Why OMFS Residents Are Mentally BULLETPROOF, BIG DSO Base Salary But No True Ownership, 40h Call Days

Top 5 Topics:- Why OMFS Residents Are Mentally Bulletproof After the MICU Rotation- Aspen Dental Truths: Big Paychecks; No Ownership- $3,400 a Month for THIS? NYC Dental Student Housing Horror Story- What It’s Really Like to Be on Call for 40 Hours Straight in Oral Surgery- Is a 3-Year Dental School Too Good to Be True? The Truth About Fast-Track DMD ProgramsTop 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #69 Q&A:1st - aimen, @aimend06 2nd – Patrick_Williams, @patrick_williams812 3rd – HealthFreakDoc, @lionsmane12 4th – @sam_miller.3 5th – Deyvvi, @deyvida07 6th - Luke, @the.dental.student 7th - Persephone Guerrero, @persephanieguerre 8th - Rowe, @rowemaine 9th - WeKnowBall, @we_knowball 10th - @osmotic_demyelination Quotes & Wisdom:“No one likes to see someone die… but in the MICU, it’s every few days. You learn to keep moving.”- Resilience in healthcare means enduring the emotional weight and still showing up. This quote humanizes the mental strain OMFS residents face.“You need a plan. A high floor at Aspen means a low ceiling. Private practice gives you ownership — and that’s freedom.”- An honest breakdown of financial tradeoffs — inspiring young dentists to think long-term.“You just take what you get, do what you're told, and move on. That’s residency.”- Blunt, relatable wisdom on humility and endurance in training — speaks to residents and pre-dents alike.Questions:(03:20) “What was the hardest rotation of residency — physically, mentally, emotionally?”(05:50) “Do you think you would have enjoyed being a general dentist if all this didn’t work out?”(08:45) “What’s your opinion on the new three-year dental schools like Roseman and Pacific?”(10:10) “What’s your opinion on working somewhere like Aspen Dental right after graduation?”(02:05) “How closely do you work with head and neck radiology as an oral surgery resident?”(11:00) “What should dental students consider when comparing private practice vs. DSOs?”(07:15) “Have you ever slept through a pager call during residency?”(09:50) “Did going to a dental school with a strong medical school component help with the CBSE?”(12:20) “What are the best anatomy books and tools to study before dental school?”(01:00) “Where do you recommend staying for a one-night NYU externship?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date (Blue)- 7.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher