Everyday Oral Surgery: Surgeons Talking Shop: Recent Episodes
Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Have you ever been talking with other surgeons about the way they do things in their practice and you heard something that helped you out? This podcast is meant to give you an insight into the way other surgeons do things with the hopes of helping you improve your own method. Sometimes small changes can make a big difference in your daily routine.
In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki discusses something many oral and maxillofacial surgeons experience but rarely talk about: the emotional weight of caring for patients who are in pain, injured, or facing life-changing diagnoses. He explores how repeated exposure to trauma can lead to compassion fatigue, emotional detachment, and secondary traumatic stress, with effects that often extend beyond the workplace into personal relationships. Dr. Stucki also examines the concept of moral injury, describing what happens when surgeons know the right course of action but feel constrained by the realities of the healthcare system. While emotional distancing can be a necessary way to stay focused during difficult cases, he explains that it can gradually develop into cynicism if left unaddressed. Throughout the episode, he encourages surgeons to move beyond the culture of simply "pushing through," recognize the emotional challenges of the profession, and seek support through honest conversations and connection.
Key Points From This Episode:
- What listeners can expect from today’s episode with Dr. Stucki.
- He unpacks some research findings closely related to today’s topic of discussion.
- What makes emotional distancing dangerous to practitioners.
- Dr. Stucki breaks down compassion fatigue and its effects on practitioners.
- He looks at another important concept: secondary traumatic stress.
- How the concept of second victim syndrome works and why it matters.
- Different experiences surgeons may have after facing serious complications.
- A classic burnout domain and protective mechanism: depersonalization.
- Suffering a moral injury: functioning in a broken system.
- Dr. Stucki explains some of the recurring long-term changes that show up in practitioners.
- Why this conversation is important.
- Honest questions practitioners should be asking.
- He shares steps practitioners can take to bring healing to the healers.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
‘Second Victim Syndrome Among Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review of Interventions and Outcomes’ – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12145115/
‘From Moral Injury Vulnerability to Protective Equity: The Voyage Every Surgeon Must Take’ – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39692009/
‘Moral injury: An unspoken burden of transplant surgery’ – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39159721/
‘Surgeons’ Emotional Experience of Their Everyday Practice - A Qualitative Study’ – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4657990/
‘Surgeon Burnout and Relationships: A Missing Component in the Ongoing Conversation’ – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11803599/
Jim Rohn — https://www.jimrohn.com/
Rachel Hollis — https://msrachelhollis.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has become an increasingly popular tool in oral surgery, but what is the best way to incorporate it into your practice? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Anish Gupta back to the podcast to discuss how PRF can enhance procedures ranging from third molar extraction to ridge preservation, sinus lifts, and bone grafting. Rather than presenting it as a cure-all, Dr. Gupta explains where PRF offers meaningful benefits, from improving soft tissue healing and creating easier-to-handle "sticky bone" to reducing post-operative concerns and simplifying graft placement. He also shares practical advice on implementation, equipment, team training, and protocol development. The conversation concludes with a discussion of liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®) and its role in supporting opioid-free pain management after surgery. Tune in for practical insights to help refine your surgical workflow and patient care!
Key Points From This Episode:=
- Introduction to platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and how it differs from platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
- Using PRF for third molars and extraction sockets.
- Creating "sticky bone” with PRF to improve graft handling and stability.
- Where PRF helps most, like soft tissue healing, and why it isn't a cure-all.
- Dr. Gupta’s PRF approach to third molar extraction and ridge preservation.
- How PRF reduces post-op concerns.
- Why patients and staff respond positively to PRF.
- Incorporating PRF into third molar surgery protocols.
- Why Dr. Gupta moved away from routine chlorhexidine use.
- Using StellaLife® alongside PRF to support post-op recovery.
- Practical tips for implementing PRF in a surgical practice.
- Emerging PRF applications and future directions.
- Resources for learning how to implement PRF and training your team.
- Using Exparel® to support opioid-free pain management.
- Setting realistic expectations for PRF and Exparel® outcomes.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Gupta Oral Surgeon | Lyon Dental Implants And Oral Surgery — https://lyondentalimplants.com/dr-gupta
Dr. Gupta Email — guptanish@gmail.com
StellaLife® VEGA® Oral Care Spearmint Rinse — stellalife.com/products/stellalife-vega-oral-care-sprearmint-rinse
Dr. Richard J. Miron, DDS, MSc, PhD - IAOCI — https://www.iaoci.com/iaoci-annual-congress/dr-richard-j-miron-dds-msc-phd/
Exparel® — https://www.exparel.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What does it take to carve out a career that’s both technically demanding and personally fulfilling? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Dr. Jon Perenack to discuss the path that led him from oral and maxillofacial surgery training in Canada and Louisiana to building one of the country’s leading facial cosmetic surgery practices. Dr. Perenack talks about the mentors who shaped his career, how unexpected events created new opportunities, and why he ultimately chose to leave academia for private practice. He shares his philosophy on surgical excellence, the importance of continuous learning, and what it takes to build a successful cosmetic practice. Finally, Dr. Perenack explains how creativity, teaching, and family have helped build his life both inside and outside the operating room. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Find out how Dr. Perenack’s training and fellowship led him into facial cosmetic surgery.
- Hear how Hurricane Katrina unexpectedly changed the course of his career.
- Dr. Perenack offers advice for OMS residents interested in cosmetic surgery.
- Explore why facial cosmetic surgery creates a unique patient experience.
- Discover which habits Dr. Perenack thinks every OMS surgeon should practice.
- How loupes, ergonomics, and the right equipment can benefit your surgical career.
- Learn where early-career cosmetic surgeons can gain career experience.
- He shares how painting and creativity influence life outside the operating room.
- The one surgical instrument Dr. Perenack says transformed his practice.
- His advice on family, perspective, and making the most of time with your children.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jon Perenack – https://www.drperenack.com/
Dr. Jon Perenack on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjonperenack
Dr. Jon Perenack on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drjonperenack
Before and After Gallery: Dr. Jon Perenack – https://www.drperenack.com/before-after-galleries
Williamson Cosmetic Center & Perenack Aesthetic Surgery – https://www.williamsoncosmeticcenter.com/
The LigaSure™ – https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthcare-professionals/products/surgical-energy/vessel-sealing/ligasure-technology.html
BALANCE ADVANCE Microsurgery Chair – https://www.brumaba.com/operating-chairs/operation-and-microsurgery-chair-balance-advance/
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) – https://aaoms.org/
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) – https://cosmeticsurgery.org/
Your Friends & Neighbors – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30459041/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dry mouth is more than an inconvenience. It can affect eating, speaking, sleeping, oral health, and overall quality of life, but identifying the cause isn't always straightforward. In this episode, Dr. Hayley Vatcher, an Oral Medicine Specialist, joins Dr. Grant Stucki to explain how oral surgeons can better recognize, diagnose, and manage salivary gland disorders. She clarifies the difference between xerostomia (subjective dryness) and true salivary hypofunction (clinical dryness), outlines a practical diagnostic approach, and discusses the many factors that can reduce salivary flow, from medications and radiation therapy to autoimmune conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome. Dr. Vatcher also reviews current treatment options, including lifestyle modifications, prescription medications, and salivary gland therapies, while sharing promising research into regenerative treatments that may one day restore salivary function rather than simply relieve symptoms. Discover practical strategies that can help improve care for patients living with salivary gland dysfunction.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Today’s guest and topic: Dr. Hayley Vatcher discusses salivary gland disorders.
- Why saliva is essential for oral health and quality of life.
- Common causes of dry mouth and salivary gland dysfunction.
- A practical approach to evaluating patients with dry mouth.
- Identifying xerostomia (subjective dryness) vs. true salivary hypofunction (clinical dryness).
- Measuring salivary flow to guide diagnosis and treatment.
- First-line lifestyle changes and over-the-counter treatment options.
- When to prescribe medications to stimulate salivary flow.
- Managing medication-induced dry mouth with physicians.
- Radiation and chemo-related dry mouth and promising regenerative therapies.
- Causes and treatment of hypersalivation and how to identify it.
- How Sjögren's syndrome and other autoimmune diseases can cause dry mouth.
- Diagnosing Sjögren's syndrome with clinical testing and biopsy.
- Treatment strategies that reduce oral complications for patients with Sjögren's syndrome.
- What the evidence says about mouth taping for dry mouth.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Hayley Vatcher — https://www.charlestonoralandfacialsurgery.com/hayley-vatcher
Dr. Hayley Vatcher on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvatcher/Dr. Hayley Vatcher on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dr.hayleyvatcher/
Dr. Hayley Vatcher Email — hvatcher@gmail.com
Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery — https://www.charlestonoralandfacialsurgery.com/
TheraBreath Dry Mouth Lozenges — https://www.therabreath.com/collections/lozenges-gum
Aquoral Spray — https://aquoralspray.com/
Biotène — https://www.biotene.com/
Salivea — https://www.salivea.com/
Colgate PreviDent — https://www.colgate.com/en-us/prevident
Clinpro Tooth Crème — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K5HV1HO
Boka — https://www.boka.com/
Cevimeline — https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cevimeline-oral-route/description/drg-20062661
Pilocarpine — https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/pilocarpine-oral-route/description/drg-20065496
Dr. Michael T. Brennan, DDS, MHS — https://school.wakehealth.edu/faculty/b/michael-t-brennan
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
During this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Dr. Anish Gupta, a private practitioner based in Michigan, to discuss the practical applications of AI in oral surgery. To start, they discuss how AI can support practitioners with medical compliance by streamlining the note-taking and documentation process. Next, they discuss the value of automation and how AI can support efficiency and time-saving. They also explore patient sign-off for real-time recording and why it’s important for practitioners to understand that AI is not accurate 100% of the time, as well as how to work around this reality. Dr. Gupta shares how he uses AI in other areas of his life to help save time and tend to tedious tasks. More broadly, this conversation explores the value of AI and how to begin to find the areas where it can make life easier for you.
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Dr. Gupta built his career in oral surgery and how he first became interested in AI.
- Leveraging AI for note taking and documentation.
- Why automation is so valuable to Dr. Gupta’s practice.
- How he approaches patient sign-off for AI recordings.
- Understanding that AI is not accurate 100% of the time.
- Other time-saving uses of AI.
- AI for tracking progress and trends in dental surgery.
- Time-savers Dr. Gupta uses AI and generative AI for in other areas of his life.
- Why it is advisable to experiment with AI.
- Dr. Gupta’s book recommendation: The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher.
- How learning the guitar might have improved his hand skills.
- The role of exercise and stretching in supporting his work.
- Why he uses a 150 to extract tooth number 4.
- A series he keeps revisiting: Ted Lasso.
- The Jefferson quote he lives by.
- A tip for your parenting journey.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Lyon Dental Implants — https://lyondentalimplants.com/ Lyon Dental Implants Email — lyondentalimplants@gmail.com
Lyon Dental Implants Cellphone — 248-895-1451
Kubo Surgical — https://www.kubosurgical.com/
Abridge AI — https://www.abridge.com/
Plaud AI — https://www.plaud.ai/
Overjet AI — https://www.overjet.com/
Denti AI — https://www.denti.ai/
Oryx Dental Software — https://www.oryxdental.com/
Carestack — https://carestack.com/
Dentiq — https://www.dentiqsolution.com/
Blue Sky Bio — https://blueskybio.com/
Implant Concierge — https://implantconcierge.com/
Canva — https://www.canva.com/
Claude — https://claude.ai/
The Next Conversation — https://www.amazon.com/Next-Conversation-Argue-Less-Talk/dp/0593718720The Jefferson Fisher Podcast — https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/podcast
Ted Lasso — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The best surgical outcomes often come from seeing beyond a single specialty. In this episode, Dr. Derek Steinbacher joins Dr. Grant Stucki to share insights from a career that has spanned oral surgery, plastic surgery, craniofacial surgery, academic leadership at Yale, and private practice ownership. Dr. Steinbacher reflects on the transition from academia to private practice and explains what it takes to build a successful orthognathic surgery practice in today’s surgical landscape. The conversation explores the growing role of ambulatory surgery centers, the connection between orthognathic surgery and rhinoplasty, and why surgeons should think beyond occlusion by considering facial aesthetics, airway function, and overall facial balance during treatment planning. He also shares valuable advice for residents and young surgeons on developing expertise, staying curious, and learning from others. Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation on advancing surgical practice and thinking more holistically about patient care.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Derek Steinbacher's path through oral surgery and plastic surgery training.
- The biggest differences between academic surgery and private practice.
- What it takes to build and grow a successful orthognathic surgery practice.
- The benefits of performing orthognathic surgery in ambulatory surgery centers.
- Key considerations when performing orthognathic surgery in outpatient settings.
- The close relationship between orthognathic surgery, rhinoplasty, and facial aesthetics.
- How surgeons can balance occlusion, function, and aesthetics when planning treatment.
- Approaches to treating facial asymmetry and condylar hyperplasia cases.
- Common challenges surgeons face when managing complex orthognathic cases.
- Advice for residents building expertise in orthognathic surgery and clinical practice.
- Rapid-fire questions about favorite books, TV shows, and life outside surgery.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Derek Steinbacher on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@dr.dereksteinbacher8638
Dr. Derek Steinbacher on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/Dereksteinbacher/
Dr. Derek Steinbacher Email — info@dereksteinbacher.com
Dr. Derek Steinbacher Phone — 203-453-6635
Aesthetic Orthognathic Surgery and Rhinoplasty — https://www.amazon.com/Aesthetic-Orthognathic-Surgery-Rhinoplasty-Steinbacher/dp/1119186978
Autobiography of a Face — https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Face-Thirtieth-Anniversary-Grealy/dp/006328863X
Truth & Beauty: A Friendship — https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Beauty-Friendship-Ann-Patchett/dp/0060572159
A Fire in His Soul: Van Gogh, Paris, and the Making of an Artist — https://www.amazon.com/Fire-His-Soul-Making-Artist/dp/1639368450
Beef — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_1
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Most practices focus on winning referrals, but very few think seriously about keeping them. That gap is where long-term growth is either built or lost. Joining us to explore this topic is Dr. Vic Martel, a General Dentist who has supported countless other Doctors to open and run their practices. Listen as we unpack the five pillars together and explore how you can eliminate the hurdles that sometimes keep your strongest referral relationships from becoming truly enduring partnerships, from elevating patient experiences to ensuring every interaction reinforces trust to building intentional, human communication that keeps relationships active rather than passive. We also dig into what it really means to make your best referrers feel valued, why consistent appreciation matters more than ego or self-promotion, and how even subtle gaps in how you present or position yourself can weaken otherwise strong connections. Along the way, we explore the role of education in strengthening referrals, how “hospitality” translates into clinical relationships, and the practical systems that help you sustain consistency over time rather than relying on goodwill alone.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why retaining referrals is just as important as getting them.
- Unpacking the non-negotiable need for outstanding patient experiences.
- A strategy for maintaining personal communication with referrals.
- How to make your really good referrals feel extra special.
- Why appreciation is more important than ego.
- An example of what isn’t good enough when it comes to selling yourself.
- What to educate your referrals on and how to do it.
- Understanding how to show ‘hospitality’ in the context of dentistry.
- How to appreciate your referrals and show it.
- Practical tips to keep connections alive.
- Leveraging systems to create consistency in your referral base.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Vic Martel Email — martelvic@gmail.comDr. Vic Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-fagd-91431922/
Unreasonable Hospitality — https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/ Giftology — https://giftologygroup.com/ Beyond Giftology — https://giftologygroup.com/beyondgiftology/The Ritz Carlton Effect (The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company) — https://www.amazon.ca/New-Gold-Standard-Leadership-Ritz-Carlton/dp/0071548335
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
How can dynamic navigation make implant placement faster, more accurate, and easier to integrate into a same-day workflow? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki and co-host Dr. Jake Stucki are joined by Dr. Dexter Mattox to discuss how Dr. Mattox uses the X-Guide implant system in his oral surgery practice. Dr. Mattox shares why he adopted X-Guide after opening his own practice, how it supports his goal of faster patient intake and treatment, and why guided implant placement has become a routine part of his workflow. He also breaks down the basic concept of dynamic navigation, how the system tracks the patient and handpiece in real time, and how this compares with freehand, static guided, and robotic implant placement. Dr. Mattox walks through his patient preparation process, the power of cone beam computed tomography scans, drill calibration, assistant training, and what is needed for same-day treatments. They also discuss the costs of using the system, intraoral scanning, sedation, patient acceptance, and the importance of team buy-in for making the technology work. Tune in to learn how dynamic navigation can improve implant workflows, support accuracy, and deliver more efficient surgery with Dr. Dexter Mattox.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why and how Dr. Mattox implemented X-Guide as a routine part of his implant workflow.
- Explore why guided implant placement can offer greater accuracy than freehand surgery.
- Learn about dynamic navigation and how X-Guide uses patient and handpiece tracking.
- Hear how different handpieces and drills can be calibrated for the X-Guide workflow.
- What happens when a patient arrives for an implant consultation and same-day treatment.
- How he uses X-Guide during tooth extraction, osteotomy preparation, and implant placement.
- Understand how the system can support better ergonomics during implant surgery.
- Find out what the X-Guide screen shows while controlling angulation, position, and depth.
- Unpack what surgeons should consider before purchasing the X-Guide system.
- Insights into how patients respond to navigated implant surgery and guided surgery fees.
- Overview of the challenges that could occur when using the X-Guide system.
- Uncover why team commitment is essential when implementing X-Guide.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dexter Mattox – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextermattox/
Dr. Dexter Mattox Email: dextermattox@gmail.com
X-Guide: https://x-navtech.com/about-x-guide/
X-Nav Technologies: https://x-navtech.com/
NaviDent: https://www.claronav.com/navident/
If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies – https://www.amazon.com/Anyone-Builds-Everyone-Dies-Superhuman/dp/0316595640
Dr. Jake Stucki: https://www.southglennmoderndentistry.com/meet-our-team/team-member.jake-stucki-staff-id-45490/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What would change in an oral surgery practice if the office manager truly ran every non-clinical part of the business? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki is once again joined by Dr. Roger Levin, CEO of Levin Group, for the final episode in their series on office managers as chief operating officers and their role in improving practice management. Dr. Levin revisits why surgeons need to delegate more effectively and why office managers should be trained to lead the practice's operations. He also breaks down key areas office managers need to master, the value of clear communication, the need for financial understanding, the importance of adaptability and consistency, and how stronger one-to-one relationships can improve team performance. They also discuss the patient experience, customer service, goal setting, progressive discipline, and why surgeons should not be the ones managing every staff issue. Dr. Levin provides insight into how a stronger office manager can protect practice growth, reduce stress for surgeons, and create a better environment for both team members and patients. Tune in to learn how office managers can step into a stronger leadership role and help oral surgery practices run more effectively with Dr. Roger Levin.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Discover why office managers should function as a CEO in oral surgery practices.
- Learn how surgeons can use a scoring system to evaluate office manager performance.
- Explore why clear and direct communication matters between surgeons and team members.
- Why managers need to drive vision and keep the team aligned with long-term goals.
- How financial understanding helps managers monitor performance and identify opportunities.
- Uncover why adaptability is essential when practices face changes or new challenges.
- Examine why consistency in leadership and communication strengthens the whole team.
- Hear how one-to-one relationships help managers learn what motivates team members.
- Find out about the qualities that office managers need to be successful leaders.
- Assess how office managers can train the team to create a stronger patient experience.
- Unpack why practice goals should be written down, measured, and reviewed weekly.
- Final takeaways on how surgeons coach their office managers into stronger leaders.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Dr. Roger Levin email — rlevinconf@levingroup.com
Levin Group: https://levingroup.com/
Fierce Conversations: https://www.amazon.com/Fierce-Conversations-Achieving-Success-Conversation/dp/0425193373/
Unreasonable Hospitality: https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Preserving bone during an extraction can make all the difference when planning for immediate or delayed implant placement. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Dr. Jake Stucki for a practical discussion on atraumatic extraction techniques and how surgeons can set implant cases up for long-term success. Dr. Jake Stucki shares how extraction technique influences future implant outcomes, the key to maintaining soft tissue support, and when a site is ready for an immediate implant. Grant and Jake discuss how to use elevators, forceps, osteotomes, thin burs, tooth sectioning, and tactile feedback to remove teeth efficiently while preserving the surrounding anatomy. They also explore immediate implant decision-making, how patient factors can influence treatment planning, and why surgeons should have a clear mental checklist before placing implants. Tune in for a technique-focused discussion on improving extraction strategy, protecting bone, and making better implant decisions from the very first step of treatment.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Discover why implant complications often begin at the time of extraction.
- Learn how atraumatic extraction preserves bone for immediate or delayed implants.
- Unpack why the buccal plate is essential for implant positioning and long-term outcomes.
- How twisting movements with forceps can reduce lateral stress on the buccal plate.
- Hear how tactile feedback helps identify early cracks or buccal plate movement.
- When osteotomes can help create space between the root and the surrounding bone.
- Understand why surgeons should focus pressure on the mesial and distal bone.
- Uncover why tooth sectioning can make difficult roots easier to remove.
- Explore how evaluating the socket can help determine if an implant is suitable.
- Patient and site factors that may support delaying implant placement.
- Pre-operative planning factors surgeons should consider before extracting a tooth.
- The ways a patient’s anxiety and mindset can influence treatment planning.
- Find out which instruments and materials can support immediate implant treatments.
- Why a clear checklist can prevent tunnel vision during complex implant surgery.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jake Stucki: https://www.southglennmoderndentistry.com/meet-our-team/team-member.jake-stucki-staff-id-45490/
Nobel Biocare: https://www.nobelbiocare.com/
Nobel Biocare | NobelActive: https://www.nobelbiocare.com/en-us/nobelactive
Versah: https://versah.com/
Zero Bone Loss Concepts: https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/usa/en/product/zero-bone-loss-concepts
Eat That Frog!: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X
Unreasonable Hospitality: https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
A routine extraction can quickly become a high-stakes situation when a root tip becomes displaced and slips out of view. In this episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Dr. Jake Stucki to break down the technical challenges of managing displaced root tips. Drawing from real clinical scenarios, they walk through cases most likely to cause complications, like deeply impacted teeth or roots that are very close to the sinus. The conversation focuses on practical decision-making in the moment: how to recognize early warning signs, maintain control, and recover when things don’t go as planned. They discuss step-by-step strategies for retrieval, includi
M g using simple tools like suction or even finger pressure to reestablish resistance. They also explore when it’s safer to stop and leave a root tip in place, weighing the risks of further damage against the likelihood of healing without complications. Listen in for an informative discussion on handling one of oral surgery’s more stressful scenarios with confidence!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Dr. Jake Stucki and today’s focus on displaced root tips.
- Common scenarios that increase the risk of root tip fracture and displacement.
- Recognizing early signs that a root tip has fractured during elevation.
- Tips for avoiding fractures, including the use of careful elevation.
- Techniques for locating and retrieving extra-challenging displaced root tips.
- Risks of pushing roots deeper into lingual or soft tissue spaces.
- Strategies for managing tooth displacement into the sinus.
- When to escalate to a Caldwell-Luc approach for retrieval.
- Closure strategies to address a large sinus opening.
- When it is safer to leave a root tip rather than risk harm.
- Patient communication and follow-up when a root tip is retained.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jake Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Taking the Oral Comprehensive Exam is one of the most important moments in any oral surgeon’s career. Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Stucki is joined by Drs. Michael Miloro, Ben Palla, and Jake Stucki to discuss board preparation and the Los Angeles Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Review Course. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what inspired Dr. Palla to start the Los Angeles Review Course, what the structure is like, and what the study guide he created consists of. Next, Dr. Miloro delves into some tips for oral surgeons writing their boards before Dr. Stucki tells us about his experience attending this particular course. We also touch on why joining the course with a partner is so beneficial. Finally, hear about why ‘I don’t know’ is a reasonable answer. If you’re preparing for the Oral Comprehensive Exam and looking for some study tips, then this episode is for you!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Drs. Michael Miloro, Ben Palla, and Jake Stucki to the show.
- Why Dr. Palla decided to set up the Los Angeles Review Course.
- The structure of the course, what it entails, and what it costs
- A bit about the study guide they give course attendees.
- Dr. Miloro shares some tips for anyone writing their board exam.
- The dangers of binge studying and why preparation is key.
- Dr. Stucki tells us about his experience attending this course.
- The benefits of joining the Los Angeles Review Course with a partner.
- Why ‘I don’t know’ is a reasonable answer in an examination.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Michael Miloro on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmiloro/
Michael Miloro Email Address — mmiloro@uic.edu
Ben Palla on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-palla-a563a4112/
Ben Palla Email Address — bpalla12@gmail.com
Jake Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
Jake Stucki Email Address — jstuckiddsmd@gmail.com
Los Angeles Review Course — https://www.losangelesboardreviewcourse.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
How do you build a practical framework for managing some of the most complex fractures in facial trauma? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Dr. Andrew Jenzer and Dr. Greg Tentindo for part three of the trauma series, with a focused discussion on midface injuries, LeFort fractures, zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures, and orbital trauma, and practical teachings to build a stronger foundation for evaluating and treating these injuries. Grant, Andrew, and Greg walk through how to recognize common fracture patterns, how to think through classification systems without getting stuck in them, and how to approach surgical decision-making in cases that rarely follow textbook scenarios. They delve into orbital anatomy, key terminology, treatment timing, reconstruction strategies, and postoperative complications. They also unpack what materials, plates, templates, and custom planning options can be used for orbital floor reconstruction. Tune in to learn about midface trauma, sharpen your surgical reasoning, and pick up practical tips you can apply in training and in practice with Drs. Andrew Jenzer and Greg Tentindo.
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Dr. Tentindo’s trauma and fellowship background shaped his approach to trauma cases.
- Learn what a LeFort fracture is and how to think through LeFort I, II, and III injuries in practice.
- Find out what clinical signs can help diagnose Lefort fractures and assess their severity.
- Dr. Tentindo breaks down surgical tips on how to treat LeFort fractures effectively.
- Unpack ZMC fractures and why they should be understood as tetrapod injuries.
- What classification systems Greg uses to categorize ZMC fractures, and why that matters.
- Hear what physical exam findings can help identify a significantly displaced ZMC fracture.
- Explore how to approach exposure, reduction, and fixation in a standard ZMC repair.
- Gain insights into isolated arch fractures and the best ways to reduce them.
- Key fissures, nerves, syndromes, measurements, and terms surgeons need to know.
- Steps to distinguish between orbital compartment syndrome, entrapment, and incarceration.
- The best method for orbital fractures and why reevaluation after swelling improves is vital.
- Why their approaches to orbital fractures have become more conservative over time.
- Understand why patient-specific findings matter more than fracture size alone.
- What complications can arise after orbital fracture repair, and why eyelid malposition can be challenging to treat.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
Dr. Andrew Jenze Email — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
Duke University — https://surgery.duke.edu/
Dr. Greg Tentindo —https://ofsinstitute.com/greg-tentindo/
Dr. Greg Tentindo Email — gtentindo@gmail.com
Oral Facial Surgery Institute — https://ofsinstitute.com/
The St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review course — https://stlomfsreview.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What does it take to build a truly elite implant practice? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Dr. Hunter Dawson, a prosthodontist, to break down the foundational pillars that help oral surgeons move from placing implants to building a high-performing implant practice. Dr. Dawson explains why technical skill is only one part of the equation and why surgeons need a deeper understanding of restorative dentistry, diagnosis, and treatment planning to improve outcomes and grow their practice. He also unpacks how following cases through to restoration, partnering with strong restorative mentors, and learning when not to move forward with a case can make a major difference. They also explore the role of doctor-to-doctor conversations, why case acceptance often depends on clarity, confidence, and systems, not just clinical ability, and why practices that want to grow need to invest in their entire team. Tune in to learn how to strengthen your implant workflow, improve communication, and create a better experience for both patients and referrals with Dr. Hunter Dawson.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The first step to growing your implant practice.
- Learn why restorative knowledge is essential to becoming an effective implant provider.
- Explore how following implant cases can enhance surgical judgment and improve outcomes.
- Understand why communication should begin before treatment starts, not after.
- How pre-consult conversations with referring doctors build trust with patients.
- Discover why stronger referral relationships require education and collaboration.
- Why surgeons need prosthetic knowledge to make better treatment planning decisions.
- The importance of not ignoring occlusion, alignment, and orthodontic considerations.
- Unpack how visual tools can help patients grasp complex treatment approaches.
- Why educating a team can turn staff into a stronger extension of the surgeon.
- How reviewing phone calls can reveal gaps in patient-referral communication.
- See why growth often comes down to better execution rather than dramatic changes.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Hunter Dawson: https://dawsondmd.com
Dr. Hunter Dawson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hunter_dawson_dmd/
Dr. Hunter Dawson Email: HunterDawsonDMD@gmail.com
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
96% of dental office managers have no real training or background in management. That’s because many are promoted from within and parachuted into the role without formal preparation. In this fifth episode of the Office Manager Mastery series, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Roger Levin, CEO of Levin Group, to break down what it takes to develop a high-performing office manager and practice. Dr. Levin introduces the “office manager pyramid,” a clear framework that outlines the progression from managing daily processes to leading teams and driving strategic growth. He explains how mastering systems, numbers, and people creates the foundation for reaching the highest level: a Level 10 office manager who can fully oversee non-clinical operations. When this role is developed effectively, surgeons gain the freedom to focus on patient care while the practice continues to grow. Listen in to learn how building toward a Level 10 office manager can transform your entire dental practice!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introduction to the Office Manager Mastery series and its purpose.
- 96% of office managers lack formal management training or experience.
- Why the office manager should function as COO of all non-clinical activity.
- The office manager pyramid as a model for role development.
- Level 1, functional: processes, daily tasks, and getting through the day effectively.
- Tracking production numbers and KPIs to guide performance and decisions.
- Systems must be built, tested, and improved to drive consistency.
- Level 2, people: managing people and leading the full team.
- Building culture must be intentional, with a focus on positivity and leadership.
- Level 3, strategic thinking: introduces strategic thinking and long-term growth.
- Why increasing production every year is essential to keep up with inflation and avoid decline.
- Defining a five-year vision to guide practice growth.
- Level 10 office manager: allows surgeons to focus on patients while the practice runs.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Dr. Roger Levin email — rlevinconf@levingroup.com
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
Office Manager Practice Mastery Program — https://levingroup.com/office-manager-practice-mastery-program/
‘The Positive Practice’ by Dr. Roger Levin — https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(15)01096-X/abstract
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Alex Nguyen, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Texas and Arizona, joins us to talk about advanced remote anchorage techniques for complex implant cases. He walks us through the use of zygomatic, pterygoid, and transnasal implants as alternatives to traditional bone grafting in patients with severe maxillary atrophy. Dr. Nguyen shares his prosthetically driven approach, explaining how strategic implant placement can reduce mechanical leverage and support better long-term outcomes. He also highlights the importance of a thorough patient assessment, including factors such as age, bone quality, and lifestyle, when deciding between full-arch reconstruction and more conservative options. We wrap up with practical insights on managing complications and why hands-on clinical training is essential for mastering these techniques.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Nguyen shares a brief history of his training and current practice setup.
- Today’s topic of conversation: remote anchorage and the reasons to consider pterygoid, transnasal, and zygomatic implants.
- He unpacks the PATZi protocol.
- Patient fit: he outlines his algorithm for determining whether a patient is suited for anchorage implants or grafting.
- Assessing and determining patient bone density with CT scans.
- Walking patients through the remote anchorage implant process and potential complications.
- How his approach to zygomatic implants differs from other techniques.
- Why Dr. Nguyen believes learning how to do a pterygoid is key.
- Which is more difficult to restore: pterygoids or zygomatics, and why.
- His recommendation for practitioners seeking to advance their skills in pterygoid placement.
- Where to find out more about Dr. Nguyen and his work.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Alexander N. Nguyen, DDS on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/alexnguyenomfs/
Surprise Oral & Implant Surgery — https://www.surpriseazoralsurgery.com/
Alexander N. Nguyen, DDS Office Phone — 623-584-3098
Alexander N. Nguyen, DDS, Office Fax — 623-584-1153
Surprise Oral and Implant Surgery — https://surpriseazoralsurgery.com/
Surprise Oral and Implant Surgery Address — 15276 W. Brookside Lane, Suite 141
Surprise, AZ 85374
Carle Foundation Hospital — https://carle.org/locations/carle-foundation-hospital
‘A Systematic Approach to Restoring Full Arch Length with Maxillary Fixed Implant Reconstruction: The PATZi Protocol’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37847841/
From Indication to Execution: Zygomatic Implants with Dr. Waldemar Polido — https://audio.buzzsprout.com/vxv4iw38nc73d76tjztf94bpbkm3?response-content-disposition=inline
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayor
Brannon Moncrief is the Principal and CEO of McLerran and Associates, where he helps multiple surgeons buy and sell their practices every year. Join us as Brannon shares insights from more than 25 years in buying and selling dental practices, including how to prepare for the inevitability of selling your business, considerations for selling to DSOs, and the status of the dental market in 2026 in comparison to previous years. Brannon shares what is trickiest to navigate about the transactions he deals with and offers valuable advice for practice owners pursuing DSO affiliations, from early planning to knowing your options, finding the right partner, creating a competitive environment, and more. Join us for an incredibly informative conversation about the complexities of selling your dental practice and how to get the best deal possible.
Key Points From This Episode:
• Brannon’s background in the financial side of dentistry.
• The story of how he purchased McLerran and Associates 15 years ago and grew the business.
• Why selling your business is one of the inevitabilities of life and how to prepare for this. • Common reasons an OMF surgeon might decide to sell to a DSO.
• The status of the dental market in 2026.
• How DSO deals are typically structured: equity, structure, and more.
• The trickiest thing Brannon and his colleagues deal with on a day-to-day basis. • Advice for practice owners pursuing DSO affiliations.
• The importance of creating perspective and optionality for the right partner.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Brannon Moncrief on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brannon-moncrief-aa681272/ Brannon Moncrief Phone Number — 512-660-8505
Brannon Moncrief Email — brannon@dentaltransitions.com
McLerran and Associates — https://dentaltransitions.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/ Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome back to Everyday Oral Surgery. In today’s episode, Dr. Stucki is joined by Dr. Andrew Jenzer for a dynamic session featuring mock board exam cases designed to help residents and practicing surgeons prepare for certification. Through realistic clinical scenarios that test both knowledge and composure, this episode offers valuable insight for trainees and a practical refresher for experienced OMS surgeons. Along the way, Drs. Jenzer, Frazier, and McMillan provide constructive feedback, share expert perspectives, and walk through strategies for navigating the complex situations commonly encountered in board examinations. This mini-series, based on Dr. Jenzer’s Weekend Warrior Course, aims to empower more surgeons to pursue board certification confidently and perform at their highest level, reflecting the excellence of the specialty. Thanks for listening.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to today’s episode: A series of mock board cases.
- Dr. Jenzer’s advice to those about to listen to this episode.
- Case 1: 17-year-old female presenting with a referral from her dentist stating, "Please extract wisdom teeth.”
- Feedback from Case 1 with Dr. Kyle Frazier, Dr. Jenzer, & Drs. Dane and Kale McMillan.
- Case 2: 56-year-old male with a referral from his general dentist saying, "Take all the teeth out. He's going to get complete dentures.”
- The examiner gives feedback on navigating two emergencies: the waiting room question.
- Feedback from Case 2 with Drs. Frazier, Jenzer, & McMillan.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email Address — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
Dr. Kyle Frazier — https://providers.geisinger.org/provider/kyle-bryan-frazier/2610047
Dr. Dane and Kale McMillan — https://www.ottawaoms.com/drs-kale-dane-mcmillan-dental-surgeons-ottawa/
Weekend Warrior Course
ABOMS — https://www.aboms.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Blogpost — https://everydayoralsurgery.com/blog/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Managing mandible fractures requires more than textbook knowledge. It requires sound clinical judgment, careful evaluation, and an understanding of how treatment decisions impact outcomes. In this episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Andrew Jenzer, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, to continue their trauma series with an in-depth discussion on facial fractures. Dr. Jenzer breaks down the fundamentals that guide clinical decision-making, starting with how bone healing is influenced by fixation and mobility, and why minimizing movement is key to predictable outcomes. He walks through essential fracture terminology, zones of tension and compression, and the physical exam findings that should never be missed, including the importance of identifying a patient’s pre-injury occlusion. The conversation also explores imaging strategies, timing considerations, and how to approach treatment planning, from observation to closed reduction, or open reduction with internal fixation. Along the way, Dr. Jenzer shares practical insights, common pitfalls, and real-world considerations that go beyond textbook learning. This episode connects core principles to real-world surgical practice and offers a clear framework for approaching mandible fractures with confidence!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Primary and secondary bone healing and how fixation affects outcomes.
- Why minimizing mobility improves fracture healing success.
- Mandible fracture terms: simple, compound, comminuted, green stick, and pathologic.
- Muscle-related fracture terms: favorable, unfavorable, horizontal, and vertical.
- Zones of tension and compression and their clinical relevance.
- Physical exam findings: loss of function, malocclusion, and nerve changes.
- The importance of identifying the patient’s pre-injury occlusion.
- Imaging and clinical considerations for a thorough evaluation.
- When to escalate patients to the ER for full trauma evaluation.
- Three treatment paths: observe, closed reduction, or open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF).
- How patient factors and compliance shape treatment decisions.
- Closed reduction and Maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) options: arch bars, intermaxillary fixation (IMF) screws, Minne Ties, bridal wire, manual stabilization, and hybrid systems.
- Navigating trade-offs between efficiency, stability, and patient comfort.
- The advantages of ORIF for stability and faster recovery.
- Evaluation and management of condylar fractures, including surgical indications.
- Why coronoid fractures rarely require treatment.
- Ramus and angle fractures: approach and fixation options.
- Champy technique benefits, limitations, and the role of patient compliance.
- Ladder plates as a stronger, more reliable alternative to the Champy technique.
- How to approach decision-making for teeth in the line of fracture.
- Dr. Jenzer’s step-by-step approach to fracture exposure, reduction, and fixation.
- Navigating complications of healing mandible fractures, including malunion, nonunion, and infection.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email Address — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki
What are the most important steps to take after the primary survey to avoid missed injuries and set facial fractures up for a safer repair? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Andrew Jenzer returns to break down practical trauma fundamentals for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. He explores the steps for secondary surveys, core fracture repair principles, evaluating facial trauma, and making surgical decisions under pressure. He explains haemorrhagic shock staging, the Glasgow Coma Scale, cervical spine considerations, and a systematic approach for assessing trauma. He discusses the distinction between rigid and semi-rigid fixation, load-bearing versus load-sharing constructs, and how locking screws can help reduce complications. He unpacks the red flags to look out for, like orbital compartment syndrome, muscle entrapment with the oculocardiac reflex, and CSF leaks. Dr. Jenzer also shares planning guidance to help prevent missed injuries and unpacks why thin-slice CT scan reformats are vital. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The four classes of hemorrhagic shock and the vital signs associated with each stage.
- Learn about the Glasgow Coma Scale and why a low score is a cause for concern.
- Understand penetrating neck trauma zones and why the zone determines the approach.
- Discover the difference between rigid fixation and semi-rigid fixation for fractures.
- Unpack the ‘ideal lines of osteosynthesis’ concept and the biomechanical advantage it offers.
- Find out how load-bearing fixation differs from load-sharing fixation for plates and screws.
- Locking screws versus non-locking screws, and when is the best time to use each.
- Hear about the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) process and why it is important.
- How to confirm cervical spine safety using NEXUS criteria before proceeding.
- Dr. Jenzer shares his top-down, systematic approach to assessing trauma.
- Examples of when existing injuries have been overlooked and why.
- Ways to spot orbital compartment syndrome and why vision loss can be a bad sign.
- What muscle entrapment and the oculocardiac reflex indicate, and how to navigate it.
- Why thin-slice CT scans should be requested over standard thicker cuts.
- Explore why early airway and feeding strategies are vital to consider early on.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email Address — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
ACOMS — https://www.acoms.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The strength of your practice depends on more than clinical skill. It depends on who is leading the business behind the scenes. In this episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Roger Levin, CEO of Levin Group, to explain the evolving role of the office manager and why it is critical to long-term success. Dr. Levin describes how today’s office manager must function as the chief operating officer (COO), overseeing operations, workflow, scheduling, and team performance. He explains how structured systems, clear scripting, accessible financing, and consistent follow-up improve treatment acceptance and strengthen the patient experience. The conversation also explores how office managers can identify and fix system-level problems, manage online reviews, maintain compliance, and lead their teams with clear boundaries and accountability. Tune in to learn how empowering your office manager can help your practice run more efficiently and reach its full potential!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Levin returns to summarize the full role of the office manager.
- Why office managers must function as chief operating officers (COO) of the practice.
- How they need to oversee all non-clinical operations, workflow, and systems.
- Ensuring treatment acceptance improves through structured follow-up systems.
- Why office managers need to understand financing for the practice and patients.
- Their role identifying system failures and implementing system solutions.
- How office managers can monitor patient satisfaction and manage online reviews.
- Implementing compliance systems using checklists and timelines.
- Leadership as an office manager: leading with clear boundaries, respect, and accountability.
- How openness to growth determines whether office managers succeed at the COO level.
- Reflections on how strong office managers can become trusted partners in practice growth.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
Office Manager Practice Mastery Program — https://levingroup.com/office-manager-practice-mastery-program/
Episode 313 — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-power-tips-for-multi-office-practice-growth-with-dr/id1535284898?i=1000717140271
Episode 343 — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-office-manager-to-chief-operating-officer-what/id1535284898?i=1000747669987
Episode 346 —https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recruiting-and-building-an-awesome-team-with-dr-roger-levin/id1535284898?i=1000749939370
Episode 349 —
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Facelift rejuvenation is a fantastic procedure that can truly elevate your practice and change the lives of your patients, if done well! In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Stucki welcomes Dr. Harkaran Rana back to the show to discuss the newest procedure he’s mastered: facelift rejuvenation. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what a facelift is, what it does for a patient, and some common misconceptions about its results. We delve into preop care and the history of facelifts before our guest walks us through his own surgical technique for this procedure. He even discusses postop care and shares why he reminds patients to be patient regarding their facelift results. Finally, Dr. Rana encourages oral surgeons to consider adding this procedure to their skill sets. If you have any questions for Dr. Rana, feel free to email him directly or reach out to Dr. Stucki. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Harkaran Rana back to the show.
- What a facelift rejuvenation does (and what it doesn’t do).
- The preoperative care and assessment for this procedure.
- Dr. Rana gives us a brief history of facelift procedures.
- A step-by-step breakdown of how our guest does a facelift.
- What postoperative care looks like for this procedure.
- Cautioning patients against impatience with facelift results.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Harkaran Rana on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/harkaran-rana-aa3637179/
Dr. Harkaran Rana Email Address — harkaran.s.rana@gmail.com
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
When a tooth comes out, the real learning starts. In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki and returning guest Dr. Richard Akin delve into how, after an extraction, the socket can reveal bur marks, bone cracks, flap tension, and root morphology that can influence your surgical outcomes for better or worse. They break down what to look for in mandibular and maxillary sockets, how to manage loose bone fragments and avoid future bone spicules, when to extend or modify your flap, and how to use imaging and instrumentation more effectively in difficult molar extraction cases. They explore why open communication among the dental team is essential, what to check for after a successful extraction, how to prevent complications, the impact of mobility on the healing process, and why training and empowering staff are crucial for patient care. Dr. Akin also explains the role of assistants as a second set of skilled eyes and gives his thoughts on perfectionism, humility, and the idea of continuous learning in surgical practice. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The “black hole” analogy for the extraction socket and why it is a source of feedback.
- Why the patient’s tooth ‘belongs’ to the surgeon and what is at the core of molar surgery.
- They each share what they look for in the socket and how this helps guide their approaches.
- Find out why the right assistant for delicate work on extraction sockets is essential.
- Unpack why visualization, lighting, and flap exposure are vital for a successful surgery.
- They compare their tooth extraction procedures and surgical techniques.
- Dr. Akin explains why performing tooth extractions systematically ensures a good outcome.
- Find out whether to remove small bone fragments after maxillary tooth extraction.
- Learn about post-surgery flap management techniques and the ‘reading the roots’ concept.
- Discover the importance of self-assessment and continuous learning for patient outcomes.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Richard Akin — https://www.drakin.com/
Dr. Richard Akin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-akin-644aa932/
Dr. Richard Akin email — rick@drakin.com
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Patients may assume you’re highly trained, but what they’re often looking for first is reassurance that you genuinely care. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes return guest Dr. Richard Akin, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Louisiana, for a thoughtful conversation on the science of empathy in clinical care. Together, they explore how warmth and presence can shape patient trust even more than perceived competence, and how just a minute of focused listening can make a meaningful difference. They share simple ways to build connection, from using a patient’s name and sitting at eye level to educating patients as equal partners in care. Dr. Akin also reflects on the emotional weight of this work, the risks of empathy fatigue, and how the right kind of connection may help ease burnout. He offers practical sustainability insights as well, including how adjusting your schedule and building autonomy can support a longer, healthier career. Tune in for a human-centered discussion on why empathy is so important for both patients and providers.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The story behind the phrase “no one cares how much you know until they know how much you care” and how it applies to oral surgery.
- Why patients assume competence, but seek out signs of genuine care.
- How 90 seconds of focused listening matters more than prolonged distracted listening.
- Research on how patients rate warmth and benevolence higher than perceived competence.
- Ways that surgical bravado can block deeper connection and understanding.
- Findings on how patient compliance improves when they feel personally cared for.
- Helping patients feel like informed partners through education and clear choices.
- Simple connection tools, like using the patient’s name and sitting at eye level.
- Lessons from Unreasonable Hospitality and the practice of truly seeing the patient.
- How emotional barriers and detachment can contribute to burnout in healthcare.
- Why the right kind of connection can help relieve clinician burnout.
- Scheduling and autonomy as keys to long-term energy and sustainability.
- How connection with patients can lower stress more than rushing through care.
- Reflections on the modern medical system and transcending transactional care to build more relational, trust-based patient connection.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Richard Akin — https://www.drakin.com/
Dr. Richard Akin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-akin-644aa932/
Dr. Richard Akin email — rick@drakin.com
From Tension to Trust: The Science of Connection in Healthcare (with Dr. Richard Akin) —
‘Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care’ — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8
Unreasonable Hospitality — https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573
Being Mortal — https://www.amazon.com/Being-Mortal-Medicine-What-Matters-ebook/dp/B00JCW0BCY
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
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In today’s episode, Dr. Stucki sits down with financial experts Bob Spiel and Nate Williams, who push back on the idea that dental specialists should sell their practices to Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) or private equity groups. Using straightforward financial modeling, they question the belief that corporate buyers always offer the best payout, pointing out that long work-back commitments and illiquid equity can leave doctors with less overall value than a traditional private sale. They suggest that, in many cases, surgeons are essentially paying for their own buyouts with years of future work, while also giving up a significant amount of professional independence. By calling attention to the risks of share dilution and reduced control over day-to-day decisions, they encourage doctors to hold onto independent ownership of their most valuable assets. Overall, the episode serves as a practical warning about how Wall Street-driven incentives can affect both the financial health and clinical direction of the dental profession.
Key Points From This Episode:
- We are introduced to our guests, Bob Spiel and Nate Williams.
- Debunking the goal and purpose of private equity (in the dentistry space).
- They look at the hypothesis that private equity-backed DSO groups pay more for practices than private doctors (an in-depth hypothetical scenario).
- Another hypothetical scenario: what it looks like when practices are sold to businessmen.
- Nate explains the 5-year work-back.
- He unpacks the rollover equity: minority non-marketable shares of an entity.
- What happens to shares when the ship sinks.
- Big cash up front and what that means for the future.
- Navigating misinformation as an industry.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Nate Williams, CPA on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-williams-cpa-cfp
Practice Financial Group — https://practicefinancialgroup.com/
Bob Spiel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobspiel
Spiel Consulting — https://spielconsulting.com/
Dentist Partner Pros — https://dentistpartnerpros.com/
Just Say NO to the DSO — https://open.spotify.com/show/2DRR7iWpDQiX1NSyaSIWzK
Questions — questionsjustsaynotothedso@gmail.com
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
“Quitters never win, and winners never quit.” It’s more than a catchphrase for Dr. Julia Jackson—it’s the mindset that has defined her career. Today’s episode of Everyday Oral Surgery spotlights the pioneering oral and maxillofacial surgeon as she reflects on her demanding training and her experience as the first African-American woman in her specialty to practice in Virginia. She shares the importance of “thinking outside the socket,” a philosophy that led her to found the International Implant Institute to provide continuing education for general dentists. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Jackson emphasizes persistence and resilience, encouraging students and residents to stay committed to their goals despite systemic or personal challenges. Tune in to hear about her journey to becoming an OMS, the impact of launching the International Implant Institute, why fear should never stand in the way of serving others, and her advice for aspiring surgeons. Thanks for listening.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief history of Dr. Jackson’s training, background, and current practice setup.
- Two important lessons Dr. Jackson learned in her internship.
- Her journey as the first African-American practicing female oral surgeon.
- Thinking outside the socket: Dr. Jackson shares about the International Implant Institute.
- The key benefits Dr. Jackson gains from the International Implant Institute
- She sheds light on the truth of teaching general dentists to do implants.
- Limits and boundaries, and the importance of patient selection when thinking of doing an implant.
- Dr. Jackson shares advice for young potential surgeons trying to find their way.
- Two best words to hold on to: Don’t quit!
- Leave perfectionism behind.
- Where to learn more about the International Implant Institute.
- Dr. Jackson fires back her answers to the rapid-fire question round.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Julia Jackson on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-julia-jackson/
Dr. Julia Jackson on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/socket_grafting_girl/
International Implant Institute on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/people/International-Implant-Institute/61561700447527/
Dr. Julia Jackson on Email — toothtitans@gmail.com
International Implant Institute — https://intlimplantinstitute.com/
Training Ivy: How to Become the First Practicing Female African-American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Commonwealth of Virginia — https://www.amazon.com/Training-Ivy-African-American-Maxillofacial-Commonwealth/dp/1530927218
Temple University — https://www.temple.edu/
Howard University — https://howard.edu/
Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential — https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/0063325616
White Lotus — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13406094
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
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What if the “wait and see” approach to suspicious oral lesions is putting patients at risk? In this episode, Dr. Paras Patel, an oral maxillofacial pathologist based in Texas, joins us to challenge outdated thinking and share a more proactive, data-driven approach to early detection and prevention. We begin with a key shift in the field: moving from the term ‘potentially malignant lesions’ to ‘precancerous lesions’, and what that change signals about risk, responsibility, and intervention. Dr. Patel unpacks how evolving diagnostic criteria, new treatment pathways, and better follow-up protocols are changing outcomes. He explains why he favors a two-week monitoring window for leukoplakia, how non-traditional risk factors like HPV and iron deficiency come into play, and why there is no single pathway to disease. The conversation also explores how biomarkers, advanced testing, and even AI can support clinicians in tracking change over time and making more informed decisions. Finally, Dr. Patel shares practical guidance on managing ulcers and tissue abnormalities and why consistent follow-up is critical, even after a patient has been referred.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Updated terminology, from ‘potentially malignant lesions’ to ‘precancerous lesions’.
- How the field has evolved through updated criteria, new treatment options, and more.
- How Dr. Patel approaches follow-up to protect patients from developing cancer.
- Developments in pathology and treatment methods.
- Why Dr. Patel favors a two-week period to monitor leukoplakia.
- Non-traditional risk factors, including HPV and iron deficiency.
- Understanding the multiple pathways to this kind of pathology.
- Leveraging a variety of biomarkers and tests for direction as a clinician.
- How AI can support this data collection process.
- What Dr. Patel recommends for navigating ulcers and tissue during surgery.
- The platinum-based therapy he has been using with great results.
- Why follow up protocol is so important.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Paras Patel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/paras-patel-6023a7a1/
Dr. Paras Patel on ResearchGate — https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Paras-B-Patel-2158422405
Center for Oral Pathology — https://www.centerfororalpathology.com/
Oral Diagnostics SDFW — oraldiagnosticsdfw@gmail.com
WHO Oral Epithelial Dysplasia: Classifications — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6503768/
Yen-Chen Kevin Ko on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/yen-chen-kevin-ko-561469115/
Glenn Hanna on ResearchGate — https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Glenn-J-Hanna-2006701454
Alessandro Villa on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrovilla-oralmedicine/
Nivolumab for Patients With High-Risk Oral Leukoplakia — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37971722/
MD Anderson — https://www.mdanderson.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
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Meetings don’t have to drain time or energy. In fact, they can become one of the most effective tools in a well-run practice! In this episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Roger Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group, for a focused discussion on conducting effective daily business meetings, also known as morning huddles. Dr. Levin challenges the idea that meetings are inherently inefficient and explains why, when done well, they’re essential for clear communication in busy oral surgery practices. He breaks down ten practical rules for running effective daily meetings, showing how short, structured check-ins help organize the day, reduce interruptions, and keep teams aligned. The conversation also clarifies what belongs in a daily meeting versus a monthly staff meeting and why office managers play a critical role in setting agendas, managing time, and maintaining focus. Tune in for practical guidance on turning daily meetings into a reliable system that supports efficiency, leadership, and teamwork in your practice!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How meetings gained a reputation as inefficient in business.
- Why oral surgery practices rely on meetings more than most industries.
- Three essential meetings for practices: daily business, monthly staff, and annual strategy.
- A breakdown of Dr. Levin’s ten rules for daily business meetings.
- Rule 1: Start with why and a clear agenda for every meeting.
- Rule 2: Define the objective so everyone knows what the meeting is for.
- Rule 3: Invite only the people who truly need to be in the meeting.
- Rule 4: Start on time and end on time to show respect and leadership.
- Rule 5: Appoint a facilitator to run and control the meeting.
- Rule 6: Keep updates brief to maintain focus and momentum.
- Rule 7: Use a “parking lot” to keep discussions on agenda and save off-topic ideas for later.
- Rule 8: Encourage participation so meetings stay relevant and engaging.
- Rule 9: Document action items, assign them, and give deadlines.
- Rule 10: Follow up immediately so meetings lead to real action.
- Why short, consistent daily meetings outperform long, infrequent ones.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
Office Manager Practice Mastery Program — https://levingroup.com/office-manager-practice-mastery-program/
Episode 313 — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-power-tips-for-multi-office-practice-growth-with-dr/id1535284898?i=1000717140271
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Episode 346 —
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What does it look like to simplify bone grafting and implant surgery without cutting corners on outcomes? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Tennessee oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Joshua Campbell to discuss his evolution towards simpler and streamlined grafting techniques. Dr. Campbell walks through how a soft tissue tunnelling course changed the way he grafts bone, why he relies heavily on cortical–cancellous particulate and OsteoGen® Plugs, and how he stages cases to avoid risks when patients don’t heal as expected. He also delves into why the tunnelling technique for bone grafting is preferred over the flap technique, what the method involves, and what factors to consider when determining implant placement. Learn about the cone beam CT, how it works, how it can be implemented using printed guides, and why the use of complex technological tools in simpler situations is crucial. He also explains the importance of analyzing planned versus actual outcomes, different tooth extraction techniques, the importance of a lingual flap for difficult extractions, the specific instruments and suturing techniques he uses, and more. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Campbell’s background and how he found his way into oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Hear about his early years experimenting with multiple grafting techniques.
- Learn why simplifying and streamlining grafting approaches is the best option.
- Explore how a soft tissue tunnelling course inspired him to adapt his approach.
- Unpack his concept of “stacked risk” and how this applies to bone grafting.
- Find out what essential surgical instruments are needed for his approach.
- Discover how he decides between grafting and using narrower implants.
- Important loading considerations and how a bone plate can prevent fractures.
- What guided implant surgery is and how it differs from freehand implant surgery.
- Uncover the technology and tools available to help improve implant surgery.
- He breaks down his methods for suturing, post-operative care, and graft protection.
- Dr. Campbell’s personal recommendations and final takeaways.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Joshua Campbell — https://www.farragutoralsurgery.com/meet-us/dr-joshua-campbell/
Farragut Oral Surgery and Implant Center — https://www.farragutoralsurgery.com/
The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) — https://www.utmedical.org/
Dr. Joshua Campbell Email – josh@farragutoralsurgery.com
OsteoGen® Plugs — https://www.impladentltd.com/OsteoGen-Plugs-p/op.htm
Southern Implants — https://southernimplants.com/
Simplant — https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/discover/discover-by-brand/simplant.html
Co-Axis® Implants — https://southernimplants.com/solutions/innovative-products/co-axis-implants/
4 Molt Surgical Curette — https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/surgical-curettes/4-molt-surgical-curette
Molt 4 — https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/surgical-curettes/4-molt-surgical-curette
Bomb Elevator — https://m
Patient fear and tension are part of everyday clinical care, and the way a clinician responds can shape a patient’s entire experience. In this episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery podcast, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes return guest Dr. Richard Akin, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Louisiana, for a thoughtful exploration of how trust is built in healthcare settings. Drawing on insights from behavioral psychology and years of clinical experience, Dr. Akin shares how humor, curiosity, and genuine presence can help reduce anxiety and build trust with patients. The conversation examines how small moments, from active listening and inviting patients to share their hobbies to creating a welcoming office environment, can make a meaningful difference in high-stress situations. Dr. Akin also reflects on navigating difficult encounters, ways to support your staff in challenging situations, and sustaining a sense of joy and connection amid the daily demands of running a practice. Listen in for a human-centered discussion on why connection matters in healthcare and how thoughtful responses can transform tense moments into trusting relationships!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Akin’s early interest in behavioral psychology: what it taught him about human behavior.
- Lessons about connection learned while working in the service industry before dental school.
- Reflections on how patient fear and tension can show up in everyday clinical encounters.
- How humor can reduce anxiety and help build trust more quickly with patients.
- Recognizing shame when patients delay care and responding without judgment.
- Trust and empathy as prerequisites for effective treatment conversations.
- How office culture, staff interactions, and environment influence patient comfort.
- Trust built by referring dentists: how they jump-start the patient relationship before their visit.
- Using hobbies and personal details to open meaningful conversations.
- Starting gently with touch to help patients feel safe before invasive care.
- Active listening and being present as essential tools for building trust and creating ease.
- Responding to negativity with curiosity and humor to de-escalate tense encounters.
- Reframing difficult or angry patients as fearful rather than hostile.
- Using gratitude and human connection to sustain joy in long-term practice.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Richard Akin — https://www.drakin.com/Dr. Richard Akin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-akin-644aa932/
Dr. Richard Akin email — rick@drakin.com
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Hiring feels harder than ever. Teams are stretched thin. Turnover is constant. So, what actually works right now? In this follow-up episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast, Dr. Grant Stucki continues his conversation with returning guest Dr. Roger Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group. Building on their previous discussion about the office manager as chief operating officer (COO), this episode focuses on how to build the right team around that role. Dr. Levin breaks down why the office manager must take full ownership of recruiting, onboarding, and team development, and why surgeons need to delegate without disengaging. He outlines practical steps for attracting candidates, screening effectively, conducting stronger interviews, and onboarding new hires in ways that promote retention and engagement. The discussion also explores red flags to watch out for, the value of maturity and reliability, and how systems, culture, and leadership determine whether new team members succeed or fail. This episode offers clear, experience-based insights for oral surgeons and office managers looking to improve their practice. Listen in to rethink how you hire, train, and support the people who keep your practice running!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The office manager as the chief operating officer (COO) for all non-clinical practice functions.
- Why building and managing the team is a central office manager responsibility.
- The ongoing staffing crisis in dentistry and its impact on oral surgery practices.
- Recruiting as a structured process owned by the office manager, not the surgeon.
- The importance of clear, updated job descriptions before hiring begins.
- Practical recruiting channels, from online postings and team referrals to internal promotion.
- Telephone screening to save time and qualify candidates early.
- The importance of checking references before the live interview.
- Best practices for in-office interviews in a competitive labor market.
- Using longevity bonuses to reduce costly staff turnover and reward retention.
- Red flags in interviews, including punctuality and communication skills.
- Setting clear goals so team members understand how success is measured.
- Assigning a “big sister” to support and integrate new hires.
- Regular check-ins to support onboarding without formal performance reviews.
- The doctor’s role in supporting hires while still delegating management.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
Office Manager Practice Mastery Program — https://levingroup.com/office-manager-practice-mastery-program/
Episode 313 — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-power-tips-for-multi-office-practice-growth-with-dr/id1535284898?i=1000717140271
Episode 343 —
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Few surgeons in the world combine the depth of clinical experience and academic rigor that Dr. Waldemar Polido brings. A Professor and practicing Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon in Indianapolis, he began his dentistry education in Brazil and has since built a career at the forefront of complex implant surgery. In this conversation, Dr. Polido shares his three-part implant philosophy, systematic surgical approach, and the evolution of solutions for patients with severe maxillary atrophy. We also explore common surgical complications, strategies for prevention, grafting techniques, and the post-operative processes that ensure long-term success. Packed with insights from a highly experienced and knowledgeable guest, this episode is essential listening for oral maxillofacial surgeons seeking to expand their mastery of zygomatic implants.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Polido’s education, surgical residency, and academic background.
- His three-part philosophy on implantology as influenced by Brånemark.
- Four systematic concepts that support his approach to long-lasting implants.
- How Dr. Polido’s approach towards determining which solution to use has evolved.
- Reducing complications during zygomatic implant surgery.
- Where grafting typically comes in during the implant process.
- Post-op processes for pain control and follow-up.
- Foreseeing and addressing complications during surgery.
- Advice on how oral maxillofacial surgeons can learn more about zygomatic implants.
- Predictions for the next 15 years of implant dentistry.
- Rapid fire questions: Dr. Polido’s best read of the past year and more.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Waldemar Polido on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/waldemardpolido/ Dr. Waldemar Polido on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/prof.waldemarpolido/
Dr. Waldemar Polido Email — wdpolido@iu.edu
Dr. Per-Ingvat Brånemark — https://www.branemark.se/branemarklegacy
Indiana University School of Dentistry — https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/
The SAC Classification in Implant Dentistry — https://www.iti.org/the-sac-classification-in-implant-dentistry
ZAGA Centers — https://zagacenters.com/
Dr. Carlos Aparicio — https://www.apariciozygomatic.com/
E. Armand Bedrossian on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-armand-bedrossian-dds-msd-facp-7752b8184/
Pikos Institute — https://www.pikosinstitute.com/
Complexitiez — https://www.complexitiez.com/
AAOMS — https://aaoms.org/
All Physicians Lead — https://www.amazon.com/All-Physicians-Lead-Redefining-Leadership/dp/B0CN2RG5F7
Do You Feel Like I Do? — https://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Feel-Like-Memoir/dp/0316425311 Landman — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14186672/
F1: The Movie — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594/
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Could a more formal COO-level approach to office management be the catalyst for sustainable growth in your practice? Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Stucki is joined again by Dr. Roger Levin, CEO of Levin Group. Dr. Levin argues that the office manager should adopt the responsibilities of a Chief Operating Officer (COO), moving beyond merely putting out fires to proactively creating systems and checklists that ensure smooth and efficient practice operations. He suggests that a great office manager grants surgeons freedom to concentrate solely on clinical excellence, patient relations, and referring doctor relationships. Ultimately leading to a significant boost in practice income and overall satisfaction. Tune in to the first episode in an upcoming series on the office manager. Today, Dr. Stucki and Dr. Levin delve into the reality of the office manager, break down the job description of the COO, outline the job responsibilities, and discuss the difficulty of managing both up and down. They talk about the responsibility of implementing systems to improve customer service, studying referral patterns, and dealing with all regulatory responsibilities. To hear more, don’t miss out on yet another impactful episode with Dr. Roger Levin.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to today’s guest and topic: a mini series on the office manager.
- Understanding the reality of office managers.
- Three things surgeons should be doing: clinical excellence, patient relations, and referring doctor relations.
- They look at the landscape of the dentistry business and why office managers may be essential.
- Dr. Levin breaks down the job description of an office manager: the COO.
- Why a solid office manager has the freedom to build a great team.
- Outlining the office manager’s job responsibilities and identifying the optimal balance.
- The hard part of the role of an office manager: managing up and down.
- Implementing and creating systems to improve customer service as an office manager.
- Studying referral patterns of referring doctors.
- Dealing with regulations and making sure all regulatory activities take place properly.
- The only caveat to today’s discussion.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Dr. Roger Levin Email — rlevin@levingroup.com
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
Office Manager Practice Mastery Program —
‘Performance reviews’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16060478/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Implant placement is one thing, but making sure those implants survive years of chewing forces is another. In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Florida general dentist Dr. Vic Martel to dive deep into occlusion from an implant perspective. In today’s conversation, Dr. Martel explains why implant occlusion is often even more critical than occlusion on natural teeth, how uneven load sharing leads to problems like loose screws, chipped porcelain, bone loss, and even loss of integration, and why surgeons are ultimately at the mercy of their restoring dentists’ occlusal skills. He discusses practical guidelines for single posterior implants, angled implants in full-arch cases, maxillary second molars, anterior implants, and zirconia hybrids, as well as how to check occlusion correctly in centric, excursions, and with the patient both reclined and upright. Dr. Martel also shares how to manage bruxers, when to splint restorations, why screws need to be replaced after loosening, and ways frequent maintenance and clear patient instructions can prevent many complications before they start. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Dr. Martel defines occlusion as “load sharing” in the context of implant dentistry.
- Why occlusion is critical for natural teeth and how uneven load sharing leads to failures.
- Hear how to set occlusion for an implant using shim stock in normal closure and clench.
- Explore how to manage axial and non-axial loading on angled implants in full-arch cases.
- Steps for checking occlusion and why screw-retained restorations have become his standard.
- Discover common reasons for loose screws and why the screw often needs to be replaced.
- Steps for navigating microtrauma on implants, patients who brux, and splint restorations.
- Typical reasons why certain implants fail and guidelines for anterior implant occlusion.
- Find out how to distribute forces across implant-supported anterior bridges to avoid load.
- Unpack how the shift from acrylic hybrids to zirconia has changed occlusal schemes.
- Learn about the complications from occlusion and why it should be checked frequently.
- What to tell patients about soreness, looseness, night guards, and regular maintenance.
- Dr. Martel’s final takeaways for preventing occlusion-related implant problems.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Victor Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-fagd-91431922/
Dr. Victor Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/
Dr. Victor Martel Email Address — vicmartel@gmail.com
Dr. Victor Martel Phone Number — 561 602 7222
Martel Academy — https://martelacademy.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Are you considering selling your oral-maxillofacial surgery (OMS) practice but don’t know where to start? Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Stucki is joined by the founder of Allied OMS, Daniel Hosler, and oral surgeon, Dr. TJ Collins, to discuss what you need to know before selling your practice to a private equity group. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guests’ careers, why private equity groups want to partner with OMS practices, how Dr. Collins decided to partner with Allied OMS, the importance of finding the right partner, and common mistakes surgeons make when forming these partnerships. We delve into the kinds of important questions surgeons should ask private equity firms before selling their practice to them, before we hear about how Allied OMS gets involved in running practices. TJ even shares some words of wisdom for anyone looking to sell their practice to a private equity group. Finally, and as always, our guests answer our rapid-fire questions. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming today’s guests, Daniel Hosler and Dr. TJ Collins.
- Why private equity groups are interested in buying OMS practices.
- How Dr. Collins decided to partner with private equity and what goes into finding the right fit.
- Common mistakes surgeons make when partnering with private equity groups.
- The most efficient questions surgeons should ask private equity firms before selling.
- Why it’s essential to ask firms how they’ll be involved in running a practice before selling it.
- Daniel tells us how Allied OMS, specifically, gets involved in the running of a practice.
- TJ shares some advice for surgeons looking to partner with private equity groups.
- To close off, our guests answer our usual rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Daniel Hosler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hosler-736347/
Daniel Hosler Email Address — dhosler@alliedoms.com
Dr. TJ Collins Email Address — tjcollins217@gmail.com
Allied OMS — https://alliedoms.com/
The Paradox of Choice — https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005696
Open — https://www.amazon.co.za/Open-Autobiography-Andre-Agassi/dp/0307388409
From Strength to Strength — https://www.amazon.co.za/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Even the best clinicians can find themselves in the middle of a malpractice claim, not because they are bad dentists or surgeons, but because their documentation and follow-up were not strong enough to defend the care they provided. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back recurring guest Dr. Vic Martel, a general dentist practicing in Florida, to discuss the two most effective ways to avoid malpractice claims. They delve into the realities of dental malpractice, the true meaning of “standard of care,” and why meticulous documentation may be your strongest defense. Dr. Martel talks about his years of experience as an expert witness, the most common types of cases he sees, and how simple decisions around referrals, notes, and informed consent can significantly change outcomes for both patients and providers. Hear practical advice on preventing avoidable problems, handling complications when they do occur, and building charting habits that protect your patients, your license, and your peace of mind. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Learn how Dr. Martel first became involved in malpractice defense work.
- Uncover the biggest myths and misconceptions around being an expert witness.
- Find out what “standard of care” actually means in legal terms.
- Explore how poor or missing clinical notes can sink an otherwise defensible case.
- Why digital templates can create a false sense of security and should not be relied on.
- The trends in malpractice cases: rise in nerve injury and implant complication cases.
- How Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans can make or break cases.
- Discover a simple framework for writing better notes around complications.
- Unpack the concept of “shared liability” and what not to say in front of a patient.
- Insights into different defense strategies and how to effectively mitigate risk.
- Understand how digital and AI tools can support documentation of informed consent.
- Why phone calls and text exchanges should be documented on HIPAA-compliant platforms.
- Dr. Martel’s final takeaways and advice for dentists.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Victor Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/
Dr. Victor Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/
Dr. Victor Martel Email Address — martelacademy@gmail.com
Dr. Victor Martel Phone Number — 561 602 7222
Martel Academy — https://martelacademy.com/
Plaud — https://global.plaud.ai/
Epic — https://www.epic.com/
drtalk — https://www.drtalk.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What does comprehensive treatment planning look like, and how can specialists and general dentists design it together? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Florida general dentist and educator Dr. Vic Martel to unpack the ins and outs of comprehensive treatment planning. Dr. Martel explains why many dentists were never taught comprehensive planning in dental school, how this leads to a reactive mindset, and why slowing down to assess occlusion, periodontal health, joints, and restorative needs as a whole improves outcomes for patients and practices. Together, they explore real-world barriers and practical solutions to comprehensive treatment planning and the importance of surgeon-led education and interdisciplinary planning. Dr. Martel shares how he runs new-patient exams and builds trust with patients while coordinating with specialists. He also explains how investing in your referral network can help a practice grow and how a thoughtful, comprehensive treatment plan makes life easier for everyone on the team. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Comprehensive treatment planning and why many dentists are underprepared.
- The difference between “tooth fixer” dentistry and being a “physician of the mouth.”
- Learn how comprehensive treatment planning benefits patients and practices.
- Find out about the biggest barriers to comprehensive treatment planning.
- How comprehensive planning impacts case acceptance, treatment, and patient outcomes.
- Hear how generalists and specialists can work together to design a comprehensive plan.
- Explore the history behind grand rounds and why it is an effective educational tool.
- Important considerations around implant solutions and the risk of removal.
- He shares his comprehensive dental exam setup and his overall approach.
- Discover how shared plans improve coordination, referrals, and patient confidence.
- Final takeaways and why dentists should focus on educating their referral network.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Victor Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/
Dr. Victor Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/
Dr. Victor Martel Email Address — martelacademy@gmail.com
Dr. Victor Martel Phone Number — 561 602 7222
Martel Academy — https://martelacademy.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Since the pandemic, the way dentists and specialists learn has shifted dramatically from conferences and study clubs to phones, apps, and other content, but not all digital education is created equal. In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Denver oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Tom Stone to explore how healthcare education has changed, why today’s clinicians expect “consumer-grade” learning experiences, and how drtalk is designed to meet them where they are. Dr. Stone explains why specialist-led education remains one of the most powerful practice builders, how teaching treatment planning can transform the implant revenue cycle, and why traditional in-person events experienced a steep decline even before the COVID-19 pandemic. He also highlights the risks of leveraging non-HIPAA-compliant platforms and the benefits of a mobile-first platform that supports secure case sharing, anonymous Q&A, and ongoing mentorship. Gain insights into how practices are using channels and virtual study clubs to scale education, streamline referral communication, monetize clinical expertise, and more. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Hear how dental and healthcare education have rapidly shifted toward digital platforms.
- Find out how the drtalk platform stands out from the typical study club approach.
- Learn about drtalk’s AI-powered referral management and learning hub systems.
- The limitations and risks of discussions on platforms that are not HIPAA-compliant.
- Explore the benefits of drtalk’s HIPAA-compliant, real-time, and mobile-first design.
- Find out how to host a virtual study club using drtalk’s channel-based architecture.
- Overview of the feedback from users regarding increased engagement and efficiency.
- How practices have used drtalk to streamline referral management and engagement.
- Unpack how to host a channel through drtalk’s knowledge monetisation feature.
- Steps for clinicians and practices to get started and sign up for the drtalk platform.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Tom Stone on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-l-stone-md-dds-facs-9b387718/
Dr. Tom Stone Email — tstone5400@gmail.com
drtalk — https://app-v3.drtalk.com
Episode — Refining the Emergency Implant Appointment for an Incredible Patient Experience (with Dr. Tom Stone)
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Can patient care be improved by including nutritional counselling? Dr. Mina Fahmy is an Oral Maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Washington State, and his dual background in medical nutrition and surgery informs his approach to patient care. During this episode, he shares how this combination of expertise shapes his pre-op consultations, and optimizes both clinical outcomes and patient well-being. We talk about protein, hydration and other key diet factors that support the body’s healing. We also discuss where Dr. Fahmy sees nutrition fitting into patient care in the future and touch on the social media channel he is building to educate and empower patients and surgeons. You’ll also hear one power tip from a recent inspiring book that Dr. Fahmy read, learn what motivates him outside the workplace, and more. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Dr. Fahmy’s background in medical nutrition as well as surgery shaped his approach to patient care.
- Pre-op nutrition and health markers that Dr. Fahmy prioritizes.
- Understanding the holistic nature of nutrition.
- Supporting elderly patients with bone and immune issues.
- Supplements for immune and inflammation support.
- Post-op recommendations for different categories of patients.
- The key role of hydration in healing.
- Incorporating nutrition counselling into consultation.
- Starting small and being consistent in order to create a lasting impact.
- Where Dr. Fahmy sees nutrition fitting into patient care in the future.
- A power tip that he lives by.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Mina Fahmy — https://advanceddios.com/about/meet-mina-fahmy/
Dr. Mina Fahmy Email — minadfahmy@gmail.com
Outlive — https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599/ref=sr_1_1
Save That Face on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/savethatface/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What keeps you going when the work is demanding and the days feel relentless? In this solo episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki reflects on why giving often leads to deeper, more lasting fulfillment than receiving. He shares lessons from residency, mentorship, and years in practice, exploring how a mindset of contribution shapes both personal growth and the future of the profession. Dr. Stucki also offers a candid look at the time, cost, and intention behind producing the podcast, and the quiet rewards that come from helping others learn and advance. He also connects these experiences to a broader truth echoed by leaders, philosophers, and spiritual traditions, namely, that joy fades quickly when it is tied to what we receive, but it deepens when it comes from service. As the year comes to a close, this episode invites reflection on a simple but powerful question: who can you help next, and how might that generosity renew your own sense of purpose?
Key Points From This Episode:
- Reflections on persistence, imperfection, and producing this podcast despite the challenges.
- Lessons from residency on being a proactive learner, not a passive participant.
- Choosing residents who give back to the profession, not just take from it.
- The lasting impact of attendings who sacrificed income to teach.
- Stepping back to ask what oral surgery has given you and how you can help others.
- Why giving leads to deeper, more lasting peace and fulfillment than receiving.
- What producing the podcast has cost, and why it has been worth it.
- Why altruistic giving is more powerful when nothing is expected in return.
- How giving back can help counter burnout and restore joy.
- An invitation to help one person, or a group of people, and notice how it brings joy.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Giftology — https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention/dp/1619614332
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Better implant outcomes start with how we shape tissue from day one. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes return guest Dr. Richard Akin, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Louisiana, to explore immediate implants and the art of crafting custom healing abutments. Dr. Akin explains how years of refinement shaped his chairside method for building custom healing abutments with bulk-fill composite. This approach helps capture and maintain the natural tissue contours during healing. He shares practical lessons on case selection, torque control, and grafting, and unpacks why wide-platform implants play such a critical role in the long-term success of posterior and second molar cases. Beyond surgical precision, Dr. Akin reflects on how collaboration with restorative dentists and lab technicians helps bridge knowledge gaps, streamline workflows, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Tune in for a masterclass in technique, teamwork, and continual learning within oral surgery!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to Dr. Richard Akin, an OMS practicing in Louisiana.
- How a 2010 course sparked his interest in immediate provisionals.
- The evolution of his chairside custom healing abutment technique.
- Using bulk-fill composite to capture patient-specific tissue contours.
- Publishing the “anatomic harmony abutment” concept in 2016.
- Why soft-tissue management is as critical as implant stability.
- Key benefits from his custom healing abutment technique.
- Dr. Akin’s full immediate implant workflow from extraction to final abutment.
- Optimizing insertion torque for predictable immediate placement.
- Case selection, grafting, and managing buccal gaps for success.
- Preference for wide-platform implants in posterior and molar cases.
- Long-term recall data showing success in second-molar implants.
- Prioritizing thorough socket debridement and irrigation to achieve clean, bleeding bone.
- Avoiding over-drilling through feel and control during osteotomy preparation.
- Collaborating with restorative dentists and other specialists for improved patient outcomes.
- The importance of actively bridging gaps between surgeons, labs, and restorative teams.
- A breakdown of Dr. Akin’s approach to maxillary immediate implants.
- Final reflections on teamwork, gratitude, and patient-centered care.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Richard Akin — https://www.drakin.com/
Dr. Richard Akin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-akin-644aa932/
Dr. Richard Akin email — rick@drakin.com
‘A New Concept in Maintaining the Emergence Profile in Immediate Posterior Implant Placement: The Anatomic Harmony Abutment’ — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304779134_A_New_Concept_in_Maintaining_the_Emergence_Profile_in_Immediate_Posterior_Implant_Placement_The_Anatomic_Harmony_Abutment
‘Clinical Advantages of Immediate Posterior Implants With Custom Healing Abutments: Up to 8-Year Follow-Up of 115 Cases’ — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363099744_Clinical_Advantages_of_Immediate_Posterior_Implants_with_Custom_Healing_Abutments_Up_to_8_Year_Follow_Up_of_115_Cases
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
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Choosing whether to pursue a fellowship is one of the biggest career decisions a young surgeon can make. In this episode, Dr. Arshad Kaleem breaks down the three key elements that shaped his own path: passion, finances, and quality of life. From his training at the University of Pennsylvania to fellowships in head and neck and microvascular reconstructive surgery, he shares how clear priorities guided his journey to a thriving full-scope practice in El Paso, Texas. He also reflects on his humanitarian work in Pakistan and Palestine, where he performs complex surgeries with limited resources. Through his story, Dr. Kaleem offers thoughtful advice for young surgeons on finding purpose, balance, and growth in their careers. Listen to the full conversation for a candid guide to building both skill and purpose in oral surgery!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Kaleem’s path from UPenn to head and neck and microvascular fellowships.
- Establishing a full-scope private practice serving El Paso and beyond.
- Details of his mission trips to Pakistan, the West Bank, and Gaza.
- Performing and planning for complex surgeries abroad with limited resources.
- Advances in virtual surgical planning and custom implants in reconstructive surgery.
- The rise of subspecialty training within oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- How technology has reduced surgery time while improving precision and planning accuracy.
- Making head and neck surgery work within private practice.
- Honest advice for residents deciding on their next step, including pursuing a fellowship.
- Key factors to weigh when considering a fellowship: passion, finances, and quality of life.
- Rapid-fire questions on hobbies, favorite shows, and more.
- Reflections on the lasting fulfillment of helping others through surgical skill.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Arshad Kaleem — https://www.aboms.org/news/dr-arshad-kaleem-head-neck-oncologic-surgeon
Dr. Arshad Kaleem on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/akmaxfaxsurgeon/
Dr. Arshad Kaleem email — arskaleem@gmail.com
High Desert Oral and Facial Surgery — https://www.hdofs.com/
High Desert Oral and Facial Surgery | Dr. Arshad Kaleem — https://www.hdofs.com/meet-us/meet-dr-kaleem/
High Desert Oral and Facial Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/HDOFS/
Yellowstone — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4236770/
Horizon — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17505010/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Starting an oral surgery practice can feel like leaping into the unknown, but with the right plan, success is absolutely achievable. In this episode, Dr. Roger Levin, CEO of Levin Group, joins us again to break down the proven steps that help young surgeons launch and grow profitable, referral-driven practices. Dr. Levin shares pragmatic advice on how to break into competitive markets, build referral networks, and create strong brand messaging from day one. He explains how to identify your niche, the power of gift giving, and how to train your team to deliver world-class service. Gain insights into crafting intro letters, the value of delivering handwritten cards, and the art of the follow-up for building your reputation and patient base. Join us to discover how strategy, communication, and positive energy can transform a startup into a thriving oral surgery practice. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why referral marketing is the make-or-break factor for oral surgery startups.
- The importance of starting your marketing plan early and how to build a brand identity.
- Who typically opens new practices and why motivation and timing are essential.
- How to find your niche and develop cost-effective, relationship-based referral marketing.
- Unpack the common mistakes surgery startups often make and how to avoid them.
- Steps for creating an effective marketing campaign and building professional relationships.
- Explore the foundational marketing materials every startup needs.
- Learn why relationship building creates long-term and loyal referral partners.
- Discover the value of engaging with the front desk for building professional relationships.
- Find out the importance of training your team on how to handle referring doctors.
- Tips for creating an online presence, getting reviews, and follow-ups with referring offices.
- Dr. Levin’s final takeaways and why leading with positive energy is vital for success.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group, Inc. — https://levingroup.com/
Giftology — https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention/dp/1619614332
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Victor Martel, a general dentist practicing in Florida, is back on the Everyday Oral Surgery podcast with Dr. Stucki for another round of expert insight. This time, he’s here to talk about comprehensive treatment planning and how surgeons can work with the GP to provide excellent patient care. Tune in as Dr. Martel defines comprehensive treatment planning and big-picture dentistry, explores how it can grow your practice, and unpacks the key barriers that hold clinicians back from putting it into action. Dr. Martel deep dives into grand rounds and how they fit into this conversation, shares a key frustration he sees with All-on-X cases, and breaks down his initial comprehensive patient exam, including what he calls the ‘tour of the mouth’ at the second visit. He emphasizes the critical role of communication between GPs and specialists, and underscores the need for clinicians to invest in educating themselves and their teams on comprehensive treatment planning. Don’t miss this insightful episode and a powerful reminder that when we work together and keep the big picture in mind, that’s where the magic happens!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming back Dr. Vic Martel, a general dentist practicing in FL.
- How Dr. Martel defines comprehensive treatment planning: big-picture dentistry.
- Where generalists fail (even at the very first visit).
- How comprehensive treatment planning can grow your practice.
- We look at the barriers holding clinicians back from doing comprehensive planning.
- Looking at patients from a comprehensive standpoint, and his definition of holistic dentistry.
- Why he believes first-time patients should not be brought to the practice for a cleaning first.
- His thoughts on how a specialist could help a general dentist comprehensively plan.
- We deep dive into grand rounds and how they fit into this conversation.
- Dr. Martel shares a pet peeve: all-on-X cases.
- A tour of their mouth: a breakdown of how he structures a comprehensive dental exam and what makes it effective.
- He explains the permission statement.
- Why it’s essential to include specialists in the communication of the comprehensive plan.
- The main summary take-home point Dr. Martel wants listeners to walk away with: learn to comprehensively plan treatment.
- Where to learn more about Dr. Martel and his courses.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Victor Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922
Dr. Victor Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/
Dr. Victor Martel Email — martelacademy@gmail.com
Martel Academy — https://www.martelacademy.com/
The Dawson Academy — https://thedawsonacademy.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What does comprehensive treatment planning look like, and how can specialists and general dentists design it together? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Florida general dentist and educator Dr. Vic Martel to unpack the ins and outs of comprehensive treatment planning. Dr. Martel explains why many dentists were never taught comprehensive planning in dental school, how this leads to a reactive mindset, and why slowing down to assess occlusion, periodontal health, joints, and restorative needs as a whole improves outcomes for patients and practices. Together, they explore real-world barriers and practical solutions to comprehensive treatment planning and the importance of surgeon-led education and interdisciplinary planning. Dr. Martel shares how he runs new-patient exams and builds trust with patients while coordinating with specialists. He also explains how investing in your referral network can help a practice grow and how a thoughtful, comprehensive treatment plan makes life easier for everyone on the team. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Comprehensive treatment planning and why many dentists are underprepared.
- The difference between “tooth fixer” dentistry and being a “physician of the mouth.”
- Learn how comprehensive treatment planning benefits patients and practices.
- Find out about the biggest barriers to comprehensive treatment planning.
- How comprehensive planning impacts case acceptance, treatment, and patient outcomes.
- Hear how generalists and specialists can work together to design a comprehensive plan.
- Explore the history behind grand rounds and why it is an effective educational tool.
- Important considerations around implant solutions and the risk of removal.
- He shares his comprehensive dental exam setup and his overall approach.
- Discover how shared plans improve coordination, referrals, and patient confidence.
- Final takeaways and why dentists should focus on educating their referral network.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Victor Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/
Dr. Victor Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/
Dr. Victor Martel Email Address — martelacademy@gmail.com
Dr. Victor Martel Phone Number — 561 602 7222
Martel Academy — https://martelacademy.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Tori removal may not be the most glamorous procedure, but it’s one that demands skill, patience, and careful preparation. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes Dr. Richard Akin, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Baton Rouge, to explore the nuances of managing these challenging cases. Dr. Akin reflects on lessons learned from early practice with his father, the unique anatomy and patient factors that complicate these cases, and the importance of knowing when removal is truly indicated. He shares practical techniques for both maxillary and mandibular tori, from flap design to instrument choice. Dr. Akin also discusses the realities of insurance coverage and billing, and how reimbursement rarely reflects the complexity of the work. Along the way, he emphasizes patient communication, setting realistic expectations for recovery, and taking the time needed to avoid complications. Tune in to hear insights that can help you refine your approach and set patients up for better outcomes!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to Dr. Richard Akin, an OMS in Baton Rouge.
- Dr. Akin’s early training with his father and transition into solo practice.
- Why tori removal remains a core responsibility of oral surgeons.
- Indications for removal, from hygiene challenges to painful ulcers.
- Preparing patients for recovery and setting realistic expectations.
- Step-by-step techniques for removing maxillary and mandibular tori.
- Managing thin tissue, closure difficulties, and post-op care.
- Instrument choices that make tori removal safer and more efficient.
- Strategies to minimize tearing and ensure proper healing.
- Recognizing rare complications such as flap necrosis.
- Why suturing technique and flap care are critical to healing.
- Dr. Akin’s range of patient stories, from food entrapment to denture challenges.
- Typical healing timelines and patient resilience after surgery.
- Insurance coverage and billing realities for tori removal cases.
- Dr. Akin’s favorite books, hobbies, and daily practices.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Richard Akin — https://www.drakin.com/Dr. Richard Akin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-akin-644aa932/
Dr. Richard Akin email — rick@drakin.com
Dr. Richard Akin Powerpoint —
7 Goldman-Fox Knife — https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/dental-knives/7-goldman-fox-knife
1/2 Orban DE Knife, EverEdge™ — https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/dental-knives/1-2-orban-periodontal-knife-0
Forceps to extract tooth number five —
Hearts in Atlantis — https://www.amazon.com/Hearts-in-Atlantis-Stephen-King-audiobook/dp/B0000547DG
Surrender — https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-40-Songs-One-Story/dp/B09ZK1XJ4X
Hidden Potential — https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Potential-Science-Achieving-Greater/dp/0593653149
The Overstory — https://www.amazon.com/Overstory-Novel-Richard-Powers/dp/039335668X
Breaking Bad — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903747/
Better Call Saul —
Some days in oral surgery feel like everything conspires against you. Your back hurts, your schedule is overbooked, and (to top it all off) your favorite assistant called in sick! In this solo episode, Dr. Grant Stucki reflects on how to find joy and purpose in those difficult moments while offering practical ways to shift your mindset. Drawing inspiration from Einstein’s theory of relativity, he compares our attitude to gravity, shaping the emotional space around us and influencing everyone we work with. Through stories from his own practice, he explores how awareness, intention, and small daily choices can transform frustration into focus. He shares simple strategies like identifying your top stressors and writing down what boosts your energy, and offers book recommendations that inspire greater mental strength and positivity. Tune in to reconnect with the purpose and positivity that keep great surgeons going!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A new series exploring lessons from everyday surgical experiences.
- Announcing Dr. Stucki’s upcoming course on PRF and Exparel in Denver.
- Today’s topic: How to find joy in surgery and maintain a positive attitude on tough days.
- Einstein’s theory of relativity as a metaphor for mindset and influence.
- How our mental “gravity” affects the people and energy around us.
- A story about Dr. Stucki’s brother and his contagious enthusiasm for surgery.
- Reflections on how surgeons can become jaded and cynical over time.
- The impact of negativity on staff, patients, and surgical outcomes.
- Being intentional about the energy and attitude brought into the workplace.
- Strategies for maintaining positive energy, including building awareness of triggers.
- Book Recommendations: On Fire, The Alter Ego Effect, and Can't Hurt Me.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Enhancing Surgical Outcomes with Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Exparel in Oral Surgery Course — https://www.collectiveeducationsociety.com/products/courses/prf-and-exparel
Collective Education Society — https://www.collectiveeducationsociety.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery blog — https://everydayoralsurgery.com/blog/
On Fire — https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Choices-Ignite-Radically-Inspired/dp/1501117726
The Alter Ego Effect — https://alteregoeffect.com/
Can't Hurt Me — https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What if the most potent tool for healing isn't a drug or a procedure, but the very words we choose? Today, we unlock the profound and underestimated power of language in patient care. Dr. Grant Stucki is joined once again by Dr. Jake Stucki, an OMS practicing in the Denver area. We look at how to optimize patient disclosure during the pre-operative stage, ensuring both the language and the level of information are appropriate and clear. We emphasize the benefits of shifting from simple "yes or no" questions to more open-ended inquiries to improve patient communication, and discuss the critical importance of being mindful of how we frame and communicate recovery times. The conversation also covers intra- and post-operative language, focusing on the power of positive seed-planting and careful word choice. We explore how simple communication between practitioners can significantly limit unnecessary issues, and finally, we delve into the "Second Victim" ideology, explaining why the language we use with ourselves and our team is essential for well-being. Tune in for a patient-care-focused conversation on how the words we use can ultimately impact the physical healing trajectory of our patients.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. G. Stucki introduces today’s topic of conversation: the power of the language we use.
- Do the words we use have an impact on our patients’ ability to heal?
- Pre-operative language: How can we optimize patient disclosure regarding surgical complications while ensuring the language is appropriate and clear?
- Changing our yes or no questions to more open-ended questions.
- How we approach framing and communicating recovery times.
- Intra-and post-operative language: planting positive seeds consistently and watching our word choice.
- Dr. G. Stucki shares a quick story about choosing post-operative language wisely.
- How simple communication between practitioners can limit unnecessary issues.
- Where surgeons fall short in our patient-care communication: empathy.
- Second victim: why the language we use both with ourselves and our team is also important.
- We highlight the practical takeaways from today’s content.
Studies Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
- General Physician–Patient Communication and Outcomes
‘Effective physician-patient communication and health outcomes: a review.’ — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1337906/
‘The impact of doctor-patient communication on patient satisfaction in outpatient settings: implications for medical training and practice’ — https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-025-07433-y
2. Pre- and Postoperative Communication in Surgery
‘The Importance of Communication in the Management of Postoperative Pain’ — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3689499/
‘Quality communication can improve patient-centred health outcomes among older patients: a rapid review’ — https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-023-09869-8
3. Surgical Team Communication & Safety
‘Investigating the relationship between surgical team communication and patient outcomes’ —https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384727941_INVESTIGATING_THE_RELATIONSHIP_BETWEEN_SURGICAL_TEAM_COMMUNICATION_AND_PATIENT_OUTCOMES&n
Joining Dr. Stucki again on the podcast today is Dr. Tom Stone, an OMS Surgeon practicing out of Denver, Colorado. Today, they dive into Dr. Stone’s philosophy on handling immediate implants, starting with the key role digital workflow plays in streamlining appointments and how to implement these systems without overwhelming office teams. They unpack how Dr. Stone and his team approach the complexity of emergency implants and simplify decision-making for patients. The conversation covers how Dr. Stone navigates mid-surgery changes in plan, the difference between emergency and immediate implants, and why the ability to perform an immediate implant truly sets a practitioner apart. Finally, they discuss maintaining quality control, share tips for successful outcomes in multi-rooted tooth areas, and reveal how feedback has been essential to the success of their emergency implant offerings. For all this, and more, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction and recap of our guest, Dr. Tom Stone.
- Dr. Stone discusses offering an extraction and immediate implant in one appointment.
- The role digital workflow plays in his system of immediate implants and what they’re using currently.
- Tips on how to streamline workflow for office teams without causing overwhelm.
- The complex part of an emergency implant and how to streamline decision-making for patients.
- How Dr. Stone navigates a mid-surgery change in plan (giving patients a plan A and plan B as options).
- The difference between an emergency implant and an immediate implant.
- How the ability to do an immediate implant sets you apart from other practitioners.
- Maintaining quality control with immediate implants.
- Dr. Stone shares tips on achieving implant success in multi-rooted tooth areas.
- How feedback has helped create an incredible patient experience with emergency implant offerings.
- Final thoughts on the essential components for success in surgery.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Tom Stone on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-l-stone-md-dds-facs-9b387718/
DrTalk — https://www.drtalk.com/
DrTalk App (Google) —https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drtalk.drtalkdroid&hl
DrTalk App (Apple) — https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/drtalk-connect-share-learn/id1449673761?l
Collective Health Society — https://www.collectivehealthsociety.com/
Dr. Katie Lee on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieleedds/
DrTalk: A Practice Growth Business Tool (with Drs. Tom Stone and Vic Martel)
— https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/episodes/17222537
‘M641: The Emergency Implant: A Practice Growth Strategy’ — https://www.joms.org/article/S0278-2391(07)00802-6/fulltext
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email —
The more we give, the happier we will be! In this episode of Every Day Oral Surgery, we are thrilled to welcome periodontist and the CEO and founder of Liberate, Dr. Robert Ferrell, to discuss why he feels the greatest crisis the world faces is the absence of connection. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about his career, the break he took to go on a mission for his church, the pros and cons of taking such a large break, the mental health struggles of oral surgeons, and so much more! We delve into why Dr. Ferrell believes the greatest crisis we face is a lack of connection before talking about how we can mitigate it. He even discusses how he empowers his team to be of service to people. Finally, Dr. Ferrell answers our rapid-fire questions. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Robert Ferrell.
- A brief overview of Dr. Ferrell’s career and the three-year break he took.
- The pros and cons of taking a break from practicing dentistry.
- A reminder of the mental health struggles oral surgeons often face.
- Dr. Ferrel shares some tips for managing stress and crises.
- How we can create better connections and be less transactional.
- Methods our guest uses to empower his team to be of service to the community.
- Why giving back actually makes you a happier person.
- Skill versus connection and how the latter makes you a healer.
- Dr. Ferrell ends off by answering our rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Robert Ferrell on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ferrell-4393a1102/
Dr. Robert Ferrell Email Address — robert@rwferrell.com
Build then Bless — https://buildthenbless.com/
Giftology — https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention/dp/1619614332
Give and Take — https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986
Leaders Eat Last — https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591845327
The Obstacle is the Way — https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
There is great power in becoming a leader as an oral surgeon at your medical center. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Dr. Liddell’s career and what his leadership role in his medical center looks like, the political side of healthcare, admin for leaders of medical centers, and more! We delve into how his exposure to leadership has changed the way he practices medicine before discussing the plethora of issues he sees in cases that have gone wrong. Dr. Liddell even shares some nuggets of wisdom he’s learned during conflict resolution and how you can get started in this area of the industry. Finally, our guest answers our rapid-fire questions and reminds us of the importance of getting a seat at the table. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Aaron Liddell back to the show.
- Dr. Liddell tells us about his leadership role and how he got there.
- The political side of healthcare and why making connections is helpful.
- What admin looks like for leaders at medical centers.
- How his leadership position has changed the way he practices.
- What issues Dr. Liddell sees when reviewing a case that went badly.
- Some communication tips he has learned about conflict resolution.
- Dr. Liddel shares advice for anyone who wants to get started in this area.
- As always, our guest answers our rapid-fire questions to end off.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Aaron Liddell on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronliddell/
Dr. Aaron Liddell on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/aaronliddellmd/
Outlive — https://www.amazon.co.za/Outlive-Science-Longevity-Peter-Attia/dp/1785044559
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Oral surgeons spend a lot of time focusing on getting referrals, only to lose approximately 50% of them to their competitors when they do not track them properly. Today on Everyay Oral Surgery, we welcome Dr. Tom Stone back to the show to discuss how to streamline referrals. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the incredible Dr. Talk referral tracking software, how it makes streamlining referrals more efficient, the AI software it uses, and how easy the onboarding process is. We delve into measurable improvement practices see when joining Dr. Talk, before discussing the power of leveraging technology within your medical practice. You’ll even find out where you can learn more about this incredible software so be sure to press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Tom Stone.
- Why tracking referrals is so difficult within a practice.
- How Dr. Talk makes referral streamlining easy.
- Dr. Talk’s intelligent AI software and how it tracks referrals.
- What onboarding to the software looks like for a specialist.
- The growth a practice can expect when using Dr. Talk.
- Benefits of leveraging technology to make a practice run smoothly.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Tom Stone on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-l-stone-md-dds-facs-9b387718/
Dr. Tom Stone Email — tstone5400@gmail.com
Dr. Talk — https://www.drtalk.com
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What turns a good referral relationship into a lifelong partnership? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Vic Martel to dive deep into the art of building loyalty with referring doctors. They explore why simply doing great clinical work is not enough and how personal touches, like remembering birthdays, anniversaries, kids’ graduations, or even a favorite sports team, can set your practice apart. Dr. Martel shares how tracking these details, personalizing gifts, and even attending the same courses as your referrals can build trust and strengthen loyalty. He also explains why a dedicated referral relationship manager can transform your ability to gather meaningful information, customize communication, and consistently show appreciation. You will leave this conversation inspired and equipped to create relationships so strong that your practice becomes the natural first choice!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming back Dr. Vic Martel to discuss strengthening referral relationships.
- Dr. Martel’s insights on why great clinical work alone is not enough to stand out.
- Why you shouldn’t just reach out during major holidays, like Christmas and Easter.
- The importance of personal touches: birthdays, anniversaries, kids’ milestones.
- An example of how a car salesman’s birthday cards inspired years of loyalty.
- Why a referral relationship manager is key for gathering and acting on details.
- Attending the same courses as your referring doctors to show support and build trust.
- Tips for tracking and customizing gifts to create emotional connection and loyalty.
- How one doctor built a booming implant practice by sending flowers on behalf of referrals.
- Gathering referral info through lunches, surveys, and friendly welcome emails.
- The power of consistency: small gestures that keep you top of mind all year.
- Turning referrals into loyal, lifelong partnerships.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Vic Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/
Dr. Vic Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/
Dr. Vic Martel Email — martelvic@gmail.com
Martel Academy — https://www.martelacademy.com/Giftology — https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention/dp/1619614332Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
There are major parallels between oral health and overall health, and it is our responsibility, as oral surgeons, to educate our patients about these connections. Today, on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Imran Ahson is joining the conversation. Dr. Ahson’s goal, when speaking publicly, is always to connect oral health with systemic health, and today, he is here to do just that! Tuning in, you’ll hear about our guest’s career, why today’s topic of discussion is important, how he helps his patients understand the link between oral health and overall health, and so much more! We delve into oral health in pregnancy and early life before discussing how we have devolved in terms of our oral health as a society. We even touch on the correlation between oral health and cancer and the importance of decreasing inflammation in the body as a whole. Finally, as always, we close with some rapid-fire questions for Dr. Ahson. Thanks for listening in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Dr. Imran Ahson to the show today.
- A brief history of his training and current practice setup.
- Why we need to discuss the connection between oral health and overall health.
- How he helps patients understand the link between oral health and heart disease.
- The neurocognitive issues Dr. Ahson wants oral surgeons to know about.
- How diet affects your oral health and, in turn, your overall health.
- The negative effects on longevity when oral health is neglected.
- Oral health in pregnancy and early years of a child’s life.
- Dr. Ahson discusses the devolution of oral health in society.
- The connections between oral health and cancer.
- Dr. Ahson answers our rapid-fire questions to close off.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Imran Ahson on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/imran-ahson-md-dmd-ab227ab3/
Dr. Imran Ahson Personal Email Address — imranahson@gmail.com
Dr. Imran Ahson Work Email Address — Imran.ahson@tufts.edu
‘Number of Teeth is Associated with All-Cause and Disease-Specific Mortality’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34749715/
‘The Association Between Maternal Oral Health Experiences and Risk of Preterm Birth in 10 States, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 2004-2006’ — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4561173/
Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic — https://www.amazon.co.za/Jaws-Epidemic-Sandra-Kahn-Dr/dp/1503604136
Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America — https://www.amazon.com/Teeth-Beauty-Inequality-Struggle-America/dp/1620971445
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Sedation emergencies may be rare, but when they happen, the consequences can be catastrophic. In this episode, anesthesiologist Dr. Richard Marn shares a practical framework to help oral surgeons prepare for high-stress, low-frequency events that can jeopardize patient safety and derail a practice. Drawing on his work with multiple oral surgeons and his extensive simulation training experience, Dr. Marn walks through four key pillars of readiness: Infrastructure, Competency, Culture, and Habit. He offers real-world strategies for building team alignment, from five-minute huddles and tabletop drills to equipment checks and fostering psychological safety. Along the way, he underscores how leadership and communication can transform a group of individuals into a high-performing team. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to embed a culture of calm, confident emergency response.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Richard Marn’s journey from surgery intern to pediatric anesthesiologist.
- The importance of stress testing your staff for an emergency event.
- Four pillars of emergency readiness: Infrastructure, Competency, Culture, and Habit.
- The definition of Halo events (High Acuity Low Occurrence) and their potentially devastating impact.
- Why preparation is critical to protect your practice during Halo events.
- How Dr. Marn conducts five-minute emergency drills to build team alignment.
- Sedation as a high-risk activity and how to prepare for it.
- Why soft skills and teamwork are as important as CPR or airway management.
- Simulation training: how they reveal common gaps in emergency preparedness.
- Little details that matter, like knowing how to turn on an oxygen tank.
- The importance of regular huddles: to build habits and uncover weak spots before an emergency hits.
- How to make sure your emergency equipment is in working order: assign liaisons to keep emergency kits, meds, and devices ready for use.
- What you can do to help your team practice emergency skills during real-life, low-stakes cases.
- How culture and psychological safety can affect a team’s emergency response.
- Why culture shifts start with leadership and clear communication of expectations.
- How to access a free online assessment to evaluate team readiness.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Richard Marn — https://www.drrichardmarn.com/
Dr. Richard Marn on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmarn/
Online Sedation Risk Assessment — https://emergency.scoreapp.com
Center for Medical Simulation — https://harvardmedsim.org/
Online Sedation Risk Assessment — https://emergency.scoreapp.com
Blue Pacific Medical Simulation — https://bpmedsim.com/
New York Medical Anesthesia — https://nymedicalanesthesia.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, we continue our Heme Series on all things blood-related by discussing lymphomas and multiple myeloma. Joining Dr. Stucki on the podcast again, to share a wealth of knowledge, are Drs. Andrew Jenzer and Maxwell Lloyd. They delve into a discussion on the basics of lymphomas, dissecting the two categories of Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and get into the diagnosis and presenting symptoms, stages, risk stratification, and treatments of each category. Next, they touch on what Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) is and dive into a broad discussion on multiple myeloma. Dr. Lloyd breaks down the spectrum of this disease, including the signs and symptoms, testing and diagnostics, and explains that there is no cure for the disease. He also expands on the various treatments and management regimens available. To hear more, including thoughts on how to improve communication between collaborating teams, be sure not to miss out on today’s episode. Thanks for tuning in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introduction to today’s topic as we continue our Heme Series.
- Dr. Lloyd talks us through lymphoma basics.
- Dr. Jenzer unpacks the presenting symptoms of the Hodgkin lymphoma category.
- Stages and risk stratification that constantly evolve: Ann Arbor Staging System.
- Treatment of lymphoma: thinking broadly, as regimens seem to be changing quickly.
- We discuss the same aspects, but of the non-Hodgkin lymphoma category.
- Dr. Lloyd dives broadly into the chemotherapy regimen options for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- He explains a double-hit lymphoma and the associated treatment.
- We discuss Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS).
- Dr. Jenzer explains what multiple myelomas are.
- Dr. Lloyd further unpacks the spectrum of this disease (multiple myeloma).
- Signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma.
- An explanation for the lack of a cure for multiple myeloma.
- Testing and diagnostics of multiple myeloma
- Dr. Lloyd broadly delves into the different types of medications and treatments used in managing multiple myeloma.
- He touches on some of the side effects of the medications.
- Big takeaway points from today’s discussion.
- Dr. Lloyd’s thoughts on how we can improve communication between collaborating teams.
- Final thoughts and recommendations to listeners.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email — andrew.jenzer@duke.edu
Dr. Maxwell Lloyd — https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/192727
AAOMS — https://aaoms.org/education-meetings/meetings/
NCCN Guidelines — https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/category_1
Ann Arbor Staging System — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK65726.23/table/CDR0000062933__557/?report=objectonly
St. Louis Course — https://stlomfsreview.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Treating congenitally missing lateral incisors is a family and team affair, and it requires stringent protocols to achieve the desired outcome. Dr. Vic Martel, a general dentist in Florida, joins Dr. Stucki on this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery. Their conversation focuses on the interdisciplinary team approach required for successfully treating congenitally missing lateral incisors. Dr. Martel shares his protocol for managing these cases, shedding light on key orthodontic considerations and when it's time to refer to the surgeon. He also details the crucial 3A-2B Rule and explains the important factors that restorative dentists should understand about the implant process to achieve long-term success. Tune in to learn more about his approach and why, in his words, "implants are all about the long game."
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Dr. Martel came up with his general protocol regarding missing lateral incisors.
- Step one: diagnosis between 7 and 9 years of age.
- What’s next after the diagnosis: communication is crucial.
- His thoughts on the ortho component of his protocol.
- At what point do we see the retained primary teeth coming out.
- When it’s time to see the surgeon.
- He explains his release form: an unfortunate story.
- We discuss the age difference between males and females.
- Dr. Martel unpacks the 3A-2B Rule.
- Restoring the super-narrow versus the regular narrow.
- Dr. Martel shares one of his frustrating stories.
- We discuss how restorative dentists handle the occlusions.
- Important things dentists need to understand.
- Why implants are all about the long game.
- He details his 10-minute lecture on the implant failures he’s encountered.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Vic Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/
Dr. Vic Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/
Dr. Vic Martel Email — martelacademy@gmail.com
Parent Instruction Sheet —
Martel Academy — https://www.martelacademy.com/
Literature 3A-2B Rule — https://www.prosthodontics.es/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2013-Rojas-Vizcaya.pdf
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
An implant treatment coordinator is the secret weapon to growing your implant referrals. In this episode of Every Day Oral Surgery, Dr. Roger Levin of the Levin Group joins Dr. Stucki again to reveal why the implant treatment coordinator’s (ITC) role is essential and how to set them up for success. Tuning in, you’ll hear what the ITC needs to do before, during, and after the implant exam, how ITCs take pressure off surgeons, some tips for building a patient’s trust, and so much more! From managing referrals and promoting the practice to mastering follow-ups, you’ll learn exactly why you need an ITC and how to train them to drive your practice’s growth. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Roger Levin back to the show.
- Why Dr. Levin always shares as much knowledge as he can.
- He tells us about his program, Implant Referral Marketing.
- Reasons an implant treatment coordinator (ITC) is necessary.
- The effect of GPs making implant referral appointments for patients.
- Responsibilities of the ITC prior to the implant exam.
- What the ITC needs to do during the patient’s implant exam.
- Dr. Levin tells us about ‘the Golden Five’ and why it’s powerful.
- The importance of promoting the surgeon and practice as an ITC.
- Why an ITC is basically a salesperson and has their follow-up process.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group Inc. — https://levingroup.com/
Advanced Implant Referral Marketing Program — https://levingroup.com/consulting/marketing-consulting/advanced-implant-referral-marketing-program/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What really motivates a general dentist to refer to a specialist, and what causes them to avoid specific specialists? In this episode of Every Day Oral Surgery, we sit down with Dr. Victor Martel to get a GP’s honest take on the referral process, communication between GP and specialists, and how to build better relationships. To get started, Dr. Martel shares advice for oral surgeons looking to strengthen their relationships with general dentists, including the power of lunch meetings and gifting. Next, we unpack the risks of referring too many specialists to patients before discussing the importance of clear, consistent, and personal communication between the GP and the specialist. You’ll even learn about how to increase referrals from GPs! If you want to understand the GP mindset and become the kind of specialist they recommend and trust, then this episode is for you, so be sure to tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome to today’s guest, Dr. Victor Martel.
- Why Dr. Martel doesn’t want to be a jack of all trades and master of nothing.
- The best ways to make GPs feel like they are important to oral surgeons.
- Why a GP would refer multiple surgeons and the danger of doing that.
- How often a general dentist wants communication, in Dr. Martel’s opinion.
- The power of having lunch with a GP as a dental specialist.
- Why training a GP’s staff is so important and figuring out the best CE.
- Gifting in business, how to do it, and why it is so powerful.
- Dr. Martel talks about how and why GPs refer and how to increase your own.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Victor Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/
Dr. Victor Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/
Dr. Victor Martel Email Address — martelacademy@gmail.com
Dr. Victor Martel Phone Number — 561 602 7222
Martel Academy — https://martelacademy.com/
Giftology — https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention/dp/1619614332
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In residency, we all have the opportunity to present things to others, but how do we go about articulating what we want to say logically and coherently? Joining us today is Dr. Michael Miloro, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago. He is here to share some power tips for presenting in lectures, starting with the importance of presentations for a resident’s development, before explaining why the way you present is just as important as what you’re presenting. Then, we examine the importance of detailed preparation, the role of passion in captivating presentations, how to hold the audience’s attention, how to lean on humor, and the best practices for preparing presentation slides. We also unpack the power of storytelling and how to start telling impactful stories, how to prepare for a presentation on the day, how to approach Q&A sessions, how to keep the audience engaged, and how to improve your overall presentation skills. To end, Dr. Miloro carefully explains the rules around privacy and patient information in presentations, and he shares the books and TV shows that currently hold his attention.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Michael Miloro’s initial thoughts on presenting and its importance for residents.
- Why a presentation is more than the information you deliver, but also how you deliver it.
- The importance of preparation, where passion fits in, and holding an audience’s attention.
- How to add humor to your presentations: Let your personality shine through.
- The best practices for preparing presentation slides.
- Advice for overcoming nervousness, fear, and imposter syndrome.
- Why teaching is also a learning platform.
- The power of storytelling and how to tell impactful stories.
- How to prepare the venue, your body, and your mind.
- The best approach to Q&A sessions and how to keep the audience engaged.
- How residents can improve their presentations and presentation skills.
- Online resources, hand gestures, pauses, and mobility versus standing still.
- Unpacking effective privacy protocols and the rules around patient information.
- A Massacre in Mexico, Squid Game, Seinfeld, The White Lotus, and The Sopranos.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael Miloro on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmiloro/
University of Illinois Chicago | College of Dentistry — https://dentistry.uic.edu/
Northwestern Memorial Hospital — https://www.nm.org/
A Massacre in Mexico — https://www.amazon.com/Massacre-Mexico-Missing-Forty-Three-Students/dp/1788731484
Squid Game — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10919420/
The White Lotus — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13406094/
Seinfeld — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098904/
The Sopranos — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098904/
F1: The Movie — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594/
Superman — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everyda
Welcome back to part three of our hematology series here at Every Day Oral Surgery! Today, Drs. Andrew Jenzer and Maxwell Lloyd join Dr. Stucki to discuss all things leukemia. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the different kinds of leukemia, how we differentiate between them, symptoms of leukemia, and so much more! We delve into specific characteristics of acute myelogenous leukemia and how to avoid leukocytosis before discussing the role chemotherapy plays in treating different types of leukemia and the two different kinds of transplants these patients can have. We go on to discuss chronic myelogenous leukemia, the different phases associated with it, how chemotherapeutic medications may affect oral surgery procedures, how acute lymphocytic leukemia differs from other forms of leukemia, and how it’s treated. Lastly, we dive into the most common kind of leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the staging and prognosis of it, and so much more. This episode is jam-packed with important information that you don’t want to miss out on, so be sure to press play now and tune in for the next episode!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Maxwell Lloyd.
- A breakdown of some of the vocabulary doctors use in hematological care.
- What leukemia is and how we classify what kind of leukemia a patient has.
- Some general characteristics of all kinds of leukemia.
- Dr. Jenzer breaks down the characteristics of myeloid leukemia.
- What leukocytosis is, why it’s so dangerous, and how we prevent it.
- How doctors treat AML (acute myelogenous leukemia).
- Using chemotherapy to treat leukemia and why it isn’t enough on its own.
- The differences between autologous and allogeneic transplants.
- Breaking down CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia) and its phases.
- What ALL (acute lymphocytic leukemia) is and treatment options for it.
- We dive into the most common form of leukemia, CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia).
- Some important things to know about BTK inhibitors.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/usa/en/author/3920767/jenzer-andrew-clark
Dr. Maxwell Lloyd Google Scholar — https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=D0agka0AAAAJ&hl
Sr. Louis OMFS Review — https://stlomfsreview.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
People skills are often written off in patient care as less important or easier to master when they’re actually the most difficult skills to master and when done correctly, are the most profitable! Today, we are joined by coach and talent advisor Kathie Lumbard to discuss people skills in patient care. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Kathie’s career, why soft skills aren’t actually soft, how today’s methods of communication have led to mistrust, and more! We delve into some ways a team can improve trust before discussing how to create a feedback-safe environment for your team. Kathie goes on to share some powerful takeaways that can improve people skills, from using people’s names to giving constructive feedback. We even talk about Straumann Group, what they do, and where Kathie fits into the equation. Finally, our guest answers our rapid-fire questions. You don’t want to miss this episode, so be sure to tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome to today’s guest, Kathie Lumbard.
- A brief history of Kathie’s background and what she does now.
- Why soft skills are not soft and the two drivers of behavior.
- How the nature of our communication has affected trust.
- She shares some tips to improve trust within a team.
- How to foster a safe environment for people to give feedback.
- The power of morning huddles, using people’s names, and operational awareness.
- Kathie talks about what Straumann Group does and why they’re unique.
- As always, we end off with some rapid-fire questions for Kathie.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Kathie Lumbard on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathie-lumbard-emba-40371338/
Kathie Lumbard Email Address — kathie.lumbard@straumann.com
Straumann Group Enterprise Solutions — https://www.straumann.com/group/en/enterprise-solutions.html
The Future is Faster Than You Think — https://www.amazon.co.za/Future-Faster-Than-You-Think/dp/1982109661
The Let Them Theory — https://www.amazon.co.za/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1401971369
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Maintaining full-scope skills in busy group practice takes more than just surgical expertise; it takes teamwork, vision, and smart systems. In this episode, Dr. Samir Singh and Dr. Alexander Faigen share how they’ve built a thriving oral and maxillofacial surgery group practice while continuing to perform full-scope procedures. They talk about their career paths, daily workflows, and their collaborative culture. We explore how they’ve grown their orthognathic surgery caseload, how they coordinate treatments, and run their operating rooms. They also touch on full-mouth rehab cases and the planning that goes into them. As usual, we end with some rapid-fire questions and hear final thoughts from our guests. Whether you’re building a group practice or refining your current one, this episode is for you!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming today’s guests, Dr. Samir Singh and Dr. Alexander Faigen.
- A brief history of our guests’ career, their practice, and what their days look like.
- How they have managed to maintain their full-scope skills in their busy careers.
- Their relationships with their associates and the incredible camaraderie in the practice.
- How they’ve managed to build their orthognathic surgery caseload.
- Planning and coordinating their treatments and how their operating rooms are run.
- What their cases look like in the realm of full-mouth rehabilitation.
- Our guests answer some rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Samir Singh on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-singh-dmd-facs-b762b568/
Dr. Samir Singh Email — ssingh@nposa.com
Dr. Samir Singh on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ssingh_dmd_facs/
Dr. Alexander Faigen on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-faigen-dmd-81647a61/
Dr. Alexander Faigen Email — afaigen@nposa.com
Dr. Alexander Faigen on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/pghoms/
North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery — https://www.northpittsburghoralsurgery.com/
North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/northpittsburghoralsurgery/
North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/northpittsburghoralsurgery/
Never Split the Difference — https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The bulk of an oral surgeon’s business comes from referrals by general dentists. However, not all referrals are the same, and many oral surgeons still don’t understand the power their referring doctors hold over their practices. Once again, we are joined by Dr. Roger Levin, the founder and CEO of Levin Group, Inc., and an internationally recognized writer, advisor, management consultant, and dental business visionary. Dr. Levin is here to walk us through a concept he had a hand in developing 41 years ago, starting with the definition of “referral sources”, their importance, and how they inform marketing protocols. Next, we learn about the burden of generating new referrals, how to classify referral sources, the ins and outs of A referrals, and how to replenish your A database. Dr. Levin also explains why you always need to treat your patients well, why we consider B referrals as the least-interesting category, how to rise above the biggest challenges posed by C referrals, and how to curate long-term goodwill among your referring doctors. We end with the missed opportunities and common mistakes made with D referrals, the costs of marketing across the four referral categories, and the best practices for approaching and generating new referrals.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Roger Levin describes referral sources and how they inform marketing protocols.
- Why the burden of generating referrals lies with the surgeon or surgical practice.
- A, B, C, D: How to classify referral sources.
- The ins and outs of A referring doctors and advice on how to replenish your A database.
- Where patients fit in, and why you always need to treat your patients well.
- Unpacking B referrals and why we consider this the least-interesting referral category.
- The biggest challenges with C referrals and how to rise above them.
- Long-term considerations for curating goodwill with referring doctors.
- How surgeons can be a general dentist’s gateway to improved services and technologies.
- Common mistakes made with D referrals and the opportunities that are often missed.
- The costs of referral marketing and how it differs across the four referral categories.
- Exploring the best practices for cold calling and approaching new referrals.
- Dr. Roger Levin’s final thoughts on referrals and referral marketing.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group, Inc. — https://levingroup.com/
Levin Group, Inc. on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@LevinGroupInc
American Association of Orthodontists — https://education.aaoinfo.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Managing and growing a multi-office practice is no small feat. Today, we’re joined by returning guest, Dr. Roger Levin, Founder and CEO of Levin Group, to take a closer look at how to do it right with 10 tips for success in a multi-location setup. Dr. Levin begins by explaining the challenges of having a large and varied referral base. Then, we discover what oral surgeons can learn from orthodontists, marketing recommendations for multi-office practices, tracking and analysis difficulties, and debunking common cost and money-related myths. We also assess the best practices for communication, the importance of partner and stakeholder agreement, the necessity of consistent management performance analysis, and the importance of having adequate and efficient systems in place across multiple locations. Plus, Dr. Levin shares his thoughts on the curse of high IQ, what we can do to overcome it, and how the career stage of individual doctors affects the entire multi-office setup. Tune in for practical strategies to strengthen and scale your multi-location practice!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The challenges of having a large and varied referral base.
- Orthodontics as a leading economic indicator, and why this matters for oral surgeons.
- Marketing recommendations for multi-office practices.
- Why tracking and analysis get more difficult with more than two locations.
- Overheads, debunking common money-related myths, and the role of office managers.
- Best practices for improving communication in a multi-office setup.
- How agreeing with partners and stakeholders influences a practice’s effectiveness.
- Management performance analysis: staying on top of your KPIs.
- The importance of having efficient systems in place.
- Unpacking the curse of high IQ and how to avoid this particular pitfall.
- Reasons to pay attention to the career stages of each doctor at every location.
- The inevitability of failure and how to quickly realign.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group, Inc. — https://levingroup.com/
Levin Group, Inc. on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@LevinGroupInc
American Association of Orthodontists — https://education.aaoinfo.org/
How The Mighty Fall — https://www.jimcollins.com/books/how-the-mighty-fall.html
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What would you do if your patient suddenly lost consciousness or went into cardiac arrest mid-procedure? In this high-stakes episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Drs. Andrew Jenzer and Elisa Hannan for a practical and insightful deep dive into managing medical emergencies in the office-based surgical setting. From syncope and seizures to bronchospasm, laryngospasm, and myocardial infarction (MI), they break down real-world scenarios, emergency algorithms, medication protocols, and critical decision points like when to activate emergency medical services (EMS). They also discuss nuances in pharmacology, airway management, and board prep strategies that can help you become a safer and more prepared surgeon. Whether you’re a resident studying for boards or a seasoned practitioner looking to refine your emergency response, this conversation is packed with actionable guidance and clinical advice. Tune in to sharpen your skills and ensure you're ready when every second counts!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why board prep should include emergency scenarios.
- Knowing when and why to activate EMS.
- Guidelines for managing vasovagal syncope effectively.
- Signs and symptoms for identifying high-risk patients for syncope.
- Tips for recognizing and treating bronchospasm.
- Pros and cons of IV versus IM epinephrine for emergencies.
- Breaking laryngospasm with proper technique and preventing it during sedation.
- Strategies for managing seizures and airway support.
- Differentiating seizure-like activity and the importance of ABCDEFG.
- Practical lessons from real-life seizure emergency stories.
- Understanding MI symptoms and ONAM updates.
- Why drugs like nitroglycerin and morphine require caution.
- Managing intraoperative hypo/hypertension and drug choices based on heart rate.
- Variable approaches to the three levels of hypoglycemia.
- How doing mock cases and boards makes you a better surgeon.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
Dr. Elisa Hannan — https://www.avonomfs.com/elisa-b-hannan-dmd-md
Avon Oral, Facial, and Dental Implant Surgery — https://www.avonomfs.com/
Dr. Elisa Hannan on LinkedIn —https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-hannan-66ba1530a/
Dr. Elisa Hannan Email — ebhannan@gmail.com
St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review — https://stlomfsreview.com/
Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Study Guide for the Oral Boards — https://www.amazon.com/dp/3030488799
AAOMS Office Anesthesia Evaluation Manual — https://members.aaoms.org/PersonifyEbusiness/AAOMSStore/Product-Details/productId/1525502
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email —
Persistent dental pain without a clear cause can be one of the most frustrating challenges in oral surgery. In this episode, Dr. Hayley Vatcher, an Oral Medicine Specialist at Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery, unpacks the complexities of atypical odontalgia, also known as phantom tooth pain, persistent idiopathic dentoalveolar pain (PIDP), or persistent dentoalveolar pain disorder (PDPD). She explains how this neuropathic condition is often misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary dental procedures, and emphasizes the importance of identifying its characteristic features, such as constant, localized pain that persists despite normal imaging and testing. Dr. Vatcher walks through her diagnostic approach, treatment options, which range from tricyclic antidepressants to localized Botox injections, and how harnessing the power of neuroplasticity can help break the pain cycle. Tune in to learn how understanding this underrecognized condition can change outcomes and restore trust for patients living with chronic oral pain!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Exciting updates and announcements: upcoming book club and Everyday Oral Surgery blog.
- Today’s guest and topic: Dr. Hayley Vatcher discusses atypical odontalgia (AO).
- Additional terms for AO: persistent idiopathic dentoalveolar pain (PIDP) or persistent dentoalveolar pain disorder (PDPD).
- The definition of AO, PIDP, and PDPD: chronic oral pain without an identifiable cause.
- Why PIDP doesn’t respond to conventional dental treatments.
- How misdiagnosis of PIDP can lead to unnecessary procedures.
- Typical PIDP symptoms: constant, localized pain in one region of the mouth.
- Diagnosing PIDP: ruling out other causes like sinus issues, TMD, or trigeminal neuralgia.
- First-line treatment options, including tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants.
- The high success rate of localized Botox injections for targeted relief.
- Other treatment options, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and meditation.
- Benefits of topical compound rinses as a conservative treatment.
- Why Dr. Vatcher doesn’t recommend extractions and irreversible procedures for PIDP.
- Anatomy features and demographics that make you more likely to experience PIDP.
- Dr. Vatcher’s guide to using Botox treatment for PIDP patients.
- A breakdown of PIDP as a neuropathic pain condition.
- The important role of neuroplasticity in long-term pain relief and breaking the pain cycle.
- Helping patients feel heard and validated through proper diagnosis.
- Lifestyle tips for PIDP: anti-inflammatory diet, exercise, TMD-friendly foods, and more.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Hayley Vatcher — https://www.charlestonoralandfacialsurgery.com/hayley-vatcher
Dr. Hayley Vatcher on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvatcher/Dr. Hayley Vatcher on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dr.hayleyvatcher/
Dr. Hayley Vatcher Email — hvatcher@gmail.com
Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery — https://www.charlestonoralandfacialsurgery.com/Everyday Oral Surgery Blog — https://everydayoralsurgery.blog/The Dichotomy of Leadership — https://www.amazon.com/Dichotomy-Leadership-Balancing-Challenges-Ownership/dp/1250195772
Bell’s Oral and Facial Pain 7th Edition — http
What do you need to do to become a good surgeon? According to today’s guest, it’s all about having a good skill set, understanding anatomy, and planning ahead. Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon working in Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode, he joins us to discuss his tips for having a successful career as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, from the three most essential skills to have and core qualities to develop, to leveraging technology to better support your patients, and more. We discuss some advice for succeeding as a private surgeon, building a good surgical skill set, and working with other clinicians to achieve the best possible outcomes. Tune in for a detailed discussion about the pillars of a successful career in oral surgery and how to focus on your skills and qualities to best support your patients!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How AI has changed the OMS space in the past year.
- Essential skills and core qualities of being a good surgeon.
- How Dr. Bagheri is leveraging technology to better support his patients.
- Recommendations for surgeons and decision-making tips.
- Considerations for becoming a private surgeon.
- Keys to success in private practice.
- Perspectives on what builds a surgical skill set.
- Learning to become a good surgeon in order to navigate any issue.
- Why it’s so important to work with other clinicians.
- Dr. Bagheri’s recommendation to diagnose a patient before proceeding.
- Being mindful of the future as you build your practice and support your patients.
- The book that Dr. Bagheri wrote in the past year.
- Why he loved Gladiator 2 so much.
- His advice for ending your day to find peace.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri —https://drsbagheri.com/Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/bagheriomfs/
Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Review-Oral-Maxillofacial-Surgery/dp/0323171265
The Current Economic Landscape of Oral Surgery — https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-current-economic-landscape-of-oral-surgery-and/id1535284898?i=1000664569102
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
As the country experiences strange financial anomalies only prevalent in economic downturns, we’ve decided to show you how to prepare for the worst while still expecting to turn a profit and grow your dental practice. We are joined once again by Dr. Roger Levin, Founder of Levin Group – the leading practice management and marketing consulting firm in dentistry – and he begins today’s conversation with his thoughts on the current economic climate and how economic downturns have affected dentistry historically. Then, we discuss what dentists and surgeons should be hyper-aware of at this time of financial uncertainty, why uncertainty is the only guarantee, how financial pressure affects the way practices operate, and the undeniable importance of paying careful attention to your referral marketing program. We also unpack the three stages of success, what fee-for-service practices should be focusing on, how referral marketing helps boost ROI, and the upside of being optimistic amidst a recession. To end, Dr. Levin examines patient financing options, the correlation between staffing and economic turmoil, the dangers of cutting all expenses as a knee-jerk reaction (especially those that pertain to practice efficiency and staff morale), and why he’s willing to fully reimburse your purchase if you don’t like the books he recommends.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Roger Levin explains how previous economic downturns have affected dentistry.
- Why uncertainty reigns in the current economic climate.
- What dentists and oral surgeons should expect and look out for during these uncertain times.
- How the economy affects practice behavior and protocols – more work for general dentists.
- Why surgeons need to maximize their referral marketing potential to stay ahead.
- The three stages: Achieving success, maintaining success, and protecting success.
- How fee-for-service practices fare in economic turmoil, and what they should be focusing on.
- Strengthening relationships with referral doctors and how referral marketing boosts ROI.
- The upsides of recession and the role of optimism in succeeding in uncertain times.
- Unpacking doctor and patient behavior in economic unrest and how to avoid common pitfalls.
- A quick look at patient financing options.
- How staffing and financial instability correlate.
- The dangers of the knee-jerk reaction to immediately cut all expenses; production vs profit.
- Dr. Levin’s recommended books, and why he’s willing to reimburse unsatisfactory purchases.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group, Inc. — https://levingroup.com/
Levin Group, Inc. on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@LevinGroupInc
American Association of Orthodontists — https://education.aaoinfo.org/
Conquering Crisis — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217182453-conquering-crisis
The 5 Types of Wealth — https://www.the5typesofwealth.com/
Kingmaker — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203956642-kingmaker
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
What leads skilled doctors to make dangerous mistakes in OMS sedation, and what can we do to work towards putting a stop to it? In this episode, Dr. Steve Yun, a board-certified M.D. and dental anesthesiologist from Southern California, sheds light on the most high-risk sedative used in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS). If you want to better understand the risks, challenges, and how to improve safety in sedation practices, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. As they delve into the conversation, you’ll hear three real-life examples of OMS sedation cases gone wrong, including the tragic story of six-year-old Caleb Sears. Dr. Yun unpacks the research on ketamine, the fine print found on every manufacturer’s box, and what’s really happening when it’s used as a rescue sedative. They also discuss the safest places for the sedation provider to be during any procedure, how Caleb’s Law has reshaped sedation and anesthesia practices in California, and Dr. Yun shares details of the upcoming Snow & Sedation Conference in 2026. For all this and more, start listening now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Background, training, and current practice setup for Dr. Steve Yun.
- We dive into a discussion on the most dangerous sedatives in OMS sedation.
- Dr. Yun shares the first real-life practical example of an OMS sedation case.
- Case number two of a real-life OMS sedation case: losing the airway.
- The last example: the case of Caleb Sears, the death of a six-year-old boy.
- The most dangerous sedative in OMS sedation: Ketamine.
- Rethinking the effects of ketamine.
- Dr. Yun shares some research regarding the use and effects of ketamine.
- We look at the drug manufacturer's instructions on a box of ketamine: the small print.
- What’s happening when you use ketamine as a rescue sedative.
- Dr. Yun shares his tennis analogy: the safest places for you to be during sedation.
- How Caleb’s Law affects the practice of OMS sedation and anesthesia in California.
- Last words from Dr. Yun: Snow & Sedation Conference.
- Rapid-fire answers from Dr. Steve Yun.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Steve Yun, M.D. — https://www.dentalanesthesiamd.com/
Dr. Steve Yun, M.D. Email — yunsteve@gmail.com
Premier Sedation — http://www.premiersedation.com
Dental Board of California — https://www.dbc.ca.gov/
Snow & Sedation Conference 2026 — https://snowandsedation.com/
‘The effect of low-dose ketamine on fentanyl-induced respiratory depression’ — https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1046/j.1365-2044.1998.00519.x
‘Association of ketamine use during procedural sedation with oxygen desaturation and healthcare utilisation: a multicentre retrospective hospital registry study’ — https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(24)00204-6/abstract
‘Rethinking ketamine as a panacea: adverse effects on oxygenation and postoperative outcomes’ — https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(23)00747-X/pdf
UCLA Dentistry — https://dentistry.ucla.edu/
Caleb’s Law — http://www.calebslaw.org/
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How can residents shape the future of oral and maxillofacial surgery? In this episode, Drs. Jai Kumar Mediratta and Jeremy Figueroa-Ortiz join Dr. Grant Stucki to share how the Resident Organization of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ROAAOMS) gives residents a powerful voice within the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). They discuss the organization's work in advocating for residents’ needs, expanding mentorship opportunities, promoting diversity, and supporting wellness while going through the challenges of training. You’ll also find out how initiatives like Day on the Hill, scholarship programs, and mentorship networks are helping to connect residents, influence legislation, and strengthen the specialty’s future. Tune in to learn how early involvement with ROAAOMS can open doors, build lasting relationships, and make a real impact in oral surgery!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Drs. Jai Kumar Mediratta and Jeremy Figueroa-Ortiz.
- An overview of ROAAOMS and its role within AAOMS.
- Ways that ROAAOMS advocates for resident needs, mentorship, and wellness.
- The importance of resident representation at AAOMS leadership meetings.
- ROAAOMS subcommittees: driving advocacy, education, wellness, and outreach.
- How residents and students can get involved through program liaisons and social media.
- Initiatives at ROAAOMS to introduce dental students to oral surgery.
- The role of mentorship in supporting underrepresented and diverse dental students.
- How promoting diversity strengthens the OMS specialty.
- Supporting resident wellness and burnout prevention at ROAAOMS.
- Mentorship programs that help residents navigate career development.
- How ROAAOMS promotes scholarships and conference participation.
- The impact of Day on the Hill and other legislative advocacy efforts.
- Building community, leadership skills, and lifelong connections through ROAAOMS.
- An overview of upcoming conferences and events.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jai Kumar Mediratta on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaikumarmediratta/
Dr. Jai Kumar Mediratta on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jaikumarmediratta.dds.md/
Dr. Jai Kumar Mediratta Email — jai.kumar.mediratta@gmail.com
Dr. Jeremy Figueroa-Ortiz — https://medschool.umich.edu/profile/jeremy-figueroa-ortiz-md-dmd
Dr. Jeremy Figueroa-Ortiz Email — jxfo@med.umich.edu
The Resident Organization of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ROAAOMS) — https://aaoms.org/education-meetings/academics/oms-residents/
ROAAOMS LinkTree — https://linktr.ee/roaaoms
ROAAOMS on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/roaaoms/
ROAAOMS on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ROAAOMS/
Day on the Hill — https://aaoms.org/education-meetings/meetings/day-on-the-hill/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://ww
Scaling your implant practice isn’t just about technical skill. How well you communicate and educate is also key. In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Drs. Tom Stone and Vic Martel to discover how they built thriving oral surgery and implant referral networks using DrTalk, a software platform designed to streamline secure communication and deliver on-demand education to referring dentists. From simplifying complex procedures to delivering virtual case mentoring, they discuss how consistent outreach, operational efficiency, and trust-based relationships have become essential drivers of exponential practice growth. Whether you're an OMS, periodontist, or GP, tune in to discover how DrTalk can help you stay top-of-mind, build loyalty, and create a five-star experience that keeps patients (and referrals) coming back!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Stone’s career journey and evolution toward dental implants.
- An introduction to DrTalk as a practice growth platform.
- The shift from extractions to implant-focused care.
- Simplifying systems to enable implant practice growth.
- Supporting GPs through education to foster referral loyalty.
- Communication as the foundation of marketing and growth.
- Streamlining referrals with HIPAA-compliant tech: making your practice easy to refer to.
- Case mentoring and treatment planning to uncover hidden implant cases.
- How DrTalk delivers year-round, scalable virtual education.
- Building trust through consistent, personalized interactions.
- Patient-centric advice for surgeons trying to grow their implant practice.
- Customer experience, loyalty, and responsiveness as long-term referral drivers.
- Insight into the evolving role of AI in dental implant technology and education.
- Motivation behind our guests’ innovation and lessons learned from their setbacks.
- Recommended books, TV shows, unexpected takeaways, forceps for tooth 14, and more!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
DrTalk — https://www.drtalk.com/
Dr. Tom Stone on LinkedIn —https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-l-stone-md-dds-facs-9b387718/
Dr. Tom Stone Email — tstone5400@gmail.com
Dr. Vic Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/
Dr. Vic Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/
Dr. Vic Martel Email — martelvic@gmail.com
Martel Academy — https://www.martelacademy.com/
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593236599
The Peter Attia Drive Podcast — https://peterattiamd.com/podcast/
Yellowstone — https://www.netflix.com/title/80238738
1883 — https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/1883/
1923 — https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/1923/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
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What if the most fulfilling, profitable version of your surgical career was just a few strategic shifts away? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stuck welcomes back Dr. Roger Levin, Founder and CEO of Levin Group, to break down the Practice Career Cycle, a four-level framework that shows how oral surgeons evolve in their careers, and why most never make it to the most rewarding stage: Level 4. Dr. Levin shares why Level 3, the stage of maximum work, often becomes a trap and how Level 4 offers a path to greater efficiency, higher profits, and more enjoyment. He also explains how delegation, leadership, and having the right office manager can transform your day-to-day experience and long-term outcomes. If you're feeling stuck, overworked, or simply curious about what’s possible, this episode offers a clear and inspiring roadmap to a better practice (and a better life)!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Insight into the four-level framework that defines a surgeon’s career.
- The first three levels: from getting started to building competence to maximum work.
- Warning signs of burnout and stagnation (and how to overcome them).
- The hidden costs of not marketing consistently.
- Reasons that most office managers aren’t equipped to lead.
- What it looks like to do only what you excel at.
- The “post-it test” and how delegation is the key to profitability and freedom.
- Viewing your office manager as the COO: hiring, training, and decision-making.
- Imagining a practice that runs without you running it.
- Ways that income reflects operational efficiency (and how to make it count!)
- Building a team and culture that empowers you to perform at your highest level.
- Customer service and relying on a team of experts as key traits of Level 4 surgeons.
- The value of continuous education and mastering the skill of learning itself.
- Actionable strategies and practical tips to help you advance to Level 4.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
American Association of Dental Office Management — https://www.dentalmanagers.com/
Harvard Business Review Newsletters — https://hbr.org/email-newsletters
The Dichotomy of Leadership — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250195772
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The oral board exams for oral surgeons are an inevitability that can be quite daunting. But what if we told you that it doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems? Today, on Everyday Oral Surgery, Drs. Ben Palla, Sebastian Graca, and Steven Licht are here to discuss how to prepare for the oral board exam. In this discussion, you’ll hear all about the Oral Comprehensive Exam (OCE), a breakdown of the three sections within it, what the test costs in total, and much more! We delve into some excellent study materials, resources, and courses before discussing the power of working in study groups when preparing for board exams. Our guests even share their top study tips and tell us why you should aim to become board-certified. Finally, they share their favorite books and top parenting tips. Thanks for tuning in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming our guests, Drs. Ben Palla, Sebastian Graca, and Steven Licht.
- Ben tells us how you can fast-track taking the Oral Comprehensive Exam (OCE).
- Steven breaks down the three sections in the OCE exam.
- The total cost of doing the test, what is included, and what isn’t included.
- Sebastian shares his favorite study materials and some tips on how he prepared.
- The power and importance of group studying for these exams.
- Some courses you can take to help you prepare for board exams and the cost of them.
- Ben tells us about the course he is going to offer for oral surgery residents.
- Sebastian shares some of his best study tips for anyone preparing for their boards.
- The benefits of being board-certified and the dangers of not being board-certified.
- Our guests answer some rapid-fire questions to close off.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Palla on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-palla-a563a4112/
Dr. Ben Palla Email Address — bpalla12@gmail.com
Dr. Ben Palla on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/benpalla/
Dr. Sebastian Graca on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-graca-dmd-ab710a73/
Dr. Steven Licht on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-licht-dmd-45763564/
Dr. Steven Licht on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/steven.licht/
Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.amazon.com/Oral-Board-Review-Maxillofacial-Surgery/dp/3030488799
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Review — https://www.amazon.com/Oral-Maxillofacial-Surgery-Review-Study-ebook/dp/B07ZQ8958L
The White Papers — https://aaoms.org/publications/position-papers/white-papers/
Oral Surgery Fight Club Season 1 Episode 1 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArypHwlBFjg
St. Louis Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Review Course — https://stlomfsreview.com/
Nashville Update in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.omsreview.com/
Jacksonville Board Review Course — https://jaxboardreviewcourse.com/
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In this episode of our practice management series, Dr. Stucki is once again joined by Dr. Roger Levin, Founder and CEO of the Levin Group, to discuss the power of knowing your numbers. They dive into the surprisingly exciting world of key metrics every surgeon should understand, such as production, collections, write-offs, implants, and overhead percentage. Dr. Levin explains why each of these metrics is crucial, why buffers can signal poor delegation, and offers practical tips for supporting practice growth. Tune in to discover why understanding your numbers is essential for your practice's success, and hear a simple piece of advice that can make even the most daunting tasks feel fun!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why surgeons need to know their numbers.
- The Peter Drucker concept: leadership and managing people.
- Critical metrics every surgeon should understand, starting with production.
- Why production per hour is an instrumental metric to calculate (and what it means).
- Key insights into the next category of critical metrics: collections.
- Reasons that collection per provider is important.
- What might not seem important, but should be noted: write-offs.
- Why implants are key to production and why knowing the numbers is crucial.
- How to increase your implant referral consultations from general practices: case acceptance.
- Two diametrically opposing views on taking on implant surgery.
- Positive psychology: how to make implant surgery fun!
- Knowing your overhead percentage and the two numbers you need to know.
- The critical thing to know about the new patients category.
- Dr. Levin’s final words on continuous cyclical improvement.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
Management — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0007312113
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
There are many reasons why your referral marketing program could be failing and today, with the help of Roger P. Levin, DDS – an internationally recognized writer, advisor, management consultant, dental business visionary, and Founder and CEO of Levin Group, Inc. – we continue our conversation highlighting the pitfalls to avoid in referral marketing for an OMS practice. After reminding us of the importance of referrals for dental surgeons, Dr. Levin picks up the conversation with how building relationships with referring doctors helps to improve your overall patient experience. Then, we learn how to offer total support to referring doctors, how to keep building your referral pool, the consequences of parting ways with a top referring doctor, and why it’s essential not to resent any referring doctors. We also explore the dos and don’ts of social media, The 60-30-10 Model, quality versus quantity, and why you always need to follow up with “D” doctors. To end, Dr. Levin explains why it’s important to consult the referring GP when problems arise, how to keep GP staff happy and on your side, how to eliminate rudeness from your speech, and why inconsistency is the number one reason referral marketing programs fail.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Roger Levin reminds us why referrals are the lifeblood of an OMS practice.
- Why it’s vital to build relationships with referring doctors to improve the patient experience.
- The importance of offering total support to your referring dentists.
- How to keep building your referral base, and how quality begets quantity.
- Losing a top A: the consequences of parting ways with a top referring doctor.
- How bailing out general dentists will strengthen relationships and generate more referrals.
- The dangers of resenting referring doctors.
- Unpacking social media and how it can affect your referral marketing.
- The 60-30-10 Model.
- More on quality versus quantity, establishing a quality referral pool, and how to keep it simple.
- Why it’s a huge mistake to not follow up with “D” doctors, and how to throw out a wider net.
- Understanding why study clubs are not the be-all and end-all.
- Why you should always consult the referring doctor for hidden problems and complications.
- How to keep GP staff happy, why this matters, and how endorsing GPs boosts referrals.
- Inconsistency: the number one reason referral marketing programs fail.
- The way rudeness contributes to diminishing referrals.
- How avoiding the mistakes we’ve mentioned can lead to exponential financial growth.
- The best practices for dealing with dental support organizations regarding referrals.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group, Inc. — https://levingroup.com/
Levin Group, Inc. on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@LevinGroupInc
American Association of Orthodontists — https://education.aaoinfo.org/
‘Part 1: Things That Can Cause Your Referral Marketing Program to Fail (with Dr. Roger Levin)’ — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-1-things-that-can-cause-your-referral-marketing/id1535284898?i=1000690776176
National Journal — https://www.nationaljournal.com/
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Many oral surgeons are not very familiar with facial fractures, and in this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, we are getting a great introduction to these treatments and repairs from an oculoplastic surgeon. Today, we are joined by Dr. Harkaran Rana to discuss Naso-Orbito-Ethmoid (NOE) and frontal sinus fracture repairs. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the different ways of diagnosing NOE and frontal sinus fractures, how to identify different kinds of fractures, surgical interventions for these injuries, and more! We delve into the treatment management for NOE and frontal sinus fractures before discussing the most common kinds of facial fractures. We even talk about where to put plates and drill holes to protect the brain. Finally, Dr. Rana tells us about the TV shows and books he’s loving right now. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Harkaran Rana.
- Diagnosing NOE and frontal sinus fractures.
- Breaking down different types of these fractures.
- Treatment management for NOE and frontal sinus fractures.
- Some common mistakes during these treatments.
- The most common kinds of fractures.
- Why Dr. Rana tries to place plates as far back as possible.
- Protecting the brain during these procedures.
- Dr. Rana shares the books and shows he’s enjoying now.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Harkaran Rana on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/harkaran-rana-aa3637179/
Dr. Harkaran Rana Email Address — harkaran.s.rana@gmail.com
NOE Type I — https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/cmf/trauma/midface/noe-type-i/definition#general
NOE Type II — https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/cmf/trauma/midface/noe-type-ii/open-reduction-internal-fixation#selection-of-approach
Empire of Pain — https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Pain-History-Sackler-Dynasty/dp/0385545681
Shoe Dog — https://www.amazon.co.za/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-NIKE/dp/1471146723
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
During this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Dr. Andy Loetscher, an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Atlanta, Georgia to discuss Orthognathic surgery. The conversation centers around some of the nuances of Orthognathic surgery, and how to adapt it to improve airways. We start by discussing different approaches for disparate ages and concerns, before exploring how to find the ongoing balance between aesthetics and function. Next, we discuss why airway concerns must be dealt with urgently, unpack what a clinical examination can help to determine, and hear some success stories from Dr. Loetscher’s patients. This conversation also touches on how patients discover Dr. Loetscher, how he works to prevent complications, and how he prepares patients for the changes they may see in their facial structure after surgery. We touch on healing in older patients, post-op meds and anesthesia, maintaining the structures of the face, and much more. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Dr. Andy Loetscher and background on how his practice has evolved in the context of Orthognathic surgery.
- How treatment differs between younger patients and older patients with disparate concerns.
- Weighing aesthetics versus airway concerns.
- An example of why it is so valuable to address airway issues sooner rather than later.
- The role of a clinical examination and clinical history in diagnosing a problem.
- Success stories from Dr. Loetscher’s patients and the incredible results they experience.
- How most patients land up in Dr. Loetscher’s chair.
- Avoiding complications during the healing process for older patients.
- Preparing patients for changes in their facial structure.
- Why sensation returns slower in older patients and how the blade can impact the process.
- His approach to post-op meds and anesthesia.
- Exploring different diagnostic options.
- Role of the septum and other facial structures.
- Opening up the bone to avoid structural changes in the face.
- A case study with a 72-year-old patient.
- What Dr. Loetscher is watching at the moment: Landman.
- Book recommendations and more.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andy Loetscher on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-loetscher-41a352a/
Dr. Andy Loetscher Email — jawimplant@aol.com
Atlanta Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implant Center — https://www.jawimplant.com/
Landman
Revenge of the Tipping Point
David and Goliath
Can’t Hurt Me
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
As cannabis use becomes more widespread, its effects on oral surgery are becoming increasingly evident, but what does this mean for oral surgeons? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Robert John, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Troy, Michigan, to discuss the implications of cannabis use in oral surgery. Dr. John shares insights from a recent discussion with dentists in Michigan, where legalized marijuana has led to notable complications in dental procedures. Together, they unpack the risks associated with sedation, increased bleeding, dry mouth, and post-surgical healing difficulties. They also explore strategies for screening patients, adjusting sedation protocols, and educating individuals about the oral health risks of cannabis use. Join Dr. Stucki and Dr. John to discover practical strategies and expert insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape of oral surgery in the age of cannabis legalization. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Discover how cannabis causes issues with sedation during oral surgery.
- Find out why cannabis users experience more bleeding during surgery.
- Uncover the link between cannabis use and dry mouth, and why it matters.
- Thrush and fungal infections associated with patients who use cannabis regularly.
- Explore how cannabis use can affect healing and post-operation recovery.
- Learn the signs and signals of patients who are under the influence of cannabis.
- How Dr. John has adapted his protocols and surgical approach for cannabis users.
- Hear why understanding the complications caused by cannabis use is important.
- Why it is advised that patients avoid any cannabis use before a consultation.
- Recommendations on how to educate patients about the risks of cannabis use.
- Dr. John explains why the dental community needs to advocate for policy changes.
- The prevalence of cannabis use among teenagers and why it is a problem.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Robert John — https://www.troyoralsurgery.com/
Dr. Robert John Email — info@troyoralsurgery.com
Dr. Robert John Phone — (248) 665-8769
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Many oral surgeons overlook perfecting the task of local anesthesia or don’t give it our full attention and in this episode of Everyay Oral Surgery, we are going to share some tips to help you leverage it properly! Dr. Dean DeLuke joins us today to walk through all things local anesthesia. In this conversation, we discuss anesthesia for a full maxillary extraction case, our guest’s thoughts on topical anesthetics, using local anesthetic on pregnant patients, and so much more! We delve into the nuances of allergy testing before talking about the ‘maximum doses’ of these medications. Dr. DeLuke goes on to share what he does to assist patients who do not respond well to anesthesia, how anti-depressant medications contraindicate with anesthesia, and minimizing pain for patients. He even tells us about the benefits of buffering! Finally, Dr. DeLuke shares his recommended books, TV shows, and his perception of writing. Thanks for tuning in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Dean DeLuke to the show.
- How to anesthetize a full maxillary extraction case.
- Dr. DeLuke shares his thoughts on topical anesthetics.
- Using local anesthetic on pregnant patients.
- Two new products and the advantages of them.
- The nuances of allergy testing.
- How to know what the safest ‘maximum dose’ is of these drugs.
- Dr. DeLuke shares how he helps patients who do not get numb.
- Contraindications with anti-depressant drugs.
- How to minimize pain for patients.
- What buffering is and the advantages of utilizing it.
- Dr. DeLuke’s favorite books, TV shows, and his feelings about writing.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dean DeLuke on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-deluke-631b1b19/
Dr. Dean DeLuke Email Address — dmdeluke@vcu.edu
The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly — https://www.amazon.com/Real-Doctor-Will-See-Shortly/dp/0804138672
Die With Zero — https://www.amazon.com/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money/dp/0358099765
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
We’re back with more exciting case reviews filled with many valuable lessons and this time, we explore cases that almost ended in disaster for the doctors involved. We are joined again by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. David Salomon – currently practicing at Yale New Haven Hospital, Connecticut – who begins by sharing his thoughts on our first case in review involving an accidental violation of the Hippocratic Oath. Then, we discuss a patient with hypertension who seized mid-operation, why leading with empathy is the foundation for avoiding possible lawsuits, the role of vulnerability between doctors and patients, and how two wrongs never make a right. We end with an extraction gone wrong for an 18-year-old high school softball player, communication and other referral problems that exist across the industry, fail-safes to improve referral protocols, how to address minor patients who feel they’ve been wronged, and why we need to implement more timeouts as standard practice. As a bonus final act, doctors Salomon and Stucki reminisce on when Dr. Salomon saved Dr. Stucki’s life.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An unfortunate and accidental breach of privacy.
- The best practices for doctors engaging with patients online, especially on public platforms.
- Unpacking the malpractice case of a patient who had a seizure on the operating table.
- How to make amends when things go wrong, and the importance of leading with empathy.
- Why vulnerability matters, and how to avoid adding fuel to the fire.
- How a wrongful extraction highlights some of the key issues doctors face with referrals.
- What practitioners can do to ensure referrals receive the same care as self-referrals.
- The ins and outs of timeouts and their undeniable importance.
- How Dr. Salomon intervened in Dr. Stucki’s near-fatal encounter!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Salomon on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-salomon-b8ab1431/
Yale New Haven Hospital — https://www.ynhh.org/
Coastal Connecticut — https://www.coastalctoms.com/
Risk Tips Archive | MedPro Dental — https://oms.medprodental.com/category/risk-tips
Dr. Ira Satinover on Healthgrades — https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-ira-satinover-y8hpw
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What if your career as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon could offer world-class training, financial stability, and the opportunity to serve your country, all while performing full-scope surgery? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Andrew Jenzer and Dr. Kevin Smith, both Army OMS program directors, share their journeys in military medicine, detailing the unique benefits of an Army career. They dive into the benefits of a debt-free education, unparalleled hands-on surgical experience, and a patient-first system that prioritizes comprehensive care over financial constraints. Plus, they shed light on leadership development, moonlighting opportunities, and the realities of military life, from deployments to career mobility. Whether you're a student considering your next steps or a practicing surgeon curious about new opportunities, tune in to find out if an Army OMS career is the right fit for you!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Insight into Dr. Smith’s Army background and his transition into OMS.
- The mental toughness and intense training required to become a Ranger.
- An overview of Dr. Jenzer’s career path to Army OMS and his motivations for joining.
- The perks and trade-offs of an Army OMS career.
- What you need to know to get into an Army OMS residency.
- The realities of career mobility and location flexibility.
- Moonlighting opportunities, skill-building, and financial benefits.
- Full-scope surgery without financial barriers: what an Army career in oral surgery offers.
- An insider’s guide to fellowship opportunities and career advancement.
- Potential pathways to joining the Army as an oral surgeon at any stage of your career.
- How an Army OMS career compares to one in VA hospitals.
- Dr. Smith’s experience of serving in a special operations unit in Afghanistan.
- The care and attention paid to resident education and development.
- Life after Army OMS: retirement, career options, and transitioning to private practice.
- Recommended reads, non-oral surgery skills, forceps for tooth number 12, and more!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
Dr. Kevin Smith — https://www.omslakewood.com/meet-us/kevin-d-smith-dmd/
Madigan Army Medical Center — https://madigan.tricare.mil/
OMS Residency Program | Madigan Army Medical Center — https://madigan.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Dental/Dental-Clinics/ORAL-MAXILLOFACIAL-SURGERY-RESIDENCY-PROGRAM
How to Win Friends & Influence People — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034
Once an Eagle — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062221620/
Band of Brothers — https://www.netflix.com/title/70308702
Eastbound and Down — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0866442/
Jocko Willing Books — https://jocko.com/books/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook —
In this lighthearted and humorous episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki introduces a new segment, Go On, Git, inspired by Jimmy Fallon's comedic bits. In today's episode, he shares a collection of frustrating yet amusing moments that oral surgeons experience daily. Hear about stubborn implant screwdrivers, patients who won’t recline in their chairs, why sutures always seem to break at the worst possible moment, thermostat mishaps, schedulers who book six patients per hour, why overhead lights seem to have a vendetta against oral surgeons, and more! Using his best cowboy accent, Dr. Stucki adds to the humor, making this episode an entertaining take on the unexpected challenges of surgery. Join us to get a dose of surgical comedy and learn how to find laughter in the daily struggles of oral surgery. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Dr. Stucki's Go On, Git list and the motivation behind creating it.
- How humor can turn the everyday frustrations into moments of laughter.
- Hear about the patient who insists they “can’t lean back.”
- Why bite blocks act like soap bars and dealing with assistants who refuse to take a sick day.
- Implant screws that won’t stay put and root shapes that defy extraction logic.
- Dealing with texting patients who refuse to put their phone down before surgery.
- Learn about the struggle of irrigation ricochet and avoiding a smack from the overhead light.
- An invitation for listeners to submit their own Go On, Git moments.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Blood clots can be life-threatening, but understanding their causes and treatments can save lives. In Part 2 of our Hematology Series, Dr. Andrew Jenzer, DDS, dives deep into thrombosis, breaking down the three key contributing factors and the most common hypercoagulable conditions. We carefully dissect the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolisms, the most important guidelines to know and follow, the difference between provoked and unprovoked hypercoagulable conditions, and everything you need to know about the perioperative management of antithrombotic therapies. To close, Dr. Jenzer highlights the critical risk factors of preoperative anticoagulation and key takeaways from our conversation that should never be forgotten. If you're a healthcare professional or simply someone who values life-saving knowledge, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Tune in to sharpen your expertise and improve patient outcomes!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Three contributors to thrombosis and the most common hypercoagulable conditions.
- Unpacking the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolisms.
- Wells’ Criteria, CHEST, and other crucial guidelines to follow.
- The difference between provoked and unprovoked hypercoagulable conditions.
- Anticoagulation therapies and important surgical considerations.
- Risk factors associated with the perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy.
- Recapping the key takeaways from today’s conversation.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
Dr. Andrew Jenzer | Duke Surgery — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
ACOMS | Annual Winter Meeting — https://www.acoms.org/Events/Winter-Meeting/About
Wells' Criteria for Pulmonary Embolism — https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/115/wells-criteria-pulmonary-embolism
Wells' Criteria for DVT — https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/362/wells-criteria-dvt
American College of Chest Physicians — https://www.chestnet.org/
‘Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy’ — https://www.chestnet.org/guidelines-and-topic-collections/guidelines/pulmonary-vascular/perioperative-management-of-antithrombotic-therapy
‘Perioperative Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Receiving a Direct Oral Anticoagulant’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31380891/
‘Perioperative Optimization and Management of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Patient’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38103577/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Michael DeLuke is back on the show with Dr. Stucki for today’s episode of Everyday Oral Surgery. Dr. DeLuke is an orthodontist stationed out of Florida, the founder of DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching (DOC), and host of The DOC Podcast. He is an adjunct faculty member in NSU Florida’s Department of Orthodontics. After launching DeLuke Orthodontics in 2005, he built it into a multi-million dollar single-doctor practice within a decade. A national lecturer on topics like clinical efficiency, interceptive treatment, and practice management, he founded DOC in 2022 to help colleagues achieve clinical excellence, business success, and financial growth. Today’s topic of conversation centers around airway improvement goals in orthodontics, and they dive into where it all begins, the importance of looking beyond the teeth, and he challenges his colleagues to dig deep and ask questions. They examine the evidence surrounding the impact of tooth removal on further airway issues, he shares his thoughts on when to consider surgery and dives into a discussion on the age component of accomplishing the goal of normalizing anatomy. To learn more about his recommendations, thoughts, and advice on this topic, be sure not to miss out on this episode. Thanks for tuning in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome back, Dr. Michael DeLuke, here today to discuss airway goals in orthodontics.
- He kicks off the episode with his initial thoughts on today’s topic.
- Where it all begins: the multifactorial aspects of adenoid facies.
- The importance of looking beyond the teeth and asking questions.
- We examine evidence on the possibility of tooth removal contributing to further airway issues.
- His insights on knowing when to consider surgery after exhausting orthodontic options: a focus on normalizing anatomy
- The age component: how old it is too old (or too young) to accomplish the goal with orthodontics.
- His recommendations to an OMS who finds themselves in a tough referral situation (to extract or not to extract).
- A quick discussion on the AAO White Paper.
- Last words of encouragement to listeners.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael DeLuke — https://theorthocoach.com/about-dr-deluke/
Dr. Michael DeLuke on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-deluke-3191296/
DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching (DOC) — https://www.youtube.com/@delukeorthodonticcoaching Dr. Michael DeLuke on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/theorthocoach/
Dr. Michael DeLuke CE Courses — https://theorthocoach.com/ce-courses/
Bridging the Gap Between Dentistry & Sleep Medicine (w/Drs. Simmons & Carstensen) [Ep.90] — www.youtube.com//watch?v=VbYX0Da3EW8
Ways to Establish Financial Freedom and Realize Your Long-Term Goals (with Dr. Michael DeLuke) — (Not yet published)
Mentioned Studies —
‘Obstructive sleep apnea and orthodontics: An American Association of Orthodontists White Paper’ — https://www.ajodo.org/article/S0889-5406(19)30278-1/abstract
American Association of Orthodontists — https://aaoinfo.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook —
Realizing your long-term goals starts with visualizing what you want to achieve. No one knows that better than today’s guest, Dr. Michael DeLuke, who at the start of his career set himself the goal of having the option to retire by age 50. This goal has been a guide in his remarkable career, from building up his orthodontic practice to impressive heights to making the difficult decision to phase it down to taking the financial leap and transitioning into the next phase of his career. Tuning in, you’ll hear all the details of Dr. DeLuke’s journey as he breaks down how he financially transitioned out of private practice into a new chapter that balances academia, content creation, and orthodontic coaching. Discover how to navigate student debt and achieve financial freedom, the importance of investment and delayed gratification, why having a financial advisor is so valuable, and much more. Don’t miss out on this fascinating conversation with Dr. Michael DeLuke!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Background on Dr. DeLuke and his remarkable family legacy in dentistry.
- How he built up his practice and made the difficult decision to phase it down.
- Dr. DeLuke’s journey into balancing content creation and academia.
- Insights on taking the financial leap to transition out of private practice.
- Putting together a financial plan and having a vision for your future.
- Advice to young surgeons on how to navigate debt and achieve financial freedom.
- The power of investment and delayed gratification in your financial life.
- How a financial advisor can help you manage your money and your investments.
- Understanding the toll that modern dentistry takes on your mind and body.
- The importance of sharing your financial vision with your significant other.
- Dr. DeLuke’s answers to our rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching — https://theorthocoach.com/
DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/theorthocoach/
The Doc Podcast with Dr. Mike DeLuke — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_LCNiTq7I0VeniRxenHIyQ
Dr. Michael DeLuke on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-deluke-3191296/
Rich Dad Poor Dad — https://www.richdad.com/
Cash Flow Quadrant — https://www.richdad.com/cashflow-quadrant-fundamentals
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity — https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599
Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within — https://www.amazon.com/Never-Finished-Unshackle-Your-Within/dp/1544534086
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Can reversing sedation be too much of a good thing? Flumazenil is a powerful benzodiazepine antagonist, but its use comes with both benefits and risks.In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, we welcome back Dr. Jake Stucki, a resident doctor at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, to break down the benefits and drawbacks of flumazenil.
In our conversation, we delve into the benefits, risks, cost considerations, and usage of flumazenil in oral surgery sedation. We explore using naloxone, its potential to reverse opioid effects, the associated costs of using it, and its potential for residual sedation. You'll also learn about the common misconceptions surrounding flumazenil, patient contraindications, guidelines on best practices, and more. Join us to learn about the fundamentals of flumazenil and how to use it effectively and safely in your practice with Dr. Jake Stucki. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Learn about flumazenil's usage, its effects on patients, and why it is important.
- The associated costs, how it can be administered, and the correct dosage to use.
- Explore the benefits of flumazenil in oral surgery and patient recovery.
- Uncover the potential risks surrounding re-sedation and other vital considerations.
- When not to use the drug and how it is commonly used in clinical practice.
- Find out about the downsides of using flumazenil and the complications it can cause.
- Hear about The Joint Commission’s perspective on the use of flumazenil.
- Naloxone and how its usage and dosage are different from flumazenil.
- Discover an alternative approach for extracting maxillary upper third molars.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jake Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine — https://case.edu/medicine/
The Joint Commission — https://www.jointcommission.org/
Dexter — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0773262/
Cobra Kai — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7221388/
Talking to Strangers — https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Strangers-Should-about-People/dp/0316478520/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today, we review the 2024 article that details the study of the risk factors associated with IAN injury after third molar removal. We welcome Dr. Jake Stucki back to the show – resident doctor at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine – as he outlines the study design of today’s article in review. We unpack the variables focused on in the study, the risk factors that are revealed, how to mitigate these risks, and why the dental instruments for surgery need to be carefully chosen. To end, Dr. Jake walks us through other notable outcomes from the study, and we discover more ways to prevent nerve injuries during third molar removals.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The study design of the article in review: IAN injury risk factors after third molar removal.
- Patient demographics and other variables of focus in the study.
- Where risk begins, how it grows, and how to minimize it.
- Why the instruments you choose to use matter.
- Other significant outcomes from the study and helpful supplementary resources.
- Important advice for preventing nerve injuries.
Dr. Jake Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine — https://case.edu/medicine/
‘Risk Factors Associated with Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury after Extraction of Impacted Lower Mandibular Third Molars: A Prospective Cohort Study’ — https://www.joms.org/article/S0278-2391(24)00295-7/abstract
‘The Radiological Prediction of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury during Third Molar Surgery’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2322523/
‘Radiographic Predictors of Postoperative Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury in Mandibular Third Molar Surgery’ — https://www.joms.org/article/S0278-2391(24)00866-8/abstract
‘Dr. Tony Pogrel: Nuances of Coronectomy and Intentional Root Retention during Extraction’ — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/episodes/10507025-dr-tony-pogrel-nuances-of-coronectomy-and-intentional-root-retention-during-extraction.mp3
Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.joms.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Referrals are the most important factor that influences the success of an oral surgeon’s practice. In today’s conversation, Dr. Roger Levin of the Levin Group comes back to discuss things that can cause your referral marketing program to fail, how to avoid those things, and what you can learn from them. Listening in, you’ll hear why every surgeon should work towards being the dominant surgeon in their area, the importance of depending on your fellow doctors, why you need to have at least 15 strategies in your referral marketing program, the danger of poor-quality strategies, why you need a professional relations coordinator, and so much more! We delve into how to stay motivated in your referral marketing program before discussing the power of delegation and sticking to what you do best. We even discuss the levels of referrals and why you cannot ignore your ‘Cs and Ds’, the importance of being likable as a surgeon, why your staff needs to be trained in customer service, and why a well-trained professional relations coordinator is imperative. To hear all this and more, be sure to tune in now and keep your eyes peeled for part two of this discussion!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Roger Levin back to the show.
- Why every surgeon should try to become the dominant surgeon in their area.
- Recognizing your dependence on other doctors.
- How not having enough strategies can cause your referral marketing program to fail.
- The detrimental nature of poor-quality strategies.
- The importance of having a professional relations coordinator.
- How your marketing spend can be indicative of your success.
- Roger shares some tips to keep doctors motivated in their marketing program.
- The power of delegation and only doing what you do best.
- How ignoring your ‘Cs and Ds’ can cause referral marketing failure.
- Why you have to be likable and what that looks like.
- Having great front-desk dental staff that’s trained in customer service.
- What may happen to the practice without a well-trained professional relations coordinator.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Advances in technology have significantly improved the efficiency and accuracy of patient care, but anesthesia and sedation complications can also be minimized using simple checklists and adherence to the five Ps: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance! Joining us today is Dr. Travis Coulter, who breaks down how anesthesia recording software works and how it can transform your practice. In this episode, we explore why Dr. Coulter relies heavily on modern tools in his own practice, how he uses them effectively, and how checklists and meticulous record-keeping improve both efficiency and patient outcomes. We also examine the barriers, including greed and human error, that limit the full potential of medical technology. To close, Dr. Coulter introduces Xchart.com, the cloud-based software platform he cofounded to streamline anesthesia charting and record-keeping for healthcare providers. He also shares his favorite books, his thoughts on data privacy, and how his farming background influences his work today. Tune in to discover the importance of preparedness, awareness, and technology in preventing anesthesia and sedation complications!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Insight into Dr. Coulter’s professional background and current practice setup.
- Preparedness, awareness, and the technologies that help prevent anesthesia mishaps.
- Why Dr. Coulter embraces modern technology in his practice and how he uses it.
- Checklists, by-the-minute communication, efficiency, accuracy, and thorough record-keeping.
- How the human condition can stand in the way of using technology to its full potential.
- The ins and outs of Xchart.com.
- Supercommunicators, Blinkist, data privacy, hemodynamic monitoring, farming, and more!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Travis Coulter — https://coulterdentistry.com/
Dr. Travis Coulter on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-coulter-dds-70192467/
Dr. Travis Coulter Email — travis@xchart.com
Xchart.com — https://xchart.com/
Dr. Henry “Butch” Ferguson on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-butch-ferguson-b3b279b5/
The Checklist Manifesto — https://atulgawande.com/book/the-checklist-manifesto/
Supercommunicators — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593243919
Blinkist — https://www.blinkist.com/
ChatGPT — https://chatgpt.com/
VitalStream® — https://caretakermedical.net/vitalstream/
Gladiator — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/
Extreme Ownership — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250067057
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
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Today’s episode is a slight departure from our usual undertaking as we focus more on the wonder of flight than dentistry. But of course, there’s always a link to oral and maxillofacial surgery as we discover how the basics of aviation parallel the work of oral surgeons. We're joined by Dr. Bill Runyon, Jr., DDS, cofounder of Allied OMS and partner at Fort Worth Oral Surgery. Dr. Bill begins by detailing his journey to becoming a pilot before explaining exactly what it takes to become certified. We learn about the pros and cons of private travel versus public transit, how instrument flying paints a good comparison between piloting and oral surgery, other ways in which aviation parallels dentistry, and what you can expect to pay when buying an aircraft in today’s economy. We end with Dr. Bill’s helpful advice for first-time pilots and new OMS graduates and discover how time in the military can improve your private dentistry practice. Tune in for all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Bill walks us through his current practice setup.
- How he became a pilot and what it takes to be certified.
- Why he chooses to fly and the pros and cons of flying private versus public transit.
- How oral surgery parallels aviation, starting with the challenges of flying through weather.
- Why details matter, the power of checklists, and a persistent desire to learn more.
- The age implications of flying a plane and more information about Dr. Bill’s personal aircraft.
- Unpacking the price range of modern planes.
- Dr. Bill’s advice for first-time pilots and words of encouragement for new OMS graduates.
- How military experiences can improve and enhance private practice exploits.
- The British Are Coming, The Boys in the Boat, staying healthy, and extraction forceps.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Bill Runyon on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-f-runyon-jr-dds/
Allied OMS — https://alliedoms.com/
Fort Worth Oral Surgery — https://fortworthoralsurgery.com/
AAOMS — https://aaoms.org/
Flying Dentists Association — https://flyingdentists.org/
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — https://www.eaa.org/airventure
Rick Atkinson Books — https://rickatkinson.com/
The British Are Coming — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1627790438
The Boys in the Boat — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143125478
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The AHA/ACC clinical practice guidelines for perioperative cardiovascular management for noncardiac surgery have recently been reviewed. While oral surgeons aren’t likely to perform high-risk surgery, it is important to know what these guidelines suggest to avoid perioperative complications. To break down these guidelines, we are joined by Dr. David Salomon. In this conversation, you’ll hear all about why we decided to discuss pre-op anesthesia considerations today, how the 2014 AHA/ACC guidelines differ from the 2024 ones, some key points in the new guidelines, and how they have changed how Dr. Salomon practices medicine. We delve into what a high-risk surgery is, how to identify a high-risk surgery, and what the seven risk modifiers mentioned in the study are before discussing the three possible next steps a surgeon will follow once they’ve done a risk analysis. Dr. Salomon even stresses the importance of asking the patient about functional capacity and shares how these guidelines have helped him be aware of what’s important to consider pre-op. Finally, our guest cautions surgeons against over-testing as well. Thanks for tuning in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. David Salomon back to the show.
- Why we’re talking about pre-op anesthesia today.
- What he thinks of the 2024 clinical practice guidelines.
- Dr. Salomon breaks down the 2014 guidelines.
- What a high-risk surgery is and how to identify one.
- Some key points in the new guidelines.
- SGL2 inhibitors and what the guidelines say about them pre-op.
- Breaking down the seven risk modifiers the guidelines discuss.
- How MIs and strokes come into play when considering a patient’s risk factors.
- Considering the frailty of a patient, what it actually is, and frailty assessment tools.
- How these guidelines have changed Dr. Salomon’s practice.
- The next perioperative steps for surgeons to follow according to the guidelines.
- The importance of functional capacity and METS and what they tell us.
- Recommendations about patients with hypertension.
- How these guidelines have made our guest consider what is truly important pre-op.
- Why Dr. Salomon doesn’t agree with over testing.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Salomon on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-salomon-b8ab1431/
2024 AHA/ACC Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Management for Noncardiac Surgery (JACC Journals) — https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.06.013
2024 AHA/ACC Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Management for Noncardiac Surgery (AHA/ASA Journals) — https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001285
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
This conversation kicks off a new series that takes a deep dive into anything blood-related. During this episode, Dr. Andrew Jenzer revisits the podcast alongside Dr. Maxwell Lloyd to demystify some of the key ideas underpinning hemostasis, coagulation, and PTT levels. Join us as we discuss helpful tools to navigate detection, monitoring, testing, and all the factors that may affect results. From PTT and D-Dimer testing to mixed testing options and thrombal elastography, we cover it all. Next, we get into abnormalities and all the elements to consider before going about an invasive surgery of this nation. We get into detail about Von Willebrand’s disease and what testing can tell you, after considering why clinical history is specifically important for the treatment of bleeding issues. Lastly, we discuss OMS-specific hemostatic agents, and the impact of CRASH 1, 2, and 3 trials on how we implement TXA. Join us today to hear all this and more.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Drs. Andrew Jenzer and Maxwell Lloyd.
- Dr. Jenzer’s upcoming mock boards course for residents.
- The topic of this episode which kicks off a new series: blood and anything blood related.
- Differentiating between primary and secondary hemostasis.
- Understanding intrinsic and extrinsic pathways.
- Why all coagulation factors are ultimately made in the liver.
- The importance of interpreting the lab values.
- Using the WETT acronym in the context of anti-coagulation.
- Monitoring through PTT.
- D-Dimer testing and why it is so often misunderstood.
- What is essential to do when mixing tests together.
- Another test option: thrombal elastography.
- Thinking about the risks and benefits of stopping anticoagulation.
- Developing a schema to think about abnormalities.
- Understanding how to address Haemophilia A and B.
- Why clinical history is particularly important for bleeding issues.
- Demystifying Von Willebrand’s disease and what testing can tell you.
- OMS-specific hemostatic agents, which ones work best, and more.
- CRASH 1, 2 and 3 trials and TXA.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Maxwell Lloyd on Google Scholar — https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=D0agka0AAAAJ
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
CRASH-1 — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC33506/
CRASH-2 — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4576020/
CRASH-3 — https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(19)32233-0/fulltext
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
There has always been a staffing problem in oral surgery but it has become more aggravated recently and needs to be solved so that revenue can be optimized. Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Roger Levin joins us again to discuss how to build and keep an incredible team in order to increase revenue. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how staffing issues are contributing to decreased revenue, how to solve this problem (on paper), the importance of learning how to interview potential staff, how to go about interviewing candidates, and more! We delve into how to go about asking more negative questions in positive ways before discussing the importance of the onboarding process and how to navigate it using mentorship. Dr. Levin even shares a list of things a leader has to do in order to treat his/her team well, why transparency with staff is imperative, and the benefit of delegating tasks. Finally, Dr. Levin reminds us of the impact we have on people’s lives, inspires us to make that impact positive, reminds us to thank people, and suggests that we avoid blame. You don’t want to miss this episode, so be sure to press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Roger Levin back to the show.
- Why staffing problems are contributing to decreased revenue in oral surgery.
- The staffing concept that will bring you tremendous success.
- Why surgeons need to be trained in interviewing staff and some interviewing tips.
- Dr. Levin walks us through an ideal interview process.
- Who should be in the interview and when to give an offer.
- How to ask ‘negative’ questions in positive ways during an interview.
- Navigating onboarding a new employee and why this process is so important.
- The importance of focusing on increasing team longevity.
- A list of things to do as a leader in order to treat your team well.
- Why transparency with your staff is absolutely imperative.
- How to manage all of these things as busy surgeons and when to delegate.
- The impact we all have on other people’s lives.
- How to motivate a team when you aren’t their boss.
- The importance of thanking people and avoiding blame.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Dr. Roger Levin Email Address — rlevinconf@levingroup.com
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
The Tim Ferriss Show — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tim-ferriss-show/id863897795
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
For all their good, surgical instruments can also be harmful when used incorrectly or irresponsibly. Once again, we welcome Dr. Ben Hechler to the show as he and Dr. Stucki walk us through the best practices for preventing injuries caused by dental instruments. We discover how oral surgeons view their instruments before learning of the dangers of surgical blades and dental elevators. Then, we explore the importance of jaw pressure, dental drills gone wrong, common dental instruments that also pose a threat, and the slippery tools that may cause harm if not carefully considered. We also discuss forceps and how to use them better to prevent injury, what you need to know about suture needles, the inadvertent trauma of anesthetic needles, and the value of unbridled truth.
Key Points From This Episode:
- How we perceive and use instruments as oral surgeons.
- Examples of how surgeons can cause harm with surgical blades.
- The dangers of misusing the periosteal elevator or dental elevator.
- Why you always need to pay attention to the amount of pressure you put on a patient’s jaw.
- Highlighting potential injuries when using the dental handpiece.
- What to be weary of when using sweetheart retractors, throat packs, and sponges.
- Unpacking common forceps-induced injuries that Dr. Hechler encounters.
- The Minnesota cheek retractor, and other unexpected tools that may cause damage.
- Suture needles, and inadvertent trauma from dental anesthetic needles.
- Why surgeons shouldn’t be ashamed about their instrument injuries.
- The importance of always being honest and upfront with your patients.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Moana 2 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622970/
Wicked — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/
Hamilton — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8503618/
The Music Man — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293437/
Bonhoeffer — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26237514/
Supercommunicators — https://www.amazon.com/Supercommunicators-Unlock-Secret-Language-Connection/dp/0593243919
Jingle All The Way — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116705/
Good Burger — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119215/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What does it take to launch a successful oral surgery practice straight out of residency? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, we sit down with Dr. Craig Harrison, a recently graduated oral surgeon practicing in Fort Worth, Texas. In our conversation, Dr. Harrison discusses his journey of transitioning from residency to opening a solo practice and shares invaluable insights for surgeons considering the startup route. Hear about his experiences navigating real estate decisions, securing the best financing option, and hiring staff for his practice. Explore the importance of professional networks in building a practice, why finding the right people to work with is vital, and the challenges of starting a practice from scratch. Dr. Harrison also details the benefits of founding your own practice, his marketing strategies, balancing part-time work with building a practice, and more. Join us to learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and hear actionable tips for building your dream practice with Dr. Craig Harrison. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Harrison shares his background, life growing up, and his training.
- Find out why he decided to start his own solo practice and how he got started.
- Leveraging his network for advice and other resources he found useful.
- Hear about his experience working with Bank of America to secure financing.
- Why Fort Worth was an ideal location and the process of finding the right contractor.
- The challenges of managing construction timelines and dealing with contractors.
- Staffing the practice: hiring through Indeed and leveraging family expertise for recruitment.
- Balancing part-time work while building the practice and lessons from his experience.
- His marketing strategy: build relationships with local dentists and enhance online visibility.
- Advice for residents considering the startup route and the importance of mentorship.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Craig Harrison on LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/in/craig-e-harrison-ii-dds-md-2b849889/
Dr. Craig Harrison on Instagram — https://instagram.com/chisholmtrailoralsurgery/
Chisholm Trail Oral Surgery — https://chisholmtrailoralsurgery.com/
Baylor University Medical Center — https://bswhealth.com/locations/dallas-hospital
The Startup Dentist — https://amazon.com/Startup-Dentist-Definitive-Starting-Successful/dp/B0BLR5C3JV
Bank of America — https://www.bankofamerica.com/
DHP Surgical — https://www.dhpsupply.com/surgical
Indeed — https://www.indeed.com/
Unreasonable Hospitality — https://amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573
Outlive — https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Science-Art-Longevity/dp/1785044559/
Icarus —https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6333060/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook —
When running a business in the world of oral surgery, the ability to be a leader that inspires mission-based action is imperative! In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Roger Levin of the Levin Group joins us again to discuss leadership, specifically with regard to vision, goals, and culture. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the changing landscape of leadership, what vision is, the importance of sharing it with your team and being transparent, writing a mission statement, naming and driving culture, and so much more! We delve into the beauty of servant leadership before discussing why being a good surgeon is not the only key to success. Dr. Levin even shares some advice for oral surgeons who have been in volatile environments on how to foster a more positive space in their practice. Finally, our guest touches on the steps you need to take as a leader to help your team thrive and urges you to be consistent in your work to make these positive changes happen. To hear all this and even be reminded of the power of small gestures, press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief overview of today’s guest, Dr. Roger Levin.
- How leadership has changed over the past few years.
- The topics for this discussion: vision, goals, and culture.
- What vision is and how it creates an ownership mentality.
- The importance of being transparent as a leader.
- All about writing a (living) mission statement.
- Naming culture and how it’s driven by the leaders.
- Dr. Levin explains what servant leadership is.
- Why being the best surgeon is not the only key to success.
- Some advice for oral surgeons on how to foster a positive environment.
- The steps you need to take to help your team succeed.
- The importance of consistency to make these positive changes.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Dr. Roger Levin Email Address — rlevinconf@levingroup.com
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
Ego is the Enemy — https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Master-Greatest-Opponent/dp/1781257019
Mindset — https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322/ref
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Women are still not treated as equals in medicine, and the poor treatment of women by both patients and colleagues is particularly prevalent in oral and maxillofacial surgery. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, we welcome Dr. Erin Sheffield and Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic to the show to discuss women in oral and maxillofacial surgery and their recent study and lecture on advocating for women in the industry. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Dr. Sheffield and Dr. Tomsic’s study on how women are viewed and treated in the world of oral surgery as opposed to men. We delve into some of the problems women face in the industry before hearing a bit about their findings. Our guests discuss things like the complexities of the gender pay gap in oral surgery and how to solve it, the importance of supporting your female colleagues, some ‘dos and don’ts’ for addressing women in medicine, why standing up for your female colleagues is imperative, and so much more! They even tell us about their upcoming retreat for female oral surgeons! Finally, we hear about the unifying factors between men and women in surgery. Be sure to listen to this informative episode now, and if you want access to our guest’s lecture on this topic, be sure to email Grant to get hold of it!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Erin Sheffield and Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic back to the show.
- Some issues women face in oral surgery when trying to progress.
- A brief overview of the findings from their study on how women are viewed in oral surgery.
- What we can do about the pay gap between men and women in medicine.
- Why women in medicine really need to have each other’s backs.
- Some ‘dos and don’ts’ when it comes to addressing female medical colleagues.
- The importance of standing up for female colleagues when they’re being treated badly.
- Their retreat for female oral surgeons and how to find out more about it.
- A comparison between sport and surgery and the unifying part of both.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Erin Sheffield on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drerinsheffield/
Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic — https://www.jaclyntomsic.com/
Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/doctorjacci/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Practicing medicine in the third world is wildly different from working as a practitioner in the USA. During this episode, Dr. Tony Urbanek returns to the podcast to share wild and wonderful stories from his years in Haiti and Jamaica, and the key learnings about the third world and the USA that he picked up along the way. Join us as we explore what surgeons stand to gain from leaving their comfort zones to work in underserved communities, why Dr. Urbanek believes that ultimately, he gained more than he gave from his experiences in other countries, and why he recommends that other surgeons explore work in the third world. You’ll also hear what it’s really like to work without proper tools such as lighting and anesthesia, how cultural norms affect our response to pain and panic, and why truly being of service is all about listening to what is needed rather than offering solutions. Tune in today to hear all this and more.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Urbanek’s journey into third-world medicine through a Catholic mission in Beauchamp, Haiti.
- Observations of a happy, established culture with little to no technical or medical knowledge.
- Unexpected encounters with a Voodoo doctor.
- Being recruited to work as a doctor in Jamaica.
- One of the biggest learnings from his experiences: in the third world, people are very proud.
- How he operated without a suction or the appropriate lighting: local anesthesia.
- A story to illustrate the power of cultural perception.
- Discussions with a Health Minister in Jamaica.
- Why it is so critical to find out what is needed rather than offering what you think is needed.
- Dr. Stucki’s two-year religious mission in Bolivia at the age of 19.
- What it’s really like to work without proper tools.
- Adjusting your mindset in order to be effective in the third world.
- Why ultimately, Dr. Urbanek believes that he got more out of his experience in the third world than he put into it.
- What you really stand to gain as a surgeon by leaving your comfort zone.
- The two jobs that Dr. Urbanek has available currently.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Anthony Urbanek — https://www.urbanektmj.com/
Dr. Anthony Urbanek on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtonyurbanek/
Dr. Anthony Urbanek on X — https://x.com/anthonyurbanek
Dr. Anthony Urbanek on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drtonyurbanek/
Dr. Anthony Urbanek on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/drtonyurbanek/
Urbanek TMJ Device & Protocol |Brentwood — https://www.tmjservicesofbrentwood.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Being an oral surgeon is difficult enough as it is, but when you try to juggle that with raising a family and maintaining a marriage, it can feel impossible. Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Anthony Morlandt joins us to share how he found harmony with surgery and family life. In this episode, you’ll hear all about his career and family, why he believes having systems is imperative in oral surgery, and how you can set them up. We delve into how to balance family life, work, and hobbies before discussing some tips for getting through residency as a spouse and parent. We even discuss the resilience of oral surgeons’ children and why they should be put above everything else. Finally, our guest answers our usual rapid-fire questions. This episode is incredibly helpful for any oral surgeon who has or wants to have a family and a successful career, so be sure to press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief overview of today’s guest, Dr. Anthony Morlandt.
- Dr. Morlandt tells us about his children and incredible wife.
- The importance of having highly reproducible systems in oral surgery.
- Key pieces of advice for anyone wanting to set up systems.
- How to balance family life and work while trying to have hobbies.
- The importance of communicating with our spouses well.
- How Dr. Morlandt leverages calendars to balance his life.
- Some tips for getting through residency while having a family.
- Why children of oral surgeons are particularly resilient.
- Dr. Morlandt reminds oral surgeons that your children are most important.
- Our guest answers some of our rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Anthony Morlandt on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-morlandt-md-dds-facs-493a4090/
Dr. Anthony Morlandt Email Address — morlandt@uab.edu
Dr. Anthony Morlandt on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/anthonymorlandt/
Illness as Metaphor — https://www.amazon.com/Illness-Metaphor-AIDS-Its-Metaphors/dp/0312420137
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Are you deciding what might be next for you in your journey to surgery? Sharing his career journey from dental school to advanced training, Dr. Artem Krutyansky joins us today to offer key insights into the process of transitioning from a dental and oral maxillofacial surgery position into a full-body cosmetic fellowship. From building confidence and finding the right mentor to becoming board-certified, Dr. Krutyansky gets granular about each of the steps he has taken to arrive at his current position. You’ll learn how his approach differs in this field from the one he worked in before, how he retains a balance between work and family life, and where to start if you are interested in learning more about facial reconstructive surgery. We also discuss why he loves his universal forceps, get a recommendation for a great TV series, and talk about the staying power necessary to complete your qualification as a surgeon. Tune in today to hear all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Krutyansky’s journey to his current full-time academic position at Columbia.
- Building a comfort level for full-body cosmetic surgery through training.
- His experience of transitioning from teeth and jaw surgery to the rest of the body.
- Advice for residents choosing between facial and full body fellowships.
- Why Dr. Krutyansky decided to pursue a career in academics.
- Requirements to become board-certified with the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
- Where to seek out opportunities for fellowships.
- The keys to establishing a niche as a surgeon.
- How Dr. Krutyansky’s surgical skills have improved: hand speed and soft tissue.
- Different approaches that are necessary in cosmetic surgery.
- Reasons that it is so important to separate work and life.
- Tips for balancing your personal life, family, and work as a surgeon.
- A recommended starting point for anyone interested in facial reconstructive surgery.
- Which forceps Dr. Krutyansky uses to extract tooth number four.
- What he’s been watching on TV (and why you should watch Slow Horses).
- Insight into his favorite quote: learn to love everything you do.
- Why it requires staying power to complete a residency.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Artem Krutyansky — https://www.dental.columbia.edu/profile/artem-krutyansky-dmd
Columbia College of Dental Medicine — https://www.dental.columbia.edu/
American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) — https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/
Slow Horses — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5o ‘Dr. Joe Niamtu: Power Tips for Setting Up a Cosmetic Surgery Practice' —https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/episodes/8889550-dr-joe-niamtu-power-tips-for-setting-up-a-cosmetic-surgery-practice.mp3
Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery —https://www.lovethatface.com/Dr. Joe Niamtu —https://www.lovethatface.com/facial-surgeon-richmond-va/meet-dr-joe/
American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery —https://www.aafprs.org/Dr. Erik Nuveen —
Tennessee-based oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Anthony Urbanek pioneered a new style of TMJ device that resolves TMJ disorders effectively and comfortably by eliminating jaw joint inflammation while you sleep. Today, we learn about the Urbanek Device and how it works, and we begin with Dr. Urbanek’s professional history and how he developed his non-surgical TMD treatment protocol. We unpack the Urbanek Device in detail by exploring its origins, how it’s used, and how it has redefined how TMD is treated. Then, we look closer at the history of TMJ and TMD, TMD patient demographics, why the Urbanek Device and NTI are non-comparable, and why today’s guest felt drawn toward a non-surgical solution as a practicing surgeon. To end, Dr. Urbanek describes the conditions under which his device wouldn’t work, and he explains why having gardening experience will give you a leg-up in oral maxillofacial surgery.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Anthony Urbanek’s professional history and current practice setup.
- How he discovered his non-surgical treatment protocol for TMD.
- The ins and outs of the Urbanek Device.
- Unpacking the history of TMJ and TMD treatments.
- Exploring the demographics of TMD patients.
- Why Dr. Urbanek, as a surgeon, felt compelled to find a non-surgical TMJ solution.
- Comparing the NTI device with the Urbanek Device.
- Understanding the causes of TMD.
- The shared characteristics of the patients on which the Urbanek Device didn't work.
- How to learn more about TMJ, Dr. Urbanek, and his TMD treatment protocol.
- Crossing the Chasm, gardening, removing tooth number 12, and Being There.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Anthony Urbanek — https://www.urbanektmj.com/
Dr. Anthony Urbanek on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtonyurbanek/
Dr. Anthony Urbanek on X — https://x.com/anthonyurbanek
Dr. Anthony Urbanek on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drtonyurbanek/
Dr. Anthony Urbanek on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/drtonyurbanek/
Urbanek TMJ Device & Protocol |Brentwood — https://www.tmjservicesofbrentwood.com/
Urbanek Seminar | November 1st — https://www.urbanektmj.com/urbanek-seminar
Crossing the Chasm — amazon.com/Crossing-Chasm-3rd-Disruptive-Mainstream/dp/0062292986
Being There — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078841/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What does it take to build a thriving cosmetic and orthognathic surgery practice? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Randy Sanovich to discuss the ins and outs of running a cosmetic and orthognathic surgery. Dr. Sanovich is a dual board-certified facial cosmetic and oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in Dallas, Texas. He practices out of Dallas Surgical Arts, a premier cosmetic and oral surgery center that offers a comprehensive range of facial, neck, and oral-maxillofacial procedures. In our conversation, Dr. Sanovich explains his journey from purchasing an existing practice to transforming it into a largely cosmetic and orthognathic surgery-focused clinic. He provides insight into building a niche market, navigating patient expectations, and maintaining a balanced work-life approach. Dr. Sanovich also shares valuable advice for budding surgeons looking to establish their own practice and outlines strategies for marketing, patient management, and leveraging relationships with orthodontists and dentists. He also unpacks the evolving role of digital marketing, using Google reviews, the power of referrals, how cosmetic and orthognathic cases can complement each other, and more. Join us to learn the nuances of running a cosmetic surgery and how to make your practice stand out in a competitive market with Dr. Randy Sanovich!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Background about Dr. Sanovich’s training, expertise, and practice setup.
- How he grew his cosmetic and orthognathic practice with digital marketing.
- The range of patients he receives and the types of surgeries he focuses on.
- Explore how he establishes trust with his patients and competing surgeons.
- Learn about the typical hurdles and challenges of starting your own practice.
- He shares valuable tips for starting your own practice and the pitfalls to avoid.
- Hear how he maintains a balance between cosmetic and orthognathic surgeries.
- Uncover how Dr. Sanovich has grown his patient base through word-of-mouth.
- Recommendations for handling high-maintenance cosmetic patients.
- What Dr. Sanovich enjoys the most about the cosmetic side of dentistry.
- Discover the benefits of adding cosmetic services to a traditional oral surgery practice.
- Final takeaways for budding surgeons and how to contact Dr. Sanovich.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Randy Sanovich — https://www.dallassurgicalarts.com/about-us/our-team/dr-randy-r-sanovich-dds/
Dr. Randy Sanovich on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drrandysanovich/
Dr. Randy Sanovich Email — randysanovich@dsa.live
Dr. Randy Sanovich Phone — 352-278-1776
Dallas Surgical Arts — https://www.dallassurgicalarts.com/
Greenlights — https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135
The Perfect Couple — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11514868/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Essentialism, at its core, is the belief that everything has its place but not every place is for everything; everything has its own characteristics that make it what it is. This philosophy urges us to accept and embrace everything that makes us unique, and in Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, Greg McKeown invites us to focus on what matters and cut out all the rest. We use Greg’s book as source material for this episode, and to begin, returning guest Dr. Ben Hechler shares his thoughts on the book’s overarching premise. We unpack the many things that unnecessarily take up our time, how setting goals allows you to refocus on what’s really important, tips for creating a more balanced life that prioritizes your interests, and go deep to explore the paradox of success or being liked. We end with a reminder that you can’t please everyone—you will always have both lovers and haters—and Dr. Hechler shares helpful advice for setting boundaries and taking ownership of the things that matter to you.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why we’ve used Essentialism by Greg McKeown as the foundation of today’s episode.
- Dr. Ben Hechler’s thoughts on the book’s premise.
- Unpacking the many frivolous things that stick in our minds and take up our time.
- How ascertaining your goal will release you from many mental distractions.
- The balancing act, and whether a work-life balance is achievable or a myth.
- Love maps, and other tips for balancing all areas of your life.
- The paradox of success or in Dr. Hechler’s terms, the paradox of being liked.
- Why you can’t please everyone, and how to set boundaries and take ownership.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less — https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/
Safe People — amazon.com/Safe-People-Relationships-Avoid-Those/dp/0310345790
AAOMS — https://www.aaoms.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The buccal fat pad flap is a wonder for oral surgeons thanks to its versatility and multiple possible applications. Today, Dr. Ben Hechler reassumes his position as one of our favorite guests as he explains how the buccal fat pad can be used in oral reconstructions. After detailing the many possible applications for the buccal fat pad in oral reconstructions and explaining why this particular flap is a dream for oral surgeons, Dr. Hechler shares his technique for retrieving and securing buccal fat, the best tools to use for this process, the sutures that work best for securing buccal fat, and other examples that highlight the unique versatility of the buccal fat pad flap. We end with buccal pad contraindications to be aware of, with more advice on how to use this particular flap responsibly and effectively.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why the buccal fat pad is pure gold for oral surgeons.
- Expanded indications for using the buccal fat pad in oral reconstructions.
- Dr. Ben Hechler’s technique for retrieving and securing the buccal fat pad.
- The best tools and instruments to use for buccal fat extraction.
- What to consider when securing buccal fat; the types of sutures to gravitate towards.
- Contraindications to using the buccal fat pad.
- More ways to use the buccal fat pad flap (that highlight its versatility).
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
AAOMS — https://www.aaoms.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
As a surgeon, your goal should be to build a strong enough team that can run your office for you so that you can increase practice production every year! Today we are joined by a third-generation dentist and the Chairman and CEO of the Levin Group, Dr. Roger Levin to discuss how to build a world-class team and how surgeons can master referrals and marketing! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the Levin Group and Dr. Levin’s career, the importance of increasing referrals as an oral surgeon, how you can do so, and a breakdown of how the Levin Group helps oral surgeons do so through their four referral marketing principles. We delve into the importance of being a likable surgeon before discussing how to manage your referral marketing and operational systems. Dr. Levin even shares an example of a system (a new patient phone call) and how to ensure that system is optimized, and reminds us that scripting turns ordinary people into superstars. Finally, our guest shares his thoughts on practices being sold to large organizations. To hear all this and so much more, be sure to press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Roger Levin to the show.
- Dr. Levin tells us about his career and company.
- Why oral surgeons should improve referrals and the benefits of doing so.
- How to increase your referrals and how the Levin Group can assist.
- Four principles to live by when it comes to referral marketing.
- The importance of being likable as an oral surgeon.
- Dr. Levin shares some management practices and operational systems.
- Why your goal as a surgeon should be for your team to run your office.
- An example of a system and how to optimize it.
- How scripting turns ordinary people into superstars.
- Dr. Levin shares his thoughts on practices being sold to organizations.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Dr. Roger Levin Email Address — rlevinconf@levingroup.com
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
Levin Group Tip of the Day — https://levingroup.com/free-resources/tip-of-the-day/
How to Win Friends and Influence People — https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Buccal fat is currently trending in the world of cosmetic surgery, but it is an important feature of some dental surgeries too. During this episode, Dr. Jake Stucki joins the conversation again. Drawing on his experience as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, he shares his insights on using the buccal fat pad to close Oroantral Communications (OACs). Join us as we discuss the function of the buccal fat pad, and how it can be used to protect the maxilla while removing teeth in the sinus. Learn about preferred tools and techniques to address different causes of teeth moving into this space, and some of the factors to consider when choosing whether or not to use the buccal fat pad. In closing, Dr. Jake Stucki shares his advice for residents and doctors, before answering some rapid-fire questions. Thanks for listening.
Key Points From This Episode:
- What Dr. Jake Stucki is speaking about today: using the buccal fat pad to close OACs.
- Background on the buccal fat pad, where it is located, and why it is considered an axial flap.
- The function of the buccal fat pad in mastication: supporting the face contour and providing lubrication.
- Dr. Grant Stucki’s experiences where the third molars have been pushed into the Sinus.
- Which tool he considers most helpful for removing teeth in the sinus: Frazier Suction Tips.
- Two causes behind the tooth being pushed up and different techniques to address them.
- Using a finger to gently create an opening for dissection.
- Intraoral scans for cysts and sinus pathologies.
- Factors to consider when choosing whether or not to use the buccal fat pad including weight and pathologies.
- The importance of gaining a concept of patient history before operating.
- Why it is not usually necessary to include bone grafting or any other additional procedures.
- Dr. Jake Stucki’s tips for residents trying to make it through.
- Rapid fire questions pertaining to Dr. Jake Stucki’s life as a resident.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jake Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
Frazier Suction Tips — https://busseinc.com/product/frazier-suction-tips/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need decades of experience to master orthognathic surgery planning. With advancements in virtual surgical planning (VSP) and streamlined treatment approaches, even early-career surgeons can achieve precise, efficient results! Today, we are joined by Dr. Patrick Wong, Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center and an OMS specializing in orthognathic surgery, facial trauma surgery, and cleft and craniofacial surgery. In this episode, Dr. Wong shares insights into his simplified orthognathic treatment planning technique for residents, detailing the step-by-step process for executing these complex surgeries. He explains why the Steiner method for cephalometric analysis may fall short in modern practice and highlights his preferred facial projection reference methods for optimal outcomes. We also explore four critical factors to consider when rotating the maxillofacial complex, emphasize the importance of ethnic-specific planning in contemporary procedures, and hear practical advice for preparing for VSP. Additionally, Dr. Wong walks us through his own VSP sequence and wraps up with his favorite books, shows, tools, and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief overview of Dr. Wong’s training and his current practice setup.
- Insight into his simplified orthognathic treatment planning technique for residents.
- The step-by-step process for planning and executing orthognathic surgeries.
- Why the Steiner method for cephalometric analysis falls short in modern practice.
- Dr. Wong’s preferred facial projection reference methods for optimal outcomes.
- Four factors to consider when rotating the maxillofacial complex.
- The emphasis on ethnic-specific planning in contemporary orthognathic procedures.
- How to use the 90-90-10-10 rule to achieve the best aesthetic results.
- Advice to help residents prepare for virtual surgical planning (VSP).
- Benefits of VSP for planning complex surgical procedures.
- A look at Dr. Wong’s VSP sequence, from bite planning to soft tissue overlay.
- Recommended books, shows, non-OMS habits, and more in the rapid-fire section!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Patrick Wong on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-wong-29ab14239/
Dr. Patrick Wong on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dr.patrickewong/
Dr. Patrick Wong Email — patrick.wong@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern Medical Center — https://utswmed.org/
‘Barcelona line. A multicentre validation study of a facial projection reference in orthognathic surgery’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36609073/
Can't Hurt Me — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544512287
Ego is the Enemy — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1781257027/
True Detective — https://www.hbo.com/true-detective
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-44
There are so many different surgical approaches for oral surgeries. Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Andrew Jenzer joins us once again to discuss submandibular and retromandibular approaches. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the best resources to use when learning about these surgeries, what the submandibular approach does and when it’s used, the instruments you need to use, anesthetic versus epinephrine solution, and so much more! We delve into incision design and nerve testing before discussing what the retromandibular approach does and when it’s used. Dr. Andrew goes on to explain the three different carotid methods used for this surgery, the incisions used, potential issues with the carotid, healing traction problems, and more! Finally, our guest tells us about what’s keeping him busy at work. Thank you for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Andrew Jenzer back to the show.
- Dr. Jenzer talks us through some resources to use.
- What the submandibular approach does and when it’s used.
- How the House Brackmann skill is used.
- The kinds of instruments you want during this surgery.
- Local anesthetic versus pure epinephrine solution.
- Dr. Jenzer breaks down the incision design of this procedure.
- Why Dr. Jenzer is so aggressive about nerve testing.
- The node of Stahr and what you need to know about it.
- What the retromandibular approach does and when it’s used.
- The three kinds of approaches for carotid incisions in this surgery.
- A breakdown of the incisions used in this approach.
- Potential issues that come with cutting through the carotid.
- How to try to repair traction issues and nerve weakness if something goes wrong.
- Dr. Jenzer tells us about his new book, papers, and course.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email Address — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
Submandibular Approach — https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/cmf/trauma/mandible/approach/submandibular-approach
Retromandibular Approaches — https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/cmf/sequela/approach/retromandibular-approaches
‘Surgical Anatomy of the Mandibular Ramus of the Facial Nerve Based on the Dissection of 100 Facial Halves’ — https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/citation/1962/03000/surgical_anatomy_of_the_mandibular_ramus_of_the.5.aspx
‘Virtual Subcondylar Osteotomy’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5230341/
Essentialism — https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382
Wheel of Time — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7MLR2R?binding=hardcover&ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_sft_thcv_tkin
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery
Of all the things that are within your control, having a healthy and balanced lifestyle is the best way to keep the doctor at bay. Furthermore, your lifestyle dictates your healing rate post-surgery, so you must understand what your body needs to bring you back to 100% as quickly as possible. Today we are joined by Dr. Gaby Tehrany, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, California, and she begins by walking us through everything she learned at the recent annual AAOMS summit. We discover how Dr. Gaby got into functional medicine and how she uses it in her practice before unpacking the importance of diet and nutrition both for a healthy lifestyle and for quick recoveries from illness and injury. We discuss why smoothies aren’t always the best choice, the supplements and vitamins that work and those that don’t, the importance of regular exercise and staying mobile, and the wonders of sleep in aiding recovery and reducing stress. We also explore healthy pain management methods, how to manage your oral hygiene, Dr. Gabby’s treatment protocol at her practice, and a reminder that drastic improvement starts with small, simple changes.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Gaby Tehrany as she details what she learned at this year’s AAOMS meeting.
- How she got into functional medicine and how she’s incorporated it into her practice.
- Understanding the importance of nutrition, and learning about how to improve your diet.
- A brief interlude on smoothies, and why anti-inflammatory diets are crucial.
- Exploring the dangers of dehydration with tips on how to stay hydrated.
- The ins and outs of supplements; what works and what doesn’t.
- Exercise, mobility, and physical therapy.
- Everything you need to know about sleep and how it aids recovery.
- Healthy protocols for dealing with pain, and advice for managing anxiety and stress.
- How to stay in control of your oral hygiene, and more biohacking tips and tricks.
- Diving deeper into Dr. Gaby’s treatment protocols.
- Simple, daily alterations that will drastically change your diet for the better.
- The Anxious Generation, and some of Dr. Stucki’s favorite guests so far.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Gabriella Tehrany — https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/southern-california/physicians/gabriella-tehrany-2329453
Dr. Gabriella Tehrany on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-tehrany-602b15b2/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
AAOMS — https://www.aaoms.org/
Dr. Steven Gundry — https://drgundry.com/
Dr. Istvan Urban on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dristvanurban
The Anxious Generation — https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Surgeons are leaders in their field and have to make an effort to foster a healthy environment. In Liz Wiseman’s book, Multipliers, two types of leaders are explored and today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Ben Hechler joins us to discuss how to be a multiplier, not a diminisher. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the different kinds of leaders (multiplier and diminisher), what characteristics they possess, some assumptions about each, the danger of assumptions, and where this behavior usually comes from. We delve into the great responsibility multipliers have to try create more multipliers in the workplace before discussing how being aware of your actions and reflecting on them can make you a better leader. Our guest shares some thoughts on dealing with working for a diminisher, the importance of resilience and humility, how surgeons may accidentally be diminishing people, and so much more! Finally, Dr. Hechler shares his suggestions that surgeons in leadership positions should implement into their practice to be better multipliers. Thanks for listening in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Benjamin Hechler back to the show.
- Dr. Stucki shares some leadership stories from his experience.
- The two types of leaders in the book Multiplier and a breakdown of each.
- Some assumptions diminishers and why their actions can be problematic.
- Dr. Hechler shares his thoughts on the danger of assumptions.
- Assumptions about multipliers and their responsibility to snuff out diminishers.
- How previous work experience affects our behavior at work.
- The importance of being aware of and reflecting on our actions as surgeons.
- How to handle working for a diminisher and be a multiplier in that scenario.
- Why you need to be resilient when working with difficult people.
- How nuanced communication makes a difference in work relationships.
- The importance of maintaining your humility as you progress to higher positions.
- The ways surgeons in leadership positions accidentally diminish people.
- How formally imbedding the idea of multiplying into your business is helpful.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Benjamin Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Multipliers — https://thewisemangroup.com/books/multipliers/
Multipliers Book Summary — https://readingraphics.com/book-summary-multipliers/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today’s nuggets of wisdom are courtesy of Dr. Nekky Jamal, a general dentist practicing in rural Alberta, Canada, and he is here to speak about the best ways to avoid dental complications when professional help is many miles away. Our conversation begins with Dr. Jamal’s professional history and how he currently interacts with his patients before unpacking the best solutions for dealing with complications (especially after surgery) and even better, how to avoid them. We explore medical school teachings versus real-world occurrences, the wonders of PRF, how to manage post-op infections, and the best practices for shorter patient recoveries. We also dive deeper into root tip extractions, the best dental tools to use, the perils of being a dentist, and how to facilitate happiness in even the most afflicted patient.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Nekky Jamal’s professional history and current practice setup.
- The best ways to learn about complicated dental issues.
- How to marry what you learned at dental school with what happens in the real world.
- The way Dr. Jamal uses platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) to expedite healing post-surgery.
- How he deals with post-op infections.
- Doctors Stucki and Jamal’s post-op regiments – how they coach patients back to full health.
- Root tip extractions, using dental tools wisely, and actively reaching for success.
- Why patients appreciate tailored solutions, and other ways to finesse patient happiness.
- Exploring Dr. Jamal’s bone grafting protocol.
- The most difficult aspects of being a dentist and oral surgeon.
- How to Win Friends and Influence People, David Goggins, Malcolm Gladwell, and more.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Nekky Jamal on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/nekky-jamal-b68220233
Dr. Nekky Jamal on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drnekkyjamal/
The Extraction Course — https://theextractioncourse.com/
Third Molars Online — https://www.thirdmolarsonline.com/
Bites Institute — https://www.bitesinstitute.com/
Wayside Dental Care — https://www.waysidedental.com/
How to Win Friends and Influence People — https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034
David Goggins — https://davidgoggins.com/
The Office — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386676/
Dr. Gundry — https://drgundry.com/
FollowHim — https://followhim.co/
The Art of Manliness — https://www.artofmanliness.com/podcast/
Revisionist History — https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grant
Do you notice stressed, burned-out, and tired-looking faces in your practice? If so, don’t miss this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery! Judy Kay Mausolf is back for another insightful conversation with Dr. Stucki. Judy, a motivational speaker, published author, and expert in dental practice culture, is dedicated to helping others achieve greater happiness and success. She coaches dental teams to elevate their leadership, enhance teamwork, and deliver more focused, passionate service, ultimately leading to practice growth. In this episode, they delve into the importance of establishing clear core values and standards, explore why effective leadership is crucial, and discuss the challenges of staffing in an industry with high turnover rates. Judy shares valuable advice on resolving staffing issues, including the best strategies for leaders who find themselves short-staffed and emphasizes the importance of taking good care of your team. Don’t miss out as we explore the 5 Cs to help reduce team stress, burnout, and turnover!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Judy kicks us off on the topic for today’s episode: the 5 Cs to reduce stress and burnout.
- Clarity and creating a healthy culture.
- A quick look back at having clear core values and standards.
- Why it all starts with leadership.
- The importance of having a clear flow of communication.
- Staffing your practice: the quick turnover rates in our industry and the impacts thereof.
- Understanding the give and take of collaboration as a team.
- Why it’s important to build relationships with the business teams.
- What to do if you lose your business team, namely, staff who work up front.
- The best thing you can do, as a leader, if you find yourself short-staffed.
- Why it’s important that we celebrate with our teams.
- The sustainability of commitment.
- Addressing mistakes and having difficult, but necessary, conversations.
- The importance of taking good care of your staff.
- Judy answers our rapid-fire questions to end the episode.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Judy Kay Mausolf on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-kay-mausolf-29ab567/
Judy Kay Mausolf on X — https://x.com/judykaymausolf
Judy Kay Mausolf on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/practicesolutionsinc
Judy Kay Mausolf — https://www.practicesolutionsinc.net/
Ways to Improve Practice Culture and Communication with Judy Mausolf — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/12806917-ways-to-improve-practice-culture-and-communication-with-judy-mausolf.mp3
Howard Farran — https://www.howardfarran.com/bio/
Dr. Howard Farran and Dr. Grant Stucki: Discussing contemporary oral surgery issues with the most prolific dental podcaster — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/8563155
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) — https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Today, we welcome back Dr. Andrew Jenzer, a renowned expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery and a Clinical Associate in the Department of Surgery at Duke University, where he specializes in craniomaxillofacial trauma and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Jenzer is known for his expertise in the "coronal approach," a technique vital to his field, and in this conversation, he shares his wealth of knowledge and practical tips for mastering it. He outlines the overall approach before detailing the nuances of implementing it. You’ll discover how to conceptualize the layers of the skull, transition to exposing the zygomatic arch, and how to best approach the upper facial skeleton. We discuss the best resources for learning about the method, details on how to make the initial incision, and common misconceptions about the approach. You’ll also learn how to prepare effectively for the procedure, reduce the probability of bacterial infection and other complications, navigate various tissues, leverage Pitanguy’s Line, and much more. Join us as we unpack the coronal approach and learn how to master it with Dr. Andrew Jenzer!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Updates on the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review resources.
- An outline of the topic and overview of the coronal approach.
- Additional resources to help you learn about the coronal approach
- The various fractures and problems this method can treat.
- Different styles and variations of implementing the approach.
- Tips and recommendations to maintain blood supply during the procedure.
- Best positions for the patient and how to deal with a patient’s hair before cutting.
- Steps for prepping the incision area and anesthesia recommendations.
- RANEY Clips and what type of situations to use them in.
- Making the initial incision and pragmatic ways to reduce bleeding.
- Transitioning through the different layers and exposing the orbit.
- The anatomy associated with the process of releasing incisions.
- How to close an incision effectively and why a drain is important.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email — andrew.jenzer@duke.edu
Dr. Andrew Jenzer on ORCID — https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9457-7334
The Department of Surgery at Duke University — https://surgery.duke.edu/
Introduction to Contemporary Orthognathic Surgery — https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/usa/en/product/introduction-to-contemporary-orthognathic-surgery
Atlas of Oral and Extraoral Bone Harvesting — https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/usa/en/product/atlas-of-oral-and-extraoral-bone-harvesting
Surgical Approaches to the Facial Skeleton — https://www.amazon.com/dp/149638041X
AO Surgery Reference — https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/
'Coronal approach’ — https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/cmf/trauma/midface/approach/coronal-approach#harvesting-cranial-bone-grafts
B. Braun Group | RANEY Clips —
Part of what makes many oral surgeons successful is their ability to navigate risk, thrive in uncertainty, and make difficult decisions based on informed predictions. These skills also make us well-suited for the lucrative world of diversified investments. Whether you're an oral surgeon looking to expand your portfolio or a dental practitioner curious about new business horizons, this conversation offers expert insights, funny anecdotes, success stories, and practical advice to help you excel in profitable ventures beyond the clinic. Join Drs. Grant Stucki and Ben Hechler as they reveal how your specialized knowledge can unlock new streams of income and bring your financial goals within reach!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why dental practitioners are well-suited to investments outside their industry.
- Practical investment wisdom from a tale of real-life buried treasure!
- Insights to help you avoid embezzlement, both within and outside your practice.
- Questions to ask yourself before you enter the world of investment.
- Risk management tips based on your tolerance and why diversification is key.
- The benefits of partnering with a dependable financial planner.
- Reasons real estate stands out as a viable option for all kinds of investors.
- Restaurant and franchising opportunities for dental professionals.
- How to assemble a team of reliable and experienced partners.
- What it means to “work to learn” rather than work to earn.
- Top tips from a physician’s guide to personal finance and investing.
- Advice for paying your financial advisor and why a flat rate might be preferable.
- Guidelines for becoming a millionaire within five to 10 years of residency.
- Ways to minimize your tax burden and keep more of your hard-earned money.
- Assets versus liabilities and what they mean for your financial wellbeing.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
‘Dr. Don Lewis: How to Avoid Embezzlement in the Office Setting’ — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/10247542.mp3
Robert Kiyosaki — https://www.richdad.com/
Rich Dad Poor Dad — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612680194/
The White Coat Investor: A Doctor's Guide to Personal Finance and Investing — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0991433106
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Are you looking to expand your implant practice and boost referrals? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vic Martel, founder of the Martel Academy, to discuss how to grow your implant practice by focusing on educating your referring doctors. Dr. Martel is a distinguished dentist based in West Palm Beach, Florida, known for his exceptional expertise in cosmetic dentistry. His passion for education and sharing knowledge with his peers has made him a respected figure in the dental community. His institution, the Martel Academy, is a gateway to advanced dental education. With a focus on comprehensive treatment planning, implant dentistry, and occlusion, the academy offers a variety of courses and mini-residency programs designed to enhance clinicians’ skills. In our conversation, we delve into the training gaps within dentistry, how his mini-residency programs provide solutions, and the concept of a comprehensive treatment plan. Explore the topics covered in his various programs, the time frame of the implant program, and the different ways practitioners will benefit from it. Gain insights into why implant procedures are a team effort, how the ability to problem-solve helps practitioners deal with complex scenarios, why dentists need to learn how to listen better, and more. Join us as we unpack the strategies and benefits of educating referring doctors to transform your practice with Dr. Vic Martel!
Key Points From This Episode:
His background, practice setup, and the development of his mini-residency program.
- Details about the foundation and core concepts covered in his mini-residency programs.
- What he hopes to achieve with his implant program and why he thinks it is essential.
- Steps for an effective referral process and his approach to working with practitioners.
- Learn about the common mistakes practitioners make during the referral process.
- How simple implant procedures can go wrong and turn into complex problems.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Vic Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/
Vic Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/
Vic Martel Email — Martelacademy@gmail.com
Call Vic Martel — 561-602-7222
Martel Academy — http://www.martelacademy.com/
The Art of Persuasion — https://www.amazon.com/Art-Persuasion-Winning-Without-Intimidation/dp/0768413001
The Godfather — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/
The Godfather Part 2 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071562/
Back to the Future — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/
Fierce Intimacy — https://www.amazon.com/Fierce-Intimacy-Standing-Another-Love/dp/1683641574
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today we welcome Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri; attending surgeon at Georgia Oral & Facial Reconstructive Surgery and president of Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to discuss how you can find success in the current landscape of oral surgery. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Dr. Bagheri’s training, career, current practice setup, how oral maxillofacial surgery has changed over the last 30 years, how you can be aware of challenges and advantages as an oral surgeon, why our guest believes maintaining surgical skills is imperative, and how he practices more complex ones. We delve into how oral surgeons can balance their kind-heartedness with the need to meet business margins before discussing why inter-specialty unity is imperative to solve massive financial issues in healthcare. Dr. Bagheri stresses the importance of allowing doctors to have decision-making capability in their practice, shares how surgeons can achieve their career goals, and why oral-maxillofacial surgeons’ ability to practice both surgery and anesthesia is so valuable. Finally, Dr. Bagheri answers our rapid-fire questions and even shares how his overall happiness contributes to his ability as a surgeon.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to today’s guest, Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri.
- Dr. Bagheri tells us about his training and current practice.
- How oral maxillofacial surgery has changed in the last 30 years.
- The importance of understanding challenges as an oral surgeon.
- How Dr. Bagheri has maintained some more complex surgical skills.
- Balancing business motives and kindness as oral surgeons.
- The importance of uniting across specialties to solve economic issues.
- Why doctors need to have more decision-making power.
- Some advice for how surgeons can pursue their dreams and goals.
- What makes oral-maxillofacial surgery so unique.
- The best book Dr. Bagheri has read recently.
- How being happy within himself makes him a better surgeon.
- The importance of staying fit as an oral surgeon.
- What forceps he uses to extract tooth number 12.
- His favorite movie and the one he wanted most recently.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri Website — https://drsbagheri.com/
Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri Email — sbagher@hotmail.com
Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahrokh-bagheri-md-dmd-facs-ficd-92712379/
Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/bagheriomfs/
Who Moved My Cheese? — https://www.amazon.com/Moved-Cheese-Spencer-Johnson-M-D/dp/0743582853
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Rick Kapitan is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in cleft lip and palate surgery, orthognathic surgery, facial trauma repair, bone grafting, and dental implant reconstruction. As the Director of the Carolinas Center for Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Surgery and the Clinicians Implant Academy, Dr. Kapitan is a renowned speaker who provides extensive clinical instruction in surgery. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, he joins us to share his invaluable perspective on establishing a private cleft and craniofacial (CCF) practice. From obtaining the necessary training and experience to building a presence in a supportive community, Dr. Kapitan emphasizes the importance of providing holistic care. He also shares tips for finding mentorship, connecting with local mom groups, and letting your passion for your profession set you apart. If you’re looking for practical advice that can elevate your practice and professional journey, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field and gain actionable insights that will benefit your career and your patients. Tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An overview of Dr. Kapitan’s training and his current practice setup.
- Ingredients for establishing a private CCF as a single-degree surgeon.
- The personalized care and community resources that sets Dr. Kapitan’s practice apart.
- Advice for pursuing craniofacial mentorship without a medical degree.
- Reasons that Dr. Kapitan believes that passion is the biggest differentiator.
- The importance of taking ownership of your profession and providing holistic care.
- Why a strong community presence, particularly in mom groups, is crucial!
- What it looks like to offer a complete surgical care package.
- A special shoutout to one of Dr. Kapitan’s patients, Sarah Katherine.
- Recommended reads about work-life balance from today’s guest.
- How his faith serves him in his daily life and his oral surgery.
- Forceps that Dr. Kapitan uses to extract tooth number 12.
- What he’s watching right now and the quote he repeats most often.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Rick Kapitan on LinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/richard-kapitan-09115726
Dr. Rick Kapitan Email — rkapitan@mycenters.com
Dr. Rick Kapitan Phone — 704-620-1807
Clinicians Implant Academy — cia-implants.com
Carolinas Center for Cleft Lip, Palate & Craniofacial Surgery — mycenters.com/cleft-center
El Paso Children's Hospital Cleftsymposium — elpasochildrens.org/cleftsymposium
Ordering Your Private World — amazon.com/dp/0785288643
Masters of the Air — imdb.com/title/tt2640044/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — everydayoralsurgery.com
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
How do we ensure that men and women both receive the dental care that they need? Today, we are joined by Dr. Robert John, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Michigan, to discuss noteworthy trends in men’s dental health and the types of interventions that should be considered to address these. Dr. John observes that, in his practice, approximately two-thirds of women have had their wisdom teeth extracted, as opposed to 34% of men. These numbers reflect broader trends in how men and women tend to prioritize and pursue dental healthcare. So how can we help more men seek out and receive the dental health they need, especially as practitioners? Join us today as we get into these numbers, the reasons for these disparities in dental care, and practical steps to address these imbalances.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. John’s career history, from training in Canada and the US to his Michigan private practice.
- Unpacking the disparity in dental care for men and women.
- The high number of women who have had their wisdom teeth removed.
- Interrogating why only 34% of men have had their wisdom teeth removed.
- Evidence that women prioritize dental healthcare more than men.
- How providers can help men invest more in their dental health.
- The key role of education in helping men take better care of their dental health.
- Making sure people have positive dental health experiences from a young age.
- Dr. John’s recommended resources for learning more on this topic.
- Career advice for young surgeons and residents, and lessons on running a private practice.
- Forrest Gump, weekly massages, and more rapid-fire question answers!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode
Dr. Robert John— https://www.troyoralsurgery.com/
Dr. Robert John Email — info@troyoralsurgery.com
Dr. Robert John Phone — (248) 665-8769
Forrest Gump — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/
The Shawshank Redemption — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Review is a thorough course crafted to equip participants for the Oral Certifying Examination. Renowned for its specialized and comprehensive approach, it has become a popular choice among those aiming to excel in oral and maxillofacial surgery. In today’s episode, we welcome back Dr. Rishad Shaikh, Dr. Damian Findlay, and Dr. Andrew Jenzer to get an update on the popular and valuable St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review course and book and hear about the ways it is being updated. In our conversation, we discuss the success of the book and course, the feedback received, and how the book and course are being updated. Hear about the new chapters in the book and course, the new contributors, and the inclusion of more case studies. Explore the focus on mock cases, ways the book and course complement one another, and what makes the mock cases covered in the book and course unique. We discuss how the course is suitable for both veterans and students and the problem examination areas Join us as we unpack how the book and course will clarify what you need to know, what is nice to know, and what not to know. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The inspiration behind the book and how it led to creating the course.
- Updates to the book and course and the role of Dr. Jenzer.
- Why they have chosen to update the book and take the feedback seriously.
- Find out why the book and course update focuses on mock cases.
- Dr. Jenzer explains the various updates and additions to the medicine sections.
- How course attendees should prepare to get the most out of the course.
- Discover the areas of the exam where students struggle the most.
- Advice and tips to help prepare for the Oral Certifying Examination.
- Hear why you need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
- Final takeaways our guests have for listeners.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Rishad Shaikh — https://ofsinstitute.com/rishad-shaikh/
Dr. Rishad Shaikh Email — rshaikh_omfs@icloud.com
Dr. Damian Findlay — https://ofsinstitute.com/damian-findlay/
Dr. Damian Findlay Email — damianfindlay@gmail.com
St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review — https://stlomfsreview.com/
Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.amazon.com/Oral-Board-Review-Maxillofacial-Surgery/dp/3030488799
Episode 185 — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/12896186
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In the previous episode, we briefly touched on the wonder of fat grafting in preventing scarring when used in eye surgeries. Today, we dive even deeper, with the help of the Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Brian Willoughby. Dr. Willoughby begins by walking us through his professional history, current practice setup, and the relationships he has with neighboring colleagues in Denver, Colorado. Then, we explore his recent fat grafting exploits, the common traumas that he encounters at work, and the procedures that follow for each ailment. To end, Dr. Willoughby shares some important advice for medical residents who worry about the future and we discover how having mechanical skills outside of medicine can be beneficial for the practicing surgeon.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Brian Willoughby's professional background and current practice setup.
- The working relationship that he has with colleagues in his community.
- A deep dive into his recent work in fat grafting.
- Other traumas that he encounters and the procedures that follow.
- Dr. Willoughby's advice to medical residents who are apprehensive about what comes next.
- Palm Beach, being a fixer, the Desmarres eyelid retractor, and Idiocracy.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Brian Willoughby — https://www.eyesandface.com/
Dr. Brian Willoughby on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-willoughby-0a36a945
Dr. Brian Willoughby Email — brian@eyesandface.com
Dr. Aaron Liddell — coloradooralsurgery.com/meet-us/dr-aaron-t-liddell-md-dmd-facs/
Dr. Sydney Coleman — https://www.colemanlipostructure.com/
AAOP 2024 — https://aaop.org/2024-aaop-conference/
Season — https://www.amazon.com/Season-Inside-Americas-Richest-Society/dp/0060193913
Madness Under Royal Palms — amazon.com/Madness-Under-Royal-Palms-Behind/dp/1401310117
Idiocracy — https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
What can we learn from the cases that don’t go according to plan? During this episode, Dr. Benjamin Hechler joins us to discuss dentoalveolar and anesthesia complications. Join us to hear Dr. Hechler’s insights on a series of real-life cases, from what actually went wrong to what could have been done differently. These case studies bring up key take-home messages which touch on navigating competing interests in dentistry, avoiding miscommunications, and preventative practices and processes. We discuss the problem of discrepancies in information, particularly with pediatric and geriatric patients, and how to go about identifying the gaps in order to gather the necessary details. Dr. Hechler also emphasizes the importance of including all the necessary information during X-ray procedures. Our conversation touches on communication and language, daily preparation, and more. While these cases are not easy to discuss, it is important to dissect them to prevent future mistakes and complications. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How the Swiss Cheese principle applies to entoalveolar and anesthesia complications.
- Dr. Stucki’s one take-home message: try to control as many variables as you can.
- A few areas of complication related to a 71-year-old patient Dr. Stucki served after a routine procedure.
- The problem of referred pain.
- Competing interests in dentistry and how to navigate them collaboratively.
- The necessity of hesitating on a diagnosis.
- Why it is so critical to be on the same page as the patient.
- Dr. Hechler’s insights on a real-life case with a 13-year-old patient.
- Miscommunication and failure to refer.
- How daily preparation can help to identify gaps ahead of time.
- Navigating discrepancies in information for pediatric and geriatric patients.
- A case that illustrates why it is so important to have both a date and the patient’s information on every X-ray.
- Talking to patients and using the correct language.
- Dr. Hechler’s insights on how the case of a 53-year-old man could have gone differently.
- The importance of communication and referral.
- Why discussing these cases is necessary.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
We are excited to welcome our first-ever Oculoplastic Surgeon onto the Everyday Oral Surgery podcast. Dr. Harkaran Rana is currently a staff member at the Swedish Medical Center in Colorado, and he begins our conversation by walking us through his professional training history and current fellowship setup. Then, we learn about the intricacies of oculoplastic residencies, a comprehensive breakdown of the anatomy of the eye, the severe and non-urgent cases that Dr. Rana comes across, and his surgical and nonsurgical treatment protocols. We also redefine clinical entrapment within orbital floor fractures, discuss the basic principles surrounding open globe inquires, and unpack everything that we can learn from one of Dr. Rana's most recent cases.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Harkaran Rana's professional background, training, and current fellowship setup.
- How oculoplastic residencies differ from the rest.
- Understanding the anatomy of the eye.
- Critical eye traumas that Dr. Rana encounters, how he identifies them, and how he assesses severity.
- Treatment and repair options for various eye injuries.
- Orbital floor fractures and clinical entrapment.
- Dr. Rana walks us through his common and non-urgent cases.
- How he knows when surgical intervention in required, and the protocol he follows.
- Basic principles when dealing with open globe injuries.
- A case study of one of Dr. Rana's most recent patients.
- A teaser on using local fat for repairs ahead of our upcoming episode on this topic.
- The Debt Trap, road running, yoga, the versatile No. 9 scalpel, and Succession.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Harkaran Rana on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/harkaran-rana-aa3637179
Dr. Harkaran Rana Email — harkaran.s.rana@gmail.com
Swedish Medical Center — https://www.healthonecares.com/locations/swedish-medical-center
Dr. Richard C. Allen on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@oculosurg1
American Academy of Ophthalmology — https://www.aao.org/
The Debt Trap — amazon.com/Debt-Trap-Student-Became-National/dp/1501199447
Succession — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7660850/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Having privileges at your local hospital can be incredibly helpful when running a private practice. Today’s guest, Dr. Matthew Pham, is here to tell us how to obtain and manage hospital privileges. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the process of getting hospital privileges, how Dr. Pham got his at two trauma centers nearby, the pros and cons of getting them, some tips and tricks for adjusting to being in a hospital setting again, and so much more! Dr. Pham goes on to explain how he gets paid by the hospitals before discussing how he manages his work schedule and maintains the benefits of having normal working hours, like in private practice, while working in a hospital. We also discuss the importance of having board certification when trying to get hospital privileges. Finally, he reminds us that operating with someone is always more fun and encourages us to ask for and accept help when operating. Thanks for listening in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Matthew Pham to the show.
- Dr. Pham explains the process of obtaining hospital privileges and the benefits of it.
- The downside and difficulties of obtaining privileges.
- Why you should make sure you know exactly what equipment you need at the hospital.
- How Dr. Pham gets paid by the hospitals he has privileges at.
- Our guest tells us how he manages his work schedule while also working in a hospital.
- Why having normal working hours is so important to Dr. Pham and his family.
- Some encouragement for the beginning stages of working in the hospital again.
- The importance of accepting and asking for help when operating.
- Why board certification is a huge driving factor for getting hospital privileges.
- The books he likes, the movies he’s excited to watch as his kids get older, and more.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Matthew Pham Email — mpham@mycenters.com
Dr. Matthew Pham on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-pham-999b20242/
Dr. Matthew Pham on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/phamomfs/
Dr. Pham’s Board Certification Course — https://flagshipspecialtypartners.com/events
Outlive — https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Have you ever thought about what it's like to perform complex oral surgeries in some of the most remote parts of Africa? Today, we sit down with Dr. Timothy Bartholomew, a leading oral and maxillofacial surgeon at North Coast Oral Surgery, to discuss his transformative work in Africa. With a deep commitment to patient care and a reputation for excellence, Dr. Bartholomew specializes in advanced surgical techniques that transform smiles and improve lives. In our conversation, we delve into Tim’s time working in Africa and the challenges and triumphs of working in resource-limited settings.We discuss how his practice setup allows him to continue his work abroad, the different fellowships he participated in, and how working in Africa added to his expertise. Hear about how he got started, how he funded his initial humanitarian work, why he needed to learn French, and his experience working in a mission hospital. Explore what he learned about making his resources last longer, improvising with what you have safely, why follow-ups are his biggest challenge, and the personable aspect of working in Africa. Gain insights into the upcoming trips he has planned, how he balances his work abroad with family life, what he learned about poverty, and vital considerations for anyone thinking of committing to humanitarian work. Join us and discover the ins and outs of working beyond borders with Dr. Tim Bartholomew. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Tim’s training background, his current practice setup, and what he focuses on.
- What experience and qualities are needed to pursue humanitarian work.
- Hear about the hurdles he had to overcome and the lessons he learned.
- The type of compromises it takes to work in a mission hospital in Africa.
- How his wife’s passion for being a mission doctor plays into his work.
- Find out what he finds so rewarding about working in Africa.
- Differences in working as a dentist in Africa compared to America.
- Discover how oral surgeons can help support those working abroad.
- Future trips he has planned and why he continues his work abroad.
- Advice and resources for oral surgeons considering humanitarian work.
- Favorite books, how he unwinds, his ultimate forceps, and more!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Tim Bartholomew — https://www.northcoastoralsurgery.com/timothy-bartholomew-dds-facs
Dr. Tim Bartholomew Email — lefortone@hotmail.com
North Coast Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.northcoastoralsurgery.com/
Smile Train — https://www.smiletrain.org/
When Helping Hurts — https://www.amazon.com/When-Helping-Hurts-Alleviate-Yourself/dp/0802409989/
A History of the English-Speaking Peoples — https://www.amazon.com/History-English-Speaking-Peoples-Bloomsbury-Revelations/dp/1474216315
McHale's Navy — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055689/
MedSend — https://medsend.org
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
One of the best ways to extract real joy from your specialty is to give it away, and today’s guest embodies this belief. Joining Dr. Stucki on the podcast is Dr. Ray Lee, an OMS practicing in Virginia. Dr. Lee shares his journey from nearly being deployed to Vietnam, to becoming a dental hygienist, and eventually practicing as an OMS. He also discusses his humanitarian efforts, including the establishment of Operation Restore and how you can get involved, along with other roles he occupies in his region. Don’t miss this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery for an inspiring conversation. Enjoy!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Lee shares a brief training history and his current practice setup.
- He elaborates on some of his humanitarian efforts over the last few years.
- A quick recap on his journey to becoming an OMS.
- How Operation Restore has evolved.
- What a Gold Star family means.
- How patients (or surgeons) can get involved in the Operation Restore Oral Health program.
- Why you should give your God-given talents and gifts away to extract real joy.
- He unpacks other roles he occupies in his region.
- Dr. Lee shares his answers to our wrap-up rapid fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. N. Ray Lee Email — reyzor1@aol.com
‘Dr. Ray Lee Honored With Humanitarian Award.’ — https://www.dentistrytoday.com/dr-ray-lee-honored-with-humanitarian-award/
Meet Dr. Lee — https://oysterpointoralandfacialsurgery.com/meet-dr-lee/
Operation Restore Oral Health — https://operationrestoreoralhealth.org/
Operation Restore Oral Health Application — https://operationrestoreoralhealth.org/application/
Climate Change: The Real Story — https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Change-Dr-Robert-Marx/dp/B0BLTKF5YR
The Blacklist — https://www.netflix.com/title/70281312
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating dental patients, especially when it comes to complicated procedures like full arch reconstruction, as today’s guest, Dr. Hunter Dawson, will attest. Dr. Dawson joins us to talk about how he navigates full arch rehabilitation and construction in his practice and how his multi-specialty setting allows him and his team to tailor their approach according to each patient’s specific needs. Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Dawson break down the rehabilitation process from his perspective as a prosthodontist, how he supports the talented surgeons he works with, and the steps he and his team have taken to create a safe, efficient, and streamlined process. Discover why the planning phase is crucial for long-term success, how they create their high-quality interim prosthetics to improve the experience for their patients, and much more. To hear the full scope of our conversation with Dr. Hunter Dawson, be sure to tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Insight into Dr. Dawson’s full arch reconstruction process.
- How having a multi-specialty setting helps them treat a patient’s individual needs.
- What goes into preparing patients for full arch reconstruction.
- A breakdown of Dr. Dawson’s role as the prosthodontist.
- Insight into his partnership with the talented surgeons on his team.
- How he helps patients navigate their options and make a decision.
- How being a bow hunter helps him with focus and discipline as a prosthodontist.
- Dr. Dawson’s book and movie recommendations and top parenting tips.
Quotes:
“We're not trying to make everyone fit into a box. We’re trying to meet the patient where they are from a diagnosis standpoint and then, ultimately, plan around that diagnosis.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:02:49]
“There's three things that define where the teeth need to go. That's the incisor position, the occlusal plane, and the vertical dimension. — If you can't define those three things very clearly, you're not ready to move forward with surgical planning.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:07:09]
“I would encourage most oral surgeons to build their practice around working with people that understand the surgical portion of treatment.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:08:05]
“Simplifying the conversation is what's important [while] trying to make sure we're meeting the patient where they want to be.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:14:14]
“We're starting to see a lot of non-specialist procedures being done that are resulting in the need for specialists to intervene to correct.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:16:39]
“It's a six to eight-month process, [but] our patients get to wear a nice interim prosthetic.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:26:00]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Hunter Dawson — https://dawsondmd.com/
Email Dr. Hunter Dawson — hdawson@envisiondentalimplants.com
Email Dr. Hunter Dawson — hunterdawsondmd@gmail.com
Use promo code “DAWSON” to get a discount on SDC kits
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358099765
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Medical professional liability insurance, more commonly known as malpractice insurance, is the most important insurance for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. To explain why this is, we are joined today by Anthony M. Spina, MD, DDS, whose position on the Board of Directors at OMS National Insurance (OMSNIC) makes him the perfect candidate to detail the value of malpractice insurance for medical professionals. Dr. Spina walks us through his journey to becoming a member of OMSNIC’s Board of Directors, his current practice setup, and his definition of malpractice insurance. Then, we learn more about malpractice insurance policies, why OMSNIC is the go-to insurer, OMSNIC’s meticulous claim review process, and the national and global trends that Dr. Spina sees playing out in malpractice insurance claims. To end, Dr. Spina shares some important advice on the best practices for preventing and reducing the risk of malpractice allegations.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Anthony Spina walks us through his professional history and current practice setup.
- How he became involved with OMSNIC; his route to landing a seat on the Board of Directors.
- Our guest’s definition of malpractice insurance/medical professional liability insurance.
- Notable trends that Dr. Spina has witnessed in malpractice insurance claims.
- Dr. Spina’s advice on how to prevent malpractice allegations.
- His final words of wisdom and encouragement for listeners.
Quotes:
“Malpractice insurance, also known as medical professional liability insurance, is what I consider to be the most fundamental insurance we have as oral and maxillofacial surgeons. It protects our ability to practice; it protects our livelihood.” — Dr. Anthony Spina [0:03:53]
“Insurance, for me, is very simple. I insure things that I cannot afford to replace, and I cannot afford to replace my profession.” — Dr. Anthony Spina [0:04:08]
“In a liability claim, the patient comes with a verbal story; we come with a written record. And as everybody knows in the legal arena, written is better than verbal.” — Dr. Anthony Spina [0:24:07]
“We’re stronger together than individually – if we stay together, we can make a bigger impact.” — Dr. Anthony Spina [0:28:14]
“There’s no way to really prevent a malpractice allegation – but we can recognize that it’s always a possibility and have strategies to mitigate or lessen the chances of that happening, or if it does happen, have the documentation prepared so it minimizes the impact of that allegation.” — Dr. Anthony Spina [0:28:37]
“You have to be available for your patients, you have to be affable, and you have to be able. If you stick to that, then there’s a lower likelihood of a patient filing suit.” — Dr. Anthony Spina [0:29:17]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Anthony Spina on LinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/anthony-spina-b860893a/
Dr. Anthony Spina Email — aspina@me.com
OMS National Insurance — omsnic.com
Chicago Surgical Specialists — chicagosurgical.com/
MPL Association — mplassociation.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Autism is an expansive spectrum, and its diagnosis and treatment protocols are as equally widespread. To help us gain a better understanding of autism and how anesthesia works with autistic patients, we are joined today by Dental Anesthesiologist, Dr. Jonathan Bacon. Dr. Bacon begins by walking us through the current state of autism in America, how autism is diagnosed, why it’s important to pay attention to the language that we use regarding autism, and the comorbidities and physiological differences across the autism spectrum to be aware of. Then, our guest explains how he vets his patients’ strengths and weaknesses, how he preps and treats patients with autism, noteworthy case studies from his personal experience, and how anesthesia plays out differently for autistic patients versus others. To end, we learn about some of Dr. Bacon’s favorite reads, and he shares his key takeaways for oral professionals to remember.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Jonathan Bacon describes the state of autism in the United States.
- How autism is diagnosed.
- Why language matters, and assessing what needs to change in how we speak about autism.
- Autism comorbidities to be aware of; physiological differences across the spectrum.
- How Dr. Bacon, as an anesthesiologist, preps and treats his autistic patients.
- Key takeaways for oral professionals about their autistic patients.
- When Breath Becomes Air, Endurance, On Writing, and The Way of the Superior Man.
Quotes:
“Most recently, in 2020, they reported [that] 1 in 36 people had autism in the United States. So, this is certainly something that we’re going to see, and we’re going to see more of it throughout our practice and throughout our careers.” — Dr. Jonathan Bacon [0:02:35]
“With patients that are a little bit more combative, even having them come into the office environment for a consult could be challenging for them. So [first], I’ll pick up the phone and have a conversation with Mom.” — Dr. Jonathan Bacon [0:25:57]
“It’s a lot less stressful day for me as the anesthesia provider if the patient is a lot more calm and controllable.” — Dr. Jonathan Bacon [0:26:38]
“Very similar to the spectrum of autism, you’re going to see a huge spectrum in the way that they respond to certain medications.” — Dr. Jonathan Bacon [0:37:28]
“A lot of outside-the-box thinking and flexibility on our part can go a long way.” — Dr. Jonathan Bacon [0:41:12]
“Never underestimate how much a nonverbal individual understands – most people can understand and comprehend a lot more than they can verbally express.” — Dr. Jonathan Bacon [0:43:51]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jonathan Bacon Email — jpbacondds@gmail.com
Just Wisdom Teeth — justwisdomteethdc.com/
ADDM Network — cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/addm.html
When Breath Becomes Air — amazon.com/When-Breath-Becomes-Paul-Kalanithi/dp/081298840X
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating dental patients, especially when it comes to complicated procedures like full arch reconstruction, as today’s guest, Dr. Hunter Dawson, will attest. Dr. Dawson joins us to talk about how he navigates full arch rehabilitation and construction in his practice and how his multi-specialty setting allows him and his team to tailor their approach according to each patient’s specific needs. Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Dawson break down the rehabilitation process from his perspective as a prosthodontist, how he supports the talented surgeons he works with, and the steps he and his team have taken to create a safe, efficient, and streamlined process. Discover why the planning phase is crucial for long-term success, how they create their high-quality interim prosthetics to improve the experience for their patients, and much more. To hear the full scope of our conversation with Dr. Hunter Dawson, be sure to tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Insight into Dr. Dawson’s full arch reconstruction process.
- How having a multi-specialty setting helps them treat a patient’s individual needs.
- What goes into preparing patients for full arch reconstruction.
- A breakdown of Dr. Dawson’s role as the prosthodontist.
- Insight into his partnership with the talented surgeons on his team.
- Details about the high-quality interim prosthetics Dr. Dawson provides.
- Steps that allow him to complete the surgery portion quickly, efficiently, and safely.
- How being a bow hunter helps him with focus and discipline as a prosthodontist.
- Dr. Dawson’s book and movie recommendations and top parenting tips.
Quotes:
“We're not trying to make everyone fit into a box. We’re trying to meet the patient where they are from a diagnosis standpoint and then, ultimately, plan around that diagnosis.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:02:49]
“There's three things that define where the teeth need to go. That's the incisor position, the occlusal plane, and the vertical dimension. — If you can't define those three things very clearly, you're not ready to move forward with surgical planning.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:07:09]
“I would encourage most oral surgeons to build their practice around working with people that understand the surgical portion of treatment.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:08:05]
“Simplifying the conversation is what's important [while] trying to make sure we're meeting the patient where they want to be.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:14:14]
“We're starting to see a lot of non-specialist procedures being done that are resulting in the need for specialists to intervene to correct.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:16:39]
“It's a six to eight-month process, [but] our patients get to wear a nice interim prosthetic.” — Dr. Hunter Dawson [0:26:00]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Hunter Dawson — https://dawsondmd.com/
Email Dr. Hunter Dawson — hdawson@envisiondentalimplants.com
Email Dr. Hunter Dawson — hunterdawsondmd@gmail.com
Use promo code “DAWSON” to get a discount on SDC kits
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358099765
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Anesthesia is critical to surgical procedures, ensuring patients are comfortable and pain-free during operations. However, administering anesthesia is not without risks, especially for patients with underlying health conditions like aortic stenosis. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Paul Rollins, Oral Surgeon at Falls Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center, to explore some of his anesthesia near misses with patients. Learn about the basics of aortic stenosis, what the symptoms are, and how to identify it before administering anesthesia. Discover how to differentiate between aortic stenosis and Still’s murmur, why you need a high-quality stethoscope, and how to identify a diastolic murmur. We also delve into the process that follows after reliably identifying aortic stenosis, the pitfalls of relying completely on advisors for clearance, and the importance of maintaining a patient’s blood pressure while avoiding hypertension during anesthesia. Gain insight into other issues to consider before administering general anesthesia, the importance of asking questions, and more. Join us as we learn about some of the ways anesthesia can go wrong and how to avoid them with Dr. Paul Rollins!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why case reviews are so valuable for preventing problems.
- First case: an older male who exhibited aortic stenosis before general anesthesia.
- Second case: an older male with hypertension who exhibited a clear aortic stenosis.
- Third case: an older male diagnosed with aortic stenosis but cleared for general anesthesia.
- Fourth case: an anxious older female who had an obvious red flag.
- Fifth case: an older female who misrepresented her medical history.
- Dr. Rollins’ final takeaways and valuable advice for listeners!
Quotes:
“One the most frightening things about healthcare, what we do on a daily basis, and healthcare in general is we base so much of what we do on what the patient tells us about their history.” — Dr. Paul Rollins [0:04:00]
“Once a patient becomes symptomatic with aortic stenosis, the mortality rate approaches 50% within two years without any intervention.” — Dr. Paul Rollins [0:07:14]
“Sometimes [aortic stenosis] murmurs are so loud that you will hear it almost anywhere on the chest.” — Dr. Paul Rollins [0:18:51]
“If you hear a diastolic murmur, don’t move forward with the case. Get it diagnosed and figured out first.” — Dr. Paul Rollins [0:29:00]
“Never do something that you are uncomfortable doing because a patient is trying to pressure you into doing it.” — Dr. Paul Rollins [0:32:18]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Paul Rollins — linkedin.com/in/paul-rollins-25248848
Falls Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center — fallsoralsurgery.com
Shōgun — imdb.com/title/tt2788316
Narcos — imdb.com/title/tt2707408
The Gentlemen — imdb.com/title/tt13210838
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing — amazon.com/dp/1119404509
Man's Search for Meaning — amazon.com/dp/1846042844/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — everydayoralsurgery.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
We often underestimate the importance of sleep and how “horror sleep” can negatively affect all aspects of our lives. One of the major hindrances to good sleep is airway complications, but maxillomandibular advancement surgical interventions may be the answer. To help us in our exploration of the impact of airway deficiency on temporomandibular disorders (TMD), we are joined today by the jaw and airway expert, Dr. Christian Andy Loetscher, DDS, MS. In this episode, Dr. Andy explains how a compromised airway leads to TMD complications, with technical examples of the exact causes of TMD. He also describes how regular deep sleep can eradicate most problems, how premolar removals help, and the best practices for TMD treatments. You’ll learn about assessing and preparing patients for maxillomandibular advancement surgery, Dr. Andy’s process for these surgeries, and receive some helpful resources on the value and power of good sleep, plus a whole lot more! Tune in today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The relationship between airways and TMD.
- How a compromised airway causes TMD issues.
- The importance of deep sleep.
- Best practices for TMD treatments.
- Getting technical about the exact causes of TMD.
- How premolar removal works as an effective treatment.
- His maxillomandibular advancement surgery process post-diagnosis.
- Examples of some of his more complicated cases.
- The relapses he sees in his patients and his outcomes regarding nerve issues.
- Some helpful resources on sleeping.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Christian Andy Loetscher on LinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/atlantaoralsurgery
Dr. Christian Andy Loetscher on X — twitter.com/OralSurgeryATL
Dr. Christian Andy Loetscher Email — jawimplant@aol.com
Atlanta Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implant Center — jawimplant.com
‘Sleep Prosthodontics: A New Vision for Dentistry’ — id.cdeworld.com/courses/4684-sleep-prosthodontics-a-new-vision-for-dentistry
‘The Sleeping Brain: Harnessing the Power of the Glymphatic System through Lifestyle Choices’ — mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/11/868
Why We Sleep — amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316
The Matt Walker Podcast — sleepdiplomat.com/podcast
‘Dr. Matt Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep’ — youtu.be/gbQFSMayJxk
Dr. Jeffrey S. Rouse — https://www.rousedds.com/jeffrey-rouse/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
It is so important to be able to find humor in every situation, even difficult ones and as an oral surgeon, you may encounter difficult situations often! Today’s topic of discussion is a bit of a lighter one, as we are joined by Ben Hechler to break down all the different oral surgery stereotypes and our experiences of them. Maybe you are the grump surgeon who has worked way past your retirement or you’re the bro surgeon who wants to make friends with everyone! Perhaps you are the assistant who likes to give medical advice or even the storyteller front desk worker. You could even be the nervous nelly oral surgery patient. Whatever stereotype you fall under, this episode is a hilarious anecdote that is not to be missed so be sure to tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Ben Hechler back to the podcast.
- Why it’s often appropriate and beneficial to find humor in stressful situations as oral surgeons.
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A breakdown of stereotypes of different types of oral surgeons and our experiences of them: 1. The God-Complex Surgeon.
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The Bro Surgeon.
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The Grump Surgeon.
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The Canceler Surgeon.
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The Veteran Surgeon.
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The Almost Viral Surgeon.
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The Resident.
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What these different kinds of surgeons generally wear.
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Observations of some stereotypical front desk workers:
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The Bullsh*tter.
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The Blocker.
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The Storyteller.
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Dissecting some stereotypical assistant types:
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The Old Hands.
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The Doctor.
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The Absent-Minded Professor.
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A few archetypical oral surgery patients and how to handle them as oral surgeons:
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The Nervous Nelly.
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The Big Chill.
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The Loud Laugher.
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The Cellphone Junkie.
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The Raging Bull.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Dude Perfect — https://dudeperfect.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
During this episode, Dr. Dallen Mill joins us to share a few technologies that have been so beneficial to him that he would almost describe them as magic. We kick off our conversation with a brief overview of the history of anesthesia before we unpack how to address respiratory compromise and airway emergencies. Dr. Mill shares four studies on two options for laryngoscopies, discusses tips for negotiating the tube through the vocal cords, and offers some tech suggestions to support the process. We also talk about IV placement, the power of having a longer IV catheter, how to optimize the process with the use of an ultrasound device, and much more! For an informative review of some of the most helpful technology available in anesthesia today, don’t miss this conversation with Dr. Dallen Mill.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An overview of the history of anaesthesia.
- Respiratory compromise concerns and how airway emergencies can be managed.
- The appropriate time to apply direct laryngoscopy versus video laryngoscopy.
- Four studies on the relevance of these two approaches.
- Tips for negotiating the tube through the vocal cords.
- Different options for purchasing a video laryngoscope.
- Learning how to get the necessary view and practicing insertion.
- Other scenarios where video laryngoscopy can be useful.
- The role of an ultrasound in the process.
- IV placement and alleviating patient anxiety.
- Why a longer IV catheter can be beneficial for the ultrasound process.
- Linking the ultrasound device to your iPad.
- Using the BIS Monitor where relevant.
- Fine-tuning the wake-up process.
- A guide to practicing IV placement.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dallen Mill on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallen-mill-055338/
‘Video versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37326325/
‘First-attempt success rate of video laryngoscopy in small infants (VISI): A multicentre, randomised controlled trial’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33308472/
King Vision Video Laryngoscope — https://www.ambu.com/airway-management-and-anaesthesia/clinical-evidence/king-vision-video-laryngoscope
GlideScope Video Laryngoscope — https://www.verathon.com/video-laryngoscopes/
BESDATA Video Laryngoscope — https://besdatatech.com/video-laryngoscope/
Sonoque — https://www.sonoque.com/
Butterfly Network — https://www.butterflynetwork.com/
Dr. Sono — https://drsono.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
As an oral surgeon, all aspects of a patient’s medical status and history have to be taken into account. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Andrew Jenzer back to the show to discuss relevant psychological and neurological conditions and the medications used to treat them. Tuning in, you’ll hear an amazing description of some common neurological terms, a breakdown of different mood disorders, perioperative considerations for anti-depressant medications, how headaches differ, and the dangers of serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. We also delve into how Andrew handles his patient’s anti-depressant medication routines before discussing seizures, epilepsy, conversion disorder, and the importance of asking as many questions about these disorders as possible as an oral surgeon. To hear all this and even find out how to join the American College of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons, press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- ACOMS and the CT Read and MR Read courses.
- Reviewing and defining some neurological terms that people often get confused about.
- A breakdown of different types of headaches and their differences.
- Mood disorders, symptoms of them, and their treatment.
- Perioperative considerations with common anti-depressant medications.
- Serotonin syndrome, the problematic side effects of it, and how it’s treated.
- What neuroleptic malignant syndrome is and why it’s so dangerous.
- Why Andrew doesn’t interfere with the regular anti-depressant medication routine of patients.
- A breakdown of different kinds of epileptic seizures and their treatment.
- What medications to avoid for seizure patients and what conversion disorder is.
- Andrew’s respect for mental health professionals.
- The best movie Andrew has watched recently and his favorite books.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email — andre w.jenzer@gmail.com
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — https://www.acoms.org/
CT Read Course — https://www.mrread.ca/courses/ctread-facial-bones
MR Read Course — https://www.mrread.ca/courses/MRRead
Teeth & Titanium on Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/teeth-titanium/id1514989809
David Goggins — https://davidgoggins.com/
Dune: Part 2 — https://www.dunemovie.net/
The Wheel of Time — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7MLR2R
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Allergic reactions are as nuanced as they are subjective – there are no blanket treatments for anaphylaxis, and each case needs to be observed in isolation. Today we are joined by the Dental Anesthesiologist, Jonathan Bacon, DDS, to walk us through everything we need to know about anaphylaxis diagnoses and treatments when under anesthesia. After learning more about Dr. Jon, we discover what anaphylaxis is (with a more accurate definition from the World Allergy Organization), what causes it, how to identify it, and how to treat it. We discuss the right dosages for anaphylactic treatments, the factors that affect the severity of attacks, comorbidities and triggers to be aware of, and the relationship between hypertension and anaphylaxis. We end with a deeper examination of anaphylaxis treatment options, how to administer them, and the importance of educating patients to ensure that they know how to deal with anaphylactic attacks at home.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Jon Bacon’s professional history and current practice setup.
- What anaphylaxis is and how we deal with it as healthcare providers.
- The main causes, signs, and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
- Assessing the right dosage for anaphylactic treatments.
- Age and other factors that affect the severity of an anaphylactic attack.
- A more accurate definition of anaphylaxis, as proposed by the World Allergy Organization.
- How Dr. Jon handles patients who develop hypertension while under anesthesia.
- Comorbidities and triggers to be aware of during anaphylactic episodes.
- How the type of allergy influences the anaphylactic attack and the required treatment.
- What we’re looking for from a clinical presentation.
- How to decipher between isolated hypertension and anaphylactic-induced hypertension.
- Exploring what happens after an anaphylaxis diagnosis; how to treat it.
- Mountains Beyond Mountains, Unbroken, painting, Severance, and Top Gun.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jon Bacon Email — jpbacondds@gmail.com
Just Wisdom Teeth — justwisdomteethdc.com/
World Allergy Organization — worldallergy.org/
‘Perioperative anaphylaxis – management and outcomes in NAP6’ — bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(18)30401-X/fulltext
Severance — tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx
Top Gun: Maverick — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745960/
KLS Martin — klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Dr. Stucki’s KLS Martin Instrument List & Instruction Video — klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Frequently encountered in maxillofacial trauma patients, zygomatic fractures are probably the most common mid-face fracture after a broken nose, so it’s important that you know how to manage them! Joining us today to share some effective strategies is Dr. Aaron Liddell, an oral maxillofacial surgeon at Colorado Oral Surgery and a returning guest to the show. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Liddell provides facial reconstructive treatment in the Denver metropolitan area, is a consultant surgeon to the Denver Nuggets basketball team, and also serves as faculty for the craniomaxillofacial (CMF) section of AO North America. In today’s episode, Dr. Liddell presents a comprehensive overview of zygomatic complex (ZMC) fractures, how to approach clinical assessment, what primary triage looks like, and optimal surgical or non-surgical treatments following evaluation. We also touch on some helpful tips for communicating frankly with patients about surgical risks and expectations, common post-operative issues, and much more, so be sure not to miss this highly informative conversation!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How zygomatic complex (ZMC) fractures typically occur and how to diagnose them.
- What a thorough clinical or ophthalmologic assessment of a ZMC fracture entails.
- OCS and entrapment: two instances that constitute true ophthalmological emergencies.
- Radiographic evaluation of a ZMC fracture and why CT scans are most common.
- Surgical and non-surgical interventions (and how to know which one to choose).
- The importance of speaking openly with patients about surgical risks and expectations.
- Tips for communicating with patients who are upset about their cosmetic appearance.
- Insight into the coronal approach to zygomatic arch fractures and how rare it is.
- Why Dr. Liddell recommends starting with the simplest incision first.
- A look at some of his preferred types and sizes of plates and screws.
- The most common long-term post-operative issues that patients encounter.
- Reasons to be selective when it comes to surgical management of ZMC fractures.
- Training and fellowships that can benefit those interested in facial trauma.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Aaron Liddell — coloradooralsurgery.com/meet-us/dr-aaron-t-liddell-md-dmd-facs
Dr. Aaron Liddell on LinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/aaronliddell
Dr. Aaron Liddell Email — aaronliddell@gmail.com
AO Foundation North America — aofoundation.org/aona
AO CMF NA Course: Management of Facial Trauma — events.aona.org/event/eventdetailresp/9880
Speechify — speechify.com
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — everydayoralsurgery.com
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Even when a procedure is done perfectly, dentists can and do cause neuropathic pain. During this episode, we discuss how to diagnose the spectrum of trigeminal neuralgia, how to approach management, and how to mitigate damage during treatment. Expert Dr. Thomas Robbins joins us and shares insights from his vast experience in addressing this condition. From symptoms and the diagnostic process to approaching cases with little to no images, bloodwork, and more, this episode is a detailed crash course on proven strategies and identification techniques. Dr. Robbins touches on different reasons that trigeminal neuropathy may occur and explains why he chooses to focus on this and emphasize it. We also get into the brain’s role in amplifying pain. You’ll also hear about the screening process for temporomandibular disorders. Tune in for a highly informative conversation with today’s expert.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief history of Dr. Robbins’ career history and current practice.
- The experience that led him to focus on facial pain, trigeminal neuralgia, and headaches.
- How trigeminal neuralgia is diagnosed.
- Symptoms to expect from different types of trigeminal neuralgia.
- Why thorough investigation is necessary.
- How to approach cases where there is little or no imaging.
- The appropriate time to do bloodwork.
- Different procedures to address trigeminal neuralgia.
- Mitigating damage during treatment.
- How Dr. Robbins differentiates between trigeminal neuralgia and post-procedure neuropathy.
- Understanding that dentists can and do cause neuropathic pain, even from the most perfectly well done procedure.
- How the brain can amplify pain.
- Different reasons that trigeminal neuropathy can occur and why Dr. Robbins emphasizes them.
- Pain management and medication.
- Flare ups that may occur and how to treat them.
- Screening for temporomandibular disorders.
- Quick-fire questions including Dr. Robbins’ relationship with reading and how he cares for his mental health.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Thomas Robbins Email — trobbins@mycenters.com
Dr. Thomas Robbins on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_tjrobbins
The International Classification of Headache Disorders — https://ichd-3.org/
New International Classification of Orofacial Pain — https://orofacialpain.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Link-7-Pigg-et-al-2020-JOE.pdf
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Joining Dr. Stucki once again is Dr. Benjamin Hechler, an OMS practicing in North Carolina. On this episode, we wanted to circle back and dive deeper into TMD and TMJ hyper and hypomobility. The conversation kicks off with Dr. Hechler unpacking some of the common causes behind TMJ hypomobility, the definition of a closed lock (CL) including an overview of acute CL and chronic CL, with a quick reference to the anchor-disc phenomenon. We also look at the different flavors of TMJ hypermobility and various types of dislocations. Dr. Hechler details his technique with awake patients, why imaging would be indicated for TMJ mobility, and then delves into a detailed explanation of his approach to TMJ mobility treatment. To hear more about our thoughts on TMJ mobility issues caused by being in the dental chair, our tips and tricks for avoiding them, and what could tip the scale toward a more permanent management solution for these types of issues, be sure to start listening now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Our goal for today’s episode: TMJ hyper and hypomobility with Dr. Ben Hechler.
- Dr. Hechler unpacks some of the causes behind TMJ hypomobility.
- He defines what is a closed lock (CL).
- The difference between acute CL and chronic CL.
- A quick look at the anchor-disc phenomenon.
- Dr. Hechler highlights some different flavors of TMJ hypermobility (and dislocations).
- He details his technique to get an awake patient back into the proper TMJ relationship.
- We dive into a discussion on when imaging is required for TMJ mobility.
- He explicitly details his approach to treatment for this demographic of TMJ patients.
- His thoughts on how often TMJ mobility issues are caused by being in the dental chair.
- Dr. Stucki shares some of his tips on avoiding dental chair TMJ mobility issues.
- TMJ mobility management: when does the scale tip toward a more permanent management/treatment?
- The multifactorial aspect of connecting patient characteristics and our capabilities as surgeons to formulate the best possible plan.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler
Episode 236: Perspectives on Management of TMJ Disease, with Dr. Michael Miloro —https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/14614031-perspectives-on-management-of-tmj-disease-with-dr-michael-miloro
KLS Martin Promo Code: StuckiFavs
KLS Martin Email — usa@klsmartin.com
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Balancing having a family and career as an oral surgeon can be quite difficult and today’s guest is no stranger to this struggle. Dr. Samuel Scroggins joins us today to share how he manages to find the highs in life while running his own private practice, raising eight children, and going on incredible highpointing adventures. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guest’s background and training, what made him interested in highpointing, why he loves it so much, and his plans for his next adventure. We then delve into how he got through residency with his large family before he explains why he chose to open a private practice in a small town and the benefits of doing so. We even discuss how having eight children has helped Dr. Scroggins be a better surgeon! Finally, our guest answers our rapid-fire questions and leaves us with some wonderful words of wisdom about making the most out of life. Thank you for listening in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Samuel Scroggins.
- A brief history of Dr. Scroggins’ training and current practice setup.
- What highpointing is and how Dr. Scroggins got into it.
- Dr. Scroggins’ plans for his next highpointing adventure.
- How he got through residency while raising a large family of eight children.
- Dr. Scroggins shares some tips for building a practice in a small community.
- The benefits of working in a small town as an oral surgeon.
- Dr. Scroggins tells us about the best book he’s read in the last year.
- How having eight children helps him be a better surgeon.
- The kinds of tools Dr. Scroggins prefers for extractions.
- A movie Dr. Scroggins watched recently and loved and a standup comedian he likes.
- Dr. Scroggins shares his favorite quote with listeners.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Samuel Scroggins on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-scroggins-8063b220/
Dr. Samuel Scroggins Email — scrogginsoms@gmail.com
Southwest Virginia Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — https://swvirginiaoralsurgery.com/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/
KLS Martin Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Outlive —https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
If you don’t want periodontists and oral surgeons working together, then turn off this podcast right now, because today is all about bridging the gap between a divide that’s stood for far too long. Joining us today is oral surgeon, Robert McNeill, DDS, MD, MBA, FACD, FICD, and periodontist, Stephanie Ganter, DDS, MS, FACD, FICD. The pair jointly host a podcast and share a dental practice, and they are here to explain how their two specialties can work together in harmony (against all odds). We discuss the importance of building better systemic channels of communication, how periodontists and oral surgeons can forge meaningful relationships, what leaders and dental practices need to do to facilitate these relationships, and why referrals are key players in the effort to bridge the gap. We also learn about approaching unwilling colleagues, throwing away the ego, managing expectations, and operating in the workplace with clarity and kindness.
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Stephy and Bobby, as a periodontist and oral surgeon respectively, work harmoniously.
- Why communication needs to get better systematically, starting from med school.
- How oral surgeons and periodontists can build trust with one another, and why they should.
- What dental practices need to consider about how they staff surgeons.
- The value of respect, and learning how to be effective.
- How you can’t blame every periodontist or oral surgeon for a bad experience with another.
- Crossing the aisle: what the two specialties can learn from each other.
- The role of referrals in bridging the gap.
- How to approach disgruntled colleagues who are averse to working together.
- Doubling down on the importance of establishing good channels of communication.
- Managing expectations, discarding the ego, and purposely reaching across the aisle.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Robert McNeill on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobddsmd/
Dr. Stephanie Ganter on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganterddsms/
Between Two Teeth — https://b2teeth.com/
Between Two Teeth on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTwoTeeth
DFW Dental Implants — https://www.dfwdentalimplants.com/
American Dental Association — https://www.ada.org/
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There — https://www.amazon.com/What-Got-Here-Wont-There/dp/1401301304
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Dr. Stucki’s KLS Martin Instrument List & Instruction Video — https://www.klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Dallen Mills from Peak View Anesthesia joins us once again to cast a wide net over the topic of anesthesia as we discuss beta blockers, ketamine, kidney failure, and a whole lot more! The last time he was here, Dr. Mills walked us through the ins and outs of Precedex. Today, he answers some follow-up questions by explaining how long you can use a Precedex solution after it’s been diluted. Our guest goes on to describe his treatment plan for post-surgery combatant patients, his thoughts on using beta blockers with ketamine, how he uses nitrous oxide as an adjunct to sedation, and how he approaches sedating patients who have kidney complications. To end, Dr. Mills thoroughly examines everything related to taking medication before surgery. Tune in for all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Dallen Mills explains the shelf life of a diluted Precedex solution.
- His go-to treatment for patients who wake up agitated from surgery.
- What he thinks about routinely using beta blockers with ketamine.
- How he deals with increased secretions of ketamine.
- The way Dr. Mills uses nitrous oxide in his daily operations.
- His protocol for treating patients with kidney failures and those on dialysis.
- Everything you need to know about taking medication prior to sedation.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dallen Mill on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallen-mill-055338/
Peak View Anesthesia — https://www.pvanesthesia.com/
‘The Pros and Cons of Precedex and Remifentanil, Plus a Dive into an Innovative Non-Pharmaceutical Approach (with Dr. Dallen Mill, MD Anesthesiologist)’ — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/14398433-the-pros-and-cons-of-precedex-and-remifentanil-plus-a-dive-into-an-innovative-non-pharmaceutical-approach-with-dr-dallen-mill-md-anesthesiologist.mp3
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Dr. Stucki’s KLS Martin Instrument List & Instruction Video — https://www.klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Treating TMJ and TMD in patients can be a daunting prospect for oral surgeons, especially if they weren’t exposed to the relevant treatment procedures during residency. But that doesn’t mean general care can’t be improved upon. In today’s episode, Dr. Michael Miloro joins us to share his expertise on the management of TMD and TMJ and how he believes we can ensure better education among dental students going forward. Find out why Dr. Miloro is such a big proponent of having a multidisciplinary team before learning how he and his colleagues prioritize individualized, conservative, reversible, and minimally invasive patient care. Our conversation also unpacks the evidence-based literature on the topic, how the studies can be improved upon, and why we need to invest in better education at the dental student level in terms of TMD and myofascial pain. To hear Dr. Miloro’s informative advice and thought-provoking insights on TMD, TMJ, and how to give the best patient care possible, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An overview of the shortcomings in the academic literature on TMD.
- The challenges of TMJ and TMD diagnosis and treatment.
- Dr. Miloro’s philosophy for treating patients who have TMD or TMJ.
- Why he believes in individualized, conservative, reversible, minimally-invasive patient care.
- The benefits of being treated in a multidisciplinary setting with a team of specialists.
- Arthrocentesis; how the procedure can help patients with TMD or TMJ.
- Determining whether a patient is a good candidate for arthrocentesis.
- Insight into what helps make arthrocentesis effective and what to avoid during the procedure.
- What Dr. Miloro considers before undertaking a discopexy or discectomy.
- Four reasons why Dr. Miloro doesn’t like the idea of disc repositioning.
- Clinical tips for doing a discectomy and a breakdown of Dr. Miloro’s approach.
- How many of his patients typically need a unilateral versus bilateral discectomy.
- Benefits and drawbacks of a modified condylotomy and when to consider it.
- What it’s like treating patients long-term with the support of a team.
- Dr. Miloro’s answers to our rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael Miloro on Linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmiloro/
UIC College of Dentistry — https://dentistry.uic.edu/
Dr. Michael Miloro’s email — mmiloro@uic.edu
TMD (Temporomandibular Disorders) — https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/tmd
‘Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Management in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery’ —https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27889533/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Dr. Stucki’s KLS Martin Instrument List & Instruction Video — https://www.klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Evidence-based practice can substantially improve a clinician’s care and today’s guest, Dr. Brian Carr has compiled an incredible newsletter for dental professionals to get reliable information to enhance their practices. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guest’s career, his newsletter ‘Soapbox,’ how he incorporates what he learns into his clinical care, how you can learn from the articles you read, and more. We delve into the research he has been part of before Dr. Carr tells us about the topics he focuses on most often in his newsletter. Finally, he answers our rapid-fire questions. Thanks for listening in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief overview of today’s guest, Dr. Brian Carr.
- Dr. Carr tells us about his incredible newsletter, the themes, content, and who has access.
- How Dr. Carr incorporates evidence-based practices from his reading into his clinical care.
- Some advice for reading articles and learning from them.
- The research Dr. Carr has been a part of in his career.
- How to join Dr. Carr’s amazing newsletter.
- His focus on Dr. Dead Bone and relevant topics in the newsletter.
- Finishing off, Dr. Carr answers our rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Brian Carr on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-carr-35487a55/
Brian Carr PHHS Email Address — Brian.Carr@phhs.org
Brian Carr UT Southwestern — Brian.Carr@Utsouthwestern.edu
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Dr. Stucki’s Favorite KLS Martin Instruments — https://www.klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
TriAgenics is a medical technology company that aims to deliver the safest, most effective, and simplest means of treating wisdom teeth, and with its revolutionary Zero3™ TBA (3rd Molar Tooth Bud Ablation) one-minute treatment, it’s doing just that! To share more details on this one-of-a-kind treatment, we are joined by the President and CEO of TriAgenics, Dr. Leigh Colby. Dr. Colby begins by shedding some light on his company and what the business aims to achieve. Then, he dives into the details of Zero3™ including the science behind the technology, how to use it, the results of its initial trials, why no one else is doing the same thing, and how to go about purchasing Zero3™ as a dentist. As a bonus, Dr. Colby does visual demonstrations and to watch them, head over to our YouTube channel and look for this episode.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Colby’s professional background and what his company, TriAgenics, is all about.
- More details on TriAgenics’ fully-guided system.
- The science behind the technology, and to properly use this system.
- How soon the company will begin human trials, and some results from its animal trials.
- TriAgenics’ target demographic and what it hopes to achieve.
- How the company’s technology is unique – no one else is doing this!
- Tune into our YouTube channel to watch Dr. Colby’s demonstrations from this episode.
- The costs and benefits of using TriAgenics, and how purchasing works.
- Alexander McCall Smith, murder mysteries, and knowing your audience.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Leigh Colby on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighcolby/
Dr. Leigh Colby Email — leighcolby@triagenics.com
TriAgenics — https://triagenics.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@everydayoralsurgery2602
Alexander McCall Smith — https://www.alexandermccallsmith.co.uk/
Shetland — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2396135/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Dr. Stucki’s KLS Martin Instrument List & Instruction Video — https://www.klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Most doctors and surgeons who are well into their careers suffer from acute lower back pain, but the cause and severity often come down to the individual experiencing it. Today, Dr. Stucki walks us through his personal journey from suffering through back pain to having a healthy spine with feedback and valuable advice from returning guest, Dr. Ben Hechler, the inspiring Medical Director of Blue Cross, North Carolina. Dr. Stucki shares his keys to spine health, which include a healthy and balanced diet, exercising regularly and improving core strength, staying on top of your mental health, using the right equipment, and working less, to name just a few. You'll also learn what residents could be doing to prevent spine issues down the line, why you should always involve those close to you in your journey of getting your health back on track, and some pro tips for dental syringes and PRFs, plus so much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Pro tips for using dental syringes and PRFs.
- Dr. Stucki’s painstaking journey to a healthy spine.
- How changing his diet made everything better.
- The role of the emotional and psychological in exacerbating or alleviating back pain.
- What doctors and surgeons need to be wary of when using loupes.
- Dr. Stucki’s keys to spine health:
- Spread patients out and take at least one day off in the middle of the week.
- Eat an anti-inflammatory diet like the Longevity Paradox by Dr. Gundry
- Change positions frequently while working: switch sides, get up, stand, sit, or stretch.
- Sit in a saddle seat like the USA Patented Multi Adjustable Saddle Stool with Backrest by Kanewell for $399.00.
- Keep your back and neck straight as possible, keep your elbows in, and be conscious of unnecessary muscle tightening in your shoulders
- Use loupes to keep the spine upright, but be aware that they may cause neck pain
- Do core building exercises like the cat/cow, bird dog, and side plank
- Take walks between patients if possible.
- Meditation to improve mental health and decrease muscle tension in the body
- Yoga
- Avoid high-risk activities like dangerous sports and home construction projects.
- Dr. Hechler’s thoughts on Dr. Stucki’s keys to spine health.
- Why many residents establish poor posture from the start (and how to change this trend).
- The dangers of nanoplastics and more on the importance of a good diet.
- Why you should try to involve your loved ones in your health journey.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
The Plant Paradox — https://www.amazon.com/dp/006242713X
The Longevity Paradox — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062843397
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Once you learn how to use it properly, the precordial stethoscope is a must-use tool. To help explain why, we are joined by Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Justin Clemow, who shares his personal technique of using the precordial stethoscope and the barriers that may arise when using it for the first time. We also discuss the benefits of using the instrument, how it’s affected Dr. Clemow’s other medical processes, some tips for how to use it correctly and the possible mistakes to be wary of, and a review of the pros and cons of using the precordial stethoscope. To end, Dr. Clemow walks us through his c-sponge preference, and we learn about his favorite books, movies, and television series.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Justin Clemow as he details his work history and current practice setup.
- Dr. Clemow’s technique when using the precordial stethoscope.
- The barriers to getting used to this technique.
- Exploring the benefits of using the precordial stethoscope.
- How using the precordial stethoscope has changed Dr. Clemow’s other processes.
- Tips for making it easier to use the precordial stethoscope, and pitfalls to be wary of.
- The pros and cons, and why Dr. Clemow always has his precordial stethoscope on him.
- Why he prefers using the c-sponge.
- His answers to our rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Justin Clemow on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-clemow-a4b0ab78/
Dr. Justin Clemow Email — Clemow.justin@gmail.com
MetroHealth — https://www.metrohealth.org/
Sedation Resource — https://sedationresource.com/
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing —https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Common-Sense-Investing/dp/1119404509
S.W.A.T. — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6111130/
Suits — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1632701/
Old School — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0302886/
Tombstone — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108358/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Dr. Stucki’s KLS Martin Instrument List & Instruction Video — https://www.klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
There is no such thing as a perfect anesthetic, but there are some that are pretty close. In today’s episode, we welcome Board-Certified MD Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dallen Mill, to discuss the pros and cons of our favored anesthetics and one non-pharmaceutical option that is as simple as it is effective. We open with Precedex, how it works, and how we can better understand its effects by brushing up on our knowledge of the autonomic nervous system. Then, we explore the side effects of Precedex, assess its onset rate, and discuss its other uses before diving into Remifentanil, its fast-working properties, warning signs to remember, and how to use the drug safely. After a brief interlude on the value of doing close case reviews, we end by examining one non-pharmaceutical technique that will calm your child in preparation for their surgery. And be sure to listen in to learn how playing hockey has improved Dr. Mill’s life as a surgeon!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Mill’s professional training, history, and his current practice setup.
- Preferred alternative medications for implant and third molar cases.
- Understanding how Precedex works with a refresher on the autonomic nervous system.
- Some side effects to consider when taking Precedex, and assessing its onset rate.
- Other ways to use Precedex.
- An introduction to the lightning-quick Remifentanil and why it’s so short-acting.
- Remifentanil warnings and how to use the drug safely.
- An interlude on the value of close case reviews.
- Taking a closer look at Precedex and Remifentanil doses.
- A non-pharmaceutical technique that is worth exploring.
- How hockey has improved his work and other rapid-fire answers from Dr. Mill.
- His parting words of wisdom.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dallen Mill on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallen-mill-055338/
Dr. Dallen Mill on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dallenmillmd/
Dr. Dallen Mill Email — dr.mill@pvanesthesia.com
Peak View Anesthesia — https://www.pvanesthesia.com/
Percy Jackson and the Olympians — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12324366/
Sherlock — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1475582/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Dr. Stucki’s KLS Martin Instrument List & Instruction Video — https://www.klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
There are many benefits to being a systems-oriented practice, especially since being overly dependent on one specific person can backfire when they are sick or leave. So how can software be the solution to this problem? Back again for another episode, is Dr. Dexter Mattox, a skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a deep passion for using technology to improve patient outcomes. Join the conversation as we dive into the IMVision software, including the four areas of impact for the automated implant coordinator, and Dr. Mattox's insights on ‘The Patient Radar.’ He underlines the value of having software in place in your practices, and how you can implement IMVision in your practice. For more, be sure not to miss out on this episode! Thanks for listening.
Key Points From This Episode:
- What has stood out for Dr. Mattox in the recent episodes of Everyday Oral Surgery (EDOS).
- He tells us about IMVision software and the drive behind it.
- The dropped balls of the automated implant coordinator.
- Dr. Mattox explains the four areas the automated implant coordinator helps with.
- He explains the process of ordering an implant and the aim of IMVision.
- The importance of not dropping leads; Dr. Mattox talks about ‘The Patient Radar.’
- Being a systems-oriented practice; how the software solves various scheduling issues.
- How you can figure out if this type of software could work for you and your practice.
- Dr. Mattox expresses his passion for the use of software in oral surgery.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dexter Mattox on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextermattox/
Dr. Dexter Mattox SOMSA —https://www.seoralsurgery.com/meet-us/dexter-mattox-dmd-md/
IMVision — https://imvisiondental.com/
IMVision Implant Manager — https://imvisiondental.com/#:~:text=IMvision%20empowers%20implant%20coordinators%20by,rise%20in%20your%20implant%20numbers
Medicine Review: Pulmonary physiology, pathology, and management (with Dr. Andrew Jenzer) — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/14271153-medicine-review-pulmonary-physiology-pathology-and-management-with-dr-andrew-jenzer.mp3
Dr. Stucki's Favorite KLS Martin Instruments — https://www.klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
KLS Martin PROMO CODE: StuckiFaves
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is dedicated to improving the care of surgical patients as well as safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment. As a surgeon, ACS membership forms an integral part of your profession, and becoming a fellow allows you to draw on an abundance of professional development resources, educational opportunities, and community connections to help you succeed. In today’s episode, Dr. Dan Hawkins, an oral maxillofacial surgeon and assistant professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry, sheds some light on what it takes for single- and dual-degree surgeons to become Fellows of the ACS (FACS) and what the practical benefits are, including continued interdisciplinary collaboration with other surgical specialties. We also discuss the importance of seizing every opportunity to learn and keeping an open mind when deciding whether to go into private practice or academics, plus so much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief overview of Dan’s training and his current practice setup.
- What the American College of Surgeons (ACS) is and what is required to become a fellow.
- Three reasons that Dan joined the ACS and how you can benefit from FACS.
- Advice for young surgical residents deciding what to do with their careers.
- Why Dan suggests keeping an open mind about going into academics.
- Pros and cons of the academic setting for oral maxillofacial surgeons.
- Recommended reads, daily practices that benefit Dan as a surgeon, his preferred surgical instruments, and more!
- How being a lifelong learner can be advantageous for your career.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry — https://dentistry.vcu.edu/
Dr. Daniel Hawkins Email — hawkinsdaniel45@gmail.com
American College of Surgeons — https://www.facs.org/
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) — https://www.aaoms.org/
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) — https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Financial Freedom Rx: The Physician’s Guide to Achieving Financial Independence — https://financialfreedomrx.org/
Yellowstone — https://www.paramountnetwork.com/shows/yellowstone
Dr. Stucki's Favorite KLS Martin Instruments — https://www.klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome to this special medical review episode of Everyday Oral Surgery. Today, we are joined once again by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jenzer, DDS. Dr. Jenzer is here to walk us through all things related to pulmonary physiology and pathology, and the various methods of management and care. We begin with the basics of pulmonary problems that may arise in patients before moving on to a detailed discussion about the relationship between applied physiology, oxygen, and math. Then, we dive into the world of PFTs, explore common pulmonary disease states, and our guest details what every medical professional needs to know about pulmonary embolisms. Be sure to take notes for this one!
Key Points From This Episode:
- For this special medicine review, we welcome Dr. Andrew Jenzer, DDS back to the show.
- The basics of pulmonary issues that may arise in patients.
- A detailed discussion on applied physiology, oxygen, and math.
- Recommendations for the amount of oxygen that should be delivered via nasal cannula.
- Pulmonary function tests; the ins and outs of PFTs.
- Exploring common pulmonary disease states, starting with asthma.
- Defining and treating bronchospasms and laryngospasms.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – what it is and how to handle it.
- What all medical professionals need to know about pulmonary embolisms.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email — Andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In the past 12 to 18 months, there has been an abundance of dental surgery innovations that are bound to be the new base of learning and understanding to carry us forward. One such case is the innovation in dental implant placement on mandibular fibula reconstruction. We are joined today by Daniel Hammer, DDS, FACD, and FACS, to gain a better understanding of what this change means for the future of dental surgery. After Dr. Dan explains why he’s so passionate about oral and maxillofacial surgery, he then details which patients are suitable for dental implants, common surgical challenges and how to overcome them, innovations worth noting from the past 18 months, and his graft-to-implant placement process. We also explore the paradigm shifts that have recently occurred in the industry, how successful mandibular fibula reconstructions generally are, how guided-operations systems will lead us to a better future, and everything you need to know about navigating implant failure.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome to today’s returning guest, Dr. Dan Hammer.
- Why Dr. Dan is so passionate about oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Assessing which patients are suitable for dental implants.
- Surgical challenges and other things to be aware of in mandibular fibula reconstructions.
- Recent changes in surgical trends, and current innovations worth noting.
- The time Dr. Dan takes between the graft and the implant placement.
- The tissue level of the implants that he uses.
- Exploring the success rate of mandibular fibula reconstructions.
- Navigating implant failure.
- How Dr. Dan spends his downtime.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Dr. Dan Hammer on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hammer-488809167/
Dr. Dan Hammer on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drdanhammer
Dr. Dan Hammer on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/dan.hammer.31
Naval Medical Center San Diego — https://sandiego.tricare.mil/
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry — https://dental.pacific.edu/dental
Uniformed Services University — https://www.usuhs.edu/
‘Episode 83: Dan Hammer’ — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/9631043-dr-dan-hammer-experience-as-a-single-degree-fellowship-trained-head-and-neck-surgeon-in-the-armed-forces.mp3
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* —https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email —
Surgeons often do not maximize the benefits of implant reps and are missing out on an incredible opportunity for growth. Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Ronald Poe of the Straumann Group joins us to discuss how we can better utilize our implant reps. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Ronald’s incredible career, the importance of creating good relationships with your implant reps, how in-office visits build trust, big clients versus small clients, and working with traveling specialists. We even delve into the importance of communication between surgeons and implant reps before Ronald encourages surgeons to be open with their reps and lean on them. Finally, we are reminded that this relationship is mutually beneficial and should be maximized at all times! To hear all this and be inspired to keep a positive mindset, press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Ronald Poe.
- A brief overview of Ronald’s current career and previous bodybuilding career.
- The benefits of cold plunging and why Ronald loves it.
- How to create good relationships with implant reps as a dental surgeon.
- Why Ronald does lots of in-office visits and the importance of building trust with reps.
- How he handles a lack of referrals from surgeons.
- The big corporate clients Ronald works with and how that differs from smaller clients.
- How an implant rep can help traveling specialists.
- The importance of constant communication between surgeon and implant rep.
- Why Ronald wants surgeons to be open with and lean on their reps.
- Our guest answers our rapid-fire questions and shares some advice about mindset.
Quotes:
“There’s a lot of value [implant reps] can bring to the table if we can partner up.” — Ronald Poe [0:09:34]
“At Straumann, we have so many tools for practice growth.” — Ronald Poe [0:12:21]
“There are so many different things that a rep can actually help a practice with.” — Ronald Poe [0:27:13]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Ronald Poe on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-poe-35876344/
Ronald Poe on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ronaldepoe/
Ronald Poe Email Address — ronald.poe@straumann.com
Ronald Poe Phone — 901 286 7161
Straumann Group — https://www.straumann.com/group/za/en/home.html
KLS Martin Stucki Faves List —
KLS Martin Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Email KLS Martin — usa@klsmartin.com
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
The Infinite Game — https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X
Better Call Saul — https://www.netflix.com/title/80021955
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Sur
Burning Mouth Syndrome is not a strictly surgical topic, but it’s something practitioners will often deal with. During this episode, Dr. Hayley Vatcher returns to the podcast to share her insights on this complex diagnosis and how best to treat it. Tune in as Dr. Vatcher draws on her years of experience to offer guidelines on identifying when patients are struggling with this condition and advising them on how to manage it. Starting with more conservative approaches, we explore different methods of dealing with Burning Mouth and reducing the symptoms, including nutritional and supplementary care, topical solutions, and more. Dr. Vatcher also breaks down key research into causes, management, and more. Thanks for listening in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Oral Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hayley Vatcher.
- Defining Burning Mouth Syndrome, also referred to as Complex Oral Sensitivity Disorder (COSD).
- Neuropathic aspects of Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- How it is managed without surgery.
- Why Burning Mouth Syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion.
- Ruling out the possibility of a vitamin deficiency instead of COSD.
- Why something that soothes an ordinary mouth will burn someone with COSD.
- The patient experiences of burning sensations elsewhere on the body or the skin.
- Treatment options for patients suffering with this condition.
- Why practitioners regularly start with a more conservative approach to treatment.
- Optimizing vitamin intake as a supplementary treatment.
- Noting that the symptoms are not visible to the eye within the mouth.
- Why the condition is most common in post-menopausal women.
- The possibility of whether other medicines can cause Burning Mouth.
- What has led to the lack of surgical intervention for this condition.
- Historical data that has shown a Vitamin B Complex to reduce symptoms.
- Research into different nutritional solutions.
- Why many of these patients have often already seen three to four other practitioners.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin Promo Code — StuckiFavs
KLS Martin Email — usa@klsmartin.com
Dr. Hayley Vatcher on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvatcher/
Dr. Hayley Vatcher Email — drvatcher@coafs.com
Academy of Orofacial Pain — https://aaop.org/
Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Review and Update — https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jop.12101
American Academy of Oral Medicine — https://www.aaom.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Returning for another insightful episode, Dr. Ben Hechler is here to delve into the intricacies of throat packs, addressing the when, why, and how. Join the conversation as we explore the various scenarios where a throat pack is warranted, when it's advisable to refrain from using them, and how to approach using throat packs in the different levels of anesthesia and sedation. We then dive into a discussion on the various techniques for doing throat packs, and hear our thoughts on navigating patients or patient groups who are high-risk or have severe gag reflexes. Tune in for a deep dive into throat packs with Dr. Ben Hechler.
Key Points From This Episode:
- His thoughts on the topic of throat packs.
- Categories in which you would use throat packs.
- He explains what a definitive airway is.
- When he would not use throat packs.
- Throat packs for local anesthesia and sedation.
- We discuss the various techniques for doing throat packs.
- Our thoughts on using gauze versus the sponge.
- Patient demographics where using a throat pack is unadvisable (or high risk).
- How to approach patients who have severe gag reflexes.
- Last-minute book or movie recommendations from Dr. Hechler.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Suits — https://www.netflix.com/za/title/70195800
Trolls — https://www.dreamworks.com/trolls
Elemental — https://www.pixar.com/elemental
Turning Red — https://www.pixar.com/turning-red
Coco — https://www.pixar.com/feature-films/coco
Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse/umc.cmc.2zphwshxw2ejh2znevhod0u01
Sing 2 — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/sing-2/umc.cmc.590s95h5e9b3mmn5fdt38m15c
Puss in Boots 2 — https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish
Boss Baby — https://www.netflix.com/za/title/80146758
Kung Fu Panda — https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/kung-fu-panda
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email —
In the world of anesthesia, Articaine is a product riddled with controversy. Whilst recent studies have proved that Articaine is relatively safe to use, many are still skeptical due to the previous narrative that Articaine has a higher chance of causing paralysis than Lidocaine and other anesthetics. So today, we sit down with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Ben Hechler, to get to the bottom of Articaine’s safety by unpacking a few studies that were published in the last five years. Our first study denotes that on an absolute scale, Articaine is not riskier to use than Lidocaine, and Dr. Ben explains why he agrees wholeheartedly. We also discuss anesthetic efficiency and discover that, once again, there is little to separate Articaine and Lidocaine. To end, both our host and guest detail how they use Articaine in their practices and Dr. Ben explains why every oral surgeon should be embracing Articaine instead of running away from it.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why we’ve chosen to speak about Articaine and we dive into our first case study.
- Dr. Ben explains what he likes about the study in question.
- How there’s no definitive proof that Articaine causes paralysis more than Lidocaine.
- The second article that we discuss explores anesthetic efficiency.
- How Articaine is slightly more effective than Lidocaine (within certain parameters).
- The way Doctors Ben and Grant use Articaine in their practices.
- Why Articaine should be embraced by all oral surgeons.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
‘Does the Use of Articaine Increase the Risk of Hypesthesia in Lower Third Molar Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32976834/
‘Anesthetic Efficiency of Articaine Versus Lidocaine in the Extraction of Lower Third Molars: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30267700/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In the US, the majority of oral maxillofacial surgeons work in private practice settings, where anesthesia is a mainstay of their practice. This has led to the development of strict in-office anesthesia models, evaluations, and guidelines. Joining us to offer his perspective on preparing for in-office anesthesia evaluations, emergency drills, and more is Dr. Dean DeLuke, an oral maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Richmond, Virginia, and a professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry. In today’s episode, Dr. DeLuke highlights the importance of being well-organized, doing regular emergency drills, empowering your staff as vital members of your team, building relationships with your local emergency response team, and more. For tips to enhance your in-office anesthesia safety, skills, administration, and monitoring, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Outlining the purpose of in-office anesthesia evaluations.
- New regulations in the anesthesia space, including quarterly mock emergency drills.
- Tips for preparing your team for an in-office anesthesia evaluation.
- Guidelines for organizing your emergency drug kit.
- Common anesthesia mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Practical resources and recommendations for surgeons doing daily anesthetics.
- Challenges presented by GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs and how to navigate them.
- Responding to anesthesia complications related to obesity and other comorbidities.
- Recommended reads, things to watch, and more!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dean DeLuke — https://dentistry.vcu.edu/contacts/profile/dean-deluke/
Dr. Dean DeLuke on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-deluke-631b1b19/
Dr. Dean DeLuke Email — dmdeluke@vcu.edu
OMSNIC — https://www.omsnic.com/
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) — https://myoms.org/
Dr. Robert C. Bosack — https://www.bosack.net/
Carl Hiaasen — https://carlhiaasen.com/
Bad Monkey — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AP2VR8W
The In-Between — https://www.amazon.com/dp/059349993X
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/
Beyond dentistry, pathological expertise can be necessary to treat certain oral and maxillofacial conditions. During this episode, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist Dr. Paras Patel joins us to discuss how to diagnose and treat Lichenoid Mucositis. Kicking off our conversation, Dr. Patel defines the diagnosis, before exploring common causes. Next, he unpacks why communicating with a pathologist is key as a dental practitioner and explains why he recommends a two-week washout process. We discuss diagnosis preferences and dive into immediate and ongoing treatment strategies, the role of dermatology, and more. The conversation also touches on anti-inflammatory diets, drug-induced reactions and waiting periods, and much more. Tune in today to hear insights from an expert in dental pathology.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Dr. Paras Patel, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist.
- His introduction to dentistry with a focus on pathology and clinical disease.
- Defining lichenoid mucositis.
- Common causes of lichenoid mucositis and its relationship with autoimmune disease.
- Why communication with pathologists is key.
- Recommendations for performing the biopsy.
- Why it is important to make sure you have an adequate amount of connective tissue.
- When to prepare samples for immunofluorescence.
- Why it is important to have a two-week wash-out process.
- Why Dr. Patel’s preference is to give a definitive diagnosis.
- How to treat lichenoid mucositis.
- Why he recommends that patients change their visits to three to four times a year.
- Removing irritations as part of a patient’s prognosis.
- Understanding that dermatology might need to be involved.
- Why it’s important to look for dissimilar areas when you are biopsying a patient.
- A multi-focal precancerous disease process: pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis.
- The role of an anti-inflammatory diet.
- Drug-induced reactions and the time period necessary for medication to be effective.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Paras Patel — https://www.linkedin.com/in/paras-patel-6023a7a1/
Dr. Paras Patel Email — oraldiagnosticsdfw@gmail.com
Dr. Paras Patel Phone Number — 806-535-5859
ProPath — https://www.propath.com/
Sonic Healthcare — https://www.sonichealthcare.com/
Tom’s of Maine Children’s Silly Strawberry — https://www.tomsofmaine.com/products/oral-care/childrens-toothpaste/silly-strawberry
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Clinical work tends to be siloed, but the connection between mouth and body accounts for a lot of what goes wrong. During this conversation, we are joined by Dr. Katie Lee, a General Dentist practicing in Denver, and the author of Saved by the Mouth, a book educating patients and practitioners on the relationship between the health of the mouth and the rest of the body. You’ll hear about Dr. Lee’s book and its intended audiences, bad bacteria, and the risk that inflammation and infection pose during surgery. We discuss testing prior to operating, why disease prevention is extra important when a patient has implants, and how diet and nutrition impact inflammation. Our discussion also touches on the appropriate number of incisions, why it is essential to understand that insurers are not clinically qualified, and much more. Thanks for joining us!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing this episode’s guest, Dr. Katie Lee, a General Dentist practicing in Denver, Colorado.
- Her book, Saved by the Mouth, and the audience it is intended for.
- Mitigating inflammation by improving oral health.
- The relationship between bad bacteria and MMPA.
- The risk that inflammation and infection pose during surgery.
- How providers can support patients to protect them during the process.
- Why she encourages clinicians to use bacteria testing, with a preference for IL6 Gene Mutation Test.
- Why disease prevention is extra important when there are implants.
- Making sure that a patient starts at the lowest level of inflammation possible.
- The role of diet in causing inflammation and what you can do to prevent it.
- Why it is so important to understand that insurance companies are not clinicians.
- The relationship between incisions and infection.
- Why Dr. Lee would do oral DNA tests, vitamin readings, and SRP prior to surgery.
- Her coaching work with clinicians helping them to integrate these practices.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Katie McCann Lee — https://katieleedds.com/
Dr. Katie Lee on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieleedds/
Dr. Katie Lee on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/katieleedds/
Dr. Katie Lee Email — katie@katieleedds.com
Saved by the Mouth — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL7QZF9
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
When undergoing any medical procedure, it is normal to have questions and want to know what to expect but often, physicians do not have the time to provide extensive answers to these questions. Today on Everday Oral Surgery, we are joined by a man at the forefront of enhancing patient communication and saving surgeon time, CEO of WUWTA, Jonathan Sachs. Tuning in, you’ll hear about what inspired Jonathan to get into health care, how he got involved in WUWTA, what they do, their mission, what the acronym stands for, and how they enhance patient communication. We even delve into the two-way communication they have created between patient and doctor before Jonathan explains the process of recording videos to explain procedures and pre and post-operative care. Finally, Jonathan tells us how you can get started with WUWTA. Thanks for listening in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Jonathan Sachs.
- Jonathan tells us about how his ill family members inspired him to get involved in health care.
- How he became the CEO of WUWTA, what they do, and what the acronym stands for.
- How WUWTA enhances patient communication.
- Why they use patient testimonials, where they record physician videos, and their animations.
- How WUWTA fosters two-way communication between patient and doctor.
- How to get started with WUWTA as a physician and how they are leveraging AI.
- How many videos they make on average, how long recording takes, and how long they are.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jonathan Sachs — https://jonathansachs.net/
Jonathan Sachs Email — jsachs@wuwta.com
Jonathan Sachs on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachs-jonathan/
Jonathan Sachs on X — https://twitter.com/jonathansachs
Jonathan Sachs Phone — 415-585-4695
WUWTA — https://getwuwta.com/
WUWTA Address — 435 Pacific Ave, Ste 350, San Francisco, CA 94133
WUWTA Phone — 855-507-2753
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Liver disorders affect oral surgery greatly, and in this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Andrew Jenzer joins us to do a medicine review of liver disorders. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the function of the liver, how bile flows through the body, liver function tests, the different kinds of liver damage, and how the gallbladder affects the liver. We also discuss a couple of interesting liver disorders before Andrew tells us how patients with liver dysfunction are evaluated and managed by oral surgeons. Finally, our guest does a review of medication used to treat liver dysfunction patients and their side effects and even reminds us to be conservative with medication for patients with moderate to severe liver damage. To hear all this and so much more, press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Andrew Jenzer.
- The functions of the liver, what bile is, and how it flows through the body.
- The dangers of asymptomatic jaundice.
- What increases unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin levels.
- Liver function tests, what they include, and what they indicate.
- The different types of liver damage that can occur and elevations indicating liver injury.
- How gallbladder blockages affect the liver and bile movements.
- Cirrhosis, the categories of it, and what happens when it occurs.
- Andrew tells us about the interesting disorder, hepatic encephalopathy, and how it’s treated.
- How patients with liver dysfunction are evaluated and managed by oral health professionals.
- A review of medication that can be used for liver dysfunction patients and their side effects.
- The importance of being conservative with medicine for moderate to severe liver dysfunction.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email Address — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://www.healthgrades.com/dentist/dr-andrew-jenzer-xylmd8r
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Doing your residency as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon can be incredibly challenging. You’re required to work long hours and deal with stressful hospital environments, all while trying to master an endless array of tasks and lessons. But it can also be a deeply fulfilling time, especially when you are able to form lasting connections with co-residents and pursue your unique clinical interests. Joining us today to share their pro tips for succeeding in residency are Drs. Sebastian Graca, Benjamin Palla, and Steven Licht, all of whom are currently in their final year as chief residents in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Tuning in, you’ll hear them share their expert advice on excelling in your first year of residency, the importance of building strong relationships with co-residents, and the benefits of choosing a busy residency program. They emphasize the importance of asking questions and mastering fundamentals while finding ways to decompress outside of residency. The discussion also covers key areas like effective communication, selecting the right program, finding your niche within oral surgery, and even the art of how to make a spectacular roast video! Whether you're about to start your residency or intrigued by the world of oral surgery, this episode provides a wealth of insights to enrich your journey. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of residency success, communication, and camaraderie, and launch your oral surgery adventure with confidence!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Meet today’s guests, Drs. Sebastian Graca, Benjamin Palla and Steven Licht.
- Tips on how to excel during your first year of residency.
- The most challenging aspects of residency and advice on how to adapt.
- Learning how to communicate effectively with co-residents.
- How to pick a residency program where you’ll get plenty of experience in the cases you’re interested in.
- The value of getting along with fellow residents and supporting one another.
- Effective ways to teach less experienced residents.
- How to balance fulfilling your requirements while ensuring younger residents get their necessary clinical experience.
- The benefits of attending a very busy residency program.
- Residency as an opportunity to find your niche.
- A reminder not to take things personally as a resident.
- Details on the impressive roast video that their team of residents created.
- Sebastian, Benjamin, and Steven answer our rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Sebastian Graca — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-graca-dmd-ab710a73/
Sebastian’s email — spgraca2@uic.edu
Dr. Steven Licht — https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-licht-dmd-45763564/
Steven’s email — slicht7@uic.edu
Dr. Benjamin Palla — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-palla-a563a4112/
Benjamin’s email — palla1@uic.edu
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dry socket, also known as alveolar osteitis, is a painful condition that can occur after tooth extraction. It is characterized by the partial or total loss of the blood clot that forms in the socket after tooth extraction, leading to exposure of the underlying bone and nerve endings. This condition can cause severe pain and discomfort. In this episode, we focus on the pathogenesis, etiology, prevention, and treatment of dry socket with Dr. Jake Stucki (brother of Dr. Grant Stucki), an oral maxillofacial surgery resident in Cleveland at The Case School of Dental Medicine. In our conversation, we discuss the causes of dry socket and possible prevention strategies. We delve into the role of bacteria, poor oral hygiene, surgical trauma, and smoking in its development. We also touch on medications and anatomical factors contributing to this condition, alongside valuable approaches for reducing the risk and managing dry socket. We also highlight seminal work on the subject and provide listeners with key insights from the articles to help them stay ahead of the latest research. Join us for an in-depth and engaging discussion on dry socket, and gain a wealth of knowledge with Dr. Jake Stucki!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introduction and brief background to today’s special guest, Dr. Jake Stucki.
- Dr. Jake Stucki provides an overview of alveolar osteitis and its symptoms.
- Reasons why dry socket is difficult to diagnose.
- What symptoms patients can expect when experiencing dry socket.
- Steps to distinguish dry socket from inflammation in the socket.
- The main causes of dry socket and how to prevent it from happening.
- Discover the role of bacteria in the development of alveolar osteitis.
- Explore the link between poor oral hygiene and the incidence of dry socket.
- Learn how surgical trauma can induce the development of alveolar osteitis.
- How the mechanical and chemical aspects of smoking can create dry socket.
- Medications linked to higher occurrences of alveolar osteitis in patients.
- Anatomical and age considerations for the onset of dry socket.
- Approaches for reducing the risk of alveolar osteitis in patients.
- Valuable insights into managing and treating dry socket.
- Recommendations for movies, books, and more!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jake Stucki — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
Dr. Jake Stucki — jakestucki@gmail.com
The Case School of Dental Medicine — https://case.edu/dental/
'Alveolar Osteitis: A Review of Current Concepts’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32348729/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/
Rick and Morty — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2861424/
Think Again — https://www.amazon.com/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Running an oral surgery practice can be grueling work, which is why it’s so important to include partners who will help you build a robust practice that can function optimally for years to come. Joining us today to discuss the powerful impact of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) on oral and maxillofacial surgery practices, is Dr. Paul Shrivers, MD, DMD. We talk with Paul about his residency experiences, how he came to specialize, and his early interest in neck oncology. He shares what he learned about the many benefits of using NPs and PAs in surgeons’ practices, their impressive flexibility, and how their roles can be expanded beyond training assistants, like helping with patient care and administrative burdens. Paul also shares his advice for dental students considering a fellowship, why he wants to dispel the notion that you need to be an academic surgeon, and how to choose something that is going to be consistent with your career goals and work-life integration. To learn more about the impact of NPs and PAs on surgery practices and how to ensure longevity for your practice, be sure to tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Get to know today’s guest, Dr. Paul Shivers.
- Paul’s residency, his interest in neck oncology, and how he came to specialize.
- The role of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) in oral surgery.
- Growing practices with limited resources and the powerful impact of NPs and PAs.
- How NPs and PAs can help residents get the most out of their residency.
- An overview of the flexibility of NPs and PAs.
- The expanded role they can have beyond training assistants.
- How they can help with patient care and delegation.
- The benefits of using NPs and PAs in surgeons’ practices.
- Paul’s one-year fellowship at UVA and what the experience was like for him.
- Why he wants to dispel the notion that you need to be an academic surgeon.
- His advice to anyone thinking about a fellowship: get involved early and often.
- Paul answers our rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Paul's email — pshivers@med.umich.edu
Paul Shivers MD, DMD at Michigan Medicine — https://www.uofmhealth.org/profile/1972913382/paul-l-shivers-md-dmd
Bill Simmons sports podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bill-simmons-podcast/id1043699613
Revisionist History — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revisionist-history/id1119389968
The Rewatchables — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rewatchables/id1268527882
Resident Series: Osteomyelitis (with Dr. Benjamin Hechler) — https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/resident-series-osteomyelitis-with-dr-benjamin-hechler/id1535284898?i=1000580659795
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of oral and maxillofacial surgery with Dr. Naushad Edibam. Join us as we explore a critical topic in the field: the potential risks associated with self-reported allergies to clindamycin during implant procedures. Dr. Edibam, a renowned expert in oral surgery, shares his expertise and research findings, shedding light on whether a patient's reported clindamycin allergy can influence the success or failure of dental implants. With a focus on evidence-based insights, we delve into the implications for practitioners and their patients. Hear about his latest research findings on the subject and the latest developments in implantology. Discover the potential risk factors, steps to follow for high-risk patients, common pitfalls, how to properly identify an allergy, and much more. Tune in to stay at the forefront of oral and maxillofacial surgery knowledge with Dr. Naushad Edibam!
Key Points From This Episode:
- We start by hearing about Dr. Edibam’s training and practice setup.
- Dr. Naushad Edibam shares what got him interested in the topic.
- An overview of the findings from his systematic review article.
- Reasons for the association of dental failure with administering clindamycin.
- Protocol for identifying genuine medical penicillin allergies.
- Obvious signs of high-risk patients and the steps to follow.
- The underlying reasons why clindamycin may be a cause for concern.
- Alternatives to administering clindamycin to patients.
- Essential recommendations and advice for administering antibiotics.
- We discuss whether antibiotics are needed for implant patients.
- His approach to administering antibiotics to patients.
- Gaps, data limitations, and where more research is needed.
- Possible ways to reduce the potential of implant failure.
- Our usual rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Naushad Edibam — https://www.stamfordoms.com/p/oral-surgeon-Stamford-CT-Naushad-Edibam-DMD-p20861.asp
Dr. Naushad Edibam Email — nedibam@stamfordoms.com
NCBI - WWW Error Blocked Diagnostic — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37102260/
AME'S Dental College and Hospital — https://www.amesdentalcollege.com/
Buddha's Brain — https://www.amazon.com/Buddhas-Brain-audiobook/dp/B004CDDLBG/
Ahsoka — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622776/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Advancements in AI are impacting industries across the world. But how can AI be used by oral maxillofacial surgeons to elevate their profession as a whole? And how can these tools refine communication within your practice? Joining us today to answer these questions, and more, is return guest, Dr. Dexter Mattox, Founder and CEO of IMvision Dental. Today’s conversation focuses primarily on Loom, a video messaging tool that helps you communicate through instantly shareable videos, by providing a comprehensive breakdown of how this tool can be used to transform your communication systems. Discover the many ways that Loom can help you run your practice more effectively, from helping you build a knowledge base to simplifying onboarding and outsourcing. Dr. Mattox also unpacks the concept of AI alignment, the latest updates in AI that you should look out for, plus an overview of new capabilities you can expect from Loom’s upcoming features. For oral maxillofacial surgeons eager to elevate their communication strategies and embrace the future, this episode is a treasure trove of insights for leveraging Loom's potential. Dive in and fortify your practice with these technological advancements!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome back to return guest, Dr. Dexter Mattox.
- The definition of AI alignment: ensuring AI systems act in a way that is beneficial to humans and in accordance with human values.
- Why oral maxillofacial surgeons should familiarize themselves with AI tools.
- AI advancements in image editing, chatbots, and internal communication.
- How to use Loom effectively in your practice as an oral maxillofacial surgeon.
- Using Loom for video recording, sharing information, and employee onboarding.
- Loom’s ease of use and how it can help you maximize your time.
- How Loom can help you build a knowledge base of FAQs for others to refer to.
- Loom’s integration capabilities and why it’s useful as a standalone application.
- An overview of the costs associated with using Loom.
- Using AI for transcript analysis, content generation, and streamlining research.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dexter Mattox Email — dexter@imvisiondental.com
Dr. Dexter Mattox on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dexter-mattox-dmd-md-39b57b25b/
Dr. Dexter Mattox on X — https://twitter.com/IMvision__DentalDental
IMvision Dental — https://imvisiondental.com/
IMvision Dental on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/imvision-dental/people/
IMvision Dental on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095521750038
IMvision Dental on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@imvisiondental
IMvision Dental on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzCioYKD9TofWoS57Bss6hg
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin – https://www.klsmartin.com/
Today, we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Ganter, a board-certified periodontal and implant surgeon, and Dr. Robert McNeill, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, who share office space at The Dental Specialists Surgical Specialists in Garland, Texas. They also share a high-energy, community-focused YouTube channel called Between Two Teeth (an homage to Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis), where they interview colleagues, friends, and other leaders in organized dentistry. In April 2023, Bob and Stephanie joined a team of doctors, EMTs, and operations and finance professionals on a 10-day journey that would take them just outside the Ukraine border on a dental mission trip. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, they offer some insight into their service-focused motivations for making the trip, the practical realities of mission trips like these, and the soft skills required to work with limited resources in such a challenging environment. This uplifting and inspiring conversation emphasizes the importance of getting out of your comfort zone as a practitioner, enjoying the journey without fixating on the destination, and the profound and often untold impact you can have on others. Tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The service-focused mindset that prompted Bob and Stephanie’s mission trip to Poland.
- How this trip pushed both of them out of their comfort zones as practitioners.
- Insight into Between Two Teeth and their message: connect, discover, inspire.
- Reasons that working non-stop isn’t an element of what Bob calls “a life well-lived.”
- The kinds of patients they served and the procedures they performed in Poland.
- Ways that you can get involved and help people if you can’t be boots on the ground.
- Practical advice on equipment and licensing for those who want to make a difference.
- How Bob and Stephanie were impacted emotionally by the people they met in Poland.
- Opportunities to serve internationally and locally and how to access them.
- Parting words of wisdom, recommended reads, and favorite films from today’s guests.
- A reminder that we aren’t learning and growing as practitioners if everything is easy!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Between Two Teeth — https://b2teeth.com/
The Dental Specialists Surgical Specialists — https://www.dfwdentalimplants.com/
Between Two Teeth on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/B2teeth/
Between Two Teeth on Youtube — https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTwoTeeth
Dr. Stephanie Ganter on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganterddsms
Dr. Robert McNeill on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobddsmd/
Dr. Robert McNeill Email — bobddsmd@gmail.com
American Dental Association — https://www.ada.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin – https://www.klsmartin.com/
Dr. Benjamin Hechler returns for another engaging episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, an accomplished OMS practitioner based in North Carolina. We're excited to welcome him back as we delve into today's topic, benign aggressive lesions. In our discussion today, Dr. Hechler speaks to what sets an aggressive lesion apart and the different categories of lesions, both official and unofficial. He proceeds to highlight crucial principles in managing aggressive lesions, such as the importance of obtaining a comprehensive patient history, essential imaging considerations, and the most important principle to remember when obtaining a biopsy. We also look at four key radiographic features to be aware and Dr. Hechlers takes us through an overview of Ameloblastoma; what it is, the treatment, and the management. Furthermore, he discusses vascular anomalies, how he differentiates treatment for venous malformations versus AVMs, and shares insights on different lesions including those seen in the TMJ and benign fibro-osseous lesions. Be sure not to miss out on this episode if you are interested in hearing more about how Dr. Hechler approaches the diagnosis, treatment, and management of benign aggressive lesions as an OMS.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to our guest and today’s topic of conversation: benign aggressive lesions.
- Dr. Hechler speaks to what sets an “aggressive” lesion apart.
- An instance, regarding a lesion, that should “prick your ears” according to Dr. Hechler.
- We discuss the different categories of lesions, both official and unofficial.
- His thoughts on the types of aggressive lesions OMS see more regularly.
- Principles of aggressive lesion management: a broad overview.
- Why taking a complete patient (or lesion) history is essential.
- The most important principle to remember when obtaining a biopsy.
- We discuss the process of biopsying vascular lesions: aspirate.
- A look at four key points of radiographic features to be aware of.
- Dr. Hechler talks about Ameloblastoma: what it is, the treatment, and the management.
- Ameloblastoma demographics and whether it's commonly associated with an impacted tooth.
- How he treats the venous malformation differently than the AVM.
- The various aggressive TMJ lesions seen in OMS.
- He highlights some of the benign fibro-osseous lesions we may see in practice.
- How he approaches (sometimes multiple) recurrences of lesions.
- He shares thoughts on the future of benign aggressive lesion treatments.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Benjamin Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Dr. Benjamin Heckler Email — benhechler@gmail.com
ISSVA classification of vascular malformations — https://www.issva.org/UserFiles/file/ISSVA-Classification-2018.pdf
AAOMS Annual Meeting — https://www.aaoms.org/meetings-exhibitions/annual-meeting/105th-annual-meeting
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In this episode, we focus on improving patient care and the steps to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes through the lens of closed claim cases. To help us unpack the main takeaways from today’s closed claim cases review, we welcome back Dr. Ben Hechler, who provides an expert opinion on the cases covered. We kick things off with the story of a 33-year-old male patient suffering from mouth and tooth pain, initially diagnosed with periodontitis, and the unfortunate extraction mishap that followed. Next, we explore the nuances of communication breakdowns, referral processes, and the critical importance of patient consultation based on this real-life case. Dr. Hechler and Dr. Stucki delve into why the entire dental team needs to be on the same page concerning diagnosis and treatment. Moving forward, we examine another compelling case involving a 12-year-old female scheduled for a routine root canal procedure, which takes an unexpected and tragic turn due to an anesthesia complication. Delve into the complexities of assigning responsibility in cases like these, with a focus on the anesthesiologist's role and the importance of teamwork and hierarchy in the operating room. To ensure you don’t suffer the same mistakes when treating your patients, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome back to Dr. Ben Hechler and an overview of today’s topic.
- The first case: a 33-year-old male patient with mouth and tooth pain diagnosed with periodontitis and an extraction mishap.
- Issues regarding communication, referral processes, and patient consultation from our first case.
- Why it is vital that the entire dental team is on the same page regarding diagnosis and treatment.
- Steps to take if a patient does not have a referral note or other important medical records.
- Highlights of the gaps that currently exist in communication regarding patient care.
- The next case: a 12-year-old female scheduled for a root canal and a tragic anesthesia complication.
- Reasons why the blame falls largely on the anesthesiologist, from the previous case.
- Dr. Ben Hechler shares how he would have handled the case with the anesthesia complication.
- Closing comments and what Dr. Stucki is currently reading and watching.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Hu-Friedy Double-Sided Mirrors — https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/mirrors
Impractical Jokers — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2100976/
The Worthy Mind — https://www.amazon.com/Worthy-Mind-Transform-Strengthen-Self-Worth/dp/1728250277/
The Mountain Is You — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WXLQM7J
Attached — https://www.amazon.com/Attached-audiobook/dp/B07ZJW6DWR/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Completing a fellowship requires major time and resource commitments, but for many, the benefits in terms of knowledge, expertise, and career opportunities outweigh the investment.
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of craniofacial surgery and fellowship opportunities with Dr. Robert Weiss, a distinguished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Kansas City. Dr. Weiss shares his journey, from childhood to joining the Facial Surgery Group, and reveals what motivated his specialization in pediatric craniofacial surgery. Discover the significant role his fellowship played in shaping his career, the challenges of balancing family life with fellowship demands, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Gain insights into the post-fellowship landscape and career opportunities, and hear some practical advice for those considering a fellowship. For an informative conversation to help you navigate the fellowship pathway with Dr. Robert Weiss, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Weiss’ life growing up, his education, and the Facial Surgery Group.
- What made him want to specialize in pediatric craniofacial surgery.
- Fellowship opportunities and his Craniofacial Fellowship experience.
- The focus and scope of Dr. Weiss’ practice (and his plans for the future.)
- Balancing the demands of family with the demands of his fellowship.
- The biggest lessons Dr. Weiss learned from his fellowship experience.
- Skills and unique experiences that make a fellowship valuable.
- Common reasons people hesitate to take a fellowship opportunity.
- Insights into the challenges that come with doing a fellowship.
- Life after the fellowship: career opportunities and the path to surgery.
- A look at Dr. Weiss’ experience and approach to patient care.
- Advice and recommendations for those interested in a fellowship.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Robert Weiss on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-weiss-ii-dds-md-622095231/
Facial Surgery Group — https://bestoralsurgerykc.com/
Dr. Robert Weiss Email —
Florida Craniofacial Institute — https://flcranio.com/
50 Landmark Papers Every Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Should Know — https://www.amazon.com/Landmark-Papers-Maxillofacial-Surgeon-Should/dp/0367210525
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
After years of hard work and dedication, many medical professionals fail to make the most of the relatively good salary that they make, falling victim to poor financial decisions by the time retirement comes along. Today’s guest, Marshall Weintraub, is here to explain that with proper planning, money should not be an issue for any medical graduate. Marshall is a Certified Financial Planner and Analyst who focuses on helping young medical professionals better understand and manage their money. Our guest shares advice on some insurance basics to consider, how to go about investing as a young doctor, why living within your means is non-negotiable, and everything you need to know about Roth IRAs. Marshall also has feedback for those who believe that tax funds are a waste of time, and he offers up his book, Financial Planning Basics for Doctors as one of four note-worthy resources for financial planning. You’ll also learn about finding the perfect financial advisor before our guest tackles our rapid-fire questions, and some of his answers may surprise you!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing financial advisor, Marshall Weintraub, and his professional background.
- Marshall’s advice for graduating medical residents who want to plan their financial future.
- Some insurance basics to consider.
- His investing recommendations for young doctors.
- Getting help with budgeting and living within your means.
- Marshall’s detailed explanation of a Roth IRA, and how to know if this is your best option.
- His retort to those who say that you shouldn’t invest in any tax funds.
- What he thinks about financial planning for education.
- Financial Planning Basics for Doctors, and other helpful resources for financial planning.
- The perfect fit: how to find a financial advisor that suits your needs.
- Marshall answers our rapid-fire questions, including the best book that he’s ever read.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Marshall Weintraub on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-weintraub-cfa-cfp%C2%AE-14164925/
Finity Group — https://www.thefinitygroup.com/
Financial Planning Basics for Doctors — https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Planning-Basics-Doctors-Personal/dp/1480872113
FINRA BrokerCheck — https://brokercheck.finra.org/
The Big Short (Book) — https://www.amazon.com/Big-Short-Inside-Doomsday-Machine/dp/0393338827
The Big Short (Movie) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596363/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Where do oral medicine specialists fit in the world of oral surgery? Here on the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast is the oral medicine specialist, Dr. Hayley Vatcher to answer this question! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Hayley’s career, the process of becoming an oral medicine specialist, the types of patients she gets, what treatment she offers, how she treats TMB, all about autoimmune conditions she sees and how she treats them, and so much more! We even delve into some interesting topics such as the emotional factors involved in oral conditions and how diet plays a role in health conditions. Finally, our guest answers our rapid-fire questions. You don’t want to miss this one so press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm introduction to today’s guest, Dr. Hayley Vatcher.
- Hayley tells us about what led her to oral medicine and what her practice setup is like now.
- Where she fits into oral surgery as an oral medicine specialist.
- The types of patients Hayley gets and the treatments she offers.
- The different ways Hayley treats TMB and the main contributing factor that may cause it.
- The emotional factors in oral medicine and why Haley uses animal-assisted therapy.
- Autoimmune conditions she sees (like Sjogren’s syndrome) and how she treats them.
- How much diet plays a role in autoimmune conditions and other medical conditions.
- Hayley talks about the process of becoming an oral medicine specialist.
- Hayley shares the best book she’s read this year.
- Why exercise is so beneficial for Haley’s oral medicine career.
- Hayley shares her favorite movies and TV series and her favorite quote.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Hayley Vatcher Email Address — hvatcher@gmail.com
Dr. Hayley Vatcher on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvatcher/
Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery — https://www.charlestonoralandfacialsurgery.com/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/
The Plant Paradox — https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Paradox-Dangers-Healthy-Disease/dp/006242713X/
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology — https://www.amazon.com/Oral-Maxillofacial-Pathology-Brad-Neville/dp/0323789811/ref
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Zygomatic implants are not yet commonplace for all practitioners. Dr. Solomon Poyourow is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practising in Southern California, and he joins us to share his insights on the various techniques and tips to master the process. Tuning in, you’ll hear what initially sparked his interest in zygomatic implants and some helpful tools he used to build his knowledge on the subject. We explore the value of 3D models, how to use them, and how to create one before Dr. Poyourow draws our attention to the pterygoid implant osteotome and its pivotal influence on the procedure. He also introduces listeners to a number of other essential tools and explains why it is beneficial to use the services of an anaesthetist for this particular technique. Touching on steroid usage and exceptions for diabetic patients, Dr. Poyourow lists important considerations and offers his prediction for the future of zygomatic implants. Join us today to hear all this and more from today’s highly knowledgeable guest!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Poyourow’s experience with zygomatic implants and what sparked his interest in them.
- Navigating the challenge of getting an implant in the pre-molar position.
- Helpful tools on the path to mastering this procedure, including video content.
- What Dr. Poyourow gained from the two-day cadaver head course he partook in.
- Why he recommends printing your own 3D model and how you can have one created.
- The useful addition of a pterygoid implant osteotome and where to acquire one.
- Corresponding number of drills for different implants.
- Potential complications and how to prevent them.
- An additional instrument: the diamond-cutting burr, and how to use it.
- Why it can be valuable to bring in an anaesthetist before the procedure.
- Costing and pricing structures and what to factor in.
- Post-op medication and preventing infection.
- Why it’s so useful to have a zygoma hand-piece in procedures like this.
- Approaching steroid dosages for patients and those with diabetes.
- Why it is important for an implant not to be too close to any of the cortices.
- Another important consideration regarding the bone.
- Dr. Poyourow’s predictions for the future of zygomatic implants.
- A recommendation for a book series that he loves by Michael Connelly.
- Speculating as to whether or not David Goggins would behave differently if he was a doctor.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Solomon Poyourow on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomon-poyourow-8b22668/
Dr. Solomon Poyourow Email — drsdds@gmail.com
Zygomatic Implants — https://www.amazon.com/Zygomatic-Implants-Anatomy-Guided-Carlos-Aparicio/dp/1850972257
Noris Medical — https://norismedical.com/
Michael Connelly — https://www.michaelconnelly.com/
David Goggins — https://davidgoggins.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
All humans are gifted with creativity; some are just able to express theirs more than others. And for oral surgeons, creativity is a vital part of their toolkit. But what other parallels can be drawn between art and oral surgery? Joining us today to show us why art and oral surgery are more similar than we may think is entrepreneur, painter, author, and oral surgeon Dr. Christopher Brown. Dr. Brown has made several movies and has written numerous novels, mostly about Renaissance art and religion, and he shares how he became immersed in art and why he reveres the Renaissance creatives high above everyone else. Our guest walks us through his painting process and why it mattered to him to prove Dan Brown wrong before diving into how da Vinci portrayed religion, how art has influenced his work as a surgeon, and other noteworthy similarities between oral surgeons and artists. We hope you enjoy this Everyday Oral Surgery venture into the fun and surreal.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Christopher Brown as he shares his work history and current practice setup.
- Dr. Brown explains his background in painting and art and his love for the Renaissance.
- The ins and outs of his Dali and da Vinci reimaginings; trying to prove Dan Brown wrong.
- What a closer look at da Vinci’s paintings reveals (The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa).
- Debunking The Vitruvian Man and exploring da Vinci’s religious works.
- How Dr. Brown maintains equilibrium between his work, passion, and life.
- Examining how art has influenced the way he goes about his work as a surgeon.
- His favorite pieces of literature from the past two years.
- How many artists are highly intellectual and multifaceted (just like surgeons).
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Christopher Brown on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-brown-2024598/
Dr. Christopher Brown Email — docchbrown@aol.com
Dr. Christopher Brown Books — https://www.leonardobooks.com/
The Da Vinci Code — https://danbrown.com/the-davinci-code/
What Dreams May Come — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120889/
Leonardo da Vinci — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leonardo-da-Vinci
Salvador Dali — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Salvador-Dali
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — https://www.unc.edu/
The University of Connecticut Health Center — https://health.uconn.edu/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The endocrine system consists of a network of glands and organs throughout the body and is responsible for a range of bodily functions. Through the release of particular hormones, the endocrine system provides signals for organs and tissue that tell them what to do and how to function. As a result, endocrine disorders, such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism, are often quite complex and need to be given special care and attention by healthcare providers. For today’s episode, we welcome back Dr. Andrew Jenzer to talk about endocrine disorders and how to manage these conditions when treating patients as an oral maxillofacial surgeon. Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Jenzer provide a detailed breakdown of common endocrine disorders, like diabetes, and how to manage complications that might arise from these disease states. Dr. Jenzer unpacks the differences between type one and type two diabetes, how to assess patients on a case-by-case basis, and what to consider when treating them. He also discusses the symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and the physiology of the thyroid and shares his advice for avoiding unnecessary supplementation of steroids. For a comprehensive breakdown of the most common endocrine disorders, the symptoms associated with them, and what to bear in mind when treating patients, be sure to tune in and hear all of Dr. Jenzer’s pertinent observations and insights!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introduction today’s topic: endocrine disorders and management.
- A comprehensive breakdown of type one and type two diabetes as endocrine disorders.
- Questions to ask patients about how well-controlled their diabetes is.
- Instructions on managing a patient based on their blood sugar.
- Diagnostic tests that definitively diagnose diabetes.
- Insight into how to manage diabetes.
- An overview of the negative scenarios that can occur in a patient with diabetes.
- When and how severe dehydration occurs in diabetic patients.
- Instructions on how to rehydrate patients and the recommended fluids to use.
- The similarities and differences between Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) and how to address and treat them.
- A warning on the rare possibility of cerebral edema in patients with DKA or HSS.
- Ensuring you do due diligence on any medications your patient may be on.
- Why it’s always recommended that you consult your patient’s endocrinologist.
- Why patients will sometimes have more than one endocrine disorder to be managed.
- Information on steroids and how to avoid unnecessary supplementation for patients with endocrine disorders.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Medicine Review: Cardiology (with Dr. Andrew Jenzer) — https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/medicine-review-cardiology-with-dr-andrew-jenzer/id1535284898?i=1000614877276
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin Bien Air implantology — https://www.klsmartin.com/en-na/products/power-systems/bien-air/
KLS Martin Headlights MedLED® — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/products/headlights/
KLS Martin Surgical instruments for dental and oral surgery — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/products/surgical-instruments/instruments-for-dental-and-oral-surgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Or
Denial and avoidance are common reactions to experiencing a failure, but these actions might only serve to make things worse for you. Dealing with failure in a responsible, proactive manner is an important life skill for all humans to have, and even more so for those with a scalpel in their hands. Now, you may consider him as our resident co-host or maybe our most frequent guest. In either case, Dr. Ben Hechler is back with more expert tips and tricks, this time on how to better navigate failure as an oral maxillofacial surgeon. We discuss Dr. Ben’s coping mechanisms and other healthy ways of dealing with failure, why it’s vital to have adequate protocols in place for overcoming surgical complications, how your daily activities (including what you eat) influence your ability to cope with failure, and why we all need to avoid denial and accept responsibility when things don’t go out way. Excellent communication is an important aspect of handling failure as it builds trust with patients and provides a platform for your colleagues to help you wherever they can, and using failure as motivation for improvement is a sure way to prevent blaming others and indeed yourself. After assessing how failure plays out in gender roles and why there’s this distinction in the first place, we hear about Ben and Grant’s favorite movies and series before ending with some valuable lessons on failure as taught by Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Ben Hechler as he shares his initial thoughts on failure as an OMS.
- Coping mechanisms: how to accept and deal with failure.
- Why it’s important to develop a system or protocol for dealing with complications.
- How daily life activities can influence the way you deal with failure at work.
- Avoiding denial and accepting responsibility.
- Why surgeons may be traumatized after complications, and how their colleagues can help.
- The second victim, professional burnout, and using failure as motivation for improvement.
- How OMS failure plays out within gender roles.
- A brief outro: Ben and Grant’s favorite things to watch in their downtime.
- What Michael Jordan and LeBron James teach us about overcoming failure.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Blue Cross North Carolina — https://www.bluecrossnc.com/
‘Complications: acknowledging, managing, and coping with human error’ — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5583051/
Crime and Punishment — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7144.Crime_and_Punishment
‘Combating professional burnout’ — https://www.joms.org/article/S0278-2391(84)80004-X/fulltext
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome back to Everyday Oral Surgery as we bring you an episode inspired by the July/August ’23 edition of AAOMS Today. As ever, we are thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Medical Director of Blue Cross, North Carolina, Dr. Ben Hechler. Ben relays his initial thoughts on itinerant surgery before diving into its definition (and the importance of understanding it), and why defining itinerant surgery is an extremely technical process. We also examine the problems related to itinerant surgery and proximity, why AAOMS has taken a hard stance on certain regulations, the difficulties of being a surgeon operating in multiple offices, and what a surgeon’s responsibilities are in post-care follow-ups and communication. To end, we explore what you should be wary of regarding moonlighting in residency and why itinerant surgery has become a common trend that will likely continue.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome back to one of our favorite liaisons, Dr Ben Hechler.
- Where we got our inspiration for today’s topic: AAOMS Today.
- Ben’s first thoughts on OMS itinerant surgery and why it matters to understand its definition.
- Exploring the technicalities behind defining itinerant surgery.
- Why general proximity to accredited itinerant surgeons (in accredited facilities) is a concern.
- Explaining the reasoning behind some of the strict, AAOMS-implemented regulations.
- Complications that may arise as a surgeon who operates in multiple offices.
- Discussing post-care and a surgeon’s responsibility in follow-ups and communication.
- Moonlighting in residency: what to be wary of.
- Why itinerant surgery is becoming more common and why this trend will likely continue.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Blue Cross North Carolina — https://www.bluecrossnc.com/
AAOMS Today— https://www.aaoms.org/site/member-login
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
There is no doubt that as a society, we are now fully immersed in the AI era. And whilst AI adoption may be slow and tentative, today’s guest is here to explain why everyone in dentistry should be embracing AI with haste! Dexter Mattox, DMD, DD, is the Founder and CEO of IMvision Dental, and after walking us through his professional history and current practice setup, Dr. Dexter dives deep into how AI and other new technologies can help oral surgeons in their practices. We learn about the wonders of Text Blaze and Chat GPT as they pertain to note-taking, how AI can be used both at the office and at home, safety concerns around AI and online security in general, and where to look if you want to start investing in the AI space. As ever, we end this episode with quick-fire questions for our guest as we find out about his favorite book, sport, quote, television program, and university experience.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing the Founder and CEO of IMvision Dental, Dexter Mattox, DMD, MD.
- Dr. Dexter’s professional background and current practice setup.
- His daily undertakings aside from his usual practice obligations.
- How AI and new technology can help oral surgeons in their practices.
- Our guest explains how Text Blaze and ChatGPT are changing the note-taking landscape.
- Helpful resources for implementing new technologies that Dexter has made available online.
- Other ways that he uses AI at work and in life.
- His favorite text-to-speech AI tools, and why he still prefers to type.
- Exploring the safety concerns of AI and online security in general.
- Some things to look forward to from some of the big players in AI.
- Why NVIDIA is a good place to start if you want to invest in the AI space.
- Dr. Dexter answers our rapid-fire questions as he explains his passion for Pickleball.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dexter Mattox Email — dexter@imvisiondental.com
Dr. Dexter Mattox on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dexter-mattox-dmd-md-39b57b25b/
Dr. Dexter Mattox on X — https://twitter.com/IMvision__DentalDental
IMvision Dental — https://imvisiondental.com/
IMvision Dental on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/imvision-dental/people/
IMvision Dental on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095521750038
IMvision Dental on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@imvisiondental
IMvision Dental on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzCioYKD9TofWoS57Bss6hg
Case Western Reserve University — https://case.edu/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
One of the most important aspects of being a medical professional is reviewing your past cases (especially those involving complications) and studying public records of complications so that you are constantly improving the quality of care that you provide to your patients. To help us further explore this topic, we are joined once again by the Medical Director of Blue Cross, North Carolina, Dr. Ben Hechler. Our first case is about a middle-aged male who experienced laryngospasms after receiving anaesthesia and ultimately, passed away. Dr. Ben hones in on the main learning points from this case including the safety of sedation, common ailments that are often overlooked, and how he would treat laryngospasms. After briefly touching on the importance of being aware of EMS response times in your area, we get into our second case regarding a patient who received a $2.7 million settlement after being negligently operated on for an arterio-venous malformation (AVM). Dr. Ben describes the clinical findings that are common to AVM and how he would treat it, what you can do when you have a clash of professional opinions with your colleague, other AVM scenarios to consider, and reiterating why you should always document your rationale and perform reviews of your own cases. Plus, if you are a new OMS graduate, be sure to speak to your KLS Martin representative for some amazing once-off specials!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome back to Dr. Ben Hechler as Dr. Stucki explains the importance of case reviews.
- Diving straight into the first case study of a middle-aged male who spasmed after induction.
- The main learning points (and medical reminders) from our first case, according to Dr. Ben.
- Discussing issues of safety regarding sedation, anesthesia, and general drug administration.
- Our guest explains what can be done to mitigate safety concerns before surgery.
- Why obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypertension are often overlooked.
- How Dr. Ben treats laryngospasms, and what to keep in mind when dealing with the issue.
- Why it’s always good to know the average EMS response time in your area.
- Our second case is about an AVM patient who was negligently operated on.
- Dr. Ben explains what went wrong with the patient who eventually received a $2.7 million settlement.
- Clinical findings that you can expect from arterio-venous malformations (AVM).
- How he treats AVMs, and what you can do when there’s a clash of professional opinions.
- The difference between confirmed and suspected AVMs, and other scenarios to consider.
- Reiterating the importance of documenting your rationale and performing case reviews.
- If you are a fresh OMS graduate, speak to your KLS Martin rep for incredible once-off specials.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today we are joined once again by OMS Dr. Justin Evanson, practicing out of Denver, CO. Dr. Evanson is here to talk about using equipment in practice that can improve not only your posture and vision, but that of your patients too. We thought it would be a great idea to do a brief podcast on the usage of loupes and headlights. Disclaimer, this may or may not be a controversial topic because we know not all OMSs make use of these tools! Join the conversation as we share our thoughts on using loupes, loupes lights, navigating prescription glasses, headlights, and battery packs. If you find yourself currently struggling with back pain or simply looking to make tweaks to your practicing habits, be sure to tune in to this episode and hear how a combination of equipment and weight training changed the game for Dr. Evanson and his experience with back pain.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Our topic: equipment that can improve posture and vision.
- Why Dr. Evanson uses loupes.
- Some of the benefits of using loupes (especially one with a light).
- The types of procedures Dr. Evanson uses his loupes for.
- We discuss different loupes specifications and costing.
- Navigating prescription glasses and loupes.
- Sutures and loupes and navigating the small vision field.
- We talk about adjustments and their effect on posture and neck pain.
- Our thoughts on loupes lights, headlights, and battery packs.
- A thought on how loupes can help patients maintain good posture during procedures.
- Other tools Dr. Evanson has seen in his years of practice: lighted retractors and saddle chairs.
- How weight training has changed the game for Dr. Evanson’s back pain.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Justin Evanson on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-evanson-209a5138/
Dr. Justin Evanson Email — justinevanson@gmail.com
Pacific Dental Services — https://www.pacificdentalservices.com/
Designs for Vision — https://www.designsforvision.com/
AAOMS — https://www.aaoms.org/meetings-exhibitions/exhibitors/2023-annual-meeting
Orascopic — https://www.orascoptic.com/
Orascopic XL Endeavour Light — orascoptic.com/en-uk/endeavour-xl
LumaDent — https://www.lumadent.com/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin Headlights — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/products/headlights/
Starting Strength — https://startingstrength.com/
TRX Training — https://www.trxtraining.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Being a solo dentist in a small town offers a chance to be an essential healthcare provider in the community, build strong patient relationships, and experience professional growth. While it comes with its challenges, the experience can be personally and professionally gratifying for dentists who have a passion for community service and patient care. Joining us today to share his experience of working as a solo practitioner in a rural setting is Dr. Brad W. Ray, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon based at Plattsburgh Oral Surgery, PC in the North Country. We start by hearing about his OMFS training and professional career journey, from an overseas exchange program to working at prestigious institutions, and his overall approach to dentistry. Then, we unpack the nuances of working as a solo practitioner and what it takes to run a successful dental practice in a rural setting. We discuss Dr. Ray's patient-centric approach, the secrets to thriving in a small community, and his cutting-edge guided implant surgery method. Gain valuable insights into the Canadian dental surgery scene, implant protocols, 3D printing dental implants, essential advice for aspiring oral surgeons, and so much more! Tune in today as we unravel the solo dentist's success story in a small town with Dr. Brad W. Ray.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Background about Dr. Ray, his diverse training, and practice setup.
- What he enjoys most about his job: meeting new people.
- A look at his approach to onboarding patients.
- Benefits of creating a positive environment for patients.
- The secret to growing a dental practice in a small community.
- Differences in competition between urban and rural settings.
- Ups and downs of working as a solo practitioner in a rural setting.
- Dr. Ray's unique and cost-effective guided implant surgery method.
- Insights into his implant protocol and how he leverages 3D printing.
- Essential advice about patience and dedication for aspiring oral surgeons.
- An insider’s look at the Canadian dental surgery scene.
- Steps to becoming professionally recognized in Canada.
- Finding your niche in the dental profession.
- We end with a set of fun, rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Brad W. Ray on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-w-ray-b2125a57/
Dr. Brad W. Ray Email — dr.bradray@gmail.com
Plattsburgh Oral Surgery, PC — https://www.plattsburghoralsurgery.com/
McGill University — https://www.mcgill.ca/
SprintRay — https://sprintray.com
ICOMS 2023 – https://www.iaoms.org/education/icoms-2023-vancouver/
Good Night, and Good Luck — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433383/
KLS Martin (Promo Code: EOSSummer2023) — https://www.klsmartin.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Performing surgeries in a private office (as opposed to a hospital) requires a great deal of infrastructure. Joining us today to discuss the ins and outs of in-office orthognathic surgeries is Dr. Andy Loetscher of Atlanta Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implant Center. In this episode, we discover how his private office is set up to facilitate these surgeries and the benefits of performing them in-house for the continuity of care. Dr. Loetscher explains how he has streamlined his surgical techniques to reduce costs and improve efficiency and shares advice for young doctors aiming for a similar in-office surgical setup. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Loetscher's technique and experience in performing in-office orthognathic surgery, with bonus insights into anesthesia and plate selection.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Atlanta-based oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Andy Loetscher.
- Dr. Loetscher’s three main reasons for doing orthognathic surgery.
- How his private office is set up to facilitate orthognathic surgery.
- Why he prefers to use pure inhalation anesthesia when performing orthognathic surgeries.
- His preferred equipment and use of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) sponges for bone grafting.
- The benefits of doing orthognathic surgeries in his office instead of a hospital setting.
- Dr. Loetscher’s post-op regimen.
- The importance of having a skilled and well-trained team.
- How he has streamlined his surgical techniques to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- His experience treating sleep apnea patients with orthognathic surgery.
- Staffing and infrastructure challenges faced in the office.
- Dr. Loetscher’s advice for those aiming to perform complex surgeries in-office.
- He recounts a successfully-handled medical emergency during surgery.
- Why he advises using an anesthesiologist for more complex cases.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Andy Loetscher on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/atlantaoralsurgery/
Atlanta Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implant Center — https://www.jawimplant.com/
KLS Martin Bien-Air Special (Promo code: EOSSummer2023) —https://www.klsmartin.com/en-na/products/power-systems/bien-air/
KLS Martin Arnett-FAB-Orthognathic-System — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/products/implants-cmf/titanium-osteosynthesis/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Liddell is here to discuss a few real-world closed claim anesthesia cases with the aim of understanding where things went wrong and what could possibly have been done differently to facilitate a more positive outcome. At the end of the day, so many of the issues that occur during operations are due to poor patient selection. After listening to this conversation, you will be more inclined to think twice before sedating someone, and as Aaron makes very clear, choosing not to operate doesn’t make you any less of a surgeon! It took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to get the hospital privileges that oral surgeons have today, and now that those privileges are under threat, it makes it all the more imperative that we are as prudent as possible when it comes to administering anesthesia.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An overview of a real-world closed claim anesthesia case.
- Fears that all oral surgeons have around litigation.
- How Aaron would have handled the case differently if the patient had been his.
- One of the most common causes of anesthesia-related complications.
- Why oral surgeons are under a lot of scrutiny right now.
- An overview of another real-world close claim anesthesia case.
- Factors that Aaron always takes into consideration before sedating a patient.
- Aaron’s thoughts on preoperative medications.
- Why Aaron doesn’t use a pump in his practice.
- The value in setting time limits for your procedures.
- Final words of advice from Aaron around anesthetizing patients.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Promo Code for KLS Martin Bien Air — EOSSummer2023
Dr. Aaron Liddell on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronliddell/
ASA Physical Status Classification System — https://www.asahq.org/standards-and-guidelines
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
At every stage of your career, there are important aspects of your financial life to be conscientious about, and the sooner that residents and young doctors can start on a path toward financial literacy and preparedness, the easier things will be later on. On the show today to talk about the basics of asset protection and wealth building is David Mandell from OJM Group. David does a great job of laying out the landscape and highlighting the most fundamental areas to address, from insurance and taxation to interest and personnel; listeners will come away with both motivation and actionable tips to implement immediately. David speaks about how he found his way to his current role, how to go about assessing potential financial advisors, and central procedures at OJM Group. He shares a special offer on their resources that you will not want to miss, so make sure to tune in to this great show!
Key Points From This Episode:
- David talks about his recent webinar on retirement planning.
- A look at David's career path and route from law school to his current focus in wealth management.
- Financial advice from David for residents and the early stages of a career.
- Compound interest, taxation buckets, and making the best decisions about time and energy.
- The most important factors and questions to consider when finding a financial advisor.
- David explains the meaning of the word fiduciary.
- Comments on the pros and cons of a 401k and its alternatives.
- Understanding 'tax-free' or 'cash-value' life insurance and the literature David has published on the subject.
- Getting hold of some of David's amazing resources and the special he is offering listeners!
- A little about the subscription service that OJM is launching soon for young doctors.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com
OJM Group — https://www.ojmgroup.com
David Mandell Email — David@ojmgroup.com
OJM Group Bookstore — https://www.ojmgroup.com/education/bookstore
Discount Code for Free Books — EOS23
Subscription Wealth Management Survey — https://www.ojmgroup.com/contact/subscription-wealth-management-survey
Wealth Planning for the Modern Physician Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/wealth-planning-for-the-modern-physician/id1533682175
The doctor's asset protection guide — https://www.amazon.com/doctors-asset-protection-guide-practice/dp/1890415057
MassMutual — https://www.massmutual.com
Vanguard — https://investor.vanguard.com/corporate-portal
Robert Kiyosaki — https://www.richdad.com
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today we have two guests on the show: Dr. Matthew Pham who practices in South Carolina, and Dr. Brian Farrell who practices in North Carolina, both of whom are part of the Carolina’s Centre for Oral and Facial Surgery (CCFOS) Group. We sit down to talk about the expansion of their practice, their thoughts on the role of the surgeon in the growth of the business, and embracing the benefit of both the clinical and administrative sides. We hear about the importance of finding ways to stay involved and hone your skills in the areas you enjoy, and they expand on the advantages of the model they use and the group’s recruiting approach. To hear more about the educational arm of their group and their prospective resource, the Rising Chiefs Course, don’t miss out on this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Pham sheds light on the expansion of their business.
- The benefit of having talented individuals on the administrative side of the business.
- Dr. Farrell's thoughts on the role of the surgeon in the growth of the business.
- Having the benefit of both the clinical and administrative sides.
- The importance of advocating for patients.
- Dr. Farrell explains what to focus on, regarding insurance appeals.
- Dr. Pham’s advice to residents navigating what group to join.
- The uphill battle of adding to an already existing scope of practice.
- Finding ways to stay involved in areas that you enjoy doing and keeping those skills active.
- The beauty of the expansion of their business model.
- The advantage of their practice setup for doing in-office surgeries.
- The scale and growth trajectory of the CCFOS group.
- A note to those listeners looking into doing TMJ.
- They talk about the group’s recruiting approach and process.
- We jump ship and talk about the educational arm of their group and the courses available.
- Dr. Farrell expands on their Rising Chiefs Course and what they hope to achieve with it.
- A “kudos” to all those that have graduated residency this year!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Matthew Pham on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-pham-999b20242/
Dr. Matthew Pham Carolina’s Centre — https://mycenters.com/about/our-doctors/matthew-h-pham-dmd-md/
Dr. Matthew Pham on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/phamomfs/
Dr. Brian Farrell on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-farrell-16a38615/
Dr. Brian Farrell Carolina’s Centre — https://mycenters.com/about/our-doctors/brian-farrell-dds-md-facs/
Carolina’s Centre for Oral and Facial Surgery — https://mycenters.com/
Rising Chiefs Course November 11th and 12th —
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Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The student loans you face as a dental and medical student can feel overwhelming. But there are more ways to minimize and manage it than you may think. Joining us today to talk about the nuances of paying back student loans and building credit is Dr. Paul Rollins, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Ohio. In our conversation, Paul provides an extensive and easy-to-understand breakdown of the type of costs you can expect on this journey, how to make decisions that will minimize the cost of your loans, and the best options for repayments. We take a closer look at the income-driven repayment plans that make the most sense for residents, the advantages of a pay-as-you-earn repayment plan, and what you can do to qualify for public service loan forgiveness. Paul then goes on to elaborate on building credit, his recommended tools for learning about credit and how to manage it, along with an informative breakdown of high, medium, and low impact factors that can affect your credit score. We also discuss your expected debt-to-income ratio when you first come out of residency, how this will affect your rates, and advice on how to adapt. For a concise breakdown of everything related to loans, credit, and why you shouldn’t let the fear of student loans determine your career path, be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome to returning guest, Dr. Paul Rollins.
- Disclaimer: Paul is not a financial advisor.
- Getting a realistic idea of your overall costs.
- The variables that can affect the costs of your residency.
- A breakdown of the overall costs you can expect for dental tuition and medical school.
- The role that interest plays in your final numbers.
- Unpacking the concept of capitalization of interest (and how it works against you).
- Advice on how to minimize capitalization of interest.
- The income-driven repayment plans that make the most sense for residents.
- An overview of a pay-as-you-earn repayment plan and its many advantages.
- How to qualify for public service loan forgiveness.
- Why you shouldn’t let the fear of student loans determine your career path.
- Recommended tools for learning about credit and how to manage it.
- Advice on how to start building credit.
- Using credit monitoring to protect yourself.
- Your debt-to-income ratio and how this affects your rates.
- Find out what Paul is reading right now and what he has learned about longevity.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Paul Rollins on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-rollins-25248848/
Falls Oral Surgery — https://www.fallsoralsurgery.com/
Paul’s email — paul.rollins29@gmail.com
Dr. Paul Rollins: The Benefits of Using an LMA and Sevo as Your Anesthetic Technique — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-paul-rollins-the-benefits-of-using-an-lma-and/id1535284898?i=1000536757096
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin (Promo Code: EOSSummer2023) — https://www.klsmartin.com/
Bien-Air Surgical Devices — https://www.klsmartin.com/en-na/products/power-systems/bien-air/
Most allergic reactions can be traced back to non-anesthetic drugs, but on rare occasions, some patients can experience adverse reactions to the anesthetics we use during oral surgery. In today's episode, Dr. Joseph Funderburk contributes his many years of experience to our conversation about some of the challenges and complications that can come with anesthesia, including allergic reactions. Dr. Funderburk is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery who brings cutting-edge techniques to Grand Junction Oral Surgery. Join us as we discuss the importance of being adequately prepared for adverse reactions, learning from these experiences, and training staff accordingly. We also touch on the need for effective airway management and ventilation strategies, vigilant recovery protocols, regular emergency training for you and your staff, and more. This episode is a reminder that all of the medications administered during oral surgery procedures can elicit some type of allergic response and it’s not a case of if you’ll encounter one but when. To learn how you can be better prepared for these rare but serious scenarios, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The importance of being prepared for allergic reactions in anesthesia.
- Two cases where Dr. Funderburk encountered allergic reactions and how he responded.
- How both patients responded to 0.5mg of epinephrine and 50mg IV Benadryl.
- A reminder of the rare but serious consequences of allergic reactions in anesthesia.
- Why it’s necessary to monitor patients during the recovery period too.
- Intravenous (IV) versus intramuscular (IM) administration of medication.
- Dr. Funderburk’s experience with effective emergency airway management.
- Cases where Decadron is administered upfront versus later in the procedure.
- Why it’s not a matter of if you’ll encounter an emergency scenario like this but when.
- The importance of regular emergency training; you can’t get complacent!
- A handy tip: use expired medication for practical training purposes.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Joseph Funderburk — https://www.grandjunctionoralsurgery.net/meet-us/meet-the-doctors/
Grand Junction Oral Surgery — https://www.grandjunctionoralsurgery.net/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin (Promo Code: EOSSummer2023) — https://www.klsmartin.com/
Bien-Air Surgical Devices — https://www.klsmartin.com/en-na/products/power-systems/bien-air/
While oral and maxillofacial surgeons deal with tracheotomy management frequently, many medical and dental professionals don’t know much about the procedure. This conversation with oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Ben Hechler, can equip listeners of all levels with a basic understanding of the tracheotomy process, when it is appropriate, and what challenges to expect along the way. Tuning in, you’ll learn about the difference between the terms tracheotomy and tracheostomy and gain insights on when it is appropriate to administer an anesthetic. Dr. Hechler distinguishes between temporary and permanent treatments and offers advice on what to do if irregularities occur during surgery. We also talk about planning for post-tracheotomy treatment and emergencies and differentiate between a tracheotomy and a crike and when each is relevant. Whether you’re a surgeon or a dental practitioner, this episode is sure to provide you with everything you need to know to understand this essential procedure when it next arises. Thanks for tuning in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Reintroducing Dr. Ben Hechler, oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
- Today’s topic: tracheotomy management.
- Why this is a helpful area in which to grow your knowledge.
- Differentiating between tracheotomy and tracheostomy.
- An overview of the tracheotomy process.
- Different options to attend to I or H cuts.
- Choosing not to anesthetize a patient during the tracheotomy.
- Tracheotomy tubes.
- Differentiating between the outer and inner cannula.
- Downsizing tracheostomy tubes.
- The benefits of a cuffed tube.
- What a capping trial consists of and why it can be beneficial.
- Temporary tracheotomies.
- Permanent tracheostomy treatments.
- Major concerns to keep in mind with tracheotomy surgery, including bleeding.
- What to do if there is any bleeding.
- How to attend to problems with ventilation.
- Determining whether or not a patient requires a tracheotomy.
- Planning for post-tracheotomy emergencies.
- The difference between a tracheotomy and a crike.
- Why it is so valuable to know even a little about this procedure.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler
Shiley Tracheostomy Products — https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-us/products/tracheostomy.html
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin Bien Air Power Systems— https://www.klsmartin.com/en-na/products/power-systems/bien-air/
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Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat, silently undermining our ability to combat infections and urging us to find innovative solutions before it's too late. Today we are joined by Connecticut-based oral maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. David Salomon to explore the ever-evolving landscape of antibiotic practices and the importance of staying up-to-date, especially when it comes to treating serious infections. Dr. Salomon discusses the fundamental principles of antibiotic therapy, including appropriate selection and administration, before delving into the pressing issue of antibiotic resistance and the necessity of using narrow-spectrum antibiotics to combat this problem effectively. Understanding the duration of antibiotic treatment and prophylaxis is crucial, as it varies with each individual case. Dr. Salomon highlights the significance of considering sensitivities before administering antibiotics, along with indications for antimicrobial use and the heightened risk faced by immunocompromised patients. We explore alternative antibiotics for penicillin-allergic patients and discover why it’s so crucial for us to improve our understanding and adherence to prophylactic protocols in dental surgery. Tune in for invaluable insights into the world of antibiotics and their role in personalized care!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Connecticut-based oral maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. David Salomon.
- The evolving nature of antibiotic practices and the importance of staying updated, particularly for serious infections.
- Principles of antibiotic therapy, including appropriate selection and administration.
- Antibiotic resistance and the need for narrow-spectrum antibiotics.
- How the duration of antibiotic treatment and prophylaxis varies based on individual cases.
- The importance of taking sensitivities into consideration before administering antibiotics.
- Indications for antimicrobial use and increased risk for immunocompromised patients.
- Alternative antibiotics for penicillin-allergic patients.
- Why antibiotic prophylaxis is used for dental procedures.
- Treatment approaches for severe infections and special circumstances.
- The importance of biopsy and culturing for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Why preoperative prophylactic antibiotics are recommended for surgical procedures.
- Azithromycin as an alternative for oral prophylaxis in penicillin-allergic patients.
- The need for better understanding and adherence to prophylactic protocols in dental surgery.
- Dr. Salomon’s preferred number of chains and links in expose and bond procedures.
- Thanks for listening!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Salomon — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-salomon-b8ab1431
KLS Martin Summer Sale Special — klsmartin.com (Promo code: EOSSummer2023)
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The guest on today’s episode has journeyed through some tough and testing experiences practicing as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Dr. Jeff Dongieux, an OMS from Louisiana, talks to us about what it was like as an OMS first responder during the 9/11 attacks in Manhattan, NY. He then recounts the lessons he learned after having his office hit by a hurricane a few years later. He further tells listeners about procedures he works on, how his techniques have evolved over the years, and what it was like navigating his first patient who experienced a laryngospasm. To hear more about his karting hobby and why he’d rather hire the hard worker than the smartest person in the room, start listening now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Dongieux gives a brief history of his school and current practice setup.
- He recounts his experience being an OMS first responder during the 9/11 attack.
- He describes what it was like having his office hit by a hurricane.
- The lessons he learned in the process of the hurricane aftermath.
- Why you need an independent adjustor to get the truth about insurance.
- Some advice regarding insurance and lawyers.
- Procedures he works on at his practice.
- How his techniques for dental extractions have evolved over the years.
- He talks about his first laryngospasm and how he dealt with it.
- Dr. Dongieux tells us about his karting days.
- Why he’d take a hard worker over the smartest person.
- The best books Dr. Dongieux has read lately.
- The forceps he uses to extract tooth number 5.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jeff Dongieux — https://www.drjeffdongieux.com/
Dr. Jeff Dongieux on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-dongieux-6a9821122/
Heavier than Heaven — https://www.amazon.com/Heavier-Than-Heaven-Biography-Cobain/dp/0786884029
When the Air Hits Your Brain — https://www.amazon.com/When-Air-Hits-Your-Brain-ebook/dp/B006WOFB5C/
PROMO CODE: EOSSummer2023
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Back again to the podcast, but this time to talk about nerve injury etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative management, is Dr. David Salomon, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Connecticut. This is a topic that we are constantly dealing with and each time we dive into a discussion on it there is always something new that pops up. In this conversation, we tackle many different aspects surrounding surgery and nerve injuries, including the products and practices surgeons need to be cautious of that can lead to endodontic injuries and why it’s essential to educate referrals on the possible causes of chemical injuries. He talks about different nuances of techniques that can lead to nerve injury and includes some tips regarding sectioning techniques. We touch on radiographic predictors of nerve injury, why it’s vital to understand and master a full sensory examination, and the different components of treatment planning. If you want to hear more about what a nerve injury repair surgery looks like, tips on flap closures, other techniques, and more, then be sure to tune in and start listening now.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Salomon introduces the topic of today’s episode: nerve injuries.
- Basics of the etiology of nerve injuries.
- Products and practices surgeons need to be aware of that can cause chemical injuries.
- The importance of educating your referrals on possible causes of chemical injury.
- Dr. Salomon shares the nuances of techniques to avoid nerve injury.
- Theory of mind regarding unattached tissue and the possibility of the presence of a nerve.
- We provide some tips regarding sectioning techniques and the principle of surgery.
- Dr. Salomon stresses the point around the different complexities of taking out a third molar.
- We dive into the different components of nerve injury treatment planning.
- What defines a good nerve recovery.
- His thoughts, and further tips, on flap closures and other techniques.
- His post-op protocols and what he tells his patients to expect.
- Dr. Salomon talks about neuropathic pain best practices.
- More on the demographic of his surgical patients.
- The effects of dysaesthesia, anesthesia, and paraesthesia.
- The importance of thinking about the medical/legal ramifications relating to this topic.
- Rapid fire answers and enlightenments from Dr. Salomon.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Salomon on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-salomon-b8ab1431/
Dr. David Salomon Email - DPSalomo@gmail.com
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Severance — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx
Top Gun: Maverick — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/top-gun-maverick/umc.cmc.670544bajp6s4pysx4rvctczz
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The years we spend as residents can be challenging on so many levels and the financial questions and constraints that we face can be very daunting. Dr. Bill Kwon joins the podcast today to offer some of the lessons he has learned over the years, and share a few words of wisdom that he wished he knew while in residency! Our guest talks about building credit, saving, paying off loans, investments, and a whole lot more, unpacking the most important questions to ask yourself along the way. Being able to answer these questions adequately and honestly for yourself is very empowering, and the strategies shared here are sure to aid you in that quest. Dr. Kwon gets into a few of the different philosophies you can adopt with regard to investing, and things like retirement accounts and insurance, so make sure to stay tuned for that in the second half of the conversation!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Kwon talks about his route into oral surgery.
- The issues that residents face with regard to loans.
- Lessons that Dr. Kwon has learned around financial literacy, banking, and credit.
- Comments on managing student loans and what is available.
- The difference between income and net worth.
- Thoughts on retirement accounts and the best investment habits.
- Dr. Kwon explains the benefits of a mega backdoor Roth IRA.
- Addressing important factors of the unpopular topic of insurance.
- When to consider moonlighting as a resident.
- Dr. Kwon talks about why he recently enjoyed reading Empire of the Scalpel.
- A little about Dr. Kwon's passion for golf, and the lessons it offers!
- More rapid-fire questions about forceps and favorite quotes.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Dr. Bill Kwon on LinkedIn— https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-kwon-dds-md-56885a47/
Dr. Bill Kwon Email — williamkwon.ddsmd@gmail.com
Dr. Bill Kwon on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/williamkwon.ddsmd/
Charles Schwab — https://www.schwab.com/
Ally — https://www.ally.com/
Dave Ramsey — https://www.ramseysolutions.com/
Rich Dad Poor Dad — https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194
Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant — https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-CASHFLOW-Quadrant-Financial/dp/1612680054
Winston Churchill — https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/winston-churchill
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Andrew Jenzer joins us today as we kick off our series focused on medicine by doing a deep dive into cardiology and some of the most important aspects that all levels of residents and practicing surgeons need to know about. This episode and the ones that follow in the same vein are designed to maximize learning, and as such, we explore some of the most useful terms on the subject, safety precautions for medication, and related conditions and concerns. We delve into managing hypertension, issues with blood pressure, EKG interpretation, atrial fibrillation, and more, with Dr. Jenzer taking the time to approach these areas in theory and in practice. Towards the end of today's chat, Dr. Jenzer also gives some attention to the important ideas of cardiac risk, congestive heart failure, and cardiomyopathy, so make sure to stay tuned right to the end to catch all of that too!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing the electric system of the heart.
- Five important technical terms and becoming familiar enough with them to communicate effectively around cardiac medications.
- Tips and recommendations for the basics of EKG interpretation.
- Extra care that is required when prescribing Zofran.
- An explanation and a few vital notes on atrial fibrillation.
- Different degrees of heart blocks and reasons for their occurrence.
- Final comments on the electrical concerns of the heart.
- Dr. Jenzer's thoughts on how this subject figures into study plans.
- Unpacking the hormones involved in cardiology.
- Assessing hypertension and the steps that can be taken in response.
- Defining and explaining ischemic cardiac disease, acute coronary syndrome, and more.
- Weighing the benefits of the use of various opioids, morphine, and Toradol.
- How to go about defining cardiac risk and using “major adverse cardiac events.”
- Classifications of congestive heart failure.
- An understanding of the different types of cardiomyopathy and how they impair the heart.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer
Rapid Interpretation of EKG's — https://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Interpretation-EKGs-Sixth-Dubin/dp/0912912065
MDCalc — https://www.mdcalc.com/
MACE Calculator — https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1752/heart-score-major-cardiac-events
RCRI — https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1739/revised-cardiac-risk-index-pre-operative-risk
NSQIP — https://riskcalculator.facs.org/RiskCalculator/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Presented by a prestigious faculty of clinicians from advanced OMS training programs and private practices, board review courses like the St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review are tailored towards preparing board candidates for the Oral Certifying Examination. Today, you’ll hear from two of the creators of the St. Louis OMS Review, Dr. Rishad Shaikh and Dr. Damian Findlay, who are both practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the St. Louis area. They offer some insight into their board certification preparation course and fellowship process, which includes highly detailed and didactic lectures from experts in each discipline, accompanied by intimate group breakout sessions for oral preparation using a mock board format. Join us for a comprehensive overview of the course and to find out how you can benefit from its intimate format. We also discuss why board certification is so important, especially in this day and age of online reviews, and Drs. Shaikh and Findlay share some practical tips and advice to help you study and prepare for your boards. Tune in today for all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How the St. Louis OMS Review course has progressed since last year.
- What the purpose of this course is and why achieving board status is important.
- A high-level overview of the course structure, from lectures to breakout sessions.
- The added value of building personal rapport with attendees in an intimate setting.
- Reasons to become board certified (and how doing so validates the specialty).
- Recommendations for residents studying for written and oral boards: start early!
- How you can benefit from running scenarios with a partner.
- The advantages of doing a fellowship program with Drs. Shaikh and Findlay.
- Why Drs. Shaikh and Findlay suggest finding a group of people to study with.
- Tips for your oral exam, including listening to the whole question before answering.
- Where you can register for the course (and why you should do so!)
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review — https://stlomfsreview.com
Dr. Rishad Shaikh — https://midwestomfs.com/about-the-practice-overview/dr-rishad-shaikh
Dr. Rishad Shaikh Email —
Dr. Damian Findlay — https://ofsinstitute.com/damian-findlay/
Dr. Damian Findlay Email —
Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.amazon.com/Oral-Board-Review-Maxillofacial-Surgery/dp/3030488799
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/ (Promo Code: EOSImpaction23)
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Joining the show today is Dr. Ben Hechler, and he is here to talk about the important and often overlooked topic of patient personality types and how we can manage these. Dr. Hechler first explains why this is such a central piece of delivering a good service and satisfying your patients, sharing examples from his own work and typical situations that arise. We also get into some tips and tactics that you can use, and ways to improve your communication and interpersonal management. It is vital to remember that you cannot change a personality through your actions, but you can have success in this realm through some effort, so if you want to maximize understanding and facilitate increased levels of mutual respect in your professional interactions, be sure to listen in and hear what Dr. Hechler has to say.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing the importance of personality types and how this can contribute to better service.
- Dr. Hechler shares some of the common personalities that we encounter.
- The benefits of doing an emotional intelligence test.
- How to go about identifying different personality types in practice.
- Factors to note around anxious patients; time of messages and communication styles.
- Tips for dealing with anxiety and proactively confronting concerns.
- Dr. Hechler's thoughts on handling difficult and confrontational patients.
- Examples of extreme cases that Dr. Hechler has dealt with.
- Different levels of risk; how to manage questions of distrust and the need for multiple opinions.
- When to let go of a patient who is not suited to your office.
- The apparent increase in general levels of societal anxiety.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler
'Understanding Patient Personality in Medical Care: Five-Factor Model'
— https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7840072/
'Patient mental attitude: a systematic review' — https://jdmfs.org/index.php/jdmfs/article/viewFile/754/pdf
Maya Angelou — https://www.mayaangelou.com/biography/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In oral surgery, having a strong, reliable team is of utmost importance. Moreover, the culture of each dental practice will ultimately determine the level of care received by their patients. So, it is necessary for every practice to think long and hard about their culture, and to always be on the lookout for ways to be better. Joining us today with expert tips on how to improve your dental practice culture is author, speaker, and dental practice culture specialist, Judy Mausolf. We dive in with the common culture trends she’s witnessed around her, how to find and train the right dental assistants and other team members, what to do when a new hire is not pulling their weight, and how to set adequate benchmarks of performance. Judy believes that the team is the most important aspect of any dental office and explains how great communication can boost morale. We also learn about how to navigate various cultures and systems in multiple practices, and end with an important and informative discussion on how to deal with toxic, stubborn, and rude team members.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome to Judy Mausolf as she walks us through her professional background.
- Common culture trends that she’s witnessed in her practice and the industry in general.
- The importance of having the right people on your team, and how to find them.
- Why new team members need to be trained by someone who's qualified to teach.
- What you can do when a new member of the team is not a good fit.
- Assessing whose responsibility it is to call out a team member who isn’t pulling their weight.
- How to set adequate benchmarks of performance for new hires.
- Ways to avoid giving new team members jobs that they aren’t yet trained to do.
- Why scheduling needs to be approached in a different way.
- Communication's vital role in making a team feel valued, and other ways to boost morale.
- What’s important to ensure the success of the front-office team.
- Navigating different cultures and systems when working in multiple practices/environments.
- How to identify and deal with toxic, stubborn, and rude team members.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Judy Kay Mausolf — https://www.practicesolutionsinc.net/
Judy Kay Mausolf on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-kay-mausolf-29ab567/
Judy Kay Mausolf on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/practicesolutionsinc
Judy Kay Mausolf on Twitter — https://twitter.com/judykaymausolf
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Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today's conversation is both inspiring and informative, as Dr. Ketan Patel from Minnesota joins the show to share his experiences treating sleep apnea, reflections on using the Inspire device, and some great advice for young professionals wondering where to focus their energy! Dr. Patel starts off by telling us a little bit of his own story, his birth in India, the time he spent in Kenya, and the UK, and how he made his way to settle in the States. We also get some behind-the-scenes insight into his practice, and how he splits his time between hospital and private practice work. Our guest then tells us all about his usage of the Inspire device and the successes he has experienced with this technology. We get into who is and isn't eligible for the treatment, and a whole lot more. To finish off this wonderful chat with the ever-optimistic Dr. Patel, we hear about his philosophy for building a successful practice, his thoughts on degrees, and how graduates can choose the right career path. Tune in to catch it all, today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Patel takes us through some of his personal and professional background.
- Details about Dr. Patel's practice and the approach to referrals.
- Information about the Inspire device and how it helps patients with sleep apnea.
- The results that Dr. Patel has experienced using the Inspire device.
- How Dr. Patel goes about assessing which cases are suitable for the Inspire device.
- Reflections and thoughts on choosing a focus for a career in oral surgery.
- The power of employing an advanced-practice partner is your dental office.
- Dr. Patel talks about being a single-degree surgeon and why this has never hindered him.
- Examples of Dr. Patel's belief in focusing on the positives in life and work!
- How Dr. Patel copes with the cold in Minnesota and his enjoyment of living and working in the city.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Dr. Ketan Patel Email — ketan.patel@northmemorial.com
Dr. Ketan Patel — https://northmemorial.com/doctor/patel-ketan/
University of Minnesota — https://twin-cities.umn.edu/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
When dental cells are left behind from the tooth development process, there is a possibility that they will eventually begin to proliferate and cause odontogenic cysts and tumors. Dr. Ben Hechler is back on the show today to do a deep dive into the causes, diagnosing strategies, and treatments of these afflictions. As Ben explains today, there are not a lot of risk factors that are strongly correlated with the development of odontogenic cysts and tumors, other than systemic inflammation, which is part of the reason why they are a cause of major frustration for people who develop them. Tune in today to enhance your understanding of the different types of odontogenic cysts and tumors that exist, factors that will help you differentiate between a tumor and a cyst, a breakdown of how to nucleate and curettage an odontogenic cyst, and lots more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Ben explains how odontogenic cysts and tumors form.
- The difference between a tumor and a cyst.
- The lack of clarity around the risk factors for the development of odontogenic cysts and tumors.
- The correlation between inflammation and odontogenic cysts and tumors.
- Benefits of removing third molars.
- The most common types of odontogenic cysts and tumors.
- How the majority of odontogenic cysts and tumors are found.
- Factors that are indicative of an odontogenic cysts or tumors.
- How treatment approaches vary between different types of odontogenic cysts and tumors.
- Ben explains how to diagnose odontogenic cysts and tumors.
- How to decide whether or not to do a biopsy.
- A breakdown of how to nucleate and curettage an odontogenic cyst.
- Ben’s approach to treating OKC’s that were previously thought to be dentigerous cysts.
- Why a recurring cyst should be treated differently to a once-off.
- The difference between imaging strategies for cysts and tumors.
- Symptoms that are indicative of a tumor rather than a cyst.
- Conventional management versus contemporary management of ameloblastomas.
- The esoteric nature of the field of odontogenic cysts and tumors and where to go to learn more.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
‘The World Health Organization Classification of Odontogenic Lesions: A Summary of the Changes of the 2022 (5th) Edition’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35578902/
Bruno Chrcanovic on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunochrcanovic/
Ricardo Gomez on Twitter — https://twitter.com/ricardosgomez
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Pierre Robin Sequence is an interesting birth defect that needs to be addressed to help the baby with breathing and feeding. Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Michael Markiewicz is back to tell us all about the nuances of treating this syndrome. In this episode, you’ll hear all about what the sequence is, what causes it, and how it’s diagnosed and treated. Dr. Markiewicz talks us through the process of distraction treatment, the medical team and their responsibilities, the complications that can arise from the procedure, and long-term treatment for these patients. As we are all well aware, post-op care is essential to the overall recovery of the patient and today, we discuss what that looks like for these children. Finally, Dr. Markiewicz shares his new favorite inspirational author with us. To hear all about the ins and outs of this interesting surgery, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome back to today’s guest, Dr. Michael Markiewicz.
- An overview of the Pierre Robin Sequence, where the name came from, and its cause.
- How to diagnose and treat Pierre Robin Sequence patients in the initial stages.
- The main goals and objectives Michael has with these patients.
- Who makes the decisions for children diagnosed with Pierre Robin Sequence.
- When they start distraction treatment and the process involved in the treatment.
- The kind of osteotomy Dr. Markiewicz does and why, and how long they spend in the OR.
- The importance of post-op care for these patients and how he manages their pain.
- The complications associated with these procedures and when they extubate.
- Why Dr. Markiewicz likes to overcorrect with the distractors and when they get taken off.
- What the post-op care looks like for these babies and why he prefers they stay in the NICU.
- How often Robin patients need clef surgery.
- Michael shares a few books from his new favorite author.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael Markiewicz — https://www.michaelmarkiewiczddsmd.com/
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Twitter — https://twitter.com/mrmarkiewiczmd
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelmarkiewiczmddds/
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds — https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287
Never Finished — https://www.amazon.com/Never-Finished-Unshackle-Your-Within-ebook/dp/B0BJMN7RMV
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
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The oral and maxillofacial board exam is a daunting prospect for even the most courageous of us. So today, we are joined once again by Dr. Matthew Pham to discuss everything related to the oral board exam and what you need to do to pass. Having recently passed his exam, Dr. Pharm shares how he studied for uncommon procedures, how the exam process is structured, what the final assessment looks like, and how he overcame his nerves. Our guest explains what you should be on the lookout for prior to your exam, how to present material in the right way, the importance of study groups and mock tests and leaning on alumni, and what you can expect on exam day. After Dr. Stucki walks us through his board exam process, Dr. Pham offers parting words of advice to those who are preparing for their oral board exams.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Pham’s initial thoughts on the oral board exam.
- How he prepped for his oral board exam.
- The way he studied for uncommon procedures.
- How the exams are structured: from the application to the test.
- A closer look at the way the final test is laid out.
- How to overcome nerves and stress in a public setting.
- What you should look out for when you begin studying for your oral board exam.
- How to present material to the examiner in the right way.
- The wonders of forming study groups ahead of the exam and leaning on alumni.
- What you can expect on exam day.
- Debunking the notion of examiners having to fail a certain percentage of students.
- Taking a look at how Dr. Stucki tackled his oral board exams.
- Reiterating the importance of mock tests.
- Dr. Pham’s parting words of advice to those preparing for their oral boards.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Matthew Pham — https://mycenters.com/about/our-doctors/matthew-h-pham-dmd-md/
Dr. Matthew Pham on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtpdds/
Dr. Matthew Pham on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/phamomfs
Royal Oak Dental Group — https://yoursmileteam.com/
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.aboms.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
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Depending on the underlying cause of a neck mass, treatment may involve antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, surgical removal, or other interventions as needed. Early detection and prompt neck mass treatment can help prevent complications and improve patient outcomes. What is the best approach for neck masses? How do you refer a patient after a workup and diagnosis? Here to help guide us through the steps is Dr. Ben Hechler, an oral maxillofacial surgeon practicing in North Carolina. In our conversation, Dr. Hechler walks us through the basics of diagnosing and treating neck masses, and the best approach for referring patients. We discuss the leading causes of neck masses, the symptoms of neck masses, and how to approach treatment. Learn what the best imaging tools for evaluation are, whether ultrasound can be used to evaluate a neck mass, the different ways of performing a biopsy, the likelihood of neck masses with no associated symptoms, how to deal with patient expectations, why it is crucial to assume a cyst is cancer, and more. To learn everything you need to know about neck masses and how to treat them, tune in now.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why every dentist should have a basic understanding of neck masses.
- An outline of the major causes of neck masses.
- The difference between how neck masses manifest in adults and children.
- How to best perform a physical exam and identify any problems.
- Describing neck masses effectively to other doctors and patients.
- Find out how Dr. Hechler characterizes a neoplastic mass.
- Symptoms in the neck that are helpful for diagnosis.
- What to keep in mind when diagnosing and treating patients.
- Our guest us about the ideal imaging modalities to further evaluate neck masses.
- The steps involved for definitely diagnosing a neck mass and performing a biopsy.
- Dr. Hechler explains what type of biopsy requires anesthesia.
- We review the different types of lesions and how to treat them.
- We briefly discuss salivary gland tumors that present as neck masses.
- How to effectively diagnose and treat developmental cysts.
- Essential aspects to remember when referring patients.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Duke University Health System — https://www.dukehealth.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
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It’s rare for residencies to equip you with all the experience you’ll ever need. And depending on where you’re based, you won’t always be able to predict which procedures are most likely to be referred to you. In situations like these (where you lack experience) you’ll need to seek out the information you need in order to best serve your patients. That was the case for today’s guest, Dr. Carlos Takahashi, an oral maxillofacial surgeon based in Guadalajara, Mexico, who did extensive research and pursued multiple external courses to supplement his learning after his studies. We talk with Dr. Takahashi about his unique experience of training and working in Mexico, the challenges he faced when he first started his practice, and how he supplemented his training to meet the needs of his patients. You’ll hear Dr. Takahashi break down everything he’s learned about coronectomies, like the benefits of performing them under local anesthesia and how to deal with roots that are especially close to the nerve. He also shares how he refined his genioplasty technique to ensure minimum downtime, and why go-cart racing has made him a better surgeon. For an enlightening conversation on coronectomies, minimizing downtime, local anesthesia, and more, be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Carlos Takahashi.
- Learn about Dr. Takahashi’s uniquely strenuous training in Mexico.
- How Dr. Takahashi opened his first practice and his early experience as a teacher.
- The challenge of doing your residency and opening your practice in separate locations.
- Why Dr. Takahashi decided to rent a larger office space for his practice and expand his team.
- The general standard of oral surgery in Mexico.
- How Dr. Takahashi began researching coronectomies for challenging cases of wisdom teeth removal while also working at his local university.
- Learn about the two primary methods for doing a coronectomy.
- How to help the root migrate away from the nerve over time.
- The benefits of doing coronectomies under local anesthesia
- A breakdown of the surgical burs Dr. Takahashi uses during extractions and coronectomies.
- What Dr. Takahashi does to reduce swelling after surgery.
- The most common types of trauma Dr. Takahashi sees with his patients in Guadalajara, Mexico, and why they are more commonly treated by plastic surgeons.
- Dr. Takahashi answers our rapid-fire questions, from the best book he’s read recently to how racing improves his concentration.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Carlos Takahashi on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carlos-takahashi-00a6a092/
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts — https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
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Joining us on the show again today, is Dr. Benjamin Hechler, an oral and maxilofacial surgeon practicing in North Carolina. He is here today to take us through a thorough review of OPMDs, Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders. We dive into what OPMDs are, the risk factors associated with developing them, and those risk factors associated with the progression of OPMDs to cancer. We have a lengthy discussion on the terminology associated with OPMDs and our guest talks us through the continuum of higher-grade to lower-grade/mild, moderate, and severe dysplasia. With his experience in the field, Dr. Hechler is phenomenal at presenting a diverse set of topics, and today’s review of OPMDs is just one of them. If you want to find out more about how he navigates different processes surrounding OPMDs and how clinicians can help minimize the risk of their progression, then don’t miss out on this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Hechler breaks down the topic of today’s episode: What are OPMDs?
- The reason behind the list of OPMDs.
- Why they changed the name from OPMLs (lesions) to OPMDs (disorders).
- Dr. Hechler goes over some of the risk factors for developing OPMDs.
- A quick tangent on tobacco and research findings on its role in developing OPMDs or cancer.
- Risk factors associated with the progression of OPMDs to cancer.
- We discuss different terminology often associated with OPMDs; lichenoid mucositis and oral lichen planus, for example.
- More about oral lichen planus and its propensity to develop into cancer.
- Dr. Hechler talks to us about [defining] higher-grade to lower-grade/ mild, moderate, and severe dysplasia.
- Buccal mucosa ulcers and how he navigates the process of biopsying these types of lesions.
- How to go about excising high-grade dysplasia; tips and recommendations.
- Scalpel, blade, or electrocautery; what to use when, according to Dr. Hechler.
- What clinicians can do to help patients minimize the risk of OPMDs progression.
- His thoughts on taking COX inhibitors.
- Why he recommends the Mediterranean diet.
- How to manage the diagnoses of a progression to PVL.
- Follow-ups and recommendations regarding them for monitoring patients.
- How Dr. Hechler manages patients leaning more on the oral medicine/ therapeutic side of things.
- Pro-parenting tip for the day from Dr. Hechler.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
‘Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders’ — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.825266/full
Oral Oncology Journal — https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/oral-oncology
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
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Residency is a challenging time that demands a lot physically and mentally. Maintaining good health can help you perform at your best, stay focused, and reduce the risk of burnout. As a healthcare provider, you are responsible for providing the best possible care for your patients and good health can help you make sound clinical decisions, communicate effectively with patients, and provide compassionate care. However, this is easier said than done, and joining us to unpack the subject is Dr. Gabriella Tehrany, a maxillofacial surgeon practicing in California. In our conversation, Dr. Tehrany shares strategies you can practice today to help you feel and perform at your peak. We discuss the benefits of a healthy mind and body, and why health and wellness should be prioritized in the medical industry. We share our sleep deprivation experiences, tips and tricks for getting quality sleep, why processed foods should be avoided, the benefits of phytochemicals in food, and how to stay ahead of the dehydration game. We discuss the importance of exercising every day, what type of physical activities you should focus on, the value of creating and following a routine, why posture is key for a resident’s performance, how to effectively manage stress, what adaptogens are and how they can help, and why skincare is an essential part of wellness. To discover how you can perform and feel your best, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introduction to Dr. Tehrany and why she thinks a healthy body and mind are important.
- Dr. Tehrany explains the role of sleep and why getting enough rest should be a priority.
- She explains why you are what you eat and how an unhealthy diet can impact performance.
- We learn about phytochemicals and why you should include them in your diet.
- The challenges medical residents face accessing healthy food, and how to overcome them.
- The single most important aspect to prevent chronic disease: hydrate effectively.
- Hear strategies to help residents consistently pursue a healthy lifestyle.
- What residents can do to ensure they are getting enough exercise in their daily routine.
- An overview of the different natural supplements and stimulants to help manage stress.
- Find out why a good skincare routine is essential to the health and wellness of residents.
- How intermittent fasting can be beneficial to your overall health.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Gabriella Tehrany on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-tehrany/
Dr. Gabriella Tehrany Email — gabriella.m.tehrany@kp.org
Kaiser Permanente — https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/
Yuka — https://yuka.io/en/
The Pegan Diet — https://www.amazon.com/Pegan-Diet-Principles-Reclaiming-Nutritionally/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
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Not all ridge augmentation techniques are created equal, and there are pros and cons to all of them! During this episode, we welcome back Dr. Andy Loetscher for a conversation in which we delve into the details of the Ramus Block Graft, Titanium Mesh, and BMP techniques. From recovery time to cost implications to the best tools to use, Andy covers it all. So, if you are interested in learning how to ensure a successful, aesthetically-pleasing, long-lasting ridge reconstruction, this episode will provide you with a fantastic foundation.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Key principles for a successful Ramus Block Graft.
- The length of time it takes for a Ramus Block Graft to mature.
- Andy’s approach to taking screws out.
- The downsides of a Ramus Block Graft.
- Cases in which Andy uses the Ramus Block Graft technique.
- Andy describes his technique for using titanium mesh.
- How Andy limits the chances of a dehiscence.
- The cost of a Ramus Block Graft.
- Other types of ridge augmentation techniques.
- An overview of Andy’s sinus lift technique.
- The pros and cons of BMP.
- Advantages of putting in the implants and the graft simultaneously.
- How Andy gets bone around an entire implant.
- Additional advice for ensuring a successful ridge reconstruction.
- How Andy learned how to do tissue grafts, and he thinks it is an important skill for every oral surgeon to learn.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
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It’s easy to forget that not everyone has access to and education about oral surgery and today on Every Day Oral Surgery, we are joined by the founder of Smile Bangladesh, Dr. Shahid Aziz to tell us all about how his foundation is making a difference in oral surgery in Bangladesh. Tuning in, you’ll hear about our guest’s education and career, what led him to create Smile Bangladesh, what they do exactly, the assistance he receives, and what surgeons his usual team consists of. Dr. Aziz delves into how residents can get involved in Smile Bangladesh, the scholarships they offer, and how to get in touch with him before explaining what the foundation teaches to both residents and local and American doctors. Developing cultural competency is essential for a mission like Smile and in this episode, Dr. Aziz explores how this program teaches it and so much more! He even shares some advice with residents about the importance of giving back. Lastly, we end off with some of the usual rapid-fire questions. So to hear more about this incredible organization and why you should support it and get involved, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Shahid Aziz.
- A brief history of Dr. Aziz’s training, his career so far, and what his current focus is in practice.
- Dr. Aziz tells us about his childhood-induced travel bug and his surgical missions abroad.
- What Smile Bangladesh is, what they provide, how our guest created it, and who assists him.
- He breaks down his usual team size and the doctors that accompany him to Bangladesh.
- Dr. Aziz discusses the scholarship that the foundation offers for residents.
- How the mission benefits all the doctors involved and why it is an incredible experience.
- What these trips cost, who covers what costs, and how they raise funds.
- Approximately how many surgeries they do per trip and how many patients get treated.
- How Smile communicates and partners up with local doctors.
- How many residents Smile takes per year and how and when to get in touch with Dr. Aziz.
- The importance of developing cultural competency as a surgeon, particularly with Smile.
- What Dr. Aziz does outside of his job that makes him a better surgeon.
- He tells us why he doesn’t work on his car or with power tools much.
- Why he doesn’t often elevate when removing tooth number 14.
- Why Dr. Aziz’s favorite quote is one with a bit of profanity and how it makes residents sweat.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Shahid Aziz Email Address — azizsr@sdm.rutgers.edu
Dr. Shahid Aziz — https://doctors.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/provider/Shahid+Rahim+Aziz/1500148?unified=aziz&sort=networks%2Crelevance
Smile Bangladesh — http://www.smilebangladesh.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
Recent technological advancements have led to incredible innovations in oral surgery, and today’s guest, Dr. Andy Loetscher, DDS, MS, is using them to full effect at his Atlanta Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implant Center. After taking us through his full arch rehabilitation surgery process, Dr. Andy explains what Face Hunter is and how he uses it at his practice. We then learn why payment options are better when discussed upfront, why practices have different prices, and how Dr. Andy decides on a course of treatment for his patients. What sets Dr. Andy apart from the rest are the techniques that he uses during surgery, and he educates us on how he inserts implants while accounting for varying bone densities, why osseodensification burs don’t excite him, the mechanics behind his use of prosthesis, and a rundown of his practice’s digital workflow. We end with our guest explaining some of the challenges he faces at work, why prosthesis hygiene is vital, why you’d do well to develop a digital workflow for your practice, and some of Dr. Andy’s life-changing reads from the past.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome to today’s guest, Dr. Andy Loetscher, DDS, MS.
- Looking at Dr. Andy’s process for when a patient comes in for full arch rehabilitation.
- Dr. Andy explains Face Hunter and how he uses it at his practice.
- Why discussing pricing options upfront makes the rest of the process easier.
- How varying prices across practices confuse patients and doctors alike.
- The way Dr. Andy decides on a course of treatment for his patients.
- How he inserts patient implants and how he accounts for different bone densities.
- Why he doesn’t use osseodensification burs anymore.
- Our guest explains the mechanics behind prosthetics on the day of surgery.
- Digital workflow: the different technologies and methods that he uses in his surgical process.
- How technological advancements make Dr. Andy’s work easier, but also more expensive.
- Exploring some of the challenges that he faces at work.
- The usual amount of grafting done during Dr. Andy’s full arch rehabilitations.
- How developing a digital workflow will do wonders for you and your patients.
- Our guest walks us through some of his favorite reads.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Christian Andy Loetscher - https://www.jawimplant.com/meet-us/dr-christian-loetscher/
Dr. Christian Andy Loetscher on Twitter – https://twitter.com/OralSurgeryPC
Imetric4D - https://www.imetric4d.com/
NDX nSequence - https://nsequence.com/
Pikos Institute - https://pikosinstitute.com/live-courses/
75 HARD - https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
During today’s episode, Dr. Ben Hechler joins us in conversation to unpack some of the most used tools in reconstruction and when to use them. Assistant Professor of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at Duke University, Dr. Hechler has a gift for transferring knowledge in a way that is easy to understand. Tuning in, you’ll get an overview of reconstruction options for patients who have had pathology removed, including why it is so important to determine your goal ahead of choosing an option. Dr. Hechler addresses some of the challenges often faced during the process, and goes into detail about the different flaps and their relevance for different patients. We hope that today’s episode will motivate surgeons to further explore this side of oral maxillofacial surgery. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Dr. Ben Hechler, Assistant Professor of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery, Duke University Health System.
- Today’s topic: reconstruction options for patients who have had pathology removed.
- Why defects in the maxillo usually involve a portion of the bone.
- Why it is so important to determine your goal before choosing an option.
- Challenges surrounding the mandible.
- Reconstruction for pathologic defects.
- Why the submental island flap has recently gained popularity.
- When titanium-only reconstruction in the mandible is most appropriate.
- Adhering to the adage of replacing life with life.
- A caveat to be aware of with regards to mucosa.
- Rotating nasolabial flaps to rotate into the mouth.
- Why Dr. Hechler recommends using the FAMM flap.
- Considering the size of the defect and the desires of the patient when selecting an approach.
- The challenge of creating continuity of the mandible with titanium-only reconstruction.
- Circumstances where you would consider doing a delayed reconstruction.
- Pitfalls to using VSP.
- Resources for reconstruction guidance.
- Why Dr. Hechler hasn’t read much lately: he recently welcomed a new baby!
- Grant’s two recommendations on Audible.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Duke Health – https://www.dukehealth.org/
Head & Neck — https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10970347
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery — https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/pages/default.aspx
Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery — https://www.amazon.com/Flaps-Reconstructive-Surgery-Fu-Chan-FACS/dp/0323243223
Spare — https://princeharrymemoir.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
Back and neck pain are common complaints amongst oral surgeons, and incorrect chair positioning is one of the main culprits. Unfortunately, chair positioning is not something that is taught during residency, so in this episode, Jake and Grant discuss how to ensure that your posture is taking pressure off your spine, how chair positioning impacts visibility, why you shouldn’t be afraid to sit, and more! The mentality that is drilled into oral surgeons during residency is to “deal with what you’ve got,” but when it comes to your chair positioning, you do have the power to make changes that will benefit you in and outside of the operating room!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An overview of where Jake is currently at.
- The lack of focus on chair positioning during residency.
- What correct operator posture looks like.
- Negative impacts of poor posture.
- Ideal chair positioning for mandibular versus maxillary procedures.
- Common misconceptions about what “good posture” means.
- Different approaches to the positioning of sedated patients.
- The benefits of dynamic chair positioning.
- How chair positioning impacts visibility.
- The pros and cons of using loops.
- Don’t be afraid to sit!
- How too much sitting can affect your spine.
- Understanding the sniffing position.
- How to approach chair positioning during the recovery period.
- The importance of getting into a good chair positioning habit during residency.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jake Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki
Never Finished — https://www.amazon.com/Never-Finished-Unshackle-Your-Within
Rich Dad’s Cashflow Quadrant — https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-CASHFLOW-Quadrant-Financial
The Energy Paradox — https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Paradox-Being-Tired-Finally
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
Implant surgery is an enormously rewarding specialty that requires careful preparation. Joining us today to share his wisdom on what it takes to build a thriving implant practice is Dr. Andy Loetscher of Atlanta Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Implant Center. In this episode, we find out how Dr. Loetscher started, marketed, and streamlined his practice, as well as how he refined his implant technique. He shares advice for young surgeons looking to specialize in implant surgery, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of doing so. We get an in-depth view of his extraction/ implant process, complete with his preferred equipment, implants, and replacement kits. Tune in to learn all about building an implant empire, from the marketing strategies to the CE courses recommended to thrive!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Andy Loetscher’s training history and current practice setup.
- Why he chose to build an implant practice and what he’s learned about implant surgery.
- Advice for young surgeons looking to specialize in implant surgery.
- The advantages and disadvantages of specializing in implant surgery.
- How Dr. Loetscher streamlines the implant process for himself, his staff, and his patients.
- The equipment he uses to perform implant surgery.
- Dr. Loetscher’s extraction/ implant process.
- The implants and replacement kits he uses and why.
- Dr. Loetscher’s internal and external marketing strategies and advice.
- Recommended post-residency CE courses for refining implant technique.
- Why it’s important to be extra meticulous and methodical with implant surgeries.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Atlanta Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Implant Center — https://www.jawimplant.com/
Dr. Andy Loetscher Email —
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code KLSPHL— https://www.klsmartin.com/
It can be hard to formulate long-term treatment plans when your patients are young. Syndromic craniosynostosis is diagnosable at birth, meaning that the treatment plans need to start from the get-go. In the previous episode, we spoke to Dr. Michael Markiewicz (MD DDS FACS) about craniosynostosis: how to diagnose it, what causes it, the different forms of the deformity, and why doctors shouldn't delay diagnosis. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Mankiewicz and talk further about the syndromic aspect of craniosynostosis, looking specifically at syndromic versus non-syndromic. Dr. Markiewicz compares Apert syndrome and Crouzon syndrome, their characteristics and features, and the differing opinions on treatment plans. Dr. Markiewicz discusses the purpose of distraction osteogenesis when treating craniosynostosis, the amazing combination of virtual surgery planning and resorbable plates/screws, and why he is an advocate for cranial implants.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The syndromes that can accompany craniosynostosis.
- How geneticists help diagnose syndromic craniosynostosis.
- Who makes up the Craniofacial team.
- The most common syndromes Dr. Markiewicz treats.
- The main characteristics and features of Apert syndrome and Crouzon syndrome.
- The differing opinions on treatment for Craniofacial dysostosis.
- The timeline for sequencing different stages of treatment.
- The role of the neurosurgeon, pediatric ophthalmologist, orthodontist, and OMFS.
- The role of virtual planning.
- The materials (typically titanium) used during craniosynostosis surgery.
- The purpose of distraction osteogenesis when treating craniosynostosis.
- New medical advancements Dr. Markiewicz is seeing.
- Why Dr. Markiewicz is an advocate for cranial implants.
- The consolidation phase versus the distraction period.
- The social management of big surgeries with a small child.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael Markiewicz — https://www.michaelmarkiewiczddsmd.com/
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-markiewicz-dds-md-mph-facs-04b02821/
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Twitter — https://twitter.com/mrmarkiewiczmd
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Faceboook — https://www.facebook.com/drmichaelmarkiewiczmddds
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelmarkiewiczmddds
Dr. Michael Markiewicz Email — mrm25@buffalo.edu
Craniosynostosis Surgery — https://www.chop.edu/treatments/surgical-treatment-craniosynostosis
AO Foundation Surgery Reference — https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
As a surgeon, you can never stop learning, and being able to diagnose and treat non-syndromic craniosynostosis is a skill you want to have as an oral surgeon! Today we are welcoming Dr. Michael Markiewicz back to the show to talk to us about this deformity. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how to diagnose craniosynostosis, what causes it, the different forms of the deformity, and why doctors should not delay diagnosis. We also discuss what Dr. Markiewicz presents to his patients as solutions, how virtual planning assists in surgery, when and how a helmet is used, and the specific incision Dr. Markiewicz likes to use in non-syndromic craniosynostosis surgery. Finally, our guest also delves into his background before encouraging surgeons to do fellowships, seek mentorship, and never stop learning! To hear all about this unique and potentially controversial surgery from our phenomenal guest, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Michael Markiewicz.
- Dr. Markiewicz explains the process of diagnosing craniosynostosis.
- What causes non-syndromic craniosynostosis and why we don’t have the exact reason.
- Dr. Markiewicz tells us what the most common forms of craniosynostosis are.
- Dr. Markiewicz explains the risks of these surgeries.
- Why surgeons look for papilledema and why it is an emergency.
- The importance of avoiding delaying diagnosis.
- Dr. Markiewicz shares the possible solutions he offers patients diagnosed with this condition.
- How virtual planning assists in surgery by making it more predictable and safer.
- The gaps Dr. Markiewicz leaves for growth in pediatric patients and when a helmet is needed.
- Dr. Markiewicz explains how the helmet works and how progress is measured.
- The most common ways these issues are diagnosed.
- The type of incision Dr. Markiewicz uses during these surgeries.
- A brief overview of Dr. Markiewicz’s professional background.
- Why he thinks craniofacial surgery is so controversial.
- Why doing a fellowship is beneficial and the importance of mentorship.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael Markiewicz — https://www.michaelmarkiewiczddsmd.com/
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-markiewicz-dds-md-mph-facs-04b02821/
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Twitter — https://twitter.com/mrmarkiewiczmd
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Faceboook — https://www.facebook.com/drmichaelmarkiewiczmddds
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelmarkiewiczmddds/?hl=en
Dr. Michael Markiewicz Email Address — mrm25@buffalo.edu
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
There are many options when it comes to orthognathic surgery and making the right decisions for your patient can be daunting. Joining us today on Everyday Oral Surgery is the illustrious Dr. Benjamin Hechler. In this episode, you’ll hear all about Dr. Hechler’s process of discussing options with new patients, and his preferences when it comes to molars, double jaw surgery, class three patients, use of plates, nasal tubes, and much more! We also discuss how growth affects surgery, why you have to take the patient's preferences into consideration, the importance of having open communication with your anesthesia team, and how he handles scenarios such as excessive bleeding. He also talks us through how he supports his patients post-op before explaining why staying hydrated after a surgery is imperative. Finally, Dr. Hechler poses some interesting points of discussion for us to think about! If you want to hear all about planning and surgical management from an absolute pro, and even get a promo code for KLS Martin, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The amazing KLS Martin promo code you can get!
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Benjamin Hechler.
- He walks us through his process of starting things off with a new patient and what he asks.
- Dr. Hechler tells us why he leaves the third molars in and when he removes them if he does.
- How the growth of younger patients affects surgery and how Dr. Hechler addresses this.
- When he chooses to do VSP.
- Dr. Hechler explains how he handles surgery when a patient has a double jaw.
- The importance of considering preference and long-term risk before surgical decisions.
- How Dr. Hechler deals with class three patients.
- When he decides to do custom plates vs. stock plates and how he makes those decisions.
- Why Dr. Hechler does the maxilla first in surgery.
- The importance of having a discussion with your anesthesia team and what to say to them.
- Why Dr. Hechler doesn’t mind what type of nasal tube is used during surgery.
- Hear how he deals with excessive bleeding and bad splits.
- How Dr. Hechler handles the post-op period and how he helps his patients through it.
- The importance of taking in liquids post-surgery.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Benjamin Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
The Essentials of Orthognathic Surgery — https://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Orthognathic-Surgery-Johan-Reyneke/dp/0867159561
Dr. Jeffrey C. Posnick — https://www.drposnick.com/
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.amazon.com/Oral-Maxillofacial-Surgery-7-Set/dp/0721696317
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
There’s a relatively noticeable difference in treatment between a younger patient population and a geriatric one. How do you, as a practitioner, find ways to make your practice thrive with a patient base largely filled by patients 70 years and older? The guest on today’s episode of Every Day Oral Surgery is Dr. Nguyen, who practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from wisdom tooth removal to a full range of dental implant and bone grafting services. He’s a husband, father to five, and an avid surfer. Today we talk about how he ended up practicing in Laguna Hills, California, from marketing to networking with other local surgeons. We then dive into his patient base, which mostly consists of geriatric patients, and how this particular patient demographic differs from younger patients. He talks about the importance of educating patients and how he and his staff make sure that patients are clued-in on all the options available. He’s passionate about taking care of his patients and providing the best possible care. Don’t miss out on all this, and more, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief history of his training and an overview of his current practice setup.
- Points he has attributed to his success in a competitive environment.
- What it was like working with the other surgeons in his area and asking them for help.
- How he navigates marketing himself, as a surgeon, after moving to Laguna Hills.
- Types of procedures he does, or specializes in, as an oral surgeon in Laguna Hills.
- Doing implants with geriatric patients and how it differs from a younger patient.
- Whether age plays a factor in his decision making regarding immediate or staged implants.
- We touch on underlying medical issues and how they [may] affect treatment.
- We talk about the importance of educating patients.
- Dr. Nguyen shares some ideas about how to go about educating [elderly] patients.
- Why he thinks implants are the best invention ever.
- What appointments look like with geriatric patients.
- We end off with some rapid fire questions with Dr. Nguyen.
- Why keeping it simple pays off.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Laguna Hills Oral Surgery — https://www.lagunahillsoralsurgery.com/
The Mindset — https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322
Dr. Quoc Nguyen Email — drnguyen@lagunahillsoralsurgery
Laguna Hills Oral Surgery Email — info@lagunahillsoralsurgery.com
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin PROMO CODE: EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
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Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, we sit down with Dr. Chad Petersen, an oral maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as he offers his perspective on thriving as an OMS in a more rural area. We discuss some strategies for getting more referrals, catering to patients who have to travel long distances, and coordinating implants with surgeons in different states. Dr. Petersen also makes the case for custom healing abutments and explains why he has chosen to incorporate them into his practice. If you’re looking to not only reduce patient visits but provide better outcomes and differentiate your surgical specialty practice, this is the episode for you! Dr. Petersen shares a number of valuable tips, tools, and techniques for creating custom healing abutments and offers some insight into what this process has taught him about tissue health, implant placement, and emergence profiles. Tune in today for all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief overview of Dr. Petersen's training and how his practice is set up.
- Challenges of practicing in a more rural city like Cheyenne, Wyoming.
- Insight into what a typical day at Cheyenne OMS looks like.
- How Dr. Petersen has modified his practice to cater to patients that have to travel to see him.
- A look at who his typical referrals are and where they are located.
- How Dr. Petersen coordinates implants with referrals in different states.
- Why he has chosen to incorporate custom healing abutments.
- The tools and techniques Dr. Petersen uses to create custom healing abutments.
- What he has learned from some of the mistakes he made initially.
- Tips for making the custom healing abutment better mimic the final crown.
- How Dr. Petersen uses the Cervico kit to create custom abutments.
- Some of the benefits of this customized technique down the line.
- Recommended reads, the perks of fixing cars, Dr. Petersen’s preferred extraction tool, and more in our rapid-fire segment!
- The trusting relationships that Dr. Petersen has developed with his patients.
- An encouraging quote to live by to close the episode: what if it all works out?
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Cheyenne OMS — https://www.cheyenneoms.com/
Dr. Chad Petersen Email — petersen.chad@gmail.com
Cervico by VPI — https://www.vpicervico.com/
Project Hail Mary — https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202
The Psychology of Money — https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin Extraction Instruments Promo Code: EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
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Early diagnosis and early treatment are the keys to managing any immune-based disease. But, how do oral diseases differ? Dr. Robert Marx, OMFS, podcast host and author, extensively discusses immune-based diseases which are specific to the oral cavity. It is important to understand why normal physicians tend to discard any significant signs or symptoms specific to oral diseases (typically due to a lack of knowledge) and why, as an OMFS, you cannot make the same mistakes. Dr. Marx talks in detail about different diseases, specifically aphthous stomatitis, peri-implantitis, pemphigus vulgaris, erythema multiforme, and pemphigoid. Dr. Marx explains why he is an advocate for using prednisone, how to successfully biopsy and when you need to consult an immunologist. From recognition to diagnosis and then different treatment plans, this episode is a comprehensive look at how to properly manage immune-based oral diseases.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The different types of immune-based diseases.
- Why physicians discard information specific to oral diseases.
- The importance of knowing your patient’s medical history/background.
- How to recognize and diagnose pemphigus vulgaris.
- The difference between pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid.
- Tzanck cells: are they worth noting?
- The different types of lesions that occur in the oral cavity.
- Why you should work with an immunologist when prescribing certain medications.
- Dr. Marx’s opinions on decadron versus prednisone.
- How to properly prescribe and create a prednisone treatment plan.
- How to recognize pemphigoid and whom to consult.
- Where and how to biopsy properly.
- Dr. Marx’s experience treating erythema multiforme.
- The different types and treatments for implantitis.
- What to note about aphthous stomatitis.
- Management of C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency.
- Dr. Marx’s opinions on the causes of immune-based diseases.
- Recognition versus diagnosis.
- A look at Dr. Marx’s podcasts and books.
- Why Dr. Marx is passionate about climate change.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Robert Marx on Twitter — https://twitter.com/drrobertemarx
Dr. Robert Marx on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-e-marx/
Dr. Robert Marx on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/robertemarx/
Dr. Robert Marx Podcast — https://open.spotify.com/show/55bZc3HsfzFXRzBkDrbPkl
Climate Change: The Real Story — https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Change-Dr-Robert-Marx/dp/B0BLTKF5YR/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
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Today we are joined by North Carolina-based oral maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Ben Hechler to discuss all things TMD/TMJ. Dr. Hechler shares his philosophies on treating TMD and performing TMJ surgery, as well as some intricate treatment details. We learn about his standardized TMD/TMJ examination and diagnosis process, and how he determines whether a patient qualifies for TMJ surgery. Dr. Hechler breaks down the conservative non-surgical TMD treatments available to patients and how to manage long-term TMD-related problems for patients. In the case of arthroplasty, post-surgery care and counseling are essential and this episode outlines how best to provide that for your patients, along with the outcomes of a successful surgery. Tune in as we cover the basics of TMD, from the pathology to the treatment and beyond! Dr. Hechler also provides great insight into how to prepare for the oral board exam, the benefits of early arthrocentesis, and much more.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Ben Hechler’s standardized TMD/TMJ examination and diagnosis process.
- How to identify extracapsular versus intracapsular problems.
- How Dr. Hechler determines whether a patient qualifies for TMJ surgery.
- Alternative non-surgical TMD treatments.
- The benefits of early arthrocentesis.
- In which cases post-arthrocentesis adjunctive physiotherapy should be considered.
- How to curb/manage long-term TMD-related problems for patients.
- Causes of TMD and who is at a higher risk.
- What to do in the case of unsuccessful arthrocentesis.
- Under what circumstances further surgery is necessary.
- When arthroplasty/ joint replacement is appropriate.
- The purpose of performing an eminectomy.
- Post-surgery care and counseling for arthroplasty patients.
- The outcomes of a successful surgery.
- The role of the oral maxillofacial surgeon when dealing with non-surgical candidates.
- The challenges of treating non-surgical TMD patients.
- The common pathology present in the joints of TMD patients.
- The interesting disease process of PVNS.
- Dr. Hechler’s advice for those preparing for the oral board exam.
- Hypo- versus hypermobility problems.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler — https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/benjamin-l-hechler-md-dds
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
DC/TMD updated guidelines — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4478082/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
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Treating patients for cleft lips and palates can be a long road filled with multiple surgeries and long recovery periods. They also need support in multiple areas, from feeding to speech therapy. That is why it’s so important for patients to have a skilled and diverse team assisting them; including nurses, speech-language pathologists (SLPs,) and of course, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Today on the show we catch up with the returning guest, Dr. Michael Markiewicz, to discuss the intricacies of diagnosing and treating patients born with a cleft lip or palate. Tuning in you’ll hear about the work Michael does at his practice and how he and his team work together to treat and support patients. He goes on to provide a detailed breakdown of the most popular techniques for lip and cleft repair, including how they were first developed and the benefits and drawbacks of each approach. Michael also discusses the important role of dentists in treating cancer patients, the life-changing impact of orthognathic surgery, and what he finds most challenging as a surgeon. Be sure to tune in as Michael shares his expansive wisdom and insight on these important topics!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Hear about the exciting discount that listeners can receive on instruments at KLS Martin.
- We catch up with the returning guest, Dr. Michael Markiewicz.
- An overview of how to diagnose and treat babies born with a cleft lip or palate.
- What to address first in patients with cleft lips and palates.
- The effect that cleft palates can have on speech.
- The integral role of nurses and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in treating patients with a cleft lip or palate.
- Why feeding is a top priority for babies and young children treated for a cleft lip or palate.
- How the age and weight of a baby affect dosage and treatment.
- What scarring to expect after surgery for a cleft lip.
- How surgeries need to be timed based on critical development stages.
- Recommendations on when to perform single or double jaw surgery.
- A rundown of the most popular techniques for lip and palate repair.
- Which sutures Michael prefers to use.
- The most successful techniques for alveolar cleft repair.
- Why cleft bone grafting is so challenging.
- How Michael prepares for orthognathic surgery.
- Michael’s additional tips and tricks for treating patients.
- The importance of having a dedicated team for patients.
- The critical role of dentists in treating cancer patients.
- The life-changing impact of orthognathic surgery.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael Markiewicz - mrm25@buffalo.edu
Dr. Michael Markiewicz — https://www.michaelmarkiewiczddsmd.com/
Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-markiewicz
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
There are many ways to be a leader, but there aren’t nearly as many ways to do it properly. At the end of the day, your focus needs to be on the community that you are leading and teaching, not your own image. In today’s episode Dr. Ben Hechler, an OMFS, explains how to determine, create, and successfully use leadership styles and skills during residency. Drawing on his own experiences of being a subordinate and a leader, Ben reflects on how easily we forget the challenges of being an underdog once we find some success, and explains why it is time to break the cycle and reshape the way you think about leading your subordinates. Plus, you’ll learn why he places such a high value on planning, risk mitigation, open communication, and collaborative work!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How to become a leader in residency.
- Why it is important to take responsibility: especially for your failures.
- You cannot focus on your own image.
- It is time to stop playing the blame game.
- Why you need to help your subordinates understand the purpose of tasks.
- The power of effective communication.
- Ben shares his experience with effective team structure and management.
- Collaborative versus competitive work.
- How a patient will perceive badmouthing experiences.
- Never underestimate good, effective communication.
- Ben’s advice for prioritizing, planning, and mitigating risk.
- Ben's leadership tips: empower, enable, and enhance.
- What defines a good leader?
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Extreme Ownership — https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057
The Patient on Hulu — https://www.hulu.com/series/the-patient-4d9ad5b3-6925-4e94-9b0b-49b9f8cf81f2
The Plant Paradox — https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Paradox-Dangers-Healthy-Disease/dp/006242713X
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
The path to where we want to be is not always linear. Dr. Carlos Moretta, a practicing Oral and Maxilla Facial Surgeon (OMFS), went through clinical internships, residency, an unhappy experience in pediatric surgery, and a year of research before he ended up where he felt like he belonged. While discussing his career history, Dr. Moretta describes his mission trips to Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia and how these were life-changing personal and professional growth experiences. We hear how he learned hard truths and important knowledge he still makes use of today. Dr. Moretta’s inspiring journey is one that was driven by passion and dedication: from practicing as an oral hygienist, dentist, and eventually an OMFS, Dr. Moretta is able to offer expert insight into all spheres of the world of dentistry.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Carlos Moretta’s history in dentistry.
- Dr. Moretta’s experience as an oral hygienist, dentist, and eventually qualifying as an OMFS.
- People who had an impact on Dr. Moretta’s career in OS (oral surgery).
- Dr. Moretta’s experience in pediatric surgery.
- Why Dr. Moretta ended up doing a year of research.
- Practicing in academics: why Dr. Moretta uses private practice to supplement his income.
- Dr. Moretta’s recommendations for young surgeons interested in mission trips.
- The potential challenges when going on mission trips.
- When Dr. Moretta took his mission trips and where he went.
- Dr. Moretta’s experience with learning and practicing compassion.
- How people are all alike, despite diversity.
- Why teaching is so rewarding.
- How to find learning and mission trip opportunities.
- Why you don’t need to reinvent the mission trip wheel.
- Dr. Moretta answers some rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Carlos Morett Email — cmoretta@llu.edu
Unforsaken — https://www.amazon.com/Unforsaken-Zdravko-Stefanovic-ebook/dp/B09RQDBS4T
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
There are two important aspects when dealing with stress and burnout: what it is and how you perceive and respond to it. Dr. Ben Hechler, a third-generation dentist, is here to share his knowledge and personal experiences as comfort and support for those struggling. Ben leads the conversation by exploring his dealings with verbal abuse, bullying, and managing patients’ unrealistic expectations about availability, patient-doctor contact, and priorities. Changes in technology, western culture, and ideas of individual importance have put more pressure on doctors than ever before. There is a common feeling of not having enough hours in a day, struggling to find a balance between home life and work, and the inability to manage documentation, administration, and prescriptions. Ben discusses the pros and cons of academic medicine, how to control your schedule, changing your perspective, and determining your perception of your own success. It is time to start advocating for your income, acknowledging your value, and setting expectations for your own life!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Ben’s main stressors as a surgeon.
- Seven reasons doctors are leaving medicine.
- The common occurrence of difficult, rude patients.
- The non-stop abuse of availability and expectations.
- The most common form of patient bullying Ben experiences.
- What is leading to patients’ skewed ideas of a doctor's priorities.
- The importance of upfront expectations and transparency.
- The effects of OR availability shortages.
- How Ben has dealt with long hours and lack of family time.
- Why you need to remember that after residency you are in control of your schedule.
- Why surgeons tend to think they can achieve balancing everything.
- How Ben manages the administrative loads and electronic/written records.
- The general consensus is that salaries are not matching workloads.
- What keeps Ben feeling joyful in his life.
- The pros and cons of being in academic medicine.
- Burnout: how to avoid it during your daily grind of work.
- It is time to change your perception!
- Ben gives advice to residents: there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
- How to perceive other people's negativity.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on Linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
‘7 Reasons Doctors Are Leaving Medicine' — https://www.healthgrades.com/pro/7-reasons-doctors-are-leaving-medicine
Transformative Healthcare — https://www.amazon.com/Transformative-Healthcare-Physician-Led-Prescription-AdventHealth/dp/1734298499
KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Is there a way to make MMF easier, faster, and safer? Dr. Andrew Jenzer and Dr. Joe Ivory are exploring the introduction of dental occlusion ties for maxillomandibular fixation and they are joining us to discuss their findings today on Every Day Oral Surgery. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what a dental occlusion tie is, how they work, what they can be used for, their benefits, their challenges, and when you may not be able to use them. We also discuss Andrew and Joe’s textbook (coming soon) before they tell us all about their new and exciting ventures in the world of oral surgery. Being a dental resident is incredibly difficult and in this episode, our guests share some wonderful advice and words of wisdom about the importance of learning constantly, finding out what holds value to you, and staying humble. We also talk about their favorite books, movies, and what hobbies make them better surgeons. Finally, Andrew shares an interesting music tip with residents before Joe inspires us with an incredible quote. You will even get a discount code for KLS Martin instruments! You don’t want to miss out on this one!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An exciting promotion code from KLS Martin instruments for listeners.
- An introduction to today’s guests, Dr. Andrew Jenzer and Dr. Joe Ivory.
- Andrew explains what a dental occlusion tie is.
- What Andrew and Joe’s article on dental occlusion ties is all about.
- How the occlusion tie works.
- The challenges with dental occlusion ties and the benefits of using them instead of wires.
- What Andrew and Joe use the ties for most often.
- Why the use of post-operative elastics and splints may prevent you from using dental occlusion ties.
- What their textbook is about, how they decided to create it, and when it will be available.
- Joe tells us about his new practice and surgery center.
- Andrew tells us about his fellowship at Duke University.
- They share advice for people in their residency: stay humble and learn as much as possible.
- Andrew tells us how he ended up at Duke and why he is so passionate about teaching.
- Andrew and Joe’s favorite movies.
- Andrew shares an amazing (unexpected) tip for residents.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Discount code for 40% off of the basic kit from KLS Martin — EOSExo22
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://www.augustahealth.org/provider/andrew-jenzer
Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email Address — andrew.jenzer@duke.edu
Dr. Joe Ivory on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-ivory-163736a7/
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self — https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today’s episode is all about what happens when things go wrong in the salivary glands, and what to do about it! As Dr. Ben Hechler explains, there are two categories of salivary gland disease (infectious and tumor masses), and retrograde tracking of bacteria is overwhelmingly the most common cause. You will hear about the different factors that lead to the retrograde tracking of bacteria, other factors that result in salivary gland disease, the typical symptoms that a patient with a salivary gland infection will present with, and the ways to diagnose and treat that infection. Ben also talks about the types of tumors that are most often found in the salivary glands, why it is easier to diagnose a tumor in the minor salivary glands (of which there are hundreds) than in the major carotid and submandibular glands, and how to deal with trauma to the salivary glands.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Our three major salivary glands.
- The two broad categories of salivary gland disease.
- Symptoms that a patient with salivary gland disease will typically present with.
- The first steps that you should take if you suspect a patient may have salivary gland disease.
- Types of imaging that Ben suggests using to assess the situation.
- Different causes of salivary infections in the submandibular gland and the carotid gland.
- How to treat salivary gland infections.
- Some of the systemic diseases that affect the salivary glands.
- An explanation of what psilosis is (and what causes it).
- The most common types of tumors found in the salivary glands.
- The challenge of diagnosing tumors in the major salivary glands.
- Why Ben always advocates for complete transparency with patients.
- Ben’s approach when biopsy and MRI results don’t match up.
- The indications for considering neck dissections for salivary gland tumors.
- Advice for dealing with trauma to the salivary glands.
- How to diagnose and treat a ranula.
- Problems that can occur in the accessory parotid gland.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Understanding Consciousness by Max Velmans — https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Consciousness-Max-Velmans/
Do No Harm by Henry Marsh — https://bookshop.org/p/books/do-no-harm-stories-of-life-death-and-brain-surgery-henry-mars
The Watcher — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14852808/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome to another episode of Every Day Oral Surgery! Today we are discussing what it’s like for women in surgery to be part of the “good ole boys club”, with the phenomenal surgeon, Dr. Erin Sheffield. We discuss what her residency was like as a woman, how she gained the confidence to assert herself and establish boundaries, how her first real job coincided with an important IVF appointment, and how being abused by a patient as a surgical intern made sexism in medicine obvious to her. You will hear all about Erin’s experience as a female surgeon, examples of microaggressions that can build up for women, how to address those microaggressions, and the competition felt amongst female surgeons. Erin also tells us about the discrimination she has endured, how language can perpetuate stereotypes and sexism, the pay gap experienced by women, and how having a family can affect your surgical career. It is exceptionally important for male surgeons to support, assert, and advocate for their female colleagues and Erin helps us understand why women can often come across as intimidating in medicine. We also delve into the importance of being authentic and true to yourself in order to be a successful surgeon, before looking at why vulnerability with patients can be a positive thing. Lastly, we talk about the way surgery is changing and why we need to make provisions for that change by having less rigid expectations of surgeons. You don’t want to miss out on this incredibly insightful conversation so tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Erin Sheffield.
- Dr. Sheffield shares her experience of being a woman in the world of oral surgery.
- What her experience was like in residency and why microaggressions must be addressed.
- Some examples of microaggressions in the workplace and how to combat sexism.
- One: Establishing yourself as a doctor.
- Two: Being overlooked in favor of male doctors.
- Three: Being too feminine vs. being unprofessional.
- How Erin has dealt with feeling like an outsider as a female doctor.
- Why male colleagues should help assert their female colleagues as well.
- The ‘intimidating’ label women gain in surgery and why.
- Why being a female surgeon can be competitive among other women.
- The difficulties Erin faced with discrimination in the workplace.
- Why you need to set boundaries as a female surgical resident.
- Why being vulnerable with patients can be so beneficial.
- The pay gap for women in surgery.
- The importance of finding a mentor as a woman in surgery.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Erin Sheffield on Quincy Medical Group — https://quincymedgroup.com/people/erin-sheffield-d-d-s/
Dr. Erin Sheffield on Twitter — https://twitter.com/dresheff
Dr. Erin Sheffield on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/erinsdds/
Dr. Erin Sheffield on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@dresheffield
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome back to Everyday Oral Surgery! Today, we have two guests with us to explore a few key topics. Join us as Drs. Matthew Pham and Poolak Bhatt weigh in on finding your first job after completing your studies. You’ll hear about Dr. Bhatt’s educational Instagram page, started while recovering from a car accident, and Dr. Pham shares some consistent insights he shares on his weekly phone calls with dental students. We touch on opioid dependence, point listeners in the direction of a helpful resource that could help you find a job in the area you want to live in, and talk about salary, collection percentages, and call stipends. Drs. Pham and Bhatt agree that it’s never too early to start interviewing, even if you’re still studying, before outlining some red flags to look out for when you’re choosing where to work. Hear a hopeful message reminding you just how much you have to offer, and much more when you tune in today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Drs. Matthew Pham and Poolak Bhatt.
- An overview of Drs. Pham and Bhatt’s educational and career background.
- The story of how Dr. Bhatt started his educational Instagram page while recovering from a car accident.
- How he found a job in a rural area as a result of his well-researched content on Instagram.
- Dr. Pham weighs in on the difficult time he watched Dr. Bhatt go through during his recovery.
- Dr. Pham’s weekly phone calls with dental students mapping out their next steps.
- Four considerations when choosing a job straight out of your studies.
- Why mentorship has been so integral to Dr. Pham’s career.
- Opioid dependence and how easy it can be to fall down its black hole.
- A resource to equip yourself as you seek a suitable role.
- Leveraging your network to find a suitably located job.
- Why it is important to be honest when you are addressing scope.
- Salary, collection percentages, and call stipends.
- Why it’s never too early to start interviewing, even if you are still a student.
- Red flags to look out for and how to identify them.
- Dr. Bhatt’s advice to lean on people who have been through the same thing as you have.
- The role of mentorship and learning from senior doctors.
- Which forceps each doctor would use to remove Tooth 7.
- Why Dr. Pham loves Rocky, and Dr. Bhatt’s number one is Apocalypse Now.
- Quotes that have altered each of their lives.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Poolak Bhatt on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/omaxface/
Dr. Matthew Pham on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/phamomfs/
Dr. Matthew Pham on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtpdds/
OMS Careerlines — https://www.healthecareers.com/aaoms/search-jobs/
Comfort Crisis — https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Outside of head and neck or cosmetics, fellowships aren’t encouraged in the OMS world, and our guest today calls for that to change. Dr. Brian Farrell is an orthognathic surgeon practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina and he joins us today to discuss the value of fellowships and mentorship, and to share his wisdom with residents on the cusp of committing to a niche. We learn about Dr. Farrell’s in-house surgery model, particularly when it comes to corrective jaw surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea patients, and the benefits thereof. He shares his advice for those looking to imitate the in-house model and fills us in on the well-rounded orthognathic fellowship offered at his practice, Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Farrell, and hear his tips for choosing your path and taking advantage of the opportunities you’re afforded along the way!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Brian Farrell’s training history and current practice setup.
- Dr. Farrell’s experience of performing corrective jaw surgery for outpatients with obstructive sleep apnoea.
- The criteria for whether a triple jaw surgery patient can go directly home post-surgery.
- The benefits of Dr. Farrell’s in-house surgery model.
- The value of mentorship.
- Dr. Farrell’s well-rounded orthognathic fellowship.
- His criticism of the OMS world’s approach to fellowships.
- Advice for residents unsure of which avenue to pursue.
- Advice for dental students contemplating doing a single or dual degree.
- Dr. Farrell’s book recommendations!
- How to inspire your kids to be voracious readers.
- The non-OMS-related things Dr. Farrell does that aid his OMS skills.
- Dr. Farrell’s preferred forceps for extracting tooth number five.
- His interests outside of work, and his favorite films and podcasts.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Brian Farrell — https://mycenters.com/oral-surgery-centers/brian-farrell-dds-md-facs/
Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery — https://mycenters.com/oral-surgery-centers/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Antibiotics have become the go-to prescription for many doctors nationwide. But are antibiotics being over-prescribed and is this a cause for concern? Here today to help us answer that question is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Erin Sheffield. Her practice is in Quincy, Illinois and, with the help of her doctor husband, she has made it her mission to rid her town of antibiotic overuse. After getting a rundown of her professional background, we learn why Dr. Sheffield decided to focus on and speak about antibiotics. A big problem with antibiotics is that the prescription often comes after an allergy misdiagnosis. Dr. Sheffield shares with us the truths about penicillin allergy numbers, why false penicillin allergy claims make it difficult for her to do her job, how she personally navigates these false claims, and why she recommends that allergy testing becomes the norm. Our guest explains when it is appropriate to give out antibiotics, the best practices for perioperative antibiotic administration, and her personal preference for administering antibiotics. Dr. Sheffield believes that all healthcare professionals must be intentional about responsible antibiotic prescription, and she tells us how she implements this in her own practice. To hear what Dr. Sheffield’s favorite mantra is and to learn how she uses TikTok to her advantage, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Erin Sheffield.
- A rundown of Dr. Sheffield’s professional background.
- Why she started speaking about antibiotics.
- The real numbers surrounding penicillin allergies.
- How Dr. Sheffield navigates false allergy claims.
- Who she’d recommend to go for an allergy test.
- The appropriate reasons/diagnosis to give antibiotics.
- Best practices for perioperative antibiotic administration.
- Dr. Sheffield’s personal antibiotic administration preferences.
- The forceps she uses to extract tooth number 12.
- The Walking Dead and a love for Halloween.
- Our guest’s favorite mantra.
- A tip that all parents need to hear, and one for prospective medical practitioners.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Erin Sheffield on Twitter — https://twitter.com/dresheff
Dr. Erin Sheffield on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/erinsdds/
Dr. Erin Sheffield Email — erinmjsheffield@gmail.com
Dr. Erin Sheffield on Blogger — http://erinsheffield.blogspot.com/
Dr. Erin Sheffield on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@dresheffield
Dr. Erin Sheffield on Quincy Medical Group — https://quincymedgroup.com/people/erin-sheffield-d-d-s/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today’s guest has dedicated his life to helping dentists create incredible practices that serve their patients, their employees, and clinicians while growing as big as they want to! Stephen Thorne is the founder and leader of Pacific Dental Services. He started his career by working in his father’s dental practice and learned all aspects of the business there before founding his company in 1994. Pacific Dental Services now has over 900 practices around the country in 30 different states. Today Stephen joins us to share his story and shed light on the future of the oral surgery profession in America. He explains how he built his company, how he managed to get it to the point that it runs so smoothly for each specialist that they serve, and why he won’t consider private equity going forward. We discuss how oral health is being incorporated back into overall health and what this means for dentists. Tune in to hear more about why we need to move from an electronic dental record to an electronic health record for the advancement of oral healthcare, as well as Stephen’s advice to listeners who are in the process of deciding on the type of dental setting they want to go into.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to Stephen Thorne and his company, Pacific Dental Services.
- A brief history of how he established the company.
- How he was able to grow his company so much compared to his competitors.
- How he managed to get PDS to the point that it runs so smoothly for each specialist that it serves.
- The goals for PDS going forward and how their strategy is evolving.
- How oral health is being incorporated back into overall health and what this means for dentists and PDS.
- The importance of moving from an electronic dental record to an electronic health record for the advancement of oral healthcare.
- Stephen’s advice to listeners who are deciding on the type of dental setting or model they want to go into.
- Stephen’s goal for his career and retirement and why he won’t consider the private equity route.
- Hear about Influence, the best book Stephen has read in the last year, in the rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Stephen Thorne — https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevethornepds/
Pacific Dental Services — https://www.pacificdentalservices.com/
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion — https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Psychology-Persuasion-Robert-Cialdini/dp/006124189X
Yellowstone — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4236770/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today on Everyday Oral Surgery we welcome Dr. Eric Holmgren, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a rich background in both academia and private practice. Tune in today to hear the story of how his diverse career trajectory has taken shape and how his experience in different environments has strengthened what he brings to the table. Learn how Dr. Holmgren has chosen to challenge himself and what he experienced as a sideline doctor, doing mission work, and as a parent. Find out how Dr. Holmgren’s commitment to growth has informed his career path, why he recommends that others do the same, and how his life philosophy centered on helping others has informed his work as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in private and academic practice. Thanks for tuning in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Meet today’s guest, Dr. Eric Holmgren, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in New England.
- A brief history of Dr. Holmgren’s diverse background leading up to his role at Dartmouth.
- The perceived income disparity between private practice and academics.
- What it was like to transition between private practice and academia.
- How the UCSF Fresno program helped the process of transitioning to more complex work.
- Why Dr. Holmgren introduced high volume exodontia.
- Bringing a private practice perspective to work in the academic field.
- What Dr. Holmgren gained by forcibly putting himself into challenging situations.
- His involvement in sports medicine and acting as a sideline doctor.
- Why you shouldn’t let not having a medical degree stop you from becoming a sideline doctor.
- The mission work he has done to bolster his growth, taking his cues from Dr. Henry Marsh.
- Why Dr. Holmgren believes that everyone should completely change what they are doing from time to time.
- How exercising and training have enhanced his skills as a surgeon.
- What he has learned from parenting: more is caught than taught.
- Why he recommends Bill Bryson so highly as an author.
- Books by Dr. Henry Marsh that Dr. Holmgren highly recommends.
- Which forceps he prefers to use.
- Another quote by Henry Marsh: “What are we if we can’t help people?”
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Eric Holmgren on Email —
Dr. Eric Holmgren on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-holmgren-501b18187/
UCSF Fresno — https://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/
In a Sunburned Country — https://www.amazon.com/Sunburned-Country-Bill-Bryson/dp/0767903862
Do No Harm — https://www.amazon.com/Do-No-Harm-Stories-Surgery/dp/125009013X
Admissions — https://www.amazon.com/Admissions-Life-as-Brain-Surgeon/dp/1250127262
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In this episode of Every Day Oral Surgery, we talk about osteomyelitis, a rare disease that manifests in a range of patients and is often difficult to diagnose, with expert Dr. Benjamin Hechler. Dr. Hechler is an Assistant Professor and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Duke University Health System and specializes in oral, head, and neck oncologic surgery. We unpack the various challenges associated with diagnosing osteomyelitis and hear the gold standard regarding treatment. Listeners will learn about the different types of osteomyelitis which can manifest and the steps to take to treat osteomyelitis effectively. We also find out why you should not rely on imaging for diagnoses, why it is considered a surgical issue, and when osteomyelitis can become more advanced and spread. Discover the first steps to take when dealing with osteomyelitis diagnoses, the people most at risk, how to avoid additional surgeries, and when it is appropriate to use antibiotics for treatment. Tune in to learn everything you need to know about osteomyelitis to ensure that your patients get the best treatment possible with Dr. Benjamin Hechler!
Key Points From This Episode:
- We start the show by learning the official definition of osteomyelitis.
- Dr. Hechler outlines the different classifications of osteomyelitis.
- The best approach to diagnose osteomyelitis.
- Why you cannot diagnose osteomyelitis from a CT scan alone.
- What you should consider when reviewing the radiologist report.
- Problems associated with diagnosing osteomyelitis.
- When Dr. Hechler thinks you should send the patient for more advanced imaging.
- Whether there is a timeline in determining if the patient has any osteomyelitis infection.
- Hear about patient factors that will increase the likelihood of osteomyelitis.
- Discussion about the possible reasons someone may suffer from osteomyelitis.
- Immediate steps to take when you first suspect the possibility of osteomyelitis.
- What you should do once osteomyelitis has been confirmed from biopsies.
- Learn when osteomyelitis can become more advanced and extend below the canal.
- The role of antibiotics in treating the different types of osteomyelitis.
- Dr. Hechler’s approach to determining the extent of surgery needed to treat osteomyelitis.
- A rundown of the adjunctive treatments available and if they are effective.
- We discuss the challenges for surgeons when defining osteomyelitis.
- The different types of treatments available for diffuse sclerosis-related issues.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Benjamin Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/
Duke University Health System — https://www.dukehealth.org
VA Durham health care — https://www.va.gov/durham-health-care/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery podcast. Today we are joined by Dr. Shaun Young of MOSAIC Maxillofacial Surgical Arts in Tampa Bay, Florida. Dr. Young has a lot of experience with trauma cases and in this episode, we learn about the evolution of his implant and bone grafting techniques and the technology that has allowed for a smoother surgical process. Dr. Young explains the challenges of vertical ridge augmentation and breaks down the benefits of customized titanium mesh versus traditional mesh for these tricky bone graft cases. Tune in to find out how to gain access to this revolutionary technology, as well as apply and retrieve the mesh in operation. If you’re looking to pursue a full-scope practice, this episode is for you!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Shaun Young’s training history and current practice setup.
- Dr. Young’s advice for residents looking to pursue a full-scope practice.
- The scope of Dr. Young’s practice.
- How his implant and bone grafting techniques have evolved over time.
- The importance of soft tissue in the long-term maintenance of implants.
- What value Dr. Young has gleaned from Dr. Istvan Urban’s books.
- Challenges of vertical ridge augmentation.
- The techniques Dr. Young finds most effective.
- The benefits of ReOss’ customized titanium mesh.
- How to access the new dental regeneration technology in the US.
- How to avoid complications in challenging bone graft cases.
- Customized titanium mesh versus traditional mesh.
- How to apply and retrieve the customized mesh in operation.
- The screws Dr. Young prefers to use in ridge augmentation cases.
- Dr. Young answers our rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
@thefaceguys on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thefaceguys
Dr. Shaun Young Email — shaunryoung@gmail.com
Dr. Shain Young Phone — (813) 390-9325
MOSAIC Maxillofacial Surgical Arts — www.mosaicsurgery.com
Vertical and Horizontal Ridge Augmentation by Dr. Urban — https://www.amazon.com/Vertical-Horizontal-Ridge-Augmentation-Perspectives/dp/1786980002
Vertical 2 by Dr. Urban — https://www.amazon.com/Vertical-Next-Level-Tissue-Augmentation-ebook/dp/B09LMQ9N5T
ReOss — https://www.reoss.eu/
Geistlich — https://www.geistlich.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Everyday Oral Surgery — www.everydayoralsurgery.com
Joining us in conversation is Dr. Jacob Stucki, to discuss the recently updated whitepaper on office-based anesthesia. Tune in today to hear what is outlined in the White Paper update and what the implications are for practitioners. Dr. Grant Stucki shares his biggest take-home from the article, and the doctors explore the critical starting point for anesthesia. Disease categories, heart failure, asthma, and renal diseases are among our talking points today, with a part of our conversation dedicated to the distinction between pediatric and adult patients. Next, we unpack what it means to treat the patient, and not the monitor, and discuss the two parts of emergency preparedness, as outlined by the White Paper update. Find out why this model is important, and why it’s worth taking 20 minutes out of your day to read the paper.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Today’s topic: the recently updated whitepaper on office-based anesthesia.
- Reasons for the recent update: for members, and to highlight their good work for others.
- The importance of anesthesia for oral surgeons.
- AAOMS training for anesthesia and its requirements.
- What the White Paper includes about the history of anesthesia and AAOMS.
- The AAOMS team model which includes a minimum of three highly trained professionals.
- The dividing line when a patient experiences discomfort.
- Techniques including using local to reduce the need for other methods.
- What Dr. Grant Stucki considers the biggest take home message of the article.
- Where safe anesthesia starts and why it is critical.
- The profile of a patient you are looking for: healthy patients or those with a systemic condition that is well controlled.
- The difference between ASA2 and ASA3 disease and how there isn’t a category for moderate diseases.
- Which candidates to take off your list of options to sedate.
- Why it is important to know enough about heart failure to be able to recognize it.
- Addressing the issue of asthma within candidates for anesthesia.
- Hepatic and renal disease.
- The importance of treating pediatric patients differently, and not just like small adults.
- Risks connected to treating pregnant patients.
- What it means to treat the patient, not the monitor.
- The two parts to emergency preparedness: systems, and practice.
- Dr. Grant Stucki’s experience saving the lives of two patients in an emergency situation.
- Scenarios you should go over: multiple health issues, asthma, overdoses, heart attacks, allergic reactions, and more.
- The importance of having scrimmages in the different areas of the office.
- Simulation tools you can look forward to using to train staff.
- Why this model is important.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jake Stucki LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl=en
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome to another episode of Every Day Oral Surgery. Today we are joined by maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Heshaam Fallah to discuss the new innovative technology, FaceID, that is being used to create custom plates for orthognathic patients. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Dr. Fallah’s impressive professional background, the surgeries he is focused on today, and how virtual surgery is being used in his practice. We also discuss how FaceID works, why it is more accurate than other surgery technology, how long the process takes, and how the plates fit. Next, we look at the equipment required to use FaceID, how it saves time, and how it is helpful for treating sleep apnea before Dr. Fallah shares with us the cons of this technology. Tune in for some very valuable advice from Dr. Fallah for using FaceID!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Heshaam Fallah.
- A brief overview of Dr. Fallah’s professional background and how he got to where he is now.
- The types of procedures Dr. Fallah is focused on today.
- Virtual surgery: the new oral surgery technology that is being developed.
- How cutting guides assist during surgery and the problems associated with them.
- How FaceID works and why it is so much more accurate than any other surgery technology.
- What the preparation looks like and how long the process takes.
- What the custom plates look like and how they fit as compared to regular plates.
- The big con of FaceID: the cost.
- Why cost isn’t much of an issue for Dr. Fallah’s practice.
- How FaceID’s accuracy is saving so much time for surgeons.
- Dr. Fallah shares some advice for surgeons who want to start using FaceID.
- The office equipment required to do FaceID.
- Why FaceID is very helpful for sleep apnea.
- As usual, we end with some rapid-fire questions for Dr. Fallah.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr Heshaam Fallah on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/heshaam-fallah-23424668/
Why We Sleep — https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl=en
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Coming out of residency, oral surgeons are instantly faced with the need to be business savvy as they navigate the professional world, particularly if they’re looking to go private. Unfortunately, most of us lack a background in business. Today, we are joined by Dr. Paul Rollins, one of three partners at Falls Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, to investigate how to assess a practice’s operations and evaluate whether they’re a good fit for you. Dr. Rollins breaks down the basic principles of business as they apply to oral surgery, from the difference between production and collections to how to calculate your overhead costs. We discuss the value of time and dependable employees, as well as how to gauge the profitability of a practice for you as an individual. If you’ve decided to pursue a private practice but aren’t sure which steps to take, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear all you need to know about analyzing a private practice you’re looking to join or purchase.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing our guest, Dr. Paul Rollins.
- The challenges of pursuing a private practice with no business background.
- Dr. Rollins’ business background.
- Basic business principles and advice for getting into private practice.
- How to evaluate a practice to ensure it’s a good fit for you.
- What you’re buying into when you buy a practice.
- The difference between production and collections/revenue.
- The biggest expenses OMS practices incur.
- How to calculate your overhead costs.
- How the number of partners impacts the overhead of a practice.
- Salaries versus distributions.
- The difference between operating income and net income.
- How to gauge the profitability of a practice for you as a partner.
- The importance of having a good lawyer and accountant on board.
- Examples of fixed, variable, and mixed costs.
- Dr. Rollins’ current practice setup at Falls Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center.
- How to calculate return on investment in the oral surgery world.
- The value of having good employees.
- The importance of prioritizing time value for yourself and your employees.
- The importance of comparing various practices before making a decision.
- Final words of advice for residents looking to join or acquire a private practice.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Paul Rollins on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-rollins-25248848/
Dr. Paul Rollins Email —
Falls Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center — https://www.fallsoralsurgery.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Placing dental implants is a complicated and delicate procedure that requires absolute accuracy. Depending on the situation, this can be difficult and time-consuming and requires the patient to be operated on for uncomfortably long periods. What if there was a way to improve the accuracy of the procedure while making it faster and less invasive for patients? In this episode, we speak to Dr. Ryan Kriwanek about his experience using X-Nav, an exciting technology helping improve implant procedures. Dr. Ryan Kriwanek is an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Newport Beach, California, and has a keen interest in implant surgery, related bone grafting procedures, and orthognathic surgery. In our conversation, we learn everything you need to know about X-Nav based on Dr. Kriwanek’s experience using the system. We learn about the steps involved with using X-Nav, the challenges and limitations of the system, what types of procedures it can be used for, the associated learning curve, how to bill patients, and much more! Tune in to learn about the pros and cons of an exciting new technology changing the way implants are done with expert Dr. Ryan Kriwanek!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introduction about Dr. Kriwanek’s professional background.
- What type of procedures takes most of his time.
- He outlines his experience of using the X-Nav system.
- A breakdown of the steps involved in using the X-Nav system.
- The challenges and limitations of using X-Nav in his practice.
- Reasons why he does not sedate patients while using the system.
- Examples of the types of procedures that X-Nav can be used for.
- Whether Dr. Kriwanek uses the system in conjunction with a guide.
- Dr. Kriwanek explains the instances when he does not use the system.
- Other technologies in dental surgery that Dr. Kriwanek has come across.
- How he calculates the cost of using the system for billing patients.
- Advice Dr. Kriwanek has for young surgeons interested in using the technology.
- How long it takes to set up the practice and train staff on the X-Nav system.
- The support that is provided for surgeons using the system.
- Dr. Kriwanek shares a story about when using X-Nav did not go to plan.
- We end the show with some rapid-fire questions for Dr. Kriwanek.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ryan Kriwanek on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kriwanek-aab62b4b/
Dr. Ryan Kriwanek Email — rkriwanek@gmail.com
X-Nav Technologies — https://x-navtech.com/
Nobel Biocare — https://www.nobelbiocare.com/en-us
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome to another episode of Everyday Oral Surgery! Joining us in conversation today is Dr. David Hirsch, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in New York. During today’s conversation, you’ll hear about Dr. Hirsch’s journey of building his expertise leading up to today. Learn about the role of 3D printing in changing the dental industry, and how he has used the ‘Jaw in a Day’ technique since the early days of its inception. This episode is brimming with advice for young surgeons about training, collaboration, and ego. Dr. Hirsch is driven by passion and reminds listeners that following your heart is an essential component of creating a successful career. Get a book recommendation from Dr. Hirsch’s senior colleague, find out which unexpected unrelated activity improves his dexterity as a surgeon, and much more today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to Dr. David Hirsch, oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in New York.
- His education at NYU followed by a Head and Neck Fellowship with Dr. Eric Dierks.
- The ten years he spent managing practices in NYU before moving to Lennox Hill Hospital.
- Selling his private practice during the heat of COVID to become Senior Vice President of dental medicine at Northwell.
- His background in wrestling and his role as the unofficial team doctor.
- How the advent of 3D printing has changed the dental industry.
- The ‘Jaw in a Day’ technique and how he has used it through his evolution.
- What it has been like to be the first oral and maxillofacial surgeon to do head and neck surgery in NYC.
- The importance of putting your ego aside, collaborating and learning from others.
- Why being in a competitive environment makes him better at his job.
- His advice for oral surgeons choosing a direction: you have to do what you love!
- Why young surgeons should take the opportunity to train as much as they can.
- The best book Dr. Hirsch has read in the past year: After the Roof Caved In.
- How Dr. Hirsch’s fly fishing skills improve his dexterity as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
- Which forceps he uses to extract Tooth 14: a standard 150.
- His favorite film: Vision Quest.
- Why Dr. Hirsch is excited to hear from surgeons and patients across America.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Hirsch Email — dhirsch5@northwell.edu
Dr. David Hirsch on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Dr. David Hirsch on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/doctor.davidhirsch/
Head and Neck Surgical Associates — https://head-neck.com/
After the Roof Caved In — https://www.amazon.com/After-Roof-Caved-Immigrants-Journey/dp/1951627245
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome to another episode of Every Day Oral Surgery! Today, we are joined by Jake Stucki to discuss some tips on using nitrous and oral sedation effectively. In this short episode, you’ll hear about the impetus for today’s topic, what could be happening when a patient says the nitrous isn’t working, and the pros and cons of using nitrous, as well as why you shouldn’t just crank it higher. We also discuss a potentially better method of sedation than anesthesia, some of our experiences of using oral sedation, and the importance of using proper dosage, plus some tips for handling pediatric sedation and the importance of knowing who is a good candidate for what type of sedation. Finally, we mention why oral surgeons often avoid the use of nitrous. To hear all this and more, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The impetus for today’s topic: a discussion about nitrous oxide with Jake.
- What could be happening when a patient says the nitrous isn’t working.
- The benefits of nitrous.
- The negative effects of nitrous.
- The importance of inspecting the system before cranking it higher if patients aren’t feeling it.
- The dangers of diffusion hypoxia with nitrous.
- Why a lower dosage of oral sedative combined with nitrous may be better than anesthesia.
- A look at when you shouldn’t use nitrous.
- What we have experienced when it comes to oral sedation.
- The importance of being aware of dosage and laws in different states.
- How we handle pediatric sedation.
- Why we put an IV in, regardless of the sedation method, when the patient falls asleep.
- The importance of knowing what patients need what type of sedation and how much.
- Why oral surgeons often avoid nitrous: the size and bulkiness of it.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jake Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Note writing feels like the bane of every oral surgeon’s existence, but is essential for your protection. Every aspect of your note could be used to help you in a medical-legal situation or hurt you. Today, we are joined by Connecticut-based OMS, David Salomon to discuss how to avoid and combat medical-legal issues with efficient note writing. We talk about the importance of forming good note-writing habits, and what those are, including tips for making the process as painless and efficient as possible. We break down what to include in your notes to avoid medical-legal issues, and share an example of notes being examined in a malpractice case. To further protect yourself, clear communication and an empathetic bedside manner are key, and in this episode, we cover the best ways to communicate with your patients before, during, and after a procedure, particularly in the case of a complication. Tune in to find out how best to protect yourself from medical-legal complications and be the best OMS you can be!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. David Salomon.
- Today’s topics: how to avoid and combat medical-legal issues.
- How we feel about the process of note writing.
- The importance of starting early and forming good habits, when it comes to note writing.
- The multifunctional purpose of note writing.
- Tips for making the process more efficient and painless.
- The skill required for writing succinct notes.
- What to include in your notes to avoid medical-legal issues.
- An example of notes being examined in a malpractice case.
- Why it’s important for oral surgeons to prioritize good note writing.
- Why it’s advisable to include probing depths in your notes, as well as reasons for extraction.
- The importance of making individualized notes for each patient and including everything that was discussed with the patient prior to the procedure.
- How to approach note writing for procedures involving anesthesia.
- Where to find suitable note templates!
- Why time-stamped, descriptive computer-written notes are preferable.
- How best to communicate with patients before and after a procedure to avoid legal complications.
- How to communicate a surgical complication to a patient during and post-procedure.
- The advantage of empathy and a good bedside manner.
- Dr. Stucki’s experience of an extortion attempt by a patient and how he handled it.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Salomon — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-salomon-b8ab1431/
OMSNIC — https://www.omsnic.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Our guest today, Dr. Raza Hussain, is a firm believer that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who run their own private practices possess a unique set of skills that set them up to be excellent leaders. This can be especially relevant to public institutions like hospitals. Running your own private practice enables you to be an expert, not just in oral surgery, but also in the business side of things, like sourcing equipment, managing finances, and instituting an HR department. Tuning in you’ll hear Dr. Hussain unpack what he’s learned from his experiences working in public hospitals, the leadership training he underwent, and what his association with the Department of Veterans Affairs has taught him about leadership. We delve into what it takes to run a private practice, the benefits of being skilled in multiple areas, and the difficult decisions leaders in healthcare need to make on a regular basis. Dr. Hussain also shares his advice for young surgeons who are interested in leadership and why he would like to see more Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons taking up leadership positions. Tune in for a deep dive into what it means to be a leader, the importance of being involved in public health leadership, and much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Get to know our returning guest, Dr. Raza Hussain.
- How hospital committees affect the level of care healthcare professionals can provide for their patients.
- The leadership training Dr. Hussain underwent, sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- What Dr. Hussain learned about the budgeting process for public institutions like hospitals.
- Why Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who have run their own private practices are uniquely suited to leadership positions in hospitals.
- The differences and similarities between running a private practice and working in a public institution.
- Dr. Hussain’s advice for young surgeons who are interested in leadership.
- Some of the difficult decisions you need to make as a leader.
- The precision and analytical skills that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons possess and why they are beneficial as a leader.
- The importance of being a good leader no matter what setting you’re in.
- Why healthcare providers need to be involved with budgeting and leadership decisions.
- Examples of how to educate your patients when they query costs or procedures.
- Why Dr. Hussain believes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons need to become more involved in broader healthcare leadership, both locally and globally.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Raza Hussain — https://dentistry.uic.edu/raza-hussain
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry — https://dentistry.uic.edu/
Dr. Raza Hussain email — raza.hussain@va.gov
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl=en
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome back to the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast! During today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Bill Jordan, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Sugar Land, Texas. He is here today to discuss the rise of management groups and venture capital groups in recent years. Join us today to hear how to determine if bringing in practice management or a venture capital group is right for you. Dr. Jordan shares his own experience and goes into detail about how US Oral Surgery Management partners with practices. You’ll learn why it’s important for you to understand some of how your practice will be valued from a private equity standpoint and get some great tips on assessing whether a company is right for you to bring in. We touch on a management company’s role in providing support for reaching your goals, the reality of debt among young surgeons, and limiting burnout through hiring the assistance you need. Join us to hear all this and more today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to today’s guest, Dr. Bill Jordan, oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
- Today’s topic: the rise of management groups and venture capital groups in the last few years.
- Dr. Jordan weighs in on the first question you should ask yourself: is this right for me?
- His experience in dealing with practice management and venture capital.
- What US Oral Surgery does when they consult with your business.
- Why you need to understand some of how your practice will be valued from a private equity perspective.
- The importance of looking at a company’s management history before bringing them in.
- Why, if you are offered dividends, you really need to understand what that entails.
- The reality of debt among young surgeons.
- How the support of practice management can help you achieve your goals.
- Why your work as a surgeon will be saddled by the debt you have to repay.
- Limiting burnout by relying on management support.
- The unique opportunity to network with other surgeons.
- A word of caution around rules around itinerant surgery and post-ops according to the CPC.
- Why it is so important to be reachable for your patients.
- How what you do as a surgeon can impact the entire community of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
US Oral Surgery Management — https://www.usosm.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl=en
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Erik Nuveen has built a life and a career that he truly loves, but getting to this point came with its own set of challenges. Listen to this episode where Erik candidly shares the ups and downs that he has faced along his journey, why his time at dental school has been invaluable to him as a full-body cosmetic surgeon, and what it takes to achieve true operational efficiency and sustain a thriving business. Erik does approximately 1400 major surgeries a year, and he has trained over 200 physicians and OMS residents over the past 20 years! His lack of fear is one of the fundamental factors which he attributes to his success. Whether or not you are interested in cosmetic surgery, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to take your career into your own hands and truly make the most of whatever path you choose!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Erik shares the story of his residency transfer.
- Why he credits his success as a cosmetic surgeon to dental school.
- The average number of major surgeries that Erik does per year.
- How our guest achieves such a high degree of operational efficiency.
- The factors that he sees as fundamental to success.
- Erik’s drive to improve the way things are done in the medical field.
- Advice for any listeners interested in becoming a cosmetic surgeon.
- Erik’s ultimate goal that he hopes to achieve through training other surgeons.
- Personal struggles that he has overcome, and how his past has impacted the way he lives his life now.
- Examples of ways to give back to society.
- The primary investment endeavors that our guest is focused on at the moment.
- Why now is an interesting time to be involved in the oral surgery profession.
- Tips for running a flourishing business (yes, you can do it!).
- An overview of the ideal practice setup.
- The value that lies in having a business partner.
- Examples of how to demonstrate a high level of commitment to your career.
- Erik’s plans for the future.
- 24000: the total number of surgeries that Erik has done!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Erik Nuveen Email Address — drnuveen@gmail.com
Erik Nuveen on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-nuveen-599920a1/
Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates — https://csaok.com/
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery — https://www.cosmeticsurgery.org/default.aspx
Everyday Oral Surgery — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
During this episode of our Resident Series of the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast, Jake and I walk you through the process of treating an odontogenic infection. We discuss everything from the factors that indicate the severity of an infection at the initial patient consultation (including systemic issues), to the difference between moderate and severe spaces, to the technical details about how to drain an abscess. These things will come up on a regular basis during your oral surgery career, so it is vital to understand them properly. If you are currently doing your OMS residency, this episode will help you feel more at ease when dealing with odontogenic infections!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Factors to take into consideration to determine how severe an infection is.
- Some of the most important tests to order for a patient with an infection.
- Benefits of looking at a patient’s imaging prior to reading their report.
- What air looks like on a CT scan.
- Examples of things that are a cause for concern on a CT scan.
- What a more developed abscess looks like.
- Moderate versus severe spaces.
- How infections can compromise airways.
- The importance of understanding a patient’s systemic problems (if they have any).
- Indications that a patient should be admitted to hospital.
- Technical tips for draining an abscess.
- Advice for how to approach post-operative care of your patients.
- Examples of severe complications that can arise from untreated odontogenic infections.
- A description of each of the stages of infection.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl=en
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
If you run a business, in this day and age, you need social media. Not necessarily to drive business, but to support and enhance your brand. Joining us today to share his thoughts on the subject is Dr. Jason Auerbach AKA Bloody Tooth Guy, OMS of Riverside Oral Surgery in New Jersey who happens to have gained 181k organic followers on his Bloody Tooth Guy Instagram account! In this episode, we find out how his online presence has benefited his physical practice, and how best to use social media to enhance your brand. We learn about Dr. Auerbach’s commitment to optimizing the patient experience and the ways in which he’s achieved his goal, as well as his tips for optimal referral management. Tune in to find out more about Dr. Auerbach’s journey and his inspiring philosophies on both social media and oral surgery!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Jason Auerbach’s training history and current practice setup.
- How Dr. Auerbach developed Bloody Tooth Guy on Instagram.
- How he gained 181k organic followers!
- How his online presence has benefited his practice.
- Dr. Auerbach’s intention to scale his practice from the get-go.
- Ways in which he’s optimized the patient experience.
- The infrastructure of Riverside Oral Surgery.
- How to ensure optimal referral management.
- Dr. Auerbach’s advice for young doctors determining their niche in the field.
- How to use social media as a tool for your practice.
- The importance of being authentic on social media.
- Dr. Auerbach’s book recommendation, favorite non-oral surgery-related activity, favorite film, and which forceps he uses to extract tooth number 20!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jason Auerbach Email — jma@riversideoralsurgery.com or bloodytoothguy@gmail.com
Dr. Jason Auerbach on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-m-auerbach-dds-392a0b39/
Bloody Tooth Guy — https://bloodytoothguy.com/
Bloody Tooth Guy on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/bloodytoothguy
Riverside Oral Surgery — https://www.riversideoralsurgery.com/
TBS Dental — https://www.tbsdental.com/
TBS Dental on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tbsinstruments
David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell — https://www.amazon.com/David-Goliath-Underdogs-Misfits-Battling/dp/0316204374
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Getting a Squamous Cell Carcinoma diagnosis will, for some people, be one of the worst moments of their lives. As an oral surgeon, it’s your responsibility to walk your patients through this moment, and the process that follows. In today’s episode, Dr. Nicholas Callahan is here to share his thoughts on the kindest and most effective way to do this. We discuss everything from indicators of a potential Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the mouth and how to do a biopsy of an oral cavity lesion, to delivering a diagnosis to a patient, treating the cancer, and dealing with the potentially major life changes that take place after surgery. Nick also shares the importance of being open-minded as a dental student; you may be surprised by which areas of oral surgery make you feel fulfilled!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Nicholas Callahan shares an overview of his background in oral surgery and his current areas of focus.
- Factors to take into consideration when choosing a fellowship or a residency training program.
- Reasons for the negative connotations associated with oral cavity cancer.
- Symptoms on the inside of the mouth which may signal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Areas inside the mouth that are high risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Why Nick worries more about painless ulcers than painful ones.
- Unlearning what you were taught at dental school about how to biopsy a potential cancer lesion.
- Why Nick prefers private practitioners to contact him directly when they have identified Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a patient.
- The initial screening process for a patient with Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Advice for delivering a Squamous Cell Carcinoma diagnosis to a patient.
- Steps to treating Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- The survival rate for T4 cancers.
- Possible long-term effects of Squamous Cell Carcinoma surgery.
- The power of a positive mindset amongst cancer patients.
- Valuable advice for dental students: be open-minded and take advantage of every opportunity!
- A rapid-fire round with Nick.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Nicholas Callahan Email — ncall@uic.edu
Chicago Max Face on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chicagomaxface/?hl=en
The Road by Cormac McCarthy — https://www.amazon.com/Road-Cormac-McCarthy/dp/0307387895
Ghostbusters — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087332/
Everyday Oral Surgery — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl=en
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Vladimir Polyakov is an OMS running not one, but two practices in the LA area, the first of which he started from scratch straight out of university. In this episode, we hear about what it takes to successfully start a practice from scratch and the lessons Dr. Polyakov learned along the way. We discover how he has managed to halve his number of patients while being more financially successful than ever before, and how his practice has become completely insurance-independent. Dr. Polyakov explains why emotional intelligence and the way you communicate with patients and referring doctors is, in fact, the key to success, and fills us in on how best to nurture those relationships! Tune in to hear about Dr. Polyakov’s admirable journey, and his astute advice for young practitioners, particularly those looking to start their own practices.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Vladimir Polyakov’s training history and current practice setup.
- How he started his own practice directly after graduation.
- How he acquired his second practice in 2015!
- His involvement in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- The changes he’s made over the years to the way he runs his practices.
- How he manages to see fewer patients and be more financially successful than before.
- Dr. Polyakov’s procedure focus.
- The key to success, according to Dr. Polyakov, and what sets practitioners apart.
- How to establish a trusting relationship with patients.
- The importance of having a well-trained team within your practice.
- Dr. Polyakov’s plan to set himself and his practice up for his retirement.
- Notable turning points for improving his practice!
- The most valuable things he learned from the Levin Group.
- In what cases Dr. Polyakov will perform guided implant surgery.
- Crucial considerations prior to starting a practice.
- Advice for young oral surgeons and those looking to start a practice from scratch.
- Dr. Polyakov answers our rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Vladimir Polyakov Email — vpolyakov@synergyoms.com
Synergy Implant and Oral Surgery Center — https://synergyoms.com/
Dr. Vladimir Polyakov on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdomteethdentalimplantsoral/
Dr. Vladimir Polyakov on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/synergyoms
Dr. Vladimir Polyakov on Twitter — https://twitter.com/synergyoms
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.aaoms.org/
Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind — https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0062316117
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Traditional approaches to teaching and learning are rapidly becoming outdated. Past teaching methods do not take into account the range of expertise, different schedules, and continual advances made in medicine resulting in students feeling less equipped in real-world scenarios. In today’s show, we delve into a progressive alternative to teaching and learning in the realm of dental medicine with pioneer Dr. Martin Steed, Associate Professor and Chair of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Steed found a passion for oral maxillofacial surgery early in his career and strives to continually improve his field within the academic domain. In this episode, we learn more about Dr. Steed and the SCORE curriculum, a curriculum designed to improve the education of surgical trainees through a standardized, peer-reviewed curriculum. In our conversation, we learn about Dr. Steed’s professional background and why he chose the academic career path. We also dive deep into what the SCORE curriculum is, how it first came about, what the benefits are to both students and teachers, how the program can be customized, what the main aims and goals of SCORE are, the assessment criteria, other ways it can help students, ways in which it is continually improving, and much more. Be sure not to miss out on the next step in learning and teaching with Dr. Martin Steed.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Brief background about Dr. Steed’s training and current practice setup.
- Reasons behind his decision to choose an academic career path.
- Details about the current school curriculum and the opportunities it provides.
- What the ultimate goals, focus, and benefits of SCORE curriculum are.
- Dr. Steed shares examples of the approach and lesson plans used.
- Examples of the extra modules that Dr. Steed has added to the program.
- Outline of other benefits to residences, such as preparing for the board exam.
- He explains where the program has the potential to grow.
- Breakdown of the support that Dr. Steed has received for the SCORE curriculum.
- The structure of assessments is explained briefly.
- Whether the SCORE curriculum is being adopted at other Universities.
- Who acts as sources of new information for the SCORE curriculum.
- Dr. Steed shares some advice for people wanting to access the program.
- We end the show with our usual rapid-fire questions for Dr. Steed.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Martin Steed on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-steed-05253036/
Dr. Martin Steed Phone — 843-876-7645
Medical University of South Carolina — https://web.musc.edu/
Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine — https://dentistry.musc.edu
AAOMS — https://www.aaoms.org/
SCORE for OMS — https://www.aaoms.org/education-research/oms-faculty/score-for-oms
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Becoming an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is not an easy task. It takes years of grueling training, during which you’ll undoubtedly experience many failures and setbacks. It can be especially tough if you take an unorthodox route to becoming one. In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashkan Mobini to talk about the non-traditional journey he took to becoming an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and how he found the grit to continue despite the immense obstacles he faced. When he first graduated in 2011, Dr. Mobini knew he was interested in becoming an oral surgeon but student debt and the opportunity to pay it off while working as a dentist encouraged him to delay that decision. In our conversation, Dr. Mobini explains what it was like applying for residency two years after his initial training and why this posed so many obstacles. We hear why he was no longer considered a good residency candidate in 2013, and why he pursued a non-categorical internship to become a better candidate and obtain a residency. He shares why it was one of the hardest things he’s ever had to do, how he found the strength to persevere, and why he’s so glad he did. We also discuss what it was like obtaining his residency after two years as an intern and why it’s so important to maintain a good perspective on yourself and be tenacious in your desire to become what you want to be. Tune in for an honest conversation about what it takes to become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, why it’s okay to take a non-traditional journey to get there, and why perseverance pays off!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest Dr. Ashkan Mobini.
- Learn about Dr. Mobini’s training and how he became an oral surgeon.
- The obstacles that Dr. Mobini faced on the path to becoming an oral maxillofacial surgeon.
- The unorthodox path that Dr. Mobini followed to becoming an oral maxillofacial surgeon.
- Why Dr. Mobini decided not to apply to a residency after graduating in 2011.
- The challenges that Dr. Mobini faced due to applying for residency two years after graduation.
- How being a Canadian citizen affected Dr. Mobini’s studies in the US.
- How pursuing an internship improved Dr. Mobini’s opportunities as a residency candidate.
- How Dr. Mobini prepared for his CBSE and what it was like taking it.
- The difference between a categorical and non-categorical intern.
- The challenges of persevering as a non-categorical intern.
- Why doing a second year as a non-categorical intern helped Dr. Mobini become an excellent residency candidate.
- Dr. Mobini answers our rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ashkan Mobini on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashkan-mobini-10411236/
Dr. Ashkan Mobini’s email address — ashkan.mobini@gmail.com
Toronto Oral Facial Surgery — https://www.tofs.ca/about
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones — https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break-ebook/dp/B07D23CFGR
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl=en
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In this episode, we do a deep dive into causes, risk factors, and recommended treatments for a variety of fibro-osseous lesions. Our guest today is Dr. Robert Marx, a recently retired oral surgeon who is now pursuing stem cell research. Robert has a wealth of knowledge on fibro-osseous lesions; from periapical cemental dysplasia and florid cemento-osseous dysplasia to fibrous dysplasia and cherubism. After listening to this episode, you’ll know when you should treat a fibro-osseous lesion and when you should “let sleeping dogs lie,” symptoms to look out for when diagnosing patients, which patients will need lifelong follow-ups, and which lesions are and are not hereditary. Fibro-osseous lesions are commonly misdiagnosed, so tune in today to prevent making that mistake!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An explanation of what fibro-osseous lesions are.
- Periapical cemental dysplasia: causes and risk factors for this type of lesion.
- How to treat focal cemento-osseous dysplasia.
- When patients with periapical cemental dysplasia or focal cemento-osseous dysplasia will experience pain.
- A rare problem that can occur in patients with florid cemento-osseous dysplasia.
- How to identify fibrous dysplasia.
- Advice for undertaking an osseo sculpting procedure.
- The potential for regrowth of fibrous dysplasia.
- Why a quiescent period is recommended when fibrous dysplasia is identified.
- An overview of the four types of fibrous dysplasia.
- The cause of all types of fibrous dysplasias.
- How cherubism got its name.
- Symptoms of the three different types of cherubism.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl=en
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome to our Resident Series, where we’ll be discussing relevant topics and updates from the leaders in our field. Today, Drs. Grant and Jake Stucki delve into the recent AAOMS Position Paper on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ), published in May 2022. We’ve discussed MRONJ in previous episodes, but today we’re taking a closer look at the changes observed by the leaders of our specialty. In this episode, we cover all the bases of what MRONJ is, what causes it, its risks, and the various treatment options. We discuss the medications associated with causing MRONJ, and what constitutes a high-risk candidate for developing the condition. We break down the three critical diagnostic criteria and the four stages of MRONJ and explain why it’s crucial to know these back to front. Tune in to find out the degrees of risk when it comes to extraction and implants, and how to reduce the risk of MRONJ before, during, and after oral surgery. And be sure to join us for the next installment of the Resident Series!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Defining MRONJ: Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.
- The medications associated with causing MRONJ and what they’re used for.
- Which patients are at high risk for developing MRONJ.
- The various terms used for MRONJ in the recently updated AAOMS Position Paper.
- How bisphosphonates impair osteoclast function causing MRONJ.
- Why osteoclast function is intentionally inhibited in certain cancer patients.
- How long bisphosphonates can remain in the body, beyond treatment.
- The pathogenesis of MRONJ.
- The diagnostic criteria for MRONJ.
- The four stages of MRONJ: inexplicable pain (no exposed bone), asymptomatic exposed bone, exposed bone with pain, and pain with exposed bone and radiographic changes.
- The importance of knowing the stages and the diagnostic criteria for MRONJ!
- Factors to consider when determining a patient’s risk for developing MRONJ.
- Reasons for using antiresorptive medication.
- The risk of MRONJ following tooth extraction.
- How to reduce the risk of MRONJ before, during, and after oral surgery.
- The role of existing inflammation in causing MRONJ.
- Non-surgical and surgical treatment for MRONJ.
- Clinical scenarios: how to decide whether to extract a tooth from a patient who’s on antiresorptive medication.
- How Drs. Grant and Jake Stucki communicate the risk to patients.
- The low risk of implants causing MRONJ.
- The importance of informing your patients of the risk.
- Look out for our next Resident Series episode!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
AAOMS Position Paper on MRONJ 2022 Update — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35300956/
Dr. Thomas Schlieve: Changing the way you think about MRONJ — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/podcast/
Everyday Oral Surgery — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Grant Stucki on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery
Dr. Jake Stucki — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
When you start your private practice you need to choose what you want to prioritize and build your team from there. Today on the show we talk with Dr. Jason Edwards, an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery based in Tampa Florida, about his hiring practices, how to build a team based on your values and priorities, and what he learned from facing an unexpected lawsuit. Dr. Edwards is a huge fan of collaboration and it’s played a substantial role in shaping his business. In our conversation, we delve into the hiring process, how to get the most out of your interviews, and how to foster a thriving and cohesive team. Dr. Edwards explains why he looks for qualities like adaptability and care in his new hires, and how to identify particular values and traits during interviews. We also discuss the minor lawsuit Dr. Edwards had to contend with, how the case got thrown out, and the pivotal role that reviews play in any lawsuit. Today’s episode is filled with excellent recommendations on hiring, team building, the reviewing process, and much more. So make sure you tune in to learn from the best!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Get to know today’s guest Dr. Jason Edwards, including his training, and his current office setup.
- What Dr. Edwards learned from his father about business and a high work ethic.
- Why Dr. Edwards chose to do several business classes during his undergrad.
- How Dr. Edwards got started in private practice and chose his team.
- Why Dr. Edwards isn’t afraid to fail or collaborate.
- Why a sophisticated system of operation is so valuable.
- Choosing whether to prioritize service or sales and how to hire accordingly.
- The qualities that Dr. Edwards looks for when hiring new team members.
- Recommendations on how to interview for qualities like adaptability.
- Why you should hire slow and fire fast based on trust and cooperation.
- How Dr. Edwards conducts his training and separates the front and back of his office.
- Why you should start your training in a stress-free environment.
- Tips on how to ensure that your new hire is a good fit for your team.
- Why you should interview your team as well as their new teammate for feedback.
- Details on the lawsuit against Dr. Edward’s practice and how they won.
- The pivotal role that reviews play in any lawsuit.
- How Dr. Edwards structures the review process.
- The benefits of separating financial compensation from the review process.
- Why there should always be a third-party present during the review process.
- Dr. Edwards answers our rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The One Minute Manager
Voodoo in New Orleans
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In residency, it’s easy to romanticize what your life is going to be like when you get out into the world of private practice or academia, but the reality is often different from what you would expect. This episode will ensure that you are better prepared to handle the challenges that you are likely to experience in life after residency! Joining me today are Dr. Paul Rollins, from the private practice side, and Dr. Ben Hechler from the academic side, to share the biggest shocks that they received when they left residency, and their advice for overcoming them. From the importance of communicating your mistakes with your patients (yes, mistakes are inevitable!) to how to lead a team, this episode covers (almost) everything you need to get your head around the challenges of being in practice.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The importance of not romanticizing life after residency too much.
- Why procedures that become easy during residency are a lot more challenging when you start practicing.
- Phases that define school, college, and residency, but not life after residency.
- Value in planning ahead for every procedure that you do.
- Why you shouldn’t place too much emphasis on speed.
- The importance of openly communicating the possible complications of procedures with your patients.
- Don’t expect to be perfect!
- Advice for interacting with patients.
- Parallels between academia and practice.
- How social media distorts our perception of reality, and why this is problematic.
- Words of encouragement for those who are struggling with self confidence after residency.
- What to do when you make a mistake.
- Why you should get your license as soon as possible after residency.
- Factors to take into consideration when starting out in an academic position.
- The importance of doing a trial period before committing your career to a particular practice or academic institution.
- Keys to dealing with referrals in a way that keeps everyone happy.
- Recommended reads for advice on running a practice.
- Thoughts on the digital information sharing era that we are living in, and how the impact of this changes between residency and practice.
- A rapid fire round with Ben and Paul.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Benjamin L. Hechler — https://www.dukehealth.org/benjamin-l-hechler-md-dds
Dr. Paul Rollins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-rollins-25248848/
Uncomplicate Business by Howard Farran — https://www.howardfarran.com/product/uncomplicate-business/
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Cernegie — https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034
The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt — https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777
Big Fish — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319061/
Inception — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown — https://brenebrown.com/book/dare-to-lead/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The scope of what CBCT scans can expose is unmatched, but it’s of utmost importance that we know what to look for or consult someone who does. Dr. Barett Andreasen is an oral and maxillofacial radiologist practicing in Salt Lake City Utah. He has his own practice, Radiodontics, which offers radiology reports and CBCT scan reviews to practicing dentists and oral maxillofacial surgeons. In this episode, we discuss the legal responsibility practitioners have for CBCT scan findings, and the role and responsibility of oral radiologists to ensure no dangerous pathology goes undiagnosed. Dr. Andreasen emphasizes the importance of documentation in radiology and how best to document CBCT scan findings and fills us in on when it’s best to enlist an oral radiologist to review your CBCT scans. Dr. Andreasen also has some astute advice for those reviewing their own CBCT scans and shares tips on what to look out for when dealing with vascular malfunctions, sinus issues, and more! Tune in for this insightful conversation about the invaluable niche that is oral and maxillofacial radiology.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Barett Andreasen's in-depth training to become an oral and maxillofacial radiologist.
- The extensive services Dr. Andreasen offers at his practice, Radiodontics.
- The legal responsibility practitioners have for CBCT scan findings.
- Why it’s important to work with an oral radiologist and when you should have them review your CBCT scans.
- The scope of what CBCT scans can identify.
- The importance of documentation in radiology and how to document CBCT scan findings.
- Oral radiology fees and insurance structure.
- Dr. Andreasen’s thoughts on the recent news topic of a dental malpractice lawsuit.
- The role and responsibility of oral radiologists.
- What phleboliths are and why they’re important to take into account.
- What to look for when dealing with vascular malfunctions, if no phleboliths are detected.
- Why it’s so important for oral radiologists to be meticulously thorough.
- Dr. Andreasen’s recommendation for those viewing CBCT scans: take more time!
- The ineptness of panoramic radiographs for evaluating the sinuses, versus CBCT scans.
- Dr. Andreasen answers our rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Barett Andreasen — https://www.linkedin.com/in/barett-andreasen/
Radiodontics — https://www.radiodontics.com/
Dr. Barett Andreasen Email — info@radiodontics.com
The Martian — www.amazon.com/The-Martian/dp/B082BHWQCJ
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
We are very happy to welcome back Dr. Aaron Liddell to the show today, as he is a perfect candidate to talk about today's subject! In our discussion, we cover the pros and cons of the different private practice models that are available to professionals in the field. There have been a number of requests from listeners to cover this, and so we thought we would share the lessons we have learned from all of our past successes and failures! This conversation should interest anyone finishing up a residency and wondering what to pursue next, and how to best satisfy goals and preferences in the long run. We look at joining a practice as an associate, starting a solo practice, and creating a group practice, sharing good and bad points for each, based on our personalities and priorities. Themes include autonomy, tax ramifications, founders syndrome, social support, and more! So to get some clarity on these important decisions, be sure to join us.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief look at Dr. Liddell's path after his time in residency.
- The biggest pro about joining a practice as an associate: no pressure from the business side of things.
- Less control and decision-making power around equipment and processes as an associate.
- The helpful element of having someone next door that you can call on.
- Financial and tax implications of being employed as an independent contractor.
- The potentially stressful groundwork that goes into setting up a private practice.
- A look at the traditional solo practice ownership model and the control and freedoms that this entails.
- The marketing that goes into starting things from scratch.
- How running a solo practice can lead to less vacation time and pressure from your patient base.
- Fun and social energy in a group practice; what we like about this model.
- The financial drawbacks of joining a group practice.
- Looking at how Dr. Liddell's group practice is run and the pros of having a third-party management system.
- The uncertain future and growth of partnering with outside management.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Aaron Liddell Email — aaronliddell@gmail.com
Dr. Aaron Liddell — https://www.coloradooralsurgery.com/meet-us/dr-aaron-t-liddell-md-dmd-facs/
U.S. Oral Surgery Management — https://www.usosm.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today’s guest is dialing in all the way from Melbourne, Australia to share his OMS training and practice journey Down Under. Dr. Seth Delpachitra is an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon specializing in orthognathic and trauma surgery and, in this episode, he provides insight into the public versus private healthcare systems in Australia and explains why he chose to go the public route, despite the scarcity of opportunities. We observe the ways in which the dental and health insurance system in Australia differs from that in the US and discuss the contribution Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery makes to public care. Tune in to find out why Dr. Delpachitra thinks OMS is the best job in the world, why he went on to do an MPH, and how exercise aids his practice as an OMS!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Seth Delpachitra’s personal, training, and practice history.
- Dr. Delpachitra’s choice to specialize in orthognathic and trauma surgery.
- Why he chose to work in the public health system, despite the scarcity of opportunities.
- The health and dental insurance system in Australia.
- Dr. Delpachitra’s love for continuous learning; why he did a Masters in Public Health.
- The education and advocacy required around how OMS contributes to public care.
- The patient experience in Australia, in terms of fees and insurance.
- How surgeons’ approach to public health is shifting.
- The benefits of taking on a public health or business degree.
- Dr. Delpachitra’s advice for younger surgeons: hang in there!
- A round of our rapid-fire questions with Dr. Delpachitra.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Seth Delpachitra — www.linkedin.com/in/sdelpachitra
The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell — https://www.amazon.com/The-Heros-Journey-audiobook/dp/B07FPQ3WJ1/
Spider-Man: No Way Home — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10872600/
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey — https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Raucous-stories-Academy-Award-winning/dp/1472290690
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today we welcome to the podcast Dr. James Hupp, an oral maxillofacial surgeon. He is one of the legends in our specialty and has done so much to contribute to the progress of oral maxillofacial surgeons. Dr. Hupp, a cum laude graduate of Harvard University’s School of Dental Medicine, remains an advocate for the addition of technological advances in medical schools across the country. He spearheaded the development of the first new public dental school in the United States in the last 15 years, using innovative tools to enhance the learning potential of students at East Carolina University. Dr. James Hupp has continually made every possible effort in increasing the diversity and efficiency of the dental schools he has worked in and others as well. Tuning in, listeners will hear from Dr. Hupp on how he became involved in editing, the benefits of being an editor, and recommendations on how to use the JOMS most efficiently. He breaks down some special sections within the JOMS and elaborates on how to find specific articles. He also shares how to become involved in and contribute to the oral maxillofacial specialty, and much more. So don’t miss out on this episode with Dr. James Hupp!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Hupp shares his personal journey to becoming an oral maxillofacial surgeon.
- More on how he became so heavily involved in editing.
- He shares some takeaways from being the editor of JOMS.
- His recommendation to young surgeons on how to use the JOMS to benefit them in their daily practice.
- Clinical Focus in the JOMS; most relevant and timely papers on specific topics.
- Advice for surgeons who want to contribute to the specialty.
- Looking back, he shares the most memorable aspect of his career.
- Hear about Dr. Hupp’s family; his wife, The Carmen, and his children.
- We end off with some rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. James Hupp on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshupp/
Dr. James Hupp on Twitter — https://twitter.com/DrJamesHupp
Dr. James Hupp Email — jrhupp@me.com
JOMS — https://www.joms.org/
Subway Book - https://www.amazon.com/Subway-Curiosities-Secrets-Unofficial-History/dp/0762467908/
AMS Today —
Carmen Hupp — https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hupp-39235351/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome to another episode of Everyday Oral Surgery! Joining us in conversation today is Dr. Suzanne Stucki-McCormick, a surgeon practicing and teaching in California. Join us today to hear about Dr. Stucki-McCormick’s journey through research and practice, starting with working for NASA while she was still in high school. Hear how she followed her passion for cleft lip and palate surgery, and contributed to early research on triple A bone, after helping to discover a new strain of actinomyces while pursuing her masters studies. Today’s listeners will learn why she believes that oral surgeons are uniquely positioned to be leaders in the ERAS space, and how she integrates natural care into her surgery practice. Dr. Stucki-McCormick has also researched opioid usage and genetics, finding that certain patients are simply non-metabolizers, leaving the conundrum of trying to identify which patients are drug-seekers. She shares the story of being appointed to the dental board by Arnold Schwarzenegger, before sharing her favorite topics to teach today, and why she recommends using the phrase ‘patient agrees’. Thanks for tuning in to hear all this and more from this inspiring surgeon today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A warm welcome to today’s guest, Dr. Suzanne Stucki-McCormick.
- Her background, starting with working for NASA in high school.
- The story of how she discovered a new strain of actinomyces during her masters studies in West Virginia.
- How she followed her passion for cleft lip and palate surgery.
- Her early research on triple A bone, known today as BMPs.
- Why she believes that oral surgeons are uniquely positioned to be leaders in ERAS.
- Her holistic approach to patient care, including natural options for anti-inflammatories.
- Dr. Stucki-McCormick’s research on opioid usage and genetics.
- Results reflected that only 30% of patients are normal metabolizers.
- Non-metabolizers, drug seekers, and the many avenues for research available.
- Why finding best practices is clearly what is important.
- What they can learn from bone cuts today.
- Her experience being appointed to the dental board by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- What she loves to teach today: describing the situation in detail.
- Her recommendation to add ‘patient agrees’ to the end of your notes.
- Ethical issues that surgeons are facing today.
- Dr. Grant Stucki’s issues in practice including patients coming in high on marijuana.
- Why documenting is such a helpful tool, especially when you are looking back.
- Pressures in oral surgery, including finances, expectations, and more.
- The beauty of elective surgery, and the importance of learning to say no.
- What she loves about oral surgery: you can choose what you want.
- The most helpful non-surgery thing she does that enriches her career: playing!
- Why she doesn’t know the names of any of the tools she uses.
- Her favorite film: the Godfather series!
- Why doing cleft surgery has been the most rewarding aspect of her career so far.
- Her quote to live by, about serendipity, and her lifelong love of purple.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Suzanne McCormick on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-mccormick-98845611/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
A common saying amongst OMFs looking for a practice partner is to pair up with someone who you were in residency with. Today’s guests lend credibility to this, and we hear about their thriving practice, pearls of wisdom, and easy humor! Join us as we talk to Drs. TJ Collins and Billy Hull about all things partnership and successful practice. We discover how they ended up as residents together, where they went from there, and how they reunited a few years later. Listen in for some great tips on what to look for in a partnership, why you should always ask to see a buy-in contract, as well as how to avoid being taken advantage of! Find out how to walk the line between rewarding staff and maintaining the standard of work, and how to manage conflict within the practice. Learn what TJ's three A’s to success stand for, and tune in for a lively debate on the merits of having a spouse involved in a practice! Press “Play” now for a fun and information-filled episode.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Drs. TJ Collins and William Hull from Oral Surgery Michiana.
- How TJ and Billy met, and their road to partnering in practice.
- Billy’s fellowship horror story, how he was lured into practice with TJ, and why he feels his wife is a unicorn!
- What you should look for in a partnership: similar professional goals, appreciating each other’s training, and knowing who you are partnering with.
- Why TJ feels it’s key to see the buy-in contract before you commit.
- How TJ and Billy are financially partnered: the clauses and breakdowns based on who earns what.
- Billy’s advice on how to avoid being taken advantage of.
- Managing the operational aspect of a partnership and playing to each other's strengths!
- Why it's inevitable that there will be conflict, and why it's important to voice these early on in the partnership.
- The role of spouses in a partnership: whether to get them involved or not.
- The two most important aspects of marketing a practice: access and availability.
- TJ’s three A’s to good practice (availability, affordability, and being affable).
- How Grant, TJ, and Billy manage to be available over text.
- Maintaining referrals through monthly events, and being consistent in responding to referrals.
- How TJ and Billy keep staff motivated!
- Managing different personalities on a team, and how to toe the line between rewarding employees and not being manipulated.
- How TJ and Billy dress for success!
- Where to contact TJ and Billy.
- Rapid-fire questions: TJ and Billy's favorite books, movies, and quotes, how they improve their skills, and the forceps they use for teeth numbers three and 12.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. William Hull Email — hullydmd@gmail.com
Drs TJ Collins and William Hull Phone — 574-272-8823
Oral Surgery Michiana — https://www.oralsurgerymichiana.com/
Bad Blood — https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Blood-Secrets-Silicon-Startup/
Team of Rivals — https://www.amazon.com/Team-Rivals-Political-Abraham-Lincoln/
Avatar — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/
Good Will Hunting — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119217/
Every Day Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Due to the lack of exposure to the field, politicians are making uninformed decisions that alter the legislature, and that affect our rights to practice. Talking to us today about what you can do to prevent situations like these, and why it’s so important to get involved, is Dr. Bill Jordan, chair of the AAOMS Committee of Government Affairs. We dive into the discussion with Bill’s journey to where he is now, and how he got involved. We hear how not connecting with those around you can be detrimental to both you and the practice, and why Bill feels that if you don’t get involved, you have no right to gripe. Bill also breaks down the role of the AAOMS in maintaining oral surgeons’ reputation and the standard of the field, and why it is also the responsibility of each surgeon to uphold the field's reputation. We wrap up the episode with how you can get involved, and some rapid-fire questions to get to know Bill a bit better. For all this and so much more, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to Dr. Bill Jordan, surgeon and chair of the AAOMS Committee on Governmental Affairs.
- A brief history of Bill’s training and his journey to the board and organized oral surgery.
- What the day-to-day running of the Committee on Government Affairs involves, and why Bill chose to get involved.
- The main issue facing the OMFS today: the debate around anesthesia, and how the legislature can change practice overnight.
- Why membership in AAOMS is so underutilized, and the resources available!
- What young surgeons can do to continue to protect their rights as a surgeon.
- How AAOMS is working to ensure the field’s reputation is maintained.
- Why it’s important to educate the general population about the training involved in becoming a surgeon.
- The checks and evaluations that set the standards for surgeons.
- The misperceptions surrounding anesthetic use in dental offices.
- Why Bill recommends attending Day on the Hill: to gain perspective.
- An example from Bill about the differences in training and people’s standards of practice.
- Bill’s advice on the steps to take to get involved: attending Day on the Hill, and getting involved in your local community.
- The licensing issues facing the field, and the role of organized oral surgery in staying up to date and influencing legislature.
- Rapid-fire questions to Bill: Make Your Bed, yoga, his forceps of choice, and his favorite quote!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Bill Jordan Phone — 713-254-4105
Dr. Bill Jordan Email — bjordan@wt.net
Dr. Bill Jordan Website — http://fortbendoralsurgeons.com/
Day on the Hill — https://www.aaoms.org/advocacy-and-government-affairs/day-on-the-hill
Yellowstone — https://www.imdb.com/title
VoterVoice — https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/AAOMS/Surveys/5296/Respond
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World —https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Bed-Little-Things
Inky Johnson — https://www.inkyjohnson.com/
Every Day Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome back to the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast! Joining us in conversation today is Dr. Tony Pogrel, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in San Francisco. Tune in today to hear the story of how Dr. Pogrel first discovered coronectomy during a talk by a Scottish surgeon, and the work he has done to popularize the method and educate surgeons on its benefits. We talk through insurance, obstacles practitioners face, and which situations the surgery is most appropriate for. We touch on conversations with patients, root mobilization, statistics, and more, before finding out what has been inspiring Dr. Pogrel lately. Join us today to hear more.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Where to pose your questions about Everyday Oral Surgery online.
- An introduction to today’s guest, Dr. Tony Pogrel, and his career history.
- The story of how he came to be a part of the faculty of the University of California, San Francisco.
- His research into coronectomy with a talk by a Scottish surgeon involving long-term follow-ups.
- The criticism and derision he experienced when he first started performing the coronectomy.
- How he went about popularizing and educating folks about this method.
- Medical insurance, coronectomy coverage, and the standard of care.
- Biggest obstacles faced by practitioners in terms of coronectomy, including convincing other surgeons, and billing for it.
- When it is necessary to get a CT scan: when it is going to make a difference to what you do.
- Cases where it is appropriate to consider the option of having a coronectomy.
- The kind of conversation you have to have with a patient before doing the procedure.
- The infection rate which is lower than that of wisdom tooth removal.
- The biggest problem: coronectomy stimulating the roots left behind, and the eruption that occurs.
- Different coronectomy techniques and why you cannot afford to mobilize roots.
- Which patients you can’t do a coronectomy on: younger patients.
- Controversial issues across the globe: leaving the socket open, antibiotics, and more.
- A detailed summary of the surgery performed during a coronectomy.
- How studies have shown that it is not beneficial to fill the space with collagen, bone graft, or another material.
- How insurance works and the letter of explanation that you can write to get coverage.
- Why he teaches students that if the remaining root has not been mobilized, they can leave it in.
- Where to reach Dr. Pogrel via the University of California.
- The best book he has read this year: Successful Aging.
- A non-oral surgery method he implements that helps him with his daily skills: he makes things, most recently, a garden shed.
- The forceps he uses to extract Tooth 14: regular left molar forceps
- His favorite film: Casablanca or Gone with the Wind.
- Favorite quote: Churchill and Lady Aster on poison.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Successful Aging on Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/Successful-Aging-Neuroscientist-Explores-Potential/dp/1524744182
Dr. Tony Pogrel on Twitter — https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-pogrel-b26618218/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Everyday Oral Surgery — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Dental care is an essential service, and the techniques used today are comparable across the globe. Joining us today to talk about third molar removal and coronectomies is Danish oromaxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Mads Hagen Pedersen. We start the discussion with Mads’ journey to surgery, and how Danish and American dental training differs. We next move on to third molar removal, and the key pieces of literature that define how surgeons across Denmark and the USA operate. Grant then shares his process of deciding whether or not to remove the third molar, and Mads breaks down the statistics around the operation. We also hear about coronectomies, and the considerations, contraindications, and communication necessary to make them a success. To wrap up this fascinating discussion, Mads explains dental cover in Denmark and his answers to the rapid-fire questions (like why he only drives to work one day a week!). So, for some international pearls of wisdom, and so much more, press “Play” now.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Dr. Mads Hagen Pedersen, Danish dentist, researcher, and lecturer.
- How Mads became a dentist and the pathway to oromaxillofacial surgery in Denmark.
- The White paper: when removing the third molar is recommended, and how Mads’ education differs (the NICE guidelines).
- How the third molar and the appendix are comparable.
- Grant’s experience of patients putting pressure on him to extract third molars and walking the line of conservative and surgical treatment.
- Discussing coronectomies in the USA compared to Denmark.
- The factors and statistics to be considered when debating a coronectomy or a complete extraction.
- The technique Mads uses for a coronectomy, and the contraindications he considers.
- Why Mads is cautious about antibiotic use, and his schedule for follow-ups.
- When a coronectomy might be a problem, and how to work around these tough cases.
- Why Mads feels there is an oversight in the studies on surgical management of nerve injury following coronectomy.
- When it’s worth performing lingual smoothing.
- What to do with the space after a coronectomy.
- Why communication and keeping the patient informed are key to the patient's happiness.
- How dental cover works in Denmark.
- Mads’ advice to young dentists.
- Rapidfire questions: why Mads only drives one day a week, the importance of a strong core, and how what you want is what you get!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Mads Hagen Pedersen Email — madshp@live.com
White Paper on Third Molar Data — https://www.aaoms.org
Guidance on the Extraction of Wisdom Teeth — https://www.nice.org.uk
Application and Evaluation of Coronectomy in Switzerland — https://www.swissdentaljournal.org
Every Day Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today’s guest is an oral maxillofacial surgeon who has not only managed to build a thriving practice in one of the most competitive parts of the country but is also the co-founder and CEO of the innovative virtual medical assistant service, MedVA. Dr. Steven Kupferman dials in from Los Angeles to talk to us about the mindboggling potential to utilize remote health care professionals to run a busy practice. We hear all about the model of MedVA, what inspired its creation, and its benefits, as we reap the consequences of COVID and the Great Recession. Tune in to hear some great pieces of advice about everything from parenting to choosing the appropriate career avenue, and discover Dr. Kupferman’s secret to successful recruitment!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Steven Kupferman’s training background and current practice setup.
- Dr. Kupferman’s specialty areas.
- How he built a successful practice in Los Angeles, a notoriously competitive area.
- Dr. Kupferman’s secret to successful recruitments.
- What led him to found the virtual medical assistant service, MedVA.
- How to hire a remote assistant through MedVA.
- The lessons one learns through parenting.
- Dr. Kupferman’s interest in theater.
- Advice for choosing the appropriate career avenue.
- What Dr. Kupferman loves about oral surgery.
- Host, Dr. Grant Stucki’s regrets from his early days in oral surgery.
- Dr. Kupferman’s book recommendation: The Checklist Manifesto.
- Dr. Kupferman’s favorite instruments for various procedures.
- The mantra that keeps him energized!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Steven Kupferman on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-b-kupferman-dmd-md-facs-75927722/
Dr. Steven Kupferman Email — drkupferman@la-coms.com / drkupferman@medva.com
MedVA — https://medva.com/
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande — https://www.amazon.com/Checklist-Manifesto-How-Things-Right/dp/0312430000
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The practice of oncology is constantly transforming, which is what makes it such an incredibly exciting field to get into! Joining us today is head and neck oncologic surgeon, Dr. R. Bryan Bell, to share some insights into the ins and outs of surgical oncology. Dr. Bell fills us in on the trade-offs one might have to make when choosing this path and gives a detailed description of the best training route to becoming a head and neck cancer surgeon. In this episode, you will learn about the ways in which oncology is transforming and hear some astute advice from one of the country’s finest! Tune in to find out more about this particular niche so you can gauge if it’s the right path for you and find out how best to go about becoming a head and neck oncologic surgeon yourself.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Bryan Bell’s medical training history and current practice setup.
- An overview of Dr. Bell’s involvement in the OHSU program.
- The history and the mission of the OHSU program.
- Dr. Bell’s interest and involvement in palliative surgery.
- Advice from Dr. Bell for those considering a career in surgical oncology.
- How the practice of oncology is transforming.
- Advantages of the traditional OMS practice.
- The challenge of balancing one’s surgical practice and personal life.
- The best route to becoming a head and neck cancer surgeon.
- The astounding expansion of fellowships in the country.
- Why Dr. Bell recommends a third year of fellowship.
- The relationship between fellows and residents in a good, busy program.
- Why Dr. Bell believes the dental program at OHSU to be the best in the country.
- Dr. Bell answers our four rapid-fire questions!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. R. Bryan Bell on LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/in/r-bryan-bell-md-dds-facs-frcs-ed-860a0463/
Dr. R. Bryan Bell on Twitter — @rbryanbell
Dr. R. Bryan Bell Email — richard.bell@providence.org
Oregon Health & Science University — ohsu.edu
The Power Broker by Robert Caro — www.amazon.com/Power-Broker-Robert-Moses-Fall/dp/1847923658
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The last 30 or so years have been a golden age for dentistry. However, this is drawing to a close, due to the growing popularity of Dental Service Organizations (DSO), and several other factors, according to Dr. James Berwick. Join us today as we learn about all things surgery and finance, from a legend in the OMFS field! Jim breaks down how he got to where he is now, from the army to private practice, and everything in between. We learn how working at unpopular hours can help boost your bottom line through the initial struggles of starting a practice, and Jim's tips on some non-surgery-related money-spinning ideas. Discover the pros and cons of joining a DSO, why Jim enjoys being part of the legal process, and how to best approach an older surgeon to take over their practice. We wrap up the episode with some sage advice on balancing economics and job satisfaction, and why self-confidence is key when thinking about making a change to your business. For all this and so much more, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Where you can find out more about your favorite oral surgery podcast!
- Welcome to Dr. James (Jim) Berwick, and his journey to where he is now from the army to private practice.
- Where dentistry is headed: organized dentistry, and the pros and cons.
- Why the last few decades were the golden age of dentistry, and the three factors contributing to its decline.
- How oral maxillofacial surgeons have maintained their status and way of practice, unlike general dentistry.
- Jim’s breakdown of the legal area of practice, and why he enjoys it.
- Tips on how to cover yourself legally!
- Jim’s advice for young surgeons on making money (establish what you want).
- How working at a DSO initially can be a good thing, while establishing a private practice.
- The benefits of working unconventional hours!
- Jim’s advice on approaching an older surgeon to acquire their practice.
- The pros and cons of working on your own, compared to working as part of a team.
- Balancing economics and job satisfaction.
- Jim’s thoughts on financial diversification and doing things outside of oral maxillofacial surgery to boost your bottom line.
- The importance of persistence and self-confidence, according to Jim.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. James Berwick Phone — 303-400-4500
Every Day Oral Surgery Website
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome back to another episode of Every Day Oral Surgery! Today we talk to Dr. Kathleen Schultz, a specialist in pediatric dental medicine and oromaxillofacial pathology at Northwell Health. We start the discussion with an overview of Kathleen’s training and how her current practice is set up, followed by the two types of cases that she most frequently sees. Tune in to find out why asking patients questions about their general health can lead to the identification of the underlying systemic illnesses causing mouth ulcers, and the common symptoms Kathleen sees in children with Crohn’s disease. We learn why you should always be sending lesions for a biopsy, what to look out for to identify pediatric cancer patients, and how to approach cystic ameloblastomas. We also hear about several case studies from both Grant and Kathleen, how to tackle hemangiomas, and Kathleen’s tips and tricks to remember what questions to ask when trying to differentiate between dental diseases. Join us today for this fascinating episode with a pediatric expert!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Dr. Kathleen Schultz, specialist in pediatric dental medicine and oromaxillofacial pathology at Northwell Health.
- How Kathleen ended up where she is today, and her current practice setup.
- The types of cases Kathleen sees: random things in kids’ mouths, and the complicated cases.
- Why aphthous ulcers in Crohn’s disease are common but complicated cases.
- The questions Kathleen asks when facing someone with recurrent oral aphthous ulcers.
- Why you should be doing biopsies on lesions that appear to be mucoceles: Grant and Kathleen’s experiences.
- The common lesions Kathleen sees, and why asking about an inflamed taste-bud can solve a confusing problem.
- When Kathleen recommends doing a biopsy on an ulcer, and an interesting pediatric case she saw.
- Why it’s so important to ask systemic questions when facing pediatric lesion cases.
- What to look out for to detect pediatric cancer patients, and two case studies Kathleen saw.
- The importance of thinking outside the mouth: Kathleen’s tips on planning specific questions that reveal systemic issues.
- How Kathleen approaches cystic ameloblastomas, and Grant's treatment methods.
- The challenges of getting patients to maintain hygiene when tubes are involved in therapy.
- Kathleen’s advice on dealing with haemangiomas and vascular anomalies, the differences between these pathologies, and how to approach management.
- Why MFOS should have a vascular anomalies team at hand.
- The most common causes of oral anomalies.
- Why dental diseases are confusing to most people, and Kathleen’s pearls of wisdom on how to differentiate them (from family history to tooth shape to the teeth affected).
- Grant’s experience with Dentinogenesis imperfecta.
- How Kathleen handles pediatric extractions when the tooth root cracks, and leaving the root tip behind.
- Why Kathleen lives by, “When in doubt, take it out,” and a wrap up of today’s episode.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Kathleen Schultz Email — kschultz@northwell.edu
Dr. Kathleen Schultz on Instagram — @drkathleenschultz
A Walk in the Woods
A Walk in the Woods
The Mummy
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
17 years ago, Dr. Andrew Abela and his wife joined forces to open an oral surgery practice in Winchester which has grown into an incredibly successful establishment. In today’s episode, Andrew shares what his journey of building and running this practice has looked like; from choosing an appropriate area, to creating a business proposal, applying for a loan, and the marketing strategies which have benefited him the most over the years. There is so much to learn when opening one's own business, which is why Andrew recommends doing an associateship beforehand. If you’re at the stage of your career where you’re ready to take the big leap and go out on your own, this episode is full of practical tips and motivational advice which will help you get started!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An overview of Andrew’s educational and professional background.
- What motivated Andrew and his wife’s decision to open their own practice.
- Why they decided to open their practice in Winchester, just outside of Boston.
- The business mentorship that Andrew received.
- How Andrew and his wife acquired the funds to open their practice.
- Why Andrew recommends buying, rather than renting, your practice space.
- Andrew shares some of his most successful marketing strategies.
- Benefits of having more than one person in charge of the front desk at your practice.
- Complementary skill sets that make Andrew and his wife a great team.
- Advice from Andrew for getting through the challenges of residency.
- How Andrew has become known for his pediatric work.
- Andrew and his wife’s experience of balancing raising a child and running a practice.
- Why Andrew recommends doing an associateship before opening a practice.
- Advantages of getting your name out as early as possible.
- A selection of Andrew's favorite books.
- The importance of maintaining physical strength and fitness as an oral surgeon.
- Forceps that Andrew uses to extract tooth number 14, and why.
- Final words of wisdom from Andrew for overcoming tough times.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Winchester Oral Surgery — https://www.winchesteroralsurgery.com/meet-us/dr-andrew-abela/
Dr. Andrew Abela Email —
Ryan Holiday — https://ryanholiday.net/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on mental health conditions worldwide and there’s been a noticeable elevation in patients’ levels of anxiety. As practitioners, it’s important to meet patients where they’re at and use all the tools you have at your disposal to make their experience as pleasant and stress-free as possible. This week on Everyday Oral Surgery we’re excited to welcome back Dr. Robert McNeill, DDS, MD to talk about how to use meditation and relaxation in dental practices as well as in daily life. In our conversation, Dr. McNeill shares how he first became interested in using meditation in response to his own problems with stress and cardiovascular health. He describes some of the incredible, measurable effects that a simple intervention like daily meditation can have on your overall health and how he uses it in his practice. We delve into the mind-body connection, how to harness it, and some of the simple steps you can take if you’re new to meditation. You’ll also hear Dr. McNeill explain how dental anxiety and pain can be managed by both pharmacological methods and non-pharmacological methods, and how to combine them for maximum efficacy. Tune in to learn more about how to make your practice a more calming and welcoming environment, why these interventions are so important, and much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s return guest, oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Robert McNeill, DDS, MD.
- How Dr. McNeill first became interested in meditation.
- Some of the ways that stress was affecting Dr. McNeill’s cardiovascular health.
- An overview of the benefits of meditation and gratitude journaling.
- How dental anxiety and pain can be managed by both pharmacological methods and non-pharmacological methods, or a combination of both.
- Why non-pharmacological management techniques are so fascinating and important.
- How a history of marijuana use affects people’s tolerance to anesthesia.
- Some of the first steps you can take if you’re new to meditation.
- How mobile apps and online resources can facilitate your meditation journey.
- The calming effect that your voice can have on a patient.
- The incredible role that communication plays in our lives and its far-reaching impacts.
- The concept of amygdala hijacking and some helpful resources to understand it better.
- How Dr. McNeill has blended relaxation into everything he does at his practice.
- Why everyone should embrace being a life-long learner.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Dental Specialists — https://www.dfwdentalimplants.com/
Robert G. McNeill on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobddsmd/
Effect of Heartfulness Meditation on Anxiety and Perceived Pain in Patients Undergoing Impacted Third Molar Surgery — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34097862/
Marconi Union - Weightless (Official 10 Hour Version) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYnA9wWFHLI
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis — https://www.asch.net/aws/ASCH/pt/sp/home_page
Changes in brain activity using hypnosis — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8773773/
Meditation with oral surgery — https://www.joms.org/article/S0278-2391(21)00413-4/fulltext
Meditation and telomere length — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31903785/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant
Ameloblastomas are one of the most common benign tumors that Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons face. The technique used to treat them usually involves a continuity resection in the mandible or the maxilla where the nerve is taken out leaving the patient numb, followed by a reconstruction that requires harvesting autologous bone from the hip or fibula. This process usually has a significant rate of morbidity and length of hospitalization. Today we are joined by Dr. Robert Marx, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from the University of Miami Millar School of Medicine. He shares with us a revolutionary new method to treat ameloblastomas using stem cell biology and a product called the Marrow Marksman that harvests autologous stem cells to regenerate large quantities of bone. Not only does this process eliminate the need to remove bone from the hip or fibula, but it also preserves the nerve, reduces hospitalization, and produces a much better result. To hear Dr. Marx walk us through three sample cases, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to ameloblastomas and how they have traditionally been treated.
- How Dr. Marx is using autologous stem cells to regenerate large quantities of bone.
- The first of three sample cases: The results of a patient that had Ameloblastoma removed, kept the nerve intact, and didn’t need to have bone removed from hip or fibula.
- The second of three sample cases: an ameloblastoma treated extraorally.
- How recent discoveries have proved that ameloblastomas don’t have the capability to invade a neural sheath and there is, therefore, no reason to take out the nerve.
- Some of the features and benefits of the Marrow Marksman.
- How the whole paradigm of treating ameloblastomas has changed.
- Some of the benefits of this treatment include: less hospitalization, better results, and excellent bone.
- A third sample case.
- Statistics about the success rate of these surgeries over the past five years.
- Whether or not there is a size of lesion that precludes the use of this technique to treat it.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Robert Marx on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-e-marx/
Miller School of Medicine — https://med.miami.edu/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Jacob Stucki is an oral maxillofacial surgeon in residency at the Case Western Cleveland Program and he joins us today to discuss his experience of navigating medical school. He talks us through his program and the benefits of a dual degree, as well as what he’s personally gained from his OMS residency thus far. We learn how different institutions structure their residencies and how Jake feels his medical studies are applicable to his OMS practice. Jake shares practical advice for dental students looking to follow a similar path and the philosophies that drive him to learn. We learn about the structure of shelf exams and USMLEs, including some great preparation tips! Tune in to hear more about Jake’s medical school experience and find out how he’s keeping up to scratch with oral surgery throughout!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Jacob Stucki describes the medical program he’s enrolled in at Case Western.
- Why Jake wanted to do a dual degree in dental school.
- What he’s learned and gained from his OMS residency thus far.
- How the other med students perceive him when they discover he is a dentist.
- How different institutions structure their residencies.
- Advice for dental students who have decided to go on to do a six-year medical program.
- What Jake has done to make the most out of his time as a medical student.
- The benefits of being proactive with your learning.
- How Jake frames what he’s learning as being applicable to his surgery.
- What shelf exams are and how Jake prepares for them.
- How Jake predicts his medical school experience will affect his OMS practice.
- How moonlighting has kept him up to scratch with oral surgery while studying medicine.
- Which clerkships Jake has done, is doing, and will do in the future.
- Jake’s experience of working with patients in palliative care.
- The value of internal medicine.
- Jake’s experience of preparing for his USMLE exams.
- Dr. Grant Stucki’s experience of doing surgery rotations with other medical teams without having done other clerkships.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jacob Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
United States Medical Licensing Examination —https://www.usmle.org/
Today we're thrilled to sit down with a vastly experienced and widely respected leader in the field: Dr. Deepak Krishnan. He is the Chair and Division Director of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Cincinnati and the Chairman of their Cincinnati OMS Program (the oldest residency program in the country). In this episode, we do a deep dive into his role at the IAOMS and their innovative newsletter, before delving into the program itself. Dr. Krishnan shares how the focus around clinical material and experience makes this a residency, not a fellowship, and why being the program's director is the best job in the world! You'll also hear about their weekly schedule, team make up, and what exciting things the practice is focusing on at the moment. Tune in to discover Dr. Krishnan's philosophy on the importance of giving back, hear why he thinks academic surgery has changed (and is changing) for the better, and learn what he looks for in a residency hire! From home brewing and Wes Anderson movies to newsletter highlights of truly revolutionary technology on the verge of getting FDA approved, join us for another insightful conversation on Everyday Oral Surgery.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Hear about Dr. Deepak Krishnan's training, the move to Lousiana from Bangalore, and his practice setup.
- About the Cincinnati OMS Program and the needs of the tri-state area that the practice serves.
- Why he pursued academics, and some of the role models that inspired him.
- How he got involved with the IAOMS, plus the multiple hats he wears to serve the specialty.
- Some interesting insight into simulation training.
- Extending gratitude to all the global listeners of this podcast!
- He shares how he scratches his creative itch: with writing and the creation of a newsletter.
- A shoutout to his talented newsletter team!
- Get a sneak-peek into what he's planning for the next edition, plus hear his favorite highlights.
- Talking about IBCSOMS, art, tattoos, and more!
- Dr. Krishnan shares his philosophy on the importance of volunteering and giving back.
- A rundown of their weekly schedule and why they are heavily focussed on clinical material in action.
- His travels to back to India and the program's work with an incredible Smile Train unit there.
- On home-brewing, being semi-ambidextrous, and why he's a Slytherin!
- Some hilarious closing comments on the best anesthetics to use and why.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Deepak Krishnan on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-krishnan-1a2a6618b/
Cincinnati OMS Program — https://med.uc.edu/depart/surgery/residency-training/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery/about-the-program
International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — https://www.iaoms.org/
Dr. Bryan Bell on Twitter — https://twitter.com/rbryanbell
Dr. Pam Yelick on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-yelick-20595b12/
Smile Train India — https://www.smiletrainindia.org/
The Complete Joy of Homebrewing — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292055.The_Complete_Joy_of_Homebrewing
Darjeeling Limited — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0838221/
The French Dispatch — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8847712/
Dr. Grant Stuc
People in the field of dentistry and oral surgery often have a very specific skillset, and trust the running of their practices and their financial management to office managers and other staff. The problem is that when you stop paying attention, you make it easy for people to steal from you. Today’s guest understands this all too well. Dr. Don Lewis was the victim of embezzlement when his office manager stole thousands of dollars out of his practice over the space of three and a half years. Dr. Lewis is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon as well as a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. After his unfortunate experience, he is now also a certified fraud examiner. In this episode, Dr. Lewis shares how he came to be a victim of embezzlement and what red flags he overlooked before explaining how you can avoid becoming a victim like him. Tuning in you’ll hear about the top five things to look out for that suggest an employee may be embezzling, how fraud can make your patients feel like victims too, the importance of looking at reports, and many other helpful tips to protect yourself. To find out the most common ways people can steal from you, what controls to implement to prevent this, and what to do if you discover fraud in your practice, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The story of how Dr. Don Lewis’s office manager embezzled money out of his practice.
- A red flag that Dr. Lewis overlooked at the time of the embezzlement.
- Thoughts on having a healthy level of suspicion with the people you work with.
- The first of Dr. Lewis’s two main internal controls that you can implement in your practice: the diversification of duties.
- The second main internal control: insist that your staff take vacations.
- How to overcome pushback when staff don’t want to learn each other’s roles.
- How to educate yourself about the computer and payment systems used in your practice.
- The importance of looking at reports.
- The most common way someone can steal from you in the office setting: the zero charge.
- Some of the other ways people can siphon off your money.
- How this can impact the patients and leave them feeling like victims too.
- How Dr. Lewis grew as a person and benefited from this unfortunate experience.
- What to do to prevent fraud.
- Internal controls involving computer security.
- The top five things to look out for that suggest an employee may be embezzling.
- How greed, ambition, and arrogance play out in embezzling.
- What to do if you discover fraud in your practice: hire a certified forensic accountant.
- Learn about how basketball officiating helps Dr. Lewis with his oral surgery skills in the rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Don Lewis — https://www.ohsurgery.com/meet-us/meet-the-doctor/dr-donald-p-lewis-jr/
Zygomatic Implants From A To Z — https://4minstitute.com/product/zygomatic-implants-from-a-to-z-cadaver-lab/
4MInstitute — https://4minstitute.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Osteoradionecrosis is a condition in the field of oral surgery that seems to be shrouded in fear and confusion. To help us gain clarity on this subject, today we are joined by Dr. Thomas Schlieve to discuss this problem, as well as how to prevent and treat it when it occurs in the jaw. Dr. Schlieve is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Dallas and currently the Director of the Parkland Oral Surgery Program. As an expert on osteonecrosis, today he explains exactly what osteoradionecrosis is, how to identify it, and the importance of testing early. Tuning in you’ll hear about the factors to consider when it comes to the degree of dosage and location of radiation, how to prepare your patient for all possible outcomes of treatment, and some of the reasons why osteoradionecrosis treatment may not work. You’ll also discover the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and Pentoxifylline in treating a patient who is at high risk for osteoradionecrosis as well as Dr. Schlieve’s ‘Kitchen sink’ approach. To find out how he treats a patient that already has exposed bone, how he treats a patient with a pathologic fracture at the angle, and other important factors to consider concerning this condition, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Thomas Schlieve defines what osteoradionecrosis is.
- The importance of testing early so you don’t get a lawsuit for failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis.
- The percentage of cancer patients that experience osteoradionecrosis.
- Factors to consider when it comes to the degree of dosage and location of radiation.
- How to find out exactly what part of the bone was radiated.
- From what angles a radiation oncologist will deliver radiation to a tonsillar lesion.
- What type of prep should be taken for tooth surgery on a patient who is at high risk for osteoradionecrosis.
- Insight into Dr. Schlieve’s ‘Kitchen sink’ approach to surgery on a patient who is high risk for osteoradionecrosis.
- The benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and Pentoxifylline.
- How he treats a patient that already has exposed bone.
- When insurance will and will not cover hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Dr. Schlieve’s patients.
- How he treats patients with a pathologic fracture at the angle.
- Some of the reasons why osteoradionecrosis treatment may not work.
- The importance of properly informing your patients with osteoradionecrosis of all the possible results before you begin treatment.
- What tips the scale from other forms of treatment to surgery in a patient at high risk for osteoradionecrosis.
- The role of infection as a risk factor for osteoradionecrosis.
- Why you need to educate your staff and understand your patient’s full history prior to surgery.
- Whether or not you’re more likely to have complications as the result of radiation as more time passes.
- Hear about Dr. Schlieve’s favorite book and one of his favorite movies in the rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Thomas Schlieve — https://www.drthomasschlieve.com/
Email Dr. Thomas Schlieve — https://www.drthomasschlieve.com/new-page-2
How to Win Friends & Influence People —https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034
Space Balls — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094012/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Although different countries use different medical terms and numbering systems, a broken jaw is still a broken jaw, a point made by today’s guest, South African dentist Dr. Kavir Rajkumar. We start the episode with how Kavir ended up working in a state hospital in one of the coastal provinces, and the type of cases he works on. To understand the wide range of trauma cases Kavir sees, he gives us a quick rundown of how the healthcare system works in South Africa, and how dental and oromaxillofacial qualifications differ from the USA. From there we launch into the socioeconomic factors that add a layer of complexity to the cases he sees: from gunshot wounds to animal mauling and super rare malignancies. Kavir explains why it’s so important for oral healthcare providers to step up and hold a place in trauma cases, and how your attitude towards doing what needs to be done is key to succeeding in a challenging setting. There is a reason South African healthcare practitioners are some of the most experienced in the world… So, to find out more, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A reminder to sign up to learn zygomatic and pterygoid implants with Dr. Arshiya Sharafi.
- Welcome to Dr. Kavir Rajkumar, what he does, and how he ended up working in a state hospital in South Africa.
- The broad range of cases that Kavir sees, and how the South African healthcare system works.
- The two pathways to qualify as an oromaxillofacial surgeon in South Africa, how they differ from the American system.
- How socioeconomic factors impact the type of cases that Kavir sees.
- The malunion case Kavir saw the other day, and why oral healthcare providers need to hold their place in trauma scenarios.
- The importance of speaking the same language globally in healthcare.
- Some of the challenges that South African surgeons face, from staff shortages to equipment availability.
- Making a plan with what you have: using gun oil to maintain handpieces.
- Grant’s experience of mission trips and adjusting your mindset to do the job at hand.
- Why Kavir feels doctors should know what their therapies feel like.
- The role of a South African oromaxillofacial surgeon in malignant pathologies.
- Handling social communication issues in a country with 11 official languages, and appreciating the beliefs intrinsic to different cultures.
- How to remove a knife from a face: operating like James Bond.
- The state of oromaxillofacial surgery in South Africa.
- Rapid-fire questions: the book that made Kavir realize his idol’s mortality, how multitasking as a parent helps dentistry, and why Kavir loves a Couplands Elevator.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Kavir Rajkumar Email — kavirraj@gmail.com
Dr. Kavir Rajkumar Phone — +27-817-074-970
Zygomatic Implants From A To Z with Dr. Arshiya Sharafi — https://4minstitute.com/product/zygomatic-implants-from-a-to-z-cadaver-lab/
Every Day Oral Surgery with Dr. Arshiya Sharafi — https://www.audible.com/pd/Dr-Arshiya-Sharafi
Dr. Kavir Rajkumar on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dr_kavir_rajkumar/
When Breath Becomes Air — https://www.amazon.com/When-Breath-Becomes-Paul-Kalanithi
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Board exams can feel like the end of the world, with examiners hoping that you fail and questions designed to trip you up! This is not the reality, and today we talk to Drs. Aaron Figueroa, Rishad Shaikh, and Joe Ivory about how to manage the fear of board exams so that you can put your best foot forward. Tune in to hear all about the board exam training course that Aaron, Rishad, and Joe have developed, and why it's so different from the rest. We hear from each of these surgeons about their experiences of their own exams, and their advice on how to stay calm and play the game. Aaron, Rishad, Joe and I discuss the best pieces of advice we were given leading up to our exams, and the advice that each of us passes on to young surgeons now. Find out why most examiners actually want you to do well, and the general rule on when it’s okay to say “I don’t know”. So, if your board exams are approaching and you’re feeling overwhelmed, this is the episode for you!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Where you can learn zygomatic and pterygoid implants with Arshyad Sharafi.
- Welcome to Drs. Aaron Figueroa, Rishad Shaikh, and Joe Ivory: where they trained and how they met.
- How their oral board review course came to be.
- The breakdown of the format of the course, and what makes it different from the others out there.
- Why it’s so important to prepare for the oral aspect of the board exams and the need for speedy responses.
- Benefits of the oral board exam.
- Why it can be a positive to get to the level of questions where the answer is “I don’t know”.
- Cutting your losses in lower-level questions.
- Understanding that the examiners are not your enemy.
- Joe and Rishad’s experiences of their board exams and the lessons they learned.
- What helped each of these Drs in their oral exams: presentation practice, organized answers, broad experience, repetition, and the right mentors.
- Why Joe advises residents to appreciate their residency.
- Understanding the game and playing the system to your favor when you get asked Zebras.
- Why failing is not the end of the world.
- The benefits of having practicing surgeons on the board.
- Rapid-fire questions and answers: the non-warm and fuzzy book recommendations, the healthy hobbies that help with surgery, favorite forceps, and more!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Aaron Figueroa Phone — 800-777-8442
Dr. Rishad Shaikh Phone — 636-875-1277
Dr. Joe Ivory Phone — 314-822-6725
Drs Figueroa, Shaikh, and Ivory Email — stlboardreview@gmail.com
St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review Course Website — stlomfsreview.com
Every Day Oral Surgery Podcast with Drs. Reti, Findlay, and Tentido: benefits of doing full scope fellowship (in St. Louis) — podcasts.apple.com
Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Study Guide for the Oral Boards — www.amazon.com/Oral-Board-Review-Maxillofacial-Surgery-ebook
4MInstitude — https://4minstitute.com/product/zygomatic-implants-from-a-to-z-with-cadaver-lab-copy/
When Breath Becomes Air — www.amazon.com/When-Breath-Becomes-Paul-Kalanithi
The Gulag Archipelago — www.amazon.com/Gulag-Archipelago-Three-set-volumes
Dr. Grant St
Pediatric Cleft and craniofacial surgery in kids is a needed, but very niche specialty. Talking to us today about his experience as professor and Chair of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Surgery at the University at Buffalo, as well as a surgeon in Western New York Craniofacial Center, is Dr. Michael Markiewicz. We cover everything from what the average day looks like for him, to the achievements he is most proud of as Department Chair. We hear about the structure of the program he runs, why it's not just a cancer residency, and the exposure he provides for his residents. He breaks down the three most common routes to becoming a cleft and craniofacial surgeon and gives some great advice for anyone looking to move into the field. Tune in to find out the pros and cons of working with children (and their parents), and why staying active and watching Seinfeld are so crucial to living a balanced life!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Who Dr. Michael Markiewicz is, where and what he studied, and how he ended up as a Department Chair.
- What the average day looks like for Michael.
- How Michael decided to do a fellowship: following his interest in surgery.
- Tackling the position of Chair as a young surgeon and managing being in practice and his academic duties.
- What Michael is most proud of as chair, and his biggest challenges.
- The structure of the program and its main focus, from cancer to orthognathics and general practice.
- Leaving Chicago for Buffalo and creating a family atmosphere where everyone gets a say.
- The primary cases that Michael’s team does: cleft lip repair, craniostenosis, and more.
- Why it’s important to include other healthcare professionals in your practice.
- How Michael exposes residents to his specialty without offering a fellowship program.
- How to become a cleft and craniofacial surgeon: the three avenues (plastic surgery, otolaryngology, and maxillofacial surgery).
- Michael’s thoughts on whether an MD is necessary to get into craniofacial surgery.
- How Michael knows Mark Inglestad, and what makes him the ultimate educator.
- The pros and cons of working with children.
- Understanding the parents’ perspectives and managing them through the process.
- Why it’s so crucial to include the functional aspects of growth and development when working with kids.
- Michael’s advice for anyone interested in craniofacial surgery: take advantage of all that you can, and do a fellowship.
- What Michael feels the role of a craniofacial surgeon is, and the overlap between different specialties.
- Where you can contact Michael.
- Michael’s response to Grant’s rapid-fire questions: Being Mortal, taking time for yourself, and how to live the rest of your years being bald.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael Markiewicz Email — mrm25@buffalo.edu
Dr. Michael Markiewicz Phone — 716-829-6230
Being Mortal —https://www.amazon.com/Being-Mortal-Medicine-What-Matters
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Residency is one of the hardest parts of becoming an oromaxillofacial surgeon, made even harder when trying to juggle a work-life-family balance. Talking to us today about finding this balance, is Dr. Brent Ward, father, surgeon, man of God, and Chalmers J. Lyons Professor Section Head and Chairman of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan. Through his extensive career in academia, Brent has had the opportunity to advise and learn from students, fellows, registrars, and surgeons alike, and he has taken it all in! We hear about the clinical research he is currently involved in, and why a group of people is always smarter than a single person. Brent also gives his perspective on the world of academia and the pros and cons of it, compared to private practice. We hear the advice he gives to young surgeons about chasing success and money, and why it's so important to collaborate with your fellows. For all this, and so much more, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Dr. Brent Ward, Chalmers J. Lyons Professor Section Head and Chairman of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan.
- How Brent found his passion for oromaxillofacial surgery via medical school.
- Managing a family during a residency and what Brent’s kids are doing now.
- Opioid vs non-opioid in third molar situations: Brent’s experience and why he is so interested in researching the dosage of opioids OMFS should use.
- Where the field is heading in terms of opioid use and prescription.
- The breakdown of the Opioid Analgesic Reduction Study.
- The importance of realizing that a group of people is always smarter than a single person.
- Why Grant started this podcast, and his goals of creating discourse, sharing, and humility, in the profession.
- Making careful choices whether you compete, avoid, accommodate, compromise or collaborate.
- Why you need to choose your first hundred cases wisely.
- Grant and Brent’s positive experiences of sharing cases and advice with other surgeons.
- Considering academia or private practice: Brent’s advice on weighing up the pros and cons.
- Brent’s advice on the financial disparity between private practice and academia, and what fellowship programs are doing to bridge the gap.
- Debunking the misconception that surgeons in academia work longer hours.
- Making a difference every day: what Brent’s favorite quote is, and why.
- The difference between happiness and joy.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Brent Ward Email — bward@umich.edu
Dr. Brent Ward Phone — 734-936-5950
The Opioid Analgesic Reduction Study — https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04452344
Dr. Brent Ward’s Slide on Compete, Avoid, Accommodate, Compromise or Collaborate —https://www.negotiations.com/articles/negotiation-conflict-profiles/
Oral/Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Training Programs: Transformation of the Specialty From 2005 to 2015: Report from the AAOMS Committee on Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
One of the hardest parts of doing implants is simulating the outcome accurately. Addressing this challenge is a new technology, InstaRisa! Using 3D facial scanning, InstaRisa is revolutionizing oral surgery and destroying the need for disclaimers around patient simulations. Tune in today to hear from co-founder and general dentist, Dr. Art Mirelez, and principal oromaxillofacial surgeon at InstaRisa, Dr. John Brokloff. Discover how Art and John met, and how heading down the wrong tracks inspired Art’s passion for dental implants. We find out how InstaRisa works, what you can use it for (everything!), and why it’s worth the investment (from patient satisfaction to improved productivity). Art talks about the importance of staging a Big Reveal for his patients, and why he does implants over two days. To hear all this and so much more, join us for this exciting episode.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief history of Drs. John Brokloff and Art Mirelez, and how they met each other.
- How Art discovered his passion for the dental implant industry by being on the wrong track!
- What InstaRisa is, how it works, and why Art founded it.
- John’s comments on InstaRisa from the perspective of an oromaxillofacial surgeon.
- Why conversions are a stumbling block in restorations, and how InstaRisa overcomes these.
- The benefits of capturing the vertical before surgery.
- Understanding the advantages of doing extra-oral scanning, and integrating the imaging and the dental work.
- Why InstaRisa doesn’t have to use photogrammetry, and how it improves practice.
- What’s involved in the workup using InstaRisa, and the broad applications to oral surgeons.
- Minimizing in-office time: why next-day delivery of restorations is a benefit to your practice.
- How Art makes the reveal an impactful experience.
- What it takes to set this system up in your office: the basic control scanner and the facial scanner.
- The added benefits that you won’t expect from using InstaRisa.
- Where you can find out more about InstaRisa (www.instarisa.com).
- The origins of the name “InstaRisa”: combining “insta”, and “smile” in Spanish.
- Rapid-fire questions: book recommendations, non-oral surgery-related habits that hone dental skills, and favorite quotes!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
InstaRisa
Dr. Art Mirelez
Dr. Art Mirelez Phone — 559-435-3113
Dr. John Brokloff on LinkedIn
Dr. John Brokloff Email — drbrokloff@instarisa.com
Dr. John Brokloff Phone — 330-668-1001
Titan
John Adams
The Great Bridge
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today’s guest, Dr. Frank Dolwick, has been a TMJ surgeon for over 50 years, since the days when focusing on TMJ patients would earn you the lowest ranking position in the US Air Force! In fact, Frank was one of the people who was instrumental in evolving this type of surgery and elevating it within the medical field, as you will hear today, and he is now considered a giant in the TMJ specialty. In this episode, you will also learn about the two categories of pain that TMJ patients fall into (myalgia and joint) and the differences between how each of these problems should be approached, the numerous benefits of doing arthrocentesis procedures rather than arthroscopies, and why oral surgeons need to change the way we think about pain!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Frank shares an overview of his educational background and the early days of his oral surgery career.
- Ray White; the surgeon who introduced Frank to TMJ surgery.
- How TMJ surgery has changed over the years that Frank has been working as an oral surgeon.
- Pros and cons of the technological advancements in TMJ surgery.
- Frank’s experience as a TMJ surgeon in the US air force.
- The disastrous period of the alloplastic implants.
- When and how arthroscopy was introduced in the United States.
- Frank’s first time doing a joint lavage and what the outcome was.
- The numerous reasons that Frank sees arthrocentesis as his most significant contribution to the oral surgery field.
- Advice for young surgeons regarding TMJ.
- How TMJ patients today differ from the TMJ patients Frank was treating in the early days of his career.
- Two categories that TMJ patients generally fall into.
- Frank’s advice on getting myalgia problems under control.
- How Frank treats TMJ patients who only have joint pain.
- Factors that determine whether Frank will use steroids of PRGF when doing an arthrocentesis procedure.
- Circumstances under which Frank will conduct an arthroscopy.
- Why the decision to do an open joint surgery should not be taken lightly.
- The benefits of botox in treating myalgia patients.
- Frank’s opinion on total joint replacement surgery, and the success rate that he sees with these procedures.
- Why you can’t eliminate chronic pain with total joint replacement surgery.
- Examples of places where you can go to learn about arthroscopy and arthrocentesis.
- The length of time Frank spends on his initial consultations with TMJ patients.
- How we, as oral surgeons, need to change our mindset with regard to pain.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Frank Dolwick Email — fdolwick@dental.uf.edu
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today’s guest, Dr. George Kushner, has been working full-time in academia for the past 28 years, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Every day he is making a difference in people’s lives, being mentally stimulated, and earning enough money to live a great life outside of work; what more could you ask for? George is the Chairman of the Department of OMS at the University of Louisville, and today he shares with us how he and his colleagues (in particular the late Dr. Brian Alpert) have created an environment which is defined by a caring attitude and a healthy work/life balance, or in George’s words; “the Louisville way.” In our discussion we also cover some of the technological advancements which are being driven forward by residents, George’s unusual site of choice for bone grafting, and what it means to “run your training program like a Greek tragedy” (and why you shouldn’t do that!).
Key Points From This Episode:
- George shares what his educational and professional journey has consisted of to date.
- The influential role that Dr. Brian Alpert played in George’s life, and the lives of many others.
- What you can expect as a student attending dental school at the University of Louisville.
- How the University of Louisville tries to make it as easy as possible for dental students to go to medical school.
- The trauma heavy nature of the OMS department at the University of Louisville.
- A broad outline of the dental school schedule at the University of Louisville.
- Challenges and benefits of working in academia.
- How George’s department creates a healthy, balanced work environment.
- George’s approach to teaching oral surgeons.
- Why George is a big fan of AO North America.
- Examples of technological advancements in the oral surgery field that George and his team are embracing.
- George’s site of choice for bone grafting.
- Benefits of using ViviGen.
- The importance of having “a lot of tricks in your bag” as an oral surgeon.
- Numerous reasons that George recommends a career in academia.
- Why George believes that playing team sport throughout his life has made him a better surgeon.
- What it means to “run your training program like a Greek tragedy,” and why you shouldn’t do this.
- George explains what “the Louisville way” is.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. George Kushner Email —
AO North America — https://aona.org/our-community/cmf
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
This episode is pure gold for any oral surgeons out there who are interested in setting up their own practice! In September 2020, Dr. Dustin Haupt opened the beautiful office that he built from scratch, and in today’s episode he lets us in on many of the tips and tricks which have resulted in its success. From deciding between what brand of chair to purchase, to the best way to set up your cassette, there are a wide variety of factors to take into consideration, each of which comes with a financial implication. Prior to opening his practice, Dustin spent a whole year visiting exhibition halls and getting a hands-on experience of the equipment available, so if you don’t have the time to do that yourself before opening your practice, this episode will provide you with all the information you need!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The process that Dustin went through before deciding on the office equipment he was going to use.
- Why Dustin didn’t choose the sterilization equipment for his office himself, and who he entrusted this job to.
- Dustin’s reasoning for choosing a true surgical chair as opposed to a traditional dental chair.
- A comparison between MTI and Boyd surgical chairs.
- Factors that led to Dustin choosing an EPM monitor.
- The software that Dustin uses in his practice.
- What Dustin’s anesthesia monitors cost, and why he has chosen to have one in each room of his practice.
- Pros and (very few) cons of the BN air drills that Dustin and I use.
- Why Dustin prefers corded to cordless equipment.
- Our shared appreciation for KLS products.
- The instruments that Dustin keeps in his cassette, and why a cassette is his preferred method of storage.
- Benefits of the auto drain and autofill system that Dustin has installed in his office.
- Dustin’s commitment to ensuring that his staff don’t get burnt out.
- Training that Dustin does for every assistant that he brings into his team.
- Burs that Dustin uses for different procedures.
- Implant kits and IV bags that Dustin uses in his office.
- Why Dustin always uses an IV bag during surgery.
- Advice from Dustin for anyone wanting to set up their own oral surgery practice.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dustin Haupt on LinkedIn— https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-haupt-94605563/
Avos Dental Specialists —https://www.avosds.com/meet-us/dr-dustin-haupt/
MTI — https://mti.net/
Boyd — https://www.boydindustries.com/products/oral-surgery/surgical-chairs-and-tables/
EPM — https://www.gegridsolutions.com/multilin/catalog/epm9900p.htm
Mindray — https://www.mindray.com/en/
BN Air Drill — https://www.bnproducts.com/tools/aeropro-rp17101-38-reversible-air-drill/
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
As Dr. Robert (Bob) McNeill knows all too well, being on the State Dental Board means that you have to put up with a lot of mistrust from fellow medical professionals who (wrongly) believe that you have ulterior motives. Through his many years of experience on both sides of the fence, Bob has come to understand that communication is one of the most valuable skills that an oral surgeon can learn. Examples of other valuable skills that Bob advocates for are stress-relieving techniques, such as meditation, and the ability to practice hypnosis, which is especially pertinent with the anesthesiology battle that oral surgeons are currently facing. Bob has so many fields of interest, and although he sometimes struggles to balance them all, it makes for a fascinating conversation which I hope you enjoy as much as I did!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Bob shares an overview of what his OMS journey has looked like to date.
- One of the main reasons that people get reported to the board.
- How people often respond when they find out that Bob is on the State Dental Board.
- The song which helps patients and surgeons relax (and the time that it didn’t work).
- Benefits of working in a multispecialty practice.
- Post-op complications that Bob commonly sees as a member of the State Dental Board.
- Examples of how Bob communicates effectively with his patients.
- Bob’s thoughts on hypnosis, and when he likes to use this technique.
- Opportunities that Bob has been afforded through being a Dental Board member.
- What an amygdala hijack is, and how to deal with it.
- Different communication strategies and how to know when to use which one.
- The importance of self-care for oral surgeons.
- I share the reasons that motivated me to start the Everyday Oral Surgery podcast.
- Relaxation techniques that have worked wonders for Bob and I.
- The approximate percentage of board complaints that are related to poor communication.
- Why you should tend towards the minimum with regard to anesthetic drugs.
- A rapid fire round with Bob.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Surgical Dental Specialists — https://www.dfwdentalimplants.com/
Robert G. McNeill on LinkedIn — http://linkedin.com/in/robert-g-mcneill-dds-md-mba-facd-87012715
Between Two Teeth — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KXk4VI0STVSCM_7eDnBPw/videos?app=desktop
Lifespan by Dr. David Sinclair — https://lifespanbook.com/
Headspace — https://www.headspace.com/
Calm — https://www.calm.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Many oromaxillofacial surgeons take their right to anesthetize their patients for granted. Recently there has been a move to rescind this right, and talking to us today about why this is a disaster for patients and oromaxillofacial surgeons alike, is Dr. Chris Viozzi. Chris returns on this episode to remind us of the vital role of anesthesia in making dental procedures painless for patients, and what the field can expect in the way of updated safety and training procedures. Find out why the anesthetizing of a patient is so much more important than the procedure itself, and what you can do to support the fight for oromaxillofacial surgeons’ anesthetic qualification. We hear how disasters are like Swiss Cheese (all the holes have to be there), and what dentistry has learned from the aviation industry. For all this, and so much more, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome back to Dr. Chris Viozzi, discussing the debate surrounding anesthesia (a reminder that his opinions are not reflective of official bodies).
- The double standards applied to medical procedures compared to dental procedures, and how the media portrays tragedies.
- Who is qualified and able to dissect the underlying cause of an anesthetic event,
- How oromaxillofacial surgeons can be safe when providing anesthesia to patients.
- Why Chris needs to reign in his residents' pre-surgery consult talking.
- How to prepare patients for surgery.
- The power of suggestion in reassuring your patients.
- How the board exams help early-career oromaxillofacial surgeons become competent in anesthetics.
- Why the questions in the board exams are structured the way they are.
- The benefits of being board certified regarding medical insurance and hospital employment requirements.
- How to avoid medico-legal issues: establish a good rapport with your patients, do quarterly reviews or training sessions, and evaluate your practice model.
- The importance of resource management in preventing disasters!
- What private practice and academic surgeons can do to support the fight for oromaxillofacial surgeons’ anesthetic qualification.
- The questions you can ask to open critics' minds to other viewpoints.
- Why it’s important to focus on the anesthesia first, and then the surgery itself.
- Chris’s thoughts on anesthesia as a kindness to dental patients.
- A case study of Chris's, demonstrating the unique scenarios that oromaxillofacial surgeons are exposed to when administering anesthetic, compared to hospital cases.
- Why disasters are like Swiss Cheese: all the holes have to be present for a disaster to happen.
- The links between aviation and surgery.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Chris Viozzi on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-viozzi-759605126/
Dr. Chris Viozzi Phone — 507-284-2511
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today, you’ll hear from Dr. Ole Jensen, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Ditron Dental Implants, who is known worldwide in the field of dental implants and reconstructive surgery. In this episode of Every Day Oral Surgery, Dr. Jenson shares his experience with zygomatic implants and reflects on the way we do them now and whether or not it is the best approach for our patients. He shares how his thinking about zygomatic implants has evolved over the years and, while he has no desire to reinvent the wheel, so to speak, he promotes the benefits of taking a more customized approach on a case-by-case basis. We also touch on why he suggests seeking mentorship, taking a more conservative and less invasive approach, and learning to do pterygoid implants first, as well as the benefits of constantly improving your diagnostic and technical skills. Dr. Jensen also shares a number of valuable resources, recommended organizations, and books, so make sure not to miss this detailed and highly informative episode!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Jensen shares a brief overview of his experience with zygomatic implants.
- Direct vision and protection for a long-distance process like zygomatic implants.
- Insight into some of the main criteria that Dr. Jensen assesses to determine if a patient will benefit from zygomatic implants.
- How his thinking about zygomatics has evolved without ‘reinventing the wheel’.
- What he recommends for surgeons looking to gain more experience with these implants.
- The importance of learning by doing and seeking mentorship.
- Why Dr. Jensen promotes being more conservative and less invasive.
- His advice: learn to do pterygoid implants before you do zygomatic implants.
- Dr. Jensen shares some useful resources on pterygoid implants.
- The importance of working within the boundaries of your knowledge.
- The relationship between sinus infections or disease and zygomatic implants.
- Sinus grafting and zygomatics; learn more about the benefits of a ‘graftless’ technique.
- Dr. Jensen’s tip for younger surgeons: join the Academy of Osseointegration (AO)!
- Dr. Jensen shares a recommended read: Peri-implant Infection: Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment by Frank Schwarz and Jürgen Becker.
- Some final words of advice from Dr. Jensen regarding overdenture implants.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ole Jensen on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ole-jensen-6b871512a/
Dr. Ole Jensen Email — olegjenson@icloud.com
Ditron Dental Implants — https://www.ditrondentalusa.com/
‘Rescue implant concept: the expanded use of the zygoma implant in the graftless solutions’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21492800/
‘The Pterygoid Plate Implant: A Solution for Restoring the Posterior Maxilla’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7751116/
‘A ‘Graft Less’ Approach for Dental Implant Placement in Posterior Edentulous Sites’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31613937/
‘The use of BMP around zygomatic implants’ —
Academy of Osseointegration 2022 Annual Meeting — https://ao2022.osseo.org/
AAOMS Dental Implant Conference — https://www.aaoms.org/meetings-exhibitions/2021-dental-implant-conference
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Not everybody is going to have the desire or ability to run their own laboratory when they graduate from oral surgery, but it is Dr. Simon Young’s belief that every oral surgeon should graduate with an understanding of the scientific process. Simon’s own introduction to the field of clinical research happened completely by chance when he was volunteering at a local hospital looking to enhance his CV before applying to dental school. Now, as Director of Research at The University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston, his working life consists of 75% protected research time, with the rest divided between clinical work at a county hospital, working with residents, and even a little bit of private practice. Tune in today for a deep dive into Simon’s fascinating world, which may leave you reconsidering your choice of specialty as an oral surgeon!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Simon’s introduction to the field of research.
- What Simon’s career as a researcher has looked like.
- The process that Simon and his team went through in order to receive the prestigious R01 grant.
- Some stories which highlight the importance of networking as a researcher.
- What Simon’s working week consists of.
- Advice for getting involved in research as an oral surgeon.
- The mentoring program for residents that Simon has integrated into his program.
- Why Simon believes that every oral surgeon should have an understanding of the scientific process.
- Values that Simon’s department prioritizes.
- How Simon helps students identify the field of research they are interested in.
- Hear more about Simon’s passions and life philosophies during our rapid fire question round.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Simon Young Email — Simon.Young@uth.tmc.edu
Dr. Simon Young on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-young-7a2875/
The University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston — https://www.uth.edu/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome back to another exciting installment of Every Day Oral Surgery! Today’s guest is full arch implant expert, Dr. Arshiya Sharafi. Tune in to get to know the man behind the forceps as we discuss his education history, the opportunities that lead him to specialize in arch implant cases, and where he learned his trade. From observing surgeries at every opportunity to teaching his own courses, this episode contains a wealth of information for anyone in the field of oral surgery. We find out why people often run into difficulty with full arch implants (a lack of experience), what Arshiya includes in his workup, and how he ensures his patients are attending their follow-ups. We also hear how you can reduce the time spent on full arch cases, benefitting the patient, the local dentist, and your bottom line! Don’t miss out on this engaging episode!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Dr. Arshiya Sharafi: where he grew up, why he studied dentistry at a state school, and how he ended up in oral surgery in California.
- What Arshiya spends most of his time doing nowadays (full arch cases).
- The lessons learned from Clear Choice: techniques, how to run a consult, how the lab works, and more!
- Why you can run into difficulty when you don’t do full arches regularly.
- Arshiya’s tips for how to reduce time and pain in full arch cases: bringing in other experts, setting a day aside for the surgery, and converting the case with assistance.
- Why it's so important to be efficient, for business, the dentists, and the patients!
- What Arshiya’s workup looks like: why he prefers analog.
- How to ensure you get patient follow-up.
- Why Arshiya doesn’t care about the number of implants you have, but rather whether they’re stable.
- The importance of angling implants!
- Why implants should be placed free-hand, but bone reduction should be guided.
- The main reason Arshiya sees redos.
- Why the phrase “graftless solution” is not something Arshiya advertises, even though he does minimal grafting.
- How Arshiya learned zygomas!
- Why it’s so crucial to know your anatomy when you’re doing zygomas.
- How Arshiya gets new cases: organically, through word of mouth, or advertising.
- Where to contact Arshiya (Email and Instagram).
- Rapid-fire questions and answers: Arshiya’s favorite book, why he’s addicted to golf, his unique choice of forceps, and more!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Arshiya Sharafi on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/san_diego_oralsurgery/
Dr. Arshiya Sharafi’s Email — asharafidds@yahoo.com
Teeth express classes by Dr. Arshiya Sharafi — https://teethxpresscourses.com/
All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror
Killing Geronimo: The Hunt for Osama bin Laden
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Many oral maxillofacial surgeons don't treat TMJ issues due to the lack of success following surgical intervention. Today's guest is turning this approach on its head, with a novel surgical technique he learned from the premier oral surgery hospital in China! Dr. Julian Wilson traveled to Shanghai as part of his fellowship, where he learned how to perform a new technique for disc plications. Tune in to hear how this has impacted his scope of practice and the way he thinks about TMJ surgery. We hear a step-by-step breakdown of how this surgery is performed, as well as who the ideal candidate is, and the outcomes that Julian has seen in his practice. We also get to know Julian on a more personal level through Grant's rapid-fire questions. Tune in for all this and more, today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to Dr. Julian Wilson, oral maxillofacial surgeon and specialist in disc plications.
- Julian’s journey into oral surgery: from dentistry to fellowship.
- How a two-week trip to a hospital in China set Julian up to specialize in temporomandibular surgery using a unique technique.
- How Julian approaches patients: differentiating myofascial pain from mechanical issues, and why conservative treatment is usually best initially.
- The shift in thinking from the treatments offered in the ‘80s and ‘90s, to disc plication from the early 2000s.
- How a disc plication surgery works: a step-by-step walkthrough.
- Why the technique that Julian uses is not a true disc plication but is closer to a discectomy.
- The benefits of disc plication on young patients: cartilage regeneration and addressing an issue not commonly treated.
- What causes TMJ issues, and when to do a disc plication.
- The alternative surgeries to Julian’s disc plication, and their benefits and disadvantages.
- The checklist that Julian goes through to decide if he will recommend a disc plication.
- How Julian prepares his patients’ expectations about the outcomes of surgery.
- Which components of the surgery contribute to pain reduction.
- Why Julian doesn’t operate when patients are using pain medication chronically.
- Where to contact Julian to ask about this technique.
- What Grant was taught about plication surgery, and why he was told: "It wouldn't work".
- The three books Julian recommends: Never Split the Difference, Fooled by Randomness, and Naked Statistics.
- The mantra that Julian uses to embrace complications and challenges.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Julian Wilson Email — julian.j.wilson@KP.org
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets
Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today’s guests are a trio of full-scope surgeons who together, run a fellowship in St. Louis. Tune in to hear how they each ended up doing fellowships, and why they decided to get involved in this one! We discuss the characteristics their ideal candidate has, and how becoming a full-scope surgeon will launch your career. Find out why being the only oral and maxillofacial surgery fellowship in St. Louis enables fellows to mold their own program, and what happens after the fellowship. We hear from each of today’s guests (and Dr. Stucki) about their board exam experiences, and why Drs. Findlay and Reti chose to produce the Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. For all this, and so much more, press play now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- What today’s guests (Dr. Reti, Dr. Findlay, and Dr. Tentido) have in common.
- The emphasis of the fellowship: trauma, TMJ, and plastic surgery.
- How the fellowship works with the academic year.
- What the ideal candidate looks like: eager to learn with a good work ethic.
- The importance of preparing for the oral board, and why Drs. Reti, Findlay, and Tentido know so much about the process.
- The benefits of being the only academic center in St. Louis: fellows can mold their own fellowship.
- What happens after the fellowship, and why it’s important to become more comfortable with the full scope of oral surgery.
- Where you can find Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and where the inspiration for it came from.
- What’s coming in 2022: the launch of the Board Review Course at St. Louis.
- Why Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was a passion project and not a nest egg.
- Stories from each of these Dr’s board exam experiences: from citing papers to the authors to being asked "zebra" questions.
- Tips on how to answer the board questions.
- Damian’s experience of the fellowship, and why he’s grateful for it.
- How the fellowship has ensured that Robert continues to learn and stay up to date with the literature.
- Rapid-fire questions and answers: their favorite books, the non-oral surgery habits that help keep them sane, the forceps used to extract tooth number 12, and their favorite quotes.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Robert Reti Phone — 314-822-3322
Dr. Damian Findlay Phone — 314-251-6725
Dr. Gregory Tentido Phone — 636-400-6725
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Oral Facial Surgery Institute
Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Study Guide for the Oral Boards
The 5 AM Club
I Love You, Stinky Face
Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Welcome back to another episode of Every Day Oral Surgery! Today I talk to oral surgeon and movie maker, Dr. Eli Tabari. Tune in to find out why engaging in a passion project can be so rewarding, and the words of advice Eli has for anyone hesitating to embark on their passion project. We discuss the challenges Eli faced in making the movie, as well as why he splits his time between hospitals, trauma, and private practice. Hear case studies where Eli has learned important life lessons, and why young surgeons should learn about business finance. Get to know Eli through rapid-fire questions, and so much more in this inspirational episode!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcome to Dr. Eli Tabari, where he studied and how he got into maxillofacial surgery through trauma departments.
- How growing up in the area where you choose to set your private practice can benefit you.
- Why Eli chose to make a movie and the serendipitous events that lead to its production.
- The challenges Eli faced to make the movie: shoestring budgets, full-time work, and finding locations.
- How the name “Back in The NO” came about.
- What motivated Eli to make the movie: the love he has for oral surgery.
- Words of advice for others with passions outside of oral surgery: “Go for it”, and “If you can, do it now”.
- How Eli got actors and actresses to work for free or experience.
- Why Eli focuses on infections in the hospital, and why it's so important to build relationships with anesthesiologists.
- Case studies where the role of the oral surgeon and the anesthesiologist overlap.
- The pros and cons of dividing your time between hospitals, private practice, and trauma.
- Why Eli admires Every Day Oral Surgery as a passion project.
- Advice to young surgeons getting out of school: enjoy every minute, and learn about business finances.
- Rapid-fire questions: hobbies that sustain Eli ('80s music and book writing), his favorite movie (Back to the Future), the forceps used to extract tooth number 14 and so much more!
- Books that Eli and Grant enjoyed, and why.
- Why Eli loves the episode of Seinfeld where they traveled to LA, and the well-written episode of The Office addressing racism.
- How you can contact Eli.
- Another book (and movie!) recommendation: Ready Player One.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Eli Tabari Email — oralsurgery@hotmail.com
Dr. Eli Tabari Phone — 559-246-1303
Back in The NO
The House of God
Ready Player One
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today I’m welcoming back Dr. Mark Engelstad to the podcast, a man from whom everyone can learn a great deal about the technical and non-technical sides of being an oral surgeon. Our discussion today covers the complex and controversial realm of condyle fractures, an innovative, ‘gentlemanly’ technique for treating orbital fractures, and the problem with how the oral surgery profession deals with trauma calls. Borrowing from The Beginning of Infinity, Mark sees problems as inevitable and solvable, and feels passionately that every single patient, regardless of the reason they are being operated on, deserves the very best care.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why condylar fractures are different from other types of facial fractures.
- What makes condylar fractures complicated.
- Advice from Mark for how to decide what to do about a condylar fracture as an oral surgeon.
- The importance of treating orbital fractures correctly the first time around.
- Mark explains the technique he uses for orbital fracture operations.
- Benefits of working in the maxillary sinus when doing an orbital implant.
- Problems with the way trauma calls are handled.
- How Mark’s perspective on trauma patients differs from many other medical professionals.
- The book which changed Mark’s view on the world.
- An explanation of knowledge graphs and why Mark finds them so useful to his work.
- A quote which Mark has carried with him throughout his career.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Beginning of Infinity — https://www.thebeginningofinfinity.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today’s guest specializes in the treatment of facial injuries, cleft jaw surgery, orthognathic surgery, and the education of the upcoming generations of oral surgeons. Dr. Mark Engelstad’s passion for teaching is palpable and his approach inspiring. He has recently stepped back slightly from his program director role to focus on another exciting project; the development of a database for medical professionals to keep track of everything that they have done during their careers. Mark is a firm believer in the value of fellowships and that the thing that matters most at your graduation is what you’ve done in the years leading up to that day; regardless of whether you’ve done a double degree or a single degree, or where you did it. Our conversation also covers Mark’s view on diversity, and the approach that we should be taking to increase it within the field of OMS.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Mark shares what attracted him to the field of oral surgery.
- What Mark’s main surgery areas of focus are.
- The software startup that Mark is in the process of developing.
- Why Mark is a huge supporter of fellowships.
- What the purpose of a fellowship is, and why it differs from residency.
- The minimum experience requirement to become accredited as an oral surgeon.
- Reasons that people choose not to do fellowships.
- Mark’s passion for surgical education, and his approach to helping his students thrive.
- Why Mark believes that nobody should be a program director for more than 10 years.
- When it makes sense to go the double-degree route, and when it doesn't.
- The factor that matters most on graduation day.
- Variations amongst the double-degree programs that exist.
- A comparison of the general surgery requirements of different medical specialities.
- Mark shares his opinion on the importance of diversity in the OMS field, and the approach that he advocates for achieving this.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Writing patient notes is a simple (albeit boring) task that can have major implications if not done correctly. There are certain things that should always be included in patient notes, and others that should never be, and in today’s episode Scott, Jake, and I share some examples of what’s on each of those lists. Scott also gives us a rundown of the electronic medical records system that he uses, and with pharmacies heading towards a total ban on paper prescriptions, everyone will benefit from hearing his advice. Although writing notes is certainly not the most exciting part of being an oral surgeon, we recommend putting an episode of Seinfeld on in the background to make it a whole lot more manageable!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A description of DSN, the electronic medical record system that Scott uses.
- How Scott and his assistant collaborate to be most efficient in capturing a patient's information.
- The phrase that Scott never allows in his notes.
- How DSN manages the sending of prescriptions.
- A downside of DSN, which is in the process of being addressed.
- Why it’s important to make it clear in your notes if your patient has refused non-surgical treatment to restore a tooth.
- Other examples of what you should be putting into your notes.
- Issues that can arise if you haven’t written down reasons for undertaking a procedure.
- How pharmacies are driving the switch from paper prescriptions to electronic records.
- The TV show that helps me get through the note-writing part of my day.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
DSN Software Inc. — https://www.dsn.com/
Todoist — https://todoist.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
When looking for ways to finance his dental degree, Dan Hammer came across the Health Professional Scholarship offered by the Navy. His receipt of this scholarship formulated the trajectory of his career as an oral surgeon. Dan’s journey has involved treating war warriors as a GPR, completing a head and neck fellowship, and helping to develop the digital adaptation of the “jaw in a day” surgery. Following in the footsteps of many OMS pioneers, he has done all of this with a single degree, and he explains why he does not believe he is not disadvantaged by this fact. Although there are some tradeoffs to working in the military, there are also numerous benefits, and Dan openly discusses the pros and cons of his chosen career path in today’s episode. Dan also offers some valuable advice around getting as much exposure as possible to your fields of interest (no matter how trivial an activity may seem), listening to the opinions of other professionals (even if you don’t agree with them), and a key to optimal parenting!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why Dan joined the Navy.
- Dan’s experience as a GPR in Bethesda, Maryland in 2011.
- What inspired Dan to do a head and neck fellowship.
- Where Dan is currently working.
- Some of the pioneers in the OMS field who had a single degree.
- Legal and political elements of practicing surgery with a single degree.
- Benefits of working in the armed forces.
- Dan’s first flap out of fellowship.
- The collaborative multidisciplinary environment that Dan works in.
- Compensation that Dan receives through working in the military.
- A tradeoff that you need to accept when you become an active-duty oral surgeon.
- The variety of procedures on which Dan spends his time.
- Dan explains the “jaw in a day” surgery in more detail, as well as the “digital jaw in a day” adaptation that he and his team came up with.
- The value that lies in listening, and getting as much exposure as you can in your fields of interest.
- The correlation between Dan’s work and home life.
- Advice from Dan around raising children.
- Dan’s favorite quote: Comparison is the thief of joy.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dan Hammer on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drdanhammer/?hl=en
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek — https://simonsinek.com/product/leaders-eat-last-book/
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink — https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057
Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins — https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Today’s guest is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in alveolar cleft grafting, cleft orthognathic surgery, and distraction. Through these life-changing procedures, Dr. Chris Viozzi is doing his part to give back, and he does this not only through treating patients within the US, but also those outside of it during 10-day mission trips he was doing twice a year prior to the pandemic. In today’s episode, Chris explains the variation that exists amongst the patients he treats, as well as amongst the techniques that can be used for the procedures he does. We also discuss donor sites, follow-ups, and common concerns relating to cleft surgeries. Chris is not fellowship-trained, and his OMS basic training was more than enough to get him to his current position on the Mayo Clinic’s Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic team.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The craniofacial team that Chris is a part of, and his niche within the team.
- Other medical professionals who make up the craniofacial team.
- Diversity amongst the patients that Chris and his team treat at the clinic.
- Vital understandings that anyone doing alveolar cleft grafting must have.
- Elements of alveolar cleft grafting that have evolved over time.
- Examples of the variety of techniques for alveolar cleft grafting that exist.
- Why the iliac crest is usually the best donor site.
- Common concerns around allografts.
- Chris shares why Infuse was black-boxed by the FDA, and his opinion on using it for alveolar cleft grafting.
- Timing of follow-ups post alveolar cleft grafting.
- Why Chris avoids corticocancellous blocks whenever possible.
- The approximate percentage of alveolar cleft grafting patients that need cleft orthognathic surgery later in life.
- Differences between Asian and Caucasian children in terms of the likelihood of requiring orthognathic surgery.
- Where Chris acquired the majority of his cleft surgery skills.
- Chris’s experience doing mission trips, and the perspective he gained as a result.
- The lack of continuity of care in many countries outside of the US.
- Challenges to OMS involvement in cleft surgery.
- Book recommendations from Chris.
- Chris’s favorite OMS tool.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Chris Viozzi —
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks — http://rebeccaskloot.com/the-immortal-life/
Quiet — https://www.quietrev.com/quiet-the-book-2/
Medical Missions for Children — https://www.mmfc.org/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In this episode, I’m joined by two repeat guests, Drs. Jake Stucki and Scott Weiskopf, who are here for a discussion around every oral surgeon’s indispensable tool: forceps. In today’s episode, we take a virtual trip around the mouth and share which of the large variety of forceps we think are preferable for taking out each type of tooth, although it’s important to note that there are many different ways of doing things and what works for us might not work for you. We also have some valuable advice to share around how to avoid a root tip breaking, and even how you can prevent your patient from swallowing a tooth (speaking from experience!).
Key Points From This Episode:
- What forceps are used for, and when to use them.
- Scott’s favorite forcep.
- Each of us shares what we think the best forcep is for removing maxillary molars.
- Common problem that Scott sees occurring when students start out with the more aggressive forceps.
- Forceps that we generally use for upper and lower premolars.
- A comparison between some of the many ashes that exist.
- Circumstances under which you should be removing tissue.
- Why the concept of “apical pressure” can be confusing.
- The tool that Scott starts every tooth removal procedure with.
- What Jake and I like to use the cow horn for.
- Scott’s approach to removing mandibular molars.
- Our thoughts on using a hand piece.
- How the root shape determines which tools we use.
- Benefits of using rongeurs.
- Scott and I share how we like to hold forceps.
- When you should swap one forcep out with another during a procedure.
- Advice to avoid breaking the root tip off.
- Experiences we have had of patients swallowing a tooth, and how to avoid this!
- Tips for using throat packs.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
A.Titan — https://www.atitan.com/
KLS Martin Group — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/disciplines/dental-and-oral-surgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
The purpose of a dental elevator is to break the fibers of the periodontal ligament, and if you know how to use it properly, it is a very powerful tool which can do a lot more than you think! In today’s episode, Dr. Jake Stucki, my brother, is back on the podcast. Our discussion covers how an elevator works, which elevators will likely be most effective in which circumstances, and the times when we wouldn't recommend using an elevator. A lot of my time is spent doing elevations, and as Jake advances on his journey as an oral surgeon he is realizing more and more the value that lies in these procedures. Although there are numerous elevator instruments, some of which we talk about today, we also feel that there’s something missing, which is why we are currently working on the “Stucki Elevator!”
Key Points From This Episode:
- Some of our favorite Everyday Oral Surgery episodes.
- A story about car trouble which relates to the struggles we can face when taking out teeth.
- The purpose of a dental elevator, and an explanation of how it works.
- How the process of elevating can differ between patients.
- Some of the most difficult teeth, and how to deal with them.
- When a back action isn’t the way to go.
- Comparing the Cogswell B and the Crane as elevation tools.
- Examples of times when you shouldn’t elevate.
- How to sustain pressure when doing a dental elevation.
- Why some people don’t think it’s a good idea to elevate against another tooth.
- How to ensure you have control of the dental elevator.
- Power that comes with knowing how to use an elevator properly.
- Coming soon: The Stucki Elevator.
- Jake’s book recommendation for today!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jake Stucki —
Lost Connections by Johann Hari — https://thelostconnections.com/
The Second Mountain by David Brooks — https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/217649/the-second-mountain-by-david-brooks/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
In the United States, aggressive pain management practices have led to an opioid crisis which is responsible for thousands of deaths every year. Among those who have lost their lives in this untimely and avoidable way was Dr. Omar Abubaker’s son. The unspeakable pain of losing a child led Omar down a path of discovery around the dangers of opioids, which are the common go-to pain management drugs for doctors of all specializations, despite their highly addictive properties. Equipped with knowledge and compassion, Omar is on a mission to educate as many people as he can on the subject of opioid addiction, and alternative ways to deal with pain, so that other people don’t have to suffer the same fate as his son. It is our responsibility as medical professionals to do what is best for our patients, and we all need to think long and hard about pain management practices that we advocate for.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Omar’s home country, and his journey to becoming chairman of the VCU OMFS program.
- How Omar’s weeks are structured.
- The life-shattering experience that led Omar to understand the dangers of opioids.
- Steps that Omar has taken to educate others about opioid addiction.
- Why the US population is more susceptible to opioid addiction than most other countries.
- What pain management should entail.
- None: the safe amount of drugs and alcohol to consume before the age of 20.
- The joy and fulfillment that Omar experiences through the work that he does.
- How parents’ opinions on opioids being prescribed for their children have changed.
- The importance of weighing up the risks and the benefits of opioids for each patient.
- Omar’s approach to helping patients manage their opioid addiction.
- Substitutes for opioids that can be used during surgical procedures.
- Post-narcotic hyperalgesia: a condition that can come about after being subjected to intravenous opioids.
- The best book that Omar has read in the past year.
- How teaching helps Omar to be a better surgeon.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Omar Abubaker on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-abubaker-7a965295
The Second Mountain by David Brooks — https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/217649/the-second-mountain-by-david-brooks/
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi and Abraham Verghese — https://www.amazon.com/When-Breath-Becomes-Paul-Kalanithi/dp/081298840X
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Although the crazy hours and high pressure environment that characterize hospital-based practice will not be everybody’s preference, there is nowhere else that Dr. Gabriella Tehrany would rather be utilizing her OMS skills. For the past 12 years (other than during the COVID-19 lockdown) the longest time that Gabreilla has spent away from orthognathic surgery is two weeks, and as a result, she has acquired a wealth of wisdom relating to the field, much of which she shares with us in today’s insightful episode. Gabriella offers advice around looking after your patients’ wellbeing and, just as importantly, your own. Our conversation covers a range of topics, from the value of teamwork to the protocol which led to an 88% same day discharge rate post orthognathic surgery at Gabriella’s hospital. In order to choose the direction you want to take as an oral surgeon there are numerous factors to take into consideration, and, as is Gabriella’s mantra, this episode will inspire you to “figure it out!”
Key Points From This Episode:
- An overview of what Gabriella’s journey to becoming the Southern California Regional Chief of OMS has looked like.
- Perks of working as part of a Kaizer practice in a hospital setting.
- Factors to take into consideration before choosing the setting you are going to work in.
- Experiences Gabriella had in different practices while she was a resident.
- The importance of listening to your patients’ desires as an orthognathic surgeon.
- Why Gabriella never shows her patients soft tissue renderings prior to their surgery.
- How Gabriella looks after her body, and advice she gives to all residents coming through her practice.
- Gabriella’s involvement with students at UCLA.
- People who make up the team that Gabriella is currently working with.
- Value that lies in doing surgery with assistants.
- The protocol that Gabriella and her anaesthesiology team implemented which led to an 88% same-day discharge rate after surgery.
- How patients’ perceptions of being in a hospital changed after the pandemic began.
- Gabriella’s experience of working in a COVID ward.
- A rapid fire round with Gabriella.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Gabriella Tehrany Email— gabriella.m.tehrany@kp.org
The Plant Paradox — https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Paradox-Dangers-Healthy-Disease/dp/006242713X
How Not to Die — https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Die-Discover-Scientifically/dp/1250066115
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
American born, European trained, and now working as the Division Chief and Program Director of OMS and dental medicine at Loyola, Dr. Stephen MacLeod has a broad scope of knowledge and experience and he joins me on today’s show for a discussion which is brimming equally with inspirational nuggets and practical tips. Stephen did a full medical degree after he completed his oral surgery training, and found nothing in it that he enjoyed as much. So, for any prospective oral surgeons who are sitting on the fence, this is your sign to take the leap. We discuss the rewarding nature of working in trauma, why practice is essential as an oral surgeon, what Stephen looks for in residents’ applications, his thoughts on externships, and more. Stephen’s philosophy is one of passion, continuous learning, and a commitment to community, and there’s a lot to be learnt from him!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Stephen shares what his educational and professional career paths have looked like.
- Variation that exists between programs.
- The three broad clinical categories that Stephen spends the majority of his time working in.
- Advice from Stephen for anyone interested in the trauma field.
- How oral surgeons differ from other medical specialists in terms of our ability to handle trauma.
- Stephen explains the importance of practice when it comes to the oral surgery profession.
- Principles which form the foundation of the oral surgery profession.
- Traits that Stephen looks for when hiring residents.
- What your personal statement should and shouldn’t include.
- Changes that Stephen’s department made to their application process since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
- The most valuable residents to speak to.
- Stephen shares his thoughts about externships.
- Factors that Stephen doesn’t see as important in a resident’s application.
- How the OMS educational model differs between the United States and Europe.
- The “meat and potatoes” approach to OMS at Loyola.
- Elements which signal the family friendly nature of Loyola.
- A message to anyone considering oral surgery as a career.
- A rapid fire round with Stephen.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Stephen MacLeod on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-macleod-5002249/
The House of God by Samuel Shem — https://www.amazon.com/House-God-Samuel-Shem/dp/0425238091
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Many oral surgeons are likely to have a type-A personality and are often inclined to want to control, rather than delegate tasks and responsibilities. While these traits are useful to the focus required during oral surgery, it’s not always conducive to instituting a well-run practice. In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Mykle Jacobs and Consultant Bob Spiel, to discuss the keys to running a successful private practice. When Dr. Jacobs purchased his practice in March last year he only had a week before the world was hit by the COVID 19 pandemic. In our conversation, we discuss the transformative effect that Bob’s approach had on Dr. Jacobs’ practice and what it was like instituting these changes during a pandemic. Bob explains key adjustments that can revolutionize a practice, like foregoing a stop-start schedule, in favor of blocking your time off with like-by-like procedures. We also hear about Bob’s Roles to Goals method to create a more meaningful and motivating environment for staff members, and Dr. Jacobs reflects on what he’s learned from Bob, especially when it comes to delegation and understanding his leadership style. This conversation is jam-packed with indispensable insights and excellent tips so make sure you tune in to hear it all!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guests Dr. Mykle Jacobs and consultant Bob Spiel.
- Dr. Jacobs’ experience of acquiring his new practice a week before COVID hit.
- How Bob assisted Dr. Jacobs during the height of the pandemic.
- Some of Bob’s methods for facilitating changes for his clients’ practices.
- The transformative impact that Bob had on the practice.
- How Bob structures schedules to avoid burn-out in a dental practice.
- The impact that restructuring their scheduling and consultation has had on the practice.
- The joy and efficiency of establishing a flow in your practice.
- The role of a flow manager.
- How to empower your team so that they can support the doctor.
- Bob’s Roles to Goals process and how he uses it to train staff.
- How Dr. Jacobs incentivizes his staff to reach their goals.
- The importance of an effective and proactive manager upfront.
- The value of morning meetings and regularly communicating with your staff.
- Having a system mindset and how it helps your team take ownership of their actions.
- Why hiring Bob as a consultant was the best decision Dr. Jacobs could have made.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
La Grange Oral Surgery and Implant Centre Website — https://www.lgoralsurgerycenter.com/
La Grange Oral Surgery and Implant Centre Phone — (706) 884-2655
Bob Spiel Email — bob@spielconsulting.com
Bob Spiel Phone — 2085 206900
Flip Your Focus: Igniting People, Profits and Performance through Upside-Down — https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Your-Focus
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
If you’ve made the (great) decision that you want to be an oral surgeon but you’re struggling to choose between the 4 year, 6 year, or the less common 5 year program, this episode is for you. My brother, Jake Stucki, and I chose different paths, and in today’s episode we talk you through the costs and benefits of the single versus dual degree options, and what these years of your life are likely to consist of. There is no one size fits all approach; don’t listen to anyone who tells you that one type of program is better than another! But it’s important to understand what you’re getting into, and there are a number of factors to take into consideration before you commit yourself to any program. After listening to today’s episode you’ll be well equipped with knowledge that will help you to make this decision, and if you’re still confused we’re just a phone call or an email away!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Who this episode is aimed at.
- The amount of time that you will spend on oral surgery when doing a 6 year (i.e. dual degree) program.
- Off-service time that is a part of the 4 year (i.e. single degree) OMS programs.
- Jake explains what a six year program generally consists of.
- Misconceptions about the 5 year program.
- Benefits of doing an internship year before medical school.
- Differences between the costs of 4 and 6 year programs.
- The value of moonlighting during medical school.
- Money making potential of the 4 versus 6 year degrees.
- Reasons to do a 6 year program.
- Variety between 6 years programs in the amount of general surgery that forms part of the degree.
- Our experience of general surgery residency.
- Why you should take into consideration the certification that you are going to receive before choosing your program.
- We share our thoughts on patients’ opinions of a 6 years versus 4 year program.
- Circumstances where having a 6 year degree may make your life easier.
- The split between 4 year and 6 year programs within the 100 accredited OMFS programs in the United States.
- My struggle to decide between a 4 and 6 year program.
- Unfortunate mentalities that people hold towards one degree or the other.
- Why you should find out how much practical experience you are going to get during the course of your degree before you enroll.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Jake Stucki Email — jakestucki@gmail.com
A native of Toronto, Canada, Dr. Faisal Quereshy is a board-certified oral, maxillofacial, and facial cosmetic surgeon practicing in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as Professor and Residency Director for the Case Western Reserve University’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Program. As today’s guest, Dr. Quereshy shares his unique perspective as a program director on interviews, externships, and ranking applicants, as well as his thoughts on running both a residency program and a successful private practice. He also shares his advice for dental students on showcasing your personality in interviews, respecting the hierarchy and etiquette within the residency program you choose, and using the externship experience to learn about the residency they want to attend. For all this and so much more, make sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief history of Dr. Quereshy’s training and practice setup.
- He shares his thoughts as a program director on running a residency program as well as a successful private practice.
- The financial and surgical benefits that residents gain from a part-time academic model.
- Learn about the fast-paced structure of the five-year OMFS program at Case Western.
- What Dr. Quereshy looks for in applicants: self-motivation and the ability to multitask.
- Power tips for interviewing well and showcasing your personality during the interview.
- Why Dr. Quereshy says they are not trying to fit an applicant to the current resident pool.
- How the theme of diversity has been stressed and prioritized in the OMFS program.
- Dr. Quereshy shares his applicant ranking system and the essential attributes he looks for.
- Why externs should use the experience to learn about the residency they want to attend.
- Dr. Quereshy’s advice for externs; respect the hierarchy and etiquette within the program.
- The value of fellowships for residents; a niche area of expertise in a sub-discipline.
- The educational and marketing benefits that social media can provide.
- Find out why Dr. Quereshy is currently pursuing an MBA and how he dodges burnout.
- Why Blue Ocean Strategy is the best book Dr. Quereshy has read in the past year.
- How daily prayer grounds his wellbeing and allows his to treat patients with honesty, sincerity, humility, and respect.
- Why Dr. Quereshy would use upper cowhorn forceps #88R to extract tooth number three.
- Ending on a quote: “You begin in the name of God, the most merciful, the most beneficent.”
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Faisal Quereshy on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisal-a-quereshy-md-facs-5666551b/
Dr. Faisal Quereshy on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/facesurgeon/
Case Western Reserve University — https://case.edu/
Blue Ocean Strategy — https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other types of sleep disorders can have detrimental impacts on people’s lives, young and old. Oral surgeons are extremely well positioned to diagnose and treat these disorders, and in today’s episode I’m joined by Dr. Chris Viozzi, Clinical Chair of the OMS program at the Mayo Clinic, who specializes in this field. Maxillomandibular advancement is the term that used to refer to the operation that can completely change the lives of people suffering from a sleep disorder. It is more complicated than most other types of surgery that oral surgeons perform, and it results in some long-term side effects, but it is also a whole lot more rewarding. Our conversation today covers a range of surgical and non-surgical do’s and don’ts which will supplement your already existing skills with the confidence to successfully treat this patient cohort who could really use your help!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Chris shares his journey prior to, and in the field of, oral surgery.
- What Chris spends the majority of his time focusing on at the Mayo Clinic.
- Why oral surgeons are well positioned to diagnose sleep disorders.
- The percentage of patients undergoing outpatient surgery that are likely to have a sleep disorder.
- Where you can learn to speak the language of sleep physicians.
- How to determine whether an OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) patient needs surgery.
- Methods which can be used to identify the site of obstruction.
- Examples of physical features which often signal an OSA.
- The more complicated nature of Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery compared to other types of reconstructive surgery.
- Why Chris recommends multiple pre-op visits before doing MMA surgery.
- How the majority of patients respond to aesthetic changes to their face after MMA surgery.
- Gratitude that past patients Chris’s have expressed after their MMA surgery.
- Why Chris strongly believes that oral surgeons should treat patients suffering from sleep disorders.
- Pain management strategies that Chris recommends.
- Reasons that orthodontics for OSA patients should be avoided.
- Chris shares some valuable surgical tips for MMA surgery.
- Dealing with long term post-surgery side effects.
- Advice for how to manage patients with mental health issues coming in for MMA surgery.
- Problems which can be caused by OSA.
- A rapid fire round with Chris.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Dr. Chris Viozzi —
Dr. Chris Viozzi Phone — (507) 284-9062
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Today’s guest has had experience with both starting a practice from scratch and buying an already existing practice. In a previous Every Day Oral Surgery episode with Dr. Solomon Poyourow, we focused on the former, so today he is here to share the ins and outs of the latter. From the mindset that you should have when you enter into negotiations with the seller, through to what you can expect from the transition period, how to deal with contracts, and some of the major red flags to look out for when deciding whether you are going to do a deal, Solomon has valuable advice which will help to ensure that you don’t get taken advantage of, and which will make the process of acquiring an existing practice as smooth and painless as possible. Keep in mind that there’s a lot of deals out there, and you shouldn’t settle for anything that doesn’t feel right!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The practice that Solomon recently bought, and the unexpected surprises he was met with.
- Examples of the pro’s and con’s of keeping the previous owner involved once you buy a practice.
- How many sellers act after they have sold their practice.
- Recommendations for the transition period.
- Red flags that should make you think twice about buying a practice from someone.
- Why Solomon is in favor of a relatively short transition period.
- Issues that you may run into with staff when taking over a practice.
- Staff turnover that Solomon experienced when he bought his practice.
- The mindset that you should and shouldn’t have when you enter into a negotiation.
- Value that lies in talking to people about the deal that you’ve been offered.
- What to be weary of when starting a practice from scratch.
- The vital role played by front desk staff at a practice.
- Problems that surgeons who run boutique, cash practices are likely to run into when they try to sell.
- Solomon explains what the slowest part of the selling/buying process is.
- Challenges of recognizing red flags.
- How to convey the change in practice ownership to existing patients.
- Having staff members on your team is a key to success.
- The importance of not rushing.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Dr. Solomon Poyourow —
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
There are few oral surgeons who have done as many interviews as my brother, Dr. Jake Stucki, and I’ve done my fair share too. With the interview season starting now, we thought that it would be a good time to share our top tips for one of the key elements which will determine whether you will get into an OMS residency program. From your favorite Tupac song, to the way you want to impact the oral surgery profession, you have to be prepared for the unexpected when it comes to OMS residency interviews. In this episode you’ll hear about the questions we found the most challenging, how you can guide the conversation in a way that suits you, approaches to the post-interview follow up, the importance of being honest, and more! We hope that today’s episode helps put you at ease if you’re heading into this season of your life.
Key Points From This Episode:
- 16 and 9; the number of interviews Jake and Grant have done.
- The important role of interviews in getting an OMS residency.
- Why Jake recommends speaking to people who have gone through the interview process at the program you are applying to.
- Examples of some of the questions that Jake was asked during interviews.
- The most challenging question that was posed to Jake.
- Some questions we have been asked which are completely unrelated to oral surgery.
- Jake shares why he chose to do a dual degree program, and how he responded when he was asked why he went down this route.
- How Jake responded when asked about why he had chosen the program that he was interviewing for.
- The importance of being honest in interviews.
- Examples of stories that are helpful to share, and those not to share, in your personal essay.
- Our thoughts on crying during an interview.
- The importance of the pre-interview dinner that some programs offer.
- Our thoughts on how to choose where you do your externship.
- Different approaches to following up post-interview.
- What you can learn about a program from interacting with residents who are already there.
- A question that Grant used to ask when he was interviewing potential residents.
- The importance of confidence, and the danger of arrogance, in an interview.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Today’s guest is the first surgeon I’ve had on the podcast who has a completely hospital-based practice. Many surgeons have concerns about having a practice of this type; if you are one of them, you might have your mind changed today! For Dr. Jackson Morgan, the ever-changing, incredibly rewarding nature of his role as a hospital-based surgeon is exactly what he wanted out of his career. It is not without its challenges, but then again, nothing is, and for Jackson, the positives far outweigh any negatives that may arise. Whether you're interested in pursuing this path or not, you’ll walk away from this conversation with a broadened perspective on the range of possibilities that exist for oral surgeons.
Key Points From This Episode:
- What makes today's guest, Jackson Morgan, different from all the other guests we’ve had on the show.
- Jackson shares what his professional journey has consisted of.
- Why Jackson decided to be a purely hospital-based surgeon.
- Challenges of the route Jackson has chosen.
- What Jackson’s role consists of, and how he feels about his job.
- Jackson puts to rest a common fear that surgeons have about hospital-based practice.
- The variety of ways that Jackson is compensated for his work.
- Contributions that Jackson has made to the Atrium Health OMS program.
- Benefits that Jackson receives through the hospital system.
- Advice from Jackson to anyone interested in having a hospital-based practice.
- Why Jackson likes being in academia.
- Tips from Jackson on how to maintain a balanced lifestyle when working in a hospital-based practice.
- A rapid fire round with Jackson.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
There’s never going to be an anesthesia technique that is 100% foolproof, but the LMA/Sevo technique used by Dr. Paul Rollins and his partners, gets pretty close, according to Paul. Other than a small number of people who have small, or otherwise difficult, airways, the LMA/Sevo approach is safer for the patient, and a more pleasant experience for the surgeon. Amongst other advantages which Paul explains today, there’s less chance of aspiration, laryngospasms, and bronchospasms when using an LMA. Paul also addresses some of the concerns that surgeons have around using Sevo and LMA’s (which include a high cost of entry and the risk of malignant hypothermia) and offers some valuable advice to anyone who is interested in bringing this technique into their practice. We also discuss a book which has a profound impact on both of us, and how getting involved in your community will benefit you at work in ways that may surprise you.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief rundown of Paul’s educational and professional career path up until today.
- The unique element of anesthetic technique that Paul and his partners utilize.
- Paul explains the benefits of the technique they use.
- Why Paul and his partners decided not to use narcotics.
- How working with an LMA differs from working with an open airway.
- Cases when Paul will do an open airway procedure.
- What the wake-up looks like after a Sevo/LMA surgery.
- Why the Sevo/LMA technique is safer than more traditional techniques.
- Where LMA sits on the emergency airway algorithm.
- Barriers to using the Sevo/LMA technique.
- How much Paul and his partners spend on LMAs per year.
- Advice for surgeons interested in starting to use this technique.
- Paul addresses concerns that people may have about malignant hypothermia when using this technique.
- Types of airways which are not suitable for an LMA.
- How marijuana use impacts the amount of sedative required to put them under.
- A case where Paul aborted the LMA technique.
- The book which allowed Paul and I to gain perspective on a lot of things.
- How socializing outside of work will benefit you at work.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Paul Rollins —paul.rollins29@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
The oral surgery profession is heavily dominated by men, and therefore, being a woman in this field can be difficult. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic, an oral surgeon who didn’t let any of the hostility she experienced as a resident stop her from achieving her dreams. Today, Jaclyn works four days a week in private practice, and one day a week in the Case Western OMS program where she tries to give to residents what she wishes she had had when she was in their position. Jaclyn also has a large following on Instagram, and the goals she hopes to achieve through this platform are an increased visibility of the oral surgery profession and an increase in the number of women working in this field. For female listeners, this episode will inspire you to continue on the oral surgery path, even though it may be difficult at times. And for male listeners, this episode will open your eyes to the experiences of your female colleagues, and get you to rethink some misconceptions you may hold.
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Jaclyn spends her working hours.
- Jacyln’s educational background.
- Why Jaclyn was drawn to the practice she now works in.
- Enjoyment that Jaclyn gets out of working with residents.
- The growth and evolution of Jacyln’s very popular Instagram account, and what she hopes to achieve through it.
- Factors that inspired Jaclyn’s decision to go the oral surgery route.
- Challenges that Jaclyn experienced as a female oral surgery resident.
- Drive and determination that got Jaclyn through the hostility she experienced in residency.
- Jaclyn’s hopes for the future of the oral surgery field.
- How Jaclyn’s experience as a resident in general medicine differed from her oral surgery residency experience.
- Obstacles that women face in the field of oral surgery.
- Misconceptions that people have of female oral surgeons.
- Advice from Jaclyn about how to deal with people who try to put you down.
- What Jaclyn wishes she had done differently as a resident.
- The high attrition rate of students during my residency, and the reasons that oral surgery residents drop out.
- Why oral surgery residency is so tough.
- Value in having a balance between private practice and academia as an oral surgeon.
- A rapid-fire round with Jaclyn.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/doctorjacci/?hl=en
Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic Email —
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
“No worldly success can compensate for failure in the home.” Alongside the fact that we are all oral surgeons, another commonality that I have with the two guests on today’s show is that we all went (or are currently going) through our oral surgery residency with at least one child. Dr John Tannyhill is the Director of Harvard’s School of Dentistry Oral Surgery Program and Dr. Michael Baron is an oral surgery resident at Mount Sinai, and they are here to share advice about maintaining a healthy work-life balance. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and there will always be compromises that have to be made, so the key is to communicate openly with your significant other. We discuss important factors to take into account when deciding whether a residency program is “family friendly” or not, how some institutions accommodate for the unique income trajectory of oral surgeons, and why residents with families are likely to be more efficient than those without. For all of us, our “why” is our family, and we couldn’t do what we do without them, which is why we all recommend less (or no) moonlighting; there are so many other ways to get rid of your debt without sacrificing time at home!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Michael and John share what their professional paths have looked like, and how these intersected with their family lives.
- Factors that contribute to making oral surgery programs “family friendly.”
- Compromises that you are likely to have to make in order to achieve a work-life balance.
- The importance of communicating with your significant other.
- A story about an interaction that Michael had with a landlord in Boston.
- Challenges of finding affordable housing as an oral surgery resident.
- The unique income trajectory of oral surgeons, and how banks accommodate for this.
- Ways that some programs prioritize oral surgeons who have families.
- How hospitals look after their residents in terms of health insurance.
- Health insurance options for students.
- John and Michael’s experiences of medical school compared to residency.
- A difficult time I went through during my residency and the support that my wife gave me during this time.
- Michael shares a story which highlights how difficult it can be to balance work and family life.
- Why residents with families are usually more efficient with their time than those without.
- The pros and cons of moonlighting, and why none of us would recommend it.
- Value in having conversations with previous residents.
- Changes that have occured in residency programs over the years.
- Support that Michael is receiving in his residency program.
- A rapid fire round with John and Michael.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and orofacial pain disorders are frequently challenging, and misdiagnosis and multiple failed treatments are common in this patient population. Today, we are joined by Dr. Louis Mercuri, an experienced oral maxillofacial surgeon, Clinical Consultant for TMJ Concepts, and Visiting Professor at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, who has practiced in the state of Illinois for many years. Over his career, Dr. Mercuri has obtained research funding, published extensively, and been invited to lecture locally, nationally, and internationally on subjects related to the diagnosis and non-surgical and surgical management of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). In this episode, Dr. Mercuri shares some pearls for diagnosing and treating TMD patients, including the tricks and techniques he uses during examination to determine if the condition is intra-articular or extra-articular, how he communicates with unhappy TMD patients, and what resources he provides them with, plus so much more. This is a fascinating and informative conversation about TMD with a foremost expert on the subject, so make sure not to miss it!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Learn about Dr. Mercuri’s dental and surgical training and his current practice setup.
- Advice for young surgeons who are interested in doing TMJ surgery: learn from others.
- Complications he has observed in TMD patients, many of which start with misdiagnosis.
- Diagnosis is key, as is knowing the difference between intra-articular and extra-articular conditions and what operation is required to treat it.
- Tricks Dr. Mercuri’s uses during examination to determine if TMD is intra- or extra-articular.
- Why some patients don’t respond to botox and others only feel relief for a few months.
- Why Dr. Mercuri says you should never operate for pain or promise 100 percent pain relief.
- The ‘bio-psycho-social’ etiology of TMD and the role that para-functional habits play.
- What Dr. Mercuri means when he says a well-informed patient is a partner in treatment.
- The benefits of what he calls a ‘hands in the pocket’ diagnosis.
- Indications for a total joint replacement, including dysfunction and degenerate changes.
- Learn more about the custom joint that Dr. Mercuri developed and its benefits.
- The importance of the social aspect of communicating with an unhappy TMD patient.
- The resources that Dr. Mercuri provides for TMD patients to take home with them.
- With the right patient, the right time, and the right equipment, you’ll get a good result!
- What Dr. Mercuri recommends for the oral surgeon who needs a good counterpart to help with non-surgical procedures.
- The important distinction that he makes between dentists, oral surgeons, and ‘pain doctors’.
- Useful medications that Dr. Mercuri prescribes diagnostically, like a low-dose of Elavil.
- Advice for younger surgeons looking to treat TMD patients: keep up with the literature!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Louis Mercuri Email —
TMJ Concepts — https://www.tmjconcepts.com/
Rush University Medical Center — https://www.rush.edu/
OMSNIC — https://www.omsnic.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Suturing has a variety of purposes; it helps to quicken the healing process, minimize bleeding, and hold things in place. There are also a number of different categories that sutures fall into, for example, natural, synthetic, resorbable, and non-resorbable. In today’s episode, I’m joined by my brother, Dr. Jake Stucki, for a discussion around the basics of suturing, and some of the suturing techniques that are commonly used by oral surgeons. We go through a number of cases that we have personally dealt with, and explain what informed our decisions around the type of suture we used in each case, as well as some of the mistakes we have made along the way!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Jake shares a few of the reasons that oral surgeons suture.
- Problems with doing a loose suture.
- Conclusions from studies that looked at results when suturing was done versus when it wasn’t.
- How oral surgeons generally deal with mandibular compared to maxillary third molar sites.
- The different categories of suture.
- Why a surgeon would use a non-resorbable suture.
- When it is a good idea to use fast-gut.
- A mistake Grant made when suturing a child with severe autism.
- Squaring the knot; what this suturing technique entails, and how long it can last if done correctly.
- How to decide how many knots to place and tips for keeping them tight.
- Advice for dealing with a very large flap.
- The benefits of switching sides when suturing.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jake Stucki Email — jakestucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Aaron Liddell, a repeat guest on the podcast; because he has so much valuable knowledge to share one episode wasn’t enough! The main focus of our conversation today is fractures. Over the past few years, and particularly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Aaron has noticed an increase in the number of fracture cases that he is being called in to treat. He goes into detail about how the different approaches he utilizes to deal with a variety of fractures, using real world examples of patients he has worked with. Aaron offers advice to any surgeons who aren’t used to working in this particular realm of oral surgery which will help avoid unnecessary long term damage. So for all this and more from our great guest, join us on Every Day Oral Surgery!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Trends that Aaron has noticed in Denver over the past few years.
- Ways that the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the volume of fractures Aaron was called to treat.
- The best way to avoid fracturing a jaw when taking out a third molar.
- How Aaron’s approach to taking out third molars has changed over time.
- An example of a patient who was inappropriately managed by another surgeon, and the damage control that Aaron had to do.
- Advice Aaron would give to surgeons around dealing with cases that are unusual to them.
- A strategy that Aaron uses in order to avoid using force when taking out a tooth.
- Factors which determine the order in which Aaron will deal with mandible fractures if the patient has multiple.
- How Aaron deals with any fractures situated at the mid-neck level or below.
- Aaron shares his thoughts about hybrid fixation systems.
- Approaches to dealing with different types of low condylar neck fractures.
- When Aaron uses rigid treatments and when he uses non-rigid treatments.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Aaron Liddell — https://www.coloradooralsurgery.com/meet-us/dr-aaron-t-liddell-md-dmd-facs/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Today, we are joined by Dr. Ian Lehrer, an oral maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Dana Point, California. In this episode, we discuss how to prepare to join a practice after you have completed your residency program. Dr. Lehrer has some valuable and practical tips to share, including the value of keeping in touch with your upper level residents and attending meetings at the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS). We also touch on contract negotiations and choosing between money, scope of practice, and location, as well as the benefits of joining group practice, proving your worth, and building relationships. Tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to Dr. Ian Lehrer, his education, and his practice.
- How he figured out which practice to join after residency, starting with researching different cities and the practices in each area.
- The value of keeping in touch with your upper level residents after your residency.
- Another helpful tip: make sure to attend annual AAOMS and ACOMS meetings.
- Utilize all the resources that you have available to you, including courses and observerships.
- Advice for contract negotiations: consider your location and how much leverage you have.
- Different kinds of contracts you can expect, like an associateship in Dr. Lehrer’s case.
- Why Dr. Lehrer says defining your location is the most important thing when searching for a job; work where you want to live!
- Picking out one of three options: money, scope of practice, and location.
- The benefits of joining a group practice, including learning from the experience of others.
- Dr. Stucki highlights the importance of having a good work ethic and proving your worth.
- The value of building relationships; Dr. Lehrer encourages listeners to reach out to him.
- Rapid fire questions: Dr. Lehrer shares the best book he read this year and non-oral surgery skills that assist him in daily oral surgery.
- Ending on a note: “You can either go through life and be humble or you will be humbled.”
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ian Lehrer on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ian-s-lehrer-865b56ab/
Dr. Ian Lehrer on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drianlehrer/
Dr. Ian Lehrer Email — lehrer@niguelcoastoralsurgery.com
Niguel Coast Oral & Facial Surgery — https://www.niguelcoastoralsurgery.com/
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) — https://www.aaoms.org/
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS) — https://www.acoms.org/
Osteo Science Foundation — https://www.osteoscience.org/
Man’s Search for Meaning — https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Dr. Elda Fisher, our guest on today’s show, works with a highly disenfranchised cohort. Although transgender people make up 0.6% of the US population, they struggle with a lack of access to the kind of healthcare that Elda specializes in; facial gender affirmation surgery. As Elda explains, maxillofacial surgeons are uniquely qualified to do this type of surgery, and she is hopeful that in the future, there will be a more well-developed connection between them and the patients who are seeking to feminize or masculinize their faces. In this episode, Elda explains the life changing capacity of gender affirmation surgery, and offers examples of some simple strategies that surgeons can use to ensure that there is congruency between their patient’s face and their intended gender. As director of the oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program at the University of North Carolina, Elda also shares what she loves about working in an academic setting, some of the biggest learnings she has had during her time as a teacher, and the qualities that she looks for in potential residents.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Elda’s journey to specializing in gender affirmation surgery.
- The size of the transgender population in the United States.
- Challenges to providing gender affirmative care.
- Why maxillofacial surgeons are so well equipped to do gender affirmative surgeries.
- Gender affirmation surgeries that are covered by insurance, and those that are not.
- Why there are a limited number of studies which demonstrate positive effects of gender affirmative surgery.
- Elda shares some simple strategies that surgeons can use to feminize or masculinize a face.
- The number of patients in UNC’s transgender health program.
- Why Elda has found it particularly rewarding working with transgender patients.
- How Elda navigates the psychosocial dynamics of gender affirmative surgery.
- The first step towards performing successful cosmetic surgery and gender affirmation surgery.
- Primary orthognathic surgeries that Elda does as part of her gender affirmative procedures.
- Learnings that Elda has had through her position as a teacher.
- Elda’s strategy for giving feedback to her residents.
- What Elda loves most about working in an academic setting.
- Qualities and experience that Elda looks for in potential residents.
- The life changing and lifesaving potential of gender affirmation surgery.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Elda Fisher — https://dentistry.unc.edu/people/elda-fisher/
Dr. Elda Fisher Email — elda.fisher@unc.edu
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Today we are joined by oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Myron Tucker. Dr. Tucker had a private practice in North Carolina for 18 years before he stepped away from full time surgery in 2009. Our guest has had a prolific career on the research side of the business, publishing a number of textbooks and offering his experience to support to students of the science. In our conversation, we get to hear Dr. Tucker's perspectives on building a successful practice, the patience and planing this requires, the benefits of pairing with someone more experienced, and how an open attitude to continual learning is the best stance to adopt. We also talk about why disability insurance is always a good idea, and Dr. Tucker's personal experience of this during his retirement. Listening in, you will get a real sense of a true professional, someone who has stayed invested and engaged in the work he loves, so make sure to join us for this inspiring conversation!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Tucker's history in the dentistry field and the different positions he has filled over the years.
- The passion that has kept Dr. Tucker involved after his supposed retirement.
- Advice about pursuing a career in orthognathic surgery.
- The importance of patience when building a successful practice.
- Common mistakes made by new surgeons; tips from Dr. Tucker for those starting out.
- The end of Dr. Tucker's career and practice and the lessons he learned going into retirement.
- Why Dr. Tucker strongly recommends getting disability insurance!
- The best book that Dr. Tucker has read this year: Say Nothing.
- Dr. Tucker's passion for woodworking and how this aided his work as a surgeon.
- The tools Dr. Tucker preferred for tooth extraction!
- The love that our guest has for sailboats and being on the water; some of the beautiful boats he has owned.
- A quote about mistakes that has always resonated with Dr. Tucker!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Dr. Myron Tucker — https://www.linkedin.com/in/myron-tucker-19ab80127
Osteo Science Foundation — https://www.osteoscience.org/
Stryker — https://www.stryker.com/
Say Nothing — https://www.amazon.com/Say-Nothing-Murder-Northern-Ireland/dp/0385521316
The Jackal — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jackal
Starting your practice from nothing can be tough; you need to find clients, choose your location, and find a competent team, all while covering your costs and earning a profit. Here to help is our guest, Dr. Solomon Poyourow who has plenty of useful advice and key insights from establishing and running his practice for the past seven years. Tuning in you’ll hear some of the hard lessons that Solomon had to learn, like why it’s important to hire a good contractor and how quality disability coverage is crucial for oral surgeons. Solomon shares some of the biggest challenges he faced when he was starting out, like finding a competent team of staff that worked well together and learning about unsecured property tax. Later Solomon unpacks some of the challenges and benefits of sharing a practice with other partners, and why it really helps to mitigate risk when you first start your practice. Solomon shares some valuable tips for choosing your location and explains which specialists you want to see a high concentration of and why that bodes well for your oral surgery practice. We also hear some very useful details about the costs of running a practice and how to go about opening up a solo practice while doing work as an independent contractor. We loved having Solomon on the show and we are sure you’ll find the conversation as thought-provoking as we did. Join us today for an eye-opening conversation on what it takes to start up a practice from scratch!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest Dr. Solomon Poyourow.
- A quick summary of Dr. Poyourow’s training and surgical background.
- Some details on Dr. Poyourow’s current practice setup.
- Some of the lessons Dr. Poyourow has learned from starting his practice and acquiring a new practice.
- Why it’s important to hire a lawyer with at least 10 years of experience.
- Why you should invest in a good contractor when building or renovating your surgery and office space.
- Dr. Poyourow shares why finding a good team is so challenging.
- How unsecured property tax affects you when you start an oral surgery from scratch.
- Why a robust disability policy is so important for oral surgeons.
- The challenges and benefits of sharing your practice.
- Why Dr. Poyourow believes they should have decided to rent a bigger office space years ago instead of being determined to own their location.
- What type of specialists you should look out for, like prosthodontists and endodontists when choosing a location for your practice.
- Dr. Poyourow breaks down the expenses and overheads of running a practice.
- Dr. Poyourow shares his tips for starting a practice while doing work as an independent contractor.
- We get to know Dr. Poyourow a little better in our rapid-fire question round.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World — https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046
Helmut Zepf: X-tool — https://www.zepf-dental.com/en/aktuelles/xtool-instruments/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
In Today's episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, we take a look at how oral surgeons who run their own practice are uniquely positioned to benefit from the many perks and points that various credit cards have to offer. We welcome back an old friend of the show, Dr. Scott Weiskopf, who has been using credit cards in his practice for many years to save tens of thousands of dollars on first-class travel across the globe. Tuning in you’ll hear Scott share his tips on how to get started and determine which type of credit card is best suited to your goals. Scott offers useful tips and tricks for keeping track of different cards, including a handy app called AwardWallet, and explains how to earn points on a variety of expenses from dining out to acquiring office supplies. We also hear from Scott about how to split points with your business partner. He also explains some of the risks involved in using a credit card for your business and how they can easily be avoided. To find out how you can start earning free travel on existing expenses, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- We welcome back today’s guest Dr. Scott Weiskopf.
- Introducing today’s topic: credit card points and how to use them in your practice.
- Why oral surgeons who own a business are uniquely qualified to benefit from credit card points.
- How to determine which credit card is best suited for your goals.
- How Scott uses a range of credit cards to get benefits for different expense categories.
- Scott shares estimates of the money he’s saved on his recent trips.
- How Scott manages the complicated process of managing his various cards.
- Why Scott prefers credit cards to airline-specific cards.
- How to get the most value out of a credit card for your practice.
- Instances where a credit card is not a good choice.
- Some of the risks involved in using a credit card for your practice.
- How Scott splits the credit card points with his business partner.
- Why taking out additional credit cards doesn’t make a big impact on your credit score.
- Get to know Scott a bit better in our lightning question round.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Globe Trotter Teacher — https://www.theglobetrottingteacher.com/
AwardWallet — https://awardwallet.com/
Scott’s email — scottweiskopf@gmail.com
Project Hail Mary — https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir-ebook/dp/B08FHBV4ZX
Shawshank Redemption — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/
The Goonies — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are currently able to sedate patients and operate on them, although that privilege is under threat due to safety concerns. Dr. Robert Bosack, who has been a surgeon since before Mellampati scores were invented, is passionate about enhancing safety protocols for surgeons in order to preserve the right to anaesthetize and operate, and of course, to ensure minimal tragedy takes place in theatre. Problems can occur from the moment a patient is sedated until after they have walked out of surgery, and in today’s episode you’ll hear stories about a wide variety of potential issues. More importantly, you’ll hear about how to prevent these from occurring, and what to do if you run into serious trouble. Robert also shares a variety of resources where you can vastly broaden your scope of knowledge on safety in the operating room, including many that he has created himself.
Key Points From This Episode:
- What the world of oral surgery was like when Robert graduated.
- How Robert’s practice is structured.
- Why Robert encourages all oral and maxillofacial surgeons to join the American Dental Society of Anaesthesiology.
- The model that oral and maxillofacial surgeons use for operating is under scrutiny.
- How Robert thinks safety should be measured.
- Dental Patient Safety Foundation; what this organization, that Robert co-founded, does.
- The value of role play in improving safety in surgery.
- Where you can access online training programs for surgery safety.
- How surgeons are taught to deal with impending airway obstructions, and the problem with this.
- Complications that occur in surgery due to human factor engineering.
- 6 characteristics of people who are likely to have a tough airway.
- SSSR: Simple, Shared, Structured Responses, and an example of how these can play out in surgery.
- The importance of building relationships with paramedics.
- Airway management’s golden rule.
- How to test your patient’s level of sedation and understand whether or not they are in danger.
- Some of the challenges that surgeons can run into while their patient is sedated.
- Robert’s airway algorithm.
- When to call 911, and why you should never feel shame in doing so.
- Post-surgery reactions that patients may experience.
- The strategy Robert uses to connect with his patients.
- What you can expect to learn from the talk Robert is giving at the ADSA Chicago conference.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Robert Bosack — https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-bosack-8473ab24/
Anaesthetic Complications in the Dental Office by Robert Bosack — https://www.amazon.com/Anesthetic-Complications-Dental-Office-Prevention/dp/0867154489
Dental Patient Safety Foundation — https://www.dentalpatientsafety.org/
Dental Anaesthesia Online — https://www.daoce.org/
ADSA Chicago — https://www.adsahome.org/chicago
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Today’s guest is not only an oral surgeon, but an author and an MBA graduate as well. Dr. Dean DeLuke spent 30 years in private practice before transitioning to full-time academia, which is where he has spent the last 10 years. Dean explains what he loves so much about being an academic, and why he would recommend it to any oral surgeons on a part-time or full-time basis. He also shares how having an MBA benefited him in a variety of ways, and what inspired him to write Shedrow. This episode is slightly unusual in that Dean puts Grant in the hot seat for a little bit, with a few questions that will give you insight into the personal reasons that motivated him to start this podcast. Soon to be facing retirement, Dean is full of experience and wisdom, and we hope you learn as much from this episode as we did!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Time that Dean spent in private practice, and what he loves about working as a full-time academic currently.
- The book that Dean wrote, and what inspired him to write it.
- Elements that Dean loved about writing a book, and those that he didn’t like very much.
- Reasons that Dean decided to do an MBA, and how it has benefited him.
- The impetus behind Dean’s decision to go into full-time academics.
- Differentials between earnings in private practice and academia, and how these have been reduced over the years.
- A study that Dean and a colleague did to determine satisfaction levels of academics.
- Advice from Dean for young oral surgeons interested in writing.
- The future of Dean’s writing career.
- Why Dean encourages oral surgeons to enter the world of academia.
- Business advice for young oral surgeons.
- The strategy Dean recommends that graduates use to pay off student debt.
- What Dean would have done differently if he could go back in time.
- How Dean’s hobby of slalom water skiing positively impacts him professionally.
- Dean puts Grant into the hot seat with some questions about the podcast.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dean DeLuke — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-deluke-631b1b19/
Shedrow by Dean DeLuke — https://www.amazon.com/Shedrow-Dean-DeLuke/dp/0983490007
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
There is still some stigma that exists around oral surgeons performing cosmetic surgery, but not nearly as much as there once was, and that is largely due to today’s guest, Joe Niamtu. Joe developed a love for cosmetic facial surgery while doing his residency, but he had to fight for the right to pursue his dreams. Luckily Joe is not someone who takes no for an answer, and after a lawsuit and a change to the Dental Practice Act, he became the first person in Virginia to receive a cosmetic facial surgery license. Although his work has its downsides, which Joe candidly shares in today’s episode, he has never looked back, plans on never retiring, and spends a lot of his time educating others about his specialty (his eighth book is coming out next April!). According to Joe, the golden years are far from over for surgeons, and he has some valuable words of wisdom for anyone who is on the path to becoming one.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Joe’s educational background, and his introduction to cosmetic surgery.
- A lawsuit that was filed against Joe, and how he fought against it by opening the Dental Practice Act.
- Requirements for getting a cosmetic surgery license, which Joe was the first in Virginia to acquire.
- The number of facelifts that Joe has done throughout his career.
- Educational resources that Joe has created.
- Advice for any oral surgeons who want to follow in Joe’s footsteps down the cosmetic surgery path.
- A surgeon is a surgeon, but there is still some stigma around oral surgeons performing cosmetic surgery.
- The positives and negatives of being a cosmetic surgeon.
- Why people skills are so important as a surgeon.
- Platforms Joe utilizes to market his services.
- Joe explains the variety of surgeries that he does.
- The flaw that Joe sees in the dental school education in America.
- Three fundamental elements to succeeding as a surgeon.
- How the paper route Joe had when he was younger has positively impacted his career as a surgeon.
- Always look out for the people who can’t look out for themselves.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Joe Niamtu on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joe-niamtu-b20235b/
Dr. Joe Niamtu on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCclm79ii5IyeeuZL2TfIEw
Cosmetic Plastic Facial Surgery — https://www.lovethatface.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Oral surgeons, as our title suggests, belong in the operating room. Unfortunately, an increasing number of oral surgeons are spending more and more time in their offices and less and less time in theatre. This is something that greatly concerns today's guest, Dr. Morton Goldberg, who struggled for many years alongside other professionals to successfully lift the oral surgery profession out of the shadows. Morton’s colorful life and love for storytelling make for a fantastic episode, in which you will hear about his most influential year of education, the challenges he has faced during his career, and the achievement he is most proud of. Morton also shares what you can expect to learn if you read the book he wrote, The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome, how he came up with the name, and some stories from his 89 years around the sun that you are not likely to forget anytime soon!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Work Morton has been doing since he retired.
- Morton’s experience at Harvard’s dental school.
- Why Morton was drawn to oral surgery.
- Challenges that Morton faced when he attempted to get into medical school.
- What Morton learned during the year that he considers the best educational experience he ever had.
- A question that Morton was asked during a residency interview, which had a profound impact on him.
- What the term, which is also the title of Morton’s book, The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome, means.
- The 20 year process Morton went through from conception to publication of his book.
- How oral surgery has advanced over the years.
- Morton shares one of the things he is most proud of achieving in his career.
- A rundown of how Morton’s book is structured, and what you can expect to learn from reading it.
- Concerns Morton has about the future of oral surgery.
- The most bizarre implant experience that Morton ever had.
- A very important part of resident education that isn’t being taught.
- Morton shares a story of a malpractice case that he was involved in.
- Valuable advice from Morton to all oral surgeons.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Today’s guest, Dr. Stephen Saxe, was the 19th oral surgeon in Nevada! During his career, Stephen has had to deal with more trauma than most oral surgeons ever will, as he was one of the surgeons on call after the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. In this episode, you’ll hear about some of the physical and emotional trauma that he witnessed firsthand during the aftermath of that tragedy. Stephen is a firm believer that being an oral surgeon is about a lot more than simply removing impacted molars; it’s about maintaining a presence in one’s community, and in order to do that, oral surgeons should be doing things like responding to trauma call and imparting knowledge onto the next generation of oral surgeons. In today’s episode you’ll gain insights into what Stephen’s professional life consists of, and the journey he took to get to this point. His passion for his work is palpable and he shares advice that all oral surgeons will benefit greatly from hearing.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief rundown of Stephen’s educational and professional background.
- Stephen’s experience of opening his own practice right after university, and why that likely wouldn’t be the experience of an oral surgeon starting out today.
- The 2017 Las Vegas shooting, and Stephen’s involvement in the aftermath.
- Examples of wounds that Stephen saw the day after the shooting.
- Huge amounts of emotion that Stephen had to deal with when speaking to the families of the victims.
- How the profession of oral surgery has evolved over the years.
- Stephen’s opinion on private practice doctors taking trauma call.
- What Stephen thinks the future holds for single operator anaesthesia.
- Career paths that Stephen’s three children have taken.
- How Stephen structured his days when his children were young.
- The dental school work that Stephen now does in the afternoon, and why he finds this work so fulfilling.
- Stephen’s unusual hobby.
- Additional stress that residents are now having to deal with because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tweetables:
“There was so much personalization that was necessary in order to communicate. You had to put yourself in their shoes. I was emotionally exhausted from it.” — Dr. Stephen Saxe [0:13:49]
“Taking call has this socioeconomic facet where we have to maintain our presence in our community as doctors, not just dentists.” — Dr. Stephen Saxe [0:18:14]
“It’s important that all of us, in our own way, maintain some kind of connection to the profession outside the doors of our office.” — Dr. Stephen Saxe [0:34:44]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Stephen Saxe — https://www.nvjawdoc.com/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Due to a gene abnormality, the World Health Organization labeled the odontogenic keratocyst as a tumor, but that is not the case. Today we are joined by an expert on the subject, Dr. Robert Marx, to discuss the nuances of diagnosing and treating odontogenic keratocysts. Dr. Marx is the Chief of oral maxillofacial surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and has a wealth of experience dealing with this particular condition. He explains that they are not tumors but in fact cysts. Tuning in, you’ll hear about what symptoms patients with odontogenic keratocysts experience, how to diagnose them, and what radiographic features distinguish them from other types of cysts. Dr. Marx discusses the difference between decompression and marsupialization, how to save the unerupted teeth associated with these cysts, and he talks about his experiences with BMP. Find out when to biopsy and nucleate at the same time, when you should try to shrink a large lesion down prior to nucleation, and how to identify signs of basal cell nevus syndrome in a patient with more than one keratocyst. For some clarification on this somewhat confusing subject, tune in today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to Dr. Robert Marx and his career as an oral maxillofacial surgeon.
- Why Dr. Marx believes that odontogenic keratocysts are cysts and not tumors and why there is confusion about this.
- What types of patients are high-risk for odontogenic keratocysts.
- The radiographic features that distinguish them from other types of cysts.
- The symptoms of odontogenic keratocysts and how to diagnose them.
- How best to treat odontogenic keratocysts to reduce the risk of recurrence.
- The difference between decompression and marsupialization.
- How to deal with unerupted teeth associated with odontogenic keratocysts.
- Dr. Marx’s experiences with BMP.
- When to biopsy and nucleate at the same time.
- When to try to shrink a big lesion down with a decompression tube prior to nucleation.
- Signs of basal cell nevus syndrome to look for in a patient with more than one keratocyst.
- Why you shouldn’t worry about recurrences: they are usually new primaries.
- Why you should do a follow-up on a yearly basis and what you should look for.
- Hear about Dr. Marx’s favorite quote and how cleaning fish helps him with his oral surgery skills in the four rapid-fire questions.
- Dr. Marx talks about the novels and the non-fiction books he’s written.
- Closing thoughts by Dr. Marx on the importance of oral maxillofacial surgery as a profession.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Robert Marx on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-e-marx/
Miller School of Medicine — https://med.miami.edu/
Killing Crazy Horse — https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Crazy-Horse-Merciless-OReillys/dp/1627797041
Books by Dr. Robert Marx — https://www.amazon.com/Robert-E-Marx/e/B004LUVCSY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_6&qid=1624351335&sr=1-6
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Until you show your patients that you care, it doesn’t matter to them how much you know; that is one of the biggest lessons that Dr. Dan Tran learned through his experience of being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer during his second-year residency. Another is that we never know how much time we have left on earth and it’s so important that we make time for the things and people we love. Although Dan has been living a close to normal life for the past three years thanks to a miracle drug he has been taking, it is unclear how long the power of the drug will last, and his future is very uncertain. As you’ll hear in today’s episode, Dan manages to stay positive amidst this uncertainty, and we can all learn a lot from his inspirational outlook, as well as his expertise as an oral surgeon and assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Dan ended up in the academic world, after always thinking he would work in private practice.
- Dan’s main focus at the moment, and what he loves about his work.
- The initial symptoms of the cancer that Dan was later diagnosed with.
- What finally encouraged Dan to get an MRI, and the first thing he thought when he got the results.
- Procedures that Dan underwent following his diagnosis.
- The medication that Dan has been taking for three years, and the uncertainty of his future.
- Lessons that Dan has learned through his cancer diagnosis, from both a doctor and patient perspective.
- How Dan balances the things that are important to him, knowing that he may not have long to live.
- A mentor of Dan’s who still hovers over him in his mind.
- Why working with computers and 3D printing throughout his life has helped Dan in his career.
- There are always a team of people behind any success story
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dan Tran
Virginia Commonwealth University
The White Coat Investor
As oral surgeons, we spend a lot of our lives in positions that aren’t good for our bodies, and which can end up causing us a lot of pain. Your host, Grant Stucki, knows this all too well. Today’s episode is a lesson in what so many of us are doing wrong, and how we can start looking after ourselves better. Our guests today are Dr. Julie Chaves, an oral surgeon, and Chuck Turner, a personal trainer; the two of whom have been working together for almost 10 years in order to help Julie correct the damage that she has done to herself through her work and to educate others on how to prevent the onset of musculoskeletal disorders. Oral surgeons are so focused on helping others that we tend to neglect our own health, but this shouldn’t be the case. Julie and Chuck highlight the importance of listening to our bodies and being aware of all our movements. Whether or not you are currently experiencing back and neck pain, this episode could change your life!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Julie’s circuitous route to becoming an oral surgeon.
- The journey Chuck went on to find the career that he is passionate about.
- Education that Chuck provided to people working in corporate settings.
- How Chuck and Julie’s relationship formed.
- A pattern that Chuck noticed amongst his clients.
- An example of an exercise that Chuck gives to his clients, and how it improves posture and reduces pain.
- The toll that oral surgery has on one’s body.
- Measures that can be taken by oral surgeons to prevent pain.
- Chuck shares some ways to make a standing position less harmful for your body.
- A paper that Julie and Chuck are hoping to publish soon.
- Why we should start treating our bodies how we treat our cars.
- Changes that Julie has made since the pandemic and the positive impact this has had on her.
- Major back issues that Grant suffers from.
- The importance of listening to your body and bringing awareness to your movements.
- A lesson from Chuck on how to do certain movements correctly.
- Not all exercise is good for you.
Tweetables:
“There’s a lot of damage that takes place over time but people think when they get injured it was an actual incident.” — Chuck Turner [0:06:40]
“What I do is important but what you do and making you aware of what you do outside at work is even more important.” — Chuck Turner [0:11:48]
“Strengthening ourselves in certain ways can help us to weather the storm a little bit better.” — Dr. Julie Chavez [0:16:17]
“The best position at work, regardless of what you do, is the next position.” — Chuck Turner [0:20:08]
“What’s the point of working hard for 30 years and retiring if you’re decrepit and in chronic pain and you can’t enjoy yourself?” — Dr. Julie Chavez [0:24:20]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Sustainable Surgeon Project
If you’re a young surgeon who has been taught to believe that starting a dental business is incredibly difficult, you are far from alone. Our guest today, Dr. Jeffrey Carter, is here to explain why this is not the case, and how his company makes it much easier for oral surgeons to become independent contractors. Jeffrey’s vision for OMS Logistics is to provide a platform where surgeons can network, expand their services, and provide collateral support to one another, without the need to buy expensive equipment or make rigid time commitments. This conversation covers numerous topics, including the value of anaesthesia tracking in the oral surgery space, the technology that Jeffrey is implementing which could change the discomfort that the medical world feels with around oral surgeons using anaesthetics, trends that Jeffrey has noticed amongst the younger population of dentists that are looking for work, and the gaps in terms of dentists’ understanding of their capabilities. Tune in for a deep dive into all of this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Hear about Jeffrey’s education and his career trajectory.
- What Jeffrey’s company, OMS Logistics, does, and how it has grown over the years.
- Pairings that Jeffrey has experimented with through OMS.
- Reasons it benefits surgeons to work through OMS Logistics, rather than directly with a DSO.
- Why OMS has had a lot of success with surgeons who are on active duty in the military.
- Anaesthesia registries; what they are and why they are so useful.
- Discomfort that the medical world feels about oral surgeons doing anaesthesia.
- Where you can find industry norms for anaesthetic deaths and transfer rates.
- The importance of the rule of large numbers.
- Trends that Jeffrey is seeing amongst people who are looking for work.
- Advice for young oral surgeons who are on the job search.
- Why the garden-variety oral surgeon isn’t attractive to hospitals.
- Young dentists have been brainwashed to believe it’s incredibly difficult to run a business.
- How OMS Logistics does quality control on the people who are hired.
- One of the major gaps in academic oral surgery.
- Jeffrey’s surprise at the range of productivity levels amongst dentists across the United States.
- The importance of understanding what your capabilities are, and the huge knowledge gap that exists with regard to this.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jeffrey Carter
OMS Logistics
Jeffrey Carter Email — jbc@jbcarterinc.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Owning and running your own oral surgery practice isn’t for everyone, but if you are able to handle the challenges that come along with it, it can be an extremely gratifying experience. After leaving the job he had working for someone else, Dr. Michael Goulston went out looking to buy a practice, and ended up deciding to start his own instead. Over the past six years he has acquired a huge amount of experience working with a very diverse client base, and on the show today he shares with us both the ups and the downs of his journey. We discuss the methods Michael utilized to find clients when he was starting out, the types of advertising that he finds most useful with regard to his practice, and the difficulties that sometimes arise when Michael sees patients who are culturally different to him. Michael puts a lot of effort into his relationships with his patients and his staff, and he explains some of the personal touches that he implements in order to ensure that he is keeping everyone around him happy.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief rundown of Michael’s educational and career history.
- Why Michael decided to start his own practice, rather than buy an existing one.
- Personal touches that Michael used to find clients, starting from a base of zero.
- The length of time it took for Michael to cover his costs.
- Advertising practices that Michael thinks are the most useful.
- Michael’s strategy for dealing with insurance.
- Reasons that Michael decided to leave the job he had working for someone else.
- Challenges that come with running your own practice.
- Elements of Michael’s work that he finds particularly gratifying.
- The experience Michael had when he brought in an office manager.
- Difficulties that sometimes arise when Michael sees patients who come from a different culture to his own.
- How Michael personalizes the experiences of his patients to make sure they are all comfortable and happy.
- Methods that Michael uses to ensure that he maintains healthy relationships with his staff, and an enjoyable office environment.
- Why Michael has moved towards using more moderate anesthetics.
- Golf; how this hobby positively impacts Michael’s work.
- Value that Michael gets out of listening to the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael Goulston
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implant Specialists of Middlesex
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
If you are interested in learning how to make the most of your time as a dental professional, this is the episode for you! Dr. Aaron Liddell has managed to get to a point where almost all of his time is productively spent, and he has a team of people positioned around him to do the rest. Aaron explains how he ended up taking the road less traveled in terms of the dentistry fields that exist, and although it may be the more difficult path, the passion he has for his work is unwavering. Among other topics, our discussion covers the benefits of partnerships (when you are ready for them), why it sometimes makes much more sense to hire mid-level practitioners than associates, and Aaron’s thoughts on why there aren’t more dentists doing the kind of work that he does. Work out what you want to do, how you are going to do it, and stick to it!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Aaron’s educational and professional background, and where he is currently working.
- How Aaron found his way into the field of dentistry that most dentists don’t get a chance to work in.
- Types of procedures that Aaron usually does.
- Benefits of being part of Trauma and Emergency Subspecialty Surgeons (TESS).
- Why partnerships are so key in Aaron’s field of dentistry.
- How Aaron and his partners deal with revenue.
- Gaps between production and collections in Aaron’s specific line of work.
- Bringing in partners; how this process works in Aaron’s practice.
- Advantages that have come through the merger with US Oral Surgery Management.
- The importance of being ready for a partner before you bring anyone on.
- Aaron’s experience as an associate.
- Value that you can bring to your practice by hiring mid-level practitioners.
- Research work that Aaron gets involved with.
- Why we don’t see more dentists doing the work that Aaron does.
- What cycling has taught Aaron that he carries into all spheres of his life.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Aaron Liddell
Colorado Oral Surgery
TESS
US Oral Surgery Management
Can’t Hurt Me
Dr. Grant Stucki
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
It takes a lot of hard work to become a doctor, but to be a doctor who has also found massive success in other careers is something else entirely. Dr. Robert Guyette is one of those people. Today he joins us to talk about his approach to life and how it led him to have fruitful careers not just in medicine but in real estate and professional basketball too! Before our guest got his MD he was Bob Guyette, the American professional basketball player, who played five seasons in the Spanish League. But before hearing the story behind this, we kick off our conversation with Dr. Guyette's training and how he became qualified to offer both oral and facial cosmetic surgeries. From there we hear about Dr. Guyette’s days as a professional basketball player and he tells stories about being selected by the NBA, ending up signing for FC Barcelona and spending a few exciting years traveling Europe. Next up we get into Dr. Guyette’s passion for real estate, hearing him weigh in on how he got interested in the field and got a loan for his first duplex when he wasn’t much older than 20. Moving back onto the subject of Dr. Guyette’s medical career, we chat to him about the long road he traveled on the way to inventing the Porter Silhouette Nasal Mask. So for an inspiring conversation about saying yes to life, working hard to reach your dreams, and the fruits of that labor, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief history of Dr. Guyette’s training, dental career, and current practice setup.
- How Dr. Guyette learned cosmetic surgery which supplements his oral maxillofacial services.
- A story about how Dr. Guyette joined the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners.
- A lesson in the advantages of saying yes to things and taking opportunities.
- Dr. Guyette’s experiences playing professional basketball and how he got to this level.
- Experiences Dr. Guyette had in Europe while playing professional basketball there.
- How Dr. Guyette got into real estate at a young age and the value of cash-flowing assets.
- The story behind how Dr. Guyette invented the Porter Silhouette Nasal Mask.
- How Dr. Guyette found the motivation to push through the time it took to invent the mask.
- Dr. Guyette weighs in on one of the projects he started that was not a wild success!
- Advice from Dr. Guyette about persistence and not giving up on your dreams.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Robert Guyette
Arizona Board of Medical Examiners
Francisco Franco
Robert Kiyosaki
Porter Silhouette Nasal Mask
Jordan Peterson
Dr. Grant Stucki
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
We’re calling today’s episode the one-upper! Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Grant Stucki and Dr. Mike Hall share some of their best dental stories, partly for comedic relief but also to impart some important lessons about client communication, adequate sedation techniques, and careful employee selection, as well as what you can learn from your patients about different cultures and mindsets (and kinks). We hope that this episode leaves you with a lot to ponder and, hopefully, is as insightful as it is hilarious. Make sure not to miss it!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why Dr. Hall thinks that dentists should be keeping a record of their best stories.
- While we all want our practice to appear professional, Dr. Stucki believes there is a lot to be learned from mistakes.
- Dr. Hall’s first funny oral surgery story, which involves a Halcion-induced parking lot accident.
- The moral of the story: always over-communicate with patients taking oral sedation meds!
- Dr. Stucki shares a propofol sedation story about a wisdom extraction that required an osteotome on a military veteran.
- Why adequate sedation is crucial, especially when the patient poses a physical threat!
- Dr. Hall’s next story is more of a classic office drama regarding false accusations of an affair.
- The importance of careful employee selection and having a good no-tolerance policy.
- The funny next story comes from the time Dr. Stucki’s brother was shadowing him in Tucson.
- The unbelievable things patients will say and do that make for a good story and introduce you to different cultures and mindsets.
- Dr. Stucki’s last story involves a somewhat different Jamaican interpretation of his last name.
- How grinding down a patient’s molars taught Dr. Hall a lot about that patient’s kinks!
- Find out why Dr. Stucki is considering creating an “Only in dentistry!” bumper sticker.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Mike Hall on LinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/michael-hall-aa8379109
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Today on the show the dynamic gets reversed because this is a recording of Dr. Stucki being interviewed by the famous Dr. Howard Farran! Dr. Farran is arguably the titan of dental podcasting, as he is the host of the widely loved Dentistry Uncensored show, and he also wrote Uncomplicate Business which Dr. Stucki is a big fan of. Dr. Stucki originally reached out to Dr. Farran, asking him to be a guest on Every Day Oral Surgery but to Dr. Stucki’s surprise, Dr. Farran asked him if he wanted to be a guest on Dentistry Uncensored instead! In today’s show, we get to know Dr. Stucki a little bit better, hearing Dr. Farran ask him about his experiences on residency, approach to a wide range of challenges oral surgeons face, the mission behind his podcast, and a whole lot more. Dr. Stucki weighs in on why he chose oral surgery as a specialization, how to overcome fear and do what it takes to get the job done, and how he manages his chronic lower back pain through posture and exercise. We hear about Dr. Stucki’s approach to sharing expertise, handling troublesome implant cases, and the question of whether oral surgeons should anesthetize their patients. We cover a whole lot more ground today, also getting the chance to hear Dr. Farran’s views on how dentistry and society as a whole could be a little more egalitarian! So for all this and more on today’s high-energy exchange between Dr. Stucki and Dr. Farran, be sure to tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Dr. Stucki, his qualifications, and how helpful his podcast is.
- The fruitful challenge of having kids and our guest and host’s experiences of this.
- Dr. Stucki’s perspectives on how to manage the difficult practice of implantology.
- The best postures and recovery methods Dr. Stucki used for his back trouble.
- Tips for dentists in situations where patients might rather need an oral surgeon.
- Rectifying hierarchies ingrained at dental residency and the focus of Dr. Stucki’s podcast.
- Getting past territorialism and ambition in the field by putting the patient first.
- Dr. Stucki’s recommendations for the best implant brands to use.
- Possible links between implant failure and the COVID vaccine.
- Toeing the line between atraumatic procedures and time-efficient surgery.
- The issue of oral surgeons sedating their own patients and how Dr. Stucki views this.
- The risks of totally removing a root and when it is okay to leave part of it in the gum.
- Whether CBCTs are needed for surgeries or if the panorex is enough.
- Complications in the surgery room due to patients who are smoking marijuana.
- Dr. Stucki’s perspectives on prescribing narcotics and using bone grafting material.
- Whether to remove a tooth or prescribe antibiotics to patients with infected teeth.
- Dr. Stucki’s experiences working at Pacific Dental Services and traveling between the offices.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Howard Farran
Dentistry Uncensored
Uncomplicate Business
Pacific Dental Services
Dr. Grant Stucki
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
If an oral surgeon gets to the point where they cannot get a healing abutment off, or conversely, it keeps falling off, it can be a frustrating experience for all involved parties. So for this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, we are exploring the things that can go wrong with healing abutments and what to do about them! We begin with the situation where a healing abutment has been screwed on too tightly and just won't budge. We lay out the possible reasons for why this could have happened, suggesting that the force of finger torque is more than enough for this part of the implant process. If for some reason it won’t come off, the techniques we cover range from using a torque wrench to the brute force method of cutting a new path in the abutment with a round bur. Moving onto the second scenario of the abutment that won’t stay on, we highlight that in most cases this is due to bone or tissue impingement. It is therefore always a good idea to make sure that your abutment is not being impinged by anything when you first install it. In this segment, we also cover the best kinds of kits to use regarding bone milling and adaptable implants. So make sure you join us today and get all the info you need for successfully installing healing abutments!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Using a torque wrench and what to do if a healing abutment is not coming off.
- Errors that can happen when the dentist is taking the impression.
- Using endo ice on the abutment when the torque wrench won’t work.
- Scenarios where the driver port in the healing abutment gets stripped.
- Cutting a new path with a round bur or using an ultrasonic scaler.
- What to do when the healing abutment keeps falling off.
- Impingement on bone and why healing abutments can come off frequently.
- Bone mill kits and how to get the implant process right the first time.
- Changing hands and other reasons why the implant can come off.
- Straumann kits and the value of having a more adaptable kit.
- The best kinds of healing abutments to use and when to use one rather than a cover screw.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Scott Weiskopf
Dr. Grant Stucki
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
The full mouth extraction process can be a daunting and traumatic one for patients. However through the right care and communication, it can be managed in a healthy and safe way, and joining to talk about exactly how he does this, is Dr. Scott Weiskopf! Scott is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, currently practicing in Memphis, and we get to hear all about the way he approaches his work in full mouth extractions. He talks about dentures, suturing, procedures, precautions, and more. The main point that our guest makes is around setting the patient at ease before and after the surgery, through communication and the proper care. Scott also shares some of his thoughts on alveoloplasty surgery before talking a bit about the follow-up process and how this differs from patient to patient. So for all this and then some, join us on the show!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Lessons that Scott has learned over the years to make a full mouth extraction a little easier for patients.
- The improvement that is offered by the installation of dentures for extraction patients.
- Conversations around the available denture options and Scott's usual recommendations.
- The surgical component of the full mouth extraction; how Scott makes his way around the mouth.
- Extra measures and precautions that Scott takes to safeguard against sharp spots.
- Scott best tips for quick and successful suturing.
- How Scott goes about his alveoloplasty surgery and the extra attention he pays to his files.
- Scott's usual post-operation instructions to patients about their dentures.
- Follow-up appointments and how Scott prioritizes these measures where necessary.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Scott Weiskopf
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Oral surgery residency is a time of growth for dental students and but also an opportunity for those students to shape the program itself. It is important for there to be a good fit between the student and the institution so that a mutually beneficial dynamic is created. Today on the show we invite Dr. Michael Miloro, Program Chairman at the University of Illinois at Chicago, to shed some light on what students can expect and how they can best prepare themselves for their residency experience. Dr. Miloro has put a lot of work into making the program at UIC as high-quality as possible. He sketches out the broad range of facilities to be found and the ethos about the types of graduates they aim to produce there. The institution provides an atmosphere that encourages residents to be assertive and make an impact on the program itself. The program at UIC strives to give rise to leaders in the field who can practice a broad scope of surgeries. Dr. Miloro talks about how he vets new candidates and gives a few great tips for students about the kind of attitude they should bring to their residency and how to make the best impression on the interview committee. For a discussion packed with insight about how to make a residency experience as fruitful as possible be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A window into Dr. Miloro’s education and the institutions he has worked at.
- Dr. Miloro’s work adjusting the residency program at UIC and the openness to change he encountered there.
- The spirit of aspiring to be leaders in the field encouraged at the UIC program.
- What the residency program at UIC looks for in candidates and how it vets them.
- Perspectives on the balanced approach that makes the UIC residency program great.
- The wide range of facilities at UIC, and the procedures they conduct and specialize in.
- How the UIC residency program prepares residents for the business aspect of surgery.
- A trend where many graduates end up operating in a narrow scope in private practice.
- Advice for a resident who wants to take control of their learning.
- The transformation Dr. Miloro sees in students during their residency at UIC.
- How residents who go into private practice can still give back.
- Rapid round with Dr. Miloro: self-care tips, forceps use, favorite quote, and more.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael Miloro
University of Illinois at Chicago
‘The Perfect Match’
The Catcher in the Rye
Dr. Bryan White has spent the past eight years as a traveling surgeon with Pacific Dental Services (PDS), and has accumulated a lot of knowledge along the way. He joins us on the show today to share his pearls of wisdom with regard to preparation, surrounding oneself with a great team, and transporting equipment. There are over 100 surgeons who are employed by PDS, and Bryan is one of the top producers. Additionally, he has recently started a business with his brother, which you’ll learn more about in this episode too! Bryan appreciates that being a traveling surgeon is not for everyone and it does come with its challenges, but he explains the benefits of working in this type of environment and the types of surgeons who he feels will thrive in a role like his. You’ll also hear about one of Bryan’s career goals, and why working out is a practice that benefits him in his profession. If you’re considering a career as a traveling surgeon, this episode may help you make up your mind!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Areas where Bryan works.
- Hear about Bryan’s educational and work background.
- An explanation of how Pacific Dental Services (PDS), where Bryan works, is set up.
- Why Bryan enjoys being a traveling oral surgeon.
- Bryan shares tips for anyone who wants to work the way he does.
- Challenges that come with being a traveling surgeon, and how Bryan overcomes these.
- The goal Bryan has for himself with regard to his working hours.
- How PDS compares to other groups that work in the same way.
- Differences between the tools that Bryan and Grant use in their practices.
- The way the PDS tax system works and how to get the most benefit out of it.
- Stresses that surgeons experience in private practice that doesn’t exist at PDS.
- Find other doctors with who you can communicate, and stick with them.
- Traveling surgery isn’t for everyone but Bryan describes those who he thinks will thrive in this setting.
- Dealing with equipment while traveling.
- How working out benefits Bryan professionally.
- The exciting new business that Bryan has started with his brother.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Pacific Dental Services
NSK Ti-Max
Bien-Air
OSTEOSET
Ted Lasso
Cobra Kai
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Lululemon
Birdie Scrubs
Significant anesthetic emergencies in oral and maxillofacial surgery offices are rare events. However, emergencies do occur, and being prepared is key for mitigating the impact of these events. Today’s guest is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. David Salomon. He is on staff at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he also serves as faculty for the Yale Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training Program. In today’s episode, Dr. Salomon shares how he stays prepared for emergency situations using what he calls ‘monthly familiarity drills’, quarterly emergency simulations, and implementing a 911 protocol, as well as making sure that his staff has clearly defined roles should an emergency occur. This episode is full of practical advice for keeping your office emergency-ready, so make sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How often the State of Connecticut requires that anesthesia certifications are renewed.
- What those renewals entail versus the initial certification; an evaluation of supplies and emergency scenarios.
- Learn about what Dr. Salomon calls a familiarity drill, which his staff does on a monthly basis.
- How regularly you should be simulating anesthesia emergency scenarios with your staff.
- The importance of having a 911 protocol in your office and involving your front desk.
- Why your front desk personnel should use a landline rather than a mobile phone to call 911.
- Why your staff needs to know what emergency equipment looks like, where it is, and what their individual roles are.
- You can create useful tools like laminated emergency cheat sheets; education is key!
- The importance of documenting everything in an emergency to avoid legal action.
Tweetables:
“We’ve actually created a schedule where, now, we’re at the point where we do a monthly what’s called a ‘familiarity drill’ and, at quarterly, we do actual emergency scenarios.” — Dr. David Salomon [0:07:54]
“A front desk individual will be the one on the phone [with 911] because, if you take an assistant away to be on the phone, I think you’re taking away potential useful hands.” — Dr. David Salomon [0:18:06]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Salomon on LinkedIn
Today’s guest on the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast is Dr. Michael Hall, a general dentist who practices in Pueblo, Colorado, and a close friend of your host, Dr. Grant Stucki. In this episode, Dr. Hall shares his perspective as a general dentist when dealing with an oral maxillofacial surgeon and reflects on his personal business experience, as a dentist who owns his own practice. Tuning in, you’ll hear what his top criteria are when referring out, why patient feedback is important, and how having an abundance mentality can make you a better teacher. So stay tuned, and enjoy!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Hear a brief introduction for Dr. Hall, including his training and his current practice setup.
- He also shares a bit more about the demographic of dentists in Pueblo, Colorado.
- Dr. Hall’s top criteria when referring out to an oral surgeon, like competency, bedside manner, personality, and what they charge.
- Why he’ll send all his referrals to a specialist that backs him up and helps him out in a pickle.
- The importance of receiving feedback from the patient about their referral experience..
- How having a colleague to refer to can feel more like a real relationship or partnership.
- Why Dr. Hall chose to watch a surgery that the referral oral surgeon performed on a patient of his; gaining trust and familiarity.
- The abundance versus scarcity mentality that can make oral surgeons good teachers.
Tweetables:
“Whether it’s to an oral surgeon or to an orthodontist or an endodontist, basically, I have the expectation that whoever I refer out to has the competency to get the work done [and has] a great skill level. Better than myself, essentially.” — Dr. Micheal Hall [0:04:06]
“It [is] great for me to know that I have that professional college within the area that we can work together on, because at that point, it feels like a real relationship.” — Dr. Micheal Hall [0:10:13]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Pueblo Dental
Building and maintaining a solo practice is a multi-faceted project, something that Dr. Michael Hall knows all about! Dr. Hall returns to the podcast today to drop a few pearls of wisdom and talk about the lessons he has learned running his office so far. Specifically, we get into the hiring process, smart ways to cut costs, and his philosophy towards patient care and treatment. Dr. Hall weighs in on the worthwhile investment of hiring the right person for the job, while also emphasizing the ability to do in-house training once someone appropriate has been hired. From there, we discuss how to facilitate the sharing of expertise within the different parts of the office and positions, before Dr. Hall talks about the importance of staying abreast of your business' numbers as the head of the company. The conversation also covers the need to constantly seek out the best and most affordable options for supplies and equipment for the practice. In dental healthcare, these expenses make up a big piece of the pie, so do not underestimate the power of finding a deal! To finish off we get into how to deal with patients, stay engaged with the goings-on in the office, and the ultimate value of patient loyalty. For all this and a bunch more, join us today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The emphasis that Dr. Hall places on hiring strong players and the lessons he has learned around this.
- How to determine the experience and suitability of a person during the hiring process.
- The best training for assistants and office managers in Dr. Hall's experience.
- Approaches to dealing with the exclusivity of office knowledge and systems expertise.
- Staying familiar with and on top of the numbers of your practice.
- The importance of seeking out the best-priced equipment and supplies for a business.
- The benefits of staying open-minded to different products and brands.
- Storytelling in dentistry; how Dr. Hall focuses on stories to build his practice's culture.
- Dr. Hall's advice regarding the opportunities for variety in the field of dentistry.
- Prioritizing the loyalty of a customer over small disagreements and issues.
- Thoughts on how general dentists can better serve the needs of oral surgeons.
- A round of quick-fire questions with Dr. Hall; books, previous work, and more!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Pueblo Dental
Chick-fil-A
Shut Up and Listen
Tilman
Houston Rockets
Today on the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast we are joined by Dr. David Saloman to discuss post-extraction bleeding and how to handle bleeding complications. As postoperative bleeding is most commonly experienced by the elderly on anticoagulants or blood thinners, the doctors discuss how best to deal with these patients before, during, and after any extractions. They talk about the role of medication as both a cause and a treatment for bleeding. They also discuss how to treat a patient who bleeds heavily during surgery, is still bleeding hours after surgery, or develops a liver clot post-extraction. Different tools, equipment, and products, the role of cautery and lasers, and even the best way to use gauze are all covered in today’s show, so don’t miss it!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Hear about the different types of post-operative bleeding.
- The effect of anti-coagulants and blood thinners on post-extraction bleeding.
- The importance of post-operative instructions
- The relevance and timing of INR testing for patients on anticoagulants and blood thinners.
- The benefits of staging extractions for patients with a high bleeding risk.
- When to stop or bridge anticoagulant medication.
- The types of anticoagulants and blood thinners that cause the most problems.
- How to deal with a patient who is still bleeding hours after an extraction.
- The different tools, equipment, and products that can be used to stop the bleeding.
- How dentures may affect the extraction site post-operatively.
- The importance of informing patients how to care for themselves post-extraction.
- Extra measures that can be taken for high-bleeding risk patients.
- How to deal with Liver clots.
- When lasers and cautery can be used to stop bleeding.
- Whether or not to moisten gauze.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Salomon
Dr. Grant Stucki
Dr. Grant Stucki Email
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone Number — +1 720-775-5843
Delivering an efficient and high-end service sounds like a challenging task, but Matthew Weber is here to tell you that it can be done. As today’s guest, we speak with Matthew about his experiences as a maxillofacial surgeon, what it takes to start your own practice from the ground up, and the virtues of taking digital impressions. To kick off our episode, we get to know Matthew by hearing more about his practice, as he touches on why starting from scratch is oftentimes better than buying a business. Following this, we dive into Matthew’s implant program and discover why this element of his practice has become so popular. He uncovers a range of detail, including his scanning process, torque checks, and impressions. Later in the show, we look at Matthew’s practice more closely and find out how he approaches patients who need cover-screws, where he fits into the communication chain with labs and dentists, and what types of equipment you might find in his surgery room. Wrapping up the show we ask Matthew some rapid-fire questions. We find out about the influential books he’s read this past year, his habits for success, and what his favorite tattoo-able is. Join us today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Matthew Weber.
- Matthew shares his professional history with listeners, as well as his current setup.
- Why Matthew decided to build a practice from the ground up.
- Some challenges Matthew has faced in setting up his practice.
- Hear what makes Matthew’s implant program dynamic and popular.
- How Matt deals with patients who have flat cover-screws.
- The benefits of taking digital impressions.
- Matt walks us through the scanning process.
- We discuss the second-stage visit and how Matthew approaches them.
- The biggest problems Matthew ran into when he started offering digital impressions.
- Matthew shares some of the equipment and tech he uses in his practice.
- How Matthew tackles full arch cases in his patients.
- Stay tuned for our rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Matthew Weber on LinkedIn
Principles on Amazon
Discipline Equals Freedom on Amazon
Today we speak with Dr. Jay Lee, a maxillofacial surgeon with a knack for orthognathics. In this special episode, Jay shares his experiences in the field, as well as the shiny pearls he’s picked up during his years of practice. To open our conversation, we hear Jay’s professional and academic history, before touching on how he forged a path into orthognathics. Following this, Jay shares some of the challenges he and his contemporaries have faced, as he reminds listeners there’s no simple solution to adversity — it’s just about putting in the work to create a good reputation. As our conversation develops, we talk to Jay about how he approaches surgery, find out why he feels it’s best to have two surgeons in theatre and his reasons for performing his surgeries at separate hospitals. In the latter half of the show, we explore some of Jay’s favorite pearls which include finding strong mentors and programs to get involved in, patient selection, and virtual surgical planning. To wrap up, we ask Jay our series of rapid-fire questions. Join us today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- We welcome today’s guest, Dr. Jay Lee.
- Jay fills listeners in on his academic and professional history.
- Find out why Jay enjoys orthognathic surgery.
- How Jay and his group of surgeons have coped with the challenges that come with moving into orthognatics.
- Jay shares how he has evolved since graduating.
- We ask Jay to describe how he approaches orthognathic surgery.
- Jay details his best pearls after working in private practice for several years.
- Hear what makes orthognathic surgery so unique to maxillofacial surgeons.
- We give Jay our series of rapid-fire questions.
- Stay tuned for some banter with Jay.
- Jay’s parting advice for listeners faced with deciding their path in life, post-residency.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Kaiser Permanente
UCLA
Parkland Hospital
Cedasr Sinai Hospital
Northridge Hospital
A Promised Land on Amazon
School of Rock
Referrals can be the lifeblood of your practice. Today we welcome ‘The Implant Doctor’ Mulokozi Lugakingira onto the show to learn both about his practice and about his effective referral marketing strategy. After chatting about Mulokozi’s personal and professional history, we dive into the top lessons that he’s learned from running his practice. We discuss the business skills that you need, along with the challenges that come with taking over an existing practice. Mulokozi then unpacks what he does to earn doctor referrals, touching on the benefits of hosting ‘lunch and learns’ and covering your bases by advertising on most dominant media channels. A key insight, he talks about the importance of targeting a specific group of patients before telling listeners what they should look for when hiring a marketing company. Later, we explore Molukozi’s surgery process, why you should know your limits as a doctor, and the advantages of being personable. We wrap up the episode by asking Molukozi our final fast five questions. Tune in to hear more about getting referrals and building your practice from the successful Dr. Mulokozi Lugakingira.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Mulokozi Lugakingira shares details about his training and professional history.
- Hear about Mulokozi’s practice and specialties.
- The top lessons that Mulokozi has learned from starting his practice.
- Reflecting on the early challenges taking over a practice.
- What Mulokozi does to land doctor referrals and get his name out there.
- Exploring the value of diversifying your referral marketing strategy.
- What to look for when hiring a marketing company.
- The secret sauce for referrals; knowing your limit and doing right by your patients.
- Molukozi unpacks his pre and post-implant surgery process.
- Advice for new oral surgeons looking for direction.
- Why transparency and being personable lead to a stable revenue stream.
- Find out Molukozi’s answers to our five rapid-fire questions.
- Whether doctors should tell patients what to do or leave their decision up to them.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Mulokozi Lugakingira
Fort Wayne Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Implant Center
University of Dar es Salaam
University of Pennsylvania
University of Illinois at Chicago
Performing a sinus lift through the maxillary molar site is an intricate process. Today we sit with Dr. Michael Olabadu to talk about his techniques and the finesse required to perform a sinus lift. We open our discussion by finding out about Michael’s professional history, training, and current setup. After learning about his journey in maxillofacial surgery so far, Michael then opens up about some of the most valuable lessons he’s learned. He touches on providing comfort and knowledge to his patients in order to create the smoothest and calmest experience for them as possible. Michael also shares why he pays specific attention to referrals and communicating to ensure that no information is lost or misinterpreted. Later in the show, Michael informs listeners on how his sinus lift technique has changed. He adds further detail by describing the process behind his new technique. To become the successful and sought-after surgeon that he is today, Michael has relied on his life experiences. He mentions his own experiences as a young patient needing a tooth extraction, as well as learning the hard lesson that one tooth can kill. Concluding today’s show we ask Michael our rapid-fire questions. Join us today and find out which books are among his most influential, how he improves his practice, and who has influenced him the most.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Michael Oladubu.
- Michael shares a quick breakdown of his professional history, training, and current setup.
- Some of Michael’s recent and most valuable lessons that he’s learned.
- How Michael has seen growth in his oral surgery practice.
- Michael touches on the intricacies involved in sinus lifts.
- How Michael performs his sinus lifts.
- Types of bone grafts used by Michael.
- Michael tells us his own tooth extraction experiences as a young boy.
- How Michael’s experience with a patient's death altered his approach forever.
- Hear about Micahel’s experiences becoming an American citizen.
- How Michael’s struggles ultimately led to fulfillment.
- We conclude the show with our series of rapid-fire questions.
Tweetables:
“Engaging patients in an informative way is something that has helped put patients at ease and helped them understand that they have a professional that is working with them.” — Dr. Michael Oladubu [0:04:11]
“For patients who might otherwise need an external sinus lift, by getting some lift at the time of the extraction, you may find that you don’t need much when you come back to place the implants later.” — Dr. Michael Oladubu [0:11:40]
“What I have found is that you should still have a four-wall defect. You want to make sure you have the integrity of the buckle and-or palatal walls.” — Dr. Michael Oladubu [0:15:59]
“People talk about pain from a toothache. If we have never experienced it, we can empathize somewhat, but to experience is to know. It is to know the amount of suffering that that patient in the chair is experiencing.” — Dr. Michael Oladubu [0:22:07]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Howard University
UCLA
Johns Hopkins
Grit on Amazon
Today we sit down with long-time friend and mentor, Dr. William Flick, to talk about the balance between working in private practice and part-time academics. To kick things off, Bill shares a brief summary of his training and current practice setup. After hearing about his stints at the University of Illinois and in the US Airforce, Bill sheds light on how to teach residents in a surgical setting. On this topic, he tells us why it is so important to allow students to learn with their hands, and why it can be difficult to not let them make crucial errors on patients. As our conversation develops, we ask Bill to share a little bit of information on giving back to the profession of oral surgery. He tells us about the importance of jumping at whatever opportunity comes your way, as well as the need to stick to it. Later in the show, we find out from Bill why private practice professionals are so useful to the academic setting. To conclude the show, we give Bill our rapid-fire questions where we find out about the best book he’s read in the past year, which forceps he uses to extract tooth number five, who has influenced his surgery career most, and much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest and our host’s long-time mentor, Dr. Bill Flick.
- Bill gives a brief summary of his training and current practice setup.
- How to teach residents in a surgical setting.
- The importance of letting students learn with their hands.
- What Bill says to those who want to give back to the profession, but might not be equipped to do so.
- How one can stay in academics despite red tape and poor compensation.
- How to achieve a balance between private practice and academics.
- Ways Bill has changed his practice over the years.
- Finding ways to communicate on a patient’s level.
- We conclude the show with our rapid-fire questions!
Tweetables:
“It’s a lot more challenging teaching students in a surgical setting as opposed to a classroom. There is this tendency to want to jump in and demonstrate but the resident only really learns if it’s their hands doing the work.” — Dr. William Flick [0:02:44]
“You have to jump at whatever opportunities are available to you. And then you have to be persistent and you have to stick with it.” — Dr. William Flick [0:04:41]
“For full-time academics, it’s all about accomplishing the procedure the way it should be done. In the real world, it’s doing what the patient wants to have done and how to compromise what you can do to make both ends meet.” — Dr. William Flick [0:09:17]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. William Flick
University of Illinois
Despite decades of progress, diagnosing and treating nerve injuries remains a challenge for many oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Today we take a deep dive into the subject as we speak with experienced nerve microsurgeon, Dr. John Zuniga. After chatting about his professional background, we ask John how he developed his expertise in treating nerve injuries. In answering, he shares a roadmap to success that all upcoming surgeons should follow. While unpacking details about his practice, we touch on the improvements that John has seen in the field, including innovations such as nerve allografts. We then discuss the checklist that John uses when determining if a patient requires surgery. Reflecting on the difficulties surrounding nerve injuries, we talk about treatment and diagnostic limitations. Later, we focus our conversation on how John performs nerve damage surgery, with John providing added details on caring for patients with trigeminal neuralgia. We wrap up our discussion as John shares some final pearls of wisdom related to treating nerve pain, as well as dealing with damage caused by past surgeries. Tune in to benefit from his insights.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Hear about Dr. John Zuniga’s practice and extensive experience in medicine.
- How John developed his interest in nerve injuries.
- John shares advice for upcoming oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
- Exploring the diagnostic improvements that John has seen over the years.
- Why John is excited about the future of nerve treatment.
- The game-changing innovations to nerve allografts and neurotrophic factors.
- We unpack John’s checklist when deciding if a patient needs surgery.
- The factors that make neuropathic pain surgery so unique and difficult.
- What nerve surgery looks like for John.
- The type of information that can inform how well John can do his job.
- How John treats patients with trigeminal neuralgia.
- John shares his words of wisdom for treating nerve pain.
- Tips on being a top researcher.
- Dealing with medical insurers when treating nerve damage.
- How to handle nerve damage that has been caused by past surgeons.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. John Zuniga
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Parkland Hospital
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
University of Rochester
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Developing your mental strength is critical in landing and progressing through your residency. Today we speak with Dr. Chisohlm Emeka Chukwu, a resident at Case Western whose inspiring story reveals the power of resilience and mental fortitude. Early in our conversation, Emeka shares details about his background which include leaving Nigeria at 15 and working in northern Cyprus, Turkey, Latvia, and Poland before he settled in the U.S. After discussing his upbringing in a rural town, Emeka chats about what he most appreciates about American life. We then dive into the role that resilience and discipline have played in helping Emeka excel in dental school. He discusses ways that students can stand out from their peers as well as what he did to prepare himself for residency. Later, we explore the challenges faced by residents, with Emeka providing clear advice on how to overcome them. Linked to this, Emeka highlights the need to humble yourself and put in the extra time and work to correct your weaknesses. We wrap up our conversation by asking Emeka our final rapid-fire questions. Listeners will benefit from hearing about the impactful book that he recently read, as well as how valuable his relationship to God has been for his career. Tune in to hear more about why building your mental strength is so critical to your residency progress.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Chisohlm Emeka Chukwu.
- Emeka discusses the globe-trotting journey that led him to the U.S.
- How Emeka got his start in dentistry.
- Hear about the biggest things that Emeka did in dental school to land his residency.
- The importance of resilience and constantly seeking to improve yourself.
- Emeka shares his top advice on interviewing for a residency.
- Why Emeka accepted a residency position at Case Western.
- How Emeka overcame his residency challenges.
- Insights into how Emeka handles racist patients.
- The benefits that come from humbling yourself.
- Why you should put in the extra to strengthen your weaknesses.
- We ask Emeka our final rapid-fire questions.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Emeka Chukwu on Instagram
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Case Western Reserve University
Episode with Dr. Thomas Schlieve
Parkland Hospital
San Antonio Regional Hospital
UAB Medicine
Uconn Health
Dr. Petra Olivieri
Dr. Jake Stucki
Michael Jordan
Things Fall Apart on Amazon
The 5 Love Languages on Amazon
On paper, becoming a world-class maxillofacial surgeon should be simple. The reality can be far different. Today we speak to Dr. Kevin Haddle who has found the perfect balance between work and play. We open the show by hearing from Kevin about his professional history. We learn that his entry into maxillofacial surgery was less than conventional, yet it was a friend and mentor that ultimately helped him find his vocation in life. As our conversation develops, Kevin delivers parcels of wisdom for surgeons. He touches on eliminating the fear of change, why one should try not to create outcomes, and why it isn’t worth overanalyzing things. Following this, Kevin tells us what he has learned from being his own boss and why it is important to assess what makes you happy. He tells us that he has curated his workweek in such a way that he is fed both professionally and personally. Getting in the particulars of his practice, we ask Kevin to tell us how he established his practice as “the new kid on the block.” He elaborates on the importance of interpersonal skills, sincere gifting, and the power of positivity on social media business pages. Toward the end of the show, Kevin walks us through his experiences as a mentor and teacher and shares advice with young surgeons who might be thinking of entering cosmetics. To conclude the show Kevin answers our series of rapid-fire questions.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Kevin Haddle.
- Kevin breaks down his professional history.
- Hear about Kevin’s goal to help people through plastic surgery.
- The reasons doctors turned Kevin away from medical school.
- How Kevin achieved autonomy as his own boss.
- Why we should let our paths unfold before us, without forcing our futures.
- Some of the lessons Kevin learned from being his own boss.
- How Kevin built up his practice.
- Kevin’s involvement with teaching and what he has learned himself as a teacher.
- Kevin shares advice for those looking to get into cosmetics.
- Some of Kevin’s latest clinical revelations.
- Hear Kevin’s thoughts on various therapies like cryo and red light therapy.
- Kevin’s advice for young surgeons wanting to get into cosmetics.
- Kevin answers some final rapid-fire questions
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Kevin Haddle
Dr. Bill Evans
Galderma
Dr. Michael Han is Program Director at the University of Illinois. Although he never had his sights set on teaching, he found fulfillment in the act and enjoys helping residents refine their skills to become the leading oral maxillofacial surgeons of the future. We kick off the show by hearing from Michael on his academic and professional history. After learning how he entered the world of academia and ultimately teaching, Michael shares what he enjoys about sharing knowledge with young hopefuls. He touches on how it has made him reflect on himself as a surgeon and the ways in which it has been a synergistic journey. We then ask Michael to tell us more about how he has refined his teaching techniques. He explains the importance of not making assumptions and encouraging your students to ask questions, especially as there are many solutions to one problem. Later, Michael shares a number of clinical pearls with us and expands on attractions and molts, and the reasons why he doesn’t allow his residents to deviate from routine. To conclude the show, Michael talks about which gadgets he enjoys as well as his one rule for using them. For a handful of clinical pearls, be sure to join us today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Michael Han.
- Michael shares his academic and professional history.
- How Michael made his decision to pursue academia.
- What Michael enjoys about teaching.
- Michael’s experiences letting his residents work on his real-life patients.
- How Michael has refined his teaching method.
- Michael’s teaching style and how it has changed recently.
- Michael talks about implant systems and which ones work for him.
- Get your fill on 3D printers and implants.
- Hear how Michael’s I&D technique has evolved over the years.
- Michael touches on his role as Program Director.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Michael Han
University of Illinois
University of California
University of Seattle
UIC
Nobel Biocare
Straumann
Autodesk Meshmixer
They don’t call him “Triple D” for nothing. Dr. Thomas Shlieve is an expert in the field of osteonecrosis and has earned his nickname as the Deadbone Doctor of Dallas. Yet the reality is that osteonecrosis is a serious condition that can greatly impact the quality of life of a patient suffering from it. Thomas knows this all too well, which is why he is hugely passionate about helping patients with dead jawbone. In this episode, we explore a number of different types of osteonecrosis, how medication can affect the healing of jawbones and what methods of solution are available to doctors and sufferers. Thomas shares what to look out for and how you should discuss your findings with the patient. He touches on explanations of drugs and their uses as well as when surgery becomes an absolute necessity. Given the many nuances of dead jawbone, Thomas takes time to detail how different patients can experience the condition. Following this, Thomas shares additional information on his approach to assisting patients who are on bisphosphonate medications and talks about how literature and white papers contrast with reality. In the latter stages of the show, Thomas talks about what options are available to patients who simply won’t heal and which surgical approaches he might use as intervention. To conclude, Thomas shares parting thoughts on when surgery is and isn’t required, as well as the cautions one should take with dead jawbone.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Thomas Shlieve.
- Why Thomas’ nickname is “Triple D”.
- Hear in simple terms, what MRONJ is.
- Thomas lists some of the high-risk drugs that can cause MRONJ.
- What sort of things to look out for and what you should be discussing with your patient.
- How different patients can be affected by dead jawbones.
- What Thomas does differently for patients who are on bisphosphonate medications.
- What options you have when your patient is not healing.
- Tips for moving toward a surgical approach.
- How Thomas makes his incisions on patients.
- Thomas shares the intricacies involved in primary closures.
- Hear Thomas’ parting thoughts.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Thomas Shlieve
Dr. Thomas Shlieve on LinkedIn
Complications in Neck Dissection on Amazon
Today we sit with Dr. Thomas Shlieve to talk about HPV and its impacts on our health. Diving straight into the subject matter, Thomas defines HPV as a sexually transmitted disease. He goes on to explain the various genotypes, which are cancer-causing, and what age groups face the biggest threats. We learn that although HPV is typically contracted during teen years and your twenties, the onset of cancer caused by HPV is often experienced in patients who are in their 40s and 50s. Yet, Thomas is beginning to see patients much younger in age and stresses the importance of HPV vaccination. As our conversation develops, Thomas talks to us about how the prevalence of HPV has changed throughout the decades and shares how surgeons can approach patients who have the virus. In the closing segments of the show, Thomas returns his focus to the HPV vaccine, lists the benefits, and eases patient fears about the jab. However, should you not be vaccinated against HPV, your chances of survival remain incredibly high should you be HPV positive, and successful HPV treatment can mean you’re no longer HPV positive. To get your fill on HPV and its cancer-causing effects, be sure to join us today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Thomas Shlieve.
- We answer: What is HPV, how is it transmitted, and what is its link to oral cancer?
- Thomas talks about the genotypes of the HPV virus.
- Hear about the prevalence of HPV and how it has changed.
- Ages affected by cancer caused by HPV and who is at highest risk.
- What surgeons can do to help their patients avoid HPV.
- We look at the relationship between vaccines and HPV.
- Why younger children should get the HPV vaccine.
- What to look out for when identifying HPV in patients.
- Thomas tells us about the survival rate for HPV cancer.
- How Thomas and Grant have their patients receive IV drips.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Thomas Shlieve
Dr. Thomas Shlieve on LinkedIn
Today we’re taking a break from talking about cutting-edge techniques and tools to focus on another very important topic: racism. Inequality and underrepresentation are unfortunately still present in the workplace, but there is hope for change; real, lasting change. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Raza Hussain about his recently published article on racism, his own experiences with discrimination, and how an appreciation for learning and teaching can remedy this societal and systemic disease. Our discussion opens with Raza telling us about his background. He touches on life as a first-generation Pakistani-American, and how the first Gulf war and how his surname, ‘Hussain,’ impacted his upbringing in America. Delving deeper, Raza shares details on why not all racism is intentional, but rather comes from a place of ignorance. The way to cure this, says Raza, is to be a teacher. He expands on this and suggests how you can educate, and even inspire others by telling them about your own unique heritage and customs. As our conversation develops we find out from Raza about how women are also subjected to discrimination in the workplace. He talks about how women are oftentimes better performers in the oral maxillofacial surgery industry, and that their underrepresentation is a great shame but something we can change. Toward the end of the episode, we recap the most pertinent details from our discussion, like the relationship between teaching and learning, and why common ground is so beneficial. Be sure to join in on this episode and educate yourself on how you can help raise minority representation.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Raza Hussain.
- Raza talks about one of his latest journal articles.
- Raza’s experiences as a first-generation Pakistani-American in his family.
- Why Raza’s experiences aren’t indicative of the experiences felt by other minority group members.
- Hear about Raz’s residency and how impacted him.
- We get into the true definition of being an academician.
- What a high-reliability organization looks like.
- How women need to have better representation in the oral maxillofacial surgery industry.
- Studies that show women are in demand, as per client preference.
- Some of the prejudice women face in residencies.
- Most people don’t have pure hatred and animosity in their hearts toward other people.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Raza Hussain on LinkedIn
American Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
As today’s guest can attest, it’s never been more challenging to become an oral surgeon. And if you do have what it takes, then toxic learning cultures might discourage you from pursuing your career. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Trina Sengupta about the importance of persistence in becoming an oral surgeon. Early in our conversation, we ask Trina about her experience teaching residents who might not be committed to oral surgery. After comparing private practice with working in large institutions, Trina shares how she maintains her composure under stressful environments. Reflecting on her career, Trina highlights the incredible role that her mentors have played in helping her excel. Trina then discusses how valuable positivity is to overcoming career roadblocks. Linked to this, Trina unpacks her top tips on becoming an oral surgeon. Later, she talks about how unproductive it is to use fear to motivate residents. As she explains, fostering strong and open teamwork is key in providing the best possible care. For more insights on persisting in the face of adversity, be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Trina shares her experiences of teaching residents.
- Overcoming the challenge of teaching disinterested residents.
- Comparing public and private medical practices.
- How Trina maintains her composure under trying circumstances.
- Trina talks about how she landed her first role in New York.
- Reflecting on the role that Trina’s mentors played in furthering her career.
- Exploring how Trina navigates hospital spaces as a woman.
- Hear the top lesson that Trina imparts to residents.
- Tips on applying to oral surgery postings.
- Why it’s more difficult than ever to become an oral surgeon.
- How Trina strives to create a supportive work environment.
- The benefits of building a strong team dynamic.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Trina Sengupta on LinkedIn
University of Pennsylvania
University of Illinois Chicago
Case Western Reserve University
Dr. Grant Stucki
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone Number — +1 720-775-5843
If you have a medical practice for more than a week, you will undoubtedly receive some bad patient reviews. This is a part of life as a health professional, but that doesn't mean that there are not ways to minimize the number of these or deal with them in a more suitable way. Today, we host a discussion between Dr. Stucki, Dr. Hull, and Dr. Salomon on this exact topic, looking at patient experiences, expectations, disagreements, and more! Some of the main takeaways include a proactive approach to communicating with a disgruntled patient, the importance of staff education and training, useful reward systems, and the power of empathy for a patient's difficulties. Though these situations may not always be within our control as oral surgeons, we always have control over our own responses, so finding the best ways for you, your staff, and your patients, will serve everyone's interests in the long run. We spend some time contemplating online reviews and the bias towards negative reviews that seems part of the natural human psyche. The conversation also covers the tools that can be utilized for the review process and setting these up in the most effective way. So for all that from our panel of experts, be sure to listen in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The frequency of issues related to staff and elements of the patient experience.
- Groundwork for patient expectations around payment and waiting times.
- Dealing with problems arising from other practitioners and disagreements about treatment.
- The importance of great communication in trying to find resolutions to issues.
- Questions about refunding and making up for different types of bad experiences.
- Handling these tough discussions and when to admit a fault or not.
- Why the extra effort usually pays off; with good reviews from patients.
- Demonstrating care to patients explicitly; diffusing situations and easing tension.
- How to deal with bad reviews; prevention and helpful tools and technologies.
- Motivating staff through rewards for good reviews!
- Evaluating the different review platforms and picking the ones to utilize internally.
- The relationship between in-person follow-ups and reviews.
- Creating a great customer experience through a united approach from the whole practice.
- Positive reinforcement and bonuses for staff members as a means to boost employee morale.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. William Hull
Dr. David Salomon
Swell
Social Review Wizard
Dr. Grant Stucki
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone Number — +1 720-775-5843
As medical professionals, our focus is most often on the health of others, but this does not mean that we should neglect ourselves and forget about the risks that come with being an oral surgeon. Today Dr. Stucki and Dr. Weiskopf sit down to talk about some of the important factors in staying healthy while working, looking at both physical and mental wellbeing. We first cover the array of risks that are associated with the profession and some simple strategies for dealing with things like backache and muscle issues, before moving onto the topics of diet, rest, and meditation. No matter how busy you are it is vital that you set aside at least a small portion of time each day to unwind and refresh your body and mind, and what this can be is completely up to you. It is no secret that diet plays a huge role in health, and we discuss easy ways to eat for a better life! From there, the discussion turns to protective gear, COVID protocols, and how to make repetitive days interesting and engaging. This is such an important conversation for all professionals, as starting with one's own health is a great way to approach helping others!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The common and obvious health risks that face oral surgeons.
- Scott's approach to safeguarding against joint and back problems; exercise, stretching, and diet.
- Injuries and hazards outside of the office and thoughts on how to reduce these.
- Healthier foods and better decisions about what you put in your body.
- Combatting mental stress through periods of relaxation, decompression, and meditation.
- Stress from staff members; better communication, feedback, and improving on problems.
- Dealing with difficult customers and weathering the storm of uncomfortable situations.
- Scott's experience of having to dismiss a patient from the practice!
- The importance of trust and transparency between doctor and patient.
- Protective gear and making sure all the precautions are in place, especially in the time of COVID-19.
- Scott's particular PPE setup: shield, goggles, gown.
- Mental health at the office and finding new ways to enjoy work and stay engaged.
- Some great advice for clinicians from Atul Gawande!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Scott Weiskopf
Dr. Grant Stucki
PubMed
Blinkist
Kelly Clarkson
Atul Gawande
Dr. Grant Stucki Email
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone Number — 720-775-5843
Some of us may have the sense that our accounts are secure but the truth is that criminals can do some serious damage if they find a way in. Today on the show Dr. Stucki sits down with Dr. Weiskopf to tell a story about a recent experience he had where he fell victim to a drastic case of identity theft. Dr. Stucki’s nightmare incident began with him getting his unattended bag stolen out of the parking lot of his practice, and the next thing he knew he was having huge sums of money stolen from him left, right, and center. He describes a series of incredibly frustrating experiences with cops and banks during incidents where the criminal could have been caught but got away. The story highlights the way the law system in his state makes it difficult to take action on guilty parties, the way COVID is affecting crime, and of course, the necessity of taking every measure we can to protect ourselves from this kind of experience. After hearing Dr. Stucki’s story, we explore some of the actions that can be taken to ramp up our personal security — ways to be more careful with passwords, monitor our credit accounts, and more. Toward the end of the show Drs. Stucki and Weiskopf share a few more stories about theft — of money via different scam types and even drugs out of doctors' rooms! Tune in to hear about some very real threats and how to reduce your chances of falling prey to them.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A crazy story where Dr. Stucki fell victim to an identity theft crime.
- Enormous amounts of money withdrawn by the thief from Dr. Stucki’s account.
- An incident where Dr. Stucki almost caught the criminal himself at the bank.
- A car chase incident where Dr. Stucki’s friend followed the thief.
- Multiple cars the thief bought on Dr. Stucki’s card.
- A series of frustrating incidents where the criminal was almost caught but got away.
- How the thief was finally caught on charges unrelated to Dr. Stucki’s case.
- A recommendation for listeners to have a credit monitoring membership.
- How to freeze your credit and use apps that protect your privacy in different ways.
- Limiting the number of valuable items you store in one place.
- What ended up happening to Dr. Stucki’s money that was stolen.
- All the admin tasks Dr. Stucki has had to do to recover from this incident.
- How easy it is to commit crimes of this sort due to COVID in democratic states.
- A story from Dr. Weiskopf in which his wife was a victim of identity theft.
- Another story about wire fraud and the prevalence of this type of crime.
- The theft of drugs out of the cars of surgeons and how to avoid this.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Scott Weiskopf
Dr. Grant Stucki
LifeLock
LastPass
Duo
Google Authenticator
Complete ID
TransUnion
Equifax
As we are recommended by general dentists, endodontists, periodontists, and orthodontists, getting referrals is a key part of our job as maxillofacial surgeons. Today we talk about different kinds of referrals, how to approach them, and why they’re so important. We open the show by hearing from our co-host, Dr. David Salomon, about his thoughts on various types of referrals, as he explains the difference between top, middle, and lower-end referrals. He touches on the relationship you have with each and why building rapport is a good step in maintaining these relationships. As our conversation develops, listeners will also hear about some of the challenges associated with patients that you gain from problematic referrals. David mentions some of the most common problems, like misinformation, vague information, or simply no information at all. To antidote this, David shares information on how doctors can write up better referrals. We look at aspects like clarity, identifying true emergency scenarios, and why you shouldn’t go through with a surgery that has been requested but might not be necessary. Throughout our conversation, David shares valuable anecdotes from his personal experience, peppering in some banter along the way. To find out what the bottom line is on proper referrals and much, much more, be sure to join us today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Today we discuss referrals with co-host Dr. David Solomon.
- What David’s initial thoughts are on referrals and what to look out for.
- How to approach referrals and what the referred patient tells you.
- When referral notes don’t accurately describe the problem or its extent.
- David shares anecdotes about misinformation in referral notes.
- Why you shouldn’t give in to time pressure if referrals aren’t clear.
- How David approaches referrals from orthodontists.
- When you don’t need a referral to make a decision.
- Hear about GP referrals and their common characteristics.
- We discuss medical plans and what happens when you aren’t fully covered.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Salomon on LinkedIn
Today we sit with repeat guest and old friend, Dr. William Hull. A maxillofacial surgeon based in Indiana, William has many years’ worth of treatment experience to his name. In this episode, we talk about several of these treatments and pay special attention to expose and bond techniques, along with several other ortho treatments. First, we gather William’s thoughts on bite blocks versus molts. William goes on to explain the benefits of molts and tells us why bite blocks aren’t necessarily obsolete. Before going into E and B techniques, William then tells us about the “sweetheart” device and why it can threaten the integrity of the patient’s lingual bone. As our conversation develops, William then gives us his take on orthodontist referrals and what he looks for in a good referral. Toward the end of the show, we take time to consider various E and B techniques and make reference to other treatments like wisdom teeth, third molar removal, premolar removal, primary teeth removal, uprighting, and removal of horizontal canine. To get your fill on these treatments, be sure to join us today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. William Hull.
- William tells us about bite blocks and why he now prefers molts.
- Hear what makes molts so versatile.
- Issues with cranking molts and how they can harm your patient.
- How William works his molts with his assistants.
- Why William’s thoughts on the “sweetheart” tool have changed.
- We talk about the orthodontist referral process.
- William shares one of his orthodontist’s referrals.
- Hear about various treatments orthodontists request.
- Hear about the intricacies behind E and Bs.
- Some of the challenges and benefits of taking out second molars.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. William Hull on LinkedIn
The best way to cut your teeth in oral surgery is through residency, but just getting there can be a massive challenge for young students. Today we speak with my kid brother Dr. Jacob Stucki about his path to residency and the means he used to get there. We open the show by exploring Jakes’s history in medical school and how he went about choosing a residency and ultimately being accepted for it. After hearing about his academic journey with UCLA and his residency at Case Western Reserve University, Jake shares his most valuable tips, starting at a grassroots level. To get into oral surgery, young surgeons need to successfully complete the CBSC test — an examination based on the MBME. Jake provides context for the test, telling us how it prepares students for their oral surgery residency. Looking back at his own experiences, Jake tells us about what it took to pass this rigorous test. Following Jake’s best study tips, he goes on to share details about the test itself, explaining its characteristics and how it is a balance of rote learning and cognition. Later on in the show, Jake talks to us about some of the other ways you can ensure you get into your residency of choice, like extracurriculars outside of medicine, as well as externships. We then dive into residency interviews, the types of questions asked, and how you ought to approach them. To finish off the episode, Jake tells us about his experiences in residency, the lessons he discovered, and why they’re ideal spaces for learning. Be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, my younger brother, Dr. Jacob Stucki.
- Jake shares a synopsis of his experience in academia and as a resident surgeon.
- Hear about the tips that’ll help aspiring doctors to get into oral surgery.
- Why the CBSE test has become so important.
- Jake tells us more about the CBSE test and its origins.
- Find out how Jake studied for the CBSE test.
- Other ways you can ensure you get into the residency of your choice.
- Why it’s important to get involved in your community.
- The role of externships for oral surgery students.
- Some of the most common questions asked in interviews.
- Learn about externship etiquette.
- Jakes shares tips for exit interviews after externships.
- When you need to ask for help and when you should back yourself as an oral surgeon.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jake Stucki on LinkedIn
CBSE
USMLE
NYU
IRONMAN
Ultraman
Today we are joined by Dr. Dustin Haupt from Arvada, Colorado to talk about the practice that he recently set up from scratch! We talk about this challenging process, Dr. Haupt's motivation behind the decision, and the hiccups and stresses that he and his team encountered along the way. Our guest takes us through the period after he left the Navy, and started from square one with construction and contractors, underlining the value of hiring a construction manager to see the project through. We talk about how duties at the practice are divided at the moment and Dustin also comments on what it is like to run a practice with his wife. We get into how to manage this personal and professional relationship, with our guest expressing his gratitude for their personality types and his wife's strengths! The conversation also covers marketing and networking and the ways in which you can work yourself into the referral book of other locals. Dr. Haupt was initially unaware of the time it would take for others to begin making referrals to him, but has quickly learned that it takes a bit more than just a single meeting and introduction. He explains how repeated visits and generosity can help to build familiarity and trust at other practices, something that is vital when building a client base. For all this and more, join us for this great chat!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Haupt's education, training, and current practice.
- The experience of starting a practice from scratch and the period after Dr. Haupt left the navy.
- Purchasing land, construction, and the hurdles in this process.
- Ownership of the practice; how things are set up currently between Dr. Haupt, his wife, and an associate.
- Advice for those considering a similar project — doing your research and making good hires.
- The challenges of working with contractors and dealing with extended schedules.
- Necessary research about an area before opening a practice.
- The schedule at the practice currently and how Dr. Haupt utilizes his time.
- Marketing and stimulating referrals; the several touchpoints that it takes to build relationships.
- Dr. Haupt's professional partnership with his wife and making the different parts of this work.
- Extra tips and reflections for new practices from Dr. Haupt.
- New equipment and software in the office — set up and pricing.
- Thoughts on ketamine usage and the pros and cons for different patients.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki
Dr. Grant Stucki on LinkedIn
Dr. Dustin Haupt on LinkedIn
Creighton University School of Dentistry
UIC
AMOS
ClearChoice
OMS-Exec
San Francisco is a densely populated area, thus a highly competitive market, but there are still ways to establish yourself as an oral surgeon if you decide to set up shop there. Today we talk to Dr. Aldrich Sy, a past classmate of Dr. Stucki’s, about his experiences practicing in the San Francisco area and how he has managed to get his name out there and succeed in this tough landscape. For Dr. Sy, San Francisco is a great place to live, and he was prepared to do whatever it took to make headway in the first few years after graduating from residency. After chatting a bit about Dr. Sy’s education and reminiscing about college, we jump right in and hear about the steps he took to start practicing professionally. He talks about receiving an offer from an assistant professor from UCSF to come and join him at his existing practice. We speak about how well this relationship has been going and the importance of trust in maintaining it. From there, Dr. Sy describes all the things he did to start receiving his first few patients, from literally knocking on the doors of other dentists in the area, to giving lectures at medical and dental schools and more – anything to get a foot in the door. The main message we get from Dr. Sy is that as a young oral surgeon hoping to make it in the Bay Area, you need to be willing to leave your ego at the door, be a good person, and give freely of yourself without expecting anything in return. As we discuss today, oral surgeons depend on general dentists for referrals even though they are more qualified, so the better your reputation in these circles, the more you’ll thrive. For some great insights from Dr. Sy about the value of doing good for others when trying to make it in a competitive landscape, tune in today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to Dr. Sy: His career ambitions, education, and current practice.
- How Dr. Sy’s current practice partnership is going and the place of trust in this relationship.
- What Dr. Sy does in such a densely populated area to keep his practice thriving.
- Finding a niche, building relationships, giving lectures: How Dr. Sy got his name out there.
- Oral surgeons depend on general dentists for referrals even though they are more qualified.
- The need for oral surgeons to swallow their pride while building their early careers.
- Being a good person and a go-giver to survive in competitive San Francisco.
- Remembering that you can’t please everybody and not feeling bad for saying no to some referrals.
- Trying not to squeeze money out of patients and only doing what is necessary to help them.
- Being generous with one’s phone number and communicating frequently with patients and dentists.
- How to handle big quantities of follow-ups with patients after surgeries.
- Being flexible with your plan for how to make it as an oral surgeon.
- The idea that many surgeons don’t end up having the right personality for San Francisco.
- Tradeoffs about living in San Francisco: Expenses, lifestyle, tax, and more.
- Qualified oral surgeons are adaptable due to many being weeded out during residency.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Aldrich Sy
UCLA
UCSF
AAOMS
The Go-Giver
The time maxillofacial and oral surgeons spend in residency is invaluable, but sometimes what you learn in practice can be just as beneficial. This sentiment is echoed by Dr. Ryan Sheppard, today’s guest, who is on the show to talk about platelet therapy and internal sinus lifting techniques. We open the episode by taking a look at Ryan’s history in surgery, the influences of having a surgeon for a father, as well as how being trained in Texas and Chicago gave Ryan unique perspectives on surgery. Turning toward the present day, Ryan tells us about the changes he’s made to his surgery, touching on the use of ketamine during procedures and why he prefers his patients to be light on drugs rather than being on a heavy dose. On the topic of dosage, Ryan shares how a patient’s own drug habits can affect how he approaches their anesthesia. As our conversation progresses, we cover the highlight of the show as Ryan dives into his PRF technique, how it aids healing, and why dry sockets are less likely to occur from his method. He goes on to explain other techniques, including his Sticky Bone technique, which uses platelets and bone grafting. After hearing why Sticky Bone keeps the bone as a unit and why it’s easier to pack, we delight in some humor and hear a couple of Ryan’s Texas-isms. To find out what socks on a hen feel like, and a whole lot more, be sure to join us today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Ryan Sheppard.
- Ryan shares a brief history of his professional life.
- Contrasting the training that Ryan received in Texas versus Chicago.
- Why Ryan enjoys working in a four-man team.
- How Ryan’s life drastically changed when a hurricane hit the city he was living in.
- How Ryan has adapted his training into a per-scenario style of surgery.
- Changes Ryan has made to evolve his practice.
- Hear how Ryan’s implant techniques have improved over the years.
- How Ryan uses something called the “PRF clot”.
- Ryan tells us in detail how he performs the PRF technique.
- The patient benefits from using PRF.
- Ryan explains the Sticky Bone technique.
- The most important aspects of Ryan’s practice outside the realm of surgery.
- How you can learn from yourself, and perfecting your own techniques.
- The peculiar southern phrases Ryan says to his patients.
- How people who are regular users of marijuana need higher doses of ketamine.
- Ryan discusses various drilling techniques.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
School of Dentistry UAB
University of Texas
Astra Tech
Nobel Biocare
Blue Sky Bio
Dr. Joe Funderburk
Building a practice is not something that’s taught in dentistry school. Instead, you need to dramatically expand your business skills to make a success of your new practice. Today we speak with Dr. Curt Hayes about how he built his practice from scratch and why he removed narcotics from his pain management strategy. We open our conversation by exploring Curt’s training and career, which includes caring for troops who were injured in Afghanistan. We then dive into what he did to build his practice, the challenges he needed to overcome, and his top learnings from opening a business. We then focus on what Curt did to grow his practice. He shares the value that business books have brought him and the importance of hiring the right people for the right jobs. We touch on how you can get referrals from engaging with your dentists in your area and how speaking with other carers can help you with your cases. A key theme in this episode, Curt highlights how uses alternative pain-relieving strategies while avoiding narcotics. After talking about the link between oral surgeries and opioid exposure, Curt gives listeners specifics about how he uses EXPAREL in his procedures. Near the end of the episode, we discuss how his approach to narcotics has impacted his sedation techniques and why you should separate yourself from your patient’s issues. Tune in for more insights into building a practice, the benefits of using EXPAREL, and removing narcotics from your procedures.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Curt Hayes.
- Exploring Curt’s training and many career highlights.
- Hear what Curt learned from treating injured soldiers coming out of Afghanistan.
- Details about Curt’s practice and what he spends the bulk of his time on.
- Overcoming the challenges of opening a private practice.
- The prairie dog problem; dealing with unexpected costs.
- Curts talks about how long it took to develop a steady stream of clients.
- How business books have helped guide Curt’s practice.
- Insights into how Curt built his customer base.
- The value of engaging with your local dentistry community.
- How Curt’s has changed his practice by using alternative pain management strategies.
- Why limiting your patient’s exposure to opioids is better for your community.
- Specifics on how Curtiuses EXPAREL.
- What led to Curt’s passion again using opioids in his practice.
- How Curt’s anti-narcotics approach has impacted his sedation techniques.
- What you feel matters: creating a practice that you’re proud of.
- Curt shares some final advice on continual learning and not being affected by your patient’s problems.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Curt Hayes
Coal Creek Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Simon Sinek
What’s Your Why? On Amazon
EXPAREL
NPR
Colorado-CURE
Pacira
Today’s guest is Dr. Joseph Funderburk, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist at Grand Junction Oral Surgery, Colorado. He joins us on the show to talk about running a practice and share some of his techniques for surgery procedures too. Dr. Funderburk received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (UCHSC) in Denver, and he kicks the show off talking about his education and plans to set up a practice in his hometown thereafter. Grand Junction is a small town and Dr. Funderburk talks about the challenges of inserting himself into the small community of oral surgeons there. He shares the story of how he eventually struck a deal with an older surgeon to buy his practice, thereafter partnering with him for many years, and why he is having to take on a new associate now. We speak to Dr. Funderburk about the challenges of running a practice, hearing him weigh in on some of the techniques he is using to market his business. From there, we take a deep dive with Dr. Funderburk into the world of instruments, anesthesia, and techniques around implants and bone grafting. Dr. Funderburk talks about his use of a precordial stethoscope, nasal hood, Versah drills for implant placement, and his protocol around drug administration for putting his patients to sleep. For all this and more, be sure to tune in today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An overview of Dr. Funderburk’s education and experiences joining a practice after.
- The story of how Dr. Funderburk bought a practice from an older surgeon in Grand Junction.
- Reasons why typical partnerships don’t work and how Dr. Funderburk navigated this.
- How the first phases of the partnership worked out regarding logistics and staff.
- Why Dr. Funderburk ended up taking on a new associate who will become a partner at his practice.
- Some of the biggest challenges Dr. Funderburk faces as a practice owner.
- Systems Dr. Funderburk has put in place to market his practice; integrating his staff with that of other practices.
- The mission statement at Dr. Funderburk’s practice; ways his services go beyond what is required.
- Recent changes to Dr. Funderburk’s techniques and the benefits of these shifts.
- The protocol at Dr. Funderburk’s practice regarding administration of anesthesia drugs.
- Devices and setups Dr. Funderburk uses to administer anesthesia drugs.
- Why Dr. Funderburk had to work harder recently; how things are going with his new associate.
- Dr. Funderburk’s techniques for taking out upper maxilla molars; why he doesn’t use forceps.
- Approaches to grafting and implants at Dr. Funderburk’s practice.
- Techniques for implant placement in the posterior maxilla using Versah drills.
- Advice from Dr. Funderburk for future guests on this podcast.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Joseph Funderburk
Colorado State University
Versah
Grand Junction Oral Surgery
Dr. Grant Stucki Contact — 720-775-5843
Many complications can arise during anesthetization due to factors like patient history. Surgeons need to proceed with caution during this process, taking extra care to learn about a patient’s context, even if it is not solely their responsibility to gather this information. Today’s guest is Dr. Louis Halkias, here to talk about how he takes extra care with anesthetization, as well as weigh in on new technologies that are changing the practice of oral surgery, his method of training assistants and residents, and more. Dr. Halkias is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and he has also been practicing privately at Oral Surgery Associates since 1998. We begin our conversation by hearing about Dr. Halkias’s education and career and then move on to talk about some of the changes he has seen from a technical and insurance perspective in recent years. We then discuss some of the procedures Dr. Halkias performs most frequently and he shares about what a game-changing technology Versah Densah Burs have been for him. We get into his approach to grafting and implants and he touches on some of his favorite brands and the need to use the same ones frequently. On the topic of anesthetization, Dr. Halkias takes a deep dive into his process, and we have a productive exchange about dosage, complications, patient history, and new technologies. We also have a great chat about working with assistants, zooming in on how Dr. Stucki and Dr. Halkias like to train theirs to work with instruments and stay focused during surgery. For all this and other points about running a shared practice, handling referrals, and good communication, tune in today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief overview of Dr. Halkias’s education and career, and his role at UIC.
- The biggest changes Dr. Halkias has seen in the specialty, and what procedures he does most.
- How much the Versah Densah Burs have changed Dr. Halkias’s practice, and how to use them.
- What Dr. Halkias’ grafting techniques look like these days and what materials he is using.
- Whether Dr. Halkias ever sees an inflammatory response to grafting materials.
- How high resident debt is these days and Dr. Halkias’s approach to training students.
- The approach of working in a group practice and splitting profits at Dr. Halkias’ practice.
- Advice from Dr. Halkias for oral surgeons who experience back pain.
- The benefits of giving back and Dr. Halkias’ advice for surgeons who want to do so.
- Tips from Dr. Halkias for surgeons who want to communicate better with patients.
- Dr. Halkias’s approach to training his assistants and the values he instills in them.
- Approaches to assistants handling instruments between Dr. Stucki and Dr. Halkias.
- Complexities around anesthetization: Tools, patients on medication, referrals, etc.
- How the practice of implants is changing thanks to guides and scanners.
- What brands Dr. Halkias is comfortable using and why he is reluctant to change brands.
- Dealing with abutments and implants that have been fitted incorrectly.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Louis Halkias
Ohio State University
Northwestern Dental School
University of Illinois
Oral Surgery Associates
Versah
Dr. Grant Stucki Contact — 720-775-5843
Today’s guest is Dr. Alan Felsenfeld, here to talk about how he has found meaning in his dynamic career through mentorship, community work, best practices, and building good relationships with patients and fellow residents. Dr. Felsenfeld is currently retired but still very active in the community, and he is still affiliated with the UCLA Medical Center where he was a full-time faculty member since 1995. Prior to that, he was in hospital administration, after which he trained to be an oral surgeon at County Hospital in Chicago and then went into private practice in the East San Gabriel Valley. Dr. Felsenfeld has made many pivots in his career and we talk about the motivating forces behind these changes, hearing him weigh in on the value of staying fulfilled. For him, teaching, leadership, and giving back to the profession were major driving forces, and he talks about how his choices lead him closer to these activities, thereby keeping him motivated and inspired. We also get into some of the technical sides of surgery, talking about the correct use of instruments and some of the difficult cases Dr. Felsenfeld undertakes in his capacity as an affiliate at a university medical center. We also have a great discussion about Dr. Felsenfeld’s abilities to communicate so well, and he speaks about how far humor, jargon avoidance, and not taking himself too seriously can go in daily relations. Tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief history of Dr. Felsenfeld’s training and current affiliation with UCLA.
- Advice for young surgeons who want to give back despite post-medical school debt.
- Dr. Felsenfeld’s path into academia and how he stays motivated on a daily basis.
- How Dr. Felsenfeld bypasses the political aspects of working in academia.
- Having several career pivots and why Dr. Felsenfeld gave a lecture on reinventing yourself.
- A closer look at why and how Dr. Felsenfeld transitioned from hospital administration into oral surgery.
- Dr. Felsenfeld’s memories of training in Chicago, his co-residents, and the fun times they had.
- Mandibular tori, implants, extractions: Surgeries Dr. Felsenfeld performed recently.
- Common mistakes Dr. Felsenfeld sees younger surgeons make; correct tool usage.
- Difficult cases Dr. Felsenfeld deals with and how these cases are often referred to universities.
- Communication tips: Having good humor, avoiding jargon, not taking yourself too seriously.
- Things Dr. Felsenfeld does to take his mind off his job; why he loves flying small planes.
- How difficult but important it is to stop performing surgeries once you get too old.
- Dr. Felsenfeld’s experiences with his grandkids and what they are interested in.
- Final words from Dr. Felsenfeld about how to find meaning in an oral surgery career.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Alan Felsenfeld
UCLA
County Hospital Chicago
The Dental Board of California
AAOMS
Dr. William Flick
Dr. Charles Bertolami
Dr. Grant Stucki Contact — 720-775-5843
The career of an oral surgeon is intimately linked to the responsibilities of their assistants, but the topic of how to train assistants is not frequently spoken about. Today on the show Dr. Stucki sits down with his co-host Dr. David Salomon and they have a productive discussion about approaches to training assistants, as well as bite block usage and patient positioning during surgery. The show begins on the topic of assistant training, and we hear about the different ways our hosts have tackled this important side of the practice. Dr. Stucki likes to give his assistants as much responsibility as possible, while Dr. Salomon is more hands-on in his own capacity, and listeners get to hear about the pros and cons of each approach as well as some contextual factors that have influenced these differences. From there, our hosts tackle the issue of bite block usage, highlighting the value of moving the block during surgery for better access, as well as the fear-inducing idea of removing it completely and the possibilities this technique offers. This leads to a discussion on how to use other tools like sweethearts and electric drills to free up the hands of assistants where possible. Toward the end of the show, Dr. Stucki and Dr. Salomon exchange their thoughts on patient positioning, weighing in on how it affects the surgeon’s posture, the role of assistants, the process of surgery, and more. Be sure to catch today’s episode.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Differences in approach to delegating to assistants between Dr. Stucki and Dr. Salomon.
- Tradeoffs between how much work it is to train an assistant and the extra work the surgeon does otherwise.
- The plus side of having assistants who have extra responsibility for keeping them engaged.
- Routines and approaches our hosts use to train their assistants.
- How Dr. Stucki and Dr. Salomon’s contexts influence their approaches to training assistants.
- Complexities around assistants making mistakes; common mistakes that bother our hosts.
- How Dr. Stucki trains his assistants to do IV sedation and Dr. Salomon’s views on this.
- Nuances of bite block usage: Benefits, context-specific requirements, and more.
- How Dr. Stucki and Dr. Salomon use sweetheart retractors and guide their assistants to do so.
- The goal of saving assistants’ hands by using sweethearts, electric drills, and more.
- Dr. Stucki’s usage of the bite block for maxillary impacted third molar cases.
- Fear around taking bite blocks out during surgery but how much is possible if done correctly.
- A discussion of the topic of patient positioning and how it relates to assistant use and surgery.
- Preferences around having a chinner assistant who can get in the way of the surgeon.
- The value of putting patients in a sniffing position for keeping the airways open.
- Dental chairs versus surgery chairs: Which work better for oral surgery and patient positioning.
- Getting patients in the right position before sedation to save yourself the strain.
- Final thoughts on the value of training assistants well and topics for future shows.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Salomon
Dr. Grant Stucki Contact — 720-775-5843
In the discipline of oral surgery, cases can get complicated for highly technical reasons, but perhaps it is the emotionally complex cases that present the biggest challenges. Today, we speak to Dr. Ole Jensen about his experiences with challenging cases, also diving into the contributions he has made to the field of implants. Dr. Jensen received his DDS degree from Northwestern University School of Dentistry, completed his Anesthesiology Residency at Northwestern University School of Medicine, and his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the University of Michigan. His research interests are bone grafting, dental implants, and distraction osteogenesis, and he has authored three textbooks on oral surgery as well as more than 25 articles. Dr. Jensen begins our conversation talking about his dynamic education, sharing how he got interested in anesthesiology, oral and maxillofacial cancer, tracheostomy, intubations, and how he trained in the Brånemark System after his studies at ‘the school of hard knocks’. We move onto the subject of implants, and Dr. Jenssen talks about the groundbreaking contributions he has helped make to shape new technologies that enhance antimicrobial action to prevent peri-implantitis in different ways. Toward the end of our conversation, we talk about why Dr. Jensen is familiar with difficult cases and the reason that some of the most challenging ones are due to emotional reasons. Wrapping up, Dr. Jensen shares some lines from the Rambam physician prayer for oral surgeons who hope to give back to the community in ways as significant as his. Tune in today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An overview of Dr. Jensen’s education and training in the Brånemark implant system after school.
- Dr. Jensen’s pursuit of anesthesiology and the medical and surgery side of dentistry at college.
- The experience in intubations and tracheostomies Dr. Jensen had in his training.
- A case where a patient expired during an anterior mandibular dental implant replacement.
- The story behind ClearChoice and the role Dr. Jensen played in steering the company.
- Nanotechnology by Nobio to enhance antimicrobial action on implants to prevent peri-implantitis.
- The dental implant company called Ditron Dr. Jenssen started and the precision implants they make.
- The tolerance of microns between machine parts Ditron Ltd. makes which is too small for bacteria.
- Some of the work Dr. Jensen is still doing; starting an oral and maxillofacial surgery training program in Salt Lake City.
- Zygomatic implants and other tough cases Dr. Jensen did daily and why.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Ole Jensen
ClearChoice
University of Michigan
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Northwestern University School of Dentistry
Brånemark System
Per-Ingvar Brånemark
Hadassah
Nobio
Ditron Dental
Ditron Ltd.
University of Utah
Dr. Grant Stucki Contact — 720-775-5843
If oral and maxillofacial surgeons can find the time to commit to their local hospitals and associations beyond their private practices, the integrity of the specialty will be more securely protected. This is a belief held by today’s guest, Dr. Alexis Olsson, and his career shows it. Dr. Olsson is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Chicago, Illinois. He is currently Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Anne and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, as well as Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He is also an active member in the oral and maxillofacial surgery community through his service to both AAOMS and well IAOMS. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Olsson about how he grew his practice to straddle the public and private spheres with such equal measure, while also hearing about as the techniques that have defined and are defining his practice today. We hear his thoughts on the current landscape of the oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty too, where he talks about the forces that are jeopardizing it, the need for new surgeons to take an active concern in its survival, and what is to be done in this regard. For a conversation rich in insights that span the technical and social sides of oral surgery, tune in today.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Alexis Olsson’s education and career in both private and academic settings.
- How Dr. Olsson was able to grow his career in the academic as well as private space.
- Staying afloat in competitive downtown Chicago by being dedicated to patient care.
- The recent value of virtual surgical planning and new technology for Dr. Olsson’s practice.
- Challenges in Dr. Olsson’s career; less personal relationships between patients and doctors.
- Advice from Dr. Olsson for new surgeons who have a desire to protect the profession.
- Rewarding parts of being a teacher and Dr. Olsson’s hopes for his students’ futures.
- ‘Taboo’ but effective techniques Dr. Olsson used early on and new tricks for optimizing surgery.
- How Dr. Olsson goes about doing implants generally – his case by case approach.
- When Dr. Olsson will do a flapless implant; biological characteristics of patients.
- Dr. Olsson’s philosophy of being conservative with soft tissue manipulation.
- The approach Dr. Olsson has to reconstructions and how things have become more aggressive.
- Dr. Olsson’s approach to doing molar immediate implants.
- What communication techniques and bedside manner should look like for surgeons.
- Final comments from Dr. Olsson about the need for oral and maxillofacial surgeons to protect their specialty and represent it well.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Alexis Olsson
Northwestern University
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Lurie Children’s Hospital
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern Dental Center
AAOMS
IAOMS
Dr. Mark C. Hutten
Dr. Grant Stucki Contact — 720-775-5843
Residency is the perfect learning environment for young maxillofacial surgeons, with valuable skills and know-how shared among professors and peers alike. Once qualified, the transition into private practice or starting a practice of your own can be quite daunting. Our guest today is an old-time friend and expert maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. William “Billy” Hull, who has plenty of guidance to share. To kick things off, we take a look at Billy’s academic and professional history. Having studied at The University Of Illinois At Chicago Medical Center, he has since moved into various private practice settings and is now a partner at his own practice. From picking the right partners to the best way you can build functional working relationships with them, Billy shares his biggest lessons with us. He then dives into seniority, hierarchy dynamics, and the best ways to manage compensation, before providing insight on why you should move into an established practice for your first gig. As our conversation continues, Billy talks about how he has evolved as a surgeon, telling us about his favorite tools and the reasons he uses them. Sprinkled throughout our conversation, Billy reminisces about his old days in residency, offering comical anecdotes and explaining why humor is an important part of his job. Remember to floss and be sure to tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, maxillofacial surgeon Dr. William “Billy” Hull.
- Billy shares details about his professional history.
- Hear about the lessons Billy has learned over the years.
- How hierarchy can influence the success of a practice.
- Exploring the pros and cons of having a good partner.
- Why the relationships you build during residency are so important.
- The art of drawing up a partnership contract that fairly distributes compensation.
- Knowing what healthy competition is between partners.
- Hear Billy’s humorous anecdotes about his residency.
- Billy tells us how he has evolved as a surgeon since leaving medical school.
- Why spreading your legs can be better than bending over while performing surgery.
- Billy touches on why he won’t use a hall drill.
- Hear about the 703 and its finesse as an oral surgery tool.
- Find out how Billy’s incision design has changed over the years.
- Why PRF is preferred over dry-socketing.
- Billy’s preference of BioHorizons over Straumann and Nobel Biocare.
- Hear about how Billy keeps a balance between humor and professionalism.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. William Hull on LinkedIn.
The University Of Illinois At Chicago Medical Center
BioHorizons
Nobel Biocare
Straumann
Succeeding as an oral surgeon is about far more than academic and clinical talent. It also requires you to be a leader and a salesperson. This is just one of the many great insights today’s guest, Dr. Thomas Schlieve, shares with us. With advanced fellowship training in oral, head and neck oncologic surgery, Thomas is the current Graduate Program Director at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. In this episode, we learn more about his pathology passion and how he has earned the nickname ‘The Dead Bone Doctor of Dallas’. Thomas walks us through some of the most common cases in his pathology-focused practice, along with his frustrations when trying to treat cancer. We hear about why he advocates for incisional biopsies, the importance of not waiting to intervene with head and neck cancers, and how having patients come in with biopsies eases his workload. The conversation then moves away from the surgical side of things, where we talk about growing as a leader to be a better surgeon. Here, Thomas shares what he has gained from How to Win Friends & Influence People and how he has applied this knowledge to improve his practice. As someone who works on the academic side of things, Thomas has a firsthand understanding of what it takes to be a great oral surgery resident, and we wrap the show up by hearing these top tips. For all this and more, be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Get to know Thomas, his training, and what he is currently doing.
- The pathology cases that Thomas spends most of his practice time on.
- Thomas’s patient-specific approach to treating osteonecrosis and the techniques he uses.
- Advice Thomas has for effectively handling osteonecrosis.
- Thomas’s frustration when something cancerous is removed and no legion is left to see.
- Why you should not wait for a head or neck cancer to grow before intervention.
- How patients coming in with biopsies helps Thomas chart an effective course of treatment.
- The way that different margins are marked by pathologists.
- Hear why Thomas believes you should declare an excisional biopsy.
- Success as a surgeon is about more than clinical talent; you have to be a good leader too.
- How Thomas changed his approach to referrals and leadership generally.
- Takeaways from How to Win Friends & Influence People that Thomas and Grant have used in practice.
- The importance of letting patients vent and giving them space to offload.
- Thomas’ approach to patient education and giving them information feel most comfortable.
- Asking open-ended questions and mirroring: How these techniques get patients to open up.
- Being caring as a leader and how this helps all aspects of your practice.
- Why Thomas has grown more cautious about implants since his residency.
- Thomas's approach to immediate implants and being clear on timelines with patients.
- Hear what Thomas looks for in potential residents.
- The impact that upbringing has on the grit that is required to become a surgeon.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Thomas Schlieve
Parkland Hospital
School of Dentistry Marquette University
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
How to Win Friends & Influence People
Dale Carnegie Training
Dr. Grant Stucki Contact — 720-775-5843
Talking less and listening more empowers your patients and helps you better serve their needs. This insight is provided by Dr. Justin Evanson of Pacific Dental Services. Today we speak to Justin about his work as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, what he’s done to overcome his challenges, and the ways that he’s improved his practice. We open our conversation by exploring his training and the procedures that he most commonly administers. He dives into what he has recently changed to make his daily routine better, including the new additions to his surgical kit. After talking about the benefits of a new suturing technique, we discuss why he prefers healing abutments to cover screws, and why Justin rarely conducts upper molar immediate implants. We ask Justin how he follows up with patients who have other dental providers, his answers highlighting the importance of communicating with both patients and their providers. We then touch on his approach to anesthesia which leads to Justin explaining how he quickly builds connections with his patients. Near the end of the episode, Justin reflects on his two most difficult cases and what he did to get through them. Tune in to hear more of Justin’s top tips on improving your oral surgery practice.
Key Points From This Episode:
- We introduce today’s guest, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Justin Evanson.
- Hear about Justin’s training at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas.
- Justin shares details about his current practice and the procedures he often performs.
- Top tips from Justin on how you can improve your surgery.
- Using the figure-eight suturing technique developed by Dr. Daniel Buser.
- Swapping out different sized healing abutments over time.
- Why Justin rarely does upper molar immediate implants.
- Follow-up and dealing with patients who have other dental providers.
- Justin’s philosophy on anesthesia and how he applies it with patients.
- Exploring the most challenging aspects of Justin’s daily routine.
- How you can develop a connection with patients that you only see once or twice.
- Why Justin doesn’t talk people into procedures that they have reservations about.
- Offering quality care to all of your patients — even if that means long appointments.
- Details on Justin’s two most difficult cases and how he got through it.
- Justin shares some final practical advice to help listeners in surgery.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Justin Evanson on LinkedIn
Pacific Dental Services
Columbia University
Parkland Hospital
UT Southwestern Medical Center
John Peter Smith Hospital
Bien Air
Versah
Dr. Daniel Buser
International Team for Implantology
Salvin Dental Specialists
Baxter
Digital Dental Solutions
Zack Reynolds
Nobel Biocare
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As a small community, oral and maxillofacial surgeons need to share what they have learned to ensure everyone's practice thrives. In today’s show, Dr. Raza Hussain gives us insights into the knowledge he has gained through both his academic and faculty surgery work. Raza practices in Chicago, where he is the Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center. We dive right in, discussing Raza’s approach to dealing with peri-implantitis, where he shares why he uses the controversial implantoplasty as a treatment and the importance of collaborating with the restorative doctor. We then hear about the most difficult cases Raza has encountered working at a VA hospital. From transmandibular implant removal to necrotizing fasciitis, Raza has handled incredibly unique cases that many oral and maxillofacial surgeons are unlikely to encounter over the course of their careers. The conversation then moves onto protecting oral and maxillofacial surgeons’ outpatient anesthesia rights and why the current campaign to remove these rights is unfounded. Raza acknowledges that support staff might not be well-trained, but he believes that it is the practicing surgeon's responsibility to get his team on the same page. He shares what those of us in private practice can do to ensure we will continue to be allowed to do jobs in a way that is best for our patients. To hear this and more, be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Get to know Raza, his professional experience, and what he’s up to now.
- The improvements that Raza has made with his implants over the last few years.
- What Raza does with implants that have two or three threads exposed on the buccal.
- Why Raza uses an implantoplasty to treat implants that have deteriorated.
- The level of bone loss or peri-implantitis which prompts Raza to intervene.
- The importance of having a good relationship with the restorative doctor when treating peri-implantitis.
- Patients are unlikely to change their habits, so surgeons should try new techniques.
- Hear why removing transmandibular implants is so difficult.
- Insights into the trickiest case Raza has had to treat that involved necrotizing fasciitis.
- Why Raza has not changed his third molar extraction technique much over the years.
- Coronectomy versus piezo: Which technique results in greater complication.
- Tried and trusted methods; why Raza sticks with a regular course of antibiotic treatment for third molar extractions.
- How Raza’s anesthetic technique has changed seeing as his wife is an anesthesiologist.
- Why trying to take oral surgeons’ right to outpatient anesthesia is misguided.
- Raza’s firm approach to putting patients to sleep and why he does not tolerate joking around at that time.
- The bad press that oral and maxillofacial surgeons get when anesthesia goes wrong.
- Negative outcomes of not allowing oral and maxillofacial surgeons to administer anesthesia.
- What oral maxillofacial surgeons in private practice can do to support the profession’s rights.
- The complications that Raza has seen with TMJ disorders and his preferred courses of treatment.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Raza Hussain
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
AAOMS
In this solo episode with your host Dr. Grant Stucki, listeners will hear all about avoiding the mistake of taking out the wrong tooth. While this is not a glamorous topic, it is still an important one since too many patients have left their dentist’s office with the wrong tooth missing. Very little is said and taught on this issue because it seems like such a simple thing to get right. In general surgery, doctors initial the area of the body that will be operated on to ensure that everyone is on the same page and the right part of the body is identified. Even so, there have been instances where a patient who needed a hip replacement left with a tendon repair they didn’t need, so removing the wrong tooth is not so far fetched. Just the idea of making this mistake puts some oral surgeons in a low-grade seizure state, especially if they’ve come close to this experience. Today Dr. Stucki shares examples of some of the cases where you might be more likely to make a mistake or be distracted and discusses some of his trusted procedures to ensure that he gets the right tooth every time.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Stucki shares his experience of taking out the wrong tooth during his residency training.
- How difficult it was for him to get over the mistake and how affected his confidence level.
- The identifiers he looks for on the referral notes to ensure that he works on the right tooth.
- Checking the financial agreement to see which procedures have been signed and paid for.
- The procedure he walks through with every patient to identify and verify the right tooth.
- What Dr. Stucki does right before he begins working on the tooth.
- The importance of the surgeon, patient, and assistant being on the same page.
- Awareness of scenarios and cases in which you are more likely to remove the wrong tooth.
- What plowing down cactuses in Tucson, Arizona, and today’s topic have in common.
- Examples of high-risk cases for taking out the wrong tooth, including two impacted molars.
- What you can do to ensure that you have identified the correct supernumerary tooth.
- How time constraints can contribute to you confusing patients and cases.
- Internal and external distractions that can give way to mistakes during surgery.
Today Dr. Stucki interviews Dr. Scott Weiskopf, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Tennessee in the Memphis area. Ever since he introduced a fully digital workflow and started printing his own surgical guides, his dental surgery practice has been transformed because it allows him to produce and place top-quality implants. In this conversation, Dr. Weiskopf shares how his appointments with patients who need implants typically proceed, when in the process the guides are made, and the handful of cases where placing the implant freehand is still better. Tuning in, listeners will get a sense of the cost implications of printing the guides yourself, how it benefits your patients and practice, and where you can purchase the cheapest – yet effective – 3D printing equipment. Our guest shares details on his grafting techniques and materials, how he approaches third molar extractions, and what he favors in terms of instruments. The two also discuss drugs and dosages and share a bit about their work philosophies.
Key Points From This Episode:
- What switching over to a fully digital workflow meant for his dental surgery practice.
- The benefits of having surgical guides when doing implants.
- Get a sense of how the appointments proceed for implant consultations and surgery.
- The cost implications of printing the guides yourself rather than having it printed by a big lab.
- Where you can purchase a 3D printer and why you don’t need a dental-specific one.
- Dr. Weiskopf talks about the handful of times he has had to adjust the guides.
- Learn why he works almost exclusively with the Straumann Dental Implant System.
- What his grafting technique looks like and why he switched to a different membrane.
- Dr. Weiskopf’s graft materials of choice, including allograft, xenograft, and DBM putty.
- How using the guides differs from placing the implants freehand and when the latter is more appropriate.
- The benefits of having patients see and ask about the latest in dental technology.
- How your software determines the ease with which multiple implants can be created.
- Learn what has changed in his third molar extraction technique since his residency.
- Dr. Weiskopf talks about his preferred tools and why he picks up the instruments himself.
- The value of having a second assistant and what his typical drugs and dosages involve.
- The idea that when you permit something, you are inadvertently promoting it.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Scott Weiskopf
Straumann Dental Implant System
Nobel Biocare
BioXclude
Oral surgical procedures are performed to treat impacted teeth, difficult tooth extractions, implants, dentures, or other dental prostheses, and each oral surgeon has their own techniques and preferences when it comes to equipment, anesthesia, and patient reports. Today’s guest is, Dr. Eric Blamires, DMD, a Dentistry Practitioner in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this episode, Eric shares with listeners the lessons and discoveries he has made during his career, including the importance of looking after his own health. He also explains how he relates with patients, how he performs a wisdom tooth extraction, and his views on sutures versus natural healing, as well as gaining insights from other technicians, screws versus tacks, why he uses ketamine, and how he deals with helicopter parents. Tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- What Eric discovered that change his everyday oral care experience – taking care of his health.
- As a dentist who stands or bends over most of the day, taking care of posture is important.
- Standing during surgery, reassuring and connecting with patients are part of Eric’s day-to-day.
- How Eric talks and relates to patients – making personal connections or jokes is valuable.
- Oral surgeons have a reputation for not being good communicators, because patients are under sedation and procedures are quick.
- How Eric has changed his surgical techniques or routines during a wisdom tooth extraction.
- Typically, Eric tries to make every procedure as minimal and conservative as possible.
- Eric explains the importance of having a good relationship with his dental assistants.
- Suturing incisions versus letting them heal and minimizing the risk of post-operative infection.
- Third molars and packing or gel foam – Eric says that he only does so if there is bleeding.
- Gaining insights from others helps Eric clean up his techniques, but he also works intuitively.
- With ongoing time and experience, Eric believes he only gets better at placing implants.
- Eric’s views on screws versus tacks, his preferred surgical equipment, and why he chooses metal.
- Eric uses the frog in a pot analogy to describe the need for new equipment when what he has been using is no longer working.
- How Eric handles being aggressively questioned on his technique, like his use of ketamine.
- Eric’s experience with helicopter parents, and how he deals with them and eases their stress.
- As a surgeon, Eric has to deal with the stress and anxiety of the procedures, and all he can do is do his absolute best.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Eric Blamires on LinkedIn
How to Win Friends and Influence People
KLS Martin
Salvin Dental Specialties
Although residency training can be comprehensive in many ways, it is vital to find what works for you as a surgeon once you are in practice. Today’s guest, Dr. David Salomon, has done just that, tweaking his anesthesia technique over time to administer it efficiently, in the least resource-heavy way possible. As a prestigious doctor working in Connecticut, David runs a successful private practice. In this episode, David talks about why he has mostly stopped using fentanyl and the results he has seen from making this change. While David has been open to changing his anesthesia technique, he also recognizes that it is not possible to have a one-size-fits-all plan for every patient. He talks about developing your intuition to understand what a patient needs. We also learn more about David’s grafting technique, some of the tweaks he is currently making, and the outcomes so far. We then turn our attention to the practice side of things, where David talks about some of the daily difficulties he faces, the role his assistants play and how he handles their training, and the importance of communicating and managing expectations. Not only is David an excellent surgeon technically, but the care and empathy he extends to his patients really sets him apart. To hear more from this inspiring doctor, be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Some of the small things David has changed in his practice that have had a big impact.
- David’s grafting technique and how it has evolved over time.
- Two things David has noticed about nylon sutures compared with chromic and vicryl sutures.
- The differences between mineralized and demineralized bone grafts.
- Techniques David is implementing from Bone Augmentation in Implant Dentistry.
- Why David does not do that many immediate implants.
- What David has seen with how some patients get inflamed after a bone graft.
- How David manages patients’ pain and how he guides them through it.
- David’s typical sedation protocol and his approach to optimizing the process.
- How David handles children and adults who are afraid of needles.
- The most challenging things that come up in David’s daily practice.
- Why David usually does not sedate children and what he does instead.
- David’s interest in music, the band he was in for years, and playing songs during surgery.
- How David has trained his assistants and his emphasis on self-sufficiency.
- Why David prefers to grab his own tools and do the sutures himself.
- Benefits of waiting until the end of a procedure to do the sutures.
- The role an office manager can play in managing assistants and dealing with issues.
- Keeping lines of communication open and how this counteracts drama with staff.
- The importance of being a good listener and making patients feel heard and understood.
- Communicating potential risks in a more human way and how David tackles this.
- How an empathetic approach can help with even the most difficult patient.
- The question David asks to break the ice when he meets clients for a consult.
- David's positive experience of residency and the feeling of camaraderie he misses.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. David Salomon
Bone Augmentation in Implant Dentistry
Pickles Pub
Dr. Grant Stucki
As surgeons, we must ensure the highest and best use of our time, and an important part of this is creating systems and delegating unnecessary duties. Joining us today to share his insights on this is Dr. Thomas Sarna, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and one of Grant’s mentors during residency. In this episode, Thomas walks us through some of his systems and the tasks he no longer does, including fielding calls, pre or post-op preparations and briefings, and calling around for referrals. Although creating structures and processes takes a lot of work and training on the frontend, once staff is up to par, surgeons have much more energy to do what they love, and ultimately create the most efficient practice possible. We also touch on communicating risks with clients and balancing being transparent with ensuring the patient remains comfortable and at ease. Thomas shares his approach and what he believes is the right amount to share. Along with this, we discuss the use of technology in Thomas’ practice and why he still prefers to take hand-written notes, how he handles communicating with difficult parents or patients, and the importance of knowing your staff’s strengths and weaknesses and drawing on them accordingly. It was a great conversation, and there is always so much to learn from one another's practices. To hear more, be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How creating systems to delegate duties has changed Thomas’ practice.
- The benefits of confirming patient appointments and improvement in efficiency.
- Why Thomas does not give his cell number to patients and leaves his assistants to field calls.
- Hear more about what Thomas’ schedule looks like and how COVID has affected it.
- The brief nature of Thomas’ consults and what he tells the patients.
- Walking patients through options if numbness is a concern when the root is in the same place as the nerve.
- Thomas’ approach to communicating risk with patients.
- Following the acute versus chronic rule when it comes to sinus perforation repair.
- Using the buccal fat pad method and training NTs how to do it.
- ‘Good’ patients versus ‘bad’ patients and how Thomas thinks about this.
- The story behind why Thomas calls his difficult procedures ‘The Grant Stucki Clinic.’
- Some of the best things Thomas learned in residency that he carried into practice.
- Knowing your staff’s strengths and weaknesses and placing them in the right position.
- Instances of difficult communication with parents and patients Thomas has had.
- Why Thomas prefers doing wisdom teeth over implants.
- The frustration that both Thomas and Grant feel at patients constantly being on their phones.
- The use of tech in Thomas’ practice, including a cloud-based EMR.
- Why Thomas still takes notes by hand which then gets digitized after.
- Hear why Thomas has sedated patients sitting up rather than lying down.
- Take your wisdom teeth out when you are a teenager!
- Communicating wisdom teeth removal post-op care instructions.
- Why not using antibiotics is ‘career suicide’ according to Thomas.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Thomas Sarna
Dr. Scott Weiskopf
Google Glass
How to Win Friends & Influence People
Think and Grow Rich
Dr. Grant Stucki
Have you ever been at a conference where you heard an intriguing technique or tip from a fellow oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dentist that you then implemented effectively in your practice? We know we have. Welcome to the Every Day Oral Surgery podcast, where we hope to share some techniques and personal experiences that could be beneficial to your surgical or dental practice. In this episode, host, Dr. Grant Stucki, introduces himself, where we learn more about his professional and personal life. He also shares the story of how a lower back injury from playing basketball in college plagued him for years after school and well into his practice. We hear how changing sides has helped alleviate his pain. While this may seem like a small tweak, it is not easy because not only will you be slowed down, but you will have to work on strengthening your weaker hand. Oral surgery and dentistry, in general, can be particularly hard on the lower back, so even if you are not in pain yet, it is well worth taking preventative measures to ensure you remain pain-free. We look forward to many more conversations, so be sure to tune in for the start of this exciting journey!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The goal of this podcast – To share practice techniques that can potentially help yours.
- A quote from Better, a great book about the meaning of being a surgeon.
- Get to know Grant, his education and training, and his full-on family life.
- Playing ‘morning ball’ while at UCLA and how Grant’s signature fadeaway led to an injury.
- The extent of Grant’s injury which he found out after a triathlon and treatments he followed.
- Some challenges that came with switching sides and how Grant strengthened his left hand.
- The benefits that Grant has seen from switching sides, including reduced back pain.
- Even if you do not struggle with back pain, take preventative measures before it happens.
- Why surgeons might be hesitant to switch sides.
- What studies have shown about dentists and lower back pain?
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki
Dr. Grant Stucki on LinkedIn
Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
Atul Gawande
UCLA School of Dentistry
University of Illinois at Chicago
Michael Jordan
Karl Malone
Hakeem Olajuwon
LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Dirk Nowitzki
Ironman Triathlon
PubMed
