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Top 5 Topics:- Fired 5 Days After My Boss Found Out I Was Job Hunting- Dentist vs Dental Hygienist: Which Career Is Better? ("It comes down to autonomy")- Why Is Dental Assistant Pay So Low? Why I Pay My Head Assistant a Percentage Instead of - Too Many New Dental Schools? Is Dentistry Still Worth It for Pre-Dental Students?- How To Prepare for Dental School Interviews (Not Like a Multiple-Choice Exam)Top 14 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 135 Q&A:1st – JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson20212nd – Jfcjdbddj, @_maka_3033rd – @biotic004th – Turnable sloth, @sloth68095th – loveangelarogers, @angealrogers6th – K80 Samuel, @katiesamuell7th – Tiara, @tiaraalynn_8th – @dutchdentaltechnician9th – @sillysigma77710th – Nathaniel, @nj246511th – Scoots, @scoooootyy12th – Kaitlyn, @kaitlynmg01313th – @sanjose53014th – Noora9.9, @noora9.5Top Quotes & Wisdom:[01:33] "As far as a career path, I look at autonomy. That is the first thing I look at."[07:45] "It's not the “me” show. It's the team. We together create the patient experience. I can't put that implant in without her. I can't take that tooth out without her. That’s the mentality and respect I want to remind other providers about."[09:27] "A great assistant will make or break your practice if he or she decides to leave."[18:37] "Something that breaks my heart is people who have a position they aren't happy with, that they feel stuck in, and they're not excited to go in every day. You need options."Top Questions:[00:18] "Dentist versus hygienist, which do you think is a better career?"[07:05] "Why is RDA pay so low?"[09:56] "Can an interview make it or break it?"[12:51] "Do you prefer placing immediate or delayed implants when there's no buccal bone and a graft is needed?"[21:51] "With the rate of new dental schools opening up, as a pre-dental student, is it still worth it?"[23:10] "Is a 6-year OMFS residency worse than a 4-year residency?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Chrono Panda11.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- $20,000 Malpractice Insurance: Should Surgeons Be Expected to Work for Free? ("I Wish Love Paid the Bills")- 9 Patients, 4 Implants and 14 Extractions in 1 Day (A 16-Hour Day With the Drive)- Applied to 10 Dental Schools and No Interviews Yet? "It's November, You Still Have Time"- Is a 3.4 GPA and 3.2 Science GPA Enough for Dental School? (Don't Forget the DAT)- Less Swelling Comes Down to Technique, and How I Trained an AI Interview Coach (DentalMockInterviews.com)Top 16 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 18 Q&A:1st – JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson20212nd – krysten, @its.krysten3rd – Sweet$treats, @iannenotyourgirl4th – Mike Guardino, @mcmahnken5th – Dr. Chopped, @zextaalianzaxo6th – @humna.ahmed_7th – Jewn, @user2238909858th – Ohh23, @ohhsott9th – Jfcjdbddj, @_maka_30310th – Ashvin, @ashvin.011th – @emmac62312th – Kirsten-Ann, @kirstenchn13th – B R O O K E 🖤, @brookee199914th – berrie, @eriberrie1215th – aqsa 🇮🇳, @aqsa_637316th – Suri, @suri86835Top Quotes & Wisdom:[~10:50] – "It's November, right? Like I had interviews through November. I know people that had interviews in January, February. So one day at a time."[~14:15] – "I have no problem with doing things out of the goodness of my heart, no charge. But in a hospital setting it's become expected that surgeons and doctors do things for free, and you can't do that. I wish love paid the bills lol!"[~17:30] – "Technique is very important. You don't always have to cut the gums. You don't always have to use the burs. You don't always have to make troughs. Technique actually has a lot to do with minimizing swelling."[~11:40] – "9am to 7pm, a 10-hour day. But remember, we drive 2 and a half hours before and 2 and a half hours after. It's a 15-16 hour day."[03:41] – Dra. Alexia: "Next week it's my birthday week, so yeah, I think almost a month without a day off."Top Questions:[~02:30] – "Doc, I got 2 more interviews from Pitt and Temple. Your LIVES actually help out a lot with my interview prep!"[10:18] – "Any tips on the interview/application process?"[~12:58] – "Is a 3.4 GPA and a 3.2 science GPA good enough for dental school if I have good extracurriculars?"[~13:35] – "Are there any procedures you miss doing that you did in residency?"[~08:40] – "Where did you go to dental school?"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 134Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono11.2026#DOSDIENTES #DOSDIENTESShow #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagher #oralsurgery#podcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Hiring An Oral Surgery Associate: Culture Fit & The Intern Mentality- “Whose Fault Is That?” Office Culture, Extreme Ownership & Leading A Dental Team- Immediate Molar Implants: Plan From The Crown Down, Soft Tissue Over Bone & Why Depth Is Everything- Immediate Loading Full Arch: Composite Torque Value, Multi-Unit Abutments & A 70/30 Bone GraftTop Quotes & Wisdom:[10:05] "I don't care where you come from at this point. You need to zero yourself out and you need to get up to speed to where we want you to be."[16:23] "The right fit means more to me than a warm body. A warm body without the right fit will do more damage to not just your practice but also your referrals. So I hire slow, fire fast."[26:50] "Whose fault is that? It's your fault as the owner, because you control that. You can control who's around you."[29:35] "You have to choose what affects you. If you let too many things get to you right away, you may make the wrong decision or take an action that you regret."[37:15] "Lately in my career, I actually care more about the soft tissue condition pre-op versus the bone condition."Top Questions:[09:27] "What were the top 3 things you were looking for, in the associate you ended up hiring, while you were interviewing?"[28:20] "When something goes wrong, what do you do? How do you react to things?"[34:34] "Immediate implants: what are some things you look for, say, with immediate molars?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #261My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono11.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Does Your Dental School Matter for Matching Oral Surgery? (Only 4 of 44 in My Class Matched)- Is Oral Surgery Worth It? "I Finished Residency at 31, and It Was Fine"- 6-Year vs 4-Year OMFS: Is the Extra Time Worth It?- Do You Need All A's for Oral Surgery?- Money or a Good Team? One Year of DOS DIENTES, and Passing Boards With OMFSWeightroom.comTop 16 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 17 Q&A:1st – koushal, @koushquiche2nd – @emmac6233rd – nicholas, @nickwhitee4th – @surgeonstrides5th – Cheyenne palazzo-Jones, @cheypala6th – @kapil31127th – Suhayb, @weupudown08th – CG, @cgbarnhill9th – dnaerw, @rhrgrggg10th – The Mitzvah Shop, @user90511442111th – Sebastián Escobar, @sebas.e2812th – wehelieyonis, @yonweh213th – @valgesaiake14th – Farah_a247, @farah..24715th – Tristan Holle, @tribergs16th – lauren, @mcclulessTop Quotes & Wisdom:[02:22] – "TODAY is one year of Alexia and I working together. New jobs, better jobs - a lot better jobs."[12:11] – "Becoming an oral surgeon, I do think, is worth it, regardless of how long it takes."[16:21] – "No, you don't need all A's to get into OMFS. I even know a guy in my year who had C's and got into OMFS."[21:13] – "I've seen too many patients rinsing with salt water way too early, starting right away, and then they get a dry socket. Dry socket's one of the most painful things."[32:35] – "You could be making all the money in the world and be miserable. But if you have a good team, a good culture, a good boss, mentorship, leadership, you're happy going in every day."Top Questions:[06:24] – "How important is which dental school I'm in for matching to OMFS?"[07:42] – "I'm considering full mouth implants. I'm 20. What do you think?"[12:05] – "Is a 6-year OMFS residency worth it compared to 4 years?"[13:06] – "I'm considering OMFS. Is it better than general dentistry? Do you make more money?"[16:18] – "Do you need all A's to get into OMFS?"[20:34] – "When should I start flushing out my wisdom tooth socket?"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 133Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono10.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- How To Buy A Dental Practice Out Of Dental School: Location, Banks & A 2nd Office Under $50K- Dental Insurance Reform: Dental Loss Ratio, Virtual Credit Cards & Reimbursement vs Inflation- Private Equity, Corporate Dentistry & Insurance Companies Sponsoring Dental Schools- Rural vs City Dentistry: Why Going Rural Isn't Right For Every New Grad- “Why Not More Hygiene Schools?” New Dental Schools, Class Sizes & The Hygienist ShortageTop Quotes & Wisdom:[11:00] "I'm going to dental school. There's a lot more for me there and I'll have the autonomy. I won't get laid off. I'll have control of everything."[17:00] "I really feel like we need to be focusing on more dental hygiene programs getting developed, and not just dental schools."[27:35] "There are all of these national chains that don't survive off of 4,000 people."[40:15] "One of the things that's important to know is patients love your staff. And if they love your staff, it doesn't matter how much they love you, they'll still keep coming."[1:00:01] "Access to care is always going to be a winning argument, but I don't think just opening dental schools is going to solve that argument."[1:09:42] "We need younger members to want to be involved early. That's how we're gonna develop stronger leaders that are willing to do the hard work."Top Questions:[06:53] "Would you recommend buying a house while you're in dental school?"[20:11] "What are some keys to setting yourself up for success as a new grad dentist?"[42:56] "Why might going rural not be the right thing for every new grad?"[54:54] "What about corporations opening up new dental schools and insurance companies sponsoring dental schools?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #260My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono10.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast