Benji D4 Dental Student @dr.lidocaine - Jaw Ready Podcast x Dr. Gallagher’s Pod x Dose of Dental #139
- What OMFS Programs Look For In A Resident- Trust But Verify: The #1 Rule That Could Save Your Dental Career- The Truth About Sedation Safety: Why Dental Assistants Should Be DANCE CertifiedYouTube Link:https://youtu.be/haD0ReGjZRw Podcast Link:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8PolF4NrxSb Quotes & Wisdom:“Taking a year off was the hardest decision I’ve ever made—but I don’t regret it for a minute.” – Benji“Sometimes you’ve got to evaluate and say, ‘I need to give 120% to this priority right now.’” – Brendan“Confidence and self-awareness. That’s what directors are really looking for.” – Brendan“Pick up the hose and hold it. That taught me to always be doing something, and that stuck with me through everything.” – Benji (on working with his dad)“Nothing is beneath any of us—turning over chairs, cleaning, setting trays—do it all. Especially when no one’s watching.” – Brendan“Trust but verify—every single thing.” – Brendan“You don’t know where sabotage can come from. It’s not always personal, but you need to be ready.” – Brendan“People love to be taught. When you provide structure and knowledge, the whole profession gets safer.” – Benji“Life is life. If you have the time to speak with others, share ideas, and learn from great people—you grow more than you realize.” – BenjiQuestions:06:33 – "How’s the CBSE studying going?"08:25 – "Are you going to be working during that time?"08:54 – "What did they say about that?"09:25 – "Did any of them say don’t work and solely study for the CBSE?"10:37 – "What about your roommate? What does your roommate do?"11:46 – "Did you see the stats of LECOM? How many students matched into OMFS?"15:50 – "Any interest in head and neck, or fellowship?"18:33 – "How important do you think it is to have a competent anesthesia team?"29:43 – "What would you say program directors are looking for in residents to interview?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #139- 4.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher
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PreDental Q&A Session with Boise State - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #134
- Gap Year Gold: How Taking a Break Helped Me Excel in Dental School- From Gym Bros to Dental Mentors- Dental School Burnout? These Study Hacks Might Save You:- My Secrets in Hindsight Now As An Oral Surgery Resident- How to Ace Dental School Interviews Without Sounding Like a Robot- Dentistry vs. Medicine: Why I Chose Teeth Over Gangrene ToesYouTube Link:https://youtu.be/Hggud7RXTZA Podcast Link:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorgallagher/episodes/PreDental-QA-Session-with-Boise-State---Dr--Gallaghers-Podcast-x-Dose-of-Dental-Podcast-134-e311l3i Questions:04:30 – Who are you & Where are you from?04:50 – Why did you choose the 4-year oral surgery track over a 6-year MD track?06:25 – Why dentistry over medicine?08:22 – What did you do in undergrad to help your dental school application?10:02 – What classes helped prepare you for dental school?12:00 – What made you stand out as an applicant?13:12 – What do you recommend for students who can’t shadow faculty dentists?14:50 – Why did you take a gap year?18:10 – What were you looking for in a dental school?22:09 – How did you handle dental school interviews without sounding arrogant?25:55 – How did you study and organize for exams in dental school?29:45 – How did you prevent burnout?33:34 – What makes a strong applicant for a specialty?35:50 – What would you have done if you didn’t match into a residency?38:44 – Can you reapply to GPR/AEGD if you don’t match into specialty?39:24 – How did you reach out to residency programs?40:10 – How did you assess residency culture?41:20 – When did you extern?42:22 – What do you do during externships to stand out?43:55 – What do you wish you knew in undergrad?45:50 – What advice would you give your past self?48:07 – What would you do if you hadn’t gone into dentistry?50:05 – How did you become a surgical assistant?51:05 – How do finances and loans work in dental school?53:25 – What are your thoughts on the DAT scoring change?Quotes & Wisdom:“You need to eliminate distractions and focus on the next action that moves you forward.”“Self-awareness is the #1 key throughout this process.”“Don’t be afraid to do that thing or explore those things that you haven’t done before.”“Every exam you’re unhappy with is just another learning experience—don’t let it linger, let it motivate.”“The gap year is your exploration year. Try new things, travel, learn a language, pick up an instrument.”“The interview is not an exam, it’s a conversation—just chat with the person.”“My dream has always been to produce music. But you need to be able to live, so I chose dentistry—and I’m grateful for that choice.”“Use your to-do list. When you’re overwhelmed, go back to the list and start crossing things off.”“Anyone can be a founder of something in college. Everyone has different skills—team up and create.”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #134- 4.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher
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Dr. Ashleigh Briody @central_ohio_oral_pathology - Dr. Gallagher's Pod x Dose of Dental #140
“I didn’t become a mom to never see my kids.”“Nobody’s working when I’m out. So I can’t be gone for six days.”“It’s nice to sit at a microscope and not talk to anyone except my computer.”“Most of us are in schools or hospital systems. We're one of the few offering comprehensive care in private practice.”“Patients hear one thing first and assume it’s the truth—so provider consistency is key.”“Be honest with them. Don’t let them mentally torture themselves for a week waiting on a cancer diagnosis you already suspect.”“It’s really important we enjoy what we do. You can’t sustain this if you don’t.”“We're trained in residency to not eat, not sleep, not complain… but it catches up.”“Tell people what you think, but only if you’re sure. I've told hundreds they have cancer. You owe them clarity.”“I don’t want to keep moving the goalposts. Enjoy what you have too.”“I thrive on growth—but I don’t expect that from everyone.”“A lot of research is lost in journals. We don’t have time to weed through jargon.”“Quantity leads to quality—especially when you’re experimenting in content.”Questions:(02:46) “What are your hours during the day?”(03:56) “You’re seeing patients every day except Tuesdays?”(04:24) “You see 40 patients a day?!”(05:39) “Do you put the slides together?” (06:22) “So you have specimens from years ago?”(06:33) “How was the Oral Path Conference in Pittsburgh this year?”(09:02) “How many oral pathologists are there in the U.S.?” (13:07) “Do patients find you through Instagram/social media?”(13:27) “Are you traveling a lot to lecture?(14:12) “Don’t they get pizza every week now?”(15:55) “Where did you go to dental school/undergrad?” (18:23) “Do you see yourself progressing to more patients?”(19:30) “Do you say biopsy right in the middle or edge of the lesion?”(25:00) “Would it benefit to bring H&N surgery in-house?”(26:04) “How is reimbursement for your practice?”(29:41) “Do you tell patients you think it’s cancer before biopsy?(30:06) “How do patients take that news?”(32:58) “What’s a rare/interesting lesion you’ve seen recently?”(35:02) “Do you think cancer incidence is increasing recently?”(37:52) “How do you handle everything—kids, work, lectures?”(39:23) “How many patients does your partner see?”(40:34) “Can she scale too, or is 30 her sweet spot?”(41:23) “Do you do day trips or take red-eyes for lectures?”(53:25) “Why aren’t your posts censored?”(56:50) “How will this fit into your routine?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #140#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher
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Dr. Avi Patel @doctor.avi - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #137
Questions:(11:11) "What would you describe has been some of the value from the people that you’ve been working with?"(13:51) "When does a case kind of graduate to an orthodontist level?"(17:29) "Are clear aligners covered under insurance?"(19:09) "What percentage of insurance companies do cover aligners?"(20:18) "If a case becomes complex mid-treatment, does that affect ortho insurance coverage?"(21:30) "What’s your timeline cutoff for referring out a long case?"(24:17) "Of all patients you talk to, how many are referred out vs. treated?"(28:25) "How many orthodontists are you teaching to have this conversation?"(43:04) "Did you see yourself where you are now five years ago?"(48:39) "Where’s your family from?"(49:06) "What part of New York are you moving to?"Quotes & Wisdom:🧠 “I realized I can be me in another location. It’s not where you live, it’s who you are.” — Avi (45:57)🌱 “Dentistry is a practice. Knowing your limits is the first step.” — Avi (13:34)💬 “I would respect a practitioner more if they said, ‘This is out of my scope.’” — Avi (22:51)💡 “You shouldn’t only refer to someone because the owner does. You are your own entity.” — Avi (42:54)🦷 “It’s not about the money, it’s about the quality of life. That’s what allows you to focus on the little details—and that’s what healthcare is about.” — Brendan (31:17)📈 “Insurance is just marketing. The trade-off is you just can’t charge a lot.” — Avi (38:33)🔄 “Don’t forget that the person who you were five years ago would be proud of who you are today.” — Avi (45:57)🤝 “If you can build that ‘got your back’ relationship between GP and ortho, it’s harmonious. That’s the beauty of the profession.” — Avi (30:49)🎯 “Most sticky situations happen because GPs are treating only patients who are asking for aligners—not those who need it.” — Avi (27:49)🔥 “Commit to the patient experience. Stop giving the shell of an experience.” — Avi (40:28)Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #137My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date- 4.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher
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Dr. Stephen Roth @stephenrothdds - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #138
- An AI Almost Missed A Cancer Diagnosis!- 3 Ways Dentists Can Accidentally Cause Harm:- World of Oral Pathologists – What They Actually Do- Lasers, AI, and the Future of Detecting Oral CancerYouTube Link:https://youtu.be/yrgazvd6qiQ Podcast Link:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/q5CdgatGvSb Quotes & Wisdom:04:52 - "It feels good when the chair tells you, ‘We’re so glad you’re here.’ That feels good."09:41 - "Support is the key. That’s the key difference. The key is the support."11:36 - "Right now, everything is focused on growth and connections."17:59 - "AI is a tool. At the end of the day, you’re the human being. You’re liable."21:48 - "Always trust, but verify. That’s the motto."38:31 - "There are only a few ways that a dentist can kill someone: medication, infection, or missing a cancer diagnosis."40:39 - "What makes some dentists dangerous? It’s when they don’t know medications, infections, or how to catch cancer."42:16 - "Knowing medications, even if you don’t prescribe them, is important."43:51 - "Life’s short. But don’t make it shorter by drinking and driving."49:06 - "I don’t upsell. If they don’t need it, then I’m not doing it."Questions:05:28 - Can you go through the different positions you may have as an oral pathologist?07:33 - Settings between LIJ and Maryland—similar but better for your career?09:10 - What is the part of oral pathology you love most—the clinical setting?11:36 - What does your daily week look like, Monday through Friday?13:22 - How did co-course directing become part of your role?14:00 - How do you plan to incorporate AI into your teaching?19:40 - What’s OpenEvidence and how do you use it?20:57 - What’s the concept of “hallucination” in AI?33:40 - Any interesting cases recently?35:14 - How would you use the laser for cancer?36:41 - Why is support important in growing your practice?37:17 - Why do some people resist supporting others in the field?39:18 - Where did your “3 ways dentists can harm” framework come from?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #138- 4.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher
Dose of Dental is a dental podcast hosted by Stony Brook University pre-dental student Sooraj Shah. Inspired by his own pre-dental journey and fueled by the desire to discover what dental school is like, this podcast aims to provide firsthand information to prospective along with current pre-dental students about the vast field of dentistry. Through discussing different topics and paths to dentistry with current dental students and dental professionals, we hope to provide a useful resource to pre-dental students who seek to gain a deeper understanding of the various specialties and paths dentistry has to offer. These conversations will take place in a podcast format, and will be posted to our online social media platforms such as Instagram (@doseofdentalpodcast), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other platforms.