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 content, and working through hardship are things Dr. Nicastro has overcome to get to where he is today. Join us as Dr. Nicastro details the work required behind Operating a Private Practice ..read more

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 have even more time to study for the DAT, Mark and David advise students considering a gap year to take it. We then cover their lives through the first three years of dental school: What to expect, wh ..read more

Welcome back to the eighth episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this action packed episode, I sit down with Dr. Brendan Gallagher, a current 2nd year NYU/Bellevue Hospital OMFS resident. We unpack his journey throughout undergrad, dental school, and now onward to oral surgery. Seeing that oral surgery offered the same team atmosphere as his college basketball days, Dr. Gallagher reveals how he strategically approached applying to OMFS programs from dental school. He also takes us through his life as an OMFS resident, and how to make yourself stick out to admission committees whether you a ..read more

Welcome back to the seventh episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Asli Pisano, a D1 student at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine shares her journey to dental school. Rooted in dentistry by being accepted to dental school straight from high school, Asli shares exactly how she supplemented her application with research, community service, and leadership to create a stand-out application. Join us as Asli shares how to formulate a winning application ..read more

Welcome to our very first episode, featuring Zaid Rahman, an incoming D3 student at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Attending Stony Brook University during his undergraduate years, Zaid touches on aspects of the pre-dental journey such as research, outreach, and the Dental Admissions Test. Join us as Zaid goes over his undergraduate journey, discussing the steps he took that have lead him to be where he is today in this dose of dental ..read more

Welcome back to the fourth episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast. In this episode, Paul Dimarzo, a current D2 dental student at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, speaks about his pre-dental and dental school experiences. Paul extensively covers his undergraduate experience, which included building skills from outreach trips, assisting, and his application to dental school. In dental school, As a D2, Paul tells us how these skills have helped him succeed in dental school, and gives us a glimpse into life as a D2 student in Buffalo. You DO NOT want to miss this episode as Paul ..read more

Welcome back to the third episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Varun Goyal, a recent Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine grad and now in the GPR program at Stony Brook Hospital, covers his extensive undergraduate experience, his story for why he chose this field, and virtually every step along the pre-dental journey. Dr. Goyal also explains how he intertwined his passion for dance with dentistry, fueling his journey during dental school. You DO NOT want to miss this episode, as Dr. Goyal also touches upon life as a GPR resident! Be sure to follow Dr. Goyal at @goyalgro ..read more

Welcome back to the second episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast. In this episode, incoming D2 student at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine Brandon Axelrod covers everything about his pre-dental journey from research, to clubs, and the dental school application. Brandon shares his unique and amazing story of why he chose to pursue dentistry and gives in-depth explanations as to what the dental school interview is, what to expect, and how his own experience was. You do not want to miss this episode, as Brandon untwists the interview process! Be sure to follow Brandon at @brandonaxelrod on i ..read more

Welcome back to the sixth episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, David Cruzate, a D2 student at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, talks about what dental schools really look for, from the personal statement to research experiences. David talks about his journey, including how his dental outreach trip experience shaped his personal statement, and how he found himself in the field in the first place. We also touch upon what to expect walking into your first year at dental school, including the coursework, daily life as a D1/D2, and what plans he has for th ..read more

Welcome back to the fifth episode of the Dose of Dental Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Diana Kim, a 1st year GPR resident at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center reveals the ins and outs of the Dental School Application! Dr. Kim talks about her journey, including her experiences with the personal statement, DAT, interviews, as well as research. She also touches upon how taking a gap year allowed her to add to her application and get into the dental schools she wanted. We also discuss what to expect in dental school and and how a day in the life of both a dental student and a resident may look. Wh ..read more