Dr. Lora Parker @drloraparker - Dose of Dental Podcast #247 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

Top 5 Topics:

- She Took Her Oral Boards Days Before Going Into Labor

- From Associate to Full Practice Owner in 2 Years — Here's The Key That Nobody Tells You

- The "Million Dollar Mistake"? Oral Surgeons Debate 4-Year vs 6-Year Residency

- "I Set My Own Hours Now" — Oral Surgeon Reveals Real Perks of Private Practice

- Busting the "Oral Surgeons Are Rough and Cold" Stereotype

Quotes & Wisdom:

03:52 - "I was so stressed about those boards... but then when everything happened with my daughter, that put things into perspective."

06:51 - "I always ask permission... some parents are like, my child has a choice, this is their body, don't force them. So I do my best to respect that."

20:14 - "When one door closes, another one opens. Even though it wasn't what I expected, it ended up being amazing."

39:51 - "Work-life balance does not have to be a sacrifice."

Questions:

06:26 - "What are some of your tips, tricks, I could learn from you about working with parents and kids."

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #247

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

- 6.2026

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