Dr. Nader Salib @surgicalgourmet - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #102

Full Podcast Title: “@surgicalgourmet on Oral Surgery Life, Running His Private Practice, From 6-Year to 4-Year Residency Change, and Wine Tasting as He Studies For Sommelier Status”

1. Questions Asked:

(03:58) Does the personality of the general dentist correlate with the insurance plan they use?

(15:55) Where did you go to undergrad, and what’s your ethnic background?

(03:11) Why did you decide to focus on working with specific referrals and drop others?

(04:00) Is there a correlation between patient personality and the personality of the general dentist?

(19:45) Why is Argentina known for producing great and affordable Malbec wine?

(29:00) Will you be graduating in London for your sommelier certification?

(30:50) Can you explain the significance of regional characteristics on wine flavor, like eucalyptus in Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon?

(37:22) How did you transition from a six-year oral surgery residency to a four-year track?

(39:51) How did surgical practice schedules change with the 80-hour workweek rule?

(46:51) How do you engage your staff and train them to operate independently?

(53:55) How do you manage expectations and referrals from general dentists who try advanced procedures like implants?

2. Topics & Stories:

(00:54) Typical Day for an Oral Surgeon: Emergency cases, implants, and working with a trusted team.

(03:29) Choosing Referrals: Grading referrals based on experience and how to handle difficult cases.

(13:29) UCLA Story: Using implant knowledge gained while balancing studies with social life during the Lakers' championship run.

(17:02) Wine Tasting Techniques: Explanation of the different tasting notes in Malbec and wine preferences.

(24:00) Education and Background: Grew up in LA, studied medieval history and molecular biology, and researched oral cancer pathways.

(27:06) Oral Surgery Clinics vs. Other Dental Specialties: How oral surgery clinics tend to outproduce others in terms of productivity.

(30:19) Sommelier Exams: The challenging process of blind-tasting wines for certification and the nuances of identifying wines.

(37:22) Residency Switch from Six to Four Years: Navigating personal issues, residency structure, and shifting hospital culture.

(41:08) Building a Practice from Scratch: Overcoming the challenges of starting out as a new oral surgeon, building relationships with referrals, and the importance of the "Three A's" (Affable, Affordable, Available).

(50:09) Legal Expert Witness Work: Discussing implant complications and malpractice cases.

(1:01:08) Origin of Surgical Gourmet: Combining cooking and oral surgery into a unique social media presence that connected him with other professionals.

3. Quotes & Wisdom:

"The best advice I can give you going into private practice: be the three A's—Affable, Affordable, Available." (43:08)

"You need to find people you can gel with; the ones you like, work with them. The ones you don't, it's okay to let go." (01:47)

"Wine isn't just about getting trashed. There's history, there's science, there's a story in every bottle." (26:42)

"Treat your staff like people. Give them a mission, not just a task, and you'll be surprised by their ingenuity." (1:21:30)

"I truly believed in the technology when no one else did, and sticking with it made all the difference." (49:05)

"If you want to be an implant god, you need to know not just the surgical side but also the restorative side." (1:36:54)

"Social media allows you to communicate effectively what your capabilities are. Otherwise, you're just a legend in your own mind." (46:51)

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #102

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9.2024

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