Let's Talk Teeth

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let’s Talk Teeth, we are joined by Dr. Steve Yusupov. Tune in as Dr. Yusupov shares his path from NYU dental school to a six-year OMFS/MD program at Kings County Hospital/SUNY Downstate, followed by a head and neck oncologic fellowship at the New York Head & Neck Institute. He explains what drew him to oral surgery after seeing major head and neck cases, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let’s Talk Teeth, we are joined by Dr. James (Jim) Rutkowski, the Program Director of Jacksonville University’s Comprehensive Oral Implantology Program, one of the few programs in the country dedicated specifically to advanced implant training. Dr. Rutkowski shares his unique career journey, from pharmacy school at Duquesne University to dental school at the Uni...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let’s Talk Teeth, we sit down with Dr. Carlos Parra, Graduate Program Director of Periodontics at Texas A&M. Dr. Parra shares his inspiring journey from completing his undergraduate education and dental training in Spain to pursuing advanced periodontal residency training at Tufts University in Boston, ultimately leading to his current role in Dallas. We div...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let’s Talk Teeth, we are joined by Dr. Waleed Zaid, the Fellowship Director of Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, to discuss his journey from dental school in the UAE to leading one of the top OMFS fellowship programs in the United States. Dr. Zaid delves into the nuances and challenges of oral...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Talk Teeth, we are joined by Dr. Samir Singh, an accomplished oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh shares his journey through dental school at the University of Pittsburgh, his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, and his practice at North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery since 2016. He discusses his decision-making...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let’s Talk Teeth, we are joined by Dr. Tony Urbanek, a distinguished oral maxillofacial surgeon with over 40 years of experience in the field and a renowned specialist in TMD treatment. Join us as we discuss his Dr. Tony's unorthodox journey in undergrad, his accelerated progress through dental school, and his groundbreaking research combining dental and me...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Let's Talk Teeth, we sit down with Dr. Joe Doctora, a successful oral surgeon practicing in Nashville, TN who shares his incredible journey and insights into the field of oral surgery. Dr. Doctora discusses his educational background at Meharry Medical College, his experiences with trauma and pathology during his non-categorical year at the Univ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let’s Talk Teeth, we sit down with Jeff Hand, President of Life Dental Group, a regional DSO based in Oxford, Mississippi. Since its founding in 2018, Life Dental has grown to manage over 15 practices across the Southeast. Jeff shares the story behind that growth, beginning with early partnerships and continuing  to thrive through strategic expansion and culture...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Talk Teeth, we welcome Dr. Mohaad Faraj, a skilled prosthodontist with an inspiring journey. Dr. Faraj takes us through his educational background, including his extensive 11-year tenure at the University of Connecticut, where he completed his undergrad, dental school, and prosthodontics training. Now practicing in Lubbock, Texas, Dr. Faraj discusses...

Send us Fan Mail After eight years as a successful general dentist, Dr. Sohail Saghezchi made the bold decision to give up his his career as a general dentist to pursue his true calling in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Saghezchi recounts his unique journey, from living in a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco to becoming the Program Director of the OMFS Residency Program...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Talk Teeth, we are joined by Dr. Richard Low, the founder and former CEO of Shared Practices Group. Dr. Low shares his journey, from experiencing academic failures in undergrad to thriving in dental school at Midwestern University in Arizona. He discusses how he financed his education through the Army scholarship and his entrepreneurial spirit, which...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Let's Talk Teeth, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Serv Wahan. Listen in as we dive into Dr. Wahan's background, his educational journey from undergrad in Seattle to dental school at Tufts, and his decision to pursue OMFS residency. Dr. Wahan shares how his interest in dentistry was sparked at a young age and his experiences transitionin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Talk Teeth, Dr. Patrick Anghel, also known as pat.the.dentist, shares his journey from dental school at Detroit Mercy to practicing in Las Vegas. He details his transition from an associate to a practice owner, the challenges faced, and his unexpected pivot into the world of digital marketing. Learn how his passion for both dentistry and business led...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Let's Talk Teeth", we dive deep with Dr. Brendan Gallagher, who shares his experiences and insights as he transitions from residency to private practice. Dr. Gallagher details his journey through dental school and oral surgery residency, including his experiences of clinical rotations, challenges he's faced in the dental field, and his upcom...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Talk Teeth, we sit down with Dr. Jason Auerbach— also known as @bloodytoothguy on Instagram— to explore his remarkable journey from dental school to becoming the CEO and founder of Max Surgical Specialty Management. Dr. Auerbach shares his experiences training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Kings County Hospital, growing Riverside Oral Surgery...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Let's Talk Teeth! In this episode, Dr. Juan Gonzalez shares his inspiring journey from graduating dental school at the University of Puerto Rico to becoming a world renowned oral maxillofacial surgeon & full arch specialist. He discusses the challenges and triumphs he faced, including his extensive service in the Army and Air Force Reserves, the importance...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Talk Teeth, we have Dr. Roshan Kalra sharing his journey from dental school to becoming a successful real estate investor. Dr. Kalra began his career in dentistry after graduating from Nova Southeastern in 2017 and immediately opened a practice in Oklahoma. He worked intensively, balancing full-time dentistry and real estate investing, eventually sell...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Talk Teeth, we feature Dr. Victoria Mañón, who shares her inspiring journey from Baylor University to the UT School of Dentistry in Houston, where she received her dental degree as well as oral surgery training. Dr. Mañón discusses her lifelong inspiration from her parents, both oral surgeons, and her pursuit of oral surgery. Additionally, she delves...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Talk Teeth, Dr. Soren Paape shares his journey in dentistry, from his education at Marquette University to becoming a partner at SmileNow Dental Group. Dr. Paape talks about his passion for implant dentistry, his experience with dental surgeries, and the business side of running a dental practice. He also discusses the importance of gaining hands-on e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Let's Talk Teeth,' we are joined by the distinguished Dr. Thomas Schlieve, the Program Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Parkland Hospital. Dr. Schlieve shares his inspiring journey from Wisconsin to becoming a renowned oral surgeon and educator. He discusses his educational path, including dental school at Marquette University, medic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Talk Teeth, we sit down with Dr. Jinesh Shah, a 2023 graduate from Marquette Dental School and a former resident at the Foundry Dental Center. Dr. Shah shares his unique journey, starting from his dental school days to his residency experience, diving deep into his passion for oral surgery and implant dentistry. He provides insights into the rigorous...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of "Let's Talk Teeth", Victor and Saad, now second-year dental students, share their experiences from their first year of dental school. They discuss the transition from undergrad, the importance of time management, finding a supportive study group, maintaining a balance between school and personal life, and dealing with challenges like burno...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Let's Talk Teeth! Today, we are joined by the esteemed Dr. Tyler Tolbert as he walks us through his incredible journey in implant dentistry. From graduating during the challenging COVID era to pioneering full-arch practices, Dr. Tolbert shares his experiences, insights, and the hurdles he overcame. He discusses his educational background, me...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Let's Talk Teeth! Today, we have a special guest, Dr. Mia Geisinger, a professor and director of advanced education in periodontology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Geisinger shares her inspiring journey into the field of periodontology, discussing her educational background, career progression, and the mentors who influenced her...

Send us Fan Mail An incredible 1-hour chat for our Part 2 podcast episode with Dr. Brendan Gallagher on a million things, including Dental School, OS Residency, Productivity Hacks, AI in Dentistry, DSOs vs. Private Practice, Dental Anesthesia and the Unknown Future Oral Surgery Sedations, the Beauty of “Mom & Pop Shop” Dental Offices, Why it’s Important To Know Your Annual Salary Increase, and...