Everyday Oral Surgery
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 and think about things. Sometimes small changes can make a big difference in your daily routine.
Episodes
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 pilla...
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 sym...
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 th...
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 t...
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 g...
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 d...
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 t...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 bre...
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 conditi...
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 dev...
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 ec...
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...
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 advocatin...
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 procedu...
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 max...
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 ...
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