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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2026 · 25 MIN

I Was Terminated From My First Job As An Oral Surgeon... Here's What Happened Next | Wisdom Teeth, AI & The Truth About Dentistry

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

Top 5 Topics:- The Dark Side of Dental & Surgical Training- The TRUTH About Wisdom Teeth Recovery- Is Dentistry Still Worth It in 2026?- Will AI Replace Healthcare Workers?- Fired... Then Everything ChangedTop 12 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 4 Q&A:1st - Alex, @alexkrivi2nd – @kaitlynmg0133rd – @me_la_pelas_2.04th – Jasmin, @jaszy.main5th – ap, @aanna.pradoo6th – Ahmed Abdlkakidir, @ahmed5_407th – @thegamerguide058th – Sara, @sarasagal9th – Destiny, @destinymarie906910th - @dental.hut_11th - @l2p.1 12th - baby, @crybabywaawaaQuotes & Wisdom:08:55 — "Being a little behind doesn't mean you're late or wrong—it's just a different path."09:10 — "Get enough exposure before committing to dentistry. Make sure it's truly something you want to do."13:55 — "Extern at reach programs, not your safety programs. One great week can earn you an interview you never expected."18:20 — "I don't think AI is going to replace nurses. It should reduce administrative load so healthcare workers can be paid more and patients can pay less."21:10 — "My rule through college and dental school was simple: no C's—only A's and B's."22:35 — "Corner duplexes are great investments because each unit can have its own driveway, creating more privacy and increasing rental value."Questions:00:40 — What brand of dental implants do you place, and why do you prefer them?09:30 — OMFS residency is so toxic. I want to quit. What would you tell someone going through that?13:45 — Which OMFS externships would you recommend to maximize the chances of matching into residency?17:10 — How many days should you wait before using the irrigation syringe after wisdom tooth removal?18:15 — Do you think AI will reduce nursing jobs or change healthcare employment?22:00 — Should I have all 5 wisdom teeth removed at the same time?DOS DIENTES Team: - Dr. Brendan Gallagher (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)- Dra. Alexia Gomez (Head Surgical Assistant; Dentist of Mexico)Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- @doctorgallagher_‘s TikTok LIVE Q&A 104Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono- 7.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

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