Dentistry Uncensored With Howard Farran

Howard sat down with International Director at Pentron Japan Inc, Noritoshi Iwata. They discussed the differences in endodontic therapy, implantology, and general dentistry between Japanese and American dentists. Noritoshi Iwata has worked in the dental industry for over 23 years.   www.Pentron.com

Dr. Loh graduated from the University of Singapore in 1976 and obtained his Master of Dental Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 1982 through a scholarship awarded by the National University of Singapore. He was a full time instructor in the National University of Singapore until 1986. He is a visiting professor at the department of orthodontics, Wenzhou Medical College, China.   He was the Honorary General Secretary of the Singapore Dental Association in 1986-1988. He founded the Association of Orthodontists, Singapore in 1991 and was the President for the first 2 years. He was the President of the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society 2010-2012.   Dr. Loh has given presentations in Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.   www.AlohaDental.sg

Dr Krishnan is Internationally renowned as the creator of one of the world's most popular adult cosmetic orthodontic systems - CFAST (Cosmetically Focused Adult Straight Teeth).   He qualified from Dundee University in 1993 and his practice in Edinburgh has been Highly Commended as best Specialist Practice in Scotland and voted best Private Practice in East Scotland. Dr Krishnan has also recognised as one of Scotland's outstanding dentists in the Dentistry Awards.   Dr Krishnan lectures extensively internationally primarily on cosmetically focused orthodontics, in which he has pioneered revolutionary new concepts using the C-FAST Cosmetic Tooth Alignment System.   C-FAST is now one of the world's largest providers of Cosmetic Orthodontics with a presence in UK, USA, Middle East, South East Asia, and Australia.   www.cfastresults.com

Dr. Wayne Hickory has been an authority in the orthodontics field for over 25 years.   As an early adopter of many innovative technologies used throughout the industry today, and with a background in orthodontic research and instruction, Dr. Hickory is an expert in both traditional and modern orthodontic methods. His unique fusion of highly personalized care, leading-edge technology, and authentic, transparent patient relationships creates beautiful, straight, healthy smiles that patients can’t wait to rave about to their friends and family.   Teaching & Consulting: Both patients and colleagues pursue Dr. Hickory’s expertise. As a former full-time professor at the Orthodontic Departments of both the University of Amsterdam and the University of Maryland, Dr. Hickory regularly consults in orthodontic practices and teaches courses to dentists and orthodontists throughout the world. Dr. Hickory also has a special interest in teaching abroad along with hosting orthodontists from Europe and Asia for advanced c

We are in Johor Bahru, Malaysia visiting Dr. Steven Phun BDS who graduated in 1990 from Dental School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Dr. Phun has two dentist associates: Dr. Saw Woon Ling BDS & Dr. Ron Ng BDS. Dr. Steven Phun BDS has taught for www.POSOrtho.com since 2009 which was founded by Dr Don McGann DDS in California. Dr Phun teaches ortho in Bejing, Bangkock, Medan, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur.

Today’s episode takes place in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Howard visited the dental office of Dr Matthew Hong, BDS. Dr Hong graduated from dental school in Sydney Australia in 1997. He is licensed to practice in Singapore, the UK, Australia, and Malaysia. Dr. Matthew Hong has the only Sirona Dentsply Cerec CAD-CAM in Malaysia. His wife Zoe is Mrs Malaysia Universe 2015 and is the spokesperson for Sirona Asia Pacific.

Howard sat down with Edward Zuckerberg to talk about the new Facebook Livestream feature and it’s marketing potential for dentists.

Howard sat down in Tokyo to interview orthodontist Dr. Shigeyuki Okuda and his two dental hygienists Dh. Mariko Sato and Dh. Teruyo Mitsuoka.

Howard sat down with Dr. Kiyotaka Umezu DDS, MS, a graduate of Nippon Dental University in 1997.   Dr. Kiyotaka Umezu DDS, MS is a Clinical Assistant Professor Loma Linda University and is the only Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology in Nippon (Japan).   Dental hygienist Atsuko Masutani joined the podcast towards the end.

Drg. Christian Andri: Founder and CEO of LaDenta Dental Clinic in Medan, Indonesia. Graduated From faculty Of Dentistry University of Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. He specializes in Dental Implants, Esthetic Dentistry, and Family Dentistry. He is also the Vice of Secretary of the Indonesian Dental Association branch in Medan.   www.ladenta.org

Dr. John Kanca is one of the true pioneers in adhesive dentistry. He validated etching of dentin and made it an everyday reality. Dr. Kanca also created the concepts of wet bonding and pulse activation. Dr. Kanca has received fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Dental Materials, America Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Gordon Christensen Recognition Lecturer Award and has lectured on every continent except Antarctica.   www.ApexDentalMaterials.com

Howard sat down with the very active Townie bottomofthepocket, Dr. Jonathan Ee. Jonathan received his BDS in 2007 at The National University of Dentistry. Their discussion covers a multitude of topics in dentistry such as glass ionomer, implants, philosophies of dentistry, and much more!

DSS Academy is a leading privatized provider for Dental Continuing Professional Education in Singapore. It provides a myriad of courses and live-surgeries workshops, which include but are not limited to disciplines in Implant Dentistry, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery Facial Esthetics, Orthodontics, and Patient Management.   Beside conducting internal courses, DSS Academy is also an education partner with a number of American based Education Groups such as Dentaltown, Levin Group, PCO (Practical Clinical Orthodontics Inc), I.A.D.I (International Academy of Dental Implantology) and P.D.I (Premium Dental Institute) offering quality and efficient education.

We visited the dental office of The Lee Family: Johnny Lee BDS, Hinly Lau BDS, Darren Lee BDSc, and Clare Chen BDSc. We discussed everything from Dr. Johnny Lee’s several books about philosophy and self-help, to what it is like living and working with a family of four dentists!

Dr. Yeo has been at the forefront of dental care in private practice for many years. He completed his undergraduate dental training in National University of Singapore in 2000 and was awarded the Dean’s list. Following his completion of his internship at the National University Hospital in 2004, Dr. Yeo started in private practice and has been enjoying this very fulfilling career thus far.   Not only is Bernard Phua, OHT a very active therapist and member of Aurora Aesthetic Dentistry and Dr. Yeo’s team, he is a product specialist at Chee Sang Dental Supply Pte Ltd, an accomplished salesman with achievements of $35,000 per month on average, and was of the first graduating class to receive their Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Nanyang Polytechnic.   www.auroraaestheticdentistry.com

Drg. Robert H Dharma is the past president of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. Their discussion covers a wide variety of topics inside and outside of dentistry, and how aesthetics differ in Indonesia than in The United States.

John Syrbu DDS is a dentist, author, and illustrator. During dental school at the University of Iowa, he started a Facebook page called Dental Art & Humor, where he posts his own drawings as well as other entertaining and interesting dental media. He also authored several books, including The Complete Pre-Dental Guide to Modern Dentistry, and his latest work, Practical Social Media for Dentists. Visit his website (www.johnsyrbu.com) or his Facebook page (www.facebook.com/johnsyrbu) for more information.   http://www.johnsyrbu.com/

You can’t miss this podcast. Listen to the opinions of 5 dental students from Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health - a sister school of ATSU - discuss their thoughts and feelings about what it’s like to be dental student in 2016. The discussion covers everything from student loan debt, to their ideal practice upon graduation, to their dream job, and hopes for the future. Listen, enjoy, and rest assured that dentistry is in fantastic hands of the new generation of dentists.   www.ATSU.edu/asdoh

Tune in for round two with Dr. Cory Glenn. This episode’s discussion includes tips and tricks for placing implants, as well as lessons learned from Dr. Glenn while battling cancer.   Dr. Cory Glenn: I’m Cory Glenn. I completed my DDS degree at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and obtained my doctor of dental surgery degree in 2008. Upon graduation, I was accepted into the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency associated with Lutheran Medical Center at the University of TN. Since finishing my residency, I have operated a solo general practice in Winchester, TN where I focus on comprehensive dental care.   As a continual student, I have completed the AAID Maxi Course in dental implants as well as the AOS Comprehensive Orthodontic Continuum. My areas of interest include dental implants, guided implantology, photography, composite resin, smile design, complex rehabilitations, and complete dentures. In particular, I enjoy developing innovative clinical techniques that can be applied

Ken graduated with PHD in chemistry in 1970. He has worked as a research scientist ever since, mainly on soils and agricultural issues.   His early research investigated the reaction of phosphate and fluoride with minerals and soils. Later work involved investigation of soil life and nutrient transfers. He also has done research on apatites and fluorosilicic acid, which are relevant to the controversy around community water fluoridation (CWF).   In 2013 he became active on online debates about CWF. His local city council had become influenced by anti-fluoridation campaigners and stopped fluoridation, despite public support from it as evidence by a previous referendum and council polling. After protests the council held another referendum, fluoridation received 70% voter support and CWF was restarted.   He writes a blog, Open Parachute, where he discusses scientific and related issues - particularly science denialism. Since 2013 many of his blog posts have been devoted to explaining the science behind CWF and