Top 5 Topics:

- From Playing Football in the NFL to the Operating Room

- *** TOP 5 COSMETIC TOPICS TO KNOW FOR THE OMFS ORAL BOARD EXAM ***

- Military Surgery Made Me a Better Surgeon

- Breaking Turf Wars Between Medicine and Dentistry

- Mastering the Art of Facial Surgery

Quotes & Wisdom:

03:58 — “Our specialty tends to be hardworking, dedicated, decisive surgeons… and most OMFS I know are eager to learn from other specialties. That only makes us better and gives patients the best care.”

05:26 — “I was assisting the OMFS residents in the OR and they said, ‘Push down.’ I saw the maxilla down-fracture—and I went home and told my wife: I’m going to be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.”

13:57 — “Orthognathic cases are the rewarding ones—they’re why I went into this in the first place.”

15:56 — “Otoplasty and rhinoplasty are art. Ten surgeons can do the same nose and you’ll see ten different rhinoplasties—tiny nuances matter.”

18:16 — “I walked into private practice like Ferdinand the Bull—happy, tail wagging—and hit obstacles fast.”

20:24 — “None of us paved this road alone. We’re standing on the shoulders of giants—Tessier, Gillies, and so many others.”

31:59 — “Board exam success is communication: analyze the patient, address the chief complaint, collect data, make a plan, do the surgery, manage complications.”

24:16 — “If I’d chased the NFL, I’d never have met my wife or had my kids. No regrets.”

36:22 — “I got my shot because someone vouched for me. We have an obligation to train—and open doors for—the next generation.”

Questions:

04:06 — “Where did this all start for you—what sparked the passion for cosmetics and facelifts?

06:01 — “How did you even get into the OR that early? Dental students don’t usually rotate there.”

11:29 — “After fellowship, how did your practice mix evolve—cosmetics vs full-scope OMFS?”

15:08 — “What’s your favorite procedure—#1 case that makes you excited to scrub in?”

16:40 — “Did your wide exposure to techniques come more from the military or from fellowship?”

18:27 — “When you were the ‘new guy’ in town doing facelifts—how did you handle the pushback and competition?”

20:01 — “Why is there so much butting heads across specialties—is it just competition? What’s the real driver?”

29:30 — “For board prep, what are the five highest-yield cosmetic topics OMFS residents should know?”

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #193

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

- 10.2025

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