Why I Chose Oral Surgery, Tips for Acing Exams, Work-Life Balance, Botox for TMJ/TMD, 4-Year vs 6-Year Oral Surgery Residency

Full Podcast Title: “Choosing Oral Surgery, Tips for Acing Exams, Work-Life Balance, Botox for TMJ/TMD, 4-Year vs 6-Year Oral Surgery Residency”

Top 3 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE Q&A #27:

1st - @hhm1229

2nd - @maryrichardson91

3rd - @ronald.chennn

1. Questions Proposed:

02:42 - Did you know in dental school you'd want to go to OMFS?

06:43 - What were your biggest factors that played a role in your dental school admissions?

07:59 - What are some last-minute tips for taking the DAT, especially the day before the exam?

08:30 - Were you ever between medical and dental school after discovering your interest in surgery?

08:45 - Is there a difference between research hours and shadowing hours?

08:59 - What would you do study-wise the day before the exam?

09:11 - Tips for OMFS interviews this fall?

10:01 - Thoughts on using Botox for TMJ/TMD?

10:45 - Does paid assisting count as shadowing hours, or are they separate?

11:03 - Are four-year dental programs more competitive than six-year programs?

12:03 - How did you study in dental school?

12:40 - Is Quizlet better than Anki?

2. Topics Discussed & Stories Told:

02:01 - Preparing for Dental School Admissions and the DAT.

02:42 - Choosing Oral Surgery as a Specialty.

06:43 - Tips for Exam Preparation.

07:59 - Interviewing for OMFS Programs.

09:11 - Using Botox for TMJ/TMD.

11:03 - Competitiveness of Four-Year vs. Six-Year Dental Programs.

12:03 - Work-Life Balance in the Dental Profession.

12:15 - Study Techniques in Dental School: Quizlet vs. Anki.

3. Quotes & Inspiration, Motivation, and Wisdom

02:42 - "I shadowed an oral surgeon prior to starting dental school, and I knew I was very interested... During dental school, it solidified it 100%."

06:43 - "The day before the exam, definitely get a lot of carbs in, store up some energy, and get a great night's sleep... You're going to want to get up and your mind be in it."

08:30 - "It was disappointing that I felt like I let [my mentor] down, but I can't feel comfortable in going into a DSO. I need to get into private practice prior to exploring DSO and corporate options."

09:11 - "Botox is a conservative measure, a non-surgical approach, that can help relieve pressure and stress... but remember Botox doesn't last forever; it lasts about three to four months."

11:03 - "With rising tuition and loans, people don't want to spend extra years getting their MD when they're not going to use it 99% of the time in oral surgery."

12:03 - "Work-life balance is serious... You have to be intentional about how you manage it."

12:40 - "Quizlet was extremely helpful for me... That's how you remember it, by seeing the photo."

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- TikTok LIVE Q&A Session #27

Watch worn in this episode = Citizen Caliber 2100 Limited Edition Panda

8.14.24

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