Episode #1690 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Dr. Kartik Antani shares real-world lessons on scaling dental practices, avoiding burnout, and building smarter systems.

From buying and growing multiple practices to identifying inefficiencies and improving profitability, Dr. Antani dives into what actually works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to sustainable growth. Plus, insights on leadership, AI in practice, and managing the pressures dentists face every day.

🎧 A must-listen for dentists looking to grow without burning out.

#DentistryUncensored #DentalPracticeGrowth #BurnoutPrevention #DentalLeadership #PracticeManagement

Dr. Kartik Antani is a Top 40 Under 40 dentist with expertise in sleep dentistry, TMJ therapy, dental implants, and group practice operations. Having purchased and scaled multiple practices, he brings a rare blend of clinical insight and operational strategy, with a focus on reducing inefficiencies, improving profitability, and creating sustainable practice models. He frequently writes and speaks on patient education, leadership, burnout, and the evolving role of AI in dentistry, drawing from both personal experience and real-world implementation. Passionate about helping dentists think bigger while maintaining balance and fulfillment, he offers a grounded perspective on building high-performing practices without sacrificing well-being.

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Episode #1689 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, three industry leaders—Dr. Edward Rossomando, Dr. Gordon Christensen, and Chuck Cohen—come together for a wide-ranging discussion on the present and future impact of AI in dentistry.

From clinical innovation to practice management and education, this roundtable explores how students, new grads, and experienced dentists can stay ahead of the curve as technology rapidly reshapes the profession.

🎧 Insightful, forward-thinking, and packed with practical perspective on what AI means for the future of dental care.

#DentistryUncensored #AIinDentistry #DentalInnovation #FutureOfDentistry #DentalTechnology

Dr. Edward Rossomando is an emeritus professor at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, scientist, inventor, and founder of the discipline of Biodontics. With a DDS from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD from Rockefeller University, he has authored 200+ research papers, founded multiple technology-focused companies, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Dental Hypotheses.

Dr. Gordon Christensen is a practicing prosthodontist and internationally recognized dental educator, Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses, and Co-Founder of the Clinicians Report Foundation. He has delivered over 45,000 hours of continuing education worldwide and is a leading voice in evidence-based dentistry and clinical innovation.

Chuck Cohen is the Managing Director of Benco Dental Company, a third-generation, family-owned dental distributor focused on innovation and long-term customer relationships. Under his leadership, Benco emphasizes advancing new technologies to help dental professionals stay at the forefront of patient care.

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1688 Jay & Flint Geier : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Jay Geier is the founder of the Scheduling Institute, Practice Growth Institute, and Net Worth Institute, and author of New Patients Now. Since 1997, his training organizations have helped more than 35,000 doctors and teams grow private practices through proven systems for new patient acquisition, case acceptance, and business value creation. He also hosts The Private Practice Playbook podcast.

Flint Geier is the President of the Scheduling Institute, where he leads strategic growth, operations, and implementation of programs focused on patient experience, marketing, and treatment acceptance. Together, Jay and Flint work to help independent dental practices scale sustainably, improve profitability, and build long-term enterprise value.

Howard welcomes Jay and Flint to talk about building thriving, independent dental practices. From attracting more new patients to creating exceptional patient experiences and increasing treatment acceptance, they share the systems and strategies that have impacted over 35,000 doctors and teams worldwide.

Learn the difference between the Scheduling Institute and the Practice Growth Institute, how to scale growth without relying on more marketing, and what it really takes to build a practice that delivers long-term value.

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Episode #1685 of Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran explores 12 Practical Tips for Practice Management with Bill Rossi.

Bill Rossi is a nationally recognized dental practice management consultant with over 35 years of experience helping dentists grow more profitable, efficient, and sustainable practices. Through Advanced Practice Management, Bill and his team are actively involved in the ongoing management of 250+ dental practices across the Upper Midwest.

Each month, Bill analyzes more than $30 million in dental activity and conducts 600+ on-site consultations annually, giving him a uniquely deep and practical perspective on what truly works in real-world dentistry. His approach is tactical, data-driven, and focused on delivering measurable results dentists can implement immediately.

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Episode #1687 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Jaclyn Nona, CEO & co-founder of Clever Dental Co., to talk about a smarter, more sustainable way to market your dental practice.

This episode breaks down why internal marketing beats outsourcing, how your own team can build trust, culture, and patient loyalty, and why authenticity and consistency matter more than polished agency content. If you’ve ever felt stuck between doing nothing or overpaying an agency, this conversation is for you.

Jaclyn Nona is the CEO and co-founder of Clever Dental Co., a platform dedicated to helping dental teams master internal marketing through clear systems, training, and trust-based strategies. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience working alongside dentists and practice managers, Jaclyn built Clever out of necessity—after seeing firsthand how effective internal marketing could be, and how little guidance existed to help teams do it well.

She has created 25+ marketing courses and resources used by dental offices nationwide and has published articles with Dentaltown and Orthotown on topics including social media, staffing, practice culture, and patient trust. Jaclyn is a member of AADOM, DeW, and the American Marketing Association. When she’s not working, she enjoys life with her energetic family and their golden retriever, Murphy.

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Episode #1684 of Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran explores Finding Your Niche in Dentistry with Dr. Priya Mistry — aka The TMJ Doc. ( / @thetmjdoc )

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.

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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!

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In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. Sonia Szamocki, Oxford-trained physician and Founder and CEO of 32Co, a UK-based AI-powered health tech platform bringing specialist-level care to high street dental practices. Dr. Szamocki shares her journey from emergency medicine and ophthalmology to Boston Consulting Group and ultimately to founding 32Co — driven by a conviction that technology, not more specialists, is the key to solving access in healthcare. The conversation explores how 32Co is tackling two major areas — orthodontics and sleep medicine — by connecting general dentists with specialist oversight, AI-driven workflows, and full compliance infrastructure. With 90% of the UK population within 30 minutes of a 32Co dentist, the platform is also pioneering the bridge between dentistry and mainstream medicine through its patient-facing sleep brand, Aerox Health. Howard and Dr. Szamocki also compare the UK and US healthcare landscapes and what each can learn from the other.

Episode #1695 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Dr. Sonia Szamocki — Oxford-trained physician, founder, and CEO of 32Co — to talk about using AI to bring specialist-level care to everyday dental practices.

From clear aligners to sleep apnea, 32Co is quietly reshaping how dentistry and medicine connect — and why that gap has cost patients for far too long.

🎧 A fascinating look at what happens when a doctor decides to fix a broken system.

#DentistryUncensored #DentalAI #HealthTech #DentalInnovation #SleepApnea #Orthodontics #32Co

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In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. William Cliff, practicing endodontist and Founder and CEO of Asesso Health. With over 28 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cliff shares how repeated frustration with undiagnosed TMJ and bruxism patients led him to create a first-of-its-kind integrated solution — combining a dentist-designed grind guard, a proprietary sensor module, and a mobile app that tracks grinding intensity, sleep quality, and jaw pain over time. The conversation explores the gap between tooth pain and jaw pain, why traditional night guards fail patients, and how real-time data is changing the way dentists and patients approach treatment and accountability.

Episode #1694 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Dr. William Cliff — endodontist, founder, and CEO of Asesso Health — to talk about one of dentistry's most underserved problems: TMJ and bruxism.

After 28 years of watching patients struggle with ineffective night guards and undiagnosed jaw pain, Dr. Cliff built something new — the first integrated solution that tracks real-time grinding data and measurable improvement over time.

🎧 Tune in to hear how better tools and smarter technology are finally giving patients real answers.

#DentistryUncensored #TMJ #Bruxism #DentalInnovation #AsessoHealth #DentalTech

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In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. David Weber, a third-generation dentist practicing in Michigan City, Indiana, and co-founder of Restore Dental Lab, Restore Dental Education, and Clever Dental Co. Dr. Weber shares the lessons learned moving from associate to owner, and from solo practice to group model — including the unexpected challenges of each transition. The conversation digs into the rewards and pitfalls of hiring new graduates, what it takes to build a strong team culture, and why so many dentists are stepping back from ownership just as corporate consolidation accelerates. Dr. Weber makes a compelling case for dentist-owned regional groups as a meaningful alternative to private equity — and asks a harder question: why are dentists forfeiting control of their own industry?

Episode #1696 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Dr. David Weber — third-generation dentist, AGD Fellow, and co-founder of Restore Dental Lab, Restore Dental Education, and Clever Dental Co. — to talk about what it really takes to build and grow a dentist-owned practice in today's market.

From solo owner to group practice, hiring new grads, and pushing back against PE consolidation — this is an honest conversation about protecting the soul of private dentistry.

🎧 Tune in for a grounded, real-world perspective on ownership, growth, and the future of independent dentistry.

#DentistryUncensored #PrivatePractice #DentalOwnership #DentalBusiness #DSO #DentalLeadership

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