Top 5 Topics:

- $800K Oral Surgeons & the Truth About DSO Buyouts

- The Frenectomy Gone Wrong: Laser Disaster in the Floor of the Mouth

- How to Handle One-Star Reviews Like a Professional (Without Losing Your Cool)

- $500 Smart Glasses, Cybertruck Ghosts & The Future of Tech in Dentistry

- Why Young Dentists Should Choose Mentorship Over Money

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:

10:36 — Joe: “When a patient trashes their last doctor, I don’t pile on. I say: I wasn’t there—I only know what’s here today.”

• 12:34–13:16 — Joe: “Own your one-star reviews. Don’t get defensive. Thank them, show you’re learning, and make clear what actually happened.”

• 17:26–17:56 — Serv: “For sedation cases I keep magnification low—I need to see the whole face and chest rise. Safety beats zoom.”

• 06:01–06:29 — Serv: “If you’re not truly proficient with the laser, don’t use it there. Collateral heat can turn a simple case into a disaster.”

• 25:31–26:33 — Joe: “Everyone around me sold. Culture changed. I’m not ready to give up equity or power just for a check.”

• 36:00–37:08 — Brendan: “Big DSO offers can be a high floor with a low ceiling. Read the vesting fine print—those ‘shares’ can keep you locked in.”

• 52:29–53:46 — Amir: “Early on, choose mentors over money. Who you work with in the first years will shape you more than anything.”

• 56:35–57:24 — Amir: “I gave my cell to referrers: ‘If you’re in a pickle, call me.’ Being available builds reputation fast.”

• 50:26–50:45 — Amir: “I set a minimum daily. If they won’t meet it, that tells me everything I need to know about the office.”

• 41:00–41:07 — Serv: “We brought a new surgeon in as a partner to align incentives—invested partners take better care of patients than gatekept associates.”

• 35:08–35:37 — Serv: “It’s gotten harder to find associates—DSOs keep more specialty in-house. You must adapt your value proposition.”

Questions:

02:46 — “How do you do your frenectomies? What’s your basic technique?” — Serv

33:04 — “Academia vs. private practice after residency—how should a resident choose?” — Brendan

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- BackTeeth Boys Podcast - Episode 3

- Dose of Dental Podcast #182

My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date

- 10.2025

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