🎙️ Clip from TikTok LIVE #80

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

🏆 Top 5 Longest Viewers of the TikTok LIVE get a shoutout in the caption!

🗓️ I do TikTok LIVE’s usually on Sunday evenings randomly between 6:00-9:30pm EST (or Monday evenings, if I’m in the OR or presenting early Monday morning) so stay tuned on my TikTok @doctorgallagher_

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Top 5 Topics:

- The Harsh Reality of Resident Paychecks

- Dental School Debt & Regret Crisis

- Mental Health & Survival in Residency

- The Truth About Dental Insurance & Medicaid

- TMJ Surgery & Patient Trust Explained

Top 8 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #80 Q&A:

1st - Goober, @matheusmaximiliantheiii

2nd – J, @jabaratheo

3rd – @asddenominator

4th – Stas Sheshnev, @stassheshnev

5th – Mirgela, @mirgela7

6th - @leviswifey96

7th - Meryn Blair Schraier, @omgitzmern

8th - @toothsuperstar

Quotes & Wisdom:

[07:55] “Don’t get bogged down by one exam—use it as fuel for the next one. Aim for only A’s and B’s across the course.”

[08:45] “People overestimate what doctors make in training—residency can feel like $7.50 an hour. It’s a grind, not a goldmine.”

[10:58] “Debt is real—tuition and cost of living climbed faster than reimbursements. Make decisions with eyes wide open.”

[13:55] “Most TMJ care starts conservative. Once you open that joint, you’re more likely to need more surgery later—choose wisely.”

[16:30] “Protect your peace: finish work, step away, see your friends/family, and keep a nightly wind-down routine you don’t negotiate.”

[21:55] “Start with what you actually like doing daily. If you love it and you’re good at it, specialization is worth exploring.”

[24:25] “There’s no hack for the CBSE—make time for it, adjust your schedule, and push.”

[27:31] “OMFS needs a strong presence in dental schools—own the space, protect training, and keep standards high.”

[30:39] “Tell patients everything they need to know. Clarity builds trust—and safer care.”

[16:50] “You won’t hit every workout in residency—don’t spiral. Miss one, hit the next. Consistency beats perfection.”

[08:20] “We should incentivize hard work, innovation, and excellence—patients deserve the best prepared clinicians.”

Questions:

[02:34] “Is there any way to surgically lower the ramus / decrease the gonial angle?”

[07:50] “I just got my first C—how do I recover?”

[08:12] “How much are you making a year now—and why does it vary so much by region?”

[10:48] “Would you still choose dental school with ~$600K in loans (24 DAT, lower GPA, doing a master’s)?”

[13:48] “Tips for TMJ—when is conservative care enough and who is a surgical candidate?”

[16:20] “How do you keep yourself sane in residency—time for family, friends, health, budgeting?”

[21:47] “Is specializing (e.g., Endo vs staying GP) worth it?”

[24:19] “How do you study for the CBSE during dental school?”

[25:40] “Which OMFS programs are best if you want to do lots of implants and All-on-X?”

[28:50] “Downsides of a 4-year OMFS track versus a 6-year MD track?”

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono

- 10.2025

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🎙️ Clip from the September 2025, Monthly Insta Story Q&A sessions I do at the end of every month- stay tuned the last week of the month on my Instagram @doctorgallagher 🙌

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*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 10.12.25

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🎙️ Clip from TikTok LIVE #77

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

🏆 Top 5 Longest Viewers of the TikTok LIVE get a shoutout in the caption!

🗓️ I do TikTok LIVE’s usually on Sunday evenings randomly between 6:00-9:30pm EST (or Monday evenings, if I’m in the OR or presenting early Monday morning) so stay tuned on my TikTok @doctorgallagher_

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

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📍It’s the 2nd half of 2025, I just graduated residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in June, now starting to work at All County Oral Surgery in Melville on Long Island, NY. I’ll be an associate surgeon here & 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

👉 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

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🎙️ Clip from the Sept 2025, Monthly Insta Story Q&A sessions I do at the end of every month- stay tuned the last week of the month on my Instagram @doctorgallagher 🙌

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

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

🎙️ Clip from TikTok LIVE #79

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

🏆 Top 5 Longest Viewers of the TikTok LIVE get a shoutout in the caption!

🗓️ I do TikTok LIVE’s usually on Sunday evenings randomly between 6:00-9:30pm EST (or Monday evenings, if I’m in the OR or presenting early Monday morning) so stay tuned on my TikTok @doctorgallagher_

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

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

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 10.8.25

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

“The day doesn’t end when the surgery ends — it ends when the notes are done, the patients are called, and you’ve made sure they’re okay.”

- from TikTok LIVE #79 Podcast

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Top 5 Topics:

- Extreme Smile Makeovers (All-on-X)

- A Surgeon’s Real Day: “The 5:30-to-8, the 9-to-5, and 5:30-to-8”

- Crushing Interviews with Storytelling

- TMJ & Jaw Pops—Explained in Plain English

- Stress to Focus in 60 Seconds (Breathing Reset)

Top 6 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #79 Q&A:

1st - @kkarissaa

2nd – hannah bananza, @peelmeoffthefloor

3rd – Goober, @matheusmaximiliantheiii

4th – @km_thedream_

5th – user4457743493012, @wwwt055

6th - @cbenjiiiii

Quotes & Wisdom:

“The day doesn’t end when the surgery ends — it ends when the notes are done, the patients are called, and you’ve made sure they’re okay.”

“You’ve got to dedicate yourself to take the next step. Even if it’s uncomfortable, that’s where you grow.”

“You’re not born with great hand skills — you earn them through repetition and practice.”

“In interviews, connect through who you are — your hobbies, your quirks, your story. That’s how you become memorable.”

“If it doesn’t feel safe, don’t do it. Never compromise safety for speed or convenience.”

“Sometimes patients don’t see your intentions, but your responsibility is to do what’s right, not what’s easy.”

“Breathing exercises changed my life. When you can control your breathing, you can control your state of mind.”

“Practice, practice, practice — that’s life in surgery and in success. It’s how bad you want it.”

“Be genuine, be helpful, be humble — that’s how you stand out in residency, externships, and life.”

Questions:

(00:42) “How’s the job been so far since finishing residency?”

(02:10) “Do you like doing full-arch or All-on-X implant cases?”

(03:20) “What’s your all-time favorite procedure to perform?”

(06:42) “Any tips or advice for lower molar surgical extractions?”

(10:17) “What’s the longest and most complex procedure you’ve done?”

(13:33) “Any advice for residency interviews — especially ‘Tell me about yourself’?”

(20:05) “How do you manage long work hours, stress, and finding time to study?”

(31:28) “How do you handle undergrad or dental school stress while staying motivated?”

(43:22) “What’s your dream job outside of dentistry?”

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date

- 10.2025

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