Everyday Oral Surgery

Welcome back to another episode of Every Day Oral Surgery! Today we talk to Dr. Kathleen Schultz, a specialist in pediatric dental medicine and oromaxillofacial pathology at Northwell Health. We start the discussion with an overview of Kathleen’s training and how her current practice is set up, followed by the two types of cases that she most frequently sees. Tune in to find out why asking patient...

17 years ago, Dr. Andrew Abela and his wife joined forces to open an oral surgery practice in Winchester which has grown into an incredibly successful establishment. In today’s episode, Andrew shares what his journey of building and running this practice has looked like; from choosing an appropriate area, to creating a business proposal, applying for a loan, and the marketing strategies which have...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on mental health conditions worldwide and there’s been a noticeable elevation in patients’ levels of anxiety. As practitioners, it’s important to meet patients where they’re at and use all the tools you have at your disposal to make their experience as pleasant and stress-free as possible. This week on Everyday Oral Surgery we’re excited to welcome back...

Ameloblastomas are one of the most common benign tumors that Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons face. The technique used to treat them usually involves a continuity resection in the mandible or the maxilla where the nerve is taken out leaving the patient numb, followed by a reconstruction that requires harvesting autologous bone from the hip or fibula. This process usually has a significant rate of morbi...

Dr. Jacob Stucki is an oral maxillofacial surgeon in residency at the Case Western Cleveland Program and he joins us today to discuss his experience of navigating medical school. He talks us through his program and the benefits of a dual degree, as well as what he’s personally gained from his OMS residency thus far. We learn how different institutions structure their residencies and how Jake feels...

Today we're thrilled to sit down with a vastly experienced and widely respected leader in the field: Dr. Deepak Krishnan. He is the Chair and Division Director of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Cincinnati and the Chairman of their Cincinnati OMS Program (the oldest residency program in the country). In this episode, we do a deep dive into his role at the IAOMS and their innov...

People in the field of dentistry and oral surgery often have a very specific skillset, and trust the running of their practices and their financial management to office managers and other staff. The problem is that when you stop paying attention, you make it easy for people to steal from you. Today’s guest understands this all too well. Dr. Don Lewis was the victim of embezzlement when his office...

Osteoradionecrosis is a condition in the field of oral surgery that seems to be shrouded in fear and confusion. To help us gain clarity on this subject, today we are joined by Dr. Thomas Schlieve to discuss this problem, as well as how to prevent and treat it when it occurs in the jaw. Dr. Schlieve is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Dallas and currently the Director of the Parkla...

Although different countries use different medical terms and numbering systems, a broken jaw is still a broken jaw, a point made by today’s guest, South African dentist Dr. Kavir Rajkumar. We start the episode with how Kavir ended up working in a state hospital in one of the coastal provinces, and the type of cases he works on. To understand the wide range of trauma cases Kavir sees, he gives us a...

Board exams can feel like the end of the world, with examiners hoping that you fail and questions designed to trip you up! This is not the reality, and today we talk to Drs. Aaron Figueroa, Rishad Shaikh, and Joe Ivory about how to manage the fear of board exams so that you can put your best foot forward. Tune in to hear all about the board exam training course that Aaron, Rishad, and Joe have dev...

Pediatric Cleft and craniofacial surgery in kids is a needed, but very niche specialty. Talking to us today about his experience as professor and Chair of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Surgery at the University at Buffalo, as well as a surgeon in Western New York Craniofacial Center, is Dr. Michael Markiewicz. We cover everything from what the average day looks like for him,...

Residency is one of the hardest parts of becoming an oromaxillofacial surgeon, made even harder when trying to juggle a work-life-family balance. Talking to us today about finding this balance, is Dr. Brent Ward, father, surgeon, man of God, and Chalmers J. Lyons Professor Section Head and Chairman of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan. Through his extensive career in aca...

One of the hardest parts of doing implants is simulating the outcome accurately. Addressing this challenge is a new technology, InstaRisa! Using 3D facial scanning, InstaRisa is revolutionizing oral surgery and destroying the need for disclaimers around patient simulations. Tune in today to hear from co-founder and general dentist, Dr. Art Mirelez, and principal oromaxillofacial surgeon at InstaRi...

Today’s guest, Dr. Frank Dolwick, has been a TMJ surgeon for over 50 years, since the days when focusing on TMJ patients would earn you the lowest ranking position in the US Air Force! In fact, Frank was one of the people who was instrumental in evolving this type of surgery and elevating it within the medical field, as you will hear today, and he is now considered a giant in the TMJ specialty. In...

Today’s guest, Dr. George Kushner, has been working full-time in academia for the past 28 years, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Every day he is making a difference in people’s lives, being mentally stimulated, and earning enough money to live a great life outside of work; what more could you ask for? George is the Chairman of the Department of OMS at the University of Louisville, and today...

This episode is pure gold for any oral surgeons out there who are interested in setting up their own practice! In September 2020, Dr. Dustin Haupt opened the beautiful office that he built from scratch, and in today’s episode he lets us in on many of the tips and tricks which have resulted in its success. From deciding between what brand of chair to purchase, to the best way to set up your cassett...

As Dr. Robert (Bob) McNeill knows all too well, being on the State Dental Board means that you have to put up with a lot of mistrust from fellow medical professionals who (wrongly) believe that you have ulterior motives. Through his many years of experience on both sides of the fence, Bob has come to understand that communication is one of the most valuable skills that an oral surgeon can learn. E...

Many oromaxillofacial surgeons take their right to anesthetize their patients for granted. Recently there has been a move to rescind this right, and talking to us today about why this is a disaster for patients and oromaxillofacial surgeons alike, is Dr. Chris Viozzi. Chris returns on this episode to remind us of the vital role of anesthesia in making dental procedures painless for patients, and w...

Today, you’ll hear from Dr. Ole Jensen, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Ditron Dental Implants, who is known worldwide in the field of dental implants and reconstructive surgery. In this episode of Every Day Oral Surgery, Dr. Jenson shares his experience with zygomatic implants and reflects on the way we do them now and whether or not it is the best a...

Not everybody is going to have the desire or ability to run their own laboratory when they graduate from oral surgery, but it is Dr. Simon Young’s belief that every oral surgeon should graduate with an understanding of the scientific process. Simon’s own introduction to the field of clinical research happened completely by chance when he was volunteering at a local hospital looking to enhance his...

Welcome back to another exciting installment of Every Day Oral Surgery! Today’s guest is full arch implant expert, Dr. Arshiya Sharafi. Tune in to get to know the man behind the forceps as we discuss his education history, the opportunities that lead him to specialize in arch implant cases, and where he learned his trade. From observing surgeries at every opportunity to teaching his own courses, t...

Many oral maxillofacial surgeons don't treat TMJ issues due to the lack of success following surgical intervention. Today's guest is turning this approach on its head, with a novel surgical technique he learned from the premier oral surgery hospital in China! Dr. Julian Wilson traveled to Shanghai as part of his fellowship, where he learned how to perform a new technique for disc plicati...

Today’s guests are a trio of full-scope surgeons who together, run a fellowship in St. Louis. Tune in to hear how they each ended up doing fellowships, and why they decided to get involved in this one! We discuss the characteristics their ideal candidate has, and how becoming a full-scope surgeon will launch your career. Find out why being the only oral and maxillofacial surgery fellowship in St....

Welcome back to another episode of Every Day Oral Surgery! Today I talk to oral surgeon and movie maker, Dr. Eli Tabari. Tune in to find out why engaging in a passion project can be so rewarding, and the words of advice Eli has for anyone hesitating to embark on their passion project. We discuss the challenges Eli faced in making the movie, as well as why he splits his time between hospitals, trau...

Today I’m welcoming back Dr. Mark Engelstad to the podcast, a man from whom everyone can learn a great deal about the technical and non-technical sides of being an oral surgeon. Our discussion today covers the complex and controversial realm of condyle fractures, an innovative, ‘gentlemanly’ technique for treating orbital fractures, and the problem with how the oral surgery profession deals with t...