Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
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Have you ever been talking with other surgeons about the way they do things in their practice and you heard something that helped you out? This podcast is meant to give you an insight into the way other surgeons do things with the hopes of helping you improve your own method. Sometimes small changes can make a big difference in your daily routine.
Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
3w ago
Balancing having a family and career as an oral surgeon can be quite difficult and today’s guest is no stranger to this struggle. Dr. Samuel Scroggins joins us today to share how he manages to find the highs in life while running his own private practice, raising eight children, and going on incredible highpointing adventures. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guest’s background and training, what made him interested in highpointing, why he loves it so much, and his plans for his next adventure. We then delve into how he got through residency with his large family before he explains why he ..read more
Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
1M ago
If you don’t want periodontists and oral surgeons working together, then turn off this podcast right now, because today is all about bridging the gap between a divide that’s stood for far too long. Joining us today is oral surgeon, Robert McNeill, DDS, MD, MBA, FACD, FICD, and periodontist, Stephanie Ganter, DDS, MS, FACD, FICD. The pair jointly host a podcast and share a dental practice, and they are here to explain how their two specialties can work together in harmony (against all odds). We discuss the importance of building better systemic channels of communication, how periodontists and o ..read more
Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
1M ago
Dr. Dallen Mills from Peak View Anesthesia joins us once again to cast a wide net over the topic of anesthesia as we discuss beta blockers, ketamine, kidney failure, and a whole lot more! The last time he was here, Dr. Mills walked us through the ins and outs of Precedex. Today, he answers some follow-up questions by explaining how long you can use a Precedex solution after it’s been diluted. Our guest goes on to describe his treatment plan for post-surgery combatant patients, his thoughts on using beta blockers with ketamine, how he uses nitrous oxide as an adjunct to sedation, and how he app ..read more
Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
1M ago
Treating TMJ and TMD in patients can be a daunting prospect for oral surgeons, especially if they weren’t exposed to the relevant treatment procedures during residency. But that doesn’t mean general care can’t be improved upon. In today’s episode, Dr. Michael Miloro joins us to share his expertise on the management of TMD and TMJ and how he believes we can ensure better education among dental students going forward. Find out why Dr. Miloro is such a big proponent of having a multidisciplinary team before learning how he and his colleagues prioritize individualized, conservative, reversible, an ..read more
Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
2M ago
Evidence-based practice can substantially improve a clinician’s care and today’s guest, Dr. Brian Carr has compiled an incredible newsletter for dental professionals to get reliable information to enhance their practices. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guest’s career, his newsletter ‘Soapbox,’ how he incorporates what he learns into his clinical care, how you can learn from the articles you read, and more. We delve into the research he has been part of before Dr. Carr tells us about the topics he focuses on most often in his newsletter. Finally, he answers our rapid-fire questions. Thank ..read more
Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
2M ago
TriAgenics is a medical technology company that aims to deliver the safest, most effective, and simplest means of treating wisdom teeth, and with its revolutionary Zero3™ TBA (3rd Molar Tooth Bud Ablation) one-minute treatment, it’s doing just that! To share more details on this one-of-a-kind treatment, we are joined by the President and CEO of TriAgenics, Dr. Leigh Colby. Dr. Colby begins by shedding some light on his company and what the business aims to achieve. Then, he dives into the details of Zero3™ including the science behind the technology, how to use it, the results of its initial t ..read more
Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
2M ago
Most doctors and surgeons who are well into their careers suffer from acute lower back pain, but the cause and severity often come down to the individual experiencing it. Today, Dr. Stucki walks us through his personal journey from suffering through back pain to having a healthy spine with feedback and valuable advice from returning guest, Dr. Ben Hechler, the inspiring Medical Director of Blue Cross, North Carolina. Dr. Stucki shares his keys to spine health, which include a healthy and balanced diet, exercising regularly and improving core strength, staying on top of your mental health, usin ..read more
Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
2M ago
Once you learn how to use it properly, the precordial stethoscope is a must-use tool. To help explain why, we are joined by Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Justin Clemow, who shares his personal technique of using the precordial stethoscope and the barriers that may arise when using it for the first time. We also discuss the benefits of using the instrument, how it’s affected Dr. Clemow’s other medical processes, some tips for how to use it correctly and the possible mistakes to be wary of, and a review of the pros and cons of using the precordial stethoscope. To end, Dr. Clemow walks us ..read more
Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
3M ago
There is no such thing as a perfect anesthetic, but there are some that are pretty close. In today’s episode, we welcome Board-Certified MD Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dallen Mill, to discuss the pros and cons of our favored anesthetics and one non-pharmaceutical option that is as simple as it is effective. We open with Precedex, how it works, and how we can better understand its effects by brushing up on our knowledge of the autonomic nervous system. Then, we explore the side effects of Precedex, assess its onset rate, and discuss its other uses before diving into Remifentanil, its fast-working pro ..read more
Everyday Oral Surgery | Surgeons Talking Shop
3M ago
There are many benefits to being a systems-oriented practice, especially since being overly dependent on one specific person can backfire when they are sick or leave. So how can software be the solution to this problem? Back again for another episode, is Dr. Dexter Mattox, a skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a deep passion for using technology to improve patient outcomes. Join the conversation as we dive into the IMVision software, including the four areas of impact for the automated implant coordinator, and Dr. Mattox's insights on ‘The Patient Radar.’ He underlines the value of hav ..read more