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Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

Brendan Gallagher, DDS

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome!

I’d like to introduce you to my podcast on discussions of dentistry, oral surgery, marketing/branding, mentoring, quotes on positivity and more.

It’s a compilation of all the audio of my content and some exclusive, podcast-only stuff for my podcast family :) thank you for joining me here as it means more to me than you know 🙏

👉 Let’s connect on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok at @doctorgallagher too, just send me a DM on Insta

Let’s get this party started 🤙

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Wednesday · 23 min
How I Passed Oral Boards, 3 Apps in 24 Hours Using AI, Low GPA Dental School Tips, Dentist Salaries, Dry Socket Warning
Top 5 Topics: - Oral Surgeon Reveals When You Can Stop Worrying About Dry Socket - Orthodontist vs Oral Surgeon: Who Makes More Money? - Why Some Dentists Say No to Insurance Networks - How to Get Into Dental School With a Low GPA - Passing Boards, Then Building OMFSWeightroom.com For Other Oral Surgeons To Study The Way I Did Top 15 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 123 Q&A: 1st – Brittany, @codysmom0412 2nd – s, @sahad.xyz 3rd – riya, @riya.anand5 4th – levikimyagarov, @levi.kimyagarov 5th – Tiara, @tiaraalynn_ 6th – Ablahi, @loiytdg456 7th – Khalil Tams, @khaliltams 8th – Alexandros Antonopou, @alexandrosantonop5 9th – @benjaminlam71 10th – @dailyclips8228 11th – Davey-boy, @user020806102 12th – Isaiah Rabata, @isaiahrabata 13th – Simply-J 🌸, @juditttpl 14th – @wrb_adrian 15th – pamlynch, @pamlynch85 Top Quotes & Wisdom: [03:10] "Why don't I make a salad every single day? Because then at least I'm getting a healthy salad in 5 days of the week." [05:30] "Maybe you're getting overworked, underpaid, underappreciated, treated poorly. You need to have options if you’re not happy." [09:05] "You gotta work. I would study before dental school, at lunch, during dental school classes, and then go to Panera Bread and study until 10:30 PM at night. Then rinse and repeat the next day." [09:30] "Make sure you go all in when you do have those summer weeks off during dental school. I was pushing 12 to 15-hour days studying for the CBSE." [14:30] "There are a lot more stressful things going on in the world than surgery. Believe it or not, the surgery isn't usually the most stressful thing." [16:10] "Your DAT is what they're going to compare you to other applicants across the country. That's how you're going to make up for a low GPA." [17:40] "We don't let insurance dictate how much time we can spend with a patient. We're not rushing you out the door. I'm going to sit down with you." Top Questions: [02:48] "Unrelated to dentistry, what do you pack for lunch?" [08:59] "How do you study for the CBSE while managing everything else in dental school?" [09:50] "Is there any way to strengthen applications with a very low GPA?" [10:50] "I'm 50 years old and had my wisdom teeth out last Thursday. When can I stop worrying about dry sockets?" [12:45] "Could you go more in depth on your 6-month anesthesia rotation? What kind of things did you do?" [15:40] "Who makes more money, Orthodontists or Oral Surgeons?" [16:45] "What is your protocol when patients come in with paresthesia after a mandibular third molar extraction?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Chrono Limited Edition Panda 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
Tuesday · 22 min
2 Extractions, 2 Immediate Implants, Bone Grafting | Oral Surgery Techniques #4 with Dr. Gallagher
Key Concepts: 1 – Always review critical anatomy first, tracing the sinus floor, the tooth positions, and existing implants on radiographs before starting surgery. 2 - Engaging the sinus floor 1–2 mm anchors the implant in cortical bone can be advantageous for long-term stability, but going deeper risks perforating the Schneiderian membrane. 3 - Keep at least 3 mm between implants and 1.5 mm between an implant and a tooth to preserve vascularity and prevent bone breakdown. 4 - Plan with the restorative dentist, so extractions, alveoloplasty, and implant positions all serve the final restoration. 5 - Place implants parallel, and let insertion torque (45 Ncm here) decide whether healing abutments can go on the same day. Key Instruments/Materials: - Periapical radiographs mapped the sinus floor, the adjacent implant, and the bone at site #13 during planning. - Elevators removed #11 and #12 while directing force away from the implant at #10. - Osteotomy burs prepared the implant sites and, left in place, served as paralleling guides. - Healing abutments were placed immediately because both implants achieved 45 Ncm of torque. - 3-0 chromic gut sutures closed the flap over the sites. * Instrument Partner Of This Project – (Looking for a partner with instruments, I'll be talking about and showing the instruments I used in each case) * Dental Implant Partner - (I place 3 different brands of implants and I'm waiting for my favorite one to partner with me on this project so I can finally reveal it...) * Bone Grafting Partner - (This could be you! You know who you are lol let me know) Top 13 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 122 Q&A: 1st – Brittany, @codysmom0412 2nd – @kapil3112 3rd – @emmac623 4th – mak, @_makeba 5th – Mads🍒✨, @madisunn96 6th – JuliaJayBird1023, [handle not visible] 7th – @_doctorbell 8th – bovineluvr, @bovineluv 9th – christy07, @christypnw03 10th – Matt C, @matt_c28 11th – Ablahi, @loiytdg456 12th – @user1781291995 13th – brayden💚❤️⚾⚾, @brayden8340 Top Questions: - With a 3.0 GPA, an 80 CBSE score, and a 60% class rank, should I apply to Oral Surgery residency? - Have you had implants with crestal bone loss, and did you explant them? - I want to start placing implants, but it scares me. Where do I start? - What do you do with a hot mandibular tooth with a big infection when the patient still feels it after an IANB and infiltrations, with no sedation? - Is $500K too much for dental school? Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel My watch in this episode = Citizen Ecozilla Diver (overnight on-call watch in residency) 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
Sunday · 24 min
8 Implants & 9 Extractions in 1 Day, Oral Surgeon Salary Myth, Wisdom Teeth Healing, Top OMFS Programs
Top 5 Topics: - Oral Surgeon Salary Myth ("Do oral surgeons make all the money?") - 8 Implants and 9 Extractions in 1 Day - Effective vs Efficient Studying That You Need For Dental School - Here’s How I Did It: - 3.6 GPA and 21 DAT: Dr. Gallagher's Real Dental School Stats - Top 5 East Coast OMFS Programs Top 15 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 13 Q&A: 1st – @h_omfs 2nd – Brittany, @codysmom0412 3rd – @emmac623 4th – TJ 2016 💙, @dustygirl0612 5th – Jfcjdbddj, @maka_303 6th – kaya, @kaya888_ 7th – @elierrrc 8th – @mason_hm 9th – Shey.Shey20, @shallyne.s 10th – conchswfuao, @conch902 11th – Christopher Moussa, @user127894592 12th – @gghh6117 13th – tuner1, @tune7168 14th – aryeezy, [handle not visible] 15th – Hemmo, @hemmo55 Top Quotes & Wisdom: [~01:50] – "Sometimes you go into a case and you think, this is easy, this is a slam dunk. And then you get going and it just doesn't work." [~07:10] – "It's going to take some work to live the life that you dreamed of. Very few people are just handed the life they dreamed of. You gotta work." [~12:35] – "Some people are born with a certain amount of discipline. But I do think one hundred percent it's experiences." [13:38] – "Even though I didn't know if I wanted to be a dentist my whole life, I always went hard." [~20:00] – "Effective studying is getting higher scores. Efficient studying is maintaining those high scores while studying less and less for each exam." Top Questions: [~01:10] – "I just started OMFS residency in Glasgow. Any tips?" [~05:40] – "How hard was it to organize externships when you were a dental student?" [~08:30] – "What are your thoughts on Montefiore, MedStar, and Vanderbilt for 4-year OMFS?" [~10:00] – "I got a 58 on the CBSE. Should I retake?" [~11:45] – "Is being an oral surgeon genetically determined because of the hard work?" [~21:45] – "What was your GPA and DAT when you applied to dental school?" DOS DIENTES Team: - Dr. Brendan Gallagher (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon) - Dra. Alexia Gomez (Head Surgical Assistant; Dentist of Mexico) Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - @doctorgallagher_‘s TikTok LIVE Q&A 121 Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast #DOSDIENTES
Sunday · 1 hr 3 min
Florida Gulf Coast PreDental Club Q&A - Dose of Dental Podcast #256 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
Top 5 Topics: - My Violin Concept for Getting Into Dental School & Residency - Residency Horror Stories - Will AI Replace Dentists and Doctors? - The Hidden Physical Toll of Dentistry - Corporate Takeover of Dentistry and the Job Market Top Quotes & Wisdom: 41:31 "Now I'm an oral surgery resident, why am I looking at buttholes? I had no idea this was a part of our residency. I was in rectal clinic for a month looking at buttholes. Could you imagine that? So I thought I should probably talk about these experiences on social media lmao" 17:39 "A lot of people think you're just competing against everyone in your class. Try and think of them all as teammates. And not everyone's gonna be your teammate, but that doesn't mean you need to be their opponent." 34:50 "Is doing research important for your application? When I was applying for oral surgery, I had 14 or 15 interviews: 8 of them asked me about playing the violin; 2 programs asked me about my research in dental school." 17:39 "Use AI to your advantage; to prepare yourself to study quicker and more effectively, rather than writing everything down." 26:50 "I'm 32 years old and I feel like I have a back of an 85-year-old man right now." 34:50 "Do something you're interested in, because when you can talk about something you're passionate about on the interview, you're gonna crush it." 15:48 "How are you gonna differentiate yourself from the person next to you? Not in a competitive way, but just think about it. What's gonna make you stand out in their mind when they're on their seventy-fifth application on their desk?" Top Questions: 00:45 — What was your path into dentistry, and what led you to oral surgery residency? 04:50 — How do you choose the right residency track for you? 07:59 — What does a typical day actually look like as an oral surgeon? 15:40 — How can a pre-dental student truly stand out? 17:39 — How do you avoid burnout in dental school? 24:32 — What physical toll does dentistry take on your body, and how do you protect yourself? Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #256 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono 9.2026 oral surgeon, oral surgery residency, residency horror stories, will AI replace dentists, AI in dentistry, how to get into dental school, pre-dental tips, dental school burnout, dentist job market, corporate dentistry, is dentistry worth it, day in the life oral surgeon, dental school study tips, DAT tips, NYU Bellevue residency, 4 year vs 6 year oral surgery #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 24 · 28 min
Wisdom Teeth Removal, Pericoronitis, Infection, Hooked Root | Oral Surgery Techniques #3 with Dr. Gallagher
Key Concepts: 1 - X-Rays Can Deceive: #16's root was hooked toward the palate and invisible on the x-ray 2 - Identify Critical Anatomy: Trace the inferior alveolar nerve canal and mental foramen (lower), and the maxillary sinus floor, tuberosity. Check the second molar for bone loss or decay. 3 - Diagnose the Impaction Type of Teeth #16,17 4 - Lower #17: Incise, Drain, Reflect, Elevate Posterolateral incision 5 - Upper #16: Access, Bone Removal, Controlled Elevation Key Instruments: Periosteal Elevator: reflects the flap to expose the tooth and assists bone removal. Rongeur: removes bone covering the bony impaction. Straight and Back-Action Elevators: mobilize teeth by leveraging against bone. Crane Pick: gains purchase to elevate the upper tooth; use with caution near the sinus. Sweetheart Retractor with Throat Pack: protects the airway during upper extraction. * Instrument Partner Of This Project – (Looking for a partner with instruments, I'll be talking about and showing the instruments I used in each case) * Dental Implant Partner - (I place 3 different brands of implants and I'm waiting for my favorite one to partner with me on this project so I can finally reveal it...) * Bone Grafting Partner - (This could be you! You know who you are lol let me know) Top 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 120 Q&A: 1st – @arhumkkkk 2nd – Jason, @sleepsshin 3rd – K, [handle not visible] 4th – GeorgeAnthony Kuttab, @georgeanthony.kut 5th – @user3380281842861 6th – @browneyes_1133 7th – Yo-Suf, @yobaha24 8th – Mar Alvarenga, @alvarengasea 9th – Tony Truong, @tonytruo 10th – George🔰, @draymqxgs0c Top Questions: 21:30 – "What happens if you break the sinus floor during a sinus lift?" 23:00 – "What would you have done if the root fractured?" 25:30 – "If a root tip is close to a vital structure, how would you proceed?" 26:30 – "What's up with some dentists bone grafting all wisdom tooth extractions?" 29:45 – "Is pericoronitis always an indication for extraction?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver 200m Day Date (Black) 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 22 · 56 min
Dr. Mitchell Rubinstein @grinmaster_mitch - Dose of Dental Podcast #255 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
Top 5 Topics: - Differences Between Corporate Dentistry vs. Private Practice - Fee-for-Service Dental Practice / Going Out-of-Network - Insurance Companies Are Ripping Off Patients, And This Is How: - 33 Years of Experience vs. "1 Year of Experience Repeated 30 Times" - HIPAA, Patient Privacy & Social Media Education Top Quotes & Wisdom: [07:13] "Margin for error for people coming out of school now is much thinner than it used to be." [09:56] "You learn more from mistakes than you do from winnings." [10:23] "Pick your people. Look around, find people you admire — the way they practice — and whatever they're teaching, just learn it." [12:00] "If you're not willing to be tested, to be questioned, that tells me somebody's not really that confident in what they're teaching." [16:38] "I can always make more money. I can't make any more time. There's a finite amount of it — when it's gone, it's gone." [24:23] "As soon as you have an organizational structure where major decisions are being made by somebody who's never had to sit face-to-face with a patient — that's the cutoff for me." [41:26] "We're supposed to enjoy this — it's a great profession. We gotta find a way to still be able to enjoy it." Top Questions: [34:04] "Shouldn't the patient be able to know immediately what they're covered for? Of course they should." [43:11] "What can I do to protect the patient? What can I do to protect myself? And what can I do to just still make this an educational experience?" [51:56] "What's your favorite procedure?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #255 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 22 · 41 min
$350-750K Oral Surgeon Salaries, Oral Cancer Warning Signs, Dental School Map, Student Debt Disaster, Private Equity in Healthcare Ban?
Top 5 Topics: - Oral Surgeon Salaries Revealed - Oral Cancer Warning Signs Everyone Should Know - The $750,000 Student Loan Disaster (Buying Rolexes While in Debt!) - Private Equity Taking Over Healthcare (Political Decoy?) Top 15 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 119 Q&A: 1st – @arhumkkkk 2nd – K, @kkarrissaa 3rd – @nonuser165 4th – kam, @this.is.kamel0 5th – @emmac623 6th – Erin, @gobragh317 7th – Daps' Studios, @daps_studioss 8th – @adam.aluzri 9th – @smilesbyabdo 10th – @laloo909 11th – JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson2021 12th – @mangokyle 13th – @gmgreg17 14th – Ablahi, @loiytdg456 15th – Manav Arora, @manavarora105 Top Quotes & Wisdom: "These red flags are problems. These problems do need to get solved, and we need to solve them in a timely manner." — 08:34 "The best way you can start by making a change in the world is by working on yourself." — 20:00 "If you are a responsible person saving and budgeting your finances, you're gonna be just fine." — 21:13 "An owner of any job or business, you have the ultimate autonomy." — 29:23 "I think everyone could have their own podcast if you're thinking about it — I think you should go for it." — 37:30 "Use social media to mentor others." — 37:30 Top Questions: 01:44 — "Do you think the amount of people leaving/retiring dentistry makes up for the people entering?" 04:20 — "What are some interesting subspecialties that OMFS can get into?" 14:52 — "What would you say is the most complex case you've worked on during your OMFS training and career?" 17:06 — "Any tips on social media as a dentist? I'm a D4 just starting to get it rolling." 20:00 — "Those 3 red flags you mentioned — is the ADA the only organization that can really improve things?" 21:13 — "I'm a junior studying biomedical engineering with no loans — wondering if I should go into debt for dental school?" 31:32 — "Thoughts on the possible new bill about banning PE takeover in healthcare?" 34:10 — "How much do OMFS get paid — production percentage, salary, or hourly?" 34:10 — "I got an interview at Midwestern Illinois coming up — what's your best interview advice?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Chrono Limited Edition Panda 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 20 · 4 min
Do people value a truly private dentist or physician setting?
*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 9.20.26 - An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: I’m curious to learn how people value a truly private dentist setting, compared to selecting a dentist for insurance participation #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 20 · 59 min
Maggie Weichert MS4 @pump.med – U.S. Doctors Podcast #7 x Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast
Top 5 Topics: - A Specialty Less People Know Of: Occupational & Environmental Medicine - Almost Dropped Out of Med School 3/4 of the Way Through — Here's What Stopped Her - 'Don't Make Social Media Content': Inside the Gray Area Between Some Schools and Student Content Creators & Mentors - The Ugly Truth About Medical Training No One Talks About: Debt, Burnout, and Unpaid Hours - How Doctors Are Building Personal Brands / The Rise Of The “Medfluencer” Top Quotes & Wisdom: 09:21 — "I just really love life, and I wanted to choose the field that was the best balance of interests and passion, but also my time." 12:03 — "Most physicians don't find out about this career until they're mid-career and burnt out — and that's when they switch." 24:47 — "The work of healthcare has beautiful meaning — it's human connection at its most raw point. It's the rate at which the system demands that breaks people." 31:19 — "If you're making content that's meaningful and helping others coming up behind you — one, I think it's necessary, and two, I'm proud of it." 48:08 — "Why would I grind so hard to be miserable when I could grind a little less hard and do something that's fulfilling to me? That's what brings meaning to this life." 50:17 — "An anesthesiologist told me: if I worked 70 hours a week as an attending I could easily make a million dollars, but I choose to work 20 hours and make $200,000 — and I love my life." Top Questions: 07:25 — "Where are you at as far as fourth year? Let everyone know where you're applying, what you're looking to do, what your thoughts are." 09:03 — "Tell me more about where did you come up with this residency — where, when did this start to become a focus?" 20:55 — "What if you hadn't connected with them? Think about all the other medical students out there thinking the exact same thing." 42:16 — "Would you rather a provider who makes social media content, or not? Have you thought about that?" 52:07 — "Have you struggled with how your content has evolved from residency to attending-hood?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - U.S. Doctors Podcast #7 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 19 · 1 hr 21 min
Oral Surgery Sisters: Drs. Kimiko & Kristi Agari - Dose of Dental #254 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
Top 5 Topics: - Two Sisters Who Became Oral Surgeons Together - Breaking the Boys' Club: Women Mentoring Women in Oral Surgery - The Shocking Difference Between Hospital Surgery vs. Elite Private Practice - What It ACTUALLY Takes to Pass Oral Surgery Boards - The Wild, Unexpected Path to Choosing a Dental School (Vegas $19 Flights!) Top Quotes & Wisdom: (12:58) Kristi: "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." (24:07) Kimiko: "At the end of the day, if you have the right understanding of the path and find mentors, no matter what dental school you go to, you'll be able to specialize." (24:25) Kristi: "You can specialize anywhere. It really just depends on you. If you're meant to specialize, you will be able to do that wherever you go. It's gonna be fine, it's gonna work out, it's gonna be okay." (24:58) Brendan: "Wherever you match, that's the dream program for you. After that, all hands are off. Just focus on the next thing now." (48:49) Kimiko: "What separates you as an orthognathic surgeon from someone that just knows how to do it versus someone that excels at doing it is those moments intraoperatively — no two patients are the same." (1:02:13) Kristi: "It does take generations sometimes... it takes a long time to get to that perfection." (1:17:48) Brendan: "Everyone should have a podcast. Talk about whatever you're passionate about — people will follow if they're interested. The more information going out gives the next generation the opportunity to learn." (1:19:00) Kimiko: "There were not that many women in the program, not many women attendings that I could seek guidance or mentorship from — so that's kind of how we started this, to provide that for younger women oral surgeons looking for it." Top Questions: (03:40) Kristi: "What was she like as an examiner? Was she really mean?" (07:49) Brendan: "Kristi, ever feel like 2 years behind... did you ever feel like, a little competition there?" (13:34) "Why didn't you go to UOP? It's a 3-year dental school, you were on track — why didn't you both want to do that?" (25:46) "How was she as a chief? Honestly lol, honestly." (38:02) "And then she went off to a fellowship — why? What was the reason behind the fellowship?" (1:02:33) "You're a fourth-generation oral surgeon?" (1:04:58) "People are always asking me, why did you move back to Vegas?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #254 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 18 · 11 min
Dental Implant In The “Aesthetic Zone,” Bone Grafting | Oral Surgery Techniques #2 with Dr. Gallagher
Key Concepts: 1 - Width vs. Length Trade-off: Apex concavity forced a shorter 8.5mm implant (10mm planned) at 3.75mm width to protect the buccal cortex 2 - Reading Anatomy Beyond X-Rays: Apical concavity wasn't visible on imaging — confirmed only by drill palpation 3 - Spacing Guidelines: 1.5mm implant-to-tooth, 3mm implant-to-implant — both maintained 4 - Aesthetic Angulation Challenges: Bone limits required a compromised trajectory, corrected with a multi-unit abutment (15°–33°) 5 - Buccal Grafting Technique: Thin periosteal reflection via sulcular incision to tuck a 50/50 cortical-cancellous graft for added contour Key Instruments & Materials: - Osteotomy drills — sequential prep, monitored by feel to avoid apical perforation - 3.75mm x 8.5mm implant fixture — sized to bone constraints - Periosteal elevator — used for thin, careful reflection during graft placement - 50/50 cortical-cancellous graft — buccal surface augmentation - 3-0 chromic gut suture — closure Instrument Partner Of This Project – (Could be you! Let me know) Top 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 117 Q&A: 1st – H.D., @class.of2022 2nd – GeorgeAnthony Kuttab, @georgeanthony.kut 3rd – lilyana, @lilyana2908 4th – Alain, @alain_0000 5th – nonickname, @buddifkusok 6th – Simon, @simonphm_12 7th – Lucyann58, @lucyannlester 8th – @dentalguy123 9th – Sadeem, @smalllevel_ 10th – sena, @user171005270 Top Questions: ~09:10 “Do you need an implant?" ~09:45 "How long for the socket to heal after upper wisdom tooth removal?" ~10:15 "Would regular implants work for a trans patient?" ~10:45 "How hard is it to get into med/dental school?" ~11:10 "Does an MD matter for hospital-based OMFS?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 17 · 3 min
❔Question of the Day Review | OMFS (feat. Comments with LinkedIn Colleagues) - 9.16.26
Topics: 💀 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 🔬Oral Pathology 📖 CBSE Exam Material 🫀Anatomy 💉Anesthesia 🚑 ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 15 · 25 min
$700K Job Offers, Dental School Interview Tips, DSO Traps, AI Agents, Mission Trips & ADA Drama — Oral Surgeon Live Q&A
Top 5 Topics: - The DSO "Trap" Warning — $500K-$700K Salary Red Flags - Are AI Agents Coming for Dentistry? (and Every Job?) - A Life-Changing Mission Trip: Sweating It Out in Jamaica - Is the ADA Failing Dentists? Membership Backlash From Dentists - The Brutal Truth About Dental School Admissions Top 15 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 118 Q&A: 1st – GeorgeAnthony Kuttab, @georgeanthony.kut 2nd – Jfcjdbddj, @_maka_303 3rd – ASJB, @asjb7638 4th – JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson2021 5th – Malik, @malik_j15 6th – Kaitlyn, @kaitlynmg013 7th – riya, @riya.anand5 8th – @thomaslealson 9th – lilyana, @lilyana2908 10th – Luke, @luke_bur 11th – Mo, @momosgonemad 12th – Donta, @donta1_2 13th – EthelR, @ethelruiz3 14th – Jenny, @beachgal110 15th – Ryan, @ryanhhhhhhhhh Top Quotes & Wisdom: 00:57 – "Get as much exposure as you can — seeing what different dentists do on a daily basis gives you a real idea of what you actually want to do for a living." 00:57 – "What's motivating you through all the years of schooling and residency is going to be the mentors you find — and stay in contact with." 03:45 – "I'd rather you apply to at least 20 schools if you can, instead of just 10. I'd rather you be safe than sorry." 03:45 – "I ended up matching to my first choice. God is good, all glory to God." 06:12 – "You could literally have AI agents as your employees, running entire companies." 11:42 – "Private practice ultimately gives you autonomy — real control over your job." 16:30 – "We have to get out of our bubble and think: how can I maximize the experience for someone else?" Top Questions: 02:22 – "Talk to us about OMFS — what is it?" 03:45 – "When did you receive your dental school interviews?" 06:12 – "If you could go back, would you choose a different career?" 09:26 – "What's your favorite procedure?" 11:42 – "I just had my first dental school interview — what do you think are the signs that it went well?" 11:42 – "Do you think a dentist/practice owner can make $500K+ a year by age 35?" 16:30 – "Would you ever consider going on mission trips across the world to do surgery?" 16:30 – "What do you look for most in a dental assistant?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 14 · 6 min
10 Comments, 10 DMs, 10 Emails - Every Day. Try it.
*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 9.14.26 - An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: 10 Comments, 10 DMs, 10 Emails - Every Day. Try it. #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 14 · 16 min
Dentists Reveal: Fixing Jaw Dislocations, $500K Debt & The Wisdom Teeth Risk No One Warns You About
Top 5 Topics: - TMJ Jaw Dislocation "Reduction" (the jaw-snapping-back moment) - The Dental School Debt Crisis ($500K+) - Nose Fracture Reduction Techniques - Wisdom Teeth Nerve Damage Risk - "Are Dentists Actually Rich?" Myth-Busting Top 12 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 11 Q&A: 1st – Jaclyn Lin, @jaclynlin 2nd – AntHoney Sosa, @anthony.sosa123 3rd – @jawnnyboi123 4th – jordo, @jordojordojordo 5th – @user9288000747044 6th – drwme, @drwme6 7th – Ali Raza, @ali.raza99013 8th – @nonuser165 9th – @sabeehs4 10th – @barstowbilly 11th – Kirayoshikage, @yoshikagekira2023 12th – Heath, @heathheathyheather Top Quotes & Wisdom: 03:58 – "Number one! You should be proud of that." (on being the first dentist in the family) ~04:50 – "It's not what you think until you start doing it — you're like, wow, it's not what you think." 12:21 – "You should really do a year in a hospital setting — you get more clinical experience. It helps a lot, everything." ~12:40 – "The hospitals are just manipulating and abusing residents these days." ~13:25 – "Effective studying is getting higher grades. Efficient studying is maintaining those higher grades but studying less and less for them." ~13:48 – "They're just pumping out more and more dental students because dental school is the moneymaker in dentistry now. They're getting rich by not doing dentistry." ~13:58 – "You need to incentivize helping patients — not incentivize dental schools teaching students by giving them more PowerPoints." Top Questions: ~03:38 – "Were y'all first gen dentists, or did you have family in dentistry?" ~08:20 – "Is coronectomy on a wisdom tooth safe? Is it less recovery time?" 09:08 – "Thoughts on applying to an OMFS residency after practicing as a general dentist for a few years?" ~10:55 – "Do you ever miss doing crown preps or setting denture teeth?" ~13:18 – "Any advice for a D1 that just started dental school?" ~13:42 – "Average debt is now 500k plus. Is it worth it?" DOS DIENTES Team: - Dr. Brendan Gallagher (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon) - Dra. Alexia Gomez (Head Surgical Assistant; Dentist of Mexico) Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - @doctorgallagher_‘s TikTok LIVE Q&A 116 Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 13 · 8 min
Sometimes you don’t know what’s behind the curtain until you’re on the stage.
*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 9.13.26 - An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: Sometimes you don’t know what’s behind the curtain until you’re on the stage. #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 13 · 18 min
There is an abundance of “know-it-alls” and “ostracizers” in healthcare. Let’s not become that.
*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 9.13.26 - An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: There is an abundance of “know-it-alls” and “ostracizers” in healthcare. Let’s not become that. #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 13 · 5 min
❔Question of the Day Review | OMFS (feat. Comments with LinkedIn Colleagues) - 9.13.26
Topics: 💀 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 🔬Oral Pathology 📖 CBSE Exam Material 🫀Anatomy 💉Anesthesia 🚑 ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 13 · 1 hr 1 min
Dr. Serv Wahan (PART 4) @drwahan - Dose of Dental Podcast #253 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
Top 5 Topics: - The "One Cent Paycheck" — Social Media Monetization Myth - The Coming "Implant Revision Boom" — Full-Arch Failures on the Rise - No-Graft Sinus Lift Technique (Surgical Innovation) - Shadow-Banned for Doing Surgery — Social Media's War on Doctors - Is AI Quietly Taking Over Dental Practices Top Quotes & Wisdom: [06:33] "I don't have go out of my way to advertise something that I'm not even using... whatever I talk about, I actually use." — serv wahan, on staying authentic with sponsorships [16:05] "When you're invested in the practice, you work harder, you market, and you do other things that you probably wouldn't do if you're just an employee. It's human nature." — serv wahan, on partnership vs. associateship [17:49] "For a lot of people, your first job out is probably not your only job you're gonna have — you're gonna go through some stuff before you find what works best." — serv wahan, on early-career job struggles [22:36] "That's like the big thing right now. It's the next 5 to 10 years." — serv wahan, predicting a coming wave of full-arch revision cases in dentistry [37:17] "I don't have time to date, man... it's hard for me to have dedicated time... and finding someone that can match that multitasking-ness that I have." — serv wahan, on balancing career, podcast, and family [58:02] "There were 3 reels back to back on @topwineries I had that were all over a million views... that whole week made 6 cents from Instagram lmao." — Brendan, busting the myth of social media monetization [58:56] "They paid me one cent for like 6 months." — serv wahan, on early Instagram creator payouts Top Questions: [15:58] "What was your thoughts on that, making it just a 1-year partnership track?" [30:45] "Do you eyeball it? Do you think about whether you really need a sinus lift, or do you have a set protocol you follow?" [39:40] "I wanna know what you would do in this case, regarding treatment planning for an anterior maxillary OKC?” [47:26] "Would you be able to send me your PRF machine [recommendation]? My boss is looking at an affordable one." [48:08] "What are you doing with AI these days?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #253 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
September 12 · 39 min
Arham Sial D2 @arhamunc - Dose of Dental Podcast #252 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
Top 5 Topics: - Crushing the CBSE as a D1 Dental Student - Arham’s 4:30 AM Study Routine - The Anki vs. UWorld Debate - Recent CBSE Exam Date Change? - Oral Surgery Residency Roadmap Top Quotes & Wisdom: 00:52 — "Getting that score back was everything. That was such a weight lifted off my shoulders." 05:15 — "If anyone asks where they should go for school — maybe don't stay home. You might not have another chance to try somewhere new." 12:52 — "The best way to use U World is to test if you know the concept, not to test if you know how to answer their questions." 13:23 — "I walked out of that exam thinking I did terribly... you never know. Anything can happen. Anything can change." 14:53 — "I did Anki every single day straight up until my exam. There was not one day I skipped." 23:24 — "You build upon those skills — how do I maximize the time? It's not right away. It's gonna be a few weeks after, a few months after." 27:29 — "Book externships early, 9 months in advance — you’re going to be fresh on their mind when your application goes across." 37:28 — "Studying is reps." 38:17 — "There's so many ways to skin the cat. You just gotta get the time in and the reps, and it all comes together." Top Questions: 06:16 — "Where do you think you want to do residency? North, south, west?" 10:53 — "CBSE studying — what was your primary resource? How long did you study for this and what did you go through?" 12:43 — "What did you think of those NBMEs — a lot easier than U World or no?" 19:54 — "You drink Celsius?" 28:09 — "Are you thinking 4 or 6 years for OMFS residency?" 30:31 — "Why do you think they changed the [CBSE exam] dates?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #252 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

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