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1st - justlistencarefuly, @justlistencarefuly

2nd – Hudson, @huddy.buddyy

3rd – ._._mo3, @._._mo3

4th – Todd, @todd3309

5th – mari, @r.marichka

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8th - Darius Niabati, @darius.niabati

Questions:

Journey to Dental School

00:30 Jackie Chan: What dental school did you go to?

02:10 Maya: Where did you go for undergrad and what did you major in?

03:25 Jackie Sands: What was your undergrad GPA?

05:15 Simba dot one: What did you score on the DAT?

06:05 Maya: Does your undergrad major matter as long as you can get your prerequisite courses?

Navigating Dental School and Residency

06:40 Just listen carefully: What do you think about Arthur Dugoni Dental School? They only have three years.

07:30 Pete: Roseman is three years. Do they leave prepared?

08:20 O: What watch do you have on today, doc?

10:10 Mari: How to choose between med and dental school?

11:00 Perel Aquarius Brown: Are you going to stay in New York City after residency?

Career Choices: Medicine vs. Dentistry

12:15 Bozix: Does makeup make girls age faster?

13:45 T: Tips before I start residency in July? Should I do any studying or reading beforehand?

14:30 TikTokker: Should I study for the CBSE before D1 starts?

15:10 KB: Are you prepared to be in the hospital compared to MD residents?

Work-Life Balance in Dentistry

19:40 Maya: What is the work-life balance like in dentistry?

20:30 Residency is Hard: Should I take a break before residency?

21:10 Unknown 278200: I'm a resident in KSA, but they don’t give MDs. Will it affect my career?

21:50 Jay: Can you have a family while in OMFS residency?

Preparing for the Future: Boards and Specialties

22:40 Ethan Lee: When should I prepare for the CBSE?

23:30 Mo3: How old were you when you started dental school?

24:15 T: Are you ready for boards?

Challenges in the Dental Profession

26:30 MattXNO: That is surprising how little you are paid after studying for almost 2 decades.

27:15 Only Dad: Trump or Biden?

28:00 Mo3: Since I’m majoring in business, what science classes should I take for dental school?

29:00 Matt Exano: Do you think going to a community college will hinder my dental school admissions?

Quotes & Wisdom:

On Career Choices:

“You need to get enough exposure and observe what doctors are doing on both sides. Go see a bunch of dentists, go see a bunch of doctors. That’s how you’ll figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life.”

On Work-Life Balance:

“I don’t need to live in a mansion. I don’t need to have 12 boats. I just want to have a nice quality house, mow a nice lawn on Friday nights in the summertime, and help a lot of people in the community.”

On Residency:

“Take a break before residency starts. Travel. Spend time with friends and family. Because once you start residency, you might not be able to just step away like that.”

On Financial Challenges in Dentistry:

“In the last 25 years, the reimbursement rate has actually decreased by 33% when adjusted for inflation. That’s not a good trend for the profession.”

On Understanding Different Perspectives:

“You never know what someone is going through. You also don’t know where they’re coming from in their perspective. That’s going to reflect in the words they use, their tone, and their outlook.”

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- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

My watch in this episode = Filippo Loreti Perpetual Calendar Moonphase

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