The Special Lists
The Special Lists, presented by Referral Lab, is the podcast for dentists and dental specialists.
Running a dental practice isn’t easy, and if you’re in private practice, it can sometimes feel like you’re on an island. That’s why finding your people—those who’ve been in your shoes and can share real, lived experience—changes the game.
Recent Episodes
May 14, 2026
Special List #19: The Airway Step Most Cosmetic Cases Are Missing with Dr. Tracey Nguyen
AACD taught Dr. Tracey Nguyen to be good with her hands. The mouth–body connection taught her how to keep that work intact for years. Tracey is a restorative dentist, scientific advisor at the Kois Center, AACD Accredited Mem...
April 30, 2026
Special List #18: Why the Biggest Stress in Dentistry Isn’t the Dentistry with Geri Gottlieb
Running a dental practice isn't taught in dental school, and most owners learn it the hard way. Practice coach and former periodontal practice co-owner Geri Gottlieb joins the show to share what 30+ years in dentistry — and a...
March 26, 2026
Special List #17: How Structure and Core Values Drive Better Hiring with Dr. Justin Zalewsky
Beyond clinical skill, running a successful dental practice requires clear vision, strong systems, and the right people. Periodontist and MAZ Management co-founder Dr. Justin Zalewsky shares the leadership principles that gui...
March 12, 2026
Special List #16: Long-Game Strategies For Thriving Practices with Dr. David Lee Hill
What does it really take to build a dental practice that’s future-proof and not just profitable? Through relentless investment in safety, leadership, and education, oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. David Lee Hill shaped Chapel Hill Oral Surgery...
Feb. 26, 2026
Special List #15: Business Blind Spots Dentists Don’t Learn in School with Mike Gergen
Dentistry looks polished from the outside, but behind the scenes, it’s harder, messier, and more human than most people realize. Dental industry veteran Mike Gergen believes the key to success is lifelong education, culture t...
Feb. 12, 2026
Special List #14: Strategies That Turn Referrals Into Revenue with Dr. Amit Patel
Want to know how one periodontist turned patient-centered care into a thriving, multi-practice powerhouse? Dr. Amit Patel is the founder of ROOT Periodontal and Implant Centers and co-founder of the Center for Oral Pathology,...
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