"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