Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

By Brendan Gallagher, DDS

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

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February 20, 2024 “What Would Dental Insurance ‘Maximum Benefits’ Amount Be Today, Given Inflation Since The 1960’s?”
2.20.24
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In the 1960s, when modern dental insurance was becoming more widespread, the average maximum benefit was around $1,000. This figure was deemed sufficient for the dental care needs of that era, considering the costs of services and the economic conditions at the time.
Over the decades, the cost of dental care has increased significantly, influenced by advancements in dental technology, an expansion of the types of services offered, and general inflation affecting the overall economy. Despite these changes, dental insurance maximum benefits have not seen a commensurate increase, leading to a growing discrepancy between the costs of care and insurance coverage.
To understand the impact of inflation on the 1960s' $1,000 maximum benefit, we can apply an average annual inflation rate. While the exact rate can vary year by year, an average rate of approximately 3.7% is a reasonable estimate for the period from the 1960s to 2021. Using this rate, the $1,000 from the mid-1960s would be equivalent to about $7,649 in 2021 when adjusted for inflation. This calculation highlights the significant devaluation of the dollar over this period and underscores how the purchasing power of the original $1,000 has diminished.
This discrepancy poses challenges for individuals relying on dental insurance, as the stagnant maximum benefits offer increasingly limited coverage relative to the actual costs of dental care. Procedures that might have been fully covered under the maximum benefit in the past may now only be partially covered, leaving patients to pay a larger portion of their dental bills out-of-pocket.
In 2021, despite the clear impact of inflation, the average dental insurance maximum benefits remained in the range of $1,000 to $1,500 for many plans. This stark contrast between the inflation-adjusted value of the 1960s benefits and the actual maximum benefits offered today highlights a significant gap in coverage. The failure of maximum benefits to keep pace with inflation not only affects the affordability of dental care but also emphasizes the need for a reevaluation of dental insurance structures to better meet the needs of consumers in the contemporary economic landscape.
References:
1. Dental Insurance Benefits, Photo by @progressive_rn on Facebook, 2020.
2. American Dental Association. (2020). Dental benefits and Medicaid: A comprehensive review. Chicago, IL: American Dental Association.
3. National Association of Dental Plans. (2019). NADP Dental Benefits Report: Enrollment. Dallas, TX: National Association of Dental Plans.
4. Gilbert, G. H., Shelton, B. J., & Chavers, L. S. (2018). The paradox of dental need in a population-based study of dentate adults. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 78(1), 29-38. https://lnkd.in/eSVfq5Z2.
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February 20, 2024 OMFS Question of the Day - 2.20.24
Topics:
💀 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
🔬Oral Pathology
🫀Anatomy
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7min
February 20, 2024 “Believe in Your Dream” with Eleanor Roosevelt | 🥭 Mhango Motivation Quote of the Day - 2.20.24
Topics:
🥭 Mhango Motivational Quote, Thought, Idea of the Day |
The “MHA” in Mhango is for Mental Health Awareness :)
#mhango #mhangomotivation #mha #motivation #inspiration #optimism #positivity #gratitude #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #doctorgallagher
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3min
February 20, 2024 The Surgery That Impacted Most, AMD Was $5 Per Share, New Implant Technology & AI, How To Increase Muscle Mass - TikTok LIVE #21
Full Podcast Title: “The Surgery That Impacted Most, AMD Was $5 Per Share, New Implant Technology & AI, How To Increase Muscle Mass”

Top 3 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #21:
1st - @official_sports_talk_tv
2nd - @pre.dental.student
3rd - @ryan_0044

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Watch worn in this episode = Filippo Loreti Perpetual Calendar

Topics:
Intro
81 Degrees in the Apartment
“Top 5 Favorite Athletes?” [1:54-
*”What Case Has Impacted You The Most?” [5:08-7:20]
“What CBSE Score Were You Happy With?” [8:09-9:47]
My Externships In The Middle of COVID: [8:35-9:47]
“Did You Go Directly To Dental School After Undergrad?” [10:35-11:45]
AMD Stock Was At $5 A Share [11:07-
“Are There Implant Systems That Allow Chewing On Immediately?” [12:41-13:26]
Life Transformation Cases [13:27-
Student Loans? [14:21-
Nvidia Is Doing Well [15:49-
Vivian of “Rich AF” Book and @richbff on TikTok [18:52-
“What’s Your Opinion on New Technology to Place Implants?” [20:01-23:50]
-Shoutout: Dr. Chavkin OMFS of Long Island NY on the LIVE Stream [23:51-
Thoughts on Wisdom Teeth Removal [25:02-
*#1 Tip for Studying for the DAT [25:36-26:37]
Removing Adult Teeth [26:38-27:00]
Studying for the CBSE [27:02-
“Are Doctors & Dentists Unnecessary by ‘Default’?” [27:21-
Trust At An All-Time Low [27:54-
*Tips For Starting Dental School This Year [28:37-29:46]
Thoughts on Dr. Mike [29:46-
“What’s A Good GPA For OMFS?” [30:32-31:59]
*“What Resources Do You Use To Study During OMFS Residency?” [32:17-33:23]
“What’s Your Dream Watch?” [34:49-
My Keys To Studying [37:01-38:38]
“Would You Still Become A Dentist?” [38:39-39:33]
“How Many Patients Do You See Each Day?” [39:34-
-Shoutout: Dr. John Hall of Specialized Dental Partners in Michigan
*“Is There Time For Consistent Lifting During Dental School?” [42:01-43:06]
*“Best Exercise To Increase My Bench Prep?” [44:35-46:29]

2.19.24

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48min
February 19, 2024 “Don’t Settle” with Steve Jobs | 🥭 Mhango Motivation Quote of the Day - 2.
Topics:
🥭 Mhango Motivational Quote, Thought, Idea of the Day |
The “MHA” in Mhango is for Mental Health Awareness :)
#mhango #mhangomotivation #mha #motivation #inspiration #optimism #positivity #gratitude #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #doctorgallagher
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2min
February 18, 2024 Running Story #4, Abs Workout Recorded, “Living The Dream” - PODCAST EXCLUSIVE 2.18.24
Topics: Run story, mornings abs workout recorded and to be post in coming weeks, how to change your life, “living the dream”
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8min
February 18, 2024 “How To Change Your Life” with Jim Rohn | 🥭 Mhango Motivation Quote of the Day - 2.
Topics:
🥭 Mhango Motivational Quote, Thought, Idea of the Day |
The “MHA” in Mhango is for Mental Health Awareness :)
#mhango #mhangomotivation #mha #motivation #inspiration #optimism #positivity #gratitude #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #doctorgallagher
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10min
February 17, 2024 🥭 “Optimism” with Dalai Lama - Mhango Motivation 2.17.24
Topics:
🥭 Mhango Motivational Quote of the Day
The “MHA” in Mhango is for Mental Health Awareness :)
#mhango #mhangomotivation #mha #motivation #inspiration #optimism #positivity #gratitude #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #doctorgallagher
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4min
February 16, 2024 “What are the 6 Subtypes of Conventional (Solid or Multicystic) Ameloblastoma?”
2.16.24
Quick Review #109 - #pathology #oralpathology #doctorgallagher #oralsurgery #oralsurgeon #dentist #dentistry #dental
Ameloblastoma, a benign but locally aggressive odontogenic tumor, exhibits 6 subtypes within its most common form, the Conventional (solid or multicystic) Ameloblastoma:
1. Follicular Ameloblastoma:
- *Most Common Subtype*
- Clinical: Often presents in the posterior mandible as a painless swelling.
- Radiographic: Shows well-demarcated, unilocular or multilocular radiolucencies often described as "soap bubble" or "honeycomb" appearances.
- Histological: Follicles or islands of odontogenic epithelium surrounded by a fibrous stroma. Central stellate reticulum-like cells with peripheral columnar or cuboidal ameloblast-like cells.
2. Plexiform Ameloblastoma:
- Clinical: Similar to the follicular subtype, with a preference for the mandible.
- Radiographic: Radiolucent, often multilocular lesions, but the internal structure may appear more "net-like" due to the plexiform pattern.
- Histological: Anastomosing strands or cords of odontogenic epithelium within the stroma, resembling a plexus.
3. Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma:
- Clinical: Slightly more aggressive behavior and may cause more bone destruction.
- Radiographic: Radiolucent areas, similar to other subtypes.
- Histological: Notable for squamous metaplasia and keratin formation within the epithelial islands, resembling squamous epithelium.
4. Granular Cell Ameloblastoma:
- Clinical: Tends to occur in a slightly older age group, with a slow-growing mass in the jaw.
- Radiographic: Radiolucent areas, similar to other subtypes.
- Histological: Granular eosinophilic cytoplasm of the stellate reticulum-like cells, giving a granular appearance.
5. Desmoplastic Ameloblastoma:
- Clinical: Often involves the anterior maxilla; less common for other subtypes.
- Radiographic: Distinct for its mixed radiolucent-radiopaque "honeycomb" or "soap bubble" appearance, often mistaken for fibro-osseous lesions.
- Histological: Extensive stromal collagenization (desmoplasia) with small, compressed islands of odontogenic epithelium.
6. Basal Cell Ameloblastoma:
- *Least Common Subtype*
- Clinical: Rare and may present similarly to other ameloblastomas; can have a more aggressive course.
- Radiographic: Radiolucent areas, similar to other subtypes.
- Histological: Uniform, small, basaloid cells with less cytoplasm, arranged in compact islands with peripheral palisading.
References:
1. Reichart, P. A., Philipsen, H. P., & Sonner, S. (2000). Ameloblastoma: biological profile of 3677 cases. European Journal of Cancer Part B: Oral Oncology, 36(1), 46-50. https://lnkd.in/dg6m2eiq
2. Neville, B. W., Damm, D. D., Allen, C. M., & Chi, A. C. (2015). Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (4th ed.). Saunders.
3. Abubaker, A.O., Lam, D., & Benson, K. (2016). OMFS Secrets (3rd ed.). Elsevier.
4. ChatGPT. 2024.
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7min
February 16, 2024 ❔OMFS Question of the Day - 2.16.24
Topics:
💀 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
🔬Oral Pathology
🫀Anatomy
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