Send a text 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…
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 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….
In this episode of Let’s Talk, 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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…