My Ultimate 5k Run Prep Treadmill Workout: Start: 0.00 miles - 4.0 incline, 6.0 speed 0.05 - 4.0, 6.5 0.10 - 4.0, 7.0 0.20 - 4.0, 7.5 0.30 - 4.0, 8.0 0.40 - 4.0, 7.5 Incline Intervals: 0.50 - 12.0 incline, 7.5 speed 0.60 - 4.0, 7.5 0.70 - 12.0, 7.5 0.80 - 4.0, 7.5 0.90 - 12.0, 7.5 1.00 - 4.0, 7.5 1.10 - 12.0, 7.5 1.20 - 4.0, 7.5 1.32 - 12.0, 7.5 1.44 - 4.0, 7.5 1.50 - Maintain 4.0 incline, 7.5 speed, if possible, otherwise rest with 7.0 speed until Speed Intervals, next: Speed Intervals: 1.70 - 4.0 incline, 9.0 speed 1.80 - 4.0, 8.0 1.90 - 4.0, 8.5 2.00 - 4.0, 7.5 2.10 - 4.0, 9.0 2.20 - 4.0, 8.0 2.30 - 4.0, 8.5 2.40 - 4.0, 7.5 2.50 - 4.0, 9.0 2.60 - 4.0, 8.0 2.70 - 4.0, 8.5 2.80 - 4.0, 7.5 Burnout: 2.92 - 4.0, 9.5 3.04 - 4.0, 9.0 3.12 - 4.0, 8.5 3.20 - 4.0, 8.0 3.28 - 4.0, 7.5 3.36 - 4.0, 7.0 3.44 - 4.0, 6.5 3.52 - 4.0, 6.0 Cool Down: 3.60 - 4.0 incline, 4.4 speed 3.64 - 4.0, 4.2 3.68 - 4.0, 4.0 3.72 - 4.0, 3.8 3.76 - 4.0, 3.6 3.80 - 0.0, 0.0 Workout Complete ✅ 4.16.26

“Ethically, I didn’t like that patient juxtaposition with insurance … I’m telling Mr. Jones with no insurance that an implant is worth say, $3,000. But what he doesn’t know is I’m only getting maybe $1,400 for it, with another patient who has insurance.” - from Dose of Dental Podcast #240 with Dr. Mario Lucca of @luccaofs

Dr. Mario Lucca @luccaofs - Dose of Dental Podcast #240 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast Top 5 Topics: - Ditching Insurance for Fee-for-Service - Starting a Solo Practice in One of America’s Most Expensive Cities - The Shocking Ethics of Dental Insurance Pricing - Wife Joins the Practice Work-Life Balance in a High-Stress Career - Lighter Sedation, Wisdom Teeth & Modern Oral Surgery Secrets Quotes & Wisdom: "At the time I was newly engaged. I had just turned 40 and it was like, do I repeat the associate track for another 5 years... Or do I just go for it?" "We're fighting the good fight. I'm a bit of a dinosaur... solo practice startup... just building a brand." "I feel better now just about having straight costs. This is what it costs; It doesn't matter who you are." "You can lose 30% [of volume] and still make the same dollar amount. I had belief that it was feasible." "I have more time with people. I'm not rushed. Patients are paying for that time and they're getting it and it just creates a more enriching experience." "Sometimes in life... you really have to be tenacious, but sometimes things choose you too... oral surgery chose me." "I got a little bit of a delayed start, but I was out of residency when I was 35... by ordinary standards we all end up somewhere in our early to mid thirties." "None of us are in it just to work as a contract. We want it to be satisfying. We want a home base practice that we belong in." "I would rather work to the end and then just close the doors, than work for another organization for 5 years." Questions: 03:13 - "Where did you go to dental school, where did you grew up? Let's start from the beginnings." 05:01 - "Wow, so you took a 3 year gap. How was that coming back after 3 years of doing GP work?" 08:00 - "Was it at a practice where other doctors would take higher paying insurance reimbursements? How did that work?" 19:19 - "How do you handle that [financial discussions with patients]? Do you have the conversation... or your office manager?" 38:24 - "What's your typical sedation cocktail, the medication regimen that you use?" 42:36 - "What's your thirds [wisdom teeth] routine?” 52:28 - "They didn't give you a partnership offer? Why not?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #240 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 5.2026 #pod #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

UK is a police state

Distance: 4.0 miles Pace: 6:59 mins/mile Weather: 67*F, 78% humidity, ⛅️ Location: Smithtown, Long Island, New York Final Sprint: “Sweet Escape” - Alesso Playlist: “Run in the Sun” on Spotify Podcast: “Gary Vee Audio Experience” on Spotify strava.app.link/GTgB18nvZ3b

Maybe we don't have a public school funding problem ... Maybe we have too many administrative staff? Clearly adding more admin staff hasn't improved the numbers, so maybe go back to the 1960s ratio.

RFK Jr. exposes why Gluten Allergies skyrocketed... “2006 marks the date when suddenly these gluten allergies began exploding...celiac disease & wheat problems...You can draw a red line: 2006—the year they began spraying GLYPHOSATE on wheat as a DESICCANT.”

“We don’t stop playing because we get old; we get old because we stopped playing.”

Dos Dientes Episode 1 - “WHO ARE THE ‘DOS DIENTES?’ Oral Surgery Careers, Wisdom Teeth Surgery, Aspiring Dentist Advice” Top 5 Topics: - WHO ARE THE “DOS DIENTES” ?? - Wisdom Teeth Surgery Nightmares & Coronectomy Secrets - Is Becoming an Oral Surgeon (OMFS) Actually Worth It? - Career Paths for Oral Surgeons (Private Practice, Hospital & More) - Real Advice for Aspiring Dentists & Dental Students Top 13 Viewers on Dos Dientes Episode #1 Q&A: 1st - joe, @joe9022034 2nd – Sanyog, @sanyog_11 3rd – @theresstillhope2026 4th – Charlie, @charliemcguckin 5th – @cody.milla 6th – @user450834364 7th – Flavio, @_.flaviioo 8th – @h_omfs 9th – @alex.markou 10th - Nobody, @userq6jqxo1cvy 11th - AJ, @morder341 12th - Molly, @mollyhanna93 13th - Jack Lumby, @jack_lumby Quotes & Wisdom: "These days are gonna get better. And these days are good. Good smooth days, good surgery, good patients, good team. Those are good days... So much better than the other job." (On finding fulfillment in the new role and career pivot) "I think it was worth it. I really love doing oral surgery. And now we're working on having that perfect career, like that dream career. So we're getting there." (On the value of pursuing OMFS despite the long road) "Efficient and effective studying: Effective studying is obviously getting better grades... but efficient studying, which you need to do in dental school, is studying less for individual exams yet maintaining those high scores. Efficiency is going to be your primary focus early in D1 year." (Practical advice for D1 students aiming for OMFS) "If Oral Surgery and Perio worked more together, I think it would be really good for the future of dentistry. I think it would explode in collaboration and new surgical procedures." (Vision for interdisciplinary growth in the field) "Try and get some shadowing experience so you could observe like exactly what they do on a day-to-day basis. You don't wanna go into something and not know what you're going for." (On exploring oral medicine or any specialty) Questions: (09:23) "How long do you have to wait after wisdom teeth removal to hit the yart?" (12:04) “About grinding down bone for bottom wisdom teeth or coronectomy: how long it takes to remove overlying bone?” (15:00) "How did you decide whether you wanted to do a 4-year OMFS program or the 6-year combined MD?" (15:42) "Is it really worth it to become an OMFS? 15 years of exams and studying isn't a short time." (16:45) "Starting D1 this fall and I know I want to do OMFS. What should I do?" (17:26) "Wait-listed to dental school. Any advice on what to do?" (18:48) "What's your view on Perio moving into the future?" (22:33) "Was it hard to find employment after dental school?" Dos Dientes Team: - Dr. Brendan Gallagher (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon) - Dra. Alexia Ysimura (Head Surgical Assistant; Dentist of Mexico) Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - @doctorgallagher_‘s TikTok LIVE #99 Watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 16 Chrono - 6.2026 #pod #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Wow Knicks win it’s all over

Next time you think of giving up, remember this photo of Elon in 2008.

Don’t worry about Elon becoming rich with his own money. Worry about politicians becoming rich with your money.

Yesterday: Got locked out of my house when I went out to bring in the garbage can lol I had to crawl in thru an open window I found 😂 then went to war with a wasp nest. I think I won, but we’ll find out. Lifted arms after, ended the day at Spider Bite Brewery with friends Today: Morning golf with the boys. Cousin’s college graduation in the afternoon.

Dr. Anish Gupta & Dr. Mina Fahmy - Dose of Dental Podcast #239 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast Top 5 Topics: - Dental Sedation Nightmares & Secrets - Botched Overseas Dental Implants & Medical Tourism Disasters - Pterygoid & Zygomatic Implants: The Extreme "Teeth in a Day" Techniques - Oral Surgeons' Secret Passions Outside the OR - The Oral Surgery Residency Crisis & Future of Dentistry Quotes & Wisdom: Anish Gupta on future oral surgery procedures: "My prediction is that in five to seven years, we're going to be the people who have to do all the redo arches... So I guess I'm getting ready for that." Anish Gupta on supporting colleagues: "I'm a pretty supportive surgeon. I try to help out whenever I can. I'm not making anybody feel bad or ashamed... those are the people I want to work with." Anish Gupta on continuous learning: "80% of my practice is implants and so if I'm to be a prosthetic driven surgeon, I better know the prosthetics." Anish Gupta on patient experience: "I think it's nice to be a patient just so you can remind yourself what it's like." Mina Fahmy on steroids in infection: "I've tried both... Use your judgment type of thing and what works in your hands... what you've seen work anecdotally." Anish Gupta on pterygoids: "The more you do, I think the better you get at it. It does turn into something that is a lot easier even though it is a blind procedure." Brendan on music producing: "I would do music producing. I would love to make music. I made 15, 16, 17 songs. It was the greatest year." Questions: 04:13 - "How was your day, Anish?" 04:28 - "Did you end up doing these zygos or pterygoids?" 05:09 - "Have you guys done IPS yet?" 09:12 - "What implant systems do you guys use?" 10:07 - "You're using a propofol pump or hiring a CRNA?" 17:05 - "Do you use glycopyrrolate routinely on every sedation?" 23:30 - "Do you guys feel about giving Decadron to infected patients?" 27:40 - "How do you plan out the pterygoid implants? Do you use like a VSP plan? ... or do you just open it all up?" 48:38 - "What would you guys do outside of oral surgery?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #239 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 5.2026 #pod #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

“Your first job out of residency might not be your ‘end-all-be-all.’” - from TikTok LIVE 98 Podcast

Someone tell Robinson to open his eyes when he shoots free throws pls

Dr. Tina @smilesofwisdom - Dose of Dental Podcast #238 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast Top 5 Topics: - How a Guidance Counselor Almost Ruined Her Dental Career (Immigrant Success Story) - Insider Secrets to Matching into Pediatric Dentistry Residency - Hidden Truths About Dental Residency & Social Media Drama - The Brutal Financial Reality of Dental School & Residency Nobody Talks About - Discovering Your True Passion in Dentistry Work-Life in the OR Quotes & Wisdom: "Now I'm like, I think 20 times before I post something, but the more you do it, the more you learn." On Exposure & Discovering Passion (Tina): "You might like it more than you know, because I thought peds is not something I would do. Go and shadow, even when you're in dental school." On Financial Realities (Tina): "If there's any pre-dental watching this, I think this is very important because I got into dental school thinking, hey, mom and dad, I'm going to pay off your mortgage when I graduate. No, there's no way I'm paying off anything like that right now." On Externships (Brendan & Tina): "Having that name on your application is absolutely going to look good. You should only be externing at places that maybe you didn't expect to get an interview at." On Letters of Recommendation (Tina): "If you have some experience that you think shaped you, I do think they should include it on your application. Your application as a whole, your letters play a big role, your personal statement also plays a big role." On Building Your Brand (Brendan): "You're building brand. You're getting yourself out there. You're helping people through very genuine content. That makes you irreplaceable." Questions: 08:04 - "What if you were at UB and you're like, I want to work less with kids, was there an opportunity for you to do more crowns, for example, if interested?" 20:50 - "’When you're on call, don't you get paid overtime for that?’" 25:19 - "How was the day in residency today?" 31:34 - "What's the process to apply to Pediatrics residency? What do they look for in the application and when would you recommend doing those elements?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #238 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 5.2026 #pod #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Why people quit thier jobs boils down to four words: People are not valued. - Source: inc.com/marcel-schwantes/rea…

"Wisdom Teeth Surgery, Oral Surgery Salaries, Interview Tips, Why I Left My First Oral Surgeon Job" Top 5 Topics: - OMFS Career Reality: First Job Challenges, Contracts, Salary & Big Moves - Dental School Interviews: How to Stand Out & Get Accepted - Wisdom Teeth Removal: Anxiety, Pain, Recovery & What No One Tells You - Dental Anxiety: How to Survive the Dentist (Even If You're Terrified) - DAT Prep, Dental School Choice & Becoming an Oral Surgeon Roadmap Top 12 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #98 Q&A: 1st - Guineapigcrazy2021Crazy Cats, @crazycatperson2021 2nd – barca barca barca, @ofcourse20205 3rd – @gtheresstillhope2026 4th – Rai B., @brilliantryloth 5th – @angelinapologeorgis 6th – mokdad, @ii.mokdad 7th – Gabe Ruiz, @gruzzi13 8th – @googlemaster62 9th – shang, @shang.leee 10th - @walmartgroceries2 11th - @OverlandSkies 12th - Tiara, @tiaraalynn_ Quotes & Wisdom: "Interviews are not a multiple choice exam. You need to be able to combine [your CV and personal statement] and tell a story. You wanna be relatable. You wanna be remembered for some unique quality, unique experience, unique thing that you talked about." First Jobs & Career Transitions: "Your first job out of residency might not be your end all, be all." Learning from Mistakes & Mentoring: "I want to make sure that other people can learn from the mistakes I might’ve made. If there's something to understand from my experiences, you don’t want to overlook the red flags that I overlooked for my first job." The Next Job: "I'm very excited for this next chapter. I'm getting closer to the dream that I had when I started into the path of dentistry." Mentorship & Giving Back: "I wouldn't be here without my mentorship. That's why I come on TikTok live for Q&A sessions. I'm happy to do it. I consider subscribers on my team." Watches & Functional Passion: "75% function, 25% aesthetic. I love watches for functions and experiences and stuff like that, not just how they look." Overcoming Anxiety (Airplanes & Dentistry): "Focus on your breathing. Listen to music. Lofi is a really nice, cozy, comfortable, soothing music. Seeing out over the world and the land and clouds helps me to cope with on airplanes." Questions: 00:00 - "Tajari just applied to dental school. Any tips for upcoming interviews?" 03:06 - "Advice for DAT preparation?" 05:32 - "Buffalo Dental or Stony Brook Dental?" 11:13 - "What are the chances I get into an OMFS residency program?" 14:24 - "3rd year oral surgery resident looking at contracts in the Midwest. What is a good starting range?" 17:10 - "Tips to help dental anxiety when getting wisdom teeth out?" 20:00 - "How was your first experience as an associate? Good or bad?" 26:21 - "GP here. Tips on IA block on patients who have greater body fat?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date - 6.2026 #pod #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast

Distance: 4.0 miles Pace: 7:07 mins/mile Weather: 84*F, 50% humidity, ☀️ Location: Smithtown, Long Island, New York Final Sprint: “Lions in the Wild” - Martin Garrix Playlist: “Run in the Sun” on Spotify strava.app.link/XNb4b9yLK3b

Dr. Alex Nguyen @alexnguyenomfs UNRELEASED PART 2 - Dose of Dental #237 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast Top 5 Topics: - Escaping Rent Forever: Buying Your Dental Office Suite - The Truth About Finding the PERFECT Associate - WHAT You Learn From Your FIRST JOB Is Most Important - Here’s Why: - Quality Over Quantity: The Real Way to Master Surgery & Avoid Bad Habits - How To Sniff Out A Toxic Job And Bad Mentorship: Quotes & Wisdom: "Your first job is your most important job. A genuine mentorship where you can actually learn from people with some experience that have been successful in that setting." — Alex Nguyen "I would rather keep you as a friend than have a potential fallout as a business partner." — Alex Nguyen (on mixing friends & business) "Quality vs. Quantity in learning. You can have bad reps and it takes you a while to learn that the reps are bad." — Alex Nguyen "The surgery itself is easy. It’s how to think beforehand, how to work it up, and also how to take care of it afterwards." — Alex Nguyen "If you ever think that you’ve hit the top, you’re done... Your patients will always deserve better than what you’re giving them now." — Alex Nguyen "I prefer hard work over natural giftedness all day. I prefer their attitude over their experience." — Alex Nguyen Questions: 09:22 - Brendan: "How many operatories did you have?” “What's your timeline on hiring an associate?" 13:17 - Brendan: "Of the guys and girls that you did residency with, would anyone stand out that you would have wanted to work with in practice?" 17:03 - Brendan: "What are some key tips you'd give to chief residents right now looking for a job? What are some red flags?" 21:53 - Brendan: "What's the first thing you do not want to happen to your associate, that happened to you?" 1:01:09 - Brendan: "Would you ever accept that an associate you hired could potentially be better than you?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #237 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 1.2026 #pod #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast