How Much Do Oral Surgeons Make? Dental School Truths & Matching Into OMFS, Reconstructing Facial Trauma

Top 5 Topics:

- How Much Do Oral Surgeons Really Make After Residency?

- The TRUTH About Dental School and Matching Into OMFS

- Rebuilding Faces After Traumatic Accident Wounds & Subways Accidents

- Would I Do Oral Surgery All Over Again?

- Why Doctors Are Earning LESS Than Ever Before

Top 7 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #67 Q&A:

1st - Daniella, @daniella_0316

2nd – Dri, @2phoneadri

3rd – AnnetteMcbee, @annettemcbee

4th – @mikethebike1231

5th – @dat._.le

6th - @elierrrc

7th - Joel Kabera, @joelkabera

Quotes & Wisdom:

"Big money comes from entrepreneurship, not just being a doctor."

"Effective and efficient studying is key—higher grades in less time."

"Always go for it. Even if you don’t get into OMFS, you can still do something you love."

"Your CBSE score doesn’t define you. The rest of your app matters too."

"Use the gap year to travel, live, and reset—don’t burn out early."

"We should incentivize people to become doctors, dentists, and lawyers—professions that help society."

"Quizlet and Anki saved me in dental school—stop rewriting everything by hand."

"Try to study smarter, not harder—premium Quizlet with images and Q&A changed the game."

"Getting a percentage-based pay model is key. A fixed salary can cap your growth."

"Even if you have a tremor or some disability, don't give up. Try therapy, try medication—see what works."

"Audit your routine. Maximize your mornings. That’s where progress is built."

"Loans are just another investment—pay more upfront when you can."

"It’s not just about what we charge. It’s what insurance lets us collect that matters."

Questions:

"How much do you make post-residency?"

"Have you ever reconstructed a face after a gunshot wound?"

"What was your CBSE score?"

"Do residencies care about upward trending grades?"

"What are your thoughts on pass/fail dental schools—do they help with competitive residencies?"

"Is a 72 on the CBSE a good score for this cycle?"

"How do you know if you have peri-implantitis?"

"Do letters of recommendation matter more than externships or CBSE scores?"

"Would you do OMFS again if you had the chance?"

"If you didn’t do OMFS, what specialty would you choose?"

"How many dental schools did you apply to?"

"What are the best tips for starting dental school next month?"

"Do you think it’s worth taking the CBSE during a gap year?"

"Have you ever had to run a cardiac arrest in the ICU?"

"How do you flap a broken premolar for extraction?"

"What cases do you work on with plastic surgeons?"

"What is the cheapest pathway to maxillofacial residency for a foreign-trained dentist?"

"Is your job technically dentistry?"

"What do hours look like as an associate in private practice?"

"Do you work for yourself or for someone else?"

"How much does insurance actually pay per extraction?"

"How did you pay off your loans?"

"Can you specialize in general surgery after getting your MD from a 6-year OMFS program?"

"Does the DAT correlate with how you'll perform on the CBSE?"

"What are your top study tools for dental/OMFS school?"

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date

- 6.2025

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