Oral Surgeon Salaries, Avoiding Burnout in Dentistry, Relationships in Dental School & Residency, Dentistry > Medicine

TikTok LIVE #34

Full Podcast Title: “Oral Surgeon Salaries, Avoiding Burnout in Dentistry, Relationships in Dental School & Residency, Dentistry > Medicine”

Top 3 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #34 Q&A:

1st - Aaron @aaaminoo

2nd - Future_Dr_Dani @future_dr_dani

3rd – el3rofi @el3rofi

1. Questions Asked:

(00:00) How much do oral surgeons make?

(03:15) What did you get your four-year degree in?

(04:15) How can I decide if I want to do general dentistry or OMFS?

(04:45) Do schools look down on community college prerequisites?

(05:30) Tips for not getting burnt out in grad school?

(07:45) Do you think becoming an OS is worth it or stay a dentist?

(09:20) Do schools look down on community college prerequisites (repeated)?

(11:00) How to decide between general dentistry and OMFS?

(11:23) When would you recommend starting studying for the CBSE?

(15:17) How to maintain a relationship in OMFS residency?

(16:45) How did you decide between dentistry and medicine?

(18:30) Is it true that OMFS residency causes a lot of divorces?

(19:45) How to project revenue as an oral surgeon?

(22:20) How do you feel about general dentists using CBCT technology?

(24:15) Can a wisdom tooth be used to make a bridge?

(27:02) What's your average daily production?

(30:20) Do OMFS residency positions go unmatched and how can those get filled?

(33:30) Tips for maintaining romantic relationships in dental school or residency?

(36:50) What are the pros and cons of OMFS residency?

(40:35) How do you maintain a work-life balance in OMFS?

(41:45) Should I focus on paying off loans early or invest in a practice?

(47:30) How to manage stress or burnout in dental school?

(52:12) Have you ever farted during surgery?

2. Topics & Stories:

(00:00) Introduction and Personal Insights (including references to Swedish House Mafia)

(00:52) Understanding Dental Salaries and Contracts (base salary vs. percentage of collections)

(02:52) Choosing Between General Dentistry and Specialization (shadowing and observing to make decisions)

(05:52) Managing Burnout in Graduate School (balancing work with personal life)

(07:45) Navigating Dental School Challenges (grades, shadowing, and personal experience)

(09:50) Personal Experience with CBSE Preparation (study timeline, scores)

(15:17) The Importance of Relationships in Residency (balancing residency with relationships)

(16:45) Career Choices: Dentistry vs. Medicine (why dentistry was chosen)

(30:12) Funny Story About Beer Chugging Contest on a Cruise (competitive personality and humor)

(34:00) Reflecting on Student Loan Repayments vs. Investing in a Practice (debating where to put early earnings)

(40:35) Balancing Work-Life in OMFS Residency (work-life balance, future practice plans)

(45:50) Perspectives on Learning from Smart People (influence of Elon Musk and self-education through podcasts)

3. Quotes & Wisdom:

(06:45) "Make sure you're doing what you're happy doing. If you're not happy, reevaluate."

(08:10) "Don't let grades get you down. Dentistry is a lot more than grades."

(15:45) "Your significant other should be a rock, not paper or scissors."

(16:30) "Relationships are a collaboration. They help you, and you help them."

(19:45) "Money will follow good work. Focus on treating patients right."

(40:35) "It's not about making as much money as possible—it's about building a reputation."

(45:50) "Learn from the smartest people in the world; it's all free online—why wouldn't you?"

(47:30) "Burnout happens, but you need to find joy in what you're doing, whether it's running or a podcast."

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- TikTok LIVE #34

Watch worn in this episode = Citizen Black Chrono H500-S078199

10.2024

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