives his life in the following buckets; automotive, real estate, insurance, dental, and martial arts. His tremendous track record in retail automotive landed him the title of "Automotive News 40 under 40" in 2018, which launched him as one of the most sought-after coaches in the industry. Adam is the co-founder of the Dental Protection Group. The DPG specializes in helping dental practices build wealth in the most tax friendly environments via dental warranties. Max Zanan is a seasoned reinsurance industry expert with over 20 years of experience in sales, compliance, and management consulting. His goal is to help car dealers and dental practices improve profitability while increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Zanan published five best-selling books on the topic of car dealership management. Zanan is a thought leader and disrupter; he is ready to introduce dental industry to the battle-tested wealth-building strategies from automotive retail. https://www.dentalprotectiongroup.com Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

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, implant dentistry and Invisalign® orthodontics. Dr. Chao takes pride in his work and is very patient and gentle. In his spare time, Dr. Chao loves to ballroom dance and hike with his two dogs, Tasha and Louie. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Dr. Irving Chao, a highly honored dentist, discusses topics such as mentoring young dentists, the pros and cons of private practices vs dental service organizations, work-life balance for new dentists, the importance of mental and physical health in dentistry, approaching others with positivity and problem-solving, learning from mistakes, and the benefits of attending professional development courses and conferences.

Dr. Rhonda Kalasho, a dental expert trained in implants, wisdom teeth extractions, and advanced Endodontics, discusses managing debt and career choices for new dental school graduates, red flags of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), challenges faced by dental school graduates, financial aspects of starting a dental practice, differences between Invisalign and knockoff clear aligners, and the composition of the dental team.

This podcast discusses whether new dentist graduates should focus on specialized procedures or bread and butter dentistry. It emphasizes the importance of finding a skilled conductor and advises against joining dental service organizations with high dentist turnover rates.

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