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The Best Surgeons Aren’t Jerks! Money in Dentistry, New Dental Schools Opening Is A Problem? Safe Sedation Dentistry; Endo vs. OS
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Top 5 Topics:
- I’m an Oral Surgeon Now, And Here’s What They Don’t Tell You About Dentistry
- Why New Dental Schools Are Exploding — Here’s Why It’s Actually a Problem
- “You Don’t Have to Be a Jerk to Be a Surgeon”
- The Real Reason Dentists Specialize (It’s Not For the Money)
- Why Sedation Dentistry Is Safe — And Why Some Doctors Hate It
Top 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #90 Q&A:
1st - Owen, @owen.2.4
2nd – John Goodman, DDS, @johngoodmandds
3rd – @halfkegg
4th – Diandler, @diandler143
5th – Alexis Perez Cadena, @alexisperezcadena
6th - Cody, @cody05724
7th - @summer.lovin2
8th - Goober, @matheusmaximiliantheiii
9th - @rakheebhasin
10th - Orlando, @orlando12454
Quotes & Wisdom:
13:55 — “That is absolutely wrong… you don’t have to be a jerk to be a surgeon… not in today’s day and age.”
19:05 — “If you can’t handle the complications of any procedure, you should not be doing them.”
21:05 — “It’s not better patient care… something to consider.”
29:55 — “Any career path is bad if you’re in it for the money… your values aren’t balanced with purpose.”
40:15 — “Aim for reach programs for your externships… they get to learn what you’re like… and their program name goes on your resume.”
43:05 — “You shouldn’t have to have someone convince you… get more exposure and determine which one aligns more with what you want.”
12:10 — “Show them the utmost interest… without bragging—just show growth since your interview day.”
11:40 — “If you’re going to buy a car or a watch… let your investments be the thing that buys it.”
Questions:
00:45 — “Are you from Boston? I’m trying to guess where your accent is from.”
10:05 — “Is specializing not worth it if your parent is a GP and ready to hand over their practice?”
11:20 — “I’m on the waitlist for my top dental school. Advice?”
12:40 — “Endo versus OS — stuck between the two.”
14:20 — “Thoughts on New York’s new Yeshiva Dental School, three-year fast paced program?”
23:55 — “How would I know my bottom wisdom teeth are close to the nerve in the jaw?”
27:35 — “What are your thoughts on doing procedures and providing sedation at the same time?”
Now available on:
- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel
My watch in this episode = Filippo Loreti Moonphase
- 2.2026
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