Top 5 Topics:
- A Random Stranger Toured My Apartment & Paid My $2,800 Rent — The True Story Behind 'That Was Epic' Video
- Is $400K Debt After Dental Worth It?
- No Obstacle Should Stop You from Achieving Your Dreams
- Want to Match Into OMFS? Here's the Real Advice:
- Why TMJ Jaw Clicking Happens (And When You Should Worry)
Top 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #60 Q&A:
1st - Lexi, @alexia_gomezv
2nd – @ingenarboga
3rd – J, @jobaratheo
4th – Persephone Guerrero, @persephanieguerre
5th – @mangokyle
6th - Jack, @jck7928
Quotes & Wisdom:
How can I tell if I have gum recession?
I have dyslexia — can I still become a surgeon?
Any advice for a college sophomore interested in OMFS?
Did you go to medical school and dental school?
How many people do you know that had to apply to dental school more than once?
DAT in two days — any last-minute advice?
Was your apartment video staged?
Thoughts on holistic dentistry?
Do undergrad grades affect matching into specialties?
Is jaw clicking common?
Thoughts on $400,000 in loans?
Are 6-year OMFS degrees worth it to bill medical insurance?
Starting dental school soon — any tips for pursuing OMFS?
How was your OMFS matching process?
Best treatment for TMJ clicking?
Do fillings leach plastic into your body?
Does class rank matter for OMFS if not top 10%?
Is it a bad idea to pursue dentistry just for money?
Should I wear retainers the night after wisdom tooth surgery?
Matching tips for OMFS?
Is getting some Bs in dental school okay?
Help making walls parallel for Class III filling?
What watch are you getting?
Thoughts on Endo as a specialty?
Questions:
“There are people with much more complicated conditions who go on to become surgeons — don’t let dyslexia stop you.”
“Don’t compromise your character just to get better grades. Stay true to yourself and do the best you can for colleagues as well as yourself. Remember, you’re a team.”
“It’s a bad idea to pursue a career just for the money. You need a deeper reason, otherwise you’ll end up unhappy.”
“Get as close as you can to the work you think you want to do — shadow, observe, and be involved as early as possible.”
“Even if your class rank isn’t top 10, there are other ways to stand out — your journey is not over.”
“I still have that money from the apartment video. I believe I was lucky — and it gives me a chance to pass that luck on someday.”
Now available on:
- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel
My watch in this episode = Jack Mason Hydrotimer
- 4.2025
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