*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.16.26

- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted:

“You’ll probably learn more in your first year out of residency than during all of your years of surgical training.”

- from Dose of Dental Podcast 243 (22:04) with Dr. Patrick Monahan @docmonomfs

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Top 5 Topics:

- I Was Fired... And It Was the Best Thing That Happened

- The Secret Nobody Tells You About Workplace Culture

- What Dental School (or Any Professional School) Is REALLY Like

- Why I Chose Dentistry / Oral Surgery Instead of Medicine

- Why More Isn't Always Better (Residency, School & Career Advice)

Top 10 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 2 Q&A:

1st - Charlie, @charliemcguckin

2nd – Mar, @kenmar1985

3rd – @ultrahiato

4th – Yudron, @gyuden10

5th – @unknown777777892

6th – Victoria Victory, @victoriavictory86

7th – @l2king10

8th – Curtis, @bobaisyummi

9th – Bourbon Empire, @user2435142690

10th - @edawg580

11th - Nicolas Rodrigues, @_nico_rod_

12th - elyse, @elyse_99

Quotes & Wisdom:

03:23 - "Good culture in an office is actually really important... Everyone knows it's true, but people don't talk enough about how you actually build a great culture."

03:49 - "We changed jobs because we were looking for a better opportunity... something we could enjoy doing for the long term."

08:24 - "If you're in a job and looking for something better, you're allowed to look for other jobs. There's nothing wrong with that."

09:34 - "Don't make someone feel guilty for studying instead of coming to family events. They're already making sacrifices they don't want to make."

10:34 - "Sometimes there are 5 finals in one day! Give dental students space. Give them time. That's one of the greatest ways you can support them."

11:05 - "Imagine they come home after their hardest exams and their favorite meal is waiting. Little things like that become unforgettable."

13:03 - "I never wanted to practice alone. I've always wanted to build something with a team."

18:56 - "Apply to more programs, than less. More interviews create more opportunities."

Questions:

05:17 — What do you think about 3-year dental schools?

07:14 — Why did you leave your first job?

09:02 — My daughter starts dental school next month. How can we best support her?

11:50 — Why did you choose Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery over general dentistry or another specialty?

14:20 — Why choose dentistry instead of medicine or general surgery?

20:03 — What was residency really like inside the hospital?

26:58 — Is it really as hard to get into Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery as everyone says?

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 102

Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono

- 6.2026

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*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.15.26

- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted:

“Seeing fewer patients, spending more time with each person, and providing better care creates a better experience for everyone.”

- from DOS DIENTES Episode 3, TTL #103

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*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.13.26

- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted:

“Confidence comes from experience. Experience comes from repetitions.”

- from DOS DIENTES Episode 3

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*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.12.26

- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted:

I saw multiple posts this week that “dentistry is dying” and some dentists stating they earn $50,000-100,000 less every year now… in addition to the already challenging staffing issues.

This is troubling as I’m just starting out my career in dentistry.

Have you experienced something like this?

#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:

- The Truth About Becoming a Dentist Nobody Tells You

- Would You Borrow $540,000 to Become a Dentist?

- The Internet Asked an Oral Surgeon Anything... Here's What Happened

- The Biggest Lies About Wisdom Teeth

- The Secret to Becoming an Oral Surgeon

Top 12 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode #3 Q&A:

1st - @zachkalniz

2nd – Tustin Smith, @tustin.smith

3rd – Christopher Moussa, @user127894592

4th – ME_LA_PELAS_2.0, @me_la_pelas_2.07

5th – prad, @prad2004

6th – Suri, @suri86835

7th – JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson2021

8th – terri531#, @teetee531_

9th – Dr. Chopped, @zextaalianzaxo

10th - @kaleel083

11th - @makled14_

12th - Adam&Eve, @adameve7291

Quotes & Wisdom:

4:00 — "Don't just study harder—learn how to study smarter. The goal is getting the same grades while spending less time studying."

9:30 — "Master your dental school classes first. Build the foundation before adding CBSE preparation."

13:55 — "Success isn't about cramming in stuyding—it's about building a study system you can trust."

18:20 — "The first step to treating TMJ isn't choosing a treatment—it's identifying what's actually causing the problem."

19:55 — "Confidence comes from experience. Experience comes from repetitions."

24:55 — "Invest in your education—but don't let your lifestyle grow faster than your income. Save first."

28:55 — "Seeing fewer patients, spending more time with each person, and providing better care creates a better experience for everyone."

5:00 — "Effective studying gets you better grades. Efficient studying helps you keep those grades while getting your time back."

25:10 — "Don't start spending like you've made it. Build your future before you build your lifestyle."

Questions:

3:44 — How should future oral surgeons study during dental school?

9:00 — Should you start studying for the CBSE during your first year of dental school?

10:53 — What's the best way to study difficult subjects like Organic Chemistry?

14:07 — Why are Oral Surgery and Orthodontics consistently the most competitive dental specialties?

18:01 — Can Invisalign actually help with TMJ pain?

19:46 — How do new dentists build confidence after graduation?

24:48 — Is taking on $540,000 of dental school debt really worth it?

29:05 — Why are some patients awake during wisdom tooth surgery?

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 #102

Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono

- 7.2026

#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast #dosdientes

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.11.26

- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted:

“It's time to start living the life you've imagined.” - Henry James

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*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.9.26

- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted:

$795 for a collagen plug, for every maxillary 3rd molar?

Are you serious?

For patients NOT on any blood thinners?

I’ve never even had a dry socket on a maxillary third molar site in these 5 years of doing oral surgery

If you do this, please explain your reasoning, maybe I need to learn why from you

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*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.7.26

- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted:

Listen to this before every week begins:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dbJxCluKIPtKSgm0kUzK2?si=Wj0pdR6HT96qUWd0-hCGHA

#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

📍It’s halfway through 2026, I just passed the board exam in February and I am officially a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. Now back to the grindstone of real life.

👨‍⚕️ I’m beginning a combo of 2 new jobs this year, my home base practice in Southampton, and the other is on Thursdays at general dentistry practices in Westchester. I work on Long Island, NY as an associate surgeon & working toward a personal goal of becoming a partner one day. Outside of dentistry, I have side projects & companies to bring my passions to life, including mentorship, education, and life strategy, and I obnoxiously share a lot of content on it all as I go hahahaha

🥇*** I’m currently taking on new podcast sponsors & partnerships, if you’re interested in exploring content collaborations, fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/LSQM4YNddjSsYqwM9 ***

👉 Keep an eye out for my weekly TikTok LIVE Q&A Session (usually Sunday evenings) and the monthly Q&A session on Instagram (end of every month). Let me know how I can help you

🌎 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.

🙋🏼‍♂️ If you’re an organization or club at a school 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

❤️ MOST importantly: THANK 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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