RIP Charlie Kirk, Dental School vs. Residency, Interview Hacks, Wisdom Teeth, Dentist Salaries

Top 5 Topics:- A Moment of Silence For Charlie Kirk & Prayers For His Family- Interview Hacks That Actually Work- Doctor Money: First Paycheck Reality (After Residency)- Wisdom Teeth: Speed vs. Safety in Surgery- Fixing Healthcare: Insurance Reimbursements & an AI SolutionTop 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #74 Q&A:1st - Mary Santana, @marysantana206 2nd – Rai B, @brilliantryloth 3rd – Omar Hamdan, @_omarhamdan_4th – @like.mike_5th – @valmircurovicQuotes & Wisdom:On Dental Interviews: “It’s a conversation, not a multiple-choice exam. Go in with your confidence playlist and be ready to share your story.”On Patient Care: “I don’t just work on people—I work with people. Behind every tooth is a human being, not a robot.”On Speed vs. Skill in Surgery: “It’s not about how fast you are—it’s about making every movement count. That’s how you minimize complications and truly get faster.”On Comparison: “Don’t compare yourself to others—compare yourself to how you did yesterday.”On Dental School Challenges: “Find the gems, the people you can trust and rely on. In such a stressful time, your circle makes all the difference.”On the Profession: “If you can’t manage the complications, you shouldn’t be doing the surgery. You need more training—patients deserve that.”On Balance & Burnout: “Give yourself grace. You can’t pick your score, but you can control your effort, your reps, and your consistency.”On Purpose: “Long form content is how you truly get to know someone—that’s why I started the Long Island Dentist podcast.”On Regret: “You can’t look behind and regret. The only comparison that matters is how far you’ve come from where you started.”On Resilience: “Prioritize everything on your plate. Knock off your tasks one by one. That’s how you keep moving forward.”Questions:(02:49) – “Dental school interview next week, any tips to help prepare?”(05:51) – “How did that first paycheck feel after finishing residency?”(09:08) – “What’s the hardest part about dental school?”(12:09) – “Do you actually like your patients and how do you handle difficult ones?”(14:50) – “How do you take out wisdom teeth fast without rushing?”(17:51) – “What’s more important, class rank or CBSE score?”(21:11) – “How do you manage studying for dental boards while studying for the CBSE?”(24:00) – “If you could redo the journey, would you change anything?”(26:56) – “What’s the most stressful part about dental school?”(29:30) – “Would you recommend immediate implant placement if periapical pathology is present?”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