The Dose of Dental Podcast

Top 5 Topics:

- Building a Dental Practice from Scratch (Old Gym to Oral Surgery Office)

- Advanced Healing Techniques in Wisdom Teeth & Implant Surgery (PRF, Healing Abutments, No Buried Implants)

- Private Pilot Oral Surgeon: Flying Small Planes as a Hobby

- Work-Life Balance for Busy Oral Surgeons (Backyard Chickens & Fresh Eggs, Flying, Plants & More)

Quotes & Wisdom:

“I try everything I can not to bury implants. That’s the worst thing… that’s the bane of my existence.” – Mina D. Fahmy (01:13)

“This is low morbidity. If you’re goin...

Top 5 Topics:

- Restrictive Covenants & Non-Competes in Healthcare Contracts

- Contract Red Flags & Horror Stories for New Dentists

- Term Sheets, Timelines & What New Grads Must Obtain Before Signing

- DSO vs. Small Practice: The Differences in Negotiations

- AI vs Real Attorneys: Why Using ChatGPT to Negotiate Contracts Is Dangerous

Quotes & Wisdom:

“You want an attorney who’s in your space… someone who has years of experience, years of tried and true errors and fixes. That’s very important.” — Brendan Gallagher (on hiring the right health...

Top 5 Topics:

- Work-Life Balance & Designing Your Dream Schedule as an Oral Surgeon

- Wisdom Teeth Removal Pain-Free with Exparel (Opioid-Free Recovery)

- Ditching Insurance for Fee-for-Service: Why Your Dentist Might Say "No" to Your Coverage

- Anesthesia & Sedation Secrets for Wisdom Teeth (What Really Happens When You're Put to Sleep)

- Hospital Privileges, Admin Costs & the Broken Healthcare System

Quotes & Wisdom:

(10:34) “The joy of being your own boss is that you can set the hours… it can be the dream if you build it the...

Top 5 Topics:

- Surgical Resident's Viral Balloon Art Side Project to Crush $400K Student Debt

- Getting Roasted by Stephen Colbert – Then Turning Him Into a Giant Balloon Sculpture

- Brutal Reality of First-Year OMFS Residency: Trauma, Burns, 1-3 AM Lessons & Call Nights

- How a Busy Surgical Resident Balances Insane Hours with Viral Content Creation & Balloon Twisting

- Spreading Joy in the Hospital with Surprise Life-Size Balloons (Heartwarming + Funny Stories)

Quotes & Wisdom:

“It doesn’t get easier as someone once told me, you just get be...

Top 5 Topics:

- Social Media Controversy in Medicine After Mayo Clinic Medical Student IS Dismissed On Match Day

- The Brutal Reality of Not Matching Into Residency

- The Hidden Cost of Chasing a Dream Career

- Why Oral Surgery Residency Is Actually Getting MORE Competitive

- Balancing Marriage, Kids, and Medical Training

Quotes & Wisdom:

“If you want it, just keep pushing. It’ll happen. If you don’t match once, twice, the only way you won’t end up as an oral surgeon is if you s...

Top 5 Topics:

- When Oral Surgery Goes Wrong: A Bleeding Case That Almost Sent a Patient to the ER

- Why Some Patients Can’t Get Numb at the Dentist (And the Secret Tricks Surgeons Use)

- The Hidden Physical Toll of Dentistry: Why Oral Surgeons Have Back Pain by Age 40

- Inside a Wisdom Tooth Surgery: Techniques Dentists Argue About

- Social Media Is Censoring Dental Surgery: Why Instagram Flags Some Dentists

BackTeeth Boys Band Members:

- Dr. Serv Wahan - Seattle, Wa...

Top 5 Topics:

- Dental Burnout & the Broken Insurance System

- Dental Insurance Is Just a “Coupon!”

- Leaving Insurance & Taking Back Autonomy

- The Physical Cost of Dentistry (Unexpected Angle)

- Redefining Success, Money & Family After Training

Quotes & Wisdom:

“You can’t half-ass the oral board exam for the ABOMS Part 2. You have to sacrifice.”

“You almost have to put your life on hold while you’re studying — and that’s a big roadblock.”

“One bad neck surgery and your career could be over.”

...

Top 5 Topics:

- Wisdom Teeth Horror Stories

- Nerve Injury & Lawsuits: The Dental Procedure Nobody Warns You About

- 2-Stage Wisdom Tooth Removal (Coronectomy): The ‘Safer’ Option When Close To The Nerve?

- Sinus Complications After Upper Tooth Extractions

- Hidden Bone Infections: ‘Lumpy Jaw’ + The Weird Diagnosis Clue

BackTeeth Boys Band Members:

- Dr. Serv Wahan - Seattle, Washington

- Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour - Toronto, Canada

- Dr. Joe Doctora - Nashville, Tennessee

- Dr. Brendan Gallaghe...

Top 5 Topics:

- Why So Many People Can’t Get Dental Care Right Now

- The Shocking Truth About Sports Drinks, Sugar, and Your Teeth

- Why Dentists Are Catching Diseases Doctors Miss

- AI Is Taking Over Dentistry — Is That a Good Thing?

- Corporate Dentistry vs. Patient Care: What Patients Should Know

Quotes & Wisdom:

12:10 — “Gatorade will erode all your enamel off… I realized it in dental school.”

14:28 — “I’m all about student athletes. I think it’s a great way… it’s great for school.”

Top 5 Topics:

- “300 Nights a Year on the Road” — The Hidden Cost of Success

- From Clinician to Consultant: How Top Professionals Escape Working Into Their 70s

- Inside High-Risk Surgery: When One Small Mistake Can Change Everything

- The Power of Simple Tools: Why a Pencil Can Be More Important Than High-Tech Equipment

Quotes & Wisdom:

(10:55) “There’s a goal in mind: do this so you don’t have to do it for a long time.”

(11:23) “Some work into their 70s because they like to; some because the...

Top 5 Topics:

- When a Dental Implant Causes Permanent Numbness… and a Lawsuit

- Common Reasons Dentists Get Sued: Nerve Injuries, Wrong Tooth, and ‘Periodontal Neglect’

- Can Your Patient Secretly Record You? The Scary Truth About Phones in the Operatory

- How an Audio Recording of Informed Consent Backfired on the Dentist

- Why ‘I Didn’t Read the Form’ Can Still Win in Court: The Real Meaning of Informed Consent

(Dental Cases = Even # Episodes; OMFS Cases = Odd # Episodes)

Quotes & Wisdom:

“Informed consent is a p...

Top 5 Topics:

- *** ORAL SURGERY BOARDS EXAM REVIEW, “BLUE BOOK,” EDITOR ***

- Finding Your Niche: How Top Surgeons Design Careers They Actually Enjoy

- The Truth About Hospitals, Trauma Call, and Why Surgeons Do It Despite Hospitals Taking All The Reimbursement

- Mentorship, Brotherhood, and Why Teamwork Makes or Breaks a Surgeon

- Building Legacy: Teaching, Writing a Book, and Giving Back

Quotes & Wisdom:

02:48 (Reti) — “I’m in the phase of my career where everything is just… I show up, I do the work… it’s a nice phase t...

Top 5 Topics:

- 2 Years Of High Unmatched 6-Year OMFS Program Numbers, & the Future of Oral Surgery Training

- Periodontists vs Oral Surgeons: The Silent Battle for Implants, Sedation & Dental School Influence

- Is Office Anesthesia in Danger? The Fight to Save OMFS Sedation from CRNAs, Hospital Politics, And Misleading Data

- The Economics of Becoming an Oral Surgeon: $750,000 Debt, Low Reimbursement & the New Reality

- How Oral Surgery Can Survive: Marketing, Value, Full-Arch Implants, and Reclaiming the Specialty In The Dental School

Quotes & Wisdom:

Top 5 Topics:

- ***What TikTok Isn’t Telling You About Your Teeth***

- Why Smart Dentists Are Quitting Corporate Dentistry

- This Is Why Your Dental Bill Feels Like a Scam:

- Veneers, Crowns, and the Internet True/False Information About Your Teeth

- Treatment Planning Before Procedure Selection Prevents Future Mistakes

Quotes & Wisdom:

(00:30) “We need more diagnosticians. We need more people who focus on treatment planning… and work collaboratively with specialists to give people the best treatment.”

(06:14) “The order of treatment...

Top 5 Topics:

- KEYS TO ACING THE ORAL OMFS BOARD EXAM

- Jumping Out of Helicopters & Saving Lives:

- From Small-Town Vermont Kid to North Carolina Military OMFS Program Director

- Army Dentist, OMFS Residency, Duke Fellowship, Residency Director & ‘Happy Accidents’

- AI, Augmented Reality & the Future of Surgery

- Balancing War Stories, Residency & New Dad Life

Quotes & Wisdom:

[08:00] - “Most of my life has been a series of happy accidents… a door opens that you didn’t even know existed.”

[09:22...

Top 5 Topics:

- “I Woke Up at 4 A.M., Flew Home, Operated All Day” - Inside The Life of Dr. Jason Auerbach

- How This Oral Surgeon Built a Multi-State Surgical Empire

- The Beer Test: A Surprising Rule Entrepreneurs Use to Pick Business Partners

- At 52, @bloodytoothguy Completely Transformed His Body — Here’s How He Did It

- The FACTS About High-Risk Surgery, Complications, and Skill Development

Quotes & Wisdom:

[18:49–20:35] “Worry more about the process, not the result. If you focus on that, the result will always...

Top 5 Topics:

- Career Pivot: From Almost Lawyer, to Long Island Dentist

- Trauma Stories at the VA! Broken Jaws & Emergency Room Consults

- Cutthroat Law vs. Collaborative Dentistry, Or Is Dentistry Cutthroat Too?

- Digital Dentistry Boom: “Why Scanners, AI & 3D Printing Are Taking Over”

- The Money Talk - Insurance Nightmares & How Do Dentists Survive?

Quotes & Wisdom:

“As you go on in your career and you encounter unusual situations, each time you deal with something like that, you have a new tool t...

Top 5 Topics:

- Truth About Becoming an Oral Surgeon: This You Haven’t Heard About Before

- 24-Hour Shifts, Zero Sleep, Real Trauma — The Brutal Reality of OMFS Residency

- Study Hacks That Changed My Life Forever

- Should You Specialize? The Honest Talk Every Dental Student Needs to Hear

- 4-Year vs 6-Year OMFS: The Debate

Quotes & Wisdom:

[02:40–03:15] “Effective studying gets you A’s; efficient studying gets you your life back.”

[08:55–10:20] “If you can’t see the change, you have to create it.”

[16:40–...

Top 5 Topics:

- 2 Years Of High Unmatched 6-Year OMFS Program Numbers, & the Future of Oral Surgery Training

- Periodontists vs Oral Surgeons: The Silent Battle for Implants, Sedation & Dental School Influence

- Is Office Anesthesia in Danger? The Fight to Save OMFS Sedation from CRNAs, Hospital Politics, And Misleading Data

- The Economics of Becoming an Oral Surgeon: $750,000 Debt, Low Reimbursement & the New Reality

- How Oral Surgery Can Survive: Marketing, Value, Full-Arch Implants, and Reclaiming the Specialty In The Dental School

Quotes & Wisdom:

04:07 – “Oral surg...

Top Topics:

- From Childhood Dental Fear to Pediatric Dentist: How Trauma Became Purpose

- Nitrous Oxide, Crying Kids & Calm Parents: Inside the Real World of Pediatric Dentistry

- Mastering the Parent–Child Dynamic in the Dental Chair

- Mindset Over Miles: Turning a Long Commute into a Growth Opportunity

Quotes & Wisdom:

14:36 — Kimia: “Sometimes parents need more attention than the patient—and that’s okay.”

15:08 — Kimia: “These kids are hilarious; working with them is the highlight of my day.”

16:03 — Kimia: “The goal is that they have a blast...

Top 5 Topics:

- Dentistry From California to Tennessee

- The Truth About Dental Insurance and Patient Confusion

- Root Canals, TikTok Myths & Biologic Dentistry — Fact vs Fiction

- Life After Dental School — GPR Residency, DSOs & Choosing Your Path

- Dentists on Social Media — Marketing, Cancel Culture & The New Frontier

Quotes & Wisdom:

10:38 — “When an insurance company says ‘100% covered,’ that ‘100%’ is often only 10–20% of what it actually costs to deliver care.”

12:32 — “Dentistry feels optional—until it isn’t. I’ve seen people land in the hospital with neck and fa...

Top 5 Topics:

- From Residency to Real-World: The Private Practice Reality Check

- Building a Million-Dollar Oral Surgery Practice from Scratch

- Untold Truth About Dental Insurance and Why Dentists Drop It

- Leadership, Mentorship, and the “White Belt” Mentality

Quotes & Wisdom:

09:21 — “Treat your first year like you’re an intern again—new setting, new relationships. It takes reps.”

22:42 — “Always a white belt. Even when you teach, you’re still learning.”

24:24 — “Learn from other people’s mistakes—and your own. Log them. Don’t repeat them.”

27:25 — “U...

Top 5 Topics:

- From Stained Glass to Smiles: The Unexpected Journey of a Dentist

- The Crazy Commute: Surviving the Dentist Grind, from Boston to Long Island

- Massachusetts vs. Long Island Teeth: Why Dental Health Is So Different Across America

- Freedom in Dentistry: Escaping the Multi-Office Ping-Pong Commuting and Finding The Perfect Autonomy

- Vitamin D, Sunlight & Smiles: Can Weather Change Your Dental Health?

Quotes & Wisdom:

(05:30) – “When I would go to class, all I had to worry about was just focusing on c...

Top 5 Topics:

- Sedation Keys for Pediatric Patients & Parents: Nitrous, IV, and GA Explained

- The Hidden Language of Pediatric Dentistry

- The Trust Factor: Winning Parents Trust Of Their Kids

- Lessons from Bad Online Reviews & Threats in the Operatory

Quotes & Wisdom:

“The biggest strength of any human being is emotional regulation.”

“Make it about the child.”

“If I try the procedure today any further, I may traumatize your child. I might injure your child, and I might do inadequate work, and we don’t w...

Top 5 Topics:

- From New York to Nowhere: Life in Rural America, Soon To Be Back In Westchester!

- The Hidden Crisis in Dentistry: Insurance, Fees & Patient Deception

- Comparison is the Thief of Joy: Mental Health in Dentistry

- DSOs, Dental Schools & Debt: The Future of Dentistry at Risk

- Empowering the Next Generation: Why Mentorship Matters MOST

Quotes & Wisdom:

• 15:59 — Dr. Patel: “I was looking for validation and love externally—when really it all comes from within.”

• 16:55 — Dr. Patel: “Sit with your though...

Top 5 Topics:

- 72 Hours in the OR: The Reality of Flap Surgery

- The Truth About Surgeons and Lawsuits

- From Residency Struggles to Surgeon Success

- Living Like a Resident After Graduation

- Imposter Syndrome on Day One

Quotes & Wisdom:

(a) Teamwork keeps the ‘machine’ running. — 08:27–08:58

(b) Patient-first means every small task matters. — 10:01–11:16

(c) The emotional cost of flap failure. — 12:33–13:10

(d) Learn wherever you land. — 15:29–16:38

(e) Surgeons aren’t villains—we took an oath. — 20:20–21:07

(f) No surgery is 100%—own co...

Top 5 Topics:

- OMFS Sedation Complications – Deep sedation gone wrong, patient safety risks, and what every patient & provider should know before anesthesia

- Receptionist Gave Medical Advice – Role limitations of non-clinical staff in medical decisions

- Consent-to-Settle Process – The insurance clause that can decide legal process

- Surgeon vs. Anesthesiologist – Inside the legal battle when both providers are sued after a patient’s death

(Dental Cases = Even # Episodes; OMFS Cases = Odd # Episodes)

Quotes & Wisdom:

"Only the doctor should be giving advice about medical conditions, medications, and compli...

Top 5 Topics:

- CareNotes AI App: Leading the AI Revolution in Dentistry – How artificial intelligence is transforming clinical notes, efficiency, and patient care.

- Burnout & Passion – Why dentists and doctors burn out, and how obsession with innovation reignites purpose.

- The Future of Healthcare – Building doctor-led networks, community buying power, and the dream of a fair insurance model.

- Insurance Secrets Exposed – How dental insurance hasn’t changed since the 1970s and why patients are losing out.

Quotes & Wisdom:

“I get energy from winning over phobic patients—appointment by...

Top 5 Topics:

- Doctors vs. Dentists: The Surprising Lifestyle Trade-Offs

- Oral Surgeons vs. Periodontists: Inside the Hidden Rivalry

- The Insurance Scam: Why Your Dentist Isn’t Paid Fairly

- Who Really Runs Dentistry? Private Equity, DSOs, and the Decline of Autonomy

- From Wine Tasting to Surgery: How Passions Outside Medicine Make Better Doctors

Quotes & Wisdom:

“You know you’re doing well when the nurses trust you with their care. That’s the ultimate compliment.” (00:00)

“Dental school does a terrible job...

Top 4 Topics:

- Inside the Oral Surgery Board Exam: HOW TO CRUSH THIS EXAM

- The Hidden Value of Board Certification: Why It Protects Patients and the Future of Surgery

- Life as an Oral Surgeon: Balancing Trauma Cases, Family, and 2AM Emergencies

- Mentorship, Medicine, and Motivation: The Stories That Shape Surgeons

Dr. Jenzer and Dr. Figueroa let me share their emails, here, so you can contact them directly with additional questions and to sign up for their OMFS Oral Board Exam Review Course - see you there...

Top 5 Topics:

- Dental Sedation Gone Wrong

- Malpractice vs. State Board: Which Destroys a Dentist’s Career?

- COPD, Sedatives, and a Near-Death Experience in the Dental Chair

- The Shocking Truth About Untrained Dental Assistants and Sedation

- Why One Dentist Was Banned From Practicing for 6 Months

Quotes & Wisdom:

"You can't just look at these medications—even nitrous—as candy. These are drugs. They have side effects. They need to be closely monitored." – Dr. Leffler (29:00)

"The worst thing is a board complain...

Top 4 Topics:

- “Why So Many Dentists Are Miserable — And How to Break Free”

- “Fired from a Dental Office for Telling the Truth?! Here’s What Happened…”

- “You Won’t Believe What Creatine & Sleep Did to My Brain and Body”

- “This One Career Shift Ended My Anxiety and Changed Everything”

Quotes & Wisdom:

“Spotlight is earned, not given.” - 07:36

“Finding a job is like finding a relationship — it’s about compatibility.” - 10:39

“Investing in yourself isn’t easy. It takes time, attention, and saying no to...

Top 5 Topics:

- Fired for Getting Pregnant?!

- Paying Off Student Loans in 1 Year as a Surgeon

- Launching a Women-Only Surgeon Retreat That Changes Lives!

- Why Dr. Sheffield Quit Medicaid After Getting a 2-Cent Check

- The Real-Life Struggles of Women Surgeons Balancing Every Single Day (And You Don’t Realize)

YouTube Link:

https://youtu.be/HbxuodKYOv4

Podcast Link:

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Quotes & Wisdom:

05:32 – “When you’re a happy doctor, you’re better abl...

Top 5 Topics:

- “Wrong Tooth Extracted” — A $6,000 Mistake That Could Happen to Any Dentist

- The Hidden Dangers of Dental Sedation—6 Deaths 6 Months Into This Year Alone

- Dental School vs. Law School: Which One Is Harder?

- How One Phone Call Could Have Prevented a Malpractice Lawsuit

- Where You Live Could Decide Your Lawsuit: Dental Trial Outcomes by Zip Code

Quotes & Wisdom:

“Dental school is more difficult by far.” (03:07)

“If you’ve had lives in your hands before, law school is manage...

Top 5 Topics:

- The Dark Side of Surgical Training: Gatekeeping, Arrogance, and Burnout

- Why Orthognathic Surgery Is an “Expensive Hobby”

- DSOs and the Death of Private Practice: Is Dentistry Becoming Too Corporate?

- From Pager Trauma to Parenthood: Balancing Surgery and Real Life

- How Social Media Is Changing Surgical Education, Forever!

Quotes & Wisdom:

"Experience is something you get just after you need it." - A perfect summary of surgical training: sometimes you only truly learn after the moment you needed the knowledge!

Top 5 Topics:

- How 28-Year-Old Dentist Dr. Lan Survived Cancer With No Symptoms

- Exposing the Dental Insurance Scam: Why Patients & Dentists Are Getting Robbed

- Why the Best Doctors Are Leaving Healthcare (And How to Fix It)

- “Military Paid for My Dental School, And I Would Do It Again, But Not For Any Longer”

- Dr. Gallagher Proposed on the Same Park Bench Where He Met Fiancée—5 Years Later

YouTube Link:

https://youtu.be/1aDLRxcSoxA

Podcast Link:

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Top 5 Topics:

- Marathon vs. Residency: Why a 100-Mile Ultra Marathon Was Easier Than On Call In Medical Training

- Exposing the Broken U.S. Healthcare System: Doctors Speak Out on Insurance Denials and Moral Injury

- How a Pediatric Cardiologist Balances Medicine, Family, and Racing Ironmans

- Dark Truth of Residency: Dark Thoughts, 36-Hour Shifts, and No Support

- Fixing Healthcare Starts Now: Radical Solutions from Doctors Who’ve Had Enough

YouTube Link:

https://youtu.be/4eYG1Gb9P6E

Podcast Link:

Top 5 Topics:

- Why Most Doctors Fail After Residency: The #1 Career Mistake No One Talks About

- Millionaire Mindset: How Young Surgeons Can Retire Early With This One Strategy

- The Harsh Truth About Work-Life Balance in Medicine (And What Really Matters)

- Board Certification Debate: Is It Worth It or Just Another Distraction?

- Distraction Kills Success: Why Focusing on ONE Thing Will Change Your Life

YouTube Link:

https://youtu.be/46EyOJv6kYk

Podcast Link:

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Top 4 Topics:

- Dr. Chavkin Built an OMFS Empire — While Everyone Else Quit During COVID

- Mentorship That Works: What Every New Surgeon Needs to Hear

- From Residency to Multipractice Owner: How to Turn Surgical Skills Into Business Success

- Knicks To Win In Game 7?!

YouTube Link:

https://youtu.be/-c9EPYVGYLw

Podcast Link:

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/CzqaKT76ITb

Quotes & Wisdom:

“Your success only helps my success. If I don’t spend time to make you succes...

Top 5 Topics:

- From Zero to 50K Views: The Hidden Formula Top Creators Use (That Dentists Can Copy Today)

- How Social Media Became the Secret Weapon for Dentists (and Why Most Still Miss It)

- The Dark Side of TikTok and Instagram: How Algorithms Are Probing Your Mind

- Why Most Dentists Fail at Marketing: Inside Secrets They’re Too Afraid to Admit

- How to Instantly Boost Your Patient Base with One Simple Content Trick

Quotes & Wisdom:

"If you're tired of bad information ab...