The Dose of Dental Podcast

Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #142 My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date - 4.2025 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

- What OMFS Programs Look For In A Resident - Trust But Verify: The #1 Rule That Could Save Your Dental Career - The Truth About Sedation Safety: Why Dental Assistants Should Be DANCE Certified YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/haD0ReGjZRw Podcast Link: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8PolF4NrxSb Quotes & Wisdom: “Taking a year off was the hardest decision I’ve ever made—but I don’t regret...

- Gap Year Gold: How Taking a Break Helped Me Excel in Dental School - From Gym Bros to Dental Mentors - Dental School Burnout? These Study Hacks Might Save You: - My Secrets in Hindsight Now As An Oral Surgery Resident - How to Ace Dental School Interviews Without Sounding Like a Robot - Dentistry vs. Medicine: Why I Chose Teeth Over Gangrene Toes YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Hggud7RXTZA Podcas...

“I didn’t become a mom to never see my kids.” “Nobody’s working when I’m out. So I can’t be gone for six days.” “It’s nice to sit at a microscope and not talk to anyone except my computer.” “Most of us are in schools or hospital systems. We're one of the few offering comprehensive care in private practice.” “Patients hear one thing first and assume it’s the truth—so provider consistency is key.” “...

Questions: (11:11) "What would you describe has been some of the value from the people that you’ve been working with?" (13:51) "When does a case kind of graduate to an orthodontist level?" (17:29) "Are clear aligners covered under insurance?" (19:09) "What percentage of insurance companies do cover aligners?" (20:18) "If a case becomes complex mid-treatment, does that affect ortho insurance covera...

- An AI Almost Missed A Cancer Diagnosis! - 3 Ways Dentists Can Accidentally Cause Harm: - World of Oral Pathologists – What They Actually Do - Lasers, AI, and the Future of Detecting Oral Cancer YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/yrgazvd6qiQ Podcast Link: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/q5CdgatGvSb Quotes & Wisdom: 04:52 - "It feels good when the chair tells you, ‘We’re so glad you’re here...

- Breaking Her Own Jaw While Running & Operating the Same Day - Military Dentistry & Oral Surgery Training - The Hospital LOST Your Surgical Instruments? - Running the London Marathon Right After The Boston Marathon Questions: 01:51 – "How often does it snow in Tennessee?" 03:57 – "When did you start skiing?" 06:07 – "Do you ever have any doubts or fears of getting injured while skiing?" 0...

- TROLLS: CHECK YOUR OWN REVIEWS FIRST! - Some Dentists Hate Admitting That Social Media & Marketing Matters… - New Fear Unlocked: GOING BALD Questions: (03:04) – Are you going bald? (05:10) – Do you have a big backyard? (05:20) – How's the raccoon doing? (06:08) – In winter, do raccoons hibernate? (07:08) – When is the annual AAOMS meeting? (07:36) – Have you done tracheostomies before? (09:1...

Questions: 01:24 – How was the day? How did the day go? 06:03 – The one concern I have is… where do those smaller cases go? 09:36 – What are you complaining about these days? 11:25 – Why from your perspective? (first year being hardest) 12:29 – What were some of the things you didn’t expect when you started private practice? 18:18 – What’s the hardest thing that gets you in a bind sometimes? 32:38...

01:07 – Are you doing both Miami and New York? 03:26 – How many days are you working right now? Any weekends? 04:45 – Do you remember when you were on call, always in low power mode? 06:19 – How many years did it take you to make the full switch to Miami? 08:34 – Who mentored you in implantology in Miami? 10:25 – What do you look forward to doing every day in dentistry? 13:30 – How do you tell a p...

Welcome back to the 23rd episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Ahmed Abdullah a current D1 Student at the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine joins Sooraj to discuss his journey to dentistry. Ahmed decided to enter dentistry in August before submitting his application to dental schools in July. Given only 11 months to compile an application, Ahmed details how he did it, includi...

Welcome back to the 22nd episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Ashley Flachner, a current D2 Student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) joins Sooraj to discuss her journey to dentistry. We cover every aspect of Ashley's application, including her undergraduate experiences, applying during COVID-19, interviews, and finally choosing a dental school. Ashley also det...

Dr. Gallagher joins Dr. Cima Sater, BDS, current doctor of dental surgery and host of The Dental Talk podcast. Dr. Gallagher and Dr. Sater speak about oral surgery routes, patient treatment, and the future implications for dentistry.

Welcome back to the 20th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Kendra Domotor, a current D3 Student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine joins Sooraj to discuss her journey to dentistry. Kendra's amazing story began in music school at Ithaca College, eventually becoming a professionally trained opera singer. During a realization event with a medical student...

Welcome back to the 19th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Stephen Roth, DDS, and board-certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist hosted an exciting Summer trivia event where various descriptions of different pathological situations were asked, and participants answered via an online Kahoot quiz session. Stay tuned for more future trivia nights, where you can also have...

Welcome back to the 18th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Ethan Nguyen, a current D3 Student at the University of Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry joins Sooraj to discuss his journey to dentistry. Ethan speaks about how he was able to commit to the combined UOP Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry BS/DDS program during undergrad, why he chose dentistry over medic...

Welcome back to the 17th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast. In this episode, Haley Schultz, a current D4 Dental Student at Michigan University School of Dentistry, joins Sooraj to discuss her journey through dental school and the current transition from D3 to D4 year. We cover all aspects of the pre-dental process: the DAT, personal statement, and the extracurriculars that Haley felt got her t...

Welcome back to the 16th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast. In this episode, we held a Q & A session with University of Louisville School of Dentistry ASDA students: Current LASDA President D3 Nicole Trytko, Secretary D3 Lauren Dreese, Wellness Chair D3 Kierra Dages, and Treasurer's Cabinet lead of fundraising D2 Chelsea Avery. The current LASDA e-board tackles questions from pre-dentals a...

Welcome back to the 15th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast. In this episode, Razel Zapanta, a current D2 dental student at A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, joins Sooraj to discuss her journey to dentistry and her current life in dental school. Razel shares her story of how her pursuit of music turned into a passion for dentistry, She details how participat...

Welcome back to the 14th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Elias Hilaire, an incoming D3 Dental Student at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, joined Sooraj to discuss his journey to dental school. Eli shares his story from pursuing medicine after graduating undergrad to finding a true passion for dentistry through his personal experiences. He also e...

Welcome back to the 13th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast. In this episode, we held a Q & A session with Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine students: D2 Golzar Pahlevani, D3s Johnny Russo, Salma Atassi, Riley Barnet, and D4 Mary Wick. The current NSU e-board tackles questions from pre-dentals about the application process, extracurriculars that give you an advantage,...

Welcome back to the 12th episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Omid Khaksarfard, a current D2 Dental Student at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, joined Sooraj to discuss his journey to dental school. Omid shares his inspiring story of being accepted to dental school, but not without a long and treacherous journey. From having to take the DAT multiple times to having to...

Welcome back to the eleventh episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Lasya Anantuni, a current D1 Dental Student at the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, joined Sooraj to share her journey to dental school. We discuss how Lasya blended her focus on Global and oral Health during her undergraduate years with her passion for dentistry. We also go over how she tackled the DAT, per...

Welcome back to the tenth episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode Dr. Gallagher and Sooraj were joined by Dr. Nicastro, a general dentist, educator at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, and a private practice owner. We discuss Dr. Nicastro's journey to dentistry and what really goes into running a successful private practice. Losing associates, keeping the staff conte...

Welcome back to the ninth episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, I sat down with Mark and David Abayev, both D3 students at the New York University College of Dentistry. We discuss their journey through undergrad, and how using a gap years greatly impacted their applications. With the opportunity to do dental research, complete graduate programs such as a Masters, and...