Everyday Oral Surgery
Episodes
358 episodes
Remote Anchorage: Reasons to Consider Pterygoid, Transnasal, and Zygomatic Implants (with Dr. Alex Nguyen)
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,...
Perspectives: DSO Affiliations Explained: A Guide for Oral Surgeons Considering a Sale (with Brannon Moncrief)
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 ...
Mock Case Series: Dentoalveolar (with Dr. Andrew Jenzer and others)
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 rea...
Mandible Fractures, Diagnosis to Treatment (with Dr. Andrew Jenzer)
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, D...
Basics of Trauma: Secondary Survey and Fracture Repair Principles (with Dr. Andrew Jenzer)
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 funda...
What Is the Job of an Office Manager—Really? with Dr. Roger Levin
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 G...
Facelift Rejuvenation: Pearls on Diagnosis, Surgical Technique, and Postop Protocol (with Dr. Harkaran Rana)
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...
Reading the Socket: How Extraction Sites Teach Better Surgery
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 c...
No One Cares How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care: The Science of Empathy (with Dr. Rick Akin)
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 maxi...
Perspectives: Reasons to Not Sell Your Practice to a Private Equity Group(with Bob Spiel, MBA, and Nate Williams, CPA)
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 st...
Leveling Up: Implant CE for GPs and the Mindset of an Oral Surgeon (with Dr. Julia Jackson)
“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 ...
Precancerous Lesions: A Paradigm Shift in Monitoring and Management, with Paras Patel (Oral Pathologist)
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, ...
Management Series: The Effective Daily Business Meeting (Morning Huddle), with Dr. Roger Levin
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 ...
Flappy Flaps Are Crappy Flaps: Simple Tunneling Techniques for Grafting Atrophic Ridges (with Dr. Joshua Campbell)
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 ...
From Tension to Trust: The Science of Connection in Healthcare (with Dr. Richard Akin)
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...
Recruiting and Building an Awesome Team (with Dr. Roger Levin)
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 D...
From Indication to Execution: Zygomatic Implants with Dr. Waldemar Polido
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 sin...
From Office Manager to Chief Operating Officer: What the Job Description of Your Office Manager Should Be (with Dr. Roger Levin)
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 of...
Mastering Occlusion: A Guide for Oral Surgeons on Implant Crown Success (feat. Dr. Vic Martel)
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 perspe...
The Most Important Questions You Should Ask Before Selling Your Practice to a Private Equity Group (with Dr. TJ Collins and Daniel Hosler)
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 dis...
The Two Biggest Ways to Avoid a Malpractice Claim (with Dr. Vic Martel, Expert Witness)
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 epi...
Comprehensive Treatment Planning: How to Run a Ground Rounds Approach with your Referring Docs (with Dr. Vic Martel)
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 ou...
How Has Healthcare Education Changed Since COVID and What Tools Can Help Us Educate Each Other Now (with Dr. Tom Stone)
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 ...
Optimizing Patient Healing through Diet and Supplements (with Dr. Mina Fahmy)
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. Du...
Finding Joy in the Grind: Why Giving Matters More Than Getting
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 lesso...