Everyday Oral Surgery

Complex facial trauma can look overwhelming, but the best outcomes often begin with resisting the urge to do too much, too soon. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Drs. Andrew Jenzer and Damian Findlay for the final installment in the podcast’s trauma series, focusing on panfacial fractures and gunshot wounds. They break down how to approach these high-stakes c...

In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Dr. Roger Levin, CEO of Levin Group, for part two of their discussion on the role of the Implant Treatment Coordinator (ITC). Dr. Levin explains why the ITC should be viewed as a professionally trained position rather than a role simply added to an existing team member’s responsibilities. The conversation explores the core c...

A negative online review can damage trust in seconds, but a rushed response may expose a surgeon to even greater risk. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Dan Powell, managing partner at Minc Law and an attorney specializing in internet defamation and online reputation matters. In their conversation, Dan explains how to distinguish protected opinion from potenti...

Dental specialists often believe that extreme stress is just a part of the job, but what do you do when it goes too far and starts taking over your life? Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Stucki is joined by Dr. Joshua Austin to discuss how to recognize and manage burnout, depression, and anxiety as a surgeon. Tune in to hear about our guest’s career journey, what inspired his passion for talkin...

Exceptional oral surgery is about more than technical excellence; it is also about how patients feel throughout the experience. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Rick Akin to explore how the principles in the book Unreasonable Hospitality can reshape patient care. In their conversation, they reflect on leadership and culture, and the challenge of making c...

Orthognathic surgery can transform function, airway, and facial balance, but even experienced surgeons must be ready for the rare complication that can change a case. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Aaron Liddell, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Colorado Oral Surgery with extensive experience in high-volume orthognathic surgery, to discuss manageme...

Full-arch implant treatment can transform a patient’s life, but what happens when speed and convenience begin to outweigh long-term biology? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes general dentist and dental educator Dr. Vic Martel back to the podcast to discuss the growing use of All-on-X and FP3 restorations. Dr. Martel explains why aggressive bone reduction in younger patients deserves great...

Ketamine is one of the most versatile medications in oral and maxillofacial surgery, but its unique effects come with important considerations. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Drs. Grant and Jake Stucki continue their “Know Your Drugs” series with a practical look at ketamine, including its history, mechanism of action, indications, and dosing. They discuss its benefits as a dissociative...

Implants can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life, but how do we sell patients on an expensive, elective purchase? Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined once again by Dr. Roger Levin to start a new series on the Implant Treatment Coordinator (ITC). Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why implant cases cannot be presented in a passive way, why having a trained, sales-...

It’s one of the most familiar drugs in anesthesia, but propofol has a surprisingly unique story and an equally unique place in oral surgery. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Drs. Grant and Jake Stucki continue their “Know Your Drugs” series with a deep dive into propofol. They explore the history and discovery of this widely used medication, including how its unique formulation earned it...

Implants can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life, but how do we sell patients on an expensive, elective purchase? Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined once again by Dr. Roger Levin to start a new series on the Implant Treatment Coordinator (ITC). Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why implant cases cannot be presented in a passive way, why having a trained, sales-...

Midazolam is a familiar drug in anesthesia, but knowing when to use it — and when not to — requires more than understanding its sedative effects. In this installment of our series on anesthesia, Dr. Jake Stucki joins us to review Midazolam. Starting with what it is and how it works, we explore its onset, duration, and effects, how it is metabolized, and what it does and does not help with. We also...

Facial trauma presents unique challenges, requiring a thorough understanding of anatomy, careful surgical planning, and sound clinical judgment. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Dr. Andrew Jenzer and Dr. Rishad Shaikh to discuss the diagnosis and management of nasal, naso-orbito-ethmoid (NOE), and frontal sinus fractures. They begin by discussing the assessme...

In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki discusses something many oral and maxillofacial surgeons experience but rarely talk about: the emotional weight of caring for patients who are in pain, injured, or facing life-changing diagnoses. He explores how repeated exposure to trauma can lead to compassion fatigue, emotional detachment, and secondary traumatic stress, with effects that often extend beyond th...

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has become an increasingly popular tool in oral surgery, but what is the best way to incorporate it into your practice? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Anish Gupta back to the podcast to discuss how PRF can enhance procedures ranging from third molar extraction to ridge preservation, sinus lifts, and bone grafting. Rather tha...

What does it take to carve out a career that’s both technically demanding and personally fulfilling? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Dr. Jon Perenack to discuss the path that led him from oral and maxillofacial surgery training in Canada and Louisiana to building one of the country’s leading facial cosmetic surgery practices. Dr. Perenack talks about the m...

Dry mouth is more than an inconvenience. It can affect eating, speaking, sleeping, oral health, and overall quality of life, but identifying the cause isn't always straightforward. In this episode, Dr. Hayley Vatcher, an Oral Medicine Specialist, joins Dr. Grant Stucki to explain how oral surgeons can better recognize, diagnose, and manage salivary gland disorders. She clarifies the differenc...

During this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Dr. Anish Gupta, a private practitioner based in Michigan, to discuss the practical applications of AI in oral surgery. To start, they discuss how AI can support practitioners with medical compliance by streamlining the note-taking and documentation process. Next, they discuss the value of automation and how AI can support efficiency and time-savi...

The best surgical outcomes often come from seeing beyond a single specialty. In this episode, Dr. Derek Steinbacher joins Dr. Grant Stucki to share insights from a career that has spanned oral surgery, plastic surgery, craniofacial surgery, academic leadership at Yale, and private practice ownership. Dr. Steinbacher reflects on the transition from academia to private practice and explains what it...

Most practices focus on winning referrals, but very few think seriously about keeping them. That gap is where long-term growth is either built or lost. Joining us to explore this topic is Dr. Vic Martel, a General Dentist who has supported countless other Doctors to open and run their practices. Listen as we unpack the five pillars together and explore how you can eliminate the hurdles that someti...

How can dynamic navigation make implant placement faster, more accurate, and easier to integrate into a same-day workflow? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki and co-host Dr. Jake Stucki are joined by Dr. Dexter Mattox to discuss how Dr. Mattox uses the X-Guide implant system in his oral surgery practice. Dr. Mattox shares why he adopted X-Guide after opening his own pr...

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...

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 influenc...

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 deep...

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, wh...