Episode Details

Questions:

Tell me about getting your wisdom teeth removed. How did that go? (01:19)

Do you still have your wisdom teeth? (02:08)

Did you do them awake? No nitrous? Just local anesthesia? (02:19)

Where did you go to get them removed? What office? (02:33)

What inspired you to take this career path? Who inspired you to become a dentist or surgeon? (09:04)

What are your time management tips? (07:58)

Do you have a mentor program for pre-dental students? (39:33)

What schools did you attend, and what was your GPA? (22:24)

How do you keep up with the latest trends and information in the field? (57:51)

Are you considering a gap year? Why a master’s program? (27:04)

Do you use ChatGPT, and what do you think of its premium updates? (1:03:10)

Quotes & Wisdom:

"Residency is a finite amount of your life. You need to find a way to make the most of it while you’re in it." (04:33)

"Pressure makes diamonds, and sometimes the hardest times teach you the most about yourself." (07:53)

"Keep an open mind; you might miss something exciting if you don’t explore beyond your initial interests." (17:28)

"It’s not about going after evil, but sometimes there’s confrontation. You must be self-aware and strive for good." (20:45)

"Your career is about waking up every day and being excited to go to work. That’s the benchmark of success." (57:51)

"Using AI won’t take your job, but not using AI might mean someone else who does will." (12:28)

"You can’t get time back. Always think about how you’re using your years to build toward something meaningful." (19:25)

"To beat yesterday, you must keep striving forward every day." (1:04:56)

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #116

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1.2025

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