The Dose of Dental Podcast

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Dose of Dental is a dental podcast hosted by Stony Brook University pre-dental student Sooraj Shah. Inspired by his own pre-dental journey and fueled by the desire to discover what dental school is like, this podcast aims to provide firsthand information to prospective along with current pre-dental students about the vast field of dentistry. Through discussing different topics and paths to dentistry with current dental students and dental professionals, we hope to provide a useful resource to pre-dental students who seek to gain a deeper understanding of the various specialties and paths dentistry has to offer. These conversations will take place in a podcast format, and will be posted to our online social media platforms such as Instagram (@doseofdentalpodcast), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other platforms.

  1. Dr. Tamika Anoia – Long Island Dentists Podcast #7 x Dose of Dental #206

    23H AGO

    Dr. Tamika Anoia – Long Island Dentists Podcast #7 x Dose of Dental #206

    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.” 17:17 — “It was the best decision to go into dentistry… I didn’t realize the art in it… and I was an artsy person.” 21:33 — “I always felt supported… we would always help each other out.” 25:38 — “It’s gonna take a good 10, 20 years of research before we can actually put our foot down and say yes or no.” 26:47 — “Quality of life… is much better when you’re mobile.” 33:08 — “We’re losing power left and right.” 40:33 — “As dentists… I absolutely see that patient more than their primary care doctor.” 42:43 — “Preventative care is always the way.” 48:27 — “If you just treat people right… the money comes.” 1:05:08 — “A rising tide raises all ships.” Questions: 10:06 — “How long were you upstate… and you got talked out of New Jersey—You never ended up working in New Jersey?” 11:22 — “Where did you grow up on Long Island?” 13:46 — “Did you play [goalie] all 4 years? …Do you keep up with it?” 24:45 — “What do you think about the Japan growing teeth and stuff? How do you feel about that?” 37:20 — “If all patients brushed/flossed every day… would fluoride in the water be necessary?” 41:23 — “What do you feel about HPV testing of saliva?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Long Island Dentists Podcast #7 - Dose of Dental Podcast #206 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 12.2025

    1h 8m
  2. Dr. Dan Holtzclaw @danholzklau - Dose of Dental Podcast #205 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    FEB 9

    Dr. Dan Holtzclaw @danholzklau - Dose of Dental Podcast #205 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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 they have to.” (12:05) “Life takes you where it’s going to take you.” (14:14) “The best Zygo is the one you don’t have to place… (but) if you need a Zygo, place a Zygo.” (20:41) “In a litigious society, the literature matters—publish it, because it helps the whole profession.” (30:11) “If you make lines and follow the lines, it’s reproducible. (Mark it, then execute.)” (31:48) “One of the most important tools… is a sterile pencil.” (simple tools → big safety) (39:56) “Pterygoids get a bad rap… but if you follow the landmarks, it’s actually very safe.” (46:27) “Take your time—get the basics under your belt first.” (50:50) “It’s good to have fear and respect… and know what you should be afraid of vs. what you don’t need to be afraid of.” (57:46) “A passing comment in a course might be something we struggled with for a year.” (perspective + gratitude) (01:14:32) “Millions can’t afford the ‘big awesome cases’—they still need help.” Questions: (00:43) “300 nights — did I hear that correctly? You say 300 nights?” (01:34) “So you just came back from Brazil, right?” (02:55) “Was it Monday through Friday or Monday through Thursday? Like what were the days you’re actually…” (03:46) “What were we doing over in Germany? What was going on over there?” (06:35) “Do you drink beers at all? I’m curious.” (10:19) “Could I ask you something — are you happy?” (11:29) “After you sold the practice… did you think you were gonna have to work as a clinician into your 70s, or did you always know you’d transition into mentorship/teaching/executive work?” (13:53) “With zygos… what’s your favorite right now? Transnasal? Pterygoids? And how did you get to this point?” (24:43) “For access on zygos… any special technique you recommend so you get more visualization and lateral access?” (34:25) “What’s one of the craziest complications you’ve seen—intra-op or post-op—especially with zygomatic implants?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #205 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 12.2025

    1h 24m
  3. Dental Malpractice Case #6 with Dr. Marc Leffler of MedPro Group - Dose of Dental Podcast #195

    JAN 19

    Dental Malpractice Case #6 with Dr. Marc Leffler of MedPro Group - Dose of Dental Podcast #195

    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 process, not a piece of paper.” “Records can be your best friend or your worst enemy.” “We’re all less than perfect. If you're recording, it has to be perfect — and that’s the challenge.” “A patient must understand it — not just hear it.” “Comfort level matters — for both the patient and the provider.” “Sometimes being informed means getting good news, and sometimes it means hearing what’s uncomfortable — but it’s important nonetheless.” Questions: 00:18 — “Can audio records reveal flaws in the dentist informed consent process?” 21:10 — “Why don’t we just record all informed consent conversations with patients—wouldn’t that protect us?” 22:16 — “Is it common that written consent gets thrown out when there’s audio evidence?” 27:04 — “What risks should you include for any invasive surgical procedure like implants or extractions?” 33:34 — “What are the top 3-5 most common dental cases that end up in litigation?” 39:38 — “Could a patient be recording me legally without my knowledge during a procedure?” 40:46 — “Are there times when a patient’s secret recording becomes key evidence in a malpractice case?” 41:22 — “What should dentists understand about being recorded and how it affects legal outcomes?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #195 - Malpractice Case #6 - 11.2025 This episode is a partnership with MedPro Group, and Dr. Marc Leffler, Lead Dental Risk Consultant.

    43 min
  4. Dr. Robert Reti @dr_robert_reti - Dose of Dental Podcast #202 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    JAN 12

    Dr. Robert Reti @dr_robert_reti - Dose of Dental Podcast #202 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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 to be on cruise.” 03:42 (Reti) — “In my mind, I can do everything still, I’m still 21… But it’s not true anymore!” 10:42 (Reti) — “Repetition is mother of all learning.” 13:33 (Brendan) — “Sometimes you don’t even see your family for days… you need to get along with these people… That’s really what you’re looking for.” 14:48 (Reti) — “You become part of this community… friends and colleagues… It’s a lifestyle. It’s a friendship.” 34:27 (Reti) — “One of the coolest parts of teaching is learning.” 36:39 (Reti) — “The OR is a different animal… it’s that camaraderie. I love it.” 37:09 (Reti) — “Suffering alone is just not fun.” 44:37 (Reti) — “We gotta keep our presence in the hospital.” 55:10 (Reti) — “My wife… tolerates a lot… she’s never complaining… she’s always had my back.” 56:21 (Reti) — “Choosing partners is the most important financial decision you’ll ever make.” Questions: 04:18 — “Did you have a good time at the St. Louis boards course?” 09:47 — “Tell me more about the fellowship. Who was the mentor you mentioned?” 15:08 — “When did you finish fellowship, and when did you start practicing—how long have you been there?” 22:02 — “Did you go to Tufts too?” 24:18 — “How tall are you?” 33:04 — “What are some day-to-day cases that you just love, or something coming up you’re excited about? What do you look forward to day to day?” 39:21 — “When did you just finish call—you said 10 days in a row?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #202 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 12.2025

    1h 1m
  5. Dr. Faisal Quereshy @facesurgeon - Dose of Dental Podcast #197 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    JAN 5

    Dr. Faisal Quereshy @facesurgeon - Dose of Dental Podcast #197 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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 surgery is the great bridge between dentistry and medicine.” 05:37–06:56 – “You have to know when to step back… I think 25 years is a good run. I’ll always be motivated to teach and motivated to share knowledge. That’s been my passion from the beginning.” 09:49–10:31 – “Along the way I grabbed my MBA as well… taking night school for three years every Monday night for four hours… Now, having the MBA has allowed me to kind of see the errors that I made early on in my own practice.” 14:55–15:26 – “Our students are the consumer of the programs… If you look at the dynamics and the history of the specialty and what the specialty wanted to do 30 years ago, it may not be what the product of the specialty wants to do now.” 18:56–19:44 – “You have to market. You’ve got to market to the consumer what the value is. And if that perceived value makes sense to the person, then you’ve got a win-win.” 29:21–30:40 – “You think back to your own personal experience with the specialty… There is that one experience that really hits you in the heart, and you hold onto that experience and that’s why you chose this field… You have to derive the value of the specialty for you, and it’s going to be different for every individual.” 38:17–39:06 – “I love this specialty. You want it to flourish. I want it to be there many years beyond my own existence, and that we’re at the cutting edge… We want to expand without losing anything.” 55:14–55:41 – “I think the data is going to be our defense… How many fewer patients would actually receive care if they didn’t have access to our ability to give them anesthesia in dentistry? How can you argue with numbers?” Questions: 05:23 - “Why this step back? To private practice at this point and step away from the director role?” 13:23 – “Don’t think all those years and rotations are necessary—how many rectal exams do you really need to do as an oral surgery resident, you know what I mean?” 17:38 - “I get this question all the time: why the 6-year versus the 4-year OMS program? What did the 6-year track benefit for you, and what do you recommend for others to pursue with the MD?” 21:11 – “If periodontists are filling the gap at the dental schools—doing implants, sedations, managing complications—what does that mean for oral surgery’s foothold and for who gets called when something goes wrong?” 32:32 – “If we don’t make full-arch ‘all-on-X’ a real requirement in OMFS training, is one of the other professions going to step in and own that space instead of us?” 41:13 – “What drove you, during residency at Case Western, to go into the cosmetics direction? Did any other people from your program graduate and take that same path?” 43:59 – “Do you have any residents rotate through your practice right now, or is it very separate from the residency?”

    1 hr
  6. Dr. Matthew Asaro @drmattasaro - Dose of Dental Podcast #201 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    12/31/2025

    Dr. Matthew Asaro @drmattasaro - Dose of Dental Podcast #201 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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 planning is crucial. If you skip steps or try to do something too fast, that could really compromise something later down the road.” (10:04) “I never want to work 5 days clinically. I think 4 is plenty.” (10:25) “You’ve got to respect your team and you want them to get home to their families.” (28:35) “The same wave… that happened in medicine is happening in dentistry.” (28:35) “ROI isn’t just money… ROI could be working four days a week… time with friends, family, travel… ROI is what you make of it.” (31:39) “You can’t put a number on [time with the patient]. It’s not just checking off a list—it’s the art of forming the treatment plan.” (36:41) “You have to have thick skin… ‘I hate the dentist’ isn’t you—it’s their prior experience.” (38:13) “The most important thing to be successful in dentistry is how well you can communicate.” Questions: (01:33) “How would you phase that?” (complex case: multiple RCT teeth + wisdom teeth + malalignment) (03:58) “Did he go to Mexico or Turkey for that treatment?” (09:59) “Why’d you pick Wednesday for your off-day in the week?” (12:08) “When did you start this? I want to know more about your background.” (15:14) “Still thinking about moving, or are you locked down in California now?” (18:55) “What initiated that start… and then you decided USC? What got you to look over there for residency?” (27:21) “Did either of those doctors you shadowed own their own practices? And what were the specifics of why they said ‘don’t go into medicine’?” (58:20) “What is your take on this cavitation surgery?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #201 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 11.2025

    1h 14m
  7. Dr. Andrew Jenzer @acjenzer - Dose of Dental Podcast #200 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    12/26/2025

    Dr. Andrew Jenzer @acjenzer - Dose of Dental Podcast #200 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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] - “I always thought that if I could give back to the country and help prevent things like that from happening, that’d be a worthwhile way to spend my life.” [11:40] - “If you love your job, then I think life becomes a lot smoother and better.” [18:55] - “You need to find what you’re looking to get out of it, and then reverse-engineer which direction you want to go.” [28:36] - “I’m very curious to see, over the next 10 years, as augmented reality and AI become commonplace… surgery might have different resources that help us get better outcomes.” [38:14] - “I think you can boil most problems down to communication—if you improve that, most of the problems will go away and get fixed.” [39:23] - “The fact that you’re a surgeon only gives you the right to work harder than everybody else.” [51:00] - “You have the ability to really change people’s lives through little interactions or inviting them to do things or trying to be that mentor for them. If we all can do that, then the world becomes a better place.” [51:30] - “That little bit of good you put in the world is a beautiful thing.” Questions: [01:43] - “When were you waking up at 4 a.m. in North Carolina, and what were you doing at that hour?” [04:01] - “Your group is putting out a new oral boards textbook—what’s the timeline, and what can people expect from Blue Book 2.0?” [08:49] - “Can you walk us through your trajectory from dental school to residency, military service, and now becoming a program director?” [12:41] - “What’s your favorite war movie or series, and why does it resonate with you?” [20:31] - “You mentioned talking about AI and jobs—who were you discussing that with, and what do you really think about where AI is taking our field?” [21:23] - “Your wife is an ER doc—can you give us some background on how you met and how you both managed training and careers while living apart?” [31:11] - “What are some of your favorite surgeries across the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and what draws you to them?” [38:56] - “What tips, tricks, and qualities are you trying to instill in your residents so they become the kind of surgeons you’d feel confident signing off on?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #200 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 11.2025

    52 min
  8. Dr. Jason Auerbach @bloodytoothguy - Dose of Dental Podcast #199 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    12/16/2025

    Dr. Jason Auerbach @bloodytoothguy - Dose of Dental Podcast #199 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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 come.” [53:47–54:43] “You’re nowhere near your peak. You’re nowhere near as good as you’re going to be.” [08:33–09:23] “What matters is the ability to talk to humans, treat the team well, treat referring doctors well.” [07:35–08:01] “The right partners are exponentially better to have than just having numbers.” [22:39–22:46] “I’m just now starting to accept that maybe something good is happening. MAX is pretty special.” [16:34–17:49] “Accountability changed everything. Now it’s just part of what I do every day… I feel much better, much stronger, much more energy.” [10:15–10:40] “There are many practices available that don’t fit the bill. It’s almost never the financials—it’s always the people.” [52:57–53:27] “If you’re not better 20 years from now, you’ve had a really s****y career.” [54:32–54:43] “A fully trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon will always be more competent. It’s in the reps, the training, the ability to handle complications.” Questions: [04:23] “How many days a week are you in the office now?” [08:21] “What are the top three things you look for in a partner with MAX?” [13:29] “You’re still in expansion mode—what goes into this? Anything between here and Maine?” [18:49] “As we get older, how do you actually make time to work out? After residency, you think you’ll get time back, but you don’t.” [26:56] “Do you have any war stories that come up right now?” [37:49] “In those three and a half days a week, what are some of your favorite day-to-day things?” [40:11] “What’s your sedation cocktail—Versed, fentanyl, propofol, ketamine?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #199 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 11.2025

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Dose of Dental is a dental podcast hosted by Stony Brook University pre-dental student Sooraj Shah. Inspired by his own pre-dental journey and fueled by the desire to discover what dental school is like, this podcast aims to provide firsthand information to prospective along with current pre-dental students about the vast field of dentistry. Through discussing different topics and paths to dentistry with current dental students and dental professionals, we hope to provide a useful resource to pre-dental students who seek to gain a deeper understanding of the various specialties and paths dentistry has to offer. These conversations will take place in a podcast format, and will be posted to our online social media platforms such as Instagram (@doseofdentalpodcast), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other platforms.

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  • Creator
    Students of Dentistry
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sooraj Shah 2022
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    The Dose of Dental Podcast

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