I Was Terminated From My First Job As An Oral Surgeon... Here's What Happened Next | Wisdom Teeth, AI & The Truth About Dentistry

Top 5 Topics:

- The Dark Side of Dental & Surgical Training

- The TRUTH About Wisdom Teeth Recovery

- Is Dentistry Still Worth It in 2026?

- Will AI Replace Healthcare Workers?

- Fired... Then Everything Changed

Top 12 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 4 Q&A:

1st - Alex, @alexkrivi

2nd – @kaitlynmg013

3rd – @me_la_pelas_2.0

4th – Jasmin, @jaszy.main

5th – ap, @aanna.pradoo

6th – Ahmed Abdlkakidir, @ahmed5_40

7th – @thegamerguide05

8th – Sara, @sarasagal

9th – Destiny, @destinymarie9069

10th - @dental.hut_

11th - @l2p.1

12th - baby, @crybabywaawaa

Quotes & Wisdom:

08:55 — "Being a little behind doesn't mean you're late or wrong—it's just a different path."

09:10 — "Get enough exposure before committing to dentistry. Make sure it's truly something you want to do."

13:55 — "Extern at reach programs, not your safety programs. One great week can earn you an interview you never expected."

18:20 — "I don't think AI is going to replace nurses. It should reduce administrative load so healthcare workers can be paid more and patients can pay less."

21:10 — "My rule through college and dental school was simple: no C's—only A's and B's."

22:35 — "Corner duplexes are great investments because each unit can have its own driveway, creating more privacy and increasing rental value."

Questions:

00:40 — What brand of dental implants do you place, and why do you prefer them?

09:30 — OMFS residency is so toxic. I want to quit. What would you tell someone going through that?

13:45 — Which OMFS externships would you recommend to maximize the chances of matching into residency?

17:10 — How many days should you wait before using the irrigation syringe after wisdom tooth removal?

18:15 — Do you think AI will reduce nursing jobs or change healthcare employment?

22:00 — Should I have all 5 wisdom teeth removed at the same time?

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 104

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- 7.2026

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