Episode Details

- From Dentistry To Tracheostomies, Cancer Resections, Neck Dissections, Glossectomies

- Head & Neck Cancer Surgery Collabs Between OMFS & ENT

- Are Some Oral Surgery Residencies “Bad” ?

- How To "E&E Study"

Top 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #51 Q&A:

1st - Lexi, @alexia_gomezv

2nd – Rai B, @brilliantryloth

3rd – The Great Kid, @thegreat_kid

4th – JR Cruz, @jrcruz21

5th – Gare, @garezen

Questions:

02:12 – “Why so late today? Don't you have to wake up early tomorrow?”

07:43 – “Tips if you can't freeze a patient for an infected tooth and already given AB three to four days ago?”

12:04 – “What watch do you have on today?”

20:21 – “Does mouth tape at night actually have any benefits?”

21:35 – “What's your favorite tooth?”

25:00 – “Where do you find resources on how to get into residency programs in dental school?”

27:12 – “Are there bad OMFS residencies?”

29:50 – “Deciding between UMich and UB for dental—better OMFS chances?”

35:18 – “Do you think research adds a lot to an application?”

40:19 – “D2 thinking about Perio, any advice for setting myself up? Why Perio vs. OS?”

43:05 – “Getting double jaw surgery, nervous about my bite and look after. Any tips?”

50:14 – “Would you make your Quizlet in lecture or after?”

52:45 – “Do you think OMFS is great if you possibly want kids in the future and you are a girl?”

01:00:20 – “How is dating life in OMFS residency? Scared I won’t have time as a single D4.”

01:03:10 – “Do you think splitting up making Anki decks with friends is a good idea?”

01:06:05 – “Thoughts on MUSC dental school?”

Quotes & Wisdom:

“You could save lives by, you know, they’re choking on something. You do a trach or cric, you save their life.”

“The best way to study is not just to work hard but to work smart—efficient studying means studying less while maintaining high scores.”

“If you’re confused about a career path, go shadow people. Spend at least a week with both a dentist and a doctor. See where you’re more excited to be.”

“If you’re passionate about something, like OMFS or any career, be ready for the sacrifices. But if it’s worth it to you, those sacrifices won’t feel like burdens.”

“The whole point of Pre-Dental Mentor Map is to make the process easier for the next generation. If you believe in something, build it.”

“There’s no ‘bad’ OMFS residency—only the one that doesn’t fit your goals. Know what kind of surgeon you want to be and pick the place that gets you there.”

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

My watch in this episode = Citizen Calibre 2100 Chrono Panda

- 2.2025

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