Dr. David Hirsch: the evolution of the "Jaw in a Day" technique used to reconstruct pathology patients

Aug 22, 2022

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Welcome to another episode of Everyday Oral Surgery! Joining us in conversation today is Dr. David Hirsch, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in New York. During today’s conversation, you’ll hear about Dr. Hirsch’s journey of building his expertise leading up to today. Learn about the role of 3D printing in changing the dental industry, and how he has used the ‘Jaw in a Day’ technique since the early days of its inception. This episode is brimming with advice for young surgeons about training, collaboration, and ego. Dr. Hirsch is driven by passion and reminds listeners that following your heart is an essential component of creating a successful career. Get a book recommendation from Dr. Hirsch’s senior colleague, find out which unexpected unrelated activity improves his dexterity as a surgeon, and much more today!

Key Points From This Episode:

An introduction to Dr. David Hirsch, oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in New York.
His education at NYU followed by a Head and Neck Fellowship with Dr. Eric Dierks.
The ten years he spent managing practices in NYU before moving to Lennox Hill Hospital.
Selling his private practice during the heat of COVID to become Senior Vice President of dental medicine at Northwell.
His background in wrestling and his role as the unofficial team doctor.
How the advent of 3D printing has changed the dental industry.
The ‘Jaw in a Day’ technique and how he has used it through his evolution.
What it has been like to be the first oral and maxillofacial surgeon to do head and neck surgery in NYC.
The importance of putting your ego aside, collaborating and learning from others.
Why being in a competitive environment makes him better at his job.
His advice for oral surgeons choosing a direction: you have to do what you love!
Why young surgeons should take the opportunity to train as much as they can.
The best book Dr. Hirsch has read in the past year: After the Roof Caved In.
How Dr. Hirsch’s fly fishing skills improve his dexterity as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Which forceps he uses to extract Tooth 14: a standard 150.
His favorite film: Vision Quest.
Why Dr. Hirsch is excited to hear from surgeons and patients across America.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. David Hirsch Email — dhirsch5@northwell.edu

Dr. David Hirsch on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/

Dr. David Hirsch on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/doctor.davidhirsch/

Head and Neck Surgical Associates — https://head-neck.com/

After the Roof Caved In — https://www.amazon.com/After-Roof-Caved-Immigrants-Journey/dp/1951627245

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
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Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059