288: Interview with Developer of the KöR Whitening System, Dr. Rod Kurthy
Release Date: 10/25/2024
296: Interview with Managing Partner & Sr. Advisor at Dentist Advisors, Matt Mulcock, CFP®
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Matt Mulcock is a CFP® professional who spent five years as an Investment and Financial Consultant for one of the largest asset managers in the world before transitioning to Dentist Advisors in 2018. His expertise includes portfolio construction, investment management, retirement planning, insurance, debt management, and tax reduction. In addition to advising dentists across the country, he oversees advisor development and the implementation of service improvements. Matt is co-host of the Dentist Money™ Show podcast and author of the “Money Matters” blog.
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295: Interview with Advanced Clinical Applications Specialist at Solventum, Jen Post RDH, MDH
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Jen is a 1999 graduate of the University of South Dakota with degrees in Nursing, Psychology and Dental Hygiene. Jen received her master’s degree in dental hygiene from the University of Minnesota in 2013. She was previously an adjunct professor of dental hygiene at the University of Minnesota where she lectured, worked hands on with dental, dental therapy and dental hygiene students and conducted research. Jen also spent time as an investigator for the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General specializing in investigations of health care providers. She has been a licensed dental hygienist...
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294: Interview with Dentist, Registered Yoga Teacher & Certified Wellness Consultant, Dr. Josie Dovidio
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Dr. Josie Dovidio is a long-time dentist, registered yoga teacher and certified wellness consultant. After 22 years, she made the difficult decision to sell her practice, in order to address health issues related to the prolonged physical and mental stress inherent to dentistry. She now helps dental professionals "undo" what dentistry does to the body, mind, and soul through her Yoga for Dentists community on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Channel, and Podcast. As a certified wellness consultant to dentists, she offers self-paced wellness courses, webinars and works one-on-one with clients,...
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293: Interview with Seasoned Dentist & Dedicated Mentor, Dr. Sadie Mestman
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Dr. Sadie Mestman is a seasoned dentist and dedicated mentor with decades of experience in clinical practice and community health education. With strong ties to Head Start programs, Sadie is passionate about guiding individuals interested in dentistry, especially those committed to serving underserved communities. She emphasizes hiring and mentoring future dental professionals, offering them pathways to success and purpose. Sadie also authored a low-literacy book to make health information more accessible, underscoring her commitment to inclusive, impactful education.
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292: Interview with Pediatric Dentist & Founder of Tanner's Tasty Paste, Dr. Janelle Holden
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After earning her BS in Dental Hygiene from USC, Dr. Holden found her calling in a pediatric dental office in Beverly Hills. After five years, she returned to USC to earn her DDS and a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. She was fortunate to return to the same practice for a year as an associate before opening her own Pediatric Dental office in Manhattan Beach, California. As the only female pediatric dentist in Manhattan Beach, Dr. Holden created a thriving practice. She also has a second office that serves teens and college students, catering to her older patients. The idea for Tanner’s...
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291: Interview with Professor, Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology, and President of American Academy of Periodontology, Dr. Mia Geisinger
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Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, MS is a Professor, Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology, and Acting Chair of the Department of Periodontology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Geisinger received her BS in Biology from Duke University, her DDS from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, and her MS and Certificate in Periodontology and Implantology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Geisinger is a Diplomate in the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow in the International Team for Implantology, the International College...
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290: Interview with General Dentist, Practice Owner & Dental Educator, Dr. Ankur Gupta
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Ankur A Gupta, DDS, after completing a one-year GPR in Cleveland, started a practice from scratch in 2005. Armed with what he considered adequate dental knowledge, hand skills, and a personable demeanor, he watched as his practice floundered, finances became un-predictable, and his lower back and spirit toward his profession became worrisome. Rather than continue the trend, he made a guinea pig out of his office, family, and self, attempting any and all personal and professional “experiments” in self-improvement. More than a decade later, he enjoys an excellent...
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289: Interview with Online Fitness & Nutrition Coach, Adriana Mastronardi
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Adriana is an online fitness and nutrition coach, a full-time high school math teacher, and a mother of three. After the birth of her third child, Adriana felt lost in the demands of family life and her career. Determined to rediscover herself, she embarked on a transformative journey through healthy eating and strength training. Today, she feels more confident in her body than ever before, even more so than in her 20s and 30s. Adriana now runs a thriving online coaching business, empowering women to achieve their wellness and body goals. Her mission is to help women reclaim their confidence...
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288: Interview with Developer of the KöR Whitening System, Dr. Rod Kurthy
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Dr. Kurthy has practiced in Southern California for 46 years. He graduated with highest honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry in 1978 and completed a GP residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr Kurthy’s 48 years of research & development include laser and surgical periodontal bone regeneration; endodontic surgery, including bone regeneration and repair of resorptive lesions; teeth whitening; teeth sensitivity; development of several cosmetic techniques and impression techniques; and even credible, professional marketing techniques...
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287: Interview with Dentist, Co-Founder & Director of Apex Dental Partners, Dr. Layla Lohmann
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Dr. Layla Lohmann is a mom of 2 young kids, a wife, a dentist and the co-founder and Clinical Director of Apex Dental Partners. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. She has served on the clinical faculty for Texas A&M College of Dentistry, she serves on the Peer Review Committee for the Texas Dental Association and continues to see patients in a private practice. She has built a mentor program for young pre-professionals in their GAP year and has successfully helped over 30 students get...
info_outlineDr. Kurthy has practiced in Southern California for 46 years. He graduated with highest honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry in 1978 and completed a GP residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr Kurthy’s 48 years of research & development include laser and surgical periodontal bone regeneration; endodontic surgery, including bone regeneration and repair of resorptive lesions; teeth whitening; teeth sensitivity; development of several cosmetic techniques and impression techniques; and even credible, professional marketing techniques designed to attract only high-quality patients. His first participation in periodontal research was in 1976, and teeth whitening in 1977.
Dr. Kurthy is the recipient of many awards and accolades including the Mosby Scholarship Award; FDU Prosthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Awards; the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society Gold Key Award; and a commendation from the Chief Attorney of the United States Department of Defense for his role in supporting patients’ rights in disputes with insurance carriers. Dr. Kurthy’s efforts were directly responsible for forcing Blue Cross of California to correct their Explanation of Benefit comments to conform to accepted practice.
In March of 2005, Dr. Kurthy was selected as the most respected member of DentalTown.com by over 60,000 of his peers. Dr. Kurthy is an exciting and effective international lecturer and author of five popular clinical and dental marketing books. He has authored numerous articles in, and is frequently interviewed by, dental journals and consumer magazines. He has appeared numerous times on the covers of several widely-read dental journals in the U.S.; has been featured six times on national tape interview series; is a consultant to several popular consumer magazines such as People Magazine, and has been a feature writer for Oxygen women’s fitness magazine. He has been interviewed and featured numerous times in national media and was the personal dentist of the 1994 United States Men’s World Cup Soccer Team. Most recently Dr. Kurthy has been widely known for his remarkable KöR® Whitening System.