Episode Details

Top 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #44 Q&A:

1st - Luke Haganman, @lhaganman

2nd - Charlotte, @char._greenwood

3rd – Edythe Masen, @tarzansjane0416

4th – Johnny, @_jram._

5th - Mariam, @8ball8.8

Questions:

[00:45] Josh: "When do you finish your residency? Will you get an MD with your DDS?"

[03:10] Luke: "Any tips for learning anatomy efficiently as a D1?"

[04:30] Kwame: "Any study habit tips?"

[06:45] Vinay Patel: "What do you look for when interviewing applicants?"

[07:30] Stone Johnson: "Was your stomach bug norovirus?"

[08:55] Kodaz: "Jaw hurts, nauseous, cheeks tingling, neck pulsing—TMJ?"

[09:45] Samantha Harrison: "Have you ever done a hip graft for orthognathic surgery?"

[11:20] Bill: "Where are you working next year?"

[12:40] Mariam: "Did you take handwritten notes in school?"

[15:30] Drew: "Opinions on the future of private practice and how it will transform dentistry?"

[16:50] Mickey420: "What can I do to improve my dental health that I don’t already do?"

[18:25] Brancet: "How long is residency? Is it five days a week? How many hours?"

[19:55] Kyle: "Is a 19 DAT academic average good?"

[21:45] Carl: "Do you think dentists will move to a direct care model?"

[24:20] Zane: "I want to do OMFS through Air Force HPSP. How does that work?"

[25:45] Trey: "How far out did you start studying for the CBSE? Were your science classes integrated with med?"

[29:30] Luke: "What’s the watch of the day?"

[30:50] Okavura44: "Are you planning to open your own office?"

Quotes & Wisdom:

Residency Decisions:

"Objectively, what is all that [extra medical school] knowledge going to be used for? It’s not what you use day-to-day in an oral surgery practice."

Study Tips:

"Your brain is most alert in the morning. Slam a cup of coffee, get up earlier, and spend that hour studying efficiently."

Healthcare Reform:

"We need to create insurance companies that actually do what they’re supposed to do. This isn’t about profit margins—it’s about the patients."

Interview Qualities:

"What about the person who changed careers after being an accountant? There’s a story in that, and that’s what I love to connect with."

Dentistry’s Future:

"We need to gut healthcare and build it back with a foundation for patient-centered care. Preventative care should be the norm."

Inspiration:

"It’s not about taking the easy way out. It’s about fighting the uphill battle and making it better for tomorrow."

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

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12.2024

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