*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 8.14.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: When your boss is telling you “you’re replaceable,” don’t take that with grain of salt.#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- The Root Tip That Vanished Into a Patient's Nerve Canal — And the 45-Minute Fight to Get It Back- Truth: Sometimes It’s Better to Leave the Root Tip Behind- Inside the Different IV Sedation 'Cocktails' Oral Surgeons Use Daily- The Hidden Physical Toll of Oral Surgery: One Dentist's 8-Week Recovery From Nerve Surgery- "It Was Pumping!” - Oral Surgeons Share Stories of Terrifying Bleeds, And How To Manage Them In SurgeryBackTeeth Boys Band Members:- Dr. Serv Wahan - Seattle, Washington- Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour - Toronto, Canada- Dr. Joe Doctora - Nashville, Tennessee- Dr. Brendan Gallagher - Long Island, New YorkQuotes & Wisdom:11:57 — Joe: "I try to give as little medication as possible to accomplish what I need to accomplish. I wish I was always taught that less is more."34:20 — Amir: "I feel like you need to get your hands wet and dirty, get a sense of what drilling bone is like, what drilling out roots is like... you gotta get comfortable with having poor vision sometimes and using tactile sensation."36:48 — Amir: "After extracting around 200 teeth, you've kind of built that feedback system into you. It's like a pedal of a car — you don't have to look at the tooth directly anymore, and you know exactly what's happening at all times."45:10 — Joe: "If you bring the retained root tip to their attention and talk about it... give them a copy of the x-ray, be completely transparent and just say keep an eye out for this — then that neutralizes some of that risk because you’re working in their best interest."49:03 — Joe: "I think there's less morbidity with leaving root tips in there than advertised."54:56 — Joe: "A lot of the lingual nerve paresthesias happen, from my experiences, when you least expect it."54:43 — Amir: "That's tiger territory" — on attempting advanced lingual-protection techniques without significant surgical experience.Questions:02:16 — Brendan: "Where do you get your bone wax by the way? Where's your go-to site where you're getting stuff?"07:57 — Brendan: "What do you do for that 20 minutes?" (waiting for Precedex to take effect)14:57 — Amir: "So how much total Midaz do you give?"16:12 — Brendan: "Are you guys also doing the Midaz-ketamine combo that I’m using?"17:10 — Joe: "When do you inject local in IV sedations? Do you inject immediately, or do you wait for your patient to be deeper?"21:04 — Brendan: "Do you guys find that you can predict when those curved roots are really gonna give you some trouble?"23:43 — Amir: "How often are you guys leaving in root tips?"34:18 — Brendan: "Why 200 extractions? Let's dive into this — why'd you pick the 200 point?"This episode is sponsored by: Could be you! Let us know and we’ll connect Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #249- BackTeeth Boys Podcast Ep. 78.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 8.13.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: "You have chosen a wonderful career path, and it will carry with it many, many rewards, and you will discover them like little golden nuggets in a pan, just like you're panning for gold."- from Dose of Dental Podcast 248 with Dr. Rob Bryan @drrobbryan#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Robotic Dental Surgery Is Here — And It's Doing Things You'd Never Expect- "Stop Feeding the Pigs": The Brutal Truth About How Some Dentists Treat Colleagues- Why This Surgeon Refuses Almost Every Insurance Plan — And Makes More Money- The Answering Machine Message That Changed His Life Forever- Are Dentists Secretly Doing Surgery They're Not Trained For?Quotes & Wisdom:01:17 — "You have chosen a wonderful career path, and it will carry with it many, many rewards, and you will discover them like little golden nuggets in a pan, just like you're panning for gold."02:28 — "The day you stop learning is the day you become a dangerous surgeon."12:45 — "One of the keys to an associateship being successful is mentorship and giving until it hurts a little bit from the owner to the associate."22:32 — "Insurance companies are very skilled at 2 things: collecting premiums, and denying coverage."52:55 — "I am not going to experiment on my patients, and I'm not gonna allow a resident to do it either. They're not subjects. This is not a laboratory."1:40:37 — "Have kids. If you are able to do so, please do. It is difficult, it will strain your life, but the fulfillment is just outstanding."Questions:14:54 — "Did you also have a bonus structure with percentages above that if they went above and beyond?"20:18 — "What are your thoughts on increasing a couple more insurance plans to fill up their schedule?"31:05 — "Have you ever just sat back and thought about what you're doing? Have you ever really considered that you might be documenting one of the most transformative eras in oral surgery that's ever taken place?"44:33 — "How do you like photogrammetry for All-on-X procedures?"1:17:47 — "What are your thoughts on a multi-specialist surgical practice — oral surgery collaborating and partnering together?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #248My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Chrono Limited Edition Panda- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 8.12.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: Objective content is troll-proof. No one can argue with what actually happened. Document your journey, don’t defend it.#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Toxic Chief Residents, Low Pay & Burnout: Surviving Oral Surgery Residency- Getting Sent Home From Residency Over TikTok/Instagram Videos- Favorite vs. Least Favorite Oral Surgery Procedures- What It REALLY Takes to Get Into Oral Surgery Residency: CBSE scores, externships, GPAs, letters of recommendation, dental school rankings Top 10 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 7 Q&A:1st - Will Walker, @willwalker1412nd – Jardyn M., @jmicheyy3rd – JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson20214th – riya, @riya.anand55th – deenice, @dnice5166th – Ethan, @egoat.20077th – Golfdudeferda, @golfdudeferda8th – @ssr_8189th – Kathy Thomas5438, @kathyt543810th - Am, @lollipop18471Quotes & Wisdom:[00:29] "The low salary stuff, the culture at the residency I was at, especially for the first 3 years with a very toxic senior resident I had — that's another thing."[00:29] "They sent me home for a week on a paid leave of absence for making social media content... I didn't know if I was gonna go back to residency. It was crazy."[05:54] "Oral Surgery manages the biggest complications in dentistry. When it really gets bad - it goes to OMFS."[06:36] "You know what's so cool when some people join into the LIVE and they encourage other people on the LIVE? I really think that's awesome. I love our team here."[06:36] "I knew I was interested in Oral Surgery early in dental school, but I kept my eyes open to all the possibilities of other specialties. It did end up being Oral Surgery that I was most interested in."Questions:[00:29] What was the most difficult part of OMFS residency?[03:05] How is the transition from dental school to residency?[05:10] Did you ever think about specializing in Pediatric Dentistry?[05:54] I'm very interested in Periodontics. What made you choose Oral Surgery over Perio?[06:36] What are most important parts of applying to OMFS?[06:36] Did you know you wanted to do OMFS before dental school?[06:36] Alexia, which specialty is your favorite to assist for?[07:03] What's your favorite procedure — and least favorite?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 108Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono- 8.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 8.11.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: What’s your favorite procedure - and least favorite?#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 8.9.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Is dental school today a scam?”No, but there are 3 red flags and 1 yellow flag that make the next 25 years unfavorable. And they don’t include the effects of AI.#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- Why NY Just Opened Its 6TH Dental School (And Why It's a Problem)- Dry Socket: The Wisdom Teeth Horror Story- Cancer, Radiation & Your Teeth: A Hidden Danger- 4-Year vs 6-Year Residency: The Decision That Saved His Life- Is Dental School Today a SCAM? Oral Surgeon Exposes the TruthTop 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 107 Q&A:1st - Doctor_asap, @syre_5872nd – bam02, @bambam_choo3rd – Amadeus, @quranshare_4th – Baby Sakina, @ridysn145th – @ooohkay_bye6th – Dr.A.M Reja, @drreja297th – @user4424898th – Stephanie SBowen, @stephaniebowen19th – riya, @riya.anand510th - reilly622, @reilly156Quotes & Wisdom:01:51 - "Interviews are not an exam. Just it's a conversation."02:44 - "It's a money grab... you gotta look under the hood and see what's actually going on here."07:29 - Switching from a handwritten daily planner to a digital to-do list was "life-changing" for keeping up with clinic, coursework, and podcasting10:19 - "I thank God that I did the 4-year OMFS track... you gotta think about this:" (reflecting on his fiancée's layoff and choosing the shorter residency path)Questions:01:00 - How hard was it to be involved in clubs and research while being in dental school?01:51 - I just got my first dental school interview invite, any tips?02:44 - How do you think the BBB affects admissions?04:46 - Is there time to go to the gym during dental school?08:25 - Is there a difference between DDS and DMD?09:20 - Do you think success in undergrad translates to success in dental school?10:19 - Would you pursue oral surgery again if you were back in dental school?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 8.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- She Took Her Oral Boards Days Before Going Into Labor- From Associate to Full Practice Owner in 2 Years — Here's The Key That Nobody Tells You- The "Million Dollar Mistake"? Oral Surgeons Debate 4-Year vs 6-Year Residency- "I Set My Own Hours Now" — Oral Surgeon Reveals Real Perks of Private Practice- Busting the "Oral Surgeons Are Rough and Cold" StereotypeQuotes & Wisdom:03:52 - "I was so stressed about those boards... but then when everything happened with my daughter, that put things into perspective."06:51 - "I always ask permission... some parents are like, my child has a choice, this is their body, don't force them. So I do my best to respect that." 20:14 - "When one door closes, another one opens. Even though it wasn't what I expected, it ended up being amazing." 39:51 - "Work-life balance does not have to be a sacrifice." Questions:06:26 - "What are some of your tips, tricks, I could learn from you about working with parents and kids."Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #247My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Chronograph Panda Limited Edition- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast