Canadian OMFS Residency and Rural Private Practice on the Border with Dr. Brad W. Ray

Everyday Oral Surgery

Being a solo dentist in a small town offers a chance to be an essential healthcare provider in the community, build strong patient relationships, and experience professional growth. While it comes with its challenges, the experience can be personally and professionally gratifying for dentists who have a passion for community service and patient care. Joining us today to share his experience of working as a solo practitioner in a rural setting is Dr. Brad W. Ray, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon based at Plattsburgh Oral Surgery, PC in the North Country. We start by hearing about his OMFS training and professional career journey, from an overseas exchange program to working at prestigious institutions, and his overall approach to dentistry. Then, we unpack the nuances of working as a solo practitioner and what it takes to run a successful dental practice in a rural setting. We discuss Dr. Ray's patient-centric approach, the secrets to thriving in a small community, and his cutting-edge guided implant surgery method. Gain valuable insights into the Canadian dental surgery scene, implant protocols, 3D printing dental implants, essential advice for aspiring oral surgeons, and so much more! Tune in today as we unravel the solo dentist's success story in a small town with Dr. Brad W. Ray.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Background about Dr. Ray, his diverse training, and practice setup.
• What he enjoys most about his job: meeting new people.
• A look at his approach to onboarding patients.
• Benefits of creating a positive environment for patients.
• The secret to growing a dental practice in a small community.
• Differences in competition between urban and rural settings.
• Ups and downs of working as a solo practitioner in a rural setting.
• Dr. Ray's unique and cost-effective guided implant surgery method.
• Insights into his implant protocol and how he leverages 3D printing.
• Essential advice about patience and dedication for aspiring oral surgeons.
• An insider’s look at the Canadian dental surgery scene.
• Steps to becoming professionally recognized in Canada.
• Finding your niche in the dental profession.
• We end with a set of fun, rapid-fire questions!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Brad W. Ray on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-w-ray-b2125a57/

Dr. Brad W. Ray Email — [e-mail]

Plattsburgh Oral Surgery, PC — https://www.plattsburghoralsurgery.com/

McGill University — https://www.mcgill.ca/

SprintRay — https://sprintray.com

ICOMS 2023 – https://www.iaoms.org/education/icoms-2023-vancouver/

Good Night, and Good Luck — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433383/

KLS Martin (Promo Code: EOSSummer2023) — https://www.klsmartin.com/

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 — [e-mail]

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059