🎙️ From Dose of Dental Podcast #107

👉 Full episode on Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube Channel

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

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👉 Do you have questions about applying to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency or dental school? Keep an eye out for my next Q&A session on Instagram at the end of every month, for my live & personalized mentoring. I can answer every question for you there!

🌎 *** PreDent Mentor Map is now LIVE, at predentmentormap.org ! *** it’s a free resource for predental students to use for data on every dental school, and to connect with current dental students for personalized mentoring.

🏆 PARTNER WITH US & SPONSOR THE PreDent Mentor Map BY EMAILING ME AT: [email protected]

🙋🏼‍♂️ If you’re a club or organization and you’d like to discuss a partnership, event or conference, DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn- that is the best way to contact me directly

👨‍💻 Do you need website revision, marketing, branding, content creation, editing, and posting for your practice? Send me a DM or comment to notify me and we’ll set up a call with my marketing agency team

❤️ MOST importantly: THANK YOU for watching and being on my team- I do this for YOU. Mentoring is what got me here, and it is how I’ll help you achieve your dream goals as best I can. You are a MASSIVE part of this journey to me, more than you know

🤠 Sincerely, Brendan @doctorgallagher

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

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- 10.2.24

Quick Review #238 - #surgery #surgeon #doctorgallagher #oralsurgery #oralsurgeon #omfs #dentist #dentistry #dental #witsanalysis #orthognathicsurgery #orthognathics

The Wits analysis is a cephalometric measurement used to assess the anteroposterior relationship between the maxilla and mandible, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment planning for orthognathic surgery.

How it is Completed:

1. Radiograph: Performed on a lateral cephalometric radiograph (side-view x-ray of the skull).

2. Occlusal Plane: A line is drawn through the occlusal plane, connecting the first molars and incisors.

3. A-point & B-point:

• A-point: The most posterior point on the maxilla.

• B-point: The most posterior point on the mandible.

4. Perpendicular Lines: Lines are dropped perpendicularly from the A-point and B-point to the occlusal plane. The horizontal distance between these projections gives the Wits appraisal.

• A negative value indicates a class III malocclusion (protruding mandible).

• A positive value indicates a class II malocclusion (protruding maxilla).

Utility and Merit for Orthognathic Surgery:

1. Diagnosis of Skeletal Discrepancies: It helps assess anteroposterior jaw discrepancies (class II or III malocclusions) common in orthognathic surgery cases.

2. Treatment Planning: Assists surgeons and orthodontists in planning jaw movements to achieve proper occlusion and facial balance.

3. Complementary Analysis: Used alongside other cephalometric measures, like the ANB angle, to confirm findings. The Wits analysis is less influenced by variations in the reference plane, making it more reliable when occlusal plane angulation differs.

4. Post-Surgical Evaluation: It can compare pre- and post-operative data to evaluate surgical outcomes.

Limitations:

• The analysis is highly dependent on the determination of the occlusal plane, which varies between individuals.

• It provides a 2D representation of a 3D jaw relationship, limiting its ability to fully capture the complexity of skeletal discrepancies.

In summary, the Wits analysis offers a simple yet effective tool for diagnosing and planning treatment for jaw alignment issues in orthognathic surgery. Its main utility lies in supplementing other analyses to provide a clearer picture of skeletal discrepancies.

References:

1. Abraham, D. (2015, April 30). Wits analysis. CephX | AI Driven Dental Services.

2. Jacobson, A. (1975). The “Wits” appraisal of jaw disharmony. American Journal of Orthodontics, 67(2), 125-138. https://lnkd.in/eJpnNsGk

3. Proffit, W. R., Fields, H. W., & Sarver, D. M. (2012). Contemporary Orthodontics (5th ed.). Elsevier.

4. Nanda, R. (2010). Biomechanics and Esthetic Strategies in Clinical Orthodontics. Elsevier.

5. ChatGPT. 2024.

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Full Podcast Title: “Breaking the Coccyx, Achilles “POP” During Wizzy Season, Riverside’s Success, MAX Opening Parties at AAOMS, Patek’s & Broncos, Salaries For Oral Surgeons”

1. Questions Asked:

(02:12) Brendan: "So you're in the office today, right? What did you do today? How’d it go?"

(12:14) Brendan: "Last time we touched base a year ago, you were doing four days a week in the office. Where are we at now with the day-to-day?"

(17:38) Brendan: "What’s the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened during your oral surgery career?"

(41:14) Brendan: "Still the same watch as last year?"

(44:49) Brendan: "Speaking of cars then, still driving the Bronco?"

(49:07) Brendan: "How does being a leading oral surgeon on Instagram translate into real-life day-to-day interactions?"

(51:58) Brendan: "Is there a point in your career where it's not about the money anymore, and how do you balance that with work-life goals?"

(55:09) Brendan: "What's a realistic starting point for new oral surgeons to aim for in terms of earnings and goals early on?"

2. Topics & Stories:

(02:41) Jason describes the fluctuation of business during wisdom tooth season and how the practice picks up after summer.

(04:30) Jason reflects on the connections and life-building aspects of oral surgery and his platform Bloody Tooth Guy.

(04:45) Brendan and Jason discuss the AAOMS conference, and Jason shares how his practice, Riverside Oral Surgery, started at the AAOMS conference in 2006.

(06:32) Jason gives credit to his team for their dedication to creating exceptional events, highlighting the AAOMS kickoff party.

(15:00) Jason shares a humorous story about breaking his coccyx and rupturing his Achilles tendon while playing tennis.

(21:00) Jason discusses the mentorship program at MAX and how it supports young surgeons.

(23:44) Jason talks about innovations at MAX, including how they allow young surgeons to get equity without having to buy in upfront.

(26:25) Jason reflects on his future goals, including how his practice may evolve regionally rather than expanding nationwide.

(41:14) Jason shares his journey with watches, specifically his Patek collection.

(44:49) Jason describes his experiences driving his Bronco and how it's become a trend in beach towns.

3. Quotes & Wisdom:

(04:30) "Part of the beauty of MAX for me has been meeting a ton of surgeons, whether we end up partnering with them or not. I've had the opportunity to meet some of the best and brightest in our specialty. It's been a privilege."

(05:45) "We welcome everybody—vendors, partners, surgeons, residents, even competitors. It’s a nice environment. People get together, they have a good time. That’s the kind of culture we try to build."

(13:08) "I love surgery. It’s hard for me to have the bandwidth to do business as well as I’d like, but I’ve built a team that can take the direction and bring it to fruition."

(26:25) "Life is an evolution, right? Some parts get easier with clarity and confidence, but new challenges always arise. You just have to keep moving forward."

(51:58) "Surgery is an exceptional way of living, especially if you find yourself in the right situation. It’s never about the money. Focus on being the best communicator and treating people right, and the success will follow."

(1:00:02) "If you’re thinking about money, you’ll never get there. If you focus on delivering the best possible care, being ethical, and doing what’s right, life will yield success beyond your imagination."

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #107

Watch worn in this episode = Filippo Loreti Moonphase

Dr. Auerbach’s Watch = Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980

10.2024

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👉 Do you have questions about applying to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency or dental school? Keep an eye out for my next Q&A session on Instagram at the end of every month, for my live & personalized mentoring. I can answer every question for you there!

🌎 *** PreDent Mentor Map is now LIVE, at predentmentormap.org ! *** it’s a free resource for predental students to use for data on every dental school, and to connect with current dental students for personalized mentoring.

🏆 PARTNER WITH US & SPONSOR THE PreDent Mentor Map BY EMAILING ME AT: [email protected]

🙋🏼‍♂️ If you’re a club or organization and you’d like to discuss a partnership, event or conference, DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn- that is the best way to contact me directly

👨‍💻 Do you need website revision, marketing, branding, content creation, editing, and posting for your practice? Send me a DM or comment to notify me and we’ll set up a call with my marketing agency team

❤️ MOST importantly: THANK YOU for watching and being on my team- I do this for YOU. Mentoring is what got me here, and it is how I’ll help you achieve your dream goals as best I can. You are a MASSIVE part of this journey to me, more than you know

🤠 Sincerely, Brendan @doctorgallagher

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

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- 10.1.24

Quick Review #237 - #dental #dentist #dentistry #dentalstudent #dentalschool #teeth #cavity #wisdomteeth #extraction #oralsurgery #oralsurgeon #graft #autograft #grafts #bonegraft #bonegrafts

An autograft is a type of tissue graft that is harvested from one part of a person’s own body and transplanted to another part of the same individual.

In dentistry, autografts are commonly used for bone grafting procedures, such as in socket preservation after tooth extraction or in preparing the jaw for dental implants. Bone from the patient’s own body (often from the mandibular symphysis, ramus, or other sites) is transferred to the area needing reconstruction or augmentation.

The primary difference between autografts and other grafts is the source of the tissue:

1. Autograft: The graft is from the patient’s own body. It offers the highest potential for success because there is no risk of immune rejection, and the graft contains viable bone cells that can integrate more easily into the site.

2. Allograft: This involves tissue transplanted from a donor of the same species (usually cadaveric bone in the case of dental procedures). While widely used and effective, there is a minimal risk of immune response or disease transmission, although modern processing minimizes these risks.

3. Xenograft: This graft comes from a different species, most commonly bovine (cow) or porcine (pig) sources. It serves as a scaffold for new bone growth but may have a slower integration process and carries a slightly higher risk of immune reaction compared to autografts.

4. Alloplast: This is a synthetic graft material, often made from biocompatible substances like hydroxyapatite or tricalcium phosphate. Alloplasts don’t contain living cells and serve as a scaffold for bone to grow over time.

In summary, autografts are preferred when biologic integration and long-term success are critical, and they are generally considered the gold standard for dental bone grafts because they carry no risk of rejection and have osteogenic potential—they actively contribute to new bone formation. However, the downside is that they require a second surgical site to harvest the graft material, which may increase patient morbidity.

References:

1. Lane Oral Surgery. (2019, April 9). What is bone grafting? Autograft vs. allograft bone grafting. Lane Oral Surgery. https://lnkd.in/eh5geyVH

2. Aghaloo, T. L., & Moy, P. K. (2007). Which hard tissue augmentation techniques are the most successful in furnishing bony support for implant placement? The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, 22(1), 49-70.

3. Misch, C. M. (2014). Autogenous bone grafts for reconstruction of mandibular continuity defects: Current techniques and a comparison with alternative grafting methods. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 72(2), 378-385.

4. ChatGPT. 2024

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Full Podcast Title: “Resumes are DEAD! Secrets To Crush Your Residency Interview; When To Submit Your Application, Externships Timelines”

1. Questions Asked:

(00:07) Brendan: How are you?

(01:55) Brendan: What do you mean about your Wi-Fi?

(05:48) Brendan: What are we going over tonight?

(05:48) Brandon: Maybe you could talk about your interview experience and what it was like.

(17:13) Brandon: Do you have to take boards before sending out your application?

(17:50) Brendan: Did you submit your resume for oral surgery residency applications?

(19:19) Brendan: What would you do if you applied to all six-year residency programs? Would you be overthinking it?

(21:51) Brandon: What do you do ahead of time for interviews? What should you prepare for?

(27:18) Brendan: Why oral and maxillofacial surgery over other specialties?

(27:18) Brendan: Why choose our program over others?

(28:26) Brandon: How do you distinguish between OS and dentistry when both are surgical?

(29:48) Brendan: What’s your biggest life regret? (Asked by Dr. Bustitis from Montefiore)

(30:46) Brendan: What do you do in your spare time?

(34:26) Brandon: Would you recommend externing at programs you're interested in, and when should that be done?

(39:25) Brandon: What should you do after interviews for a program you really want?

(41:04) Brandon: Can you visit programs after interviews to express interest?

(44:17) Brendan: Do you have any personal questions you want me to ask during the interview with the bloody tooth guy?

2. Topics & Stories:

(01:55) Wi-Fi Struggles & Humorous Banter

Humorous exchange about Wi-Fi and housemates playing video games.

(02:05) Stories of Recent Guests

Brendan mentions his recent conversation with a sommelier oral surgeon and the wine tasting experience.

(10:37) The Role of Social Media in Professional Identity

Brendan’s views on using LinkedIn and social media as dynamic resumes.

(16:11) Preparing for Residency Applications

Detailed breakdown of when and how to submit residency applications and the timeline of the interview process.

(19:19) Application Strategy: Overthinking Program Choices

Discussing whether students overestimate how residency programs view their application strategies.

(21:42) Mastering the Interview Process

Tips on preparing for interviews, including Brendan’s insights from his own interview experiences.

(26:45) Understanding Externships and Their Importance

Advice on the best times to extern and how to use externships strategically in residency applications.

(31:45) Post-Interview Etiquette and Follow-Up

How to follow up after interviews, with email etiquette and the importance of personal touches.

3. Quotes & Wisdom:

"Dentistry is a profession where you're constantly learning. There's always new data, always new research being done, and new concepts coming out that you need to be aware of." (06:25) – Brendan

"Apply to what you're interested in and what would excite you to wake up every single day and do it." (19:53) – Brendan

"The interview is a conversation. Use buzzwords that are personal to you, that communicate your personality and life experience." (26:21) – Brendan

"Externships are about showing your interest and getting yourself out there to see what's out there. It's about the courage to explore and get involved." (21:42) – Brendan

"In residency, you need to know that someone has your back." (38:45) – Brendan

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #106

Watch worn in this episode = Filippo Loreti Moonphase Perpetual Calendar

9.2024

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👉 Do you have questions about applying to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency or dental school? Keep an eye out for my next Q&A session on Instagram at the end of every month, for my live & personalized mentoring. I can answer every question for you there!

🌎 *** PreDent Mentor Map is now LIVE, at predentmentormap.org ! *** it’s a free resource for predental students to use for data on every dental school, and to connect with current dental students for personalized mentoring.

🏆 PARTNER WITH US & SPONSOR THE PreDent Mentor Map BY EMAILING ME AT: [email protected]

🙋🏼‍♂️ If you’re a club or organization and you’d like to discuss a partnership, event or conference, DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn- that is the best way to contact me directly

👨‍💻 Do you need website revision, marketing, branding, content creation, editing, and posting for your practice? Send me a DM or comment to notify me and we’ll set up a call with my marketing agency team

❤️ MOST importantly: THANK YOU for watching and being on my team- I do this for YOU. Mentoring is what got me here, and it is how I’ll help you achieve your dream goals as best I can. You are a MASSIVE part of this journey to me, more than you know

🤠 Sincerely, Brendan @doctorgallagher

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

#podcast #podcasts #dentalpodcast #dentalpodcasts #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #viral #dentalschool #dentalstudent #omfs #surgeon #doctorlife #dentistlife #residency #oralsurgeon #dentist #doctorgallagher

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 9.30.24

an episode inspired by friend Darius Niabati on some of my life failures up until this point. Though “failure” in these instances are subjective, as I explain, they are challenges we all may face and relate to. Lmk what you think!

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Full Podcast Title:  “Kiera Dent Founder of @dentalateam on How To Maximize Practice Growth, Business, and Success”

1. Questions Asked:

00:00 – How did Dental A Team start, and how long has it been around?

05:42 – What systems and processes helped scale the success of the practice?

08:37 – How do you approach improving practice environments?

14:02 – How do you empower teams to ensure success in dental practices?

16:43 – What are the percentages of private practices vs. DSOs that you work with?

22:37 – How do you translate humanistic patient care into systems and processes?

25:04 – How do you hire the right team members for your consulting business?

27:49 – How do you ensure successful collaboration and the future of dental consulting?

2. Topics & Stories:

00:00-02:45 – The birth and growth of Dental A Team, starting as a random idea to help dental students and growing into a major consulting firm.

02:45-05:42 – A story of scaling a practice from $500,000 to $2.4 million in nine months, highlighting the challenges of rapid growth and success.

08:37-11:22 – The story of implementing systems to create a thriving practice, including an anecdote of adding flowers to a checkout area, improving case acceptance, and smooth patient flows.

11:22-14:02 – Consulting internationally, including a humorous story about almost being deported from Canada due to misunderstandings at the border.

16:43-19:41 – Navigating the dental landscape, from working with private practices to DSOs, with a strong focus on empowering teams for sustainable success.

19:41-22:37 – Insights into building relationships in dentistry, ensuring the human element of patient care is not lost in fast-paced environments.

25:04-27:49 – Discussion on hiring and identifying the right talent for the consulting team, with examples of hiring from personal relationships and emphasizing hospitality backgrounds.

3. Quotes & Wisdom:

02:45 – “My obsession has become helping dentists live a fulfilled life, hitting those sexy big numbers but still maintaining their life, identity, and freedom.”

14:02 – "There's more to life than just the numbers. It's about how you impact your team, community, and patients, while living your best life."

16:43 – “If we can elevate the team as well, and teach them to think like owners, that’s 90% of the battle to having a successful practice.”

19:41 – "The patient is not here buying dentistry. They are buying your confidence. They are buying the dream and hope you offer them."

22:37 – "Dentistry is such an intimate experience... the way you treat your patients, the kindness you show them, is what will make you stand out."

25:04 – "Look for good talent everywhere. You can find the best people in unexpected places. The greatest teams are built from people who truly love what they do." 

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #101

Watch worn in this episode = Citizen Caliber 2100 Chrono Panda

9.2024

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