Everyday Oral Surgery

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 eff...

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...

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...

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 lik...

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 fo...

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 r...

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 “...

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 ho...

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 t...

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...

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 fu...

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 pressu...

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...

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 i...

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 spicule...

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 patie...

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...

“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 impo...

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 ‘precance...