Everyday Oral Surgery Comprehensive Treatment Planning: How to Run a Ground Rounds Approach with your Referring Docs (with Dr. Vic Martel)
Jan 5, 2026
Dr. Vic Martel, a general dentist and educator, shares his insights on comprehensive treatment planning, emphasizing the shift from a reactive approach to a holistic view of oral health. He highlights the importance of interdisciplinary care and how building trust with patients and specialists enhances outcomes. Vic discusses barriers dental professionals face, such as time constraints and education gaps, while promoting collaborative learning through grand rounds. His comprehensive exam workflow and emphasis on robust referral networks illustrate the benefits for both practices and patients.
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Big-Picture Dentistry Wins
- Comprehensive treatment planning is a detailed roadmap addressing whole-mouth health, not only immediate symptoms.
- Vic Martel says treating cause and effect reduces unnecessary new-patient volume and improves long-term outcomes.
Pause For A Full Exam
- Slow down: treat urgent pain now but schedule a full comprehensive exam to assess the whole mouth.
- Vic Martel recommends phasing care and referring to specialists when needed for long-term success.
Give A Tour And Phase Care
- Give patients a clear "tour of your mouth" and present a phased plan so they understand needs and sequencing.
- Use the plan to boost case acceptance, optimize sequencing, and increase long-term production.