What can we learn from the cases that don’t go according to plan? During this episode, Dr. Benjamin Hechler joins us to discuss dentoalveolar and anesthesia complications. Join us to hear Dr. Hechler’s insights on a series of real-life cases, from what actually went wrong to what could have been done differently. These case studies bring up key take-home messages which touch on navigating competing interests in dentistry, avoiding miscommunications, and preventative practices and processes. We discuss the problem of discrepancies in information, particularly with pediatric and geriatric patien ..read more

We are excited to welcome our first-ever Oculoplastic Surgeon onto the Everyday Oral Surgery podcast. Dr. Harkaran Rana is currently a staff member at the Swedish Medical Center in Colorado, and he begins our conversation by walking us through his professional training history and current fellowship setup. Then, we learn about the intricacies of oculoplastic residencies, a comprehensive breakdown of the anatomy of the eye, the severe and non-urgent cases that Dr. Rana comes across, and his surgical and nonsurgical treatment protocols. We also redefine clinical entrapment within orbital floor f ..read more

Have you ever thought about what it's like to perform complex oral surgeries in some of the most remote parts of Africa? Today, we sit down with Dr. Timothy Bartholomew, a leading oral and maxillofacial surgeon at North Coast Oral Surgery, to discuss his transformative work in Africa. With a deep commitment to patient care and a reputation for excellence, Dr. Bartholomew specializes in advanced surgical techniques that transform smiles and improve lives. In our conversation, we delve into Tim’s time working in Africa and the challenges and triumphs of working in resource-limited settings. We d ..read more

One of the best ways to extract real joy from your specialty is to give it away, and today’s guest embodies this belief. Joining Dr. Stucki on the podcast is Dr. Ray Lee, an OMS practicing in Virginia. Dr. Lee shares his journey from nearly being deployed to Vietnam, to becoming a dental hygienist, and eventually practicing as an OMS. He also discusses his humanitarian efforts, including the establishment of Operation Restore and how you can get involved, along with other roles he occupies in his region. Don’t miss this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery for an inspiring conversation. Enjoy! Key ..read more

Medical professional liability insurance, more commonly known as malpractice insurance, is the most important insurance for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. To explain why this is, we are joined today by Anthony M. Spina, MD, DDS, whose position on the Board of Directors at OMS National Insurance (OMSNIC) makes him the perfect candidate to detail the value of malpractice insurance for medical professionals. Dr. Spina walks us through his journey to becoming a member of OMSNIC’s Board of Directors, his current practice setup, and his definition of malpractice insurance. Then, we learn more abou ..read more

Autism is an expansive spectrum, and its diagnosis and treatment protocols are as equally widespread. To help us gain a better understanding of autism and how anesthesia works with autistic patients, we are joined today by Dental Anesthesiologist, Dr. Jonathan Bacon. Dr. Bacon begins by walking us through the current state of autism in America, how autism is diagnosed, why it’s important to pay attention to the language that we use regarding autism, and the comorbidities and physiological differences across the autism spectrum to be aware of. Then, our guest explains how he vets his patients ..read more

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating dental patients, especially when it comes to complicated procedures like full arch reconstruction, as today’s guest, Dr. Hunter Dawson, will attest. Dr. Dawson joins us to talk about how he navigates full arch rehabilitation and construction in his practice and how his multi-specialty setting allows him and his team to tailor their approach according to each patient’s specific needs. Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Dawson break down the rehabilitation process from his perspective as a prosthodontist, how he supports the talented surgeons he works w ..read more

It is so important to be able to find humor in every situation, even difficult ones and as an oral surgeon, you may encounter difficult situations often! Today’s topic of discussion is a bit of a lighter one, as we are joined by Ben Hechler to break down all the different oral surgery stereotypes and our experiences of them. Maybe you are the grump surgeon who has worked way past your retirement or you’re the bro surgeon who wants to make friends with everyone! Perhaps you are the assistant who likes to give medical advice or even the storyteller front desk worker. You could even be the nervou ..read more

As an oral surgeon, all aspects of a patient’s medical status and history have to be taken into account. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Andrew Jenzer back to the show to discuss relevant psychological and neurological conditions and the medications used to treat them. Tuning in, you’ll hear an amazing description of some common neurological terms, a breakdown of different mood disorders, perioperative considerations for anti-depressant medications, how headaches differ, and the dangers of serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. We also delve into how Andrew handles his patient ..read more

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