Everyday Oral Surgery

Today, we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Ganter, a board-certified periodontal and implant surgeon, and Dr. Robert McNeill, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, who share office space at The Dental Specialists Surgical Specialists in Garland, Texas. They also share a high-energy, community-focused YouTube channel called Between Two Teeth (an homage to Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis), where they interview colleagues, friends, and other leaders in organized dentistry. In April 2023, Bob and Stephanie joined a team of doctors, EMTs, and operations and finance professionals on a 10-day journey that would take them just outside the Ukraine border on a dental mission trip. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, they offer some insight into their service-focused motivations for making the trip, the practical realities of mission trips like these, and the soft skills required to work with limited resources in such a challenging environment. This uplifting and inspiring conversation emphasizes the importance of getting out of your comfort zone as a practitioner, enjoying the journey without fixating on the destination, and the profound and often untold impact you can have on others. Tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:The service-focused mindset that prompted Bob and Stephanie’s mission trip to Poland.How this trip pushed both of them out of their comfort zones as practitioners.Insight into Between Two Teeth and their message: connect, discover, inspire.Reasons that working non-stop isn’t an element of what Bob calls “a life well-lived.”The kinds of patients they served and the procedures they performed in Poland.Ways that you can get involved and help people if you can’t be boots on the ground.Practical advice on equipment and licensing for those who want to make a difference.How Bob and Stephanie were impacted emotionally by the people they met in Poland.Opportunities to serve internationally and locally and how to access them.Parting words of wisdom, recommended reads, and favorite films from today’s guests.A reminder that we aren’t learning and growing as practitioners if everything is easy!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Between Two Teeth — https://b2teeth.com/The Dental Specialists Surgical Specialists — https://www.dfwdentalimplants.com/Between Two Teeth on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/B2teeth/Between Two Teeth on Youtube — https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTwoTeethDr. Stephanie Ganter on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganterddsmsDr. Robert McNeill on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobddsmd/Dr. Robert McNeill Email — bobddsmd@gmail.comAmerican Dental Association — https://www.ada.org/Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059KLS Martin – https://www.klsmartin.com/

Dr. Benjamin Hechler returns for another engaging episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, an accomplished OMS practitioner based in North Carolina. We're excited to welcome him back as we delve into today's topic, benign aggressive lesions. In our discussion today, Dr. Hechler speaks to what sets an aggressive lesion apart and the different categories of lesions, both official and unofficial. He proceeds to highlight crucial principles in managing aggressive lesions, such as the importance of obtaining a comprehensive patient history, essential imaging considerations, and the most important principle to remember when obtaining a biopsy. We also look at four key radiographic features to be aware and Dr. Hechlers takes us through an overview of Ameloblastoma; what it is, the treatment, and the management. Furthermore, he discusses vascular anomalies, how he differentiates treatment for venous malformations versus AVMs, and shares insights on different lesions including those seen in the TMJ and benign fibro-osseous lesions. Be sure not to miss out on this episode if you are interested in hearing more about how Dr. Hechler approaches the diagnosis, treatment, and management of benign aggressive lesions as an OMS. Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to our guest and today’s topic of conversation: benign aggressive lesions.Dr. Hechler speaks to what sets an “aggressive” lesion apart.An instance, regarding a lesion, that should “prick your ears” according to Dr. Hechler.We discuss the different categories of lesions, both official and unofficial.His thoughts on the types of aggressive lesions OMS see more regularly. Principles of aggressive lesion management: a broad overview. Why taking a complete patient (or lesion) history is essential. The most important principle to remember when obtaining a biopsy.We discuss the process of biopsying vascular lesions: aspirate. A look at four key points of radiographic features to be aware of.Dr. Hechler talks about Ameloblastoma: what it is, the treatment, and the management.Ameloblastoma demographics and whether it's commonly associated with an impacted tooth.How he treats the venous malformation differently than the AVM.The various aggressive TMJ lesions seen in OMS.He highlights some of the benign fibro-osseous lesions we may see in practice.How he approaches (sometimes multiple) recurrences of lesions. He shares thoughts on the future of benign aggressive lesion treatments.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Benjamin Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/Dr. Benjamin Heckler Email — benhechler@gmail.com ISSVA classification of vascular malformations — https://www.issva.org/UserFiles/file/ISSVA-Classification-2018.pdf AAOMS Annual Meeting — https://www.aaoms.org/meetings-exhibitions/annual-meeting/105th-annual-meetingEveryday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

Dr. Ben Hechler, an expert on closed claim cases, discusses the importance of good referral notes and communication breakdowns in dental consultations. They explore real-life cases of extraction mishaps and anesthesia complications, emphasizing the need for accurate documentation and teamwork in the operating room. The podcast also includes a casual conversation about recent interests in books, TV shows, and the joy of watching 'Impractical Jokers'.

Completing a fellowship requires major time and resource commitments, but for many, the benefits in terms of knowledge, expertise, and career opportunities outweigh the investment.Join us as we explore the fascinating world of craniofacial surgery and fellowship opportunities with Dr. Robert Weiss, a distinguished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Kansas City. Dr. Weiss shares his journey, from childhood to joining the Facial Surgery Group, and reveals what motivated his specialization in pediatric craniofacial surgery. Discover the significant role his fellowship played in shaping his career, the challenges of balancing family life with fellowship demands, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Gain insights into the post-fellowship landscape and career opportunities, and hear some practical advice for those considering a fellowship. For an informative conversation to help you navigate the fellowship pathway with Dr. Robert Weiss, tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Dr. Weiss’ life growing up, his education, and the Facial Surgery Group.What made him want to specialize in pediatric craniofacial surgery.Fellowship opportunities and his Craniofacial Fellowship experience.The focus and scope of Dr. Weiss’ practice (and his plans for the future.)Balancing the demands of family with the demands of his fellowship.The biggest lessons Dr. Weiss learned from his fellowship experience.Skills and unique experiences that make a fellowship valuable.Common reasons people hesitate to take a fellowship opportunity.Insights into the challenges that come with doing a fellowship.Life after the fellowship: career opportunities and the path to surgery.A look at Dr. Weiss’ experience and approach to patient care.Advice and recommendations for those interested in a fellowship.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Robert Weiss on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-weiss-ii-dds-md-622095231/Facial Surgery Group — https://bestoralsurgerykc.com/Dr. Robert Weiss Email — Florida Craniofacial Institute — https://flcranio.com/50 Landmark Papers Every Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Should Know — https://www.amazon.com/Landmark-Papers-Maxillofacial-Surgeon-Should/dp/0367210525KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

After years of hard work and dedication, many medical professionals fail to make the most of the relatively good salary that they make, falling victim to poor financial decisions by the time retirement comes along. Today’s guest, Marshall Weintraub, is here to explain that with proper planning, money should not be an issue for any medical graduate. Marshall is a Certified Financial Planner and Analyst who focuses on helping young medical professionals better understand and manage their money. Our guest shares advice on some insurance basics to consider, how to go about investing as a young doctor, why living within your means is non-negotiable, and everything you need to know about Roth IRAs. Marshall also has feedback for those who believe that tax funds are a waste of time, and he offers up his book, Financial Planning Basics for Doctors as one of four note-worthy resources for financial planning. You’ll also learn about finding the perfect financial advisor before our guest tackles our rapid-fire questions, and some of his answers may surprise you!  Key Points From This Episode:Introducing financial advisor, Marshall Weintraub, and his professional background.Marshall’s advice for graduating medical residents who want to plan their financial future. Some insurance basics to consider.His investing recommendations for young doctors. Getting help with budgeting and living within your means. Marshall’s detailed explanation of a Roth IRA, and how to know if this is your best option. His retort to those who say that you shouldn’t invest in any tax funds.  What he thinks about financial planning for education. Financial Planning Basics for Doctors, and other helpful resources for financial planning. The perfect fit: how to find a financial advisor that suits your needs.Marshall answers our rapid-fire questions, including the best book that he’s ever read. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Marshall Weintraub on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-weintraub-cfa-cfp%C2%AE-14164925/  Finity Group — https://www.thefinitygroup.com/  Financial Planning Basics for Doctors — https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Planning-Basics-Doctors-Personal/dp/1480872113  FINRA BrokerCheck — https://brokercheck.finra.org/  The Big Short (Book) — https://www.amazon.com/Big-Short-Inside-Doomsday-Machine/dp/0393338827 The Big Short (Movie) — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596363/ KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/ Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

Guest Dr. Hayley Vatcher, an oral medicine specialist, discusses her role in oral surgery, treatment of autoimmune conditions, emotional factors in oral medicine, and the impact of diet on health conditions. She also shares insights on becoming an oral medicine specialist and highlights the importance of collaboration and communication in oral medicine and surgery.

Dr. Solomon Poyourow, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, shares insights on mastering zygomatic implants, including the importance of 3D models and the influence of the pterygoid implant osteotome. He discusses helpful tools, printing your own 3D model, and the benefits of using an anaesthetist. Other topics include steroid usage, exceptions for diabetic patients, and predictions for the future of zygomatic implants.

All humans are gifted with creativity; some are just able to express theirs more than others. And for oral surgeons, creativity is a vital part of their toolkit. But what other parallels can be drawn between art and oral surgery? Joining us today to show us why art and oral surgery are more similar than we may think is entrepreneur, painter, author, and oral surgeon Dr. Christopher Brown. Dr. Brown has made several movies and has written numerous novels, mostly about Renaissance art and religion, and he shares how he became immersed in art and why he reveres the Renaissance creatives high above everyone else. Our guest walks us through his painting process and why it mattered to him to prove Dan Brown wrong before diving into how da Vinci portrayed religion, how art has influenced his work as a surgeon, and other noteworthy similarities between oral surgeons and artists. We hope you enjoy this Everyday Oral Surgery venture into the fun and surreal. Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming Dr. Christopher Brown as he shares his work history and current practice setup.Dr. Brown explains his background in painting and art and his love for the Renaissance. The ins and outs of his Dali and da Vinci reimaginings; trying to prove Dan Brown wrong.What a closer look at da Vinci’s paintings reveals (The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa). Debunking The Vitruvian Man and exploring da Vinci’s religious works. How Dr. Brown maintains equilibrium between his work, passion, and life. Examining how art has influenced the way he goes about his work as a surgeon.His favorite pieces of literature from the past two years. How many artists are highly intellectual and multifaceted (just like surgeons).    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Christopher Brown on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-brown-2024598/Dr. Christopher Brown Email — docchbrown@aol.com Dr. Christopher Brown Books — https://www.leonardobooks.com/ The Da Vinci Code — https://danbrown.com/the-davinci-code/ What Dreams May Come — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120889/ Leonardo da Vinci — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leonardo-da-Vinci Salvador Dali — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Salvador-Dali University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — https://www.unc.edu/ The University of Connecticut Health Center — https://health.uconn.edu/ KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/ Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059 

The endocrine system consists of a network of glands and organs throughout the body and is responsible for a range of bodily functions. Through the release of particular hormones, the endocrine system provides signals for organs and tissue that tell them what to do and how to function. As a result, endocrine disorders, such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism, are often quite complex and need to be given special care and attention by healthcare providers. For today’s episode, we welcome back Dr. Andrew Jenzer to talk about endocrine disorders and how to manage these conditions when treating patients as an oral maxillofacial surgeon. Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Jenzer provide a detailed breakdown of common endocrine disorders, like diabetes, and how to manage complications that might arise from these disease states. Dr. Jenzer unpacks the differences between type one and type two diabetes, how to assess patients on a case-by-case basis, and what to consider when treating them. He also discusses the symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and the physiology of the thyroid and shares his advice for avoiding unnecessary supplementation of steroids. For a comprehensive breakdown of the most common endocrine disorders, the symptoms associated with them, and what to bear in mind when treating patients, be sure to tune in and hear all of Dr. Jenzer’s pertinent observations and insights!Key Points From This Episode:Introduction today’s topic: endocrine disorders and management.A comprehensive breakdown of type one and type two diabetes as endocrine disorders.Questions to ask patients about how well-controlled their diabetes is.Instructions on managing a patient based on their blood sugar.Diagnostic tests that definitively diagnose diabetes.Insight into how to manage diabetes.An overview of the negative scenarios that can occur in a patient with diabetes.When and how severe dehydration occurs in diabetic patients.Instructions on how to rehydrate patients and the recommended fluids to use.The similarities and differences between Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) and how to address and treat them.A warning on the rare possibility of cerebral edema in patients with DKA or HSS.Ensuring you do due diligence on any medications your patient may be on.Why it’s always recommended that you consult your patient’s endocrinologist.Why patients will sometimes have more than one endocrine disorder to be managed.Information on steroids and how to avoid unnecessary supplementation for patients with endocrine disorders.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Medicine Review: Cardiology (with Dr. Andrew Jenzer) — https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/medicine-review-cardiology-with-dr-andrew-jenzer/id1535284898?i=1000614877276KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/ KLS Martin Bien Air implantology — https://www.klsmartin.com/en-na/products/power-systems/bien-air/KLS Martin Headlights MedLED® — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/products/headlights/KLS Martin Surgical instruments for dental and oral surgery — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/products/surgical-instruments/instruments-for-dental-and-oral-surgery/Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Or

Denial and avoidance are common reactions to experiencing a failure, but these actions might only serve to make things worse for you. Dealing with failure in a responsible, proactive manner is an important life skill for all humans to have, and even more so for those with a scalpel in their hands. Now, you may consider him as our resident co-host or maybe our most frequent guest. In either case, Dr. Ben Hechler is back with more expert tips and tricks, this time on how to better navigate failure as an oral maxillofacial surgeon. We discuss Dr. Ben’s coping mechanisms and other healthy ways of dealing with failure, why it’s vital to have adequate protocols in place for overcoming surgical complications, how your daily activities (including what you eat) influence your ability to cope with failure, and why we all need to avoid denial and accept responsibility when things don’t go out way. Excellent communication is an important aspect of handling failure as it builds trust with patients and provides a platform for your colleagues to help you wherever they can, and using failure as motivation for improvement is a sure way to prevent blaming others and indeed yourself. After assessing how failure plays out in gender roles and why there’s this distinction in the first place, we hear about Ben and Grant’s favorite movies and series before ending with some valuable lessons on failure as taught by Michael Jordan and LeBron James.Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming Dr. Ben Hechler as he shares his initial thoughts on failure as an OMS. Coping mechanisms: how to accept and deal with failure. Why it’s important to develop a system or protocol for dealing with complications. How daily life activities can influence the way you deal with failure at work. Avoiding denial and accepting responsibility.  Why surgeons may be traumatized after complications, and how their colleagues can help. The second victim, professional burnout, and using failure as motivation for improvement. How OMS failure plays out within gender roles.A brief outro: Ben and Grant’s favorite things to watch in their downtime.  What Michael Jordan and LeBron James teach us about overcoming failure. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/ Blue Cross North Carolina — https://www.bluecrossnc.com/ ‘Complications: acknowledging, managing, and coping with human error’ — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5583051/  Crime and Punishment — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7144.Crime_and_Punishment ‘Combating professional burnout’ — https://www.joms.org/article/S0278-2391(84)80004-X/fulltext KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/ Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059