The Truth About Dental School, My DAT Score, Dentistry vs. Medicine Quality of Life, Leadership & The Future Dentistry

Top 3 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #36 Q&A:

1st - Luke, @pre.dental.student

2nd - Nicole, @nmaloney225

3rd – Kayla Lampp, @kaylalampp

Questions:

00:10 - What was your DAT score?

01:12 - How did you study for the DAT?

02:58 - How many interviews and acceptances did you have?

06:27 - Did you break up with your partner during dental school?

08:15 - Ways to set yourself up for dental school as a freshman?

09:45 - Thoughts on the University of Pennsylvania dental school?

11:50 - How many OMS interviews are needed to feel safe for matching?

13:55 - Is there a chance of getting in with a 13 academic average?

20:12 - What was your GPA?

26:29 - How can you be a good leader as a dentist?

32:40 - What are your thoughts on DSOs?

Quotes & Wisdom:

On Leadership in Dentistry (26:45): "I'm not going to call them my staff. I'm going to call them my team… coordinating with the team and communicating effectively is how you can be a good leader; leading by example."

On Dentistry's Future (32:00): "The incentive should be to see more patients, to get more care for patients that need it… the profession is losing that." - Healthcare needs to incentivize treatment better from the bottom up: by financially incentivizing preventative care we can prevent the worst from happening.

On Purpose and Fulfillment (34:30): "If I could leave with one quote, it's that I want to leave the room better than when I walked into it. Looking back, I want to say, 'You know, it was worth it. I gave my all.'"

Stories & Topics:

Breakdown of DAT Scores and Study Tips (02:52)

Insights on Dental School Applications and Acceptances (05:13)

Personal Experiences at Stony Brook and Various Dental Schools (07:40)

Observations on the State of Dental Education and Student Loan Debt (10:38)

Discussion of Dental School Culture and Challenges in Different Schools (13:16)

Career Paths in Dentistry, Dentistry vs. Medicine (15:44)

Detailed Look into Leadership and Team Building in a Dental Practice (26:19)

Concerns on the Future of Dental Education and Residency Requirements (29:00)

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- TikTok LIVE #36

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10.2024

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