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Go on, Git!: Finding Humor in the Daily Difficulties of Oral Surgery (by Dr. Grant Stucki)

March 24, 2025 • Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon • Episode 295

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