RIP Charlie Kirk, Dental School vs. Residency, Interview Hacks, Wisdom Teeth, Dentist Salaries

Top 5 Topics:

- A Moment of Silence For Charlie Kirk & Prayers For His Family

- Interview Hacks That Actually Work

- Doctor Money: First Paycheck Reality (After Residency)

- Wisdom Teeth: Speed vs. Safety in Surgery

- Fixing Healthcare: Insurance Reimbursements & an AI Solution

Top 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #74 Q&A:

1st - Mary Santana, @marysantana206

2nd – Rai B, @brilliantryloth

3rd – Omar Hamdan, @_omarhamdan_

4th – @like.mike_

5th – @valmircurovic

Quotes & Wisdom:

On Dental Interviews:

“It’s a conversation, not a multiple-choice exam. Go in with your confidence playlist and be ready to share your story.”

On Patient Care:

“I don’t just work on people—I work with people. Behind every tooth is a human being, not a robot.”

On Speed vs. Skill in Surgery:

“It’s not about how fast you are—it’s about making every movement count. That’s how you minimize complications and truly get faster.”

On Comparison:

“Don’t compare yourself to others—compare yourself to how you did yesterday.”

On Dental School Challenges:

“Find the gems, the people you can trust and rely on. In such a stressful time, your circle makes all the difference.”

On the Profession:

“If you can’t manage the complications, you shouldn’t be doing the surgery. You need more training—patients deserve that.”

On Balance & Burnout:

“Give yourself grace. You can’t pick your score, but you can control your effort, your reps, and your consistency.”

On Purpose:

“Long form content is how you truly get to know someone—that’s why I started the Long Island Dentist podcast.”

On Regret:

“You can’t look behind and regret. The only comparison that matters is how far you’ve come from where you started.”

On Resilience:

“Prioritize everything on your plate. Knock off your tasks one by one. That’s how you keep moving forward.”

Questions:

(02:49) – “Dental school interview next week, any tips to help prepare?”

(05:51) – “How did that first paycheck feel after finishing residency?”

(09:08) – “What’s the hardest part about dental school?”

(12:09) – “Do you actually like your patients and how do you handle difficult ones?”

(14:50) – “How do you take out wisdom teeth fast without rushing?”

(17:51) – “What’s more important, class rank or CBSE score?”

(21:11) – “How do you manage studying for dental boards while studying for the CBSE?”

(24:00) – “If you could redo the journey, would you change anything?”

(26:56) – “What’s the most stressful part about dental school?”

(29:30) – “Would you recommend immediate implant placement if periapical pathology is present?”

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date

- 9.2025

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