Welcome to Teeth & Titanium, Episode 67 “Conferences with Dr. Rui Fernandes and Dr. R. Bryan Bell”

This episode features:

Current Events

-   Sound the Siren

EACMFS Preview with Drs R. Bryan Bell and Rui Fernandes

Resident reminder

            -  How should a new trainee network and approach attending a conference

Journal Club

-    Among Patients With Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma Does Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Affect Survival?

Your personal finance drill from PWL Capital

-   “Family Trust” by Brady Plunkett Senior Wealth Advisor Portfolio Manger, CFP, CIM

Recommendations

-    Shot in the dark

-    Civic Duty

-    Friendly neighbor

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Thanks to the CAOMS and PWL for their continued support of this podcast. https://www.caoms.com.

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If you would like to contact us, be a guest, or would like to submit a topic for Resident Reminder or Journal club, please email us at: [email protected]

Hosted by Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas & Dr. Oscar Dalmao

Produced by Dr. Brad W. Ray

Articles/Books cited in this episode:

EACMFS 2026; https://www.eacmfs-congress.com/EACMFS2026/welcome

Hui A, Fathipour B, El-Rabbany M, Lee KC, Dillon JK. Among Patients With Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma Does Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Affect Survival? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Jun;84(6):970-977. 

Welcome to Teeth & Titanium, Episode 66, “Six Year Anniversary”

This episode features:

Current Events

-    How’s Oscar?

-    Return to the national winter sport

-    EACMFS Announcement 

Anniversary Episode Guests Recap

            -  Dr Eppo Wolvius, Dr. Chee Wang Yong, Dan Bartolotti, Dr. Andrew Jenzer, Dr. Sam Bobek, Dr. Peter Franco, Dr. Robert Hale

Resident reminder

            -  Trauma Blood Loss Classification

Journal Club

-    Are In-Person Meetings Still Desirable?

-    Effect of Preoperative Botulinum Toxin A on Pain and Opioid Consumption After Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy.

Recommendations

-    90 min spark

-    Bleu, Blanc et Rouge

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Thanks to the CAOMS and PWL for their continued support of this podcast. https://www.caoms.com.

PWL Capital; https://pwlcapital.com/

If you would like to contact us, be a guest, or would like to submit a topic for Resident Reminder or Journal club, please email us at: [email protected]

Hosted by Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas & Dr. Oscar Dalmao

Produced by Dr. Brad W. Ray

Articles/Books cited in this episode:

EACMFS 2026; https://www.eacmfs-congress.com/EACMFS2026/welcome

Aghaloo T. Are In-Person Meetings Still Desirable? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 May;84(5):629-630.

Lung KE, Adam J, Davis C, Fay M, Zakai D. Effect of Preoperative Botulinum Toxin A on Pain and Opioid Consumption After Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 May;84(5):665-671.

Welcome to Teeth & Titanium, Episode 65, "IPS Preprosthetic with Dr. Robert Hale"

This episode features:

Current Events

- Wendall channels his inner Oscar

Fan Mail

- Anonymous

- A systematic Review

- Another Endo dream 

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Guest - IPS Preprosthetic with Dr. Robert Hale

Resident reminder

​- Training available for Preprosthetic Procedure

Journal Club

- Evaluation of implant accuracy and surgical efficiency in single-arm versus dual-arm dental robotic systems: an in vitro study.

Your personal finance drill from PWL Capital

- “Divestment of your wealth” by Brady Plunkett Senior Wealth Advisor Portfolio Manger, CFP, CIM

Recommendations

- Three before

- Foot Fetish movies

- Priestly agent

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Thanks to the CAOMS and PWL for their continued support of this podcast. https://www.caoms.com.

PWL Capital; https://pwlcapital.com/

If you would like to contact us, be a guest, or would like to submit a topic for Resident Reminder or Journal club, please email us at: [email protected]

Hosted by Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas & Dr. Oscar Dalmao

Produced by Dr. Brad W. Ray

Articles/Books cited in this episode:

https://www.klsmartin.com/en/products/individual-patient-solutions-cmf/ips-implants/ips-implants-preprosthetic/

Wang Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Yan Q. Evaluation of implant accuracy and surgical efficiency in single-arm versus dual-arm dental robotic systems: an in vitro study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Apr;55(4):481-488.

Welcome to Teeth & Titanium, Episode 64, “What is a Fellowship?”

This episode features:

Current Events

-    Olympic hockey update

-    The old foot on my chest bit

-    Getting your FACS right

Fan Mail

-    LAST Feedback

-    Orthognathic Deep dive

-    Aura from the Harvard Unc

-    The Match Debate

-    Does your fellowship count?

Resident reminder

            - Questions to ask when looking at a fellowship

Journal Club

-    The PGY-0: Why the Start of Training Doesn't Have to Wait Till Residency.

-    Where Have the Resident Researchers Gone?

-    The Value of Orthognathic Surgery Fellowships.

Your personal finance drill from PWL Capital

-    “Estate Freeze” by Brady Plunkett Senior Wealth Advisor Portfolio Manger, CFP, CIM

Recommendations

-    Pond rules

-    A very long sunrise

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Thanks to the CAOMS and PWL for their continued support of this podcast. https://www.caoms.com.

PWL Capital; https://pwlcapital.com/

If you would like to contact us, be a guest, or would like to submit a topic for Resident Reminder or Journal club, please email us at: [email protected]

Hosted by Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas & Dr. Oscar Dalmao

Produced by Dr. Brad W. Ray

Articles/Books cited in this episode:

Shivers PL, Goncalves PZ. The PGY-0: Why the Start of Training Doesn't Have to Wait Till Residency. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Mar;84(3):287-288.

Cillo JE Jr. Where Have the Resident Researchers Gone? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Mar;84(3):285-286.

Ritchie CA, Posnick JC, Kinard BE. The Value of Orthognathic Surgery Fellowships. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Mar;84(3):289-290.

Welcome to Teeth & Titanium, Episode 63, Orthognathic Surgery with Farrell’s Fellows: Dr. Sam Bobek and Dr. Peter Franco

This episode features:

Current Events

-    Travel and Kids

Fan Mail

-    UAB Reverse Track OMS Response

Guest Segment

            - Detailed Orthognathic Surgery Breakdown with Dr. Sam Bobek and Dr. Peter Franco

Resident reminder

            - Pearl and Pitfalls in Orthognathic Surgery

            - Levels of TMJ Arthroscopy

Journal Club

-    What are the outcomes of jaw function and pain reduction with advanced TMJ arthroscopy after failed lysis and lavage procedures?

-    Social Media for Surgeons: Tool, Trap, or Trophy Cabinet?

Recommendations

-    Oh Canada

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Thanks to the CAOMS and PWL for their continued support of this podcast. https://www.caoms.com. 

PWL Capital; https://pwlcapital.com/

If you would like to contact us, be a guest, or would like to submit a topic for Resident Reminder or Journal club, please email us at: [email protected]

Hosted by Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas & Dr. Oscar Dalmao

Produced by Dr. Brad W. Ray

Articles/Books cited in this episode:

Cheung J, Chinoy A, Aronovich S, Troost JP, Hakim M. What are the outcomes of jaw function and pain reduction with advanced TMJ arthroscopy after failed lysis and lavage procedures? Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Jan 31:S0901-5027(26)00020-2.

Jain A. Social Media for Surgeons: Tool, Trap, or Trophy Cabinet? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Feb;84(2):153-154.

Welcome to Teeth & Titanium, Episode 62, “Permanent Bad Insurance”

This episode features:

Current Events

-    Oscar’s math skills

-    Spotify Wrapped

New Years Resolutions

Fan Mail

-    McGill medical rotation update

-    Joey from Brampton 

Resident reminder

            - Local Anesthetic Toxicity

Journal Club

-   Federal Student Loan Changes Uniquely Impact 6-Year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents

-   Rates and Determinants of Prosthodontic Rehabilitation After Segmental Jaw Surgery

-   Naloxone Coprescribing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: An Opportunity for Harm Reduction?

Your personal Finance Drill from PWL Capital, “Whole Life Insurance”

-    Brady Plunkett Senior Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager, CFP®, CIM®

Recommendations

-    Greatest movie of all time

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Thanks to the CAOMS and PWL for their continued support of this podcast. https://www.caoms.com. 

PWL Capital; https://pwlcapital.com/

If you would like to contact us, be a guest, or would like to submit a topic for Resident Reminder or Journal club, please email us at: [email protected]

Hosted by Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas & Dr. Oscar Dalmao

Produced by Dr. Brad W. Ray

Articles/Books cited in this episode:

Morgan CD, Borbiev ST, Peacock ZS. Federal Student Loan Changes Uniquely Impact 6-Year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Jan;84(1):9-10.

Idrissi Janati A, Nizar Beema A, Gigliotti J, Makhoul N, El-Hakim M, Karra N. Rates and Determinants of Prosthodontic Rehabilitation After Segmental Jaw Surgery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Jan;84(1):127-137. 

Sung KE, Wang TT, Keith DA, Hajibandeh JT. Naloxone Coprescribing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: An Opportunity for Harm Reduction? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Jan;84(1):6-8.

Welcome to Teeth & Titanium, Episode 61, “Board Prep with Dr. Andrew Jenzer”

This episode features:

Current Events

-    Wendall’s family has grown and he needs our opinions on a variety of topics

Fan Mail

-    Rapid response from a shoutout.

-    Update from our Australian dental assistant

Guest

-    Dr. Andrew Jenzer on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Board Preparation

Resident reminder

            - One thing you wish more people understood about preparing for the OMFS boards

Journal Club

-   Managing Patients on Blood Thinners

-   Bridging Medicine and Dentistry: The University of Alabama at Birmingham OMS Reverse-Track Residency Program—A Path Forward in a Changing Residency Recruitment World

Your personal Finance Drill from PWL Capital, “Low Cost Index Investing”

-    Brady Plunkett Senior Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager, CFP®, CIM®

Recommendations

-    The perfect movie you can’t refuse and others

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Thanks to the CAOMS and PWL for their continued support of this podcast. https://www.caoms.com. 

PWL Capital; https://pwlcapital.com/

If you would like to contact us, be a guest, or would like to submit a topic for Resident Reminder or Journal club, please email us at: [email protected]

Hosted by Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas & Dr. Oscar Dalmao

Produced by Dr. Brad W. Ray

Articles/Books cited in this episode:

Dr. Jenzer Email Address; [email protected]

Aghaloo T. Managing Patients on Blood Thinners. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 Dec;83(12):1437-1438.

Patel K, Weber TM Jr, Powell KK, Kinard BE. Bridging Medicine and Dentistry: The University of Alabama at Birmingham OMS Reverse-Track Residency Program-A Path Forward in a Changing Residency Recruitment World. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 Dec;83(12):1439-1441.

Blue Book; Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Study Guide for the Oral Boards

Welcome to Teeth & Titanium, Episode 60, “Vacation Planning”

This episode features:

Current Events

-   AAOMS/CAOMS Recap

-   Learning and benefiting from resident exposure

Fan Mail

-   Saying “Hi” to Wendall

-   Feedback from last episode

-   Thoughts on name change

Resident reminder

            - Utilization of vacation/conference days during residency

Journal Club

-   How Has Your Practice Changed?

-   Rapid and Low-Cost Mesh Shaping Technique for Orbital Fracture Reconstruction - A Technical Note

Your Personal Finance Drill from PWL Capital, “Individual Pension Plan (IPP)”

-   Brady Plunkett Senior Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager, CFP®, CIM®

Recommendations

-   Old school cosplay

-   Sus Girlfriend

-   New school cosplay

-   Guest Recommendation

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Thanks to the CAOMS  and PWL for their continued support of this podcast. https://www.caoms.com. 

PWL Capital; https://pwlcapital.com/

If you would like to contact us, be a guest, or would like to submit a topic for Resident Reminder or Journal club, please email us at: [email protected]

Hosted by Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas & Oscar Dalmao

Produced by Dr. Brad W. Ray

Articles/Books cited in this episode:

Aghaloo T. How Has Your Practice Changed? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 Oct;83(10):1189.

Paiva C, Tavares RN, Chaves FN, Carvalho FS. Rapid and Low-Cost Mesh Shaping Technique for Orbital Fracture Reconstruction - A Technical Note. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 Oct;83(10):1266-1270.

Welcome to Teeth & Titanium, EP.59 - Your Personal Finance Drill with Dan Bortolotti

This episode features:

Current Events

-    Participation medal

-    Nasser Audition revisited

-    PWL partnership, ”The Personal Finance Drill”

-    Review of financial terms for interview

-     

Guest Interview

-    PWL’s Dan Bortolotti CFP CIM

Resident reminder

            -  Lots of debt but potential high future earnings – where to start?

Journal Club

-    A Half-Century Review of Male and Female Resident Outcomes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Single-Institution Report.

Recommendations

-    Sly Guy 

            -  Dumb comedies

            -  Black Dogs

            -  Brad is old

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Thanks to the CAOMS/PWL for their continued support of this podcast. https://www.caoms.com. https://pwlcapital.com/

If you would like to contact us, be a guest, or would like to submit a topic for Resident Reminder or Journal club, please email us at: [email protected]

Hosted by Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas & Dr. Oscar Dalmao

Produced by Dr. Brad W. Ray and Wendall’s dad

Articles/Books cited in this episode:

Reboot Your Portfolio: 9 Steps to Successful Investing with ETFs by Dan Bortolotti

Keefe S, Baldwin C, Fisher E, Turvey TA. A Half-Century Review of Male and Female Resident Outcomes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Single-Institution Report. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 Sep;83(9):1179-1183.

Welcome to Teeth & Titanium, Episode 58 – Craniums & Clavicles

This episode features:

Current Events

-   The Team is back

-   Oscar’s new addition

-   Wendall’s zone coverage

-   Oscar’s TNT ICOMS critique

-   Is a Michelin Star restaurant worth it?

Fan mail

-   Response to Dr. Engelstad’s Episode

Resident reminder

            -  Preoperative evaluation

Journal Club

-   Keep the Change

-   Value of Personal Engagement Versus Delegation in Surgical Practice

-   Alveoloplasty: A Paradigm Shift to a More Efficient Surgical Technique

Recommendations

            - Wendall’s classics

            - Oscar’s poetry

            - How to break a clavicle while having fun

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Thanks to the CAOMS/ICOMS for their continued support of this podcast. https://www.caoms.com. 

If you would like to contact us, be a guest, or would like to submit a topic for Resident Reminder or Journal club, please email us at: [email protected]

Hosted by Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas & Dr. Oscar Dalmao

Produced by Dr. Brad W. Ray

Articles/Books cited in this episode:

AAOMS Anesthesia Office Evaluation Manual; 

https://7157e75ac0509b6a8f5c-5b19c577d01b9ccfe75d2f9e4b17ab55.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/MHFRHKOX-PDF-2-487959-4451953868.pdf

Dodson TB. Keep the Change. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 Aug;83(8):917-918.

Kaban LB, Posnick JC. Value of Personal Engagement Versus Delegation in Surgical Practice. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 Aug;83(8):919-921.

Buschman JA. Alveoloplasty: A Paradigm Shift to a More Efficient Surgical Technique. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 Aug;83(8):996-999. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2025.04.016. Epub 2025 Apr 30.