Dr. Dez Brown - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #112

Full Podcast Title: “‘BE THE HARDEST WORKER IN THE ROOM:’ From Jamaica to Life Changing Success, Dr. Dez Brown’s Journey of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery”

Questions:

(00:02) Did you know that everyone has good things to say about you?

(00:27) How are you doing today? What's going on?

(02:35) What's your favorite reggae song?

(04:22) What's that playlist called on Spotify?

(05:15) Did you know we talked for two hours at Amos?

(06:44) What are we trying to get out of life? What are we expecting?

(18:19) What procedures did you do today?

(21:40) How was your journey from Jamaica to the United States?

(32:24) How did you convince your wife to move to Indiana?

(36:43) What was the one thing that clicked for you to become the hardest worker in the room?

(45:15) What's your favorite procedure to do?

(52:12) What are your thoughts on AI in dentistry?

(54:54) What are your thoughts on the Cybertruck?

(56:10) What did you drive today?

(57:17) What's your favorite car to drive?

(1:04:02) What's your wife's favorite car to drive?

(1:05:06) Do you feel like you're the combination of the oral surgeon and orthodontist you met?

Quotes & Wisdom:

"It's intentional. It's intentional." – Des Brown emphasizes the deliberate effort behind his success and reputation (00:17).

"The goal is to not drop any one of them." – Des Brown compares life to juggling balls, each representing priorities (15:57).

"Nobody will outwork me." – Des’s turning point in residency, a testament to his work ethic and determination (39:11).

"Your coach will never say that anybody outworks you." – Advice to his children on always being the hardest worker (40:29).

"Life is like juggling balls, and each ball has a priority." – Des’s analogy on balancing family, work, and health (15:57).

"Normal is not an option." – Des’s personal mantra on striving for excellence in everything he does (41:49).

"If you want to be a pushcart driver in Jamaica, you must be the best pushcart driver." – Wisdom from his parents about excelling no matter the circumstances (41:35).

"I think the difference between all of us is being able to play the cards you're dealt." – On adapting to life’s challenges and making the most of situations (36:43).

Stories & Topics:

(03:23) Music preferences in the OR – Des Brown talks about playing specific music for patients in the operating room.

(09:59) Des’s journey of working 75 hours a week for 9 years – Story about his intense work-life balance.

(10:56) Switching to administrative work for more family time – Story of his decision to take a VP role for better life balance.

(18:39) Recent cases: Ludwig’s angina and general dentist complications – Des talks about the challenging cases he handled recently.

(21:48) Des’s journey from Jamaica to the U.S. – His path from wanting to be an orthodontist to becoming an oral surgeon.

(36:43) Des’s turning point in residency – The moment in residency when he decided to double down and become the hardest worker.

(40:29) Advice to his children on hard work – Teaching his kids that nobody should ever outwork them.

(45:15) Des’s favorite procedures – Complex trauma and large dental reconstructions are his favorite types of surgeries.

(54:54) Thoughts on the Cybertruck – Des shares his opinion on the build quality and impression of the Cybertruck.

(56:10) Cars he drives and their significance – Discussion about his Range Rover, Bentley, and Lamborghini Aventador.

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #112

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Dr. Brown’s Watch = Chopard

10.2024

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