Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

Brendan Gallagher, DDS
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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 🤙

  1. The Best Surgeons Aren’t Jerks! Money in Dentistry, New Dental Schools Opening Is A Problem? Safe Sedation Dentistry; Endo vs. OS

    7H AGO

    The Best Surgeons Aren’t Jerks! Money in Dentistry, New Dental Schools Opening Is A Problem? Safe Sedation Dentistry; Endo vs. OS

    Top 5 Topics: - I’m an Oral Surgeon Now, And Here’s What They Don’t Tell You About Dentistry - Why New Dental Schools Are Exploding — Here’s Why It’s Actually a Problem - “You Don’t Have to Be a Jerk to Be a Surgeon” - The Real Reason Dentists Specialize (It’s Not For the Money) - Why Sedation Dentistry Is Safe — And Why Some Doctors Hate It Top 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #90 Q&A: 1st - Owen, @owen.2.4 2nd – John Goodman, DDS, @johngoodmandds 3rd – @halfkegg 4th – Diandler, @diandler143 5th – Alexis Perez Cadena, @alexisperezcadena 6th - Cody, @cody05724 7th - @summer.lovin2 8th - Goober, @matheusmaximiliantheiii 9th - @rakheebhasin 10th - Orlando, @orlando12454 Quotes & Wisdom: 13:55 — “That is absolutely wrong… you don’t have to be a jerk to be a surgeon… not in today’s day and age.” 19:05 — “If you can’t handle the complications of any procedure, you should not be doing them.” 21:05 — “It’s not better patient care… something to consider.” 29:55 — “Any career path is bad if you’re in it for the money… your values aren’t balanced with purpose.” 40:15 — “Aim for reach programs for your externships… they get to learn what you’re like… and their program name goes on your resume.” 43:05 — “You shouldn’t have to have someone convince you… get more exposure and determine which one aligns more with what you want.” 12:10 — “Show them the utmost interest… without bragging—just show growth since your interview day.” 11:40 — “If you’re going to buy a car or a watch… let your investments be the thing that buys it.” Questions: 00:45 — “Are you from Boston? I’m trying to guess where your accent is from.” 10:05 — “Is specializing not worth it if your parent is a GP and ready to hand over their practice?” 11:20 — “I’m on the waitlist for my top dental school. Advice?” 12:40 — “Endo versus OS — stuck between the two.” 14:20 — “Thoughts on New York’s new Yeshiva Dental School, three-year fast paced program?” 23:55 — “How would I know my bottom wisdom teeth are close to the nerve in the jaw?” 27:35 — “What are your thoughts on doing procedures and providing sedation at the same time?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel My watch in this episode = Filippo Loreti Moonphase - 2.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    48 min
  2. Which Wisdom Teeth Cause More Swelling?

    13H AGO

    Which Wisdom Teeth Cause More Swelling?

    📍It’s 2026, I just took the board exam 2/3/26 and I am officially back to the grindstone of real life now! Been waiting years for this moment, I’m excited for the projects I have underway: 👨‍⚕️I work at All County Oral Surgery in Melville on Long Island, NY. I’m an associate surgeon here & working toward a personal goal of becoming a partner one day. Outside of dentistry, I have side projects & companies to bring my passions to life, including mentorship, education, and life strategy, and I obnoxiously share a lot of content on it all as I go hahahaha 👉 Keep an eye out for my weekly TikTok LIVE Q&A Session (usually Sunday evenings) and the monthly Q&A session on Instagram (end of every month). Let me know how I can help you 🌎 *** PreDent Mentor Map is now LIVE, at predentmentormap.org ! *** it’s a free resource for predental students to use for data on every dental school, and to connect with current dental students for personalized mentoring. 🙋🏼‍♂️ If you’re an organization or club at a school and you’d like to discuss a partnership, event or conference, DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn- that is the best way to contact me directly ❤️ MOST importantly: THANK YOU. Mentoring is what got me here, and it is how I’ll help you achieve your dream goals as best I can. You are a MASSIVE part of this journey to me, more than you know 🤠 Sincerely, Brendan @doctorgallagher 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    18 sec
  3. “Is 35 Too Old For Oral Surgery Residency?”

    2D AGO

    “Is 35 Too Old For Oral Surgery Residency?”

    🎙️ Clip from TikTok LIVE #89 👉 Full episode on Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube Channel 🏆 Top 5 Longest Viewers of the TikTok LIVE get a shoutout in the caption 🗓️ I do TikTok LIVE’s usually on Sunday evenings randomly between 6:00-9:30pm EST (or Monday evenings, if I’m in the OR or presenting early Monday morning) so stay tuned on my TikTok @doctorgallagher_ 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    9 sec
  4. BackTeeth Boys Podcast Ep. 4 - Dose of Dental Podcast #208 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    4D AGO

    BackTeeth Boys Podcast Ep. 4 - Dose of Dental Podcast #208 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    Top 5 Topics: - Wisdom Teeth Horror Stories - Nerve Injury & Lawsuits: The Dental Procedure Nobody Warns You About - 2-Stage Wisdom Tooth Removal (Coronectomy): The ‘Safer’ Option When Close To The Nerve? - Sinus Complications After Upper Tooth Extractions - Hidden Bone Infections: ‘Lumpy Jaw’ + The Weird Diagnosis Clue BackTeeth Boys Band Members: - Dr. Serv Wahan - Seattle, Washington - Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour - Toronto, Canada - Dr. Joe Doctora - Nashville, Tennessee - Dr. Brendan Gallagher - Long Island, New York Quotes & Wisdom: (08:12) “If you do enough extractions… you’re gonna end up seeing pretty much every complication.” (09:49) “If it’s not healing well… I usually would do a biopsy… and look for clues like sulfur granules.” (12:31) “The scary thing about Actino… it’s commensal… you already have it—then it overgrows and infects bone.” (34:19) “Communicate, over-communicate, communicate some more.” (34:56–36:09) “That ‘barely peeking’ wisdom tooth is a food trap… kicking it down the road can do more harm than good.” (38:58–39:27) “You’re young and healthy now… you don’t know what the future is gonna bring… what if it flares up in your late 60s/70s?” Questions: (06:21) “If you take out the distal upper molar and you get a 5–6 mm sinus opening, do you still take the adjacent tooth that’s on the treatment plan… or stop/repair and come back?” (16:09) “For very high, fully bony maxillary third molars, what incision design(s) do you use now… and what are you trying to avoid (like recession/tearing)?” (23:11) “With a contra-angle (after training on straight handpieces), how are you sectioning disto-angular wisdom teeth now—what’s your go-to technique?” (32:40) “How do you guys approach coronectomy in those ‘30s/40s, nerve-intimate wisdom tooth’ cases—how do you treatment plan and consent it?” (47:22) “If the IAN is high-riding and in your path, how do you know if the nerve is buccal vs lingual without a CBCT?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #208 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 1.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    1 hr
  5. #1 Best Way To Study For The CBSE Test:

    4D AGO

    #1 Best Way To Study For The CBSE Test:

    🎙️ Clip from the January 2025, Monthly Insta Story Q&A sessions I do at the end of every month- stay tuned the last week of the month on my Instagram @doctorgallagher 🙌 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    14 sec
  6. You Want To Work As A Dentist In The United States?

    5D AGO

    You Want To Work As A Dentist In The United States?

    🎙️ Clip from the January 2025, Monthly Insta Story Q&A sessions I do at the end of every month- stay tuned the last week of the month on my Instagram @doctorgallagher 🙌 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    17 sec
  7. Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic @doctorjacci - Dose of Dental Podcast #207 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    6D AGO

    Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic @doctorjacci - Dose of Dental Podcast #207 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    Top Topics: - Wisdom teeth: the ‘perfect’ patient + what surgeons actually love (and fear) about the procedure - The drill debate: straight vs contra-angle—why some tools ‘cut like butter’ and others don’t - Sedation + numbing secrets: the #1 mistake that causes the ‘rodeo’ and how pros prevent it - Implants talk: immediate implants, ‘sexy’ X-rays, and what makes an implant stable Quotes & Wisdom: “It’s quality over quantity. You don’t just need to be there to be there.” (04:40–04:53) “Every day of the week can be productive.” (05:14–05:33) “Thursday is the sweet spot.” (context: recovery window + efficiency) (05:14–06:09) “I slowed down to be sure the local actually takes effect… I will not cut until it has been like 8–10 minutes.” (29:32–30:52) “It makes the sedation smoother… if you give the local more time to work, I’ve had a decrease in rodeos.” (30:52–32:26) “I need to start learning how to preserve bone… not just going to town with this drill just to get the tooth out.” (26:22–26:40) “I irrigate the crap out of the extraction socket… the bone dust is what causes a subperiosteal infection.” (36:47–37:28) “The music has to be at the level where when I’m concentrating, I can completely block it out… then it comes back on.” (1:02:08–1:02:40) “One of the cool perks about being a surgeon… the surgeon default gets to pick the music in the OR.” (1:03:36–1:04:09) Questions: 10:29 — “Which drill/handpiece do you use—contra-angle or straight handpiece?” 24:10 — “What’s your approach when you’re doing an immediate implant—do you use periotomes… how do you conservatively remove that tooth?” 26:50 — “Have you ever tried drilling the osteotomy first before removing the tooth/roots?” 29:00 — “For a straightforward ASA I, full bony impacted thirds—what’s your sequence of local anesthesia?” 38:10 — “Do you close your wisdom teeth with chromic? Do you close all of them—one or two stitches—primary closure… what’s your take?” 49:33 — “What are your top 3 favorite Christmas movies?” 55:56 - “What are some of your top Morgan Wallen songs?” 1:00:27 - “What’s your OR playlist?” 1:06:53 - “What kind of car do you drive?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #207 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 12.2025 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    1h 12m
  8. “Can I Keep This Tooth If I Don’t Feel Anything?”

    6D AGO

    “Can I Keep This Tooth If I Don’t Feel Anything?”

    📍It’s 2026, I just took the board exam 2/3/26 and I am officially back to the grindstone of real life now! Been waiting years for this moment, I’m excited for the projects I have underway: 👨‍⚕️I work at All County Oral Surgery in Melville on Long Island, NY. I’m an associate surgeon here & working toward a personal goal of becoming a partner one day. Outside of dentistry, I have side projects & companies to bring my passions to life, including mentorship, education, and life strategy, and I obnoxiously share a lot of content on it all as I go hahahaha 👉 Keep an eye out for my weekly TikTok LIVE Q&A Session (usually Sunday evenings) and the monthly Q&A session on Instagram (end of every month). Let me know how I can help you 🌎 *** PreDent Mentor Map is now LIVE, at predentmentormap.org ! *** it’s a free resource for predental students to use for data on every dental school, and to connect with current dental students for personalized mentoring. 🙋🏼‍♂️ If you’re an organization or club at a school and you’d like to discuss a partnership, event or conference, DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn- that is the best way to contact me directly ❤️ MOST importantly: THANK YOU. Mentoring is what got me here, and it is how I’ll help you achieve your dream goals as best I can. You are a MASSIVE part of this journey to me, more than you know 🤠 Sincerely, Brendan @doctorgallagher 🔗 Links to my platforms: https://linktr.ee/doctorgallagher/ #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

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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 🤙

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  • Creator
    Brendan Gallagher, DDS
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brendan Gallagher, DDS
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