For Dr. Blake Warner, conducting gene therapy and research he thought only possible in sci-fi movies solidified his career choice.Being able to integrate dentistry with medicine on the front lines is one "spark" that fuels this dentist-scientist. Today, Dr. Warner dedicates his considerable... CONTINUE READING
Starting a dental practice from scratch is not for everyone. Dr. Dimple Desai, however, shifted successfully from associate to independent dental practitioner in the competitive market of Orange County, California.For a young dentist wondering if it's time to venture out on their own, this... CONTINUE READING
There's nothing wrong with outsourcing. But, the Chief Operating Officer of one of the largest privately held dental laboratories on earth doesn't see it as the * only * workable model for general dentists. "We at Glidewell don’t believe in outsourcing; it doesn’t work with our model.... CONTINUE READING
Every day, 76,000 lobbyists present issues to the legislative branch of the U.S. government on behalf of public interest, business, equality and justice. How do dentists insure that their voices stand out among the chatter? Mike Graham answers that question in his discussion with Chuck Cohen... CONTINUE READING
Marko Vujicic presents data in the hopes of illuminating possibility and affecting positive change in dentistry. He also is not afraid to admit he's gained insight from Disney's Frozen. In his discussion with Rick Cohen on Benco Dental’s Driving Dentistry Forward podcast he shares thoughts on... CONTINUE READING
On his "learning journey" Amir Aghdaei has traveled quite a distance from his first days of college at age 16 in Iran. "Being a lot younger than everybody else, you were always treated as a little bit of a geek--not fitting the profile. I couldn't drive...but I was good at mathematics. Whatever... CONTINUE READING
Most people see jet lag as a deterrent to international travel, but Dr. Michael Apa is not most people. "I don't really get true jet lag. Well, I guess I do, but I enjoy it," he jokes in a conversation with Driving Dentistry Podcast host Rick Cohen. With offices in New York, Dubai, and Los... CONTINUE READING
In his early days as a periodontist, it took Dr. Michael Cohen a few years to convince his dental colleagues that they needed to utilize their greatest resource: "each other". In 1987, though, when he invited a patient to be interviewed at a study club meeting the "electrons were flying."... CONTINUE READING
As leader of the world's source for dental safety, Michelle Lee dedicates her talents to one mission: ensuring that "every dental visit is a safe visit." The Executive Director of the Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) draws from more than 30 years of experience in the dental... CONTINUE READING
If you've ever used a patient portal to make an appointment with your physician or request a prescription refill, you've got Mike Cataldo to thank. Long before the CEO of Convergent introduced the pain-free possibilities of Solea laser to the dental community, his idea to connect doctors with... CONTINUE READING