Voices of Dentistry

George Hariri is the co-host of The Shared Practices Podcast. George, along with Dr. Richard Low, aid young dentists in their journey towards practice ownership. George advises listeners on how to find practice opportunities and how to analyze them. George has a unique perspective on demographics as it relates to acquisitions. George and his wife are both D4 students at Midwestern University and will graduate May of 2018.

Dr. Glenn Vo

Co-Host of Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast

Dr. Glenn Vo is all about the deal.  As the creator of The Nifty Thrifty Dentists, Dr. Vo is always negotiating discounts and helping his fellow Dentists save money.  This year was his breakthrough year as he figured out his "Why" and that is to help mentor younger Dentists.

Dr. Vo has created The Blueprint for Dental Success to help Dentists gain a stable foundation for growing their Dental Practice. Dr. Vo, along with Dr. Vinh Nguyen, have also created the Nifty Thrifty Dentists CE course. A course aimed at providing an affordable and fun CE with information that can be implemented the very next practice day

The Nifty Thrifty Dentists podcast was a "spur of the moment" idea with the goal of reaching more Dentists beyond their Facebook group.  What was supposed to be a podcast about saving money has morphed into a "variety show" aimed at helping Dentists momentarily escape the grind of daily practice.

Dr. Glenn Vo continues to run a family practice with his wife Dr. Susan Tran in Denton, TX. They are the proud parents of two awesome kids, Kylie and Jackson.  

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Dr. Vinh Nguyen
Co-Host of Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast

My name is Dr. Vinh Nguyen. I'm just a goofy food-obsessed dentist that lives in Plano, TX. I grew up in Houston, TX. I then took my talents to the University of Texas at Austin. I got the stereotypical Biology BA degree. I then got drafted in the last round to Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. I graduated in 2006 and am currently playing for Crystal Creek Dental in Plano, TX. I'm just a general dentist. Nothing special. Outside of drilling and filling, I love cooking, eating and discovering food. I will eat anything. I'm happily married to my wife Hong and we try to travel the world as much as possible. Random fact, I lost 3 toenails last year as a result of climbing Mt. Fuji. Glenn recruited me to be his co-host for the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast and it all went downhill after that. Our first episode was May 7,2017 and we haven't looked back. Our podcast is all about entertaining our listeners and hopefully provide a little useful info they can use in their practice or life. Nifty Thrifty isn't just a podcast, it's a lifestyle. 

Dr. Jamison Spencer is the director of Dental Sleep Medicine for the 28 locations of Lane and Associates Family Dentistry in North Carolina. He also continues to direct the Center for Sleep Apnea and TMJ, his original practice limited to sleep apnea and TMJ problems in Boise Idaho, with the help of his 2 partners. Dr. Spencer has personally treated thousands of patients with sleep apnea and TMJ problems, and now focuses on helping dentists help their patients with such problems.

Dr. Spencer is the Past-President of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP), a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine and has a Masters in Craniofacial Pain from Tufts University. He taught head and neck anatomy at Boise State University and is adjunct faculty at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Spencer has been invited to give lectures on TMD, Dental Sleep Medicine and head and neck anatomy throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Australia, Europe and India. Dr. Spencer recently released the Spencer Study Club, an online education, mentoring and implementation program to help dentists and their teams help more of their patients with sleep apnea and TMJ disorders.

Dr. Spencer lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife of 26 years Jennifer and their 6 children. Dr. Spencer enjoys outdoor activities including running, skiing, waterskiing and mountain biking, and can still out ski all of his children.

Vicki McManus Peterson, RDH is the co-founder of Productive Dentist Academy, public speaker, and owner of a dental practice in Wisconsin. She is the collaborative author of “FUNdamentals of Outstanding Dental Teams” and recently published her latest book, “Frustration: The breakfast of Champions”. Vicki is an expert in the industry regarding leadership communication, rock solid hygiene strategies, and effective dental practice marketing.

Dr. Brady Frank has been a student of dental transitions, DSO strategic expansions and multiplelocation ownership since 1999.  In 2006 Dr. Frank acquired Phasing-Out Seminars and presented more than 36 seminars across the nation over a three year period, all highlighting America’s topthree transition strategies. He consulted with hundreds of dentists to help them create and execute their ideal transition/expansion plan. During this time, Dr. Frank, as a member of the AADGP (American Academy of Dental Group Practice) provided consulting services to multiple location group practices in both clinical and non-clinical arenas. Clinically, after placing more than 10,000 implants, Dr. Frank pioneered severalprocedures in the realm of implant dentistry as well as several inventions designed to allow more minimally-invasive, efficient implant placement. Dr. Frank is the Founder of OsteoReady Implant Solutions, a company that provides comprehensive implant continuing education and manufactures implant tools and components to streamline the entire process for both doctor and patient. In 2016, Dr. Frank founded TransitionTime which provides continuing education, consulting and transition management coaching.  Dr. Frank is the co-founder of multiple DDSOs regionally in the US. Dr. Frank invites personal e-mails: [email protected]

Paul Goodman, DMD’s courses offer chairside and behind the scenes, easy to implement techniques and strategies that decrease stress and increase practice revenue. From cutting edge implant technology to practice management skills and techniques, participants gain a roadmap for improving patient health and satisfaction, practice profits, and their personal joy.

While chief dental resident during his general practice residency and hospital fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Dr. Goodman received advanced training and also placed and restored 150 dental implants. He has been a faculty member for Hiossen Dental Implant Training Program for the past 10 years and has helped over 100 general dentists place their first dental implants. Additionally, he teaches dental residents at Albert Einstein Medical Center lecturing to dentists on placing and restoring implants.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Goodman has been practicing dentistry for over 10 years and works with his brother in two locations in Mercer County, NJ. Dr. Goodman has purchased three dental practices and shares his personal experience with retiring dentists in managing the expectations of their patients and team members during the transition process. He is the founder of Rising Dentists Study Club and Rittenhouse Consulting, LLC – both in Philadelphia.

Dr. Russell Kirk was born in Union City, Tennessee, and lived in West Tennessee throughout his childhood. After graduating from Obion County Central High School in 1985, he completed his undergraduate training at The University of Tennessee-Martin in 1990. Dr. Kirk attended The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and graduated with honors in 1994.

Immediately upon completion of dental school, Dr. Kirk accepted a commission as a dental officer in the United States Navy. He became interested in the Naval Services after being awarded a Health Professions Scholarship his last year of dental school. During his senior year, he was also selected by the Navy to participate in a one year post graduate residency in general dentistry. Dr. Kirk received his Certificate for General Practice Residency from Naval Hospital Great Lakes in 1995.

After completing his Navy residency, Dr. Kirk served as the Dental Officer and Department Head for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four Zero (NMCB 40). During his tour with the Seabees, he was based out of Port Hueneme, California, and completed deployments to Guam, Spain and Bosnia. He completed his active duty obligation in 1997.

Upon leaving active duty, Dr. Kirk was selected as one of two dentists for advanced training in anesthesia at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kirk completed his Fellowship in Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine from Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1998.

Advanced postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was obtained at the University of Tennessee Memphis and Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Kirk received his certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in June of 2002.

Dr. Kirk began practicing in Lebanon, Tennessee, July 2002. In 2005, Dr. Kirk was mobilized to active duty. He closed his private practice to serve as the staff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the United States Military Hospital Kuwait in conjunction with Expeditionary Medical Facility Dallas. He returned home and re-opened his practice in March of 2006. He opened a second office in Mount Juliet in 2007. Plans for renovations to this facility are underway.

While maintaining his schedule at the office, Dr. Kirk remains very active in the United States Navy Reserve. Dr. Kirk was promoted to the rank of Captain in June 2013. He is currently the Senior Executive for Expeditionary Medical Facility Great Lakes One.

Dr. Kirk also remains active in hospital, dental and civic activities in the surrounding community. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, Nashville Dental Society, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Diplomate of American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.

Dr. Kirk is married to Dr. Ann-Marie Sutherland. They have two daughters, Presley-Kate and Harper-Grace, and one son, Brennan James. His hobbies include training in Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jistsu.

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