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

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I’m curious to learn how people value a truly private dentist setting, compared to selecting a dentist for insurance participation

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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

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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

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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

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Topics:

💀 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

🔬Oral Pathology

📖 CBSE Exam Material

🫀Anatomy

💉Anesthesia

🚑 ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)

🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/

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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

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*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 9.14.26

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10 Comments, 10 DMs, 10 Emails - Every Day. Try it.

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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

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*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 9.13.26

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Sometimes you don’t know what’s behind the curtain until you’re on the stage.

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