Cass Washington @sdr_cassius - Dose of Dental Podcast #211 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

Top 5 Topics:- The Truth About Oral Surgery Board Certification- The Future of Dentistry: Too Many Dentists?- DSOs vs Private Practice: The Hidden Tradeoffs- Nontraditional Paths to Dental School- Hidden Specialties in DentistryQuotes & Wisdom:[02:58] “Think about the content of your book, not just the cover.”[02:43] “I’m not about flexing. I’m more about content over cover.”[12:26] “As long as you have a plan, everything will work out fine, but just be very aware of what’s going on as you go because things around you are constantly changing.”[23:31] “Don’t fall for the “fool’s gold!”’[24:00] “The floor is higher, but the ceiling is lower.”[38:16] “The ego is always going to be there.”[33:40] “It’s designed to divide us and conquer us. We just have to remember we’re in this together.”[39:25] “Enjoy this time. You’re not going to get it back.”[39:52] “As long as it’s safe and responsible, go do that thing.”[18:54] “You got into dental school, so all the stars are aligning, man!”Questions:[01:18] What are the specific perks of board certification? Do you get a salary increase or anything like that, or is it mainly just the title?[03:15] What was your motivation to get board certification then?[04:37] Where did you get accepted, and where did you commit to next year?[13:01] Do you think more dental schools opening is pushing more dentists into the market, and could that lower wages for dentists in the future?[15:32] What makes a DSO different from a person who just owns multiple practices?[19:39] What are your thoughts on why the UK seems to have a reputation for worse oral care?[22:44] What do you think about DSOs offering opportunities, perks, dinners, travel, and content deals to dental students?[30:19] For someone like Dr. Ryan Diepenbrock doing rhinoplasty and facial cosmetic procedures without an MD, how much does state regulation affect what he can do?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #211My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Day Diver- 2.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast