Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.16.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “You’ll probably learn more in your first year out of residency than during all of your years of surgical training.”- from Dose of Dental Podcast 243 (22:04) with Dr. Patrick Monahan @docmonomfs#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- I Was Fired... And It Was the Best Thing That Happened- The Secret Nobody Tells You About Workplace Culture- What Dental School (or Any Professional School) Is REALLY Like- Why I Chose Dentistry / Oral Surgery Instead of Medicine- Why More Isn't Always Better (Residency, School & Career Advice)Top 10 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 2 Q&A:1st - Charlie, @charliemcguckin2nd – Mar, @kenmar19853rd – @ultrahiato4th – Yudron, @gyuden105th – @unknown7777778926th – Victoria Victory, @victoriavictory867th – @l2king108th – Curtis, @bobaisyummi9th – Bourbon Empire, @user243514269010th - @edawg580 11th - Nicolas Rodrigues, @_nico_rod_ 12th - elyse, @elyse_99Quotes & Wisdom:03:23 - "Good culture in an office is actually really important... Everyone knows it's true, but people don't talk enough about how you actually build a great culture."03:49 - "We changed jobs because we were looking for a better opportunity... something we could enjoy doing for the long term."08:24 - "If you're in a job and looking for something better, you're allowed to look for other jobs. There's nothing wrong with that."09:34 - "Don't make someone feel guilty for studying instead of coming to family events. They're already making sacrifices they don't want to make."10:34 - "Sometimes there are 5 finals in one day! Give dental students space. Give them time. That's one of the greatest ways you can support them."11:05 - "Imagine they come home after their hardest exams and their favorite meal is waiting. Little things like that become unforgettable."13:03 - "I never wanted to practice alone. I've always wanted to build something with a team."18:56 - "Apply to more programs, than less. More interviews create more opportunities."Questions:05:17 — What do you think about 3-year dental schools?07:14 — Why did you leave your first job?09:02 — My daughter starts dental school next month. How can we best support her?11:50 — Why did you choose Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery over general dentistry or another specialty?14:20 — Why choose dentistry instead of medicine or general surgery?20:03 — What was residency really like inside the hospital?26:58 — Is it really as hard to get into Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery as everyone says?DOS DIENTES Team: - Dr. Brendan Gallagher (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)- Dra. Alexia Gomez (Head Surgical Assistant; Dentist of Mexico)Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- @doctorgallagher_‘s TikTok LIVE Q&A 102Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast #DOSDIENTES

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.15.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Seeing fewer patients, spending more time with each person, and providing better care creates a better experience for everyone.”- from DOS DIENTES Episode 3, TTL #103#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.13.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Confidence comes from experience. Experience comes from repetitions.” - from DOS DIENTES Episode 3#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.12.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: I saw multiple posts this week that “dentistry is dying” and some dentists stating they earn $50,000-100,000 less every year now… in addition to the already challenging staffing issues. This is troubling as I’m just starting out my career in dentistry.Have you experienced something like this?#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- The Truth About Becoming a Dentist Nobody Tells You- Would You Borrow $540,000 to Become a Dentist?- The Internet Asked an Oral Surgeon Anything... Here's What Happened- The Biggest Lies About Wisdom Teeth- The Secret to Becoming an Oral SurgeonTop 12 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode #3 Q&A:1st - @zachkalniz2nd – Tustin Smith, @tustin.smith3rd – Christopher Moussa, @user1278945924th – ME_LA_PELAS_2.0, @me_la_pelas_2.07 5th – prad, @prad20046th – Suri, @suri868357th – JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson20218th – terri531#, @teetee531_9th – Dr. Chopped, @zextaalianzaxo10th - @kaleel08311th - @makled14_ 12th - Adam&Eve, @adameve7291Quotes & Wisdom:4:00 — "Don't just study harder—learn how to study smarter. The goal is getting the same grades while spending less time studying."9:30 — "Master your dental school classes first. Build the foundation before adding CBSE preparation."13:55 — "Success isn't about cramming in stuyding—it's about building a study system you can trust."18:20 — "The first step to treating TMJ isn't choosing a treatment—it's identifying what's actually causing the problem."19:55 — "Confidence comes from experience. Experience comes from repetitions."24:55 — "Invest in your education—but don't let your lifestyle grow faster than your income. Save first."28:55 — "Seeing fewer patients, spending more time with each person, and providing better care creates a better experience for everyone."5:00 — "Effective studying gets you better grades. Efficient studying helps you keep those grades while getting your time back."25:10 — "Don't start spending like you've made it. Build your future before you build your lifestyle."Questions:3:44 — How should future oral surgeons study during dental school?9:00 — Should you start studying for the CBSE during your first year of dental school?10:53 — What's the best way to study difficult subjects like Organic Chemistry?14:07 — Why are Oral Surgery and Orthodontics consistently the most competitive dental specialties?18:01 — Can Invisalign actually help with TMJ pain?19:46 — How do new dentists build confidence after graduation?24:48 — Is taking on $540,000 of dental school debt really worth it?29:05 — Why are some patients awake during wisdom tooth surgery?DOS DIENTES Team: - Dr. Brendan Gallagher (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)- Dra. Alexia Gomez (Head Surgical Assistant; Dentist of Mexico)Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- @doctorgallagher_‘s TikTok LIVE #102Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono- 7.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast #dosdientes

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.11.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “It's time to start living the life you've imagined.” - Henry James#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.9.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: $795 for a collagen plug, for every maxillary 3rd molar? Are you serious? For patients NOT on any blood thinners?I’ve never even had a dry socket on a maxillary third molar site in these 5 years of doing oral surgery If you do this, please explain your reasoning, maybe I need to learn why from you#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.7.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: Listen to this before every week begins:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dbJxCluKIPtKSgm0kUzK2?si=Wj0pdR6HT96qUWd0-hCGHA#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

📍It’s halfway through 2026, I just passed the board exam in February and I am officially a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. Now back to the grindstone of real life. 👨‍⚕️ I’m beginning a combo of 2 new jobs this year, my home base practice in Southampton, and the other is on Thursdays at general dentistry practices in Westchester. I work on Long Island, NY as an associate surgeon & working toward a personal goal of becoming a partner one day. Outside of dentistry, I have side projects & companies to bring my passions to life, including mentorship, education, and life strategy, and I obnoxiously share a lot of content on it all as I go hahahaha 🥇*** I’m currently taking on new podcast sponsors & partnerships, if you’re interested in exploring content collaborations, fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/LSQM4YNddjSsYqwM9 *** 👉 Keep an eye out for my weekly TikTok LIVE Q&A Session (usually Sunday evenings) and the monthly Q&A session on Instagram (end of every month). Let me know how I can help you 🌎 PreDent Mentor Map is now LIVE, at predentmentormap.org ! it’s a free resource for predental students to use for data on every dental school, and to connect with current dental students for personalized mentoring. 🙋🏼‍♂️ If you’re an organization or club at a school and you’d like to discuss a partnership, event or conference, DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn- that is the best way to contact me directly ❤️ MOST importantly: THANK YOU. Mentoring is what got me here, and it is how I’ll help you achieve your dream goals as best I can. You are a MASSIVE part of this journey to me, more than you know 🤠 Sincerely, Brendan @doctorgallagher 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast #southampton

Top 5 Topics:- The Secret to 1,000+ Google Reviews & Multi-Generational Patients- Wisdom Teeth Removal Secrets: Why Patients Cry & What Really Happens- Work-Life Balance Warning: Why You MUST Take Vacations Early in Your Career- Controversial Dental Implant & Surgery Hacks (Including the 'No Graft' Hot Take)Quotes & Wisdom:39:43 | "Early on, I was in the mindset that I couldn't take vacation. Maybe 4 years straight, I didn't take a vacation at all. By that 7th year, I looked back on the numbers and I was more productive when I took time off. Don't burn yourself out. Do burnout prevention early."34:27 | "Recently, I haven't been grafting a lot of extractions. It heals just fine without it. And I almost feel like sometimes you put a bone graft in and it may negatively affect the healing. That's a hot take."Questions:07:52 | "How did you get so many Google reviews? I mean, I know you've been doing it for a long time, but what's do you have a certain process?”30:43 | "When you put your implants in, just say first molar to first molar, like do you typically use your hand piece? I find with immediates, I'm able to really feel more. 'Cause sometimes I think when you put it in with a handpiece, you're putting it in and it may hit a bump and you'll go in the wrong direction."24:54 | "Tell me about sitting down for your surgeries, I've heard that it helps with your back?"~21:00 | "What's your wisdom tooth sequence here? What local carpules are you giving? What sequence and then when you start?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #242My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.21.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: The first thing you do in the morning should be your day’s #1 priority#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.19.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “YOU’RE NOT LATE. You’re 22… You’re feeling behind because you took one gap year? Dude, listen: Enjoy that gap year- This is your last chance before you get back into the school system.”- from TikTok LIVE 100 Podcast#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- The Future of Dentistry: All-Specialty & GP Private Practices vs Corporate DSO Takeover?- Wisdom Teeth Removal: Painful Recovery Tips, Infections & Horror Stories- Gap Year Advice & Dental School Survival Hacks for Aspiring Dentists- Why Time & Autonomy Beat Money in Dentistry (Private Practice Truth)- REAL Teamwork, Mentorship & Life Lessons from an OMFS SurgeonTop 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #100 Q&A:1st - sg, @sgkilla062nd – Kirsten-Ann, @kirstenchn3rd – Voun, @vouner4th – TJ 2016, @dustygirl06125th – Dylan, @dtriedtoo6th – Garry, @garry5_7th – M, @gogators4608th – Sports Talk Tv, @official_sports_talk_tv9th – Charlie, @charliemcguckin10th - Ave @averyd53Quotes & Wisdom:“Time is the #1 asset in your life. I know everyone thinks that money is the ultimate asset... No, no, no. Time is your #1 asset.”“You’re 22... You’re feeling behind because you took one gap year? Dude, grow up, man. Enjoy that gap year! This is your last chance before you get back into the school system.”“Autonomy. Autonomy. That’s what I liked about dentistry. You want to work more and make more money? You can do that. You want to work a little bit less? You can do that too.”“I would not recommend going into any profession just for money. That’s a mistake. You have to go into something because you’re passionate about it, you’re interested in it, you’re good at it.”“The key to making the flashcards, now? Use AI. Plug in a PowerPoint, plug in a PDF, with AI now, you could do it all on your own. It’s so fast.”“I’m so glad I went into dentistry and not medicine. I’m 100% certain on this.”“You need to go all in on this gap year and explore the world. You need to get an idea of how small we actually are in this world.”“If you know me, I talk a lot about time being #1 asset, even more than money. And I think autonomy is what affords you the ability to make decisions to have more time.”“Enjoy your summer, see friends, see family, travel a bit. Don’t work before dental school. Enjoy that summer. Because when you want to see your friends, in the middle of dental school, you might not be able to take that time off.”Questions:08:41 - "What are your top extraction tips?"11:38 - "How is the academic work from college and then dental school, like in terms of difficulty?"22:43 - "Just got told I need jaw surgery. What's the recovery time for a LeFort one advancement and downgraft?"25:32 - "Thoughts on taking a gap year study for the DAT at 22?" / "Advice for feeling behind at times. 22 studying for the DAT."37:42 - "What are your best study habits and tips?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Limited Edition Panda Chrono- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.17.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: Don’t go backwards. You can take a step or two back to get several ahead, but don’t walk backwards. And most of all - never look backwards.#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.17.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “We can set up the greatest ads ever for you to get new patients, but if you don’t have the trust with Google reviews, Yelp reviews, and you don’t have organic content going, everything’s gonna fall flat.” - from Dose of Dental Podcast #241 with Dr. @pat.the.dentist#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Why Traditional Conferences Are Dying & Social Media Is Winning- Building a Tech Side Hustle While Still Working as a Dentist- How to Actually Monetize Your Podcast & Get Real Sponsors (No More Free Scrubs)- Shocking 2026 Predictions: Aliens, Recession, 3-Day Work Week & UBI- Revolutionary Toothpaste That Fixes Sensitivity & Cavities (NASA Tech Breakthrough)Quotes & Wisdom:On consistent content & building authority (Pat): "We can set up the greatest ads ever for you... but if you don't have the trust with Google reviews, Yelp reviews, and you don't have your organic content... everything's gonna fall flat."On control & ownership (Pat): "Our success is in our control, and our failure is in our control. We don't have to rely on anybody else... That's what excites us."On the future of dental marketing & conventions (Pat): "Everything is done online now. There's going to be this huge pivot where these companies are going to have to funnel funds for marketing into people like yourself. Voices of the digital space."On young dentists & CE (Pat/Brendan discussion): "Why am I going to pay all this money [for conferences], when companies are putting on amazing symposiums, and they wine and dine you?"On holding businesses accountable (Pat): "At the end of the day, like it holds businesses accountable. If you're gonna treat people a certain way, I should be allowed to talk about it."On entrepreneurship & growth (Pat): "Just making a lot of content, and consistent posting."Questions:01:18 - "Today you were working on Dental Craft, or was this at the office?"01:43 - "If you're in Las Vegas, How did it happen that you're mostly got clients on the East Coast?"02:49 - "What days of the week are you working in the office? And what days of the week are you working on your side project?"03:48 - "When you say your project with Ben, Dental Craft, do you have a one liner on what Dental Craft is?"10:21 - "Where the attention is. If the attention's no longer at the conference, it's somewhere else. Where do you think it is?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #241My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Limited Edition Panda- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.16.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Ethically, I didn’t like that patient juxtaposition with insurance … I’m telling Mr. Jones with no insurance that an implant is worth say, $3,000. But what he doesn’t know is I’m only getting maybe $1,400 for it, with another patient who has insurance.” - from Dose of Dental Podcast #240 with Dr. Mario Lucca of @luccaofs#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Ditching Insurance for Fee-for-Service- Starting a Solo Practice in One of America’s Most Expensive Cities- The Shocking Ethics of Dental Insurance Pricing- Wife Joins the Practice + Work-Life Balance in a High-Stress Career- Lighter Sedation, Wisdom Teeth & Modern Oral Surgery SecretsQuotes & Wisdom:"At the time I was newly engaged. I had just turned 40 and it was like, do I repeat the associate track for another 5 years... Or do I just go for it?" "We're fighting the good fight. I'm a bit of a dinosaur... solo practice startup... just building a brand.""I feel better now just about having straight costs. This is what it costs; It doesn't matter who you are.""You can lose 30% [of volume] and still make the same dollar amount. I had belief that it was feasible.""I have more time with people. I'm not rushed. Patients are paying for that time and they're getting it and it just creates a more enriching experience.""Sometimes in life... you really have to be tenacious, but sometimes things choose you too... oral surgery chose me.""I got a little bit of a delayed start, but I was out of residency when I was 35... by ordinary standards we all end up somewhere in our early to mid thirties.""None of us are in it just to work as a contract. We want it to be satisfying. We want a home base practice that we belong in.""I would rather work to the end and then just close the doors, than work for another organization for 5 years."Questions:03:13 - "Where did you go to dental school, where did you grew up? Let's start from the beginnings."05:01 - "Wow, so you took a 3 year gap. How was that coming back after 3 years of doing GP work?"08:00 - "Was it at a practice where other doctors would take higher paying insurance reimbursements? How did that work?"19:19 - "How do you handle that [financial discussions with patients]? Do you have the conversation... or your office manager?"38:24 - "What's your typical sedation cocktail, the medication regimen that you use?"42:36 - "What's your thirds [wisdom teeth] routine?”52:28 - "They didn't give you a partnership offer? Why not?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #240My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.15.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “We don’t stop playing because we get old; we get old because we stopped playing.”#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- WHO ARE THE “DOS DIENTES” ??- Wisdom Teeth Surgery Nightmares & Coronectomy Secrets- Is Becoming an Oral Surgeon (OMFS) Actually Worth It?- Career Paths for Oral Surgeons (Private Practice, Hospital & More)- Real Advice for Aspiring Dentists & Dental StudentsTop 13 Viewers on Dos Dientes Episode #1 Q&A:1st - joe, @joe90220342nd – Sanyog, @sanyog_113rd – @theresstillhope20264th – Charlie, @charliemcguckin5th – @cody.milla6th – @user4508343647th – Flavio, @_.flaviioo8th – @h_omfs9th – @alex.markou10th - Nobody, @userq6jqxo1cvy11th - AJ, @morder34112th - Molly, @mollyhanna9313th - Jack Lumby, @jack_lumbyQuotes & Wisdom:"These days are gonna get better. And these days are good. Good smooth days, good surgery, good patients, good team. Those are good days... So much better than the other job." (On finding fulfillment in the new role and career pivot)"I think it was worth it. I really love doing oral surgery. And now we're working on having that perfect career, like that dream career. So we're getting there." (On the value of pursuing OMFS despite the long road)"Efficient and effective studying: Effective studying is obviously getting better grades... but efficient studying, which you need to do in dental school, is studying less for individual exams yet maintaining those high scores. Efficiency is going to be your primary focus early in D1 year." (Practical advice for D1 students aiming for OMFS)"If Oral Surgery and Perio worked more together, I think it would be really good for the future of dentistry. I think it would explode in collaboration and new surgical procedures." (Vision for interdisciplinary growth in the field)"Try and get some shadowing experience so you could observe like exactly what they do on a day-to-day basis. You don't wanna go into something and not know what you're going for." (On exploring oral medicine or any specialty)Questions:(09:23) "How long do you have to wait after wisdom teeth removal to hit the yart?"(12:04) “About grinding down bone for bottom wisdom teeth or coronectomy: how long it takes to remove overlying bone?”(15:00) "How did you decide whether you wanted to do a 4-year OMFS program or the 6-year combined MD?"(15:42) "Is it really worth it to become an OMFS? 15 years of exams and studying isn't a short time."(16:45) "Starting D1 this fall and I know I want to do OMFS. What should I do?"(17:26) "Wait-listed to dental school. Any advice on what to do?"(18:48) "What's your view on Perio moving into the future?"(22:33) "Was it hard to find employment after dental school?"Dos Dientes Team: - Dr. Brendan Gallagher (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)- Dra. Alexia Ysimura (Head Surgical Assistant; Dentist of Mexico)Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- @doctorgallagher_‘s TikTok LIVE #99Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.13.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: Yesterday: Got locked out of my house when I went out to bring in the garbage can lol I had to crawl in thru an open window I found 😂 then went to war with a wasp nest. I think I won, but we’ll find out. Lifted arms after, ended the day at Spider Bite Brewery with friends Today: Morning golf with the boys. Cousin’s college graduation in the afternoon.#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Dental Sedation Nightmares & Secrets- Botched Overseas Dental Implants & Medical Tourism Disasters- Pterygoid & Zygomatic Implants: The Extreme "Teeth in a Day" Techniques- Oral Surgeons' Secret Passions Outside the OR- The Oral Surgery Residency Crisis & Future of DentistryQuotes & Wisdom:Anish Gupta on future oral surgery procedures: "My prediction is that in five to seven years, we're going to be the people who have to do all the redo arches... So I guess I'm getting ready for that."Anish Gupta on supporting colleagues: "I'm a pretty supportive surgeon. I try to help out whenever I can. I'm not making anybody feel bad or ashamed... those are the people I want to work with."Anish Gupta on continuous learning: "80% of my practice is implants and so if I'm to be a prosthetic driven surgeon, I better know the prosthetics."Anish Gupta on patient experience: "I think it's nice to be a patient just so you can remind yourself what it's like."Mina Fahmy on steroids in infection: "I've tried both... Use your judgment type of thing and what works in your hands... what you've seen work anecdotally."Anish Gupta on pterygoids: "The more you do, I think the better you get at it. It does turn into something that is a lot easier even though it is a blind procedure."Brendan on music producing: "I would do music producing. I would love to make music. I made 15, 16, 17 songs. It was the greatest year."Questions:04:13 - "How was your day, Anish?"04:28 - "Did you end up doing these zygos or pterygoids?" 05:09 - "Have you guys done IPS yet?"09:12 - "What implant systems do you guys use?" 10:07 - "You're using a propofol pump or hiring a CRNA?"17:05 - "Do you use glycopyrrolate routinely on every sedation?" 23:30 - "Do you guys feel about giving Decadron to infected patients?" 27:40 - "How do you plan out the pterygoid implants? Do you use like a VSP plan? ... or do you just open it all up?"48:38 - "What would you guys do outside of oral surgery?" Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #239My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.11.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Your first job out of residency might not be your ‘end-all-be-all.’”- from TikTok LIVE 98 Podcast#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- How a Guidance Counselor Almost Ruined Her Dental Career (Immigrant Success Story)- Insider Secrets to Matching into Pediatric Dentistry Residency- Hidden Truths About Dental Residency & Social Media Drama- The Brutal Financial Reality of Dental School & Residency Nobody Talks About- Discovering Your True Passion in Dentistry + Work-Life in the ORQuotes & Wisdom:"Now I'm like, I think 20 times before I post something, but the more you do it, the more you learn."On Exposure & Discovering Passion (Tina): "You might like it more than you know, because I thought peds is not something I would do. Go and shadow, even when you're in dental school." On Financial Realities (Tina): "If there's any pre-dental watching this, I think this is very important because I got into dental school thinking, hey, mom and dad, I'm going to pay off your mortgage when I graduate. No, there's no way I'm paying off anything like that right now."On Externships (Brendan & Tina): "Having that name on your application is absolutely going to look good. You should only be externing at places that maybe you didn't expect to get an interview at."On Letters of Recommendation (Tina): "If you have some experience that you think shaped you, I do think they should include it on your application. Your application as a whole, your letters play a big role, your personal statement also plays a big role."On Building Your Brand (Brendan): "You're building brand. You're getting yourself out there. You're helping people through very genuine content. That makes you irreplaceable."Questions:08:04 - "What if you were at UB and you're like, I want to work less with kids, was there an opportunity for you to do more crowns, for example, if interested?"20:50 - "’When you're on call, don't you get paid overtime for that?’"25:19 - "How was the day in residency today?"31:34 - "What's the process to apply to Pediatrics residency? What do they look for in the application and when would you recommend doing those elements?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #238My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.9.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Why people quit thier jobs boils down to four words: People are not valued.”- Source: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/reason-why-people-quit-jobs-leadership-lessons-boss-manager-integrity/91356444?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=freeform#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- OMFS Career Reality: First Job Challenges, Contracts, Salary & Big Moves- Dental School Interviews: How to Stand Out & Get Accepted- Wisdom Teeth Removal: Anxiety, Pain, Recovery & What No One Tells You- Dental Anxiety: How to Survive the Dentist (Even If You're Terrified)- DAT Prep, Dental School Choice & Becoming an Oral Surgeon RoadmapTop 12 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #98 Q&A:1st - Guineapigcrazy2021Crazy Cats, @crazycatperson20212nd – barca barca barca, @ofcourse202053rd – @gtheresstillhope20264th – Rai B., @brilliantryloth5th – @angelinapologeorgis6th – mokdad, @ii.mokdad7th – Gabe Ruiz, @gruzzi138th – @googlemaster629th – shang, @shang.leee10th - @walmartgroceries211th - @OverlandSkies12th - Tiara, @tiaraalynn_Quotes & Wisdom:"Interviews are not a multiple choice exam. You need to be able to combine [your CV and personal statement] and tell a story. You wanna be relatable. You wanna be remembered for some unique quality, unique experience, unique thing that you talked about."First Jobs & Career Transitions: "Your first job out of residency might not be your end all, be all."Learning from Mistakes & Mentoring: "I want to make sure that other people can learn from the mistakes I might’ve made. If there's something to understand from my experiences, you don’t want to overlook the red flags that I overlooked for my first job."The Next Job: "I'm very excited for this next chapter. I'm getting closer to the dream that I had when I started into the path of dentistry."Mentorship & Giving Back: "I wouldn't be here without my mentorship. That's why I come on TikTok live for Q&A sessions. I'm happy to do it. I consider subscribers on my team."Watches & Functional Passion: "75% function, 25% aesthetic. I love watches for functions and experiences and stuff like that, not just how they look."Overcoming Anxiety (Airplanes & Dentistry): "Focus on your breathing. Listen to music. Lofi is a really nice, cozy, comfortable, soothing music. Seeing out over the world and the land and clouds helps me to cope with on airplanes."Questions:00:00 - "Tajari just applied to dental school. Any tips for upcoming interviews?"03:06 - "Advice for DAT preparation?" 05:32 - "Buffalo Dental or Stony Brook Dental?" 11:13 - "What are the chances I get into an OMFS residency program?" 14:24 - "3rd year oral surgery resident looking at contracts in the Midwest. What is a good starting range?"17:10 - "Tips to help dental anxiety when getting wisdom teeth out?" 20:00 - "How was your first experience as an associate? Good or bad?" 26:21 - "GP here. Tips on IA block on patients who have greater body fat?" Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Escaping Rent Forever: Buying Your Dental Office Suite- The Truth About Finding the PERFECT Associate- WHAT You Learn From Your FIRST JOB Is Most Important - Here’s Why:- Quality Over Quantity: The Real Way to Master Surgery & Avoid Bad Habits- How To Sniff Out A Toxic Job And Bad Mentorship:Quotes & Wisdom:"Your first job is your most important job. A genuine mentorship where you can actually learn from people with some experience that have been successful in that setting." — Alex Nguyen"I would rather keep you as a friend than have a potential fallout as a business partner." — Alex Nguyen (on mixing friends & business)"Quality vs. Quantity in learning. You can have bad reps and it takes you a while to learn that the reps are bad." — Alex Nguyen"The surgery itself is easy. It’s how to think beforehand, how to work it up, and also how to take care of it afterwards." — Alex Nguyen"If you ever think that you’ve hit the top, you’re done... Your patients will always deserve better than what you’re giving them now." — Alex Nguyen"I prefer hard work over natural giftedness all day. I prefer their attitude over their experience." — Alex NguyenQuestions:09:22 - Brendan: "How many operatories did you have?”“What's your timeline on hiring an associate?"13:17 - Brendan: "Of the guys and girls that you did residency with, would anyone stand out that you would have wanted to work with in practice?"17:03 - Brendan: "What are some key tips you'd give to chief residents right now looking for a job? What are some red flags?"21:53 - Brendan: "What's the first thing you do not want to happen to your associate, that happened to you?"1:01:09 - Brendan: "Would you ever accept that an associate you hired could potentially be better than you?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #237My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 1.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.2.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Ever since I said I’m interested in Oral Surgery as a D1 dental student, some classmates who were friends started treating me differently and calling me a ‘gunner.’”- from a Mentee (I created the Instagram subscription to get notified when mentees need help, for 1 on 1 convos and personalized mentorship. I pin subscribers to the top of my DM to respond daily, like I’m “on call” for you 👍)#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Topics: 💀 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 📖 CBSE Exam Material 🔬Oral Pathology 🫀Anatomy 💉Anesthesia 🚑 ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 6.1.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: "Reminder: do something painful." - Dr. Louis Spear(in terms of personal growth)#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 5.31.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: A very well known surgeon told me after a podcast last week that I ask great questions. This is a very important compliment to me, personally. I hope it leads to more people enjoying and learning about the outstanding people am I so fortunate to chat with on the podcast ❤️#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Life-Changing Jaw Surgery Transformations- Brutal Reality of Surgical Residency & 365-Day Trauma Call- Work-Life Balance as Both a Surgeon & Father- Personalized Patient Care & Involving Patients in Surgery Planning- The Future of Private Practice Oral SurgeryQuotes & Wisdom:“We barely need to even talk during the cases now. We know exactly what to get next. We talk about stuff other than surgery while we do surgery.” — Dr. Marcus Hwang“I even challenge my own preferences now. ‘Why do I do it this way?’ ‘Is there a better way for this kind of situation?’” — Marcus“I really do include my patients into my workups. I try to show them the virtual surgical plan before they even start orthodontics.” — Marcus“Draw a line in the sand. Spend good, dedicated, focused time with them, and then don’t feel guilty after that when you have to go to work.” — Marcus“The earlier and sooner you find clarity in what you want, life becomes so much easier. Because you don’t feel bad saying no to stuff and you don’t have FOMO.” — Marcus“I believe jaw surgery in private practice is going to be the next trend. Whatever I can do to make this more approachable and palatable for people is my passion.” — MarcusQuestions:Brendan: "Wait, you said every day you're on facial trauma? What level trauma center are you at?"08:46Brendan: "Do you learn a lot of these techniques through your mentor or is it kind of trial and error?"12:33Brendan: "Do you include the patient in some of those conversations for orthognathic surgery planning?"34:23Brendan: "Do you prefer the top jaw maxilla first or mandible first? “What's your sequence of giving the local anesthesia? “What's your sequence of taking out the thirds?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #236My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Shocking Residency & Job Discrimination Against Women Surgeons- Fired While Pregnant With Twins After IVF- Burnout, Boundaries & Toxic Patient Entitlement- Wisdom Teeth Debate: Remove Early or Wait?- Big City vs Rural Doctor Life: High Pay, Low StressQuotes & Wisdom:Erin Sheffield: "Sometimes it's less about how you look and more about seeing yourself in the values that they're promoting, the lifestyle that they are living... finding someone who's in alignment with your values."Sarah Harding: "You can start from ground zero, but why not have somebody there that has done it before you that you can look at and say, okay, I can build from there."Sarah Harding: "My goal is to work a couple of days a week, not full time, because I really enjoy spending time with my kids."Sarah Harding (on residency discrimination): "He said, and I've heard that you want to be a wife and a mother. And if that's the case, you should cut your losses and cut the Navy's losses, and leave now." (Dr. Harding was single and not dating at the time)Erin Sheffield (on being fired while on maternity leave with twins): "You never think after doing like 13 years of training that you're going to be dropping off job applications at Burger King collecting your $600 unemployment check because you're the breadwinner for your family of 4."Erin Sheffield: "It might actually be more expensive to maintain the wisdom teeth... So it's actually cheaper to bite the bullet, get out on your young teenager before you even have the complications."Questions:01:43 "Who came up with that name by the way? Who's so clever!"06:29 "Did you guys ever experience burnout like any day to day in the beginning, right now, in this moment, maybe today?"10:34 "Is it true that patients are getting less polite? Maybe people are just getting less polite in general, but like the rudeness."24:03 "How many days a week are you working? How you're managing that on top of having a family."26:50 "When did you have your kids? Did you have it while you were in residency or dental school?"01:04:14 "When you do IV sedations, what medications do you like to use?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #235My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Balancing 6 Kids with Oral Surgery Residency & Career- Working 3-4 Days a Week as a Successful Oral Surgeon- Wisdom Teeth Removal & Sedation Tricks from a Pro- Why Dr. Stucki Avoided Traditional Partnerships & Changed His Path- Brother Surgeons Working Together + Building a Podcast EmpireQuotes & Wisdom:"To make it through residency with kids, you have to go into it with good expectations... Residency is one of those things we've all experienced and bonds us all together. To make it through residency, you have to have grit, man, serious grit." — Dr. Stucki"I resisted becoming like an associate with a buy-in track... I didn't like being the low man on the totem pole and kind of being at someone else's mercy." — Dr. Stucki "After many years, sometimes you can lose a little bit of steam... [My brother] just is pure passion, man. He loves it. Even the bad patients, he's like, 'this is so great.' So it inspires me." — Grant Stucki"I think the failure to give reversal is because providers might be rarely using it. Everyone in the office who helps me should know that there is a reversal." — Grant Stucki (on anesthesia safety)"We travel a lot as a family. Just getting your kids out. You know, we're active in our community. It's fun." — Grant Stucki (on prioritizing family)Questions:01:46 - "How'd you like UCLA for dental school? Just to bring it back to the beginning."05:29 - "How did you manage to have kids during residency?"07:36 - "Did you have a job before your job now? Are you a solo owner or do you have one partner, multiple partners?"16:54 - "Is it a general dentist office? Is it just a specialty-mix office or only oral surgery?"18:38 - "How many days a week do you work?"28:04 - "What's your IV sedation meds cocktail?"47:48 - "What's your favorite procedure to do? When you see it and you're like, all right, it's going to be a good day."Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #234My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 5.24.26#13 - My Fastest 5k in 2026, Some Guy Passed Me, My Lifting Routine#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Nightmare Wisdom Tooth Extractions & Avoiding Disasters in Surgery- The Mucocele Pop! – Do Some Oral Surgeons Intentionally Pop Lesions?- On-Call Chaos: How Emergency Patients Get “Dumped” on Surgeons- Exposing & Bonding Impacted Canines – The Brutal Reality of This Surgery- PRF, No Bone Grafts & Secret Sinus Lift TricksBackTeeth Boys Band Members:- Dr. Serv Wahan - Seattle, Washington- Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour - Toronto, Canada- Dr. Joe Doctora - Nashville, Tennessee- Dr. Brendan Gallagher - Long Island, New YorkQuotes & Wisdom:“You’re not obligated to destroy your staff’s day because a referring office wants to dump on you.”“I don’t even graft those [vertical sinus lifts] anymore… I just use one red PRF and the implant. Studies have shown the membrane will form bone.” “PRF is often overhyped… it’s not this magic thing everyone says it is.” “The most protective time for dexamethasone… was actually 12 to 18 hours preoperatively.” “I had to make a decision… do I want to risk pushing a root tip into the submandibular space?”Questions:02:06 – “Who do you think has the top three logos and social media for oral surgery, dental stuff? Give me your top three.”09:25 – “When was your last mucocele?”10:39 – “Which scissors do you guys like?”12:31 – “Why do you like to use that [lip retractor]? What’s the difference?”13:34 – “What’s your mucocele pop rate, sir? What’s your burst rate?”20:24 – “You get a call from an office who never uses you… their oral surgeon just left. His surgery from earlier today is bleeding. Can you see the patient?”23:53 – “Do you guys ever call quits after you have a certain number of non-bonding exposure bonds?”01:06:17 – “Do you guys ever do pre-op steroids for high risk cases?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #233- BackTeeth Boys Podcast Ep. 6My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date - 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 5.23.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: I Passed The Oral Surgery Board Exam ✅5.22.26#boardexam #oralsurgeon #certified #oralsurgery #dentist#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentistry #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 5.22.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Focus only on what you can control. Anything outside of that is a daily distraction.”- from TikTok LIVE 97 Podcast#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Wisdom Teeth Nightmares & Dry Socket Horror- Dental School Rejections & Comeback Stories- Local Anesthesia / Stab Lab Tips & Dental School Hacks- How Much Money Oral Surgeons Actually Make- Brutal Truth About Becoming a Dentist / Oral SurgeonTop 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #97 Q&A:1st - Ibrahim, @ll2u52nd – German Jose382, @germanjose183rd – @cuethis4th – Christopher Moussa, @user1278945925th – Tiara, @tiaraalynn_6th – Emily, @emily.kahn7th – Maaz Siddiqui, @siddiqui_maaz8th – Alex, @alexkrivi9th – Grant Gibbs, @grant.gibbs710th - @theorysmasher11th - Pack, @packemallup12th - Ahht ahht, @ahhtahhtQuotes & Wisdom:"Self-awareness is recognizing what your strengths are from what your weaknesses... If you really love something, figure out what you're good at in it too. Go all in on those two things until you can combine them into one and the world, you're going to be smooth sailing and it won't be work. It's going to be like a hobby.""You applied to 10, then 6, and got waitlisted at 6. I would probably increase the applications to at least 15 dental schools now. You're applying for the 3rd time. Think about these things.""Only focus on what you can control. You can't control anything outside of that.""Don't worry about other people's stats... I didn't get straight A's. I got A's and B's. That was a rule of mine, no C's. And I know people with C's that got into oral surgery. Just work hard, work as hard as you can, be a good person, be a teammate, and you're gonna be fine.""You could have all the degrees in the world... but where you work and who you work for, and the community that you work in — that's all gunna determine and literally dictate whether you can even do all the things you want to do... That's something I've been thinking about for the last couple of years.""Ice 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off, head elevated, for 2 days. No straws, no smoking. Be careful you don't get a dry socket.""Mentorship is going to be your #1 go-to thing and just be a sponge. Absorb as much information anywhere that you can as possible.""Go into the oral surgery clinic and ask if you could assist with anything... after a while, they're going to throw you a bone... I taught dental students how to take teeth out almost every day."Questions:00:45 – "Any tips on administering local anesthetic? LOL, I have Stab Lab Thursday."05:33 – "If I haven't got my wisdom teeth out, should I get them out?" 07:10 – "My sister has an infected wisdom tooth hole. What's the worst that can happen?" 08:40 – "I'm an RDA going into RDH school. Any advice?"12:45 – "I'm applying to dental school for the 3rd time this cycle, any tips?" 16:56 – "How much are you making now or expect to make?" 28:25 – "I had a really strong fall semester... and now I got a 1.8 GPA spring. Am I cooked?" 35:45 – "I'm almost done with medical school and I want to do my DMD after, for OMFS. Is it worth it?" 45:09 – "I'm an international dentist from UK who wants to become one in the USA but I'm terrified of the cost." Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 5.21.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Self-awareness is recognizing what your strengths are from your weaknesses. If you really love something, figure out what you’re good at with it. Go all in on those two things until you can combine them into one. It won’t be work. It’s going to feel like a hobby.”- from TikTok LIVE 97 Podcast#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Topics: 💀 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 📖 CBSE Exam Material 🔬Oral Pathology 🫀Anatomy 💉Anesthesia 🚑 ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 5.20.26If you’d be so kind to do me this quick favor, por favor 🙏❤️#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 5.20.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Don’t worry about other people’s stats in school - focus on your next exam. Even I didn’t get straight A’s, so don’t stress it. A rule of mine was “no C’s,” and that’s what I focused on. And I know people with C’s that even got into oral surgery. Just work as hard as you can, be a team player, and you’re gunna be fine.”- from TikTok LIVE 97 Podcast#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Dentistry's Hidden Ownership Stakes- DSO vs Private Practice – The Real Story- Mentorship That Actually Works (ChairLink)- Partnership & Contract Red Flags Every Dentist Must Know- Saturated Markets & The Future of DentistryQuotes & Wisdom:“We want to create a system where you can find the people who have lived through what you're looking for... These high stakes decisions are often best supported by experience and these things you can't really do your own research on.” — Calvin Chairlink“The pathway to becoming an owner has changed... It's been harder to find practices. The number of dental students being pumped out... the competition is going to remain consistent or potentially worse. That’s why mentoring is all the more important.” — Brendan“Nothing in the business of dentistry is really taught in dental school.” — Calvin Chairlink“You get a lot of repetitions the first year or two out [in a DSO], which could be beneficial... But people need to recognize the restrictive covenant.” — Brendan “It’s harder to get out of a partnership than it is to get out of an associateship job... Have to really make sure you know who you're signing on with... knowing how they're going to support you before you sign yourself in.” — Calvin Chairlink“The site itself is completely free to use... A lot of our mentors really are doing this out of generosity. Even though the site appears to be monetized, a lot of it is mission-based right now.” — Calvin Chairlink“Mentorship is such a vague word right now... We're just trying to create structure around it so that way it's a lot more efficient... The mentor doesn't feel like they're responsible for everything.” — Calvin Chairlink“We're able to connect with a lot of different dentists who are in saturated competitive markets and can share the little tips and tricks they've been through.” — Calvin ChairlinkQuestions:02:42 - Did you 01:19 - "So it's called ChairLink - and it's a mentoring platform?"02:30 - "And the pathway to getting to ownership because that's becoming, they don't teach you how to become an owner in dental school."07:27 - "Was there a partnership track at the first office?"13:10 - "Have you noticed a significant, like an obvious difference between California and North Carolina?"13:44 - "Is that what you did?" (referring to acquiring a practice or startup in an unsaturated area)16:35 - "How did you buy into this practice? Is it sweat equity? Did you replace someone?"18:33 - "Did you run this by an attorney, an employment attorney about the contracts?"20:50 - "What's the next steps with ChairLink? How do people sign up?... How do people looking for mentors sign up and get started?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #232 My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 5.19.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “A joy of being your own boss is that you can set your hours, among other things. It can be the dream if you build it the way you want it to be.” — Dr. Anish Gupta- from Dose of Dental Podcast 222 with @lyondentalimplants#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Topics: 💀 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 📖 CBSE Exam Material 🔬Oral Pathology 🫀Anatomy 💉Anesthesia 🚑 ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 5.18.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Be purple in a world of red & blue.” - Gary Vaynerchuk#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- The Post-Match Process → Landed a 6-Year Oral Surgery Residency Spot in Just Days After Match-Day- How to Crush the CBSE (Took It 3 Times & Finally Killed It)- 7 Externships, Elite Mentors & The Real Way Into Oral Surgery- Why Top Oral Surgery Programs Are Going Unmatched in 2026- The Post-Match Scramble: Offers in Hours, Turning Down Programs, Non-Cat InfoQuotes & Wisdom:“During residency you have 6 years where you’re not gonna be able to take that vacation or visit that family member… That’s why right now, less is better. Enjoy your time.” — Brendan (04:33)“I thought I did everything right. Statistically I was supposed to match, but I didn’t. You just have to stay calm, cool, and collected and everything will work out in the end.” — Philip Evalen (post-match reflection)“Don’t just have 30 extracurriculars just to have them. Stick with the things that are actually important to you.” — Philip Evalen (07:13)“The CBSE is kind of what gets you through the door. Then it’s really how you present yourself… Can I spend 4-6 years with this person?” — Philip Evalen (07:13)“On an externship, I don’t need it to be hands-on. I’d rather just learn about the program and picture: do I see myself going here for 4-6 years?” — Philip Evalen (12:47)“After I post-matched I basically took on this philanthropist role of just trying to help people… because that private practice guy helped me so much.” — Philip Evalen (40:07)Questions:(05:57) “What are some of the elements that you would say were crucial for getting into residency?”(07:13) “How did you find your mentor? What was your mentor — an oral surgeon? Were they something else? Did they work solely academics? Was it a private practice?”(11:41) “How many places did you extern at and did they come from your list?”(13:20) “What were some of the materials or things that helped you increase that CBSE score?”(23:20) “What did you do for letters of recommendation?”(28:36) “Can I ask how many places you interviewed at?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #231My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 5.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 5.17.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “When you use ChatGPT your brain turns off - I don’t want young doctors and lawyers doing that.”- from Dose of Dental Podcast #223 with Konstantine G. Paschalidis of @ixlegal#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast