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. Perry Allman @classiceperry - Dose of Dental Podcast #218 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    4D AGO

    Dr. Perry Allman @classiceperry - Dose of Dental Podcast #218 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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 stop applying.” — Perry Allman “Sometimes just shit happens. Things can fall through the cracks - more than once.” — Perry Allman “If I didn’t push for one more time... I wouldn’t be here today as an oral surgery resident.” — Perry Allman “The main advice is... if you want it, just keep pushing.” — Perry Allman “I wish someone would have told me, because I needed to know what I needed to improve and get better.” — Perry Allman “If you want to do oral surgery, it’s worth every penny. I have no regrets.” — Perry Allman “My wife is a saint. I swear. I couldn’t have done it without her.” — Perry Allman “At the end of the day, we all have the same goal, which is we want to help patients.” — Perry Allman “If we all keep that in mind, it makes practice a lot more fun, a lot better for everyone, and just a lot more collaborative.” — Perry Allman “Education, mentorship, and just talking like this. Let’s talk about the problems, let’s talk about solutions, and one day things will change for the better.” — Brendan Questions: 00:34 — “Did you see that thing going on about that medical student at the Mayo Clinic...?” 02:23 — “Can you give a little background now... where are you at, how you got to this point, what dental school you went to?” 06:37 — “You said after dental school Touro, and then you did 2 non-cat years, right?” 07:42 — “How’d you like working for that DSO? Like honestly, the corporate setting of it.” 08:58 — “Why did you decide to not go that route... and come back to an Oral Surgery residency to get that experience?” 11:25 — “Do you want to give kind of a process of students that are applying to oral surgery residency... what that looks like?” 13:54 — “What are your thoughts on this unmatched situation recently in OMFS residencies?” 16:39 — “So top 10 or top 10% in the class?” 40:08 — “How many people in your year at Touro applied to oral surgery?” 56:16 — “Would you have reapplied to OMFS a 4th time?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #218 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 3.2026

    1h 12m
  2. BackTeeth Boys Podcast Ep. 5 - Dose of Dental Podcast #212 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    MAR 17

    BackTeeth Boys Podcast Ep. 5 - Dose of Dental Podcast #212 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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, Washington - Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour - Toronto, Canada - Dr. Joe Doctora - Nashville, Tennessee - Dr. Brendan Gallagher - Long Island, New York Quotes & Wisdom: “Get this man a parking spot, sheesh!” - Brendan Gallagher “Sometimes teeth make you do something different.” — Serv Wahan “I thought I’d seen everything in my life… and then all of a sudden… there’s just blood.” — Joe “If I don’t work out, I can’t work.” — Amir Tahmasebpour “The patient’s forces of mastication are way stronger than your arm or wrist.” — Joe Doctora “That little injection is like a cheat code.” — Serv Wahan “Everyone was pretty professional. The exam seemed very fair, very smooth.” — Brendan Gallagher “Exposing bonds on the palate… don’t ever do that again.” — Serv Wahan “We do it out of our own time. We cut a half day out of our schedules to do it.” — Serv Wahan Questions: 00:35 — “Brendan, are you a new man after doing the oral board exam?” 00:43 — “Did you have any “high profile” examiners?” 20:02 — “What about vertical impactions? Do you guys do anything differently?” 31:28 — “What are your tricks when a patient can’t get numb? What do you do about it?” 35:17 — “What do you guys use for a lower mandibular wisdom tooth block 32? What’s your go-to?” 40:47 — “Do you guys use Exparel ever?” 44:20 — “Joe, what’s your go-to for exposing and bonding? What’s your protocol?” 52:45 — “What do you think is the number one procedure that’s just a back crusher?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #212 - BackTeeth Boys Podcast Ep. 5 My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date - 2.2026

    1h 11m
  3. Dr. Anish Gupta @lyondentalimplants - Dose of Dental Podcast #209 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    MAR 2

    Dr. Anish Gupta @lyondentalimplants - Dose of Dental Podcast #209 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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.” “Health is something you can’t get back once it’s gone.” “Dental insurance isn’t insurance — it’s a coupon.” “Patients lose trust in you, not the insurance company.” “Burnout comes from constantly fighting — with insurance, with patients, with the system.” “When patients value the care, the job becomes fulfilling again.” “What are we really working this hard for?” “Don’t build a career by accident — design your life on purpose.” Questions: “Why are so many dentists burnt out — and is insurance really the root cause?” “Is dental insurance actually insurance… or is it just a discount coupon?” “What does ‘going out of network’ really change for a dentist’s life and health?” “Can dentistry physically destroy your body if you’re not careful?” “Why do patients lose trust in dentists instead of insurance companies?” “How does insurance pressure change the way dentists are forced to treat patients?” “What do most dentists not realize about career-ending injuries early on?” “How do you redesign your practice to avoid burnout and still succeed financially?” “At what point do money and productivity stop being worth the sacrifice?” “What are we really working this hard for — status, money, or the life we want?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #209 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 2.2026

    59 min
  4. BackTeeth Boys Podcast Ep. 4 - Dose of Dental Podcast #208 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    FEB 23

    BackTeeth Boys Podcast Ep. 4 - Dose of Dental Podcast #208 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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 Gallagher - Long Island, New York Quotes & Wisdom: (08:12) “If you do enough extractions… you’re gonna end up seeing pretty much every complication.” (09:49) “If it’s not healing well… I usually would do a biopsy… and look for clues like sulfur granules.” (12:31) “The scary thing about Actino… it’s commensal… you already have it—then it overgrows and infects bone.” (34:19) “Communicate, over-communicate, communicate some more.” (34:56–36:09) “That ‘barely peeking’ wisdom tooth is a food trap… kicking it down the road can do more harm than good.” (38:58–39:27) “You’re young and healthy now… you don’t know what the future is gonna bring… what if it flares up in your late 60s/70s?” Questions: (06:21) “If you take out the distal upper molar and you get a 5–6 mm sinus opening, do you still take the adjacent tooth that’s on the treatment plan… or stop/repair and come back?” (16:09) “For very high, fully bony maxillary third molars, what incision design(s) do you use now… and what are you trying to avoid (like recession/tearing)?” (23:11) “With a contra-angle (after training on straight handpieces), how are you sectioning disto-angular wisdom teeth now—what’s your go-to technique?” (32:40) “How do you guys approach coronectomy in those ‘30s/40s, nerve-intimate wisdom tooth’ cases—how do you treatment plan and consent it?” (47:22) “If the IAN is high-riding and in your path, how do you know if the nerve is buccal vs lingual without a CBCT?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #208 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 1.2026

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

    FEB 17

    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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sooraj Shah 2022
  • Show Website
    The Dose of Dental Podcast

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