The Truth About Dental School, My DAT Score, Dentistry vs. Medicine Quality of Life, Leadership & The Future Dentistry

Top 3 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #36 Q&A: 1st - Luke, @pre.dental.student 2nd - Nicole, @nmaloney225 3rd – Kayla Lampp, @kaylalampp Questions: 00:10 - What was your DAT score? 01:12 - How did you study for the DAT? 02:58 - How many interviews and acceptances did you have? 06:27 - Did you break up with your partner during dental school? 08:15 - Ways to set yourself up for dental school as a freshman? 09:45 - Thoughts on the University of Pennsylvania dental school? 11:50 - How many OMS interviews are needed to feel safe for matching? 13:55 - Is there a chance of getting in with a 13 academic average? 20:12 - What was your GPA? 26:29 - How can you be a good leader as a dentist? 32:40 - What are your thoughts on DSOs? Quotes & Wisdom: On Leadership in Dentistry (26:45): "I'm not going to call them my staff. I'm going to call them my team… coordinating with the team and communicating effectively is how you can be a good leader; leading by example." On Dentistry's Future (32:00): "The incentive should be to see more patients, to get more care for patients that need it… the profession is losing that." - Healthcare needs to incentivize treatment better from the bottom up: by financially incentivizing preventative care we can prevent the worst from happening. On Purpose and Fulfillment (34:30): "If I could leave with one quote, it's that I want to leave the room better than when I walked into it. Looking back, I want to say, 'You know, it was worth it. I gave my all.'" Stories & Topics: Breakdown of DAT Scores and Study Tips (02:52) Insights on Dental School Applications and Acceptances (05:13) Personal Experiences at Stony Brook and Various Dental Schools (07:40) Observations on the State of Dental Education and Student Loan Debt (10:38) Discussion of Dental School Culture and Challenges in Different Schools (13:16) Career Paths in Dentistry, Dentistry vs. Medicine (15:44) Detailed Look into Leadership and Team Building in a Dental Practice (26:19) Concerns on the Future of Dental Education and Residency Requirements (29:00) Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - TikTok LIVE #36 Watch in this episode = Citizen Chrono H500-S078199 10.2024 #podcast #podcasts #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher