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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 47 MIN

The Best Surgeons Aren’t Jerks! Money in Dentistry, New Dental Schools Opening Is A Problem? Safe Sedation Dentistry; Endo vs. OS

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

Top 5 Topics:- I’m an Oral Surgeon Now, And Here’s What They Don’t Tell You About Dentistry- Why New Dental Schools Are Exploding — Here’s Why It’s Actually a Problem- “You Don’t Have to Be a Jerk to Be a Surgeon”- The Real Reason Dentists Specialize (It’s Not For the Money)- Why Sedation Dentistry Is Safe — And Why Some Doctors Hate ItTop 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #90 Q&A:1st - Owen, @owen.2.42nd – John Goodman, DDS, @johngoodmandds3rd – @halfkegg4th – Diandler, @diandler1435th – Alexis Perez Cadena, @alexisperezcadena6th - Cody, @cody057247th - @summer.lovin28th - Goober, @matheusmaximiliantheiii9th - @rakheebhasin10th - Orlando, @orlando12454Quotes & Wisdom:13:55 — “That is absolutely wrong… you don’t have to be a jerk to be a surgeon… not in today’s day and age.”19:05 — “If you can’t handle the complications of any procedure, you should not be doing them.”21:05 — “It’s not better patient care… something to consider.”29:55 — “Any career path is bad if you’re in it for the money… your values aren’t balanced with purpose.”40:15 — “Aim for reach programs for your externships… they get to learn what you’re like… and their program name goes on your resume.”43:05 — “You shouldn’t have to have someone convince you… get more exposure and determine which one aligns more with what you want.”12:10 — “Show them the utmost interest… without bragging—just show growth since your interview day.”11:40 — “If you’re going to buy a car or a watch… let your investments be the thing that buys it.”Questions:00:45 — “Are you from Boston? I’m trying to guess where your accent is from.”10:05 — “Is specializing not worth it if your parent is a GP and ready to hand over their practice?”11:20 — “I’m on the waitlist for my top dental school. Advice?”12:40 — “Endo versus OS — stuck between the two.”14:20 — “Thoughts on New York’s new Yeshiva Dental School, three-year fast paced program?”23:55 — “How would I know my bottom wisdom teeth are close to the nerve in the jaw?”27:35 — “What are your thoughts on doing procedures and providing sedation at the same time?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Filippo Loreti Moonphase- 2.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

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