Everyday Oral Surgery

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Andrew Jenzer, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a focus on perioperative medicine, delves into pulmonary physiology and pathology. He breaks down common pulmonary issues, explaining the intricacies of applied physiology and oxygen management. Listeners will learn about pulmonary function tests, the risks of asthma, and effective treatments for bronchospasms. Dr. Jenzer also discusses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and essential insights on managing pulmonary embolisms, making it a must-listen for medical professionals.

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 understanding of what this change means for the future of dental surgery. After Dr. Dan explains why he’s so passionate about oral and maxillofacial surgery, he then details which patients are suitable for dental implants, common surgical challenges and how to overcome them, innovations worth noting from the past 18 months, and his graft-to-implant placement process. We also explore the paradigm shifts that have recently occurred in the industry, how successful mandibular fibula reconstructions generally are, how guided-operations systems will lead us to a better future, and everything you need to know about navigating implant failure.  Key Points From This Episode:A warm welcome to today’s returning guest, Dr. Dan Hammer. Why Dr. Dan is so passionate about oral and maxillofacial surgery.Assessing which patients are suitable for dental implants. Surgical challenges and other things to be aware of in mandibular fibula reconstructions. Recent changes in surgical trends, and current innovations worth noting. The time Dr. Dan takes between the graft and the implant placement. The tissue level of the implants that he uses.  Exploring the success rate of mandibular fibula reconstructions.Navigating implant failure. How Dr. Dan spends his downtime. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Save 35% on my favourite instruments - KLS MartinDr. Dan Hammer on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hammer-488809167/ Dr. Dan Hammer on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drdanhammer Dr. Dan Hammer on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/dan.hammer.31  Naval Medical Center San Diego — https://sandiego.tricare.mil/ University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry — https://dental.pacific.edu/dental Uniformed Services University — https://www.usuhs.edu/  ‘Episode 83: Dan Hammer’ — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/9631043-dr-dan-hammer-experience-as-a-single-degree-fellowship-trained-head-and-neck-surgeon-in-the-armed-forces.mp3 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713 KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/  KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs 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 —

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 relationships with your implant reps, how in-office visits build trust, big clients versus small clients, and working with traveling specialists. We even delve into the importance of communication between surgeons and implant reps before Ronald encourages surgeons to be open with their reps and lean on them. Finally, we are reminded that this relationship is mutually beneficial and should be maximized at all times! To hear all this and be inspired to keep a positive mindset, press play now!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today’s guest, Ronald Poe. A brief overview of Ronald’s current career and previous bodybuilding career. The benefits of cold plunging and why Ronald loves it. How to create good relationships with implant reps as a dental surgeon. Why Ronald does lots of in-office visits and the importance of building trust with reps. How he handles a lack of referrals from surgeons. The big corporate clients Ronald works with and how that differs from smaller clients. How an implant rep can help traveling specialists. The importance of constant communication between surgeon and implant rep. Why Ronald wants surgeons to be open with and lean on their reps. Our guest answers our rapid-fire questions and shares some advice about mindset. Quotes:“There’s a lot of value [implant reps] can bring to the table if we can partner up.” — Ronald Poe [0:09:34]“At Straumann, we have so many tools for practice growth.” — Ronald Poe [0:12:21]“There are so many different things that a rep can actually help a practice with.” — Ronald Poe [0:27:13]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Save 35% on my favourite instruments - KLS MartinRonald Poe on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-poe-35876344/Ronald Poe on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ronaldepoe/Ronald Poe Email Address — ronald.poe@straumann.comRonald Poe Phone — 901 286 7161Straumann Group — https://www.straumann.com/group/za/en/home.htmlKLS Martin Stucki Faves List —KLS Martin Discount Code — StuckiFavs Email KLS Martin — usa@klsmartin.comKLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/The Infinite Game — https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350XBetter Call Saul — https://www.netflix.com/title/80021955Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Sur

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 patients are struggling with this condition and advising them on how to manage it. Starting with more conservative approaches, we explore different methods of dealing with Burning Mouth and reducing the symptoms, including nutritional and supplementary care, topical solutions, and more. Dr. Vatcher also breaks down key research into causes, management, and more. Thanks for listening in! Key Points From This Episode:Welcome to Oral Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hayley Vatcher.Defining Burning Mouth Syndrome, also referred to as Complex Oral Sensitivity Disorder (COSD).Neuropathic aspects of Burning Mouth Syndrome.How it is managed without surgery.Why Burning Mouth Syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion.Ruling out the possibility of a vitamin deficiency instead of COSD.Why something that soothes an ordinary mouth will burn someone with COSD.The patient experiences of burning sensations elsewhere on the body or the skin.Treatment options for patients suffering with this condition.Why practitioners regularly start with a more conservative approach to treatment.Optimizing vitamin intake as a supplementary treatment. Noting that the symptoms are not visible to the eye within the mouth. Why the condition is most common in post-menopausal women. The possibility of whether other medicines can cause Burning Mouth. What has led to the lack of surgical intervention for this condition.Historical data that has shown a Vitamin B Complex to reduce symptoms.Research into different nutritional solutions. Why many of these patients have often already seen three to four other practitioners.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Save 35% on my favourite instruments - KLS MartinKLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/KLS Martin Promo Code — StuckiFavsKLS Martin Email — usa@klsmartin.comDr. Hayley Vatcher on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvatcher/Dr. Hayley Vatcher Email — drvatcher@coafs.comAcademy of Orofacial Pain — https://aaop.org/Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Review and Update — https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jop.12101American Academy of Oral Medicine — https://www.aaom.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 — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

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 of anesthesia and sedation. We then dive into a discussion on the various techniques for doing throat packs, and hear our thoughts on navigating patients or patient groups who are high-risk or have severe gag reflexes. Tune in for a deep dive into throat packs with Dr. Ben Hechler.Key Points From This Episode:His thoughts on the topic of throat packs.Categories in which you would use throat packs.He explains what a definitive airway is.When he would not use throat packs. Throat packs for local anesthesia and sedation.We discuss the various techniques for doing throat packs.Our thoughts on using gauze versus the sponge. Patient demographics where using a throat pack is unadvisable (or high risk). How to approach patients who have severe gag reflexes. Last-minute book or movie recommendations from Dr. Hechler. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Save 35% on my favourite instruments - KLS MartinDr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/ KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/Suits — https://www.netflix.com/za/title/70195800 Trolls — https://www.dreamworks.com/trolls Elemental — https://www.pixar.com/elementalTurning Red — https://www.pixar.com/turning-red Coco — https://www.pixar.com/feature-films/coco Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse/umc.cmc.2zphwshxw2ejh2znevhod0u01 Sing 2 — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/sing-2/umc.cmc.590s95h5e9b3mmn5fdt38m15c Puss in Boots 2 — https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/puss-in-boots-the-last-wishBoss Baby — https://www.netflix.com/za/title/80146758  Kung Fu Panda — https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/kung-fu-panda 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 —

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 Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Ben Hechler, to get to the bottom of Articaine’s safety by unpacking a few studies that were published in the last five years.  Our first study denotes that on an absolute scale, Articaine is not riskier to use than Lidocaine, and Dr. Ben explains why he agrees wholeheartedly. We also discuss anesthetic efficiency and discover that, once again, there is little to separate Articaine and Lidocaine. To end, both our host and guest detail how they use Articaine in their practices and Dr. Ben explains why every oral surgeon should be embracing Articaine instead of running away from it.Key Points From This Episode:Why we’ve chosen to speak about Articaine and we dive into our first case study. Dr. Ben explains what he likes about the study in question.How there’s no definitive proof that Articaine causes paralysis more than Lidocaine. The second article that we discuss explores anesthetic efficiency. How Articaine is slightly more effective than Lidocaine (within certain parameters).The way Doctors Ben and Grant use Articaine in their practices. Why Articaine should be embraced by all oral surgeons. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Ben Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/   ‘Does the Use of Articaine Increase the Risk of Hypesthesia in Lower Third Molar Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32976834/  ‘Anesthetic Efficiency of Articaine Versus Lidocaine in the Extraction of Lower Third Molars: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review’ — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30267700/ 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

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 more is Dr. Dean DeLuke, an oral maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Richmond, Virginia, and a professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry. In today’s episode, Dr. DeLuke highlights the importance of being well-organized, doing regular emergency drills, empowering your staff as vital members of your team, building relationships with your local emergency response team, and more. For tips to enhance your in-office anesthesia safety, skills, administration, and monitoring, tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Outlining the purpose of in-office anesthesia evaluations.New regulations in the anesthesia space, including quarterly mock emergency drills.Tips for preparing your team for an in-office anesthesia evaluation.Guidelines for organizing your emergency drug kit.Common anesthesia mistakes and how to avoid them.Practical resources and recommendations for surgeons doing daily anesthetics.Challenges presented by GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs and how to navigate them.Responding to anesthesia complications related to obesity and other comorbidities.Recommended reads, things to watch, and more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Dean DeLuke — https://dentistry.vcu.edu/contacts/profile/dean-deluke/Dr. Dean DeLuke on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-deluke-631b1b19/Dr. Dean DeLuke Email — dmdeluke@vcu.eduOMSNIC — https://www.omsnic.com/American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) — https://myoms.org/Dr. Robert C. Bosack — https://www.bosack.net/Carl Hiaasen — https://carlhiaasen.com/Bad Monkey — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AP2VR8WThe In-Between — https://www.amazon.com/dp/059349993XEveryday 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/

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, he unpacks why communicating with a pathologist is key as a dental practitioner and explains why he recommends a two-week washout process. We discuss diagnosis preferences and dive into immediate and ongoing treatment strategies, the role of dermatology, and more. The conversation also touches on anti-inflammatory diets, drug-induced reactions and waiting periods, and much more. Tune in today to hear insights from an expert in dental pathology. Key Points From This Episode:Introducing Dr. Paras Patel, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist. His introduction to dentistry with a focus on pathology and clinical disease.Defining lichenoid mucositis.Common causes of lichenoid mucositis and its relationship with autoimmune disease.Why communication with pathologists is key. Recommendations for performing the biopsy. Why it is important to make sure you have an adequate amount of connective tissue.When to prepare samples for immunofluorescence.Why it is important to have a two-week wash-out process.Why Dr. Patel’s preference is to give a definitive diagnosis. How to treat lichenoid mucositis.Why he recommends that patients change their visits to three to four times a year. Removing irritations as part of a patient’s prognosis.Understanding that dermatology might need to be involved.Why it’s important to look for dissimilar areas when you are biopsying a patient. A multi-focal precancerous disease process: pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis.The role of an anti-inflammatory diet.Drug-induced reactions and the time period necessary for medication to be effective.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Paras Patel — https://www.linkedin.com/in/paras-patel-6023a7a1/Dr. Paras Patel Email — oraldiagnosticsdfw@gmail.comDr. Paras Patel Phone Number — 806-535-5859ProPath — https://www.propath.com/Sonic Healthcare — https://www.sonichealthcare.com/Tom’s of Maine Children’s Silly Strawberry — https://www.tomsofmaine.com/products/oral-care/childrens-toothpaste/silly-strawberryEveryday 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

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 the rest of the body. You’ll hear about Dr. Lee’s book and its intended audiences, bad bacteria, and the risk that inflammation and infection pose during surgery. We discuss testing prior to operating, why disease prevention is extra important when a patient has implants, and how diet and nutrition impact inflammation. Our discussion also touches on the appropriate number of incisions, why it is essential to understand that insurers are not clinically qualified, and much more. Thanks for joining us! Key Points From This Episode:Introducing this episode’s guest, Dr. Katie Lee, a General Dentist practicing in Denver, Colorado. Her book, Saved by the Mouth, and the audience it is intended for. Mitigating inflammation by improving oral health.The relationship between bad bacteria and MMPA. The risk that inflammation and infection pose during surgery. How providers can support patients to protect them during the process.Why she encourages clinicians to use bacteria testing, with a preference for IL6 Gene Mutation Test.Why disease prevention is extra important when there are implants.Making sure that a patient starts at the lowest level of inflammation possible.The role of diet in causing inflammation and what you can do to prevent it.Why it is so important to understand that insurance companies are not clinicians. The relationship between incisions and infection. Why Dr. Lee would do oral DNA tests, vitamin readings, and SRP prior to surgery. Her coaching work with clinicians helping them to integrate these practices. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Katie McCann Lee — https://katieleedds.com/Dr. Katie Lee on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieleedds/Dr. Katie Lee on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/katieleedds/Dr. Katie Lee Email — katie@katieleedds.comSaved by the Mouth — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL7QZF9Everyday 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

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 Sachs. Tuning in, you’ll hear about what inspired Jonathan to get into health care, how he got involved in WUWTA, what they do, their mission, what the acronym stands for, and how they enhance patient communication. We even delve into the two-way communication they have created between patient and doctor before Jonathan explains the process of recording videos to explain procedures and pre and post-operative care. Finally, Jonathan tells us how you can get started with WUWTA. Thanks for listening in!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today’s guest, Jonathan Sachs. Jonathan tells us about how his ill family members inspired him to get involved in health care. How he became the CEO of WUWTA, what they do, and what the acronym stands for. How WUWTA enhances patient communication. Why they use patient testimonials, where they record physician videos, and their animations.How WUWTA fosters two-way communication between patient and doctor. How to get started with WUWTA as a physician and how they are leveraging AI. How many videos they make on average, how long recording takes, and how long they are.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jonathan Sachs — https://jonathansachs.net/Jonathan Sachs Email — jsachs@wuwta.comJonathan Sachs on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachs-jonathan/Jonathan Sachs on X — https://twitter.com/jonathansachsJonathan Sachs Phone — 415-585-4695WUWTA — https://getwuwta.com/WUWTA Address — 435 Pacific Ave, Ste 350, San Francisco, CA 94133WUWTA Phone — 855-507-2753KLS 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