Episode Details

Top 5 Topics:

- The Truth About Oral Surgery Board Certification

- The Future of Dentistry: Too Many Dentists?

- DSOs vs Private Practice: The Hidden Tradeoffs

- Nontraditional Paths to Dental School

- Hidden Specialties in Dentistry

Quotes & Wisdom:

[02:58] “Think about the content of your book, not just the cover.”

[02:43] “I’m not about flexing. I’m more about content over cover.”

[12:26] “As long as you have a plan, everything will work out fine, but just be very aware of what’s going on as you go because things around you are constantly changing.”

[23:31] “Don’t fall for the “fool’s gold!”’

[24:00] “The floor is higher, but the ceiling is lower.”

[38:16] “The ego is always going to be there.”

[33:40] “It’s designed to divide us and conquer us. We just have to remember we’re in this together.”

[39:25] “Enjoy this time. You’re not going to get it back.”

[39:52] “As long as it’s safe and responsible, go do that thing.”

[18:54] “You got into dental school, so all the stars are aligning, man!”

Questions:

[01:18] What are the specific perks of board certification? Do you get a salary increase or anything like that, or is it mainly just the title?

[03:15] What was your motivation to get board certification then?

[04:37] Where did you get accepted, and where did you commit to next year?

[13:01] Do you think more dental schools opening is pushing more dentists into the market, and could that lower wages for dentists in the future?

[15:32] What makes a DSO different from a person who just owns multiple practices?

[19:39] What are your thoughts on why the UK seems to have a reputation for worse oral care?

[22:44] What do you think about DSOs offering opportunities, perks, dinners, travel, and content deals to dental students?

[30:19] For someone like Dr. Ryan Diepenbrock doing rhinoplasty and facial cosmetic procedures without an MD, how much does state regulation affect what he can do?

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #211

My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Day Diver

- 2.2026

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