The Dose of Dental Podcast

Top 5 Topics:- Career Pivot: From Almost Lawyer, to Long Island Dentist- Trauma Stories at the VA! Broken Jaws & Emergency Room Consults- Cutthroat Law vs. Collaborative Dentistry, Or Is Dentistry Cutthroat Too?- Digital Dentistry Boom: “Why Scanners, AI & 3D Printing Are Taking Over”- The Money Talk - Insurance Nightmares & How Do Dentists Survive?Quotes & Wisdom:“As you go on in your career and you encounter unusual situations, each time you deal with something like that, you have a new tool to put in your toolbox.”15:35–15:44 - Brendan: “Yeah, it’s all about acquiring more tools — sometimes literally instruments, but sometimes a new toolbox, keeping the ideas fresh in the back of your mind.” Dr. Handelman: “And that reduces the stress level, because when you’ve been doing it for a while, you know what you need to do.”04:35–05:06 - “I left law school, went back to college for all the science I’d never taken, and once I started on the dental school path I realized I loved it. It was challenging, but I really liked it.”17:39–17:48 - “Learning the business of dentistry is important because you don’t really get exposure to that in dental school.”18:52–19:25 - “Sometimes you’re not directly contracted with a company, but you can see their patients through a third company with a better fee schedule. They call that optimizing your participation.”21:52–22:17 - “A lot of technologies come and go in dentistry, but I recognized that the digital world is here to stay. That’s why I invested in a scanner in 2017 and never looked back.”30:28–30:38 - “One of the great things about dentistry is there are a lot of toys. If you like gadgets, dentistry is a great profession.”Questions:02:08 - “You’ve been changing your hours along the way — what days did you start when you first started out, and what were those hours like back then?”03:17 - “If your father-in-law was a dentist, did you meet your wife before or during dental school, and how did that connection influence your path?”07:07 - “At the VA, was it the same as now where finances don’t limit treatment as much, and sometimes the better option isn’t the most affordable option?”12:09 - “What’s your take on the difference in temperament between becoming a lawyer and becoming a dentist?” 13:10 - “Do you think that cutthroat, competitive mentality in school changes over time or depends on where you are in the United States?”17:00 - “Did you always know you were going to end up on Long Island being from Rockland County, or did that just happen because of residency and family?”17:32 - “I’m just starting out — what advice would you give any dentist in their first couple of years, looking back in hindsight?”21:21 - “Besides insurance being a nightmare, what other things have been real hardships in dentistry for you?”21:52 - “What are some of the bright directions you’re seeing in dentistry right now, especially here on Long Island?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Long Island Dentists Podcast #5- Dose of Dental Podcast #196My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 11.2025

Top 5 Topics:- Truth About Becoming an Oral Surgeon: This You Haven’t Heard About Before- 24-Hour Shifts, Zero Sleep, Real Trauma — The Brutal Reality of OMFS Residency- Study Hacks That Changed My Life Forever- Should You Specialize? The Honest Talk Every Dental Student Needs to Hear- 4-Year vs 6-Year OMFS: The Debate Quotes & Wisdom:[02:40–03:15] “Effective studying gets you A’s; efficient studying gets you your life back.”[08:55–10:20] “If you can’t see the change, you have to create it.”[16:40–17:40] “Just because you want your candle to shine brighter doesn’t mean you have to put everyone else’s candle out.”[19:11–20:05] “There will be time to study later. There won’t be time to go on that trip or see family. Don’t waste your gap year studying for the CBSE.”[20:05–20:55] “Whatever you study during your gap year, for the CBSE, will go in one ear and 90% out the other until you’re in dental school.”[24:40–25:40] “When things are hard in residency, your routines — exercise, cooking, music, family — are what you rely on.”[41:50–43:00] “CBSE first, externships second, research third. But be self-aware. Comparison is the thief of joy.”[49:44–50:25] “There are so many rumors in dental school that aren’t even true. Don’t get distracted by them.”Questions:[05:13] – “What are the real differences between the 4-year and 6-year OMFS pathways, and what fellowships exist after training?”[13:31] – “How did you personally decide OMFS was right for you when there are so many specialties?”[18:40] – “Should I start studying for the CBSE during my gap year before dental school?”[22:11] – “How hard is the transition from dental school to OMFS residency, and what is PGY-1 actually like?”[30:22] – “How did you study for the CBSE, what resources did you use, and when did you take your last attempt?”[33:49] – “Can OMFS residents realistically moonlight to supplement income?”[41:28] – “As a D1 who wants OMFS, when should I start studying for the CBSE and how should I prioritize grades, research, and externships?”[44:23] – “What CBSE score should we aim for to be competitive in OMFS?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #198- 11.2025

Top 5 Topics:- 2 Years Of High Unmatched 6-Year OMFS Program Numbers, & the Future of Oral Surgery Training- Periodontists vs Oral Surgeons: The Silent Battle for Implants, Sedation & Dental School Influence- Is Office Anesthesia in Danger? The Fight to Save OMFS Sedation from CRNAs, Hospital Politics, And Misleading Data- The Economics of Becoming an Oral Surgeon: $750,000 Debt, Low Reimbursement & the New Reality- How Oral Surgery Can Survive: Marketing, Value, Full-Arch Implants, and Reclaiming the Specialty In The Dental SchoolQuotes & Wisdom:04:07 – “Oral surgery is the great bridge between dentistry and medicine.”05:37–06:56 – “You have to know when to step back… I think 25 years is a good run. I’ll always be motivated to teach and motivated to share knowledge. That’s been my passion from the beginning.”09:49–10:31 – “Along the way I grabbed my MBA as well… taking night school for three years every Monday night for four hours… Now, having the MBA has allowed me to kind of see the errors that I made early on in my own practice.”14:55–15:26 – “Our students are the consumer of the programs… If you look at the dynamics and the history of the specialty and what the specialty wanted to do 30 years ago, it may not be what the product of the specialty wants to do now.”18:56–19:44 – “You have to market. You’ve got to market to the consumer what the value is. And if that perceived value makes sense to the person, then you’ve got a win-win.”29:21–30:40 – “You think back to your own personal experience with the specialty… There is that one experience that really hits you in the heart, and you hold onto that experience and that’s why you chose this field… You have to derive the value of the specialty for you, and it’s going to be different for every individual.”38:17–39:06 – “I love this specialty. You want it to flourish. I want it to be there many years beyond my own existence, and that we’re at the cutting edge… We want to expand without losing anything.”55:14–55:41 – “I think the data is going to be our defense… How many fewer patients would actually receive care if they didn’t have access to our ability to give them anesthesia in dentistry? How can you argue with numbers?”Questions:05:23 - “Why this step back? To private practice at this point and step away from the director role?”13:23 – “Don’t think all those years and rotations are necessary—how many rectal exams do you really need to do as an oral surgery resident, you know what I mean?”17:38 - “I get this question all the time: why the 6-year versus the 4-year OMS program? What did the 6-year track benefit for you, and what do you recommend for others to pursue with the MD?”21:11 – “If periodontists are filling the gap at the dental schools—doing implants, sedations, managing complications—what does that mean for oral surgery’s foothold and for who gets called when something goes wrong?”32:32 – “If we don’t make full-arch ‘all-on-X’ a real requirement in OMFS training, is one of the other professions going to step in and own that space instead of us?”41:13 – “What drove you, during residency at Case Western, to go into the cosmetics direction? Did any other people from your program graduate and take that same path?”43:59 – “Do you have any residents rotate through your practice right now, or is it very separate from the residency?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #197- 11.2025

Top Topics:- From Childhood Dental Fear to Pediatric Dentist: How Trauma Became Purpose- Nitrous Oxide, Crying Kids & Calm Parents: Inside the Real World of Pediatric Dentistry- Mastering the Parent–Child Dynamic in the Dental Chair- Mindset Over Miles: Turning a Long Commute into a Growth OpportunityQuotes & Wisdom:14:36 — Kimia: “Sometimes parents need more attention than the patient—and that’s okay.”15:08 — Kimia: “These kids are hilarious; working with them is the highlight of my day.”16:03 — Kimia: “The goal is that they have a blast at the dentist.”23:12 — Kimia: “Mindset is the biggest one. If I treat the drive as productive time, it actually helps.”23:24 — Kimia: “I changed small things—more sleep, breakfast, intentional listening—and the days feel better.”28:23 — Kimia: “Behavior management is key. You have to love kids first—dentistry flows from that.”29:33 — Kimia: “I’m entertaining the child and educating the parent at the same time—it has to stay light and fun.”Questions:03:49 — “Did you always know you wanted to go into pediatrics?”06:42 — “What’s your algorithm for choosing nitrous vs local only vs deeper sedation for kids?”12:46 — “Do you usually keep parents in the room during procedures?”13:15 — “Teach me: what situations are better when the parent steps out, and how do you decide?” 20:38 — “What happens when an ortho wire/bracket loosens after an extraction and you get blamed—how do you handle it?”22:24 — “Could a commute like yours lead to burnout, and how do you guard against it?”28:15 — “How can a student recognize early that pediatric dentistry (or any specialty) is truly for them?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Long Island Dentists Podcast #4- Dose of Dental Podcast #191- 10.2025

Top 5 Topics:- Dentistry From California to Tennessee- The Truth About Dental Insurance and Patient Confusion- Root Canals, TikTok Myths & Biologic Dentistry — Fact vs Fiction- Life After Dental School — GPR Residency, DSOs & Choosing Your Path- Dentists on Social Media — Marketing, Cancel Culture & The New FrontierQuotes & Wisdom:10:38 — “When an insurance company says ‘100% covered,’ that ‘100%’ is often only 10–20% of what it actually costs to deliver care.”12:32 — “Dentistry feels optional—until it isn’t. I’ve seen people land in the hospital with neck and face infections because an infection was ignored.”13:30 — “Letting a chronic infection linger can cost you bone that you need for that future implant—and other options. Prevention preserves choices.”14:58 — “Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out. If it’s clean, functional, and symptom-less, we leave it.”19:31 — “I make content about what I’m actually thinking—humor when it fits, serious when it matters—so it teaches and connects.”22:33 — “At the VA the sky’s the limit clinically—options aren’t shut down by finances, in certain situations, so care can be truly patient-centered.”27:08 — “Specializing should be about fit, not momentum. If you’re already getting cold feet before Match, listen to that.”33:07 — “If you want us to market, network, and grow the practice, give us skin in the game—an ownership track.”48:44 — “Social media isn’t just ‘posting’; it’s a pre-consult. Patients meet your vibe before they ever sit in the chair.”41:59 — “Different platforms, different cultures—Instagram is refined; TikTok can be a brawl. Post with clarity and expect misreads.”Questions:01:29 — “Why Tennessee—why’d you switch over there?”03:40 — “Give me one ‘good’ and one ‘bad’ way the move has felt so far?”07:07 — “What procedures are you doing that others in your office haven’t really done yet?”09:11 — “How is it practicing dentistry in Tennessee—fee-for-service or heavy insurance?”10:38 — “Patients hear ‘100% covered’ from insurance—what are your thoughts on that mismatch and the blame dentists get?”17:37 — “When a patient says ‘no root canal’ because of what they saw online, how do you respond?”19:25 — “What’s your favorite part of creating content—what are you on lately and how do you approach it?”21:09 — “Is GPR vs jumping straight to practice the #1 thing students ask you about?”23:33 — “When did you realize (or not) that a specialty was for you?”34:05 — “In California, do you need a GPR to work—or can you go straight in?”31:10 — “DSO or private practice—where do you land and why?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #194My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 11.2025

Top 5 Topics:- From Residency to Real-World: The Private Practice Reality Check- Building a Million-Dollar Oral Surgery Practice from Scratch- Untold Truth About Dental Insurance and Why Dentists Drop It- Leadership, Mentorship, and the “White Belt” MentalityQuotes & Wisdom:09:21 — “Treat your first year like you’re an intern again—new setting, new relationships. It takes reps.”22:42 — “Always a white belt. Even when you teach, you’re still learning.”24:24 — “Learn from other people’s mistakes—and your own. Log them. Don’t repeat them.”27:25 — “Use real patients as board prep—pimp yourself in your head on every case.”36:04 — “Leadership is growing everyone around you—not just yourself.”42:11 — “How you bounce back from the bad days matters more than how you ride the good ones.”43:39 — “Smooth seas never made a great sailor—downturns are where you develop.”50:07 — “Culture beats talent. Skills are teachable; values and teamwork aren’t.”56:58 — “You have to earn balance. Grind now so your future self can breathe.”58:33 — “Be the captain of your own ship. Ownership lets you steer—teaching and family included.”1:06:44 — “Don’t skip steps. Principles prevent complications—surgery and business alike.”1:09:47 — “Pick the right partner. The person beside you can save you from yourself.”Questions:04:42 — “Are you mostly in Arizona or Austin these days?”05:52 — “Did you work with Dr. Sammy over there?”07:46 — “How do you think about insurance—staying in-network vs moving fee-for-service?” 16:11 — “What days in the week do you work in your practice since you’re traveling on weekends?”18:07 — “How often each month are you back in Austin for that Friday/Saturday duo?”19:35 — “When hiring, do you rank ‘good surgeon’ by skill alone—or is culture just as important?” 27:43 — “What are your favorite cases and typical mix?”41:46 — “Who helped you build this well-oiled machine—where did you learn the practice systems?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #192My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 10.2025

Top 5 Topics:- From Stained Glass to Smiles: The Unexpected Journey of a Dentist- The Crazy Commute: Surviving the Dentist Grind, from Boston to Long Island- Massachusetts vs. Long Island Teeth: Why Dental Health Is So Different Across America- Freedom in Dentistry: Escaping the Multi-Office Ping-Pong Commuting and Finding The Perfect Autonomy- Vitamin D, Sunlight & Smiles: Can Weather Change Your Dental Health?Quotes & Wisdom:(05:30) – “When I would go to class, all I had to worry about was just focusing on class. It made me realize later in life how valuable focus really is.”(07:45) – “It’s fascinating how small differences — like water fluoridation or smoking habits — can completely change a community’s dental health.”(11:12) – “You see some strange stuff on 495… semis flipped, pile-ups… crazy Long Island traffic!”(15:39) – “I wanted a place where I could control my own cases — no one calling to question every crown or treatment plan.”(16:15) – “You get fair compensation, health insurance, and the autonomy to treat patients the right way — that’s worth more than anything.”(18:41) – “I’ve been testing vitamin D supplementation with implants, just to see if there’s a measurable difference in osseointegration.”(19:13) – “The angle of the sunlight changes vitamin D production — maybe that’s why health outcomes differ between places.”(20:14) – “We should all get to know each other — it’s amazing what opportunities come when dentists connect.”Questions:(01:11) – “Did you ever bring up your background in stained glass windows or your dad’s CNC work during dental school interviews?”“How did you like being a part of the Catholic High School System, at Chaminade? I went to St. Anthony’s!”(02:25) – “How did you end up using that CNC machine for your master’s research at Tufts?” (04:30) – “How do you feel when a local school like Our Lady of Mercy closes? Do you think that affects the community?”(06:53) – “How does practicing dentistry in New York compare to Massachusetts?”(10:28) – “What was your commute like working for Aspen Dental in Massachusetts?”(11:53) – “Do you think the ‘ping-pong’ schedule between offices is common for DSOs?”(15:11) – “Why did you decide to move from Sachem Dental to Great Expressions?”(17:10) – “You mentioned a pharmacology CE course — any new trends or prescriptions you’re interested in lately?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Long Island Dentists Podcast #3- Dose of Dental Podcast #188- 10.2025

Top 5 Topics:- Sedation Keys for Pediatric Patients & Parents: Nitrous, IV, and GA Explained- The Hidden Language of Pediatric Dentistry- The Trust Factor: Winning Parents Trust Of Their Kids- Lessons from Bad Online Reviews & Threats in the OperatoryQuotes & Wisdom:“The biggest strength of any human being is emotional regulation.”“Make it about the child.”“If I try the procedure today any further, I may traumatize your child. I might injure your child, and I might do inadequate work, and we don’t want that.”“Lay out the roadmap at the consult so nothing is a surprise.”“Words like ‘needle’ or ‘hurt’ don’t belong in a pediatric operatory.”“Invite a second opinion when there’s disagreement.”“A moving, uncooperative child with sharp instruments is also unsafe.”Questions:05:32 — What are the biggest differences between U.S. and Canadian dentistry (training, terminology, numbering systems)?05:32 — How are pediatric teeth numbered in your system—letters vs. quadrants—and how does that map to adult numbering?08:20 — For GPs, what are the first pediatric skills to master (SSCs, pulpotomies, behavior management, minimally invasive care)?11:09 — Should parents stay in the room during treatment, and how do you set expectations around that?17:18 — What exact boundaries/scripts do you give parents (language to avoid like “needle”/“hurt,” where to stand, when to help)?18:30 — When a child is unsafe/uncooperative but a parent pushes to continue, what do you say and do in the moment?20:46 — How do you handle pushback and nasty online reviews while keeping trust and professionalism?23:02 — When office sedation won’t work, when/how do you refer to the hospital—and how do you explain the wait and risks?24:05 — What “roadmap” do you present at consult (LA → nitrous → oral/IV → GA) so parents aren’t surprised later?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #180- 9.2025

Top 5 Topics:- From New York to Nowhere: Life in Rural America, Soon To Be Back In Westchester!- The Hidden Crisis in Dentistry: Insurance, Fees & Patient Deception- Comparison is the Thief of Joy: Mental Health in Dentistry- DSOs, Dental Schools & Debt: The Future of Dentistry at Risk- Empowering the Next Generation: Why Mentorship Matters MOSTQuotes & Wisdom:• 15:59 — Dr. Patel: “I was looking for validation and love externally—when really it all comes from within.”• 16:55 — Dr. Patel: “Sit with your thoughts, figure out your goals, and reverse-engineer your path.”• 18:27 — Dr. Patel: “Change is hard. Change is scary. But it’s necessary.”• 20:11 — Dr. Patel: “Think for yourself. Don’t get carried away by ‘everyone is doing it, so I must.’”• 20:42 — Dr. Patel: “Dentistry still manages to be the best small business in healthcare.”• 26:05 — Dr. Patel: “I tell patients their dental insurance is a coupon from the 1970s.”• 48:15 — Dr. Patel: “Being busy and being productive are two different things.”• 50:22 — Dr. Patel: “Be teachable—constantly. There’s so much out there to learn.”• 51:46 — Dr. Patel: “Sharing information and data is empowering—and never a bad thing.”• 52:14 — Dr. Patel: “There is still so much good in this profession.”• 12:45 — Brendan: “Comparison is the thief of joy… comparing yourself to another has nothing to do with your day-to-day.”• 46:52 — Brendan: “The American dream is opportunity—hang a shingle, build a practice. We need to protect that.”Questions: 14:05 — “Residents feel isolated and overwhelmed—what do you think about all that?”19:52 — “Post-COVID, what focused changes or trends matter most to you—and why?”21:57 — “What’s a DPO, and how is it different from a DSO?”37:59 — “With consolidation and more dental schools opening, what have you seen, where is it going, and how does it fizzle out?”41:18 — “Who actually enforces the ‘dentist-owned practice’ rule—who carries it?”48:37 — “Where can people follow you, learn from you, and catch your lectures, writing, and soon-to-launch podcast?”55:50 — “Pregnant patient needs pain control—if ibuprofen is out and Tylenol is in question, what do we give?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #179My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date- 9.2025

Top 5 Topics:- 72 Hours in the OR: The Reality of Flap Surgery- The Truth About Surgeons and Lawsuits- From Residency Struggles to Surgeon Success- Living Like a Resident After Graduation- Imposter Syndrome on Day OneQuotes & Wisdom:(a) Teamwork keeps the ‘machine’ running. — 08:27–08:58(b) Patient-first means every small task matters. — 10:01–11:16(c) The emotional cost of flap failure. — 12:33–13:10(d) Learn wherever you land. — 15:29–16:38(e) Surgeons aren’t villains—we took an oath. — 20:20–21:07(f) No surgery is 100%—own complications, manage them. — 21:43–22:14(g) Make the call schedule as a team. — 09:31–10:01(h) Live like a resident (a little longer). — 39:57–44:50(i) Track cash flow; delay gratification. — 44:50–45:26(j) First-day jitters are normal—you belong. — 54:11–54:39Questions:“Tell me about your experience in residency more—your program did a lot of flaps… tell me more about that.” — 11:28“Did you ever consider going into head & neck surgery?” — 16:41“What day works best for a weekly oral boards prep for all of us?” — 32:02“Hospital privileges—did you look into that?” — 34:16“Which city did you like better—Boston or Philly?” — 03:26“What did you look at buying right after graduating?” — 39:31“What’s your evening wind-down before Day 1?” — 52:20Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Long Island Dentists Podcast #2- Dose of Dental Podcast #177- 9.2025

Top 5 Topics:- OMFS Sedation Complications – Deep sedation gone wrong, patient safety risks, and what every patient & provider should know before anesthesia- Receptionist Gave Medical Advice – Role limitations of non-clinical staff in medical decisions- Consent-to-Settle Process – The insurance clause that can decide legal process- Surgeon vs. Anesthesiologist – Inside the legal battle when both providers are sued after a patient’s death(Dental Cases = Even # Episodes; OMFS Cases = Odd # Episodes)Quotes & Wisdom:"Only the doctor should be giving advice about medical conditions, medications, and complications — never non-clinical staff.""In court, authenticity wins over arrogance — jurors can sense the difference instantly.""Every clinical decision should be made as if it might one day be explained to a jury.""A consent-to-settle policy lets you control your destiny — you can choose to fight when you believe you did nothing wrong.""The same drug dose can put one patient into light sedation and another into deep sleep — the body doesn’t always read the book.""Litigation often starts by throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks — and that can mean targeting multiple providers.""Managing both surgery and anesthesia is not just technically challenging — it’s physiologically more stressful for the surgeon.""Your demeanor on the stand can make or break your defense — preparation with your lawyer is essential.""Being prepared for the unexpected in anesthesia is as important as preventing it."Questions:(10:38) How often do cases arise where non-professional staff give medical advice, and how does that impact legal responsibility?(27:49) Why would a plaintiff still pursue a surgeon who wasn’t performing anesthesia under the “captain of the ship” theory?(29:57) Does separating anesthesia and surgery reduce litigation risk, or will lawsuits target both parties regardless?(33:35) How should ASA classification subjectivity influence sedation depth and case planning?(35:55) Does the specific dosage of propofol and Versed change the medico-legal evaluation of an adverse event?(39:19) Is having a “consent to settle” provision in malpractice insurance better than leaving the decision to the carrier?(43:45) How should a surgeon’s demeanor, humility, and confidence be balanced when testifying in court?(47:53) What are the challenges and physiological impacts of performing both anesthesia and surgery as an oral surgeon?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #166My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 8.2025This episode is a partnership with MedPro Group.#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

Top 5 Topics:- CareNotes AI App: Leading the AI Revolution in Dentistry – How artificial intelligence is transforming clinical notes, efficiency, and patient care.- Burnout & Passion – Why dentists and doctors burn out, and how obsession with innovation reignites purpose.- The Future of Healthcare – Building doctor-led networks, community buying power, and the dream of a fair insurance model.- Insurance Secrets Exposed – How dental insurance hasn’t changed since the 1970s and why patients are losing out.Quotes & Wisdom:“I get energy from winning over phobic patients—appointment by appointment.” — Billy — 31:19“Our mission with CareNotes AI App: give time and energy back to providers so patients get better care.” — Billy — 50:34“We built CareNotes to run locally for privacy and to keep it free—no data bouncing to the cloud.” — Billy — 08:24“Leadership in a practice is a skill—you’re the leader the moment you enter the room.” — Billy — 1:11:07“Wake up before the world. Two quiet hours changed my career.” — Billy — 38:23“AI should solve the boring, repetitive stuff so we can focus on the people.” — Billy — 1:06:02“Great care is a team sport—culture beats everything.” — Billy — 24:17“It’s not about charging more tools—it’s about giving dentists tools that actually give back time.” — Billy — 1:20:00“Big vision: a dentist-led network that lowers costs and raises care.” — Billy — 1:25:11Questions:“Are you putting the phone in your breast pocket so the mic picks everything up?” — 01:00“How did you handle notes back at Bellevue/NYU—between patients or at the end of the day?” — 04:18“Quick intro: where did we first meet, and what’s your journey in dentistry?” — 10:49“Which practice are you in day-to-day, and what are your working days?” — 31:03“How did you juggle commuting across Manhattan from Brooklyn when you worked multiple offices?” — 38:23Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #174My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date- 9.2025

Top 5 Topics:- Doctors vs. Dentists: The Surprising Lifestyle Trade-Offs- Oral Surgeons vs. Periodontists: Inside the Hidden Rivalry- The Insurance Scam: Why Your Dentist Isn’t Paid Fairly- Who Really Runs Dentistry? Private Equity, DSOs, and the Decline of Autonomy- From Wine Tasting to Surgery: How Passions Outside Medicine Make Better DoctorsQuotes & Wisdom:“You know you’re doing well when the nurses trust you with their care. That’s the ultimate compliment.” (00:00)“Dental school does a terrible job of exposing students to what perio really is—we’re not just doing cleanings, we’re doing real surgery.” (02:33)“Having a strong relationship between oral surgeons and periodontists is so crucial. That’s how you best serve patients.” (03:53)“Hospitals don’t pay surgeons to take call anymore. Why should young doctors work for free? This is where the system is failing.” (05:25)“Insurance companies are still paying based on 1970s rates. Everything else has inflated, but our work is being devalued.” (12:54)“Most DSOs are owned by investors, not dentists. They know money—but they never took an oath for patient ethics.” (14:42)“Interviews aren’t multiple-choice exams, they’re conversations. Find common ground and show who you really are.” (33:37)“Anything you can do with your hands—fashion, textiles, sewing—will make you a better surgeon.” (32:07)“Just because a wine is expensive doesn’t mean it tastes good. Everyone has a different palette.” (34:59)“Four years in, life looks so different—you finally feel more stable, and that’s when the real world begins.” (41:37)Questions:00:05 – Did you notice doctors steering their kids from medicine toward dentistry?01:11 – What did you mean when you mentioned “beef” between oral surgery and perio? 02:10 – Do you feel dental schools do a poor job of showing what periodontics really is?04:39 – Why don’t more oral surgeons want to take trauma call in hospitals?08:32 – What are your thoughts on dental schools “boxing” specialties into insurance-driven niches?27:32 – How did you first get into running your wine Instagram pages?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #169- 8.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

Top 4 Topics:- Inside the Oral Surgery Board Exam: HOW TO CRUSH THIS EXAM- The Hidden Value of Board Certification: Why It Protects Patients and the Future of Surgery- Life as an Oral Surgeon: Balancing Trauma Cases, Family, and 2AM Emergencies- Mentorship, Medicine, and Motivation: The Stories That Shape SurgeonsDr. Jenzer and Dr. Figueroa let me share their emails, here, so you can contact them directly with additional questions and to sign up for their OMFS Oral Board Exam Review Course - see you there on October 9th!andrew.jenzer@gmail.com aaronfigueroadds@gmail.comLink to sign up for the course: https://stlomfsreview.com/Quotes & Wisdom:On preparation & mindset “This test is about half knowledge, but it’s half preparation — being able to verbalize quickly, concisely, and move through a case. That’s a skill we don’t practice enough.” — Andrew Jenzer (17:54)On repetition & efficiency “If you come out of a residency, you already know this stuff. The key is organizing it and verbalizing it quickly and efficiently, because there’s a time component. If everyone had unlimited time, 99% would pass.” — Aaron (18:57)On facing the challenge “When I was nervous before the exam, I reminded myself: this is all stuff I’ve seen, I currently do, or have done. They just want to know I can do it safely. That mindset helped me calm down and let the answers flow.” — Aaron (36:18)On the value of board certification “The process makes you a better surgeon and provider. You start to connect things laterally, and it makes you incredibly safe for your patients. That’s why it’s worth it.” — Andrew Jenzer (41:20)On overcoming fear of failure “What’s the worst that happens? You fail, you retake it. You’re still an oral surgeon. Don’t let fear stop you from going for it.” — Aaron (42:53)On teaching & mentorship “Follow your heart. If you’re passionate about teaching, you can change the trajectory for residents and future surgeons. The world always needs more people willing to mentor.” — Andrew Jenzer (09:49)On patient safety & exam priorities “The exam isn’t about knowing every obscure disease. It’s about proving you can safely manage the common conditions — asthma, diabetes — the things you’ll see every day.” — Andrew Jenzer (31:59)On commitment to the specialty “There are people before us who fought for us to be in hospitals, to do cancer and cosmetic surgery. Whether or not you do that, board certification preserves the scope of our specialty.” — Aaron (42:53)Questions:(03:45) “How did you guys think up the Oral Boards Review Course?”(04:50) “Was the fellowship one year or two? And what was it like for you personally?” (09:09) “Where are you guys practicing right now?”(15:43) “When should someone start preparing for the oral boards — is now too early or too late?”(23:37) “How should we structure group study sessions to best simulate the real exam?”(29:12) “Besides starting too late, what are the biggest mistakes people make preparing for this exam?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #168

Top 5 Topics:- Dental Sedation Gone Wrong- Malpractice vs. State Board: Which Destroys a Dentist’s Career?- COPD, Sedatives, and a Near-Death Experience in the Dental Chair- The Shocking Truth About Untrained Dental Assistants and Sedation- Why One Dentist Was Banned From Practicing for 6 MonthsQuotes & Wisdom:"You can't just look at these medications—even nitrous—as candy. These are drugs. They have side effects. They need to be closely monitored." – Dr. Leffler (29:00)"The worst thing is a board complaint. I'd much rather a client be sued for malpractice than have a board action against them." – Dr. Leffler (25:00)"You don’t pick your judges. These people were effectively functioning as judges, and you have to live with their decisions." – Dr. Leffler (23:45)"He had no vitals, no pulse ox, no blood pressure, no baseline readings—and he was sedated. That’s incredibly risky." – Brendan (07:06)"The ADA guideline implies every patient needs a BP reading before every procedure. Otherwise, how do you know they’re safe?" – Dr. Leffler (30:25)Questions:"Do we know which benzodiazepine was used?" — (01:31)"Would you have considered administering Flumazenil in the office?" — (09:03)"How do you give oral sedatives before the patient even gets to the office safely?" — (26:43)"Have you seen differences between states and how their boards respond to such cases?" — (17:45)"Could you give examples of states that are generally stricter or more lenient?" — (18:52)"What were the main points that the dental board used to sanction this provider?" — (26:17)Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #163- 7.2025This episode is a partnership with MedPro Group.#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

Top 4 Topics:- “Why So Many Dentists Are Miserable — And How to Break Free”- “Fired from a Dental Office for Telling the Truth?! Here’s What Happened…”- “You Won’t Believe What Creatine & Sleep Did to My Brain and Body”- “This One Career Shift Ended My Anxiety and Changed Everything”Quotes & Wisdom:“Spotlight is earned, not given.” - 07:36“Finding a job is like finding a relationship — it’s about compatibility.” - 10:39“Investing in yourself isn’t easy. It takes time, attention, and saying no to distractions.” - 12:58“You’re not for everyone. But if people vibe with you, they’ll be part of your community.” - 14:35“Being vulnerable makes you stronger—and more capable of finding what’s right for you.” - 15:21“Not all dentists are quality dentists. Some are greedy. You learn what to look for.” - 17:59“There’s a reason periodontics is a specialty—I’m not going to pretend I know what that patient needs.” - 20:39“How much you take care of yourself is a form of self-respect.” - 32:50“Planning too much takes away the magic of travel.”Questions:"Do you feel different not being on call 24/7 anymore?" - 01:36"What kind of oral surgeon do you want to be now that the sky’s the limit?" - 02:53"Have you got a job lined up, or are you taking time off?" - 06:23"What was this 'wall' you hit after your half marathon?" - 08:57"How long does it take someone to actually find their stride in dentistry?" - 12:20"How much of your self-confidence came from content creation?" - 14:09"How are your interviews now different from when you first started?" - 15:48"Can you describe your week—your offices, roles, and what each day looks like?" - 18:02"What is your personal dental philosophy that caused a misalignment with your past employer?" - 20:23"Are you a morning or evening workout person, and what does your fitness routine look like?" - 27:10Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #161#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

Top 5 Topics:- Fired for Getting Pregnant?!- Paying Off Student Loans in 1 Year as a Surgeon- Launching a Women-Only Surgeon Retreat That Changes Lives!- Why Dr. Sheffield Quit Medicaid After Getting a 2-Cent Check- The Real-Life Struggles of Women Surgeons Balancing Every Single Day (And You Don’t Realize)YouTube Link:https://youtu.be/HbxuodKYOv4 Podcast Link:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/YwjTHCAUrUb Quotes & Wisdom:05:32 – “When you’re a happy doctor, you’re better able to take care of your patients and your practice.”06:45 – “We can really take back control of our lives and hopefully make our life the way we want.”19:49 – “You should talk about maternity leave in your contract—but the second you bring it up, that’s sometimes enough to scare people off.”48:50 – “Figure out who you are again—because you probably don’t know who you are outside of residency anymore.”Questions:00:04 – What are all these pictures and paintings in the back?01:00 – As two surgeons, how do you and your husband manage family and work responsibilities?02:34 – Where did you and your husband meet, and what’s the story behind it?03:54 – Why did you choose to take Mondays off as an oral surgeon?05:32 – What advice do you have for doctors feeling burned out in traditional practice models?06:45 – What happened when you were fired after getting pregnant—and how did you handle it?08:38 – Do you think a 10–7 schedule on Mondays could benefit patients and lifestyle balance?10:51 – How do you approach implant marketing and building relationships with referring dentists?12:37 – What was it like restarting a rural practice solo and paying off loans in your first year?16:32 – How did you recruit your own replacement—and what happened after maternity leave?19:06 – How do you navigate workplace drama and gender dynamics in private practice?20:15 – Should you talk about maternity leave in your contract negotiation? Why or why not?22:16 – What kinds of surgical procedures do you enjoy doing most right now?25:33 – Can you walk us through a recent surgical case with unexpected challenges?29:22 – Why don’t some hospitals pay oral surgeons to take call—and what can be done?32:23 – Do you get offended if hospital staff call you “the dentist”?34:40 – Do you take insurance or operate as fee-for-service—and why?35:30 – Why did you stop taking Medicaid after receiving a 2-cent reimbursement check?39:18 – What inspired you to start a retreat exclusively for women in oral surgery?43:39 – What is the new podcast “Resting Stitch Face” about—and when is it launching?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #157My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 6.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

Top 5 Topics:- “Wrong Tooth Extracted” — A $6,000 Mistake That Could Happen to Any Dentist- The Hidden Dangers of Dental Sedation—6 Deaths 6 Months Into This Year Alone- Dental School vs. Law School: Which One Is Harder?- How One Phone Call Could Have Prevented a Malpractice Lawsuit- Where You Live Could Decide Your Lawsuit: Dental Trial Outcomes by Zip CodeQuotes & Wisdom:“Dental school is more difficult by far.” (03:07)“If you’ve had lives in your hands before, law school is manageable.” (04:19)“I always made sure to have one day a week for family.” (04:56)“Sedation is a range… Sometimes you wander into general anesthesia.” (11:45)“The person holding the forceps is ultimately responsible.” (28:42)“If they want money, they’ll need to get it from a jury.” (33:55)“Same judge, same case, different jury pool—different outcome.” (42:03)Questions: (00:00) How was your weekend? Do you have any kids? Happy Father’s Day! (00:11) Can you introduce yourself—oral surgery background, law school?(00:59) Where did you go to dental school?(02:59) How was the bar exam compared to dental school and oral surgery boards?(09:19) You mentioned 6 sedation deaths this year—can you describe those?(09:47) Who was doing the sedation—oral surgeons or other specialties?(22:12) Which premolar was congenitally missing in the case?(24:57) What was MedPro’s involvement after the mistake?(36:56) What’s the average settlement when the wrong tooth is extracted? (40:47) What’s the jury trend in Suffolk County? Favor plaintiff or defendant?(43:36) Does the title “Wrong Tooth Extracted” work for this episode?(45:16) Should the next case cover sedation in general or pediatric dentistry?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #153My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day DateDr. Leffler’s watch = Bvlgari Octo- 6.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

Top 5 Topics:- The Dark Side of Surgical Training: Gatekeeping, Arrogance, and Burnout- Why Orthognathic Surgery Is an “Expensive Hobby”- DSOs and the Death of Private Practice: Is Dentistry Becoming Too Corporate?- From Pager Trauma to Parenthood: Balancing Surgery and Real Life- How Social Media Is Changing Surgical Education, Forever!Quotes & Wisdom:"Experience is something you get just after you need it." - A perfect summary of surgical training: sometimes you only truly learn after the moment you needed the knowledge!"Residency doesn’t have to be a Greek tragedy." — Brian Alpert - A reminder that you don’t have to martyr yourself—there is (sometimes) a space to enjoy the process despite the hardship."Your job isn’t to prevent mistakes, it’s to watch learners make them and counsel them afterwards." - A powerful mindset shift about mentorship and parenting—accepting that people must learn by doing."The more specialized you become, the more vulnerable you are to becoming someone else’s employee." - A reflection on professional autonomy and the trade-offs of deep specialization."If a system relies purely on generosity, it will eventually fail." - A candid observation about why reimbursement and incentives are critical to sustain care."Confidence isn’t self-affirmation—it’s the irrefutable evidence you’ve accumulated over time." — Alex Hormozi - A beautiful distinction between shallow bravado and true earned self-assurance."Life shouldn’t have to stop because you’re doing something you enjoy.” - On the importance of preserving joy and creativity even in demanding professions."If you can start a project or hobby during your chief year, you’ll be able to start anything whenever you want for the rest of your life." - A call to action not to let circumstances delay your passions."When your pager goes off, it’s like fun time is over. But it shouldn’t have to be that way." - On the unseen costs of professional life bleeding into personal moments."I think humility is important. Arrogance has burned me every single time."Questions:(04:10) - How do you best treat your chief year while satisfying your own self-interest, looking good to attendings, and also taking care of your underclassmen?(11:22) - How I can get back into podcasting, focusing on surgical education and concepts?(19:16) - What are your thoughts on the @omaxface posts and the board-style question content approach?(37:22) - What are you looking to do after graduation—hospital setting, academia, or private practice?(43:50) - Could you imagine trying to find a partner now, at this point in your career? How different would that be?(45:31) - Tell me about your program’s structure—trauma weeks, call schedule, and how you split duties with ENT and plastics.(49:40) - Do you remember any recent times when you were a little too confident or arrogant in surgery and it burned you?(53:22) - How do you teach colleagues about rare cases or critical pearls if they literally weren’t there for the experience?(56:47) - Have you noticed the Pavlovian response when your pager goes off—how everyone around you immediately goes quiet?#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

Top 5 Topics:- How 28-Year-Old Dentist Dr. Lan Survived Cancer With No Symptoms- Exposing the Dental Insurance Scam: Why Patients & Dentists Are Getting Robbed- Why the Best Doctors Are Leaving Healthcare (And How to Fix It)- “Military Paid for My Dental School, And I Would Do It Again, But Not For Any Longer”- Dr. Gallagher Proposed on the Same Park Bench Where He Met Fiancée—5 Years LaterYouTube Link:https://youtu.be/1aDLRxcSoxA Podcast Link:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/E51YgwLzuUb Quotes & Wisdom:“I got one of the best cancers you can get—no symptoms, caught early, treatable. But it changed the way I think about everything.”“A players don’t stay in systems that don’t reward A-player behavior. They leave.”“Dentistry is heading toward the same burnout we see in medicine—because insurance and private equity are running the show.”“Implants aren’t cosmetic. They’re functional. A denture gives 20% chewing power. A fixed arch gives 95%. That’s not cosmetic—that’s survival.”“You’d never replace someone’s amputated leg with a wooden peg anymore. So why are we doing that with dentures instead of implants?”“If there’s no limit on how little dental insurance companies can pay out, of course they’ll keep taking more and giving less.”“Get your blood work done every year. I had no symptoms. I worked out. I was 28—and I had cancer.”Questions:(03:21) “How often are you doing full-arch cases? What does your caseload look like monthly?”(04:07) “How are you getting those full-arch patients? Is it mostly referral-based?”(04:57) “Would you say you’ve hit that ‘sweet spot’ in dentistry for yourself?”(07:30) “You’re dating a Dominican girlfriend now—what’s the story there?”(09:18) “Did she realize the proposal was happening during that walk?”(11:20) “How often do you go back to Taiwan to visit your family?”(12:53) “Would you consider doing one arch at a time on your grandfather to reduce surgical risk?”(13:41) “How did you meet your girlfriend on the mission trip? What’s the story behind that?”(23:10) “What did your surgeon say about making decisions during your thyroid surgery? How did that impact how you talk to patients now?”(29:55) “Would you go through the military again for dental school and your career?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #158- 6.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher