Dental School Secrets, Implant Risks, Why Dental Insurance is Failing You & The Future of Dentistry

Top 5 Topics:- Pediatric Dentistry: Dream Job or Daily Chaos?- Dental Implants & Complications—What No One Tells You- Insurance Meltdown: Why ‘Full Coverage’ Isn’t Full- Dental School Admissions & OMFS: Grades vs. Grit- The Future of Dentistry: DSOs, New Schools & an Insurance FixTop 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #76 Q&A:1st - @strictlybaited 2nd – Bri, @briannaanzalone43rd – Wilmar Mendoza, @wilmarmend21124th – Jfcjdbddj, @_maka_3035th – FunnyClipz, @dravon.p 6th - @rakheebhasin 7th - Ethan McFarlane500, @ethanmcfarlane500 Quotes & Wisdom:On managing complications: "Dentists can do anything as long as we understand how to manage all and every complication that can occur from that procedure."On choosing a specialty: "When things really go wrong in dentistry, they end up at the oral surgeon. And we know how to handle those complications."On learning from others: "What’s better than learning from others’ mistakes, so you don’t have it happen to you?"On insurance and the profession: "Some insurance companies are killing dentistry. They tell patients they have full coverage, but full coverage is $76 for a $500 procedure."On change in dentistry: "We need to create a new insurance company—transparent, nonprofit, and focused on patient care. This is my life purpose."On patient care: "I’m not a salesman. I tell patients what they need, why they need it, and how I can help."On pursuing opportunities: "Don’t worry if you’re on the waiting list. Keep asking, stay persistent, and you’ll find your way in."On shaping the future: "I want to see dentistry get better. I’m just starting out, but I already have a lot of ideas, and I’m ready to work. Let’s go!"Questions:(00:00) Thoughts on a pediatric dentist career?(04:55) Can you place an immediate implant if there’s periapical pathology?(07:40) Is periodontology a decent choice compared to OMFS?(11:15) Advice for general practitioners wanting to place implants?(13:22) How much do undergraduate grades matter in OMFS residency?(15:05) Does the prestige of your undergrad matter for dental school admissions?(27:10) Are implant certificate residencies worth it?(41:22) Are pass/fail dental schools better for OMFS placement?(46:37) What were your grades like in undergrad?(1:21:14) Should I choose dentistry or medicine?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date- 9.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher