Everyday Oral Surgery

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 Dr. Roger Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group. Building on their previous discussion about the office manager as chief operating officer (COO), this episod...

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 since built a career at the forefront of complex implant surgery. In this conversation, Dr. Polido shares his three-part implant philosophy, systematic surgica...

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 office manager should adopt the responsibilities of a Chief Operating Officer (COO), moving beyond merely putting out fires to proactively creating systems an...

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 perspective. In today’s conversation, Dr. Martel explains why implant occlusion is often even more critical than occlusion on natural teeth, how uneven load shari...

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 discuss what you need to know before selling your practice to a private equity group. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guests’ careers, why private equity...

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 episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back recurring guest Dr. Vic Martel, a general dentist practicing in Florida, to discuss the t...

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 outs of comprehensive treatment planning. Dr. Martel explains why many dentists were never taught comprehensive planning in dental school, how this leads to a...

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 back Denver oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Tom Stone to explore how healthcare education has changed, why today’s clinicians expect “consumer-grade” lea...

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. During this episode, he shares how this combination of expertise shapes his pre-op consultations, and optimizes both clinical outcomes and patient well-being....

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 lessons from residency, mentorship, and years in practice, exploring how a mindset of contribution shapes both personal growth and the future of the profession....

Better implant outcomes start with how we shape tissue from day one. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes return guest Dr. Richard Akin, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Louisiana, to explore immediate implants and the art of crafting custom healing abutments. Dr. Akin explains how years of refinement shaped his chairside method for building custom healing...

Choosing whether to pursue a fellowship is one of the biggest career decisions a young surgeon can make. In this episode, Dr. Arshad Kaleem breaks down the three key elements that shaped his own path: passion, finances, and quality of life. From his training at the University of Pennsylvania to fellowships in head and neck and microvascular reconstructive surgery, he shares how clear priorities gu...

Starting an oral surgery practice can feel like leaping into the unknown, but with the right plan, success is absolutely achievable. In this episode, Dr. Roger Levin, CEO of Levin Group, joins us again to break down the proven steps that help young surgeons launch and grow profitable, referral-driven practices. Dr. Levin shares pragmatic advice on how to break into competitive markets, build refer...

Dr. Victor Martel, a general dentist practicing in Florida, is back on the Everyday Oral Surgery podcast with Dr. Stucki for another round of expert insight. This time, he’s here to talk about comprehensive treatment planning and how surgeons can work with the GP to provide excellent patient care. Tune in as Dr. Martel defines comprehensive treatment planning and big-picture dentistry, explores ho...

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 outs of comprehensive treatment planning. Dr. Martel explains why many dentists were never taught comprehensive planning in dental school, how this leads to a...

Tori removal may not be the most glamorous procedure, but it’s one that demands skill, patience, and careful preparation. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes Dr. Richard Akin, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Baton Rouge, to explore the nuances of managing these challenging cases. Dr. Akin reflects on lessons learned from early practice with his father, the...

Some days in oral surgery feel like everything conspires against you. Your back hurts, your schedule is overbooked, and (to top it all off) your favorite assistant called in sick! In this solo episode, Dr. Grant Stucki reflects on how to find joy and purpose in those difficult moments while offering practical ways to shift your mindset. Drawing inspiration from Einstein’s theory of relativity, he...

What if the most potent tool for healing isn't a drug or a procedure, but the very words we choose? Today, we unlock the profound and underestimated power of language in patient care. Dr. Grant Stucki is joined once again by Dr. Jake Stucki, an OMS practicing in the Denver area. We look at how to optimize patient disclosure during the pre-operative stage, ensuring both the language and the le...

Joining Dr. Stucki again on the podcast today is Dr. Tom Stone, an OMS Surgeon practicing out of Denver, Colorado. Today, they dive into Dr. Stone’s philosophy on handling immediate implants, starting with the key role digital workflow plays in streamlining appointments and how to implement these systems without overwhelming office teams. They unpack how Dr. Stone and his team approach the complex...

The more we give, the happier we will be! In this episode of Every Day Oral Surgery, we are thrilled to welcome periodontist and the CEO and founder of Liberate, Dr. Robert Ferrell, to discuss why he feels the greatest crisis the world faces is the absence of connection. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about his career, the break he took to go on a mission for his church, the pros and cons of taking su...

There is great power in becoming a leader as an oral surgeon at your medical center. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Dr. Liddell’s career and what his leadership role in his medical center looks like, the political side of healthcare, admin for leaders of medical centers, and more! We delve into how his exposure to leadership has changed the way he practices medicine before discussing the plethor...

Oral surgeons spend a lot of time focusing on getting referrals, only to lose approximately 50% of them to their competitors when they do not track them properly. Today on Everyay Oral Surgery, we welcome Dr. Tom Stone back to the show to discuss how to streamline referrals. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the incredible Dr. Talk referral tracking software, how it makes streamlining referrals mor...

What turns a good referral relationship into a lifelong partnership? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Vic Martel to dive deep into the art of building loyalty with referring doctors. They explore why simply doing great clinical work is not enough and how personal touches, like remembering birthdays, anniversaries, kids’ graduations, or even a favorite sp...

There are major parallels between oral health and overall health, and it is our responsibility, as oral surgeons, to educate our patients about these connections. Today, on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Imran Ahson is joining the conversation. Dr. Ahson’s goal, when speaking publicly, is always to connect oral health with systemic health, and today, he is here to do just that! Tuning in, you’ll hear...

Sedation emergencies may be rare, but when they happen, the consequences can be catastrophic. In this episode, anesthesiologist Dr. Richard Marn shares a practical framework to help oral surgeons prepare for high-stress, low-frequency events that can jeopardize patient safety and derail a practice. Drawing on his work with multiple oral surgeons and his extensive simulation training experience, Dr...