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 thei…

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…

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 dis…

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…

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 per…

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 maxillof…

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 …

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 un…

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 M…

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 an…

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…

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 …

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 pe…

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 marketin…

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 abou…

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 c…

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 surger…

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 maxi…

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 …

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 medicin…

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…

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, t…

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 i…

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 h…

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…

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 …

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 s…

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 wor…

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 …

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. Davi…

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, …

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 is…

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 s…

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…

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 landsc…

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 …

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 wha…

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 b…

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 a…

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 hi…

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 Dalla…

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 m…

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 recon…

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 …

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)…

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 Sur…

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, th…

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 max…

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 (multi…

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 u…