"Should I Take On Debt For Dental School?" Overcoming Insecurities, How To Vote This Year, Interviews Are Intellectual Skills, Not Intelligence Skills

Full Podcast Title: “Should I Take On Debt For Dental School? Overcoming Insecurities, How To Vote This Year, Interviews Are Intellectual Skills, Not Intelligence Skills”

Top 3 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #33 Q&A:

1st - SawitagainHelen, @sawitagain

2nd - Alex Shen, @shenalex600

3rd – Natalia, @natalia.baba

1. Questions Asked:

00:00 – Show us your Daytona? (Trin Din)

02:35 – Deviated septum requiring nasal lift for implant? (Helen)

07:41 – What were your DAT scores to get into dental school? (Ronald)

09:45 – Is a dental crown better than a filling if the tooth is slightly fractured? (Wild Horse)

12:18 – Do you need a DDS plus DMD for OMFS residency? (Rhonda)

18:35 – Is a dental crown better than a filling for a fractured tooth?

24:50 – Why is dentistry separate from medicine? (Shlaed by Luz)

27:15 – How much debt are you in? (Random Onion)

33:45 – How to ace a dental school interview? (Grace Morazz)

37:20 – Would you ever do a Zoom meeting to talk about your path with my dental club? (TheGreatKid)

42:05 – Do you think there will eventually be better alternatives to dentures? (User 3141)

43:55 – Thoughts on perio and the future of the field? (User 1471)

45:35 – How to secure a dental school interview? (Dot)

52:00 – Do you want to pursue a fellowship after OMFS? (Julius Mendoza)

56:20 – What are your thoughts on Trump? (Nina Bina)

59:50 – Is it worth doing OMFS non-cat to gain experience as a general dentist? (Mohammed Ansar)

01:05:00 – How to stand out in an OMFS residency interview? (Caroline)

2. Topics & Stories:

00:00 – Introduction and Live Interaction

02:35 – Discussion on deviated septum and nasal lift for dental implants

04:20 – Beer recommendation and the story of Trojanator beer from Lancaster, PA

06:00 – Residency insights, signing with All County Oral Surgery, and work schedules

09:45 – Dental school interview tips and personal experiences with residency

10:25 – Discussion on the debt in dentistry and career considerations

12:59 – The future of dentistry and aspirations for private practice ownership

14:45 – Thoughts on separating dentistry from medicine and insurance systems

15:48 – Thoughts on Trump and political boundaries in professional life

17:00 – The role of chief resident and the importance of respect in residency

20:00 – Zygomatic implants and surgical advancements in dentistry

25:00 – Importance of continuous education and advice on passing dental school math prerequisites

33:45 – How to ace a dental school interview

45:35 – Securing a dental school interview and application tips

56:20 – Politically neutral advice on forming an informed voting decision

3. Quotes & Wisdom:

"It's not intelligent skills necessary, it's more intellectual skills." – On dental school interviews, Brendan emphasizes the importance of connecting with the interviewer on a personal level.

"You have to have some self-awareness to say, do you manage money well?" – Discussing financial discipline in dentistry, Brendan advises young dentists to be mindful of their spending habits.

"I recommend dentistry to anyone who's interested in working with patients, working with people." – Highlighting the interpersonal aspect of dentistry as a key driver for career satisfaction.

"I want to set up a system where we don't have to answer to investors." – Brendan's vision for a surgeon-led practice that prioritizes patient care over financial profit, a model that aligns with his long-term aspirations.

"It's not about either side. This is about you doing the best thing you can do for an informed decision." – On political neutrality, Brendan encourages people to listen to all sides before making a voting decision.

"You grow up with what skin you're born in." – Reflecting on personal identity and overcoming insecurities about appearance and accent.

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- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

Watch worn in this episode = Citizen Chrono H500-S078199

9.22.24