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. 3d ago

    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
  2. 3d ago

    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
  3. 5d ago

    Dr. Patrick Monahan @docmonomfs - Dose of Dental Podcast #243 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

    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 Careers Quotes & 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 #243 My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date (Blue) - 6.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

    Dr. Patrick Monahan @docmonomfs - Dose of Dental Podcast #243 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
  4. Jul 15

    "I Got Fired... And I’m SO Glad I’m Gone | Career Advice, Workplace Culture & Becoming an Oral Surgeon”

    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, @charliemcguckin 2nd – Mar, @kenmar1985 3rd – @ultrahiato 4th – Yudron, @gyuden10 5th – @unknown777777892 6th – Victoria Victory, @victoriavictory86 7th – @l2king10 8th – Curtis, @bobaisyummi 9th – Bourbon Empire, @user2435142690 10th - @edawg580 11th - Nicolas Rodrigues, @_nico_rod_ 12th - elyse, @elyse_99 Quotes & 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 102 Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono - 6.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast #DOSDIENTES

    "I Got Fired... And I’m SO Glad I’m Gone | Career Advice, Workplace Culture & Becoming an Oral Surgeon”

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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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