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Dr. Steven Licht @steven.licht - Dose of Dental Podcast #230 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast
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- May 14, 2026
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Summary
Top 5 Topics: - Fast-Track Partnership in Oral Surgery, in 18 Months! - Brutal Realities After Residency, in Private Practice - Key Sedation Medications & Oral Surgery Procedure Techniques - Building a Huge Social Media Following as an Oral Surgeon - Work-Life Balance as a New Dad Oral Surgeon Quotes & Wisdom: “The guys in my practice ended up being exactly who they said they were. So it’s worked out nice. It’s been great.” – Steven Licht (on partnership track) “The boards are sort of a blessing though, now it’s actually time. There’s no more after this, after boards now, there’s nothing left to do besides learn the business and continue to practice.” – Steven Licht (post-residency reality check) “I feel like that first year out… becomes that “intern year” for like, real-life practicing Oral Surgery.” – Brendan Gallagher (transition from residency to practicing) “I try to be honest; transparent. I try to say things the way they are. It’s stuff we all experience, that as dental students, or growing up, we had no idea about.” – Brendan Gallagher (why his content resonates) “I think that it’s is important to not have to work weekends. You need the break, I think, cause private practice is definitely better than residency.” – Steven Licht (work-life balance) “The best part about the group is the scope is good. We still keep our thirst quenched with some of the bigger stuff with orthognathics, trauma, etc.” – Steven Licht (maintaining surgical scope in private practice) “We’re trying to grow organically, without private equity, which I like. So it’s cool. It’s a good group of partners, they’re good to be with.” – Steven Licht (practice growth philosophy) Questions: 02:04 – “That’s a quick partnership track for you, within 18 months?” 03:12 – “Was that a sweat-equity…