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Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
Hosted by Brendan Gallagher, DDS · EN
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome!
I’d like to introduce you to my podcast on discussions of dentistry, oral surgery, marketing/branding, mentoring, quotes on positivity and more.
It’s a compilation of all the audio of my content and some exclusive, podcast-only stuff for my podcast family :) thank you for joining me here as it means more to me than you know 🙏
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Dr. Howard Ochs @the.implant.doc - Dose of Dental Podcast #245 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
5d ago00:44:16Tap to summarizeTop 5 Topics:- The Future of Dentistry Is Here: Morning Surgery, Afternoon Smile- How 3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Dental Implants Forever- The Implant Secret That Completely Changed This Surgeon's Career- The Biggest Implant Mistakes That Dentists Still Make- 30 Years of Experience... and He's Still Learning Every Day To Become A Better Oral SurgeonQuotes & Wisdom:08:13 — "We were able to extract a tooth, place an implant, and 3D print him a tooth... it blew his mind."09:05 — "Morning surgery and afternoon smiles."13:30 — "My highest responsibility is to the patient."17:32 — "One of the most important factors for success in implant dentistry is a stable blood clot."20:16 — "Trying to design one implant for every situation is like playing an entire round of golf with one club."25:41 — "I've been doing this for 30 years, and I'm still trying to become better at extractions."26:32 — "If you took a photograph and simply deleted the tooth—that's what an atraumatic extraction should look like."Questions:03:37 — Why would you have chosen the 6-year OMFS pathway instead of the 4-year pathway?04:15 — What procedures did you perform today? Can you give us some insight into what a modern implant practice looks like?06:00 — Do you insert the restorations yourself, or do you have someone in-house who handles that part?08:43 — When you're placing an immediate implant in the aesthetic zone, do you deliver the temporary restoration that same day?10:35 — What are the 2 or 3 biggest principles you focus on when placing an anterior immediate implant?22:16 — What's the shortest implant size that the AnyRidge implant comes in?22:41 — What sutures do you prefer when placing implants, especially with your minimally invasive approach?24:19 — How are you able to perform flapless full-arch surgery without doing bone reduction, especially when delivering zirconia restorations?40:20 — Looking back over your career, what advice would you give a young oral surgeon who wants to build an exceptional practice?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #245My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Limited Edition Panda- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
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“Most give up too soon, not because the dream was impossible, but because they stopped looking at it
6d ago00:11:12Tap to summarize*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.27.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Most give up too soon, not because the dream was impossible, but because they stopped looking at it.” - Napoleon Hill#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
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What’s your favorite weekly escapism?
1w ago00:07:21Tap to summarize*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.24.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: What’s your favorite weekly escapism? Is it exercise, cooking, reading, movie night, shopping, a cold beer, a long drive or planning the next vacation?Or working in itself? I’m curious- I’ll include all answers on tomorrow’s podcast#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
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I Was Terminated From My First Job As An Oral Surgeon... Here's What Happened Next | Wisdom Teeth, AI & The Truth About Dentistry
1w ago00:25:34Tap to summarizeTop 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 ChangedTop 12 Viewers on DOS DIENTES Episode 4 Q&A:1st - Alex, @alexkrivi2nd – @kaitlynmg0133rd – @me_la_pelas_2.04th – Jasmin, @jaszy.main5th – ap, @aanna.pradoo6th – Ahmed Abdlkakidir, @ahmed5_407th – @thegamerguide058th – Sara, @sarasagal9th – Destiny, @destinymarie906910th - @dental.hut_11th - @l2p.1 12th - baby, @crybabywaawaaQuotes & 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 104Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono- 7.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
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“My rule through college and dental school was simple: No C’s - only A’s and B’s.”
1w ago00:11:45Tap to summarize*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.23.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “My rule through college and dental school was simple: No C’s - only A’s and B’s.”- from DOS DIENTES Episode 4#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
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“Reward yourself later- don’t let your lifestyle grow faster than your income…”
2w ago00:09:50Tap to summarize*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.22.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: “Invest in your education. Reward yourself later - but don’t let your lifestyle grow faster than your income. Save first.”- from Dose of Dental Podcast 244 with Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour @therealtoothdr2.0#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
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Is Dental School Debt Worth It? The Truth About Debt, AI, Investing & My Financial Plan As A Dentist
2w ago00:42:28Tap to summarizeTop 5 Topics:- The Hidden Truth About Dentistry No One Talks About- Why High-Income Professionals Still Need Smart Investments - The Career Mistake That Almost Cost Me Everything- AI Is Changing Education and Healthcare Forever- Mentorship Is More Valuable Than TalentTop 12 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 103 Q&A:1st - JuliaJayBird1023, @crazycatperson20212nd – @emmacrocker293rd – Deshawn “D.A. GOAT”, @justdeshawn64th – @superduster975th – @henliiiii_6th – prad, @prad20047th – @bgnocal8th – SOULE, @fromsoule9th – @ponytailfullofpoop10th - @iwest9811th - summer, @bokutosbeefybootycheeks12th - musa, @musa688Quotes & Wisdom:13:24 - "Dentistry is expensive, but worth it— if you go into it with a game plan."15:42 - "They're going to teach you dentistry in dental school. They're not going to teach you how to survive as a dentist."15:42 - "Biologic width is important... but biologic width doesn't pay your bills."15:42 - "Your life isn't just all teeth and dentistry."15:42 - "It's not all about getting the next test score done. It's about setting yourself up for a life you're excited to live."27:37 - "The first 3 years after graduation shape how you'll practice for the next 30 years."28:57 - "Your first job might not be your end-all, be-all."31:38 - "I didn't buy a luxury car—I invested my life savings into an investment property."34:15 - "Dentistry is my profession, but I'm not planning to build my retirement from dentistry alone."37:03 - "A job is a job. Your retirement portfolio is built through investments."Questions:02:55 – Is going to an Ivy League dental school actually the best path if your goal is to become an oral & maxillofacial surgeon?13:24 – Is dentistry still worth it in 2026 with rising student debt and increasing corporate influence?25:18 – Should you become a specialist, or remain a general dentist with advanced continuing education?28:57 – What is the biggest reality check new dentists face after graduation?31:38 – What was your first major investment after residency, and why did you choose real estate instead of luxury purchases?34:15 – Where is the dental profession headed over the next 20–30 years?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 7.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
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Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour @therealtoothdr2.0 - Dose of Dental Podcast #244 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
2w ago01:16:38Tap to summarizeTop 5 Topics:- The Hidden Cost of Success: Working 7 Days a Week Doing Oral Surgery- The Cases Nobody Else Wants: Inside the Hardest Wisdom Tooth Surgeries- How One Investment Mistake Cost Over $500,000- Why Dental Insurance Is Breaking Dentistry- How Social Media Is Changing Dentistry ForeverQuotes & Wisdom:9:36 — "Complications happen—even to surgeons who perform these procedures every single day. You're never the only one."1:02:26 — "That one Instagram story disappears in 24 hours. The same educational case on LinkedIn could help thousands of professionals for years."1:03:34 — "Use AI to organize your knowledge so you can spend more time teaching people instead of formatting posts."1:08:00 — "I never started social media to get likes or followers."1:08:08 — "I've been incredibly fortunate to learn from world-class mentors, so whatever knowledge was shared with me, I want to pass on to others."1:08:56 — "If I've helped someone else's career with my content by even 5%, I'll take that every single time."1:13:04 — "Even when you think you're avoiding the DSO model... sometimes you're still in it, whether you like it or not."Questions:02:03 — "How many offices do you work at in a month's time?"29:50 — "You're working 7 days a week—how do you balance work, workouts, recovery, and the rest of your life?"34:54 — "What's your favorite investment strategy?"42:07 — "What's your local anesthesia protocol today, and has it changed over the years?"47:16 — "When you're taking out 4 wisdom teeth, which one do you remove first—and why?"52:02 — "What have you learned about preventing lingual nerve injuries that every oral surgeon should know?"Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #244My watch in this episode = Citizen Cal 2100 Limited Edition PandaDr. Amir’s watch in this episode = Rolex Daytona- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
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“I changed my life’s personal savings from predominantly stocks & crypto to real estate last month”
2w ago00:40:31Tap to summarize*PODCAST EXCLUSIVE* - 7.19.26- An audio elaboration of this Threads/X quote, thought, or idea I just posted: I changed my life’s personal savings from predominantly stocks & crypto to real estate last month. A new chapter begins… I’ll cont. to monitor VOO & BTC daily on my lock screen. 2026 is the year of profound change & growth 💪#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
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Dr. Patrick Monahan @docmonomfs - Dose of Dental Podcast #243 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
2w ago01:03:16Tap to summarizeTop 5 Topics:- The Truth About Life After Residency - Building a Million-Dollar Practice & Becoming a Partner- The Hidden Art of Sedation- The Surgery That Can Completely Change Your Face- Why Great Mentorship Creates Extraordinary CareersQuotes & Wisdom:05:52 "It took me a full year to finally feel like I hit my stride."16:33 "He involved me in every step of building the new office—even while I was still just an associate."22:04 "You'll probably learn more in your first year out of residency than during all of your years of surgical training."26:21 "Jaw surgery can truly change someone's life—for the better—for the rest of their life."27:48 "Even though reimbursement isn't ideal, we still offer these surgeries because they genuinely help patients."35:38 "You never really know how someone is going to respond to anesthesia until you begin."36:20 "Sometimes less is more. Sedation is about understanding the patient in front of you, not just following a recipe."Questions:05:48 "How are you feeling now that you're 2 years out of residency? When did you finally feel like you hit your stride?"08:34 "Why don't you perform surgeries in the afternoon? What's the reasoning behind that system?"10:30 "How does your partnership track work, and why is it one of the fastest buy-in models you've seen?"28:17 "What procedures make up your everyday practice, and which ones do you enjoy the most?"31:20 "What is your current IV sedation protocol, and how has it evolved over the past 2 years?"37:00 "Walk us through your wisdom tooth surgery technique—from anesthesia to extraction."Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #243My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date (Blue)- 6.2026#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast
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