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  • Benji D4 Dental Student @dr.lidocaine - Jaw Ready Podcast x Dr. Gallagher’s Pod x Dose of Dental #139

    Benji D4 Dental Student @dr.lidocaine - Jaw Ready Podcast x Dr. Gallagher’s Pod x Dose of Dental #139

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    - 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 it for a minute.” – Benji

    “Sometimes you’ve got to evaluate and say, ‘I need to give 120% to this priority right now.’” – Brendan

    “Confidence and self-awareness. That’s what directors are really looking for.” – Brendan

    “Pick up the hose and hold it. That taught me to always be doing something, and that stuck with me through everything.” – Benji (on working with his dad)

    “Nothing is beneath any of us—turning over chairs, cleaning, setting trays—do it all. Especially when no one’s watching.” – Brendan

    “Trust but verify—every single thing.” – Brendan

    “You don’t know where sabotage can come from. It’s not always personal, but you need to be ready.” – Brendan

    “People love to be taught. When you provide structure and knowledge, the whole profession gets safer.” – Benji

    “Life is life. If you have the time to speak with others, share ideas, and learn from great people—you grow more than you realize.” – Benji

    Questions:

    06:33 – "How’s the CBSE studying going?"

    08:25 – "Are you going to be working during that time?"

    08:54 – "What did they say about that?"

    09:25 – "Did any of them say don’t work and solely study for the CBSE?"

    10:37 – "What about your roommate? What does your roommate do?"

    11:46 – "Did you see the stats of LECOM? How many students matched into OMFS?"

    15:50 – "Any interest in head and neck, or fellowship?"

    18:33 – "How important do you think it is to have a competent anesthesia team?"

    29:43 – "What would you say program directors are looking for in residents to interview?"

    Now available on:

    - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

    - Dose of Dental Podcast #139

    - 4.2025

    #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

  • PreDental Q&A Session with Boise State - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #134

    PreDental Q&A Session with Boise State - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #134

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    - 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

    Podcast Link:

    https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorgallagher/episodes/PreDental-QA-Session-with-Boise-State---Dr--Gallaghers-Podcast-x-Dose-of-Dental-Podcast-134-e311l3i

    Questions:

    04:30 – Who are you & Where are you from?

    04:50 – Why did you choose the 4-year oral surgery track over a 6-year MD track?

    06:25 – Why dentistry over medicine?

    08:22 – What did you do in undergrad to help your dental school application?

    10:02 – What classes helped prepare you for dental school?

    12:00 – What made you stand out as an applicant?

    13:12 – What do you recommend for students who can’t shadow faculty dentists?

    14:50 – Why did you take a gap year?

    18:10 – What were you looking for in a dental school?

    22:09 – How did you handle dental school interviews without sounding arrogant?

    25:55 – How did you study and organize for exams in dental school?

    29:45 – How did you prevent burnout?

    33:34 – What makes a strong applicant for a specialty?

    35:50 – What would you have done if you didn’t match into a residency?

    38:44 – Can you reapply to GPR/AEGD if you don’t match into specialty?

    39:24 – How did you reach out to residency programs?

    40:10 – How did you assess residency culture?

    41:20 – When did you extern?

    42:22 – What do you do during externships to stand out?

    43:55 – What do you wish you knew in undergrad?

    45:50 – What advice would you give your past self?

    48:07 – What would you do if you hadn’t gone into dentistry?

    50:05 – How did you become a surgical assistant?

    51:05 – How do finances and loans work in dental school?

    53:25 – What are your thoughts on the DAT scoring change?

    Quotes & Wisdom:

    “You need to eliminate distractions and focus on the next action that moves you forward.”

    “Self-awareness is the #1 key throughout this process.”

    “Don’t be afraid to do that thing or explore those things that you haven’t done before.”

    “Every exam you’re unhappy with is just another learning experience—don’t let it linger, let it motivate.”

    “The gap year is your exploration year. Try new things, travel, learn a language, pick up an instrument.”

    “The interview is not an exam, it’s a conversation—just chat with the person.”

    “My dream has always been to produce music. But you need to be able to live, so I chose dentistry—and I’m grateful for that choice.”

    “Use your to-do list. When you’re overwhelmed, go back to the list and start crossing things off.”

    “Anyone can be a founder of something in college. Everyone has different skills—team up and create.”

    Now available on:

    - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

    - Dose of Dental Podcast #134

    - 4.2025

    #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

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  • Dr. Ashleigh Briody @central_ohio_oral_pathology - Dr. Gallagher's Pod x Dose of Dental #140

    Dr. Ashleigh Briody @central_ohio_oral_pathology - Dr. Gallagher's Pod x Dose of Dental #140

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    “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.”

    “Be honest with them. Don’t let them mentally torture themselves for a week waiting on a cancer diagnosis you already suspect.”

    “It’s really important we enjoy what we do. You can’t sustain this if you don’t.”

    “We're trained in residency to not eat, not sleep, not complain
 but it catches up.”

    “Tell people what you think, but only if you’re sure. I've told hundreds they have cancer. You owe them clarity.”

    “I don’t want to keep moving the goalposts. Enjoy what you have too.”

    “I thrive on growth—but I don’t expect that from everyone.”

    “A lot of research is lost in journals. We don’t have time to weed through jargon.”

    “Quantity leads to quality—especially when you’re experimenting in content.”

    Questions:

    (02:46) “What are your hours during the day?”

    (03:56) “You’re seeing patients every day except Tuesdays?”

    (04:24) “You see 40 patients a day?!”

    (05:39) “Do you put the slides together?” (06:22) “So you have specimens from years ago?”

    (06:33) “How was the Oral Path Conference in Pittsburgh this year?”

    (09:02) “How many oral pathologists are there in the U.S.?” (13:07) “Do patients find you through Instagram/social media?”

    (13:27) “Are you traveling a lot to lecture?

    (14:12) “Don’t they get pizza every week now?”

    (15:55) “Where did you go to dental school/undergrad?” (18:23) “Do you see yourself progressing to more patients?”

    (19:30) “Do you say biopsy right in the middle or edge of the lesion?”

    (25:00) “Would it benefit to bring H&N surgery in-house?”

    (26:04) “How is reimbursement for your practice?”

    (29:41) “Do you tell patients you think it’s cancer before biopsy?

    (30:06) “How do patients take that news?”

    (32:58) “What’s a rare/interesting lesion you’ve seen recently?”

    (35:02) “Do you think cancer incidence is increasing recently?”

    (37:52) “How do you handle everything—kids, work, lectures?”

    (39:23) “How many patients does your partner see?”

    (40:34) “Can she scale too, or is 30 her sweet spot?”

    (41:23) “Do you do day trips or take red-eyes for lectures?”

    (53:25) “Why aren’t your posts censored?”

    (56:50) “How will this fit into your routine?”

    Now available on:

    - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

    - Dose of Dental Podcast #140

    #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

  • Dr. Avi Patel @doctor.avi - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #137

    Dr. Avi Patel @doctor.avi - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #137

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    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 coverage?"

    (21:30) "What’s your timeline cutoff for referring out a long case?"

    (24:17) "Of all patients you talk to, how many are referred out vs. treated?"

    (28:25) "How many orthodontists are you teaching to have this conversation?"

    (43:04) "Did you see yourself where you are now five years ago?"

    (48:39) "Where’s your family from?"

    (49:06) "What part of New York are you moving to?"

    Quotes & Wisdom:

    🧠 “I realized I can be me in another location. It’s not where you live, it’s who you are.” — Avi (45:57)

    đŸŒ± “Dentistry is a practice. Knowing your limits is the first step.” — Avi (13:34)

    💬 “I would respect a practitioner more if they said, ‘This is out of my scope.’” — Avi (22:51)

    💡 “You shouldn’t only refer to someone because the owner does. You are your own entity.” — Avi (42:54)

    đŸŠ· “It’s not about the money, it’s about the quality of life. That’s what allows you to focus on the little details—and that’s what healthcare is about.” — Brendan (31:17)

    📈 “Insurance is just marketing. The trade-off is you just can’t charge a lot.” — Avi (38:33)

    🔄 “Don’t forget that the person who you were five years ago would be proud of who you are today.” — Avi (45:57)

    đŸ€ “If you can build that ‘got your back’ relationship between GP and ortho, it’s harmonious. That’s the beauty of the profession.” — Avi (30:49)

    🎯 “Most sticky situations happen because GPs are treating only patients who are asking for aligners—not those who need it.” — Avi (27:49)

    đŸ”„ “Commit to the patient experience. Stop giving the shell of an experience.” — Avi (40:28)

    Now available on:

    - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

    - Dose of Dental Podcast #137

    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

  • Dr. Stephen Roth @stephenrothdds - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #138

    Dr. Stephen Roth @stephenrothdds - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #138

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    - 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.’ That feels good."

    09:41 - "Support is the key. That’s the key difference. The key is the support."

    11:36 - "Right now, everything is focused on growth and connections."

    17:59 - "AI is a tool. At the end of the day, you’re the human being. You’re liable."

    21:48 - "Always trust, but verify. That’s the motto."

    38:31 - "There are only a few ways that a dentist can kill someone: medication, infection, or missing a cancer diagnosis."

    40:39 - "What makes some dentists dangerous? It’s when they don’t know medications, infections, or how to catch cancer."

    42:16 - "Knowing medications, even if you don’t prescribe them, is important."

    43:51 - "Life’s short. But don’t make it shorter by drinking and driving."

    49:06 - "I don’t upsell. If they don’t need it, then I’m not doing it."

    Questions:

    05:28 - Can you go through the different positions you may have as an oral pathologist?

    07:33 - Settings between LIJ and Maryland—similar but better for your career?

    09:10 - What is the part of oral pathology you love most—the clinical setting?

    11:36 - What does your daily week look like, Monday through Friday?

    13:22 - How did co-course directing become part of your role?

    14:00 - How do you plan to incorporate AI into your teaching?

    19:40 - What’s OpenEvidence and how do you use it?

    20:57 - What’s the concept of “hallucination” in AI?

    33:40 - Any interesting cases recently?

    35:14 - How would you use the laser for cancer?

    36:41 - Why is support important in growing your practice?

    37:17 - Why do some people resist supporting others in the field?

    39:18 - Where did your “3 ways dentists can harm” framework come from?

    Now available on:

    - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

    - Dose of Dental Podcast #138

    - 4.2025

    #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

  • Dr. Serv Wahan @drwahan PART 3 - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #127

    Dr. Serv Wahan @drwahan PART 3 - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #127

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    - 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?

    (09:12) – Did you ever assist in gastric bypass surgeries?

    (12:20) – Do you think social media has changed the way specialists market themselves?

    (15:17) – How do you deal with trolls and critics on social media?

    (24:27) – Do you follow other creators for inspiration, or do you try to stay original?

    (28:36) – Did you look up the person who wrote that article in JOMS?

    (29:56) – Do you think younger dentists are too focused on looking like doctors rather than practicing as one?

    (34:01) – You own a Panerai watch?

    (42:21) – Would you ever buy a smartwatch, or do you prefer traditional watches?

    Quotes & Wisdom:

    "You can be the best surgeon in the world, but if your marketing sucks, you might not be busy." (12:20)

    "People are learning new techniques through social media. It’s a quick and free way to gain knowledge. If you’re not comfortable with it, that’s fine, but the profession is shifting." (14:43)

    "If someone’s criticizing your work but doesn’t have any of their own content to show for it, that tells you everything you need to know." (16:43)

    "I Google trolls sometimes. 90% of the time, they have no clinical posts, or they’re private. And their clinic reviews? 2.5 stars. It’s always the same profile." (20:29)

    "Research is the foundation of our specialty, but social media is changing how people interact with their doctors." (27:47)

    "At conferences, the research guys sit at one end of the table, and the social media guys sit at the other. But why does it have to be divided?" (26:54)

    "I worry that some younger dentists focus too much on looking like a doctor rather than being one." (32:55)

    "When I passed my boards, I bought my Panerai watch. It was my way of marking that milestone, my reward for years of hard work." (36:13)

    Now available on:

    - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

    - Dose of Dental Podcast #127

    - 2.2025

    #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

  • Dr. Nicole Eisenberg @dr.eisenberg.oms - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #126

    Dr. Nicole Eisenberg @dr.eisenberg.oms - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #126

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    - 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?"

    09:42 – "Did you continue running while healing from your injury?"

    10:48 – "How far away is your office?"

    13:41 – "What were you doing in Japan?"

    15:26 – "How did you and your husband meet?"

    17:20 – "What’s the secret to a long, successful relationship?"

    24:43 – "Can you explain the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)?"

    27:50 – "How does contract negotiation work for military scholarship recipients?"

    31:19 – "What was your transition like after leaving the military?"

    35:22 – "Are you currently a partner in your practice?"

    41:16 – "Why aren’t hospitals paying for trauma call?"

    47:01 – "Do you think hospital monopolization is worsening patient care?"

    50:30 – "How often do you run, and what’s your routine?"

    51:57 – "How did you qualify for the Boston Marathon?"

    58:29 – "How did 'Behind the Scalpel' come about?"

    1:02:12 – "What are some of the challenges women oral surgeons discuss in your retreats?"

    1:04:19 – "How important is contract negotiation for women oral surgeons?"

    Quotes & Wisdom:

    “A career doesn’t have to be a linear thing. You can branch off and do lots of different things.”

    “We shouldn’t feel like we have to do it all or nothing. We should be able to create different ways of practicing that work for us.”

    "Going through residency together helped solidify our relationship early on."

    "You can't go through life separately and expect a relationship to work—you have to go through it together."

    "We rise by lifting others."

    "Listening is one of the most important skills—sometimes people just want to be heard, not fixed."

    Now available on:

    - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

    - Dose of Dental Podcast #126

    My watch in this episode = Filippo Loreti Perpetual Calendar Moonphase

    - 2.2025

    #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher

  • Dr. Steve Yusupov @drsteveyusupov - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #133

    Dr. Steve Yusupov @drsteveyusupov - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #133

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    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 – What’s your favorite restaurant on Long Island?

    34:49 – What do you have coming up this week?

    35:15 – How often are you doing full arch cases now?

    46:32 – What’s your favorite procedure to perform?

    57:17 – What’s it like working with a residency program like NUMC?

    1:07:07 – Have you seen the IPS plates that KLS is doing?

    1:13:32 – Have you been to Japan? Is that your next trip?

    Quotes & Wisdom:

    “The easiest thing you do is the surgery.”

    “90% of what I do today, I did not do in residency.”

    “Mentorship is learning your ABCs in residency. Practice is when you read books.”

    “Complications are your tuition for learning.”

    “You’re not in it for one case. You’re in it for the long run.”

    “We compete by providing the best patient care. There’s enough for everyone.”

    “Never hesitate to ask for help. We’re colleagues above competitors.”

    “Your first job is one of the most formative decisions you’ll make when you base it upon mentorship.”

    “We’re not just surgeons—we’re educators to patients.”

    “You know a patient’s jaws better than any specialty.”

  • Dr. Melanie Silvestrini @dr.melanierosalia - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #132

    Dr. Melanie Silvestrini @dr.melanierosalia - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #132

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    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 patient that you may not be the best provider for them?

    18:22 – Do you see yourself owning a practice in the future?

    21:57 – How have you separated and balanced your personal and professional brand?

    25:38 – How did your experience in pageantry influence your professional development?

    28:48 – What was the most challenging aspect of competing in pageants?

    31:58 – Why did you pursue pageantry during dental school?

    40:14 – What’s your next big career focus?

    44:34 – Where do most of your consulting clients come from?

    50:54 – How would you coach someone to start a podcast?

    52:01 – Can you give an example of an "anti-vision" for a career?

    59:32 – What are the first steps when launching a brand or business?

    1:01:49 – Do virtual assistants really help with content and business growth?

    1:04:47 – Are you on LinkedIn, and how do you use it for networking?

  • Journey to Dental School & the NAVY HPSP Scholarship

    Journey to Dental School & the NAVY HPSP Scholarship

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    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, including securing valuable shadowing opportunities and working as an assistant. He is also a recipient of the NAVY HPSP scholarship. The Armed Forces finance your dental school education along with a monthly stipend in exchange for four years of active service. Join us as we discuss this scholarship and much more.

  • Applying to and Life in Dental School

    Applying to and Life in Dental School

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    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 details her life as a UCLA dental student and what she expects for the future.

  • Discussing Oral Surgery Paths and More (Hosted by Dr. Cima Sater)

    Discussing Oral Surgery Paths and More (Hosted by Dr. Cima Sater)

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    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.

  • A Fascinating Journey From Opera Singer to Future Dentist (with D3 Kendra Domotor)

    A Fascinating Journey From Opera Singer to Future Dentist (with D3 Kendra Domotor)

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    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, Kendra found out about a specific post-baccalaureate program where she was able to complete the necessary pre-dental requirements while balancing a job as a fitness instructor. We also dive deep into the DAT and application process, and some of you may be as surprised as I was during this conversation! We cover how Kendra ended up at UPenn, and how her day-to-day as a D3 is. You do not want to miss this fascinating discussion!

  • "Guess The Diagnosis" Path Summer Trivia (hosted by Dr. Stephen Roth, DDS)

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    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 a chance to win gift cards if you place in the top three! Dr. Roth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenrothdds/Dose of Dental Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doseofdentalpodcast/

  • Achieving a Dream in 3 Years & Finding Balance (with D3 Ethan Nguyen)

    Achieving a Dream in 3 Years & Finding Balance (with D3 Ethan Nguyen)

    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

    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 medicine, and how the curriculum at his dental school will allow him to become a dentist in just 3 years. You do not want to miss this valuable insight from a seasoned dental student about just one of the 71 dental schools with a 3-year program.

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    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

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    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

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    · The Dose of Dental Podcast

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