Dr. Christensen talks about his humble beginnings and his rise to become what Dr. Spera calls "the Godfather of dentistry." He tells us some of the more recent technologies to keep an eye on in materials, equipment and technology. Dr. Christensen also talks about how current radiographs miss 50-67% of decay.   “He's too humble to say it but his independent research and associated organizations all have to do with dentistry and helping dentists stay on top of their games!!” writes Dr. Spera.   Included here are links to companies or products he mentions, he will also include a coupon for a free clinicians report edition.   Dr. Gordon Christinsen's Full Bio is Available Here: https://bit.ly/37O0ByK Resources: Use Discount Code: GJC0121 for 20% off any of the PCC videos, courses, etc: https://www.pccdental.com/ Code expires on March 15th*   Gordon J Christensen Practical Clinical Courses https://www.pccdental.com/   All Hands-On Courses https://www.pccdental.com/hands-on-courses.php   Classroom to Clinician Course for Dental Students and New Grads https://www.pccdental.com/classroom-to-clinician     Clinician’s Report www.cliniciansreport.org     Private Dental Association Greg Winteregg DDS, CEO Private Dentist Association 1253 Park Street Clearwater FL 33756 [email protected] 727.656.8288 Office   Lyle Roland, Membership Director (727) 656-8288 [email protected]   Aurora Sensor – Sodium https://www.sodiumdental.com/aurora-sensor/   Effectiveness of Implant Therapy Analyzed in a Swedish Population: Prevalence of Peri-implantitis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26701919/     FFS Podcast Promotional Links: ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team.   Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach. He currently serves as a part-time faculty member at the college. Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club.   Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son’s of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc.   Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies.   607-624-2962 (Cell) [email protected] Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2