Dr. Dez Brown - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #112

Full Podcast Title: “‘BE THE HARDEST WORKER IN THE ROOM:’ From Jamaica to Life Changing Success, Dr. Dez Brown’s Journey of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” Questions: (00:02) Did you know that everyone has good things to say about you? (00:27) How are you doing today? What's going on? (02:35) What's your favorite reggae song? (04:22) What's that playlist called on Spotify? (05:15) Did you know we talked for two hours at Amos? (06:44) What are we trying to get out of life? What are we expecting? (18:19) What procedures did you do today? (21:40) How was your journey from Jamaica to the United States? (32:24) How did you convince your wife to move to Indiana? (36:43) What was the one thing that clicked for you to become the hardest worker in the room? (45:15) What's your favorite procedure to do? (52:12) What are your thoughts on AI in dentistry? (54:54) What are your thoughts on the Cybertruck? (56:10) What did you drive today? (57:17) What's your favorite car to drive? (1:04:02) What's your wife's favorite car to drive? (1:05:06) Do you feel like you're the combination of the oral surgeon and orthodontist you met? Quotes & Wisdom: "It's intentional. It's intentional." – Des Brown emphasizes the deliberate effort behind his success and reputation (00:17). "The goal is to not drop any one of them." – Des Brown compares life to juggling balls, each representing priorities (15:57). "Nobody will outwork me." – Des’s turning point in residency, a testament to his work ethic and determination (39:11). "Your coach will never say that anybody outworks you." – Advice to his children on always being the hardest worker (40:29). "Life is like juggling balls, and each ball has a priority." – Des’s analogy on balancing family, work, and health (15:57). "Normal is not an option." – Des’s personal mantra on striving for excellence in everything he does (41:49). "If you want to be a pushcart driver in Jamaica, you must be the best pushcart driver." – Wisdom from his parents about excelling no matter the circumstances (41:35). "I think the difference between all of us is being able to play the cards you're dealt." – On adapting to life’s challenges and making the most of situations (36:43). Stories & Topics: (03:23) Music preferences in the OR – Des Brown talks about playing specific music for patients in the operating room. (09:59) Des’s journey of working 75 hours a week for 9 years – Story about his intense work-life balance. (10:56) Switching to administrative work for more family time – Story of his decision to take a VP role for better life balance. (18:39) Recent cases: Ludwig’s angina and general dentist complications – Des talks about the challenging cases he handled recently. (21:48) Des’s journey from Jamaica to the U.S. – His path from wanting to be an orthodontist to becoming an oral surgeon. (36:43) Des’s turning point in residency – The moment in residency when he decided to double down and become the hardest worker. (40:29) Advice to his children on hard work – Teaching his kids that nobody should ever outwork them. (45:15) Des’s favorite procedures – Complex trauma and large dental reconstructions are his favorite types of surgeries. (54:54) Thoughts on the Cybertruck – Des shares his opinion on the build quality and impression of the Cybertruck. (56:10) Cars he drives and their significance – Discussion about his Range Rover, Bentley, and Lamborghini Aventador. Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #112 Watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Chrono Panda Dr. Brown’s Watch = Chopard 10.2024 #podcast #podcasts #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher