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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 1H 9M

Future Of Dentistry Predictions, Private vs. DSO’s, Wisdom Teeth Tips, Dental School HACKS To Succeed, Gap Year Advice

from Dr. Gallagher's Podcast · host Brendan Gallagher, DDS

Top 5 Topics:- The Future of Dentistry: All-Specialty & GP Private Practices vs Corporate DSO Takeover?- Wisdom Teeth Removal: Painful Recovery Tips, Infections & Horror Stories- Gap Year Advice & Dental School Survival Hacks for Aspiring Dentists- Why Time & Autonomy Beat Money in Dentistry (Private Practice Truth)- REAL Teamwork, Mentorship & Life Lessons from an OMFS SurgeonTop 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #100 Q&A:1st - sg, @sgkilla062nd – Kirsten-Ann, @kirstenchn3rd – Voun, @vouner4th – TJ 2016, @dustygirl06125th – Dylan, @dtriedtoo6th – Garry, @garry5_7th – M, @gogators4608th – Sports Talk Tv, @official_sports_talk_tv9th – Charlie, @charliemcguckin10th - Ave @averyd53Quotes & Wisdom:“Time is the #1 asset in your life. I know everyone thinks that money is the ultimate asset... No, no, no. Time is your #1 asset.”“You’re 22... You’re feeling behind because you took one gap year? Dude, grow up, man. Enjoy that gap year! This is your last chance before you get back into the school system.”“Autonomy. Autonomy. That’s what I liked about dentistry. You want to work more and make more money? You can do that. You want to work a little bit less? You can do that too.”“I would not recommend going into any profession just for money. That’s a mistake. You have to go into something because you’re passionate about it, you’re interested in it, you’re good at it.”“The key to making the flashcards, now? Use AI. Plug in a PowerPoint, plug in a PDF, with AI now, you could do it all on your own. It’s so fast.”“I’m so glad I went into dentistry and not medicine. I’m 100% certain on this.”“You need to go all in on this gap year and explore the world. You need to get an idea of how small we actually are in this world.”“If you know me, I talk a lot about time being #1 asset, even more than money. And I think autonomy is what affords you the ability to make decisions to have more time.”“Enjoy your summer, see friends, see family, travel a bit. Don’t work before dental school. Enjoy that summer. Because when you want to see your friends, in the middle of dental school, you might not be able to take that time off.”Questions:08:41 - "What are your top extraction tips?"11:38 - "How is the academic work from college and then dental school, like in terms of difficulty?"22:43 - "Just got told I need jaw surgery. What's the recovery time for a LeFort one advancement and downgraft?"25:32 - "Thoughts on taking a gap year study for the DAT at 22?" / "Advice for feeling behind at times. 22 studying for the DAT."37:42 - "What are your best study habits and tips?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Limited Edition Panda Chrono- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- The Future of Dentistry: All-Specialty & GP Private Practices vs Corporate DSO Takeover?- Wisdom Teeth Removal: Painful Recovery Tips, Infections & Horror Stories- Gap Year Advice & Dental School Survival Hacks for Aspiring Dentists- Why Time & Autonomy Beat Money in Dentistry (Private Practice Truth)- REAL Teamwork, Mentorship & Life Lessons from an OMFS SurgeonTop 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #100 Q&A:1st - sg, @sgkilla062nd – Kirsten-Ann, @kirstenchn3rd – Voun, @vouner4th – TJ 2016, @dustygirl06125th – Dylan, @dtriedtoo6th – Garry, @garry5_7th – M, @gogators4608th – Sports Talk Tv, @official_sports_talk_tv9th – Charlie, @charliemcguckin10th - Ave @averyd53Quotes & Wisdom:“Time is the #1 asset in your life. I know everyone thinks that money is the ultimate asset... No, no, no. Time is your #1 asset.”“You’re 22... You’re feeling behind because you took one gap year? Dude, grow up, man. Enjoy that gap year! This is your last chance before you get back into the school system.”“Autonomy. Autonomy. That’s what I liked about dentistry. You want to work more and make more money? You can do that. You want to work a little bit less? You can do that too.”“I would not recommend going into any profession just for money. That’s a mistake. You have to go into something because you’re passionate about it, you’re interested in it, you’re good at it.”“The key to making the flashcards, now? Use AI. Plug in a PowerPoint, plug in a PDF, with AI now, you could do it all on your own. It’s so fast.”“I’m so glad I went into dentistry and not medicine. I’m 100% certain on this.”“You need to go all in on this gap year and explore the world. You need to get an idea of how small we actually are in this world.”“If you know me, I talk a lot about time being #1 asset, even more than money. And I think autonomy is what affords you the ability to make decisions to have more time.”“Enjoy your summer, see friends, see family, travel a bit. Don’t work before dental school. Enjoy that summer. Because when you want to see your friends, in the middle of dental school, you might not be able to take that time off.”Questions:08:41 - "What are your top extraction tips?"11:38 - "How is the academic work from college and then dental school, like in terms of difficulty?"22:43 - "Just got told I need jaw surgery. What's the recovery time for a LeFort one advancement and downgraft?"25:32 - "Thoughts on taking a gap year study for the DAT at 22?" / "Advice for feeling behind at times. 22 studying for the DAT."37:42 - "What are your best study habits and tips?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Limited Edition Panda Chrono- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

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Top 5 Topics:- The Future of Dentistry: All-Specialty & GP Private Practices vs Corporate DSO Takeover?- Wisdom Teeth Removal: Painful Recovery Tips, Infections & Horror Stories- Gap Year Advice & Dental School Survival Hacks for Aspiring Dentists-...

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