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 and think about things. Sometimes small changes can make a big difference in your daily routine.
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Do you notice stressed, burned-out, and tired-looking faces in your practice? If so, don’t miss this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery! Judy Kay Mausolf is back for another insightful conversation with Dr. Stucki. Judy, a motivational speaker, published author, and expert in dental practice culture, is dedicated to helping others achieve greater hap…
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Today, we welcome back Dr. Andrew Jenzer, a renowned expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery and a Clinical Associate in the Department of Surgery at Duke University, where he specializes in craniomaxillofacial trauma and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Jenzer is known for his expertise in the "coronal approach," a technique vital to his field, and in…
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Pro Tips Investing in Business Ventures Outside of Oral Surgery, with Drs. Stucki and Hechler
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Part of what makes many oral surgeons successful is their ability to navigate risk, thrive in uncertainty, and make difficult decisions based on informed predictions. These skills also make us well-suited for the lucrative world of diversified investments. Whether you're an oral surgeon looking to expand your portfolio or a dental practitioner curi…
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How to Grow Your Implant Practice Through Educating Your Referring Doctors (with Dr. Vic Martel)
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Are you looking to expand your implant practice and boost referrals? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vic Martel, founder of the Martel Academy, to discuss how to grow your implant practice by focusing on educating your referring doctors. Dr. Martel is a distinguished dentist based in West Palm Beach, Florida, known for his exceptional experti…
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The Current Economic Landscape of Oral Surgery and Ways to Find Success (with Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri)
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Today we welcome Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri; attending surgeon at Georgia Oral & Facial Reconstructive Surgery and president of Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to discuss how you can find success in the current landscape of oral surgery. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Dr. Bagheri’s training, career, current practice setup, how oral maxil…
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Dr. Rick Kapitan is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in cleft lip and palate surgery, orthognathic surgery, facial trauma repair, bone grafting, and dental implant reconstruction. As the Director of the Carolinas Center for Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Surgery and the Clinicians Implant Academy, Dr. Kapitan is a …
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Why Do Men Only Comprise 34% of Third Molar Extractions Compared to Women? Reasons for the Disparity and Ways to Address it (with Dr. Robert John)
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How do we ensure that men and women both receive the dental care that they need? Today, we are joined by Dr. Robert John, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Michigan, to discuss noteworthy trends in men’s dental health and the types of interventions that should be considered to address these. Dr. John observes that, in his practice, ap…
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Oral Board Prep Resources: A Great Book and Review Course to Utilize (with Drs. Findlay, Shaikh, and Jenzer)
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The St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Review is a thorough course crafted to equip participants for the Oral Certifying Examination. Renowned for its specialized and comprehensive approach, it has become a popular choice among those aiming to excel in oral and maxillofacial surgery. In today’s episode, we welcome back Dr. Rishad Shaikh,…
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Fat Grafts to Mitigate Scar Tissue: Buccal Fat Pad Usage in the Orbit for Treatment of Recalcitrant Lower Eyelid Scars (with Dr. Brian Willoughby, Oculoplastic Surgeon)
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In the previous episode, we briefly touched on the wonder of fat grafting in preventing scarring when used in eye surgeries. Today, we dive even deeper, with the help of the Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Brian Willoughby. Dr. Willoughby begins by walking us through his professional history, current practice setup, and the relationships he has with neig…
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Complications in Dentoalveolar Cases: What We Can Learn When Things go Wrong (with Drs. Grant Stucki and Ben Hechler)
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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 tak…
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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 oc…
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Having privileges at your local hospital can be incredibly helpful when running a private practice. Today’s guest, Dr. Matthew Pham, is here to tell us how to obtain and manage hospital privileges. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the process of getting hospital privileges, how Dr. Pham got his at two trauma centers nearby, the pros and cons of get…
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Beyond Borders: An Oral Surgeon's Experience Working in Africa for 15 Years (with Dr. Tim Bartholomew)
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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 exce…
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Restoring Smiles and Hearts: Humanitarian Work to Provide Veterans with Implant Rehabilitation (with Dr. N. Ray Lee)
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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 discu…
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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 t…
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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…
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Navigating Full Arch Rehabilitation from a Prosthodontic Lens, with Dr. Hunter Dawson (Prosthodontist)
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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 allow…
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Reviewing Anesthesia Near Misses with Aortic Stenosis and Other Issues, with Dr. Paul Rollins
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Anesthesia is critical to surgical procedures, ensuring patients are comfortable and pain-free during operations. However, administering anesthesia is not without risks, especially for patients with underlying health conditions like aortic stenosis. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Paul Rollins, Oral Surgeon at Falls Oral Surgery & Dental Impl…
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We often underestimate the importance of sleep and how “horror sleep” can negatively affect all aspects of our lives. One of the major hindrances to good sleep is airway complications, but maxillomandibular advancement surgical interventions may be the answer. To help us in our exploration of the impact of airway deficiency on temporomandibular dis…
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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…
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Enhancing Anesthesia in the Office: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency and Safety, with Dr. Dallen Mill (Anesthesiologist)
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During this episode, Dr. Dallen Mill joins us to share a few technologies that have been so beneficial to him that he would almost describe them as magic. We kick off our conversation with a brief overview of the history of anesthesia before we unpack how to address respiratory compromise and airway emergencies. Dr. Mill shares four studies on two …
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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,…
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Anaphylaxis and Anesthesia: Pearls on Diagnosis and Management, with Dr. Jon Bacon (Dental Anesthesiologist)
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Allergic reactions are as nuanced as they are subjective – there are no blanket treatments for anaphylaxis, and each case needs to be observed in isolation. Today we are joined by the Dental Anesthesiologist, Jonathan Bacon, DDS, to walk us through everything we need to know about anaphylaxis diagnoses and treatments when under anesthesia. After le…
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Frequently encountered in maxillofacial trauma patients, zygomatic fractures are probably the most common mid-face fracture after a broken nose, so it’s important that you know how to manage them! Joining us today to share some effective strategies is Dr. Aaron Liddell, an oral maxillofacial surgeon at Colorado Oral Surgery and a returning guest to…
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Navigating Trigeminal Neuralgia – Diagnosis and Management Strategies, with Dr. Thomas Robbins
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Even when a procedure is done perfectly, dentists can and do cause neuropathic pain. During this episode, we discuss how to diagnose the spectrum of trigeminal neuralgia, how to approach management, and how to mitigate damage during treatment. Expert Dr. Thomas Robbins joins us and shares insights from his vast experience in addressing this conditi…
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Joining Dr. Stucki once again is Dr. Benjamin Hechler, an OMS practicing in North Carolina. On this episode, we wanted to circle back and dive deeper into TMD and TMJ hyper and hypomobility. The conversation kicks off with Dr. Hechler unpacking some of the common causes behind TMJ hypomobility, the definition of a closed lock (CL) including an over…
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Summiting Life: Highpointing Adventures and Oral Surgery Insights, with Dr. Samuel Scroggins
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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 hea…
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Oral Health Collaborative: Bridging the Gap Between Periodontists and Oral Surgeons (with Drs. Robert McNeill and Stephanie Ganter)
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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 ho…
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Anesthesia Topics: Using beta blockers with ketamine, nitrous oxide as an adjunct to sedation, advising patients on which medications to take prior to sedation, and treating patients with kidney failure ...
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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…
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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 believe…
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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 clini…
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Innovative Technology: TriAgenics' Progress with Third Molar Tooth Bud Ablation (with Dr. Leigh Colby)
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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 Tri…
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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 …
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The Precordial Stethoscope: A Powerful Tool To Enhance Your Sedation Cases (with Dr. Justin Clemow)
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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…
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The Pros and Cons of Precedex and Remifentanil, Plus a Dive into an Innovative Non-Pharmaceutical Approach (with Dr. Dallen Mill, MD Anesthesiologist)
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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…
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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 techn…
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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is dedicated to improving the care of surgical patients as well as safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment. As a surgeon, ACS membership forms an integral part of your profession, and becoming a fellow allows you to draw on an abundance of professional development resource…
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Welcome to this special medical review episode of Everyday Oral Surgery. Today, we are joined once again by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jenzer, DDS. Dr. Jenzer is here to walk us through all things related to pulmonary physiology and pathology, and the various methods of management and care. We begin with the basics of pulmonary …
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Shifting Perspectives: Innovations in Dental Implant Placement on Mandibular Fibula Reconstruction (with Dr. Dan Hammer)
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In the past 12 to 18 months, there has been an abundance of dental surgery innovations that are bound to be the new base of learning and understanding to carry us forward. One such case is the innovation in dental implant placement on mandibular fibula reconstruction. We are joined today by Daniel Hammer, DDS, FACD, and FACS, to gain a better under…
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Surgeons often do not maximize the benefits of implant reps and are missing out on an incredible opportunity for growth. Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Ronald Poe of the Straumann Group joins us to discuss how we can better utilize our implant reps. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Ronald’s incredible career, the importance of creating good relati…
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Burning Mouth Syndrome, Diagnosis and Management (with Dr. Hayley Vatcher, Oral Medicine Specialist)
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Burning Mouth Syndrome is not a strictly surgical topic, but it’s something practitioners will often deal with. During this episode, Dr. Hayley Vatcher returns to the podcast to share her insights on this complex diagnosis and how best to treat it. Tune in as Dr. Vatcher draws on her years of experience to offer guidelines on identifying when patie…
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Navigating Oral Surgery with Throat Packs – A Guide to Timing, Techniques, and Aspiration Risks
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Returning for another insightful episode, Dr. Ben Hechler is here to delve into the intricacies of throat packs, addressing the when, why, and how. Join the conversation as we explore the various scenarios where a throat pack is warranted, when it's advisable to refrain from using them, and how to approach using throat packs in the different levels…
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In the world of anesthesia, Articaine is a product riddled with controversy. Whilst recent studies have proved that Articaine is relatively safe to use, many are still skeptical due to the previous narrative that Articaine has a higher chance of causing paralysis than Lidocaine and other anesthetics. So today, we sit down with Oral and Maxillofacia…
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Preparing for the In-Office Anesthesia Evaluation and Anesthesia Complications (with Dr. Dean DeLuke)
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In the US, the majority of oral maxillofacial surgeons work in private practice settings, where anesthesia is a mainstay of their practice. This has led to the development of strict in-office anesthesia models, evaluations, and guidelines. Joining us to offer his perspective on preparing for in-office anesthesia evaluations, emergency drills, and m…
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Navigating Lichenoid Mucositis - A Deep Dive into Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies (with Dr. Paras Patel)
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Beyond dentistry, pathological expertise can be necessary to treat certain oral and maxillofacial conditions. During this episode, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist Dr. Paras Patel joins us to discuss how to diagnose and treat Lichenoid Mucositis. Kicking off our conversation, Dr. Patel defines the diagnosis, before exploring common causes. Next, …
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Optimizing Surgery Outcomes - A Conversation with Dr. Katie Lee on Inflammation Reduction and Oral Health Enhancement
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Clinical work tends to be siloed, but the connection between mouth and body accounts for a lot of what goes wrong. During this conversation, we are joined by Dr. Katie Lee, a General Dentist practicing in Denver, and the author of Saved by the Mouth, a book educating patients and practitioners on the relationship between the health of the mouth and…
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Ways to Enhance Patient Communication and Save Surgeon Time (with Jonathan Sachs, CEO of WUWTA)
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When undergoing any medical procedure, it is normal to have questions and want to know what to expect but often, physicians do not have the time to provide extensive answers to these questions. Today on Everday Oral Surgery, we are joined by a man at the forefront of enhancing patient communication and saving surgeon time, CEO of WUWTA, Jonathan Sa…
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Medicine Review: Liver Disorders and their Relevance to Oral Surgery (with Dr. Andrew Jenzer)
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Liver disorders affect oral surgery greatly, and in this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Andrew Jenzer joins us to do a medicine review of liver disorders. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the function of the liver, how bile flows through the body, liver function tests, the different kinds of liver damage, and how the gallbladder affects the …
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Pro Tips from Chief Residents on Succeeding in Residency and How to Make an Epic Roast Video
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Doing your residency as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon can be incredibly challenging. You’re required to work long hours and deal with stressful hospital environments, all while trying to master an endless array of tasks and lessons. But it can also be a deeply fulfilling time, especially when you are able to form lasting connections with co-res…
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Delving into Dry Socket: Pathogenesis, Etiology, Prevention and Treatment (with Drs. Grant Stucki and Jake Stucki)
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Dry socket, also known as alveolar osteitis, is a painful condition that can occur after tooth extraction. It is characterized by the partial or total loss of the blood clot that forms in the socket after tooth extraction, leading to exposure of the underlying bone and nerve endings. This condition can cause severe pain and discomfort. In this epis…
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