Guest: Sohail Saghezchi DDS MD FACS Residency OMFS Program Director and Associate Professor UCSF

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Host: Serv Wahan DMD MD

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content type

Interview

primary goal

Educational

summary

Dr. Sohail Saghezchi shares his journey from private practice to UCSF, his insights on orthognathic surgery, residency training, and the future of digital planning in maxillofacial surgery.

keywords

orthognathic surgery, residency, digital planning, UCSF, maxillofacial surgery, surgical techniques, orthodontic planning, program director, surgical complications, CBSE, Oral Surgery match and externships, dental students

key topics

Pathway from private practice to academic leadership Orthognathic surgical techniques and planning Residency training and mentorship in maxillofacial surgery Impact of digital and virtual surgical planning Patient counseling and managing surgical risks

sound bites

"It's possible to go from non-categorical to program director." "Orthognathic surgery is my favorite surgery to do." "The outcome is what ultimately matters."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and guest background 00:25 Sohail Saghezchi's journey from dental school to UCSF 02:02 Transition from private practice to academic surgery 04:01 Residency experience and surgical training 09:59 Orthognathic surgery techniques and virtual planning 19:54 Patient selection and treatment planning strategies 29:57 Future of digital and AI in maxillofacial surgery 39:55 Residency advice and externship tips 50:02 Closing thoughts and future directions