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RIP Charlie Kirk, Dental School vs. Residency, Interview Hacks, Wisdom Teeth, Dentist Salaries
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Top 5 Topics:
- A Moment of Silence For Charlie Kirk & Prayers For His Family
- Interview Hacks That Actually Work
- Doctor Money: First Paycheck Reality (After Residency)
- Wisdom Teeth: Speed vs. Safety in Surgery
- Fixing Healthcare: Insurance Reimbursements & an AI Solution
Top 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #74 Q&A:
1st - Mary Santana, @marysantana206
2nd – Rai B, @brilliantryloth
3rd – Omar Hamdan, @_omarhamdan_
4th – @like.mike_
5th – @valmircurovic
Quotes & Wisdom:
On Dental Interviews:
“It’s a conversation, not a multiple-choice exam. Go in with your confidence playlist and be ready to share your story.”
On Patient Care:
“I don’t just work on people—I work with people. Behind every tooth is a human being, not a robot.”
On Speed vs. Skill in Surgery:
“It’s not about how fast you are—it’s about making every movement count. That’s how you minimize complications and truly get faster.”
On Comparison:
“Don’t compare yourself to others—compare yourself to how you did yesterday.”
On Dental School Challenges:
“Find the gems, the people you can trust and rely on. In such a stressful time, your circle makes all the difference.”
On the Profession:
“If you can’t manage the complications, you shouldn’t be doing the surgery. You need more training—patients deserve that.”
On Balance & Burnout:
“Give yourself grace. You can’t pick your score, but you can control your effort, your reps, and your consistency.”
On Purpose:
“Long form content is how you truly get to know someone—that’s why I started the Long Island Dentist podcast.”
On Regret:
“You can’t look behind and regret. The only comparison that matters is how far you’ve come from where you started.”
On Resilience:
“Prioritize everything on your plate. Knock off your tasks one by one. That’s how you keep moving forward.”
Questions:
(02:49) – “Dental school interview next week, any tips to help prepare?”
(05:51) – “How did that first paycheck feel after finishing residency?”
(09:08) – “What’s the hardest part about dental school?”
(12:09) – “Do you actually like your patients and how do you handle difficult ones?”
(14:50) – “How do you take out wisdom teeth fast without rushing?”
(17:51) – “What’s more important, class rank or CBSE score?”
(21:11) – “How do you manage studying for dental boards while studying for the CBSE?”
(24:00) – “If you could redo the journey, would you change anything?”
(26:56) – “What’s the most stressful part about dental school?”
(29:30) – “Would you recommend immediate implant placement if periapical pathology is present?”
Now available on:
- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel
My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date
- 9.2025
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