Dr. Mike DePascale - Extraction vs. Non-Extraction, Fitness Pursuits, and the Future of DSO/OSOs

12/08/2025 1h 30min

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Today we have our honored guest Dr. Mike DePascale as we discuss the myth of life balance, extraction vs. non-extraction, fitness pursuits, and the future of DSOs and OSOs.Special thanks to our sponsor, the Mother of Pearls Conference (MOPC) held this coming October 10-11 at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.  Learn from over 25 speakers including the Braces Guy Dr. Grant Collins, Dr. Ben Fishbein, Dr. Kyle Fagala, and more.  Celebrate with 500+ colleagues under a rocket at the Apollo Saturn V with dinner, refreshments, and live music from the world’s only all-orthodontist band, RELAPSE.  Register at www.orthodonticpearls.org today!  Here are the key moments:1:40 - Balance of pursuit and joy in the journey7:00 - Why balance is a myth and how to shift your life to favor the priorities of the time 14:00 - Dr. DePascale’s Top Book Recommendations20:00 - Lessons from Peter Attia’s Outlive, how to live longer and healthier in those years, thoughts on Zone 2 cardio33:20 - Thoughts on where DSOs and OSOs are heading 58:10 - Thoughts on extraction vs non-extraction63:40 - Perceptions on colleagues as a KOL74:30 - CBCT in the orthodontic practice, routine vs. occasional use You down with OPP? Please like and subscribe so you don’t miss our upcoming episodes with Dr. Chris Feldman, The Braces Guy Dr. Grant Collins, Mari Sawtelle and more!

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