EPISODE · May 12, 2025 · 19 MIN
100-Hour Surgery Weeks, Life-Changing All-on-X Dental Implant Surgery, I Turn 31 Years Old Today!
from Dr. Gallagher's Podcast · host Brendan Gallagher, DDS
Top 5 Topics:- Life-Changing All-on-X Dental Surgery Explained- Residency Survival Tips: 100+ Hour Work Weeks, Burnout, and Breakthroughs- Dental School vs. Med School: Which Path Is Right for You?- LeBron vs. Jordan: The Flop Debate That Triggered People LOL- My Birthday Watch Top 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #62 Q&A:1st - Goober, @matheusmaximiliantheiii 2nd – @ra456418 3rd – Persephanie Guerrero, @persephanieguerre 4th – @cbenjiiiii 5th – Kera 22, @kera222 6th - lys, @lysandur7th - Deyvvi, @deyvida07 8th - @gabelpaytonQuotes & Wisdom:“Keep your eyes on the end goal… but also stay in tune with what matters most to you during residency.”• “You’ve got to be very regimented in your routine. Stick to your routine the best you can.”• “Your to-do list is your friend. It’s the biggest way to manage priorities and combat anxiety.”• “You should be excited to go to work. If you’re not, something’s wrong.”• “All-on-X can change someone’s life—people go from bombed-out teeth to walking out with a full smile.”• “Quizlet cards should be visual—X-rays, diagrams, photos—question and answer. Repetition builds success.”• “The most important thing you can do before applying to med or dental school is *shadow and observe*.”• “Once you make it to the interview, it’s a level playing field. Now it’s about how you perform.”• “You can always get better at sedation. But it’s the most critical part of the practice.”• “You don’t learn how to be a CEO in residency—you have to *go out and learn it yourself*.”• “I don’t respect flops in sports. If you’re gonna flop, grow up a little bit.”• “Use school as a stepping stone—but the real growth happens when you *push outside your comfort zone.*”Questions:(04:50) Is remineralizing gum a scam?(06:10) What do you think the future of orthodontics as a specialty looks like?(07:55) What’s your watch of the day?(09:35) What dental school did you go to?(10:05) Any teeth whitening recommendations?(11:50) LeBron or Jordan?(14:25) Do you finish residency soon?(17:20) Ronaldo or Messi?(18:40) If you got accepted to Tufts and NYU, which would you go to?(21:00) What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in residency?(24:00) How many hours do you work weekly in OMFS residency?(25:45) Should I apply to med school or dental school?(28:30) Is everyone on equal ground once they get to the interviews?(29:15) Do you think you’ll go back to the hospital to do cases?(31:30) What’s a good technique for recognizing undercuts when doing crowns?(33:40) Is it hard to have a part-time job while in dental school?(35:35) Do you feel comfortable performing anesthesia?(37:10) Any tips for studying?(40:20) What level of sedation will you use in private practice?(44:00) What do you know about Brendan Gallagher the hockey player?(45:00) Glove size: latex or nitrile?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Citizen Grand Touring Sport with brown leather butterfly-clasp band from Amazon- 5.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher
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Top 5 Topics:- Life-Changing All-on-X Dental Surgery Explained- Residency Survival Tips: 100+ Hour Work Weeks, Burnout, and Breakthroughs- Dental School vs. Med School: Which Path Is Right for You?- LeBron vs. Jordan: The Flop Debate That Triggered People LOL- My Birthday Watch Top 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #62 Q&A:1st - Goober, @matheusmaximiliantheiii 2nd – @ra456418 3rd – Persephanie Guerrero, @persephanieguerre 4th – @cbenjiiiii 5th – Kera 22, @kera222 6th - lys, @lysandur7th - Deyvvi, @deyvida07 8th - @gabelpaytonQuotes & Wisdom:“Keep your eyes on the end goal… but also stay in tune with what matters most to you during residency.”• “You’ve got to be very regimented in your routine. Stick to your routine the best you can.”• “Your to-do list is your friend. It’s the biggest way to manage priorities and combat anxiety.”• “You should be excited to go to work. If you’re not, something’s wrong.”• “All-on-X can change someone’s life—people go from bombed-out teeth to walking out with a full smile.”• “Quizlet cards should be visual—X-rays, diagrams, photos—question and answer. Repetition builds success.”• “The most important thing you can do before applying to med or dental school is *shadow and observe*.”• “Once you make it to the interview, it’s a level playing field. Now it’s about how you perform.”• “You can always get better at sedation. But it’s the most critical part of the practice.”• “You don’t learn how to be a CEO in residency—you have to *go out and learn it yourself*.”• “I don’t respect flops in sports. If you’re gonna flop, grow up a little bit.”• “Use school as a stepping stone—but the real growth happens when you *push outside your comfort zone.*”Questions:(04:50) Is remineralizing gum a scam?(06:10) What do you think the future of orthodontics as a specialty looks like?(07:55) What’s your watch of the day?(09:35) What dental school did you go to?(10:05) Any teeth whitening recommendations?(11:50) LeBron or Jordan?(14:25) Do you finish residency soon?(17:20) Ronaldo or Messi?(18:40) If you got accepted to Tufts and NYU, which would you go to?(21:00) What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in residency?(24:00) How many hours do you work weekly in OMFS residency?(25:45) Should I apply to med school or dental school?(28:30) Is everyone on equal ground once they get to the interviews?(29:15) Do you think you’ll go back to the hospital to do cases?(31:30) What’s a good technique for recognizing undercuts when doing crowns?(33:40) Is it hard to have a part-time job while in dental school?(35:35) Do you feel comfortable performing anesthesia?(37:10) Any tips for studying?(40:20) What level of sedation will you use in private practice?(44:00) What do you know about Brendan Gallagher the hockey player?(45:00) Glove size: latex or nitrile?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Citizen Grand Touring Sport with brown leather butterfly-clasp band from Amazon- 5.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher
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