Oral Surgeon Salaries, Avoiding Burnout in Dentistry, Relationships in Dental School & Residency, Dentistry > Medicine

TikTok LIVE #34 Full Podcast Title: “Oral Surgeon Salaries, Avoiding Burnout in Dentistry, Relationships in Dental School & Residency, Dentistry > Medicine” Top 3 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #34 Q&A: 1st - Aaron @aaaminoo 2nd - Future_Dr_Dani @future_dr_dani 3rd – el3rofi @el3rofi 1. Questions Asked: (00:00) How much do oral surgeons make? (03:15) What did you get your four-year degree in? (04:15) How can I decide if I want to do general dentistry or OMFS? (04:45) Do schools look down on community college prerequisites? (05:30) Tips for not getting burnt out in grad school? (07:45) Do you think becoming an OS is worth it or stay a dentist? (09:20) Do schools look down on community college prerequisites (repeated)? (11:00) How to decide between general dentistry and OMFS? (11:23) When would you recommend starting studying for the CBSE? (15:17) How to maintain a relationship in OMFS residency? (16:45) How did you decide between dentistry and medicine? (18:30) Is it true that OMFS residency causes a lot of divorces? (19:45) How to project revenue as an oral surgeon? (22:20) How do you feel about general dentists using CBCT technology? (24:15) Can a wisdom tooth be used to make a bridge? (27:02) What's your average daily production? (30:20) Do OMFS residency positions go unmatched and how can those get filled? (33:30) Tips for maintaining romantic relationships in dental school or residency? (36:50) What are the pros and cons of OMFS residency? (40:35) How do you maintain a work-life balance in OMFS? (41:45) Should I focus on paying off loans early or invest in a practice? (47:30) How to manage stress or burnout in dental school? (52:12) Have you ever farted during surgery? 2. Topics & Stories: (00:00) Introduction and Personal Insights (including references to Swedish House Mafia) (00:52) Understanding Dental Salaries and Contracts (base salary vs. percentage of collections) (02:52) Choosing Between General Dentistry and Specialization (shadowing and observing to make decisions) (05:52) Managing Burnout in Graduate School (balancing work with personal life) (07:45) Navigating Dental School Challenges (grades, shadowing, and personal experience) (09:50) Personal Experience with CBSE Preparation (study timeline, scores) (15:17) The Importance of Relationships in Residency (balancing residency with relationships) (16:45) Career Choices: Dentistry vs. Medicine (why dentistry was chosen) (30:12) Funny Story About Beer Chugging Contest on a Cruise (competitive personality and humor) (34:00) Reflecting on Student Loan Repayments vs. Investing in a Practice (debating where to put early earnings) (40:35) Balancing Work-Life in OMFS Residency (work-life balance, future practice plans) (45:50) Perspectives on Learning from Smart People (influence of Elon Musk and self-education through podcasts) 3. Quotes & Wisdom: (06:45) "Make sure you're doing what you're happy doing. If you're not happy, reevaluate." (08:10) "Don't let grades get you down. Dentistry is a lot more than grades." (15:45) "Your significant other should be a rock, not paper or scissors." (16:30) "Relationships are a collaboration. They help you, and you help them." (19:45) "Money will follow good work. Focus on treating patients right." (40:35) "It's not about making as much money as possible—it's about building a reputation." (45:50) "Learn from the smartest people in the world; it's all free online—why wouldn't you?" (47:30) "Burnout happens, but you need to find joy in what you're doing, whether it's running or a podcast." Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - TikTok LIVE #34 Watch worn in this episode = Citizen Black Chrono H500-S078199 10.2024 #podcast #podcasts #dentalpodcast #dentalpodcasts #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #viral #dentalschool #dentalstudent #omfs #surgeon #doctorlife #dentistlife #residency #oralsurgeon #dentist #doctorgallagher