Hosted by Dr Michael Shambira and Ahmed Issa
Stepping out of dental school and into a thriving practice can be entirely overwhelming, but itdoesn’t have to be. In this feature episode, we sit down with Dr. Sam Gidaro to explore the realities of clinical life, the pressures of practice ownership, and how to find the perfect mentor to accelerateyour growth.
Dr. Sam shares his exact process for thorough patient assessments, navigating the complexities of full-arch implant therapy, and how new graduates can position themselves to get hired. You will learn the stark realities of overseas dental tourism, why managing patient expectations is actuallythe hardest part of dentistry, and how staying humble and hungry will fast-track your clinicalsuccess over the long term.
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(00:00) Introduction and Mentorship
(03:15) Transitioning to Practice Ownership
(07:40) Putting the Patient First
(11:05) Assessing Patients for Full Arch Implants
(17:10) The Reality of Overseas Dental Tourism
(21:30) Understanding the True Cost of Dentistry
(25:45) Finding Your Niche and Obsession in Dentistry
(28:50) How to Stand Out and Get Hired as a New Grad
(34:20) Managing Patient Expectations
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