$350-750K Oral Surgeon Salaries, Oral Cancer Warning Signs, Dental School Map, Student Debt Disaster, Private Equity in Healthcare Ban?

Top 5 Topics:

- Oral Surgeon Salaries Revealed

- Oral Cancer Warning Signs Everyone Should Know

- The $750,000 Student Loan Disaster (Buying Rolexes While in Debt!)

- Private Equity Taking Over Healthcare (Political Decoy?)

Top 15 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 119 Q&A:

1st – @arhumkkkk

2nd – K, @kkarrissaa

3rd – @nonuser165

4th – kam, @this.is.kamel0

5th – @emmac623

6th – Erin, @gobragh317

7th – Daps' Studios, @daps_studioss

8th – @adam.aluzri

9th – @smilesbyabdo

10th – @laloo909

11th – JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson2021

12th – @mangokyle

13th – @gmgreg17

14th – Ablahi, @loiytdg456

15th – Manav Arora, @manavarora105

Top Quotes & Wisdom:

"These red flags are problems. These problems do need to get solved, and we need to solve them in a timely manner." — 08:34

"The best way you can start by making a change in the world is by working on yourself." — 20:00

"If you are a responsible person saving and budgeting your finances, you're gonna be just fine." — 21:13

"An owner of any job or business, you have the ultimate autonomy." — 29:23

"I think everyone could have their own podcast if you're thinking about it — I think you should go for it." — 37:30

"Use social media to mentor others." — 37:30

Top Questions:

01:44 — "Do you think the amount of people leaving/retiring dentistry makes up for the people entering?"

04:20 — "What are some interesting subspecialties that OMFS can get into?"

14:52 — "What would you say is the most complex case you've worked on during your OMFS training and career?"

17:06 — "Any tips on social media as a dentist? I'm a D4 just starting to get it rolling."

20:00 — "Those 3 red flags you mentioned — is the ADA the only organization that can really improve things?"

21:13 — "I'm a junior studying biomedical engineering with no loans — wondering if I should go into debt for dental school?"

31:32 — "Thoughts on the possible new bill about banning PE takeover in healthcare?"

34:10 — "How much do OMFS get paid — production percentage, salary, or hourly?"

34:10 — "I got an interview at Midwestern Illinois coming up — what's your best interview advice?"

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Chrono Limited Edition Panda

9.2026

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