Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

Brendan Gallagher, DDS

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome! I’d like to introduce you to my podcast on discussions of dentistry, oral surgery, marketing/branding, mentoring, quotes on positivity and more. It’s a compilation of all the audio of my content and some exclusive, podcast-only stuff for my podcast family :) thank you for joining me here as it means more to me than you know 🙏 👉 Let’s connect on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok at @doctorgallagher too, just send me a DM on Insta Let’s get this party started 🤙

  1. vor 13 Std.

    Dr. Howard Ochs @the.implant.doc - Dose of Dental Podcast #245 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    Top 5 Topics: - The Future of Dentistry Is Here: Morning Surgery, Afternoon Smile - How 3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Dental Implants Forever - The Implant Secret That Completely Changed This Surgeon's Career - The Biggest Implant Mistakes That Dentists Still Make - 30 Years of Experience... and He's Still Learning Every Day To Become A Better Oral Surgeon Quotes & Wisdom: 08:13 — "We were able to extract a tooth, place an implant, and 3D print him a tooth... it blew his mind." 09:05 — "Morning surgery and afternoon smiles." 13:30 — "My highest responsibility is to the patient." 17:32 — "One of the most important factors for success in implant dentistry is a stable blood clot." 20:16 — "Trying to design one implant for every situation is like playing an entire round of golf with one club." 25:41 — "I've been doing this for 30 years, and I'm still trying to become better at extractions." 26:32 — "If you took a photograph and simply deleted the tooth—that's what an atraumatic extraction should look like." Questions: 03:37 — Why would you have chosen the 6-year OMFS pathway instead of the 4-year pathway? 04:15 — What procedures did you perform today? Can you give us some insight into what a modern implant practice looks like? 06:00 — Do you insert the restorations yourself, or do you have someone in-house who handles that part? 08:43 — When you're placing an immediate implant in the aesthetic zone, do you deliver the temporary restoration that same day? 10:35 — What are the 2 or 3 biggest principles you focus on when placing an anterior immediate implant? 22:16 — What's the shortest implant size that the AnyRidge implant comes in? 22:41 — What sutures do you prefer when placing implants, especially with your minimally invasive approach? 24:19 — How are you able to perform flapless full-arch surgery without doing bone reduction, especially when delivering zirconia restorations? 40:20 — Looking back over your career, what advice would you give a young oral surgeon who wants to build an exceptional practice? Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #245 My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Limited Edition Panda - 6.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    Dr. Howard Ochs @the.implant.doc - Dose of Dental Podcast #245 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
  2. vor 6 Tagen

    I Was Terminated From My First Job As An Oral Surgeon... Here's What Happened Next | Wisdom Teeth, AI & The Truth About Dentistry

    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 Changed Top 12 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 4 Q&A: 1st - Alex, @alexkrivi 2nd – @kaitlynmg013 3rd – @me_la_pelas_2.0 4th – Jasmin, @jaszy.main 5th – ap, @aanna.pradoo 6th – Ahmed Abdlkakidir, @ahmed5_40 7th – @thegamerguide05 8th – Sara, @sarasagal 9th – Destiny, @destinymarie9069 10th - @dental.hut_ 11th - @l2p.1 12th - baby, @crybabywaawaa Quotes & 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 104 Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono - 7.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    I Was Terminated From My First Job As An Oral Surgeon... Here's What Happened Next | Wisdom Teeth, AI & The Truth About Dentistry
  3. 20. Juli

    Is Dental School Debt Worth It? The Truth About Debt, AI, Investing & My Financial Plan As A Dentist

    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 Talent Top 12 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 103 Q&A: 1st - JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson2021 2nd – @emmacrocker29 3rd – Deshawn “D.A. GOAT”, @justdeshawn6 4th – @superduster97 5th – @henliiiii_ 6th – prad, @prad2004 7th – @bgnocal 8th – SOULE, @fromsoule 9th – @ponytailfullofpoop 10th - @iwest98 11th - summer, @bokutosbeefybootycheeks 12th - musa, @musa688 Quotes & 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 Channel My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 7.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    Is Dental School Debt Worth It? The Truth About Debt, AI, Investing & My Financial Plan As A Dentist
  4. 19. Juli

    Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour @therealtoothdr2.0 - Dose of Dental Podcast #244 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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 Forever Quotes & 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 #244 My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Limited Edition Panda Dr. Amir’s watch in this episode = Rolex Daytona - 6.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour @therealtoothdr2.0 - Dose of Dental Podcast #244 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome! I’d like to introduce you to my podcast on discussions of dentistry, oral surgery, marketing/branding, mentoring, quotes on positivity and more. It’s a compilation of all the audio of my content and some exclusive, podcast-only stuff for my podcast family :) thank you for joining me here as it means more to me than you know 🙏 👉 Let’s connect on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok at @doctorgallagher too, just send me a DM on Insta Let’s get this party started 🤙