*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.24.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: What’s your favorite weekly escapism? Is it exercise, cooking, reading, movie night, shopping, a cold beer, a long drive or planning the next vacation?Or working in itself? I’m curious- I’ll include all answers on tomorrow’s podcast#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- The Dark Side of Dental & Surgical Training- The TRUTH About Wisdom Teeth Recovery- Is Dentistry Still Worth It in 2026?- Will AI Replace Healthcare Workers?- Fired... Then Everything ChangedTop 12 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 4 Q&A:1st - Alex, @alexkrivi2nd – @kaitlynmg0133rd – @me_la_pelas_2.04th – Jasmin, @jaszy.main5th – ap, @aanna.pradoo6th – Ahmed Abdlkakidir, @ahmed5_407th – @thegamerguide058th – Sara, @sarasagal9th – Destiny, @destinymarie906910th - @dental.hut_11th - @l2p.1 12th - baby, @crybabywaawaaQuotes & Wisdom:08:55 — "Being a little behind doesn't mean you're late or wrong—it's just a different path."09:10 — "Get enough exposure before committing to dentistry. Make sure it's truly something you want to do."13:55 — "Extern at reach programs, not your safety programs. One great week can earn you an interview you never expected."18:20 — "I don't think AI is going to replace nurses. It should reduce administrative load so healthcare workers can be paid more and patients can pay less."21:10 — "My rule through college and dental school was simple: no C's—only A's and B's."22:35 — "Corner duplexes are great investments because each unit can have its own driveway, creating more privacy and increasing rental value."Questions:00:40 — What brand of dental implants do you place, and why do you prefer them?09:30 — OMFS residency is so toxic. I want to quit. What would you tell someone going through that?13:45 — Which OMFS externships would you recommend to maximize the chances of matching into residency?17:10 — How many days should you wait before using the irrigation syringe after wisdom tooth removal?18:15 — Do you think AI will reduce nursing jobs or change healthcare employment?22:00 — Should I have all 5 wisdom teeth removed at the same time?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 104Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono- 7.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.23.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “My rule through college and dental school was simple: No C’s - only A’s and B’s.”- from DOS DIENTES Episode 4#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.22.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Invest in your education. Reward yourself later - but don’t let your lifestyle grow faster than your income. Save first.”- from Dose of Dental Podcast 244 with Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour @therealtoothdr2.0#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- The Hidden Truth About Dentistry No One Talks About- Why High-Income Professionals Still Need Smart Investments - The Career Mistake That Almost Cost Me Everything- AI Is Changing Education and Healthcare Forever- Mentorship Is More Valuable Than TalentTop 12 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 103 Q&A:1st - JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson20212nd – @emmacrocker293rd – Deshawn “D.A. GOAT”, @justdeshawn64th – @superduster975th – @henliiiii_6th – prad, @prad20047th – @bgnocal8th – SOULE, @fromsoule9th – @ponytailfullofpoop10th - @iwest9811th - summer, @bokutosbeefybootycheeks12th - musa, @musa688Quotes & Wisdom:13:24 - "Dentistry is expensive, but worth it— if you go into it with a game plan."15:42 - "They're going to teach you dentistry in dental school. They're not going to teach you how to survive as a dentist."15:42 - "Biologic width is important... but biologic width doesn't pay your bills."15:42 - "Your life isn't just all teeth and dentistry."15:42 - "It's not all about getting the next test score done. It's about setting yourself up for a life you're excited to live."27:37 - "The first 3 years after graduation shape how you'll practice for the next 30 years."28:57 - "Your first job might not be your end-all, be-all."31:38 - "I didn't buy a luxury car—I invested my life savings into an investment property."34:15 - "Dentistry is my profession, but I'm not planning to build my retirement from dentistry alone."37:03 - "A job is a job. Your retirement portfolio is built through investments."Questions:02:55 – Is going to an Ivy League dental school actually the best path if your goal is to become an oral & maxillofacial surgeon?13:24 – Is dentistry still worth it in 2026 with rising student debt and increasing corporate influence?25:18 – Should you become a specialist, or remain a general dentist with advanced continuing education?28:57 – What is the biggest reality check new dentists face after graduation?31:38 – What was your first major investment after residency, and why did you choose real estate instead of luxury purchases?34:15 – Where is the dental profession headed over the next 20–30 years?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 7.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- The Hidden Cost of Success: Working 7 Days a Week Doing Oral Surgery- The Cases Nobody Else Wants: Inside the Hardest Wisdom Tooth Surgeries- How One Investment Mistake Cost Over $500,000- Why Dental Insurance Is Breaking Dentistry- How Social Media Is Changing Dentistry ForeverQuotes & Wisdom:9:36 — "Complications happen—even to surgeons who perform these procedures every single day. You're never the only one."1:02:26 — "That one Instagram story disappears in 24 hours. The same educational case on LinkedIn could help thousands of professionals for years."1:03:34 — "Use AI to organize your knowledge so you can spend more time teaching people instead of formatting posts."1:08:00 — "I never started social media to get likes or followers."1:08:08 — "I've been incredibly fortunate to learn from world-class mentors, so whatever knowledge was shared with me, I want to pass on to others."1:08:56 — "If I've helped someone else's career with my content by even 5%, I'll take that every single time."1:13:04 — "Even when you think you're avoiding the DSO model... sometimes you're still in it, whether you like it or not."Questions:02:03 — "How many offices do you work at in a month's time?"29:50 — "You're working 7 days a week—how do you balance work, workouts, recovery, and the rest of your life?"34:54 — "What's your favorite investment strategy?"42:07 — "What's your local anesthesia protocol today, and has it changed over the years?"47:16 — "When you're taking out 4 wisdom teeth, which one do you remove first—and why?"52:02 — "What have you learned about preventing lingual nerve injuries that every oral surgeon should know?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #244My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Limited Edition PandaDr. Amir’s watch in this episode = Rolex Daytona- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.19.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: I changed my life’s personal savings from predominantly stocks & crypto to real estate last month. A new chapter begins… I’ll cont. to monitor VOO & BTC daily on my lock screen. 2026 is the year of profound change & growth 💪#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- The Truth About Life After Residency - Building a Million-Dollar Practice & Becoming a Partner- The Hidden Art of Sedation- The Surgery That Can Completely Change Your Face- Why Great Mentorship Creates Extraordinary CareersQuotes & Wisdom:05:52 "It took me a full year to finally feel like I hit my stride."16:33 "He involved me in every step of building the new office—even while I was still just an associate."22:04 "You'll probably learn more in your first year out of residency than during all of your years of surgical training."26:21 "Jaw surgery can truly change someone's life—for the better—for the rest of their life."27:48 "Even though reimbursement isn't ideal, we still offer these surgeries because they genuinely help patients."35:38 "You never really know how someone is going to respond to anesthesia until you begin."36:20 "Sometimes less is more. Sedation is about understanding the patient in front of you, not just following a recipe."Questions:05:48 "How are you feeling now that you're 2 years out of residency? When did you finally feel like you hit your stride?"08:34 "Why don't you perform surgeries in the afternoon? What's the reasoning behind that system?"10:30 "How does your partnership track work, and why is it one of the fastest buy-in models you've seen?"28:17 "What procedures make up your everyday practice, and which ones do you enjoy the most?"31:20 "What is your current IV sedation protocol, and how has it evolved over the past 2 years?"37:00 "Walk us through your wisdom tooth surgery technique—from anesthesia to extraction."Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #243My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date (Blue)- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.16.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “You’ll probably learn more in your first year out of residency than during all of your years of surgical training.”- from Dose of Dental Podcast 243 (22:04) with Dr. Patrick Monahan @docmonomfs#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Top 5 Topics:- I Was Fired... And It Was the Best Thing That Happened- The Secret Nobody Tells You About Workplace Culture- What Dental School (or Any Professional School) Is REALLY Like- Why I Chose Dentistry / Oral Surgery Instead of Medicine- Why More Isn't Always Better (Residency, School & Career Advice)Top 10 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 2 Q&A:1st - Charlie, @charliemcguckin2nd – Mar, @kenmar19853rd – @ultrahiato4th – Yudron, @gyuden105th – @unknown7777778926th – Victoria Victory, @victoriavictory867th – @l2king108th – Curtis, @bobaisyummi9th – Bourbon Empire, @user243514269010th - @edawg580 11th - Nicolas Rodrigues, @_nico_rod_ 12th - elyse, @elyse_99Quotes & Wisdom:03:23 - "Good culture in an office is actually really important... Everyone knows it's true, but people don't talk enough about how you actually build a great culture."03:49 - "We changed jobs because we were looking for a better opportunity... something we could enjoy doing for the long term."08:24 - "If you're in a job and looking for something better, you're allowed to look for other jobs. There's nothing wrong with that."09:34 - "Don't make someone feel guilty for studying instead of coming to family events. They're already making sacrifices they don't want to make."10:34 - "Sometimes there are 5 finals in one day! Give dental students space. Give them time. That's one of the greatest ways you can support them."11:05 - "Imagine they come home after their hardest exams and their favorite meal is waiting. Little things like that become unforgettable."13:03 - "I never wanted to practice alone. I've always wanted to build something with a team."18:56 - "Apply to more programs, than less. More interviews create more opportunities."Questions:05:17 — What do you think about 3-year dental schools?07:14 — Why did you leave your first job?09:02 — My daughter starts dental school next month. How can we best support her?11:50 — Why did you choose Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery over general dentistry or another specialty?14:20 — Why choose dentistry instead of medicine or general surgery?20:03 — What was residency really like inside the hospital?26:58 — Is it really as hard to get into Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery as everyone says?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 102Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast #DOSDIENTES