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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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August 17, 2026Episode 37755 min

Midface Trauma Pearls: Nasal, NOE, and Frontal Sinus Fractures (with Drs. Andrew Jenzer & Rishad Shaikh)

Facial trauma presents unique challenges, requiring a thorough understanding of anatomy, careful surgical planning, and sound clinical judgment. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Dr. Andrew Jenzer and Dr. Rishad Shaikh to discuss the diagnosis and management of nasal, naso-orbito-ethmoid (NOE), and frontal sinus fractures. They begin by discussing the assessment and treatment of nasal fractures and the best techniques for successful reductions. They cover NOE fractures, common mechanisms of injury, fracture classification, surgical planning, transnasal wiring, thermoplastic stent techniques, and repair of the medial canthal tendon. They also examine the evaluation and management of frontal sinus fractures, the role of the nasofrontal outflow tract, and when obliteration or cranialization is necessary. Tune in to hear surgical pearls of wisdom and expert advice for managing some of the most complex injuries encountered in oral and maxillofacial surgery.Key Points From This Episode:Meet Dr. Rishad Shaikh and hear about his career in facial trauma.Review of the anatomy and clinical examination of nasal fractures.When nasal fractures should be repaired and how to reduce revision rates.Hear tips for a successful nasal fracture reduction and postoperative care.Understand how to classify and evaluate naso-orbito-ethmoid (NOE) fractures.Find out the common causes of NOE fractures that Drs. Jenzer and Shaikh see.Explore techniques for repairing NOE fractures and identifying the medial canthal tendon.Uncover how to secure a thermoplastic stent when managing complex NOE fractures.Discover how frontal sinus fractures are assessed and what the best treatment is. Tips for managing facial trauma and knowing when to seek help or transfer patients.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Rishad Shaikh – https://ofsinstitute.com/rishad-shaikh/Dr. Rishad Shaikh – rshaikh_omfs@icloud.comOral Facial Surgery Institute – https://ofsinstitute.com/Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer Dr. Andrew Jenzer – andrew.jenzer@gmail.comOral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – https://www.amazon.com/Oral-Board-Review-Maxillofacial-Surgery/dp/3030488799Everyday 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

August 10, 2026Episode 37638 min

The Hidden Cost of Being a Surgeon: What Exposure to Suffering Does to Us (by Dr. Grant Stucki)

In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki discusses something many oral and maxillofacial surgeons experience but rarely talk about: the emotional weight of caring for patients who are in pain, injured, or facing life-changing diagnoses. He explores how repeated exposure to trauma can lead to compassion fatigue, emotional detachment, and secondary traumatic stress, with effects that often extend beyond the workplace into personal relationships. Dr. Stucki also examines the concept of moral injury, describing what happens when surgeons know the right course of action but feel constrained by the realities of the healthcare system. While emotional distancing can be a necessary way to stay focused during difficult cases, he explains that it can gradually develop into cynicism if left unaddressed. Throughout the episode, he encourages surgeons to move beyond the culture of simply "pushing through," recognize the emotional challenges of the profession, and seek support through honest conversations and connection.Key Points From This Episode:What listeners can expect from today’s episode with Dr. Stucki.He unpacks some research findings closely related to today’s topic of discussion.What makes emotional distancing dangerous to practitioners. Dr. Stucki breaks down compassion fatigue and its effects on practitioners. He looks at another important concept: secondary traumatic stress.How the concept of second victim syndrome works and why it matters.Different experiences surgeons may have after facing serious complications.A classic burnout domain and protective mechanism: depersonalization.Suffering a moral injury: functioning in a broken system. Dr. Stucki explains some of the recurring long-term changes that show up in practitioners. Why this conversation is important. Honest questions practitioners should be asking.He shares steps practitioners can take to bring healing to the healers. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:‘Second Victim Syndrome Among Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review of Interventions and Outcomes’ – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12145115/‘From Moral Injury Vulnerability to Protective Equity: The Voyage Every Surgeon Must Take’ – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39692009/‘Moral injury: An unspoken burden of transplant surgery’ – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39159721/‘Surgeons’ Emotional Experience of Their Everyday Practice - A Qualitative Study’ – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4657990/‘Surgeon Burnout and Relationships: A Missing Component in the Ongoing Conversation’ – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11803599/Jim Rohn — https://www.jimrohn.com/ Rachel Hollis — https://msrachelhollis.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

August 3, 2026Episode 37547 min

PRF & Exparel®: The Modern OMS Playbook for Better Healing (with Dr. Anish Gupta)

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has become an increasingly popular tool in oral surgery, but what is the best way to incorporate it into your practice? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Anish Gupta back to the podcast to discuss how PRF can enhance procedures ranging from third molar extraction to ridge preservation, sinus lifts, and bone grafting. Rather than presenting it as a cure-all, Dr. Gupta explains where PRF offers meaningful benefits, from improving soft tissue healing and creating easier-to-handle "sticky bone" to reducing post-operative concerns and simplifying graft placement. He also shares practical advice on implementation, equipment, team training, and protocol development. The conversation concludes with a discussion of liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®) and its role in supporting opioid-free pain management after surgery. Tune in for practical insights to help refine your surgical workflow and patient care!Key Points From This Episode:=Introduction to platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and how it differs from platelet-rich plasma (PRP).Using PRF for third molars and extraction sockets.Creating "sticky bone” with PRF to improve graft handling and stability.Where PRF helps most, like soft tissue healing, and why it isn't a cure-all.Dr. Gupta’s PRF approach to third molar extraction and ridge preservation.How PRF reduces post-op concerns.Why patients and staff respond positively to PRF.Incorporating PRF into third molar surgery protocols.Why Dr. Gupta moved away from routine chlorhexidine use.Using StellaLife® alongside PRF to support post-op recovery.Practical tips for implementing PRF in a surgical practice.Emerging PRF applications and future directions.Resources for learning how to implement PRF and training your team.Using Exparel® to support opioid-free pain management.Setting realistic expectations for PRF and Exparel® outcomes.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Gupta Oral Surgeon | Lyon Dental Implants And Oral Surgery — https://lyondentalimplants.com/dr-guptaDr. Gupta Email — guptanish@gmail.comStellaLife® VEGA® Oral Care Spearmint Rinse — stellalife.com/products/stellalife-vega-oral-care-sprearmint-rinseDr. Richard J. Miron, DDS, MSc, PhD - IAOCI — https://www.iaoci.com/iaoci-annual-congress/dr-richard-j-miron-dds-msc-phd/Exparel® — https://www.exparel.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

July 27, 2026Episode 37438 min

From OMS to Cosmetic Surgery: Finding Success, with Dr. Jon Perenack

What does it take to carve out a career that’s both technically demanding and personally fulfilling? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Dr. Jon Perenack to discuss the path that led him from oral and maxillofacial surgery training in Canada and Louisiana to building one of the country’s leading facial cosmetic surgery practices. Dr. Perenack talks about the mentors who shaped his career, how unexpected events created new opportunities, and why he ultimately chose to leave academia for private practice. He shares his philosophy on surgical excellence, the importance of continuous learning, and what it takes to build a successful cosmetic practice. Finally, Dr. Perenack explains how creativity, teaching, and family have helped build his life both inside and outside the operating room. Tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Find out how Dr. Perenack’s training and fellowship led him into facial cosmetic surgery.Hear how Hurricane Katrina unexpectedly changed the course of his career.Dr. Perenack offers advice for OMS residents interested in cosmetic surgery.Explore why facial cosmetic surgery creates a unique patient experience.Discover which habits Dr. Perenack thinks every OMS surgeon should practice.How loupes, ergonomics, and the right equipment can benefit your surgical career.Learn where early-career cosmetic surgeons can gain career experience.He shares how painting and creativity influence life outside the operating room.The one surgical instrument Dr. Perenack says transformed his practice.His advice on family, perspective, and making the most of time with your children.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Jon Perenack – https://www.drperenack.com/Dr. Jon Perenack on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjonperenackDr. Jon Perenack on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drjonperenackBefore and After Gallery: Dr. Jon Perenack – https://www.drperenack.com/before-after-galleriesWilliamson Cosmetic Center & Perenack Aesthetic Surgery – https://www.williamsoncosmeticcenter.com/The LigaSure™ – https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthcare-professionals/products/surgical-energy/vessel-sealing/ligasure-technology.htmlBALANCE ADVANCE Microsurgery Chair – https://www.brumaba.com/operating-chairs/operation-and-microsurgery-chair-balance-advance/American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) – https://aaoms.org/The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) – https://cosmeticsurgery.org/Your Friends & Neighbors – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30459041/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

July 20, 2026Episode 37348 min

Salivary Gland Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment (with Dr. Hayley Vatcher, Oral Medicine Specialist)

Dry mouth is more than an inconvenience. It can affect eating, speaking, sleeping, oral health, and overall quality of life, but identifying the cause isn't always straightforward. In this episode, Dr. Hayley Vatcher, an Oral Medicine Specialist, joins Dr. Grant Stucki to explain how oral surgeons can better recognize, diagnose, and manage salivary gland disorders. She clarifies the difference between xerostomia (subjective dryness) and true salivary hypofunction (clinical dryness), outlines a practical diagnostic approach, and discusses the many factors that can reduce salivary flow, from medications and radiation therapy to autoimmune conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome. Dr. Vatcher also reviews current treatment options, including lifestyle modifications, prescription medications, and salivary gland therapies, while sharing promising research into regenerative treatments that may one day restore salivary function rather than simply relieve symptoms. Discover practical strategies that can help improve care for patients living with salivary gland dysfunction.Key Points From This Episode:Today’s guest and topic: Dr. Hayley Vatcher discusses salivary gland disorders.Why saliva is essential for oral health and quality of life.Common causes of dry mouth and salivary gland dysfunction.A practical approach to evaluating patients with dry mouth.Identifying xerostomia (subjective dryness) vs. true salivary hypofunction (clinical dryness).Measuring salivary flow to guide diagnosis and treatment.First-line lifestyle changes and over-the-counter treatment options.When to prescribe medications to stimulate salivary flow.Managing medication-induced dry mouth with physicians.Radiation and chemo-related dry mouth and promising regenerative therapies.Causes and treatment of hypersalivation and how to identify it.How Sjögren's syndrome and other autoimmune diseases can cause dry mouth.Diagnosing Sjögren's syndrome with clinical testing and biopsy.Treatment strategies that reduce oral complications for patients with Sjögren's syndrome.What the evidence says about mouth taping for dry mouth.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Hayley Vatcher — https://www.charlestonoralandfacialsurgery.com/hayley-vatcherDr. Hayley Vatcher on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvatcher/ Dr. Hayley Vatcher on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dr.hayleyvatcher/Dr. Hayley Vatcher Email — hvatcher@gmail.comCharleston Oral and Facial Surgery — https://www.charlestonoralandfacialsurgery.com/TheraBreath Dry Mouth Lozenges — https://www.therabreath.com/collections/lozenges-gumAquoral Spray — https://aquoralspray.com/Biotène — https://www.biotene.com/Salivea — https://www.salivea.com/Colgate PreviDent — https://www.colgate.com/en-us/previdentClinpro Tooth Crème — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K5HV1HOBoka — https://www.boka.com/Cevimeline — https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cevimeline-oral-route/description/drg-20062661Pilocarpine — https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/pilocarpine-oral-route/description/drg-20065496Dr. Michael T. Brennan, DDS, MHS — https://school.wakehealth.edu/faculty/b/michael-t-brennanEveryday 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

July 13, 2026Episode 37245 min

Practical Applications of AI in Everyday Oral Surgery, with Dr. Anish Gupta

During this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Dr. Anish Gupta, a private practitioner based in Michigan, to discuss the practical applications of AI in oral surgery. To start, they discuss how AI can support practitioners with medical compliance by streamlining the note-taking and documentation process. Next, they discuss the value of automation and how AI can support efficiency and time-saving. They also explore patient sign-off for real-time recording and why it’s important for practitioners to understand that AI is not accurate 100% of the time, as well as how to work around this reality. Dr. Gupta shares how he uses AI in other areas of his life to help save time and tend to tedious tasks. More broadly, this conversation explores the value of AI and how to begin to find the areas where it can make life easier for you. Key Points From This Episode:How Dr. Gupta built his career in oral surgery and how he first became interested in AI. Leveraging AI for note taking and documentation. Why automation is so valuable to Dr. Gupta’s practice. How he approaches patient sign-off for AI recordings.Understanding that AI is not accurate 100% of the time. Other time-saving uses of AI.AI for tracking progress and trends in dental surgery. Time-savers Dr. Gupta uses AI and generative AI for in other areas of his life. Why it is advisable to experiment with AI. Dr. Gupta’s book recommendation: The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher. How learning the guitar might have improved his hand skills. The role of exercise and stretching in supporting his work.Why he uses a 150 to extract tooth number 4. A series he keeps revisiting: Ted Lasso. The Jefferson quote he lives by. A tip for your parenting journey. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Lyon Dental Implants — https://lyondentalimplants.com/ Lyon Dental Implants Email — lyondentalimplants@gmail.com Lyon Dental Implants Cellphone — 248-895-1451 Kubo Surgical — https://www.kubosurgical.com/ Abridge AI — https://www.abridge.com/ Plaud AI — https://www.plaud.ai/ Overjet AI — https://www.overjet.com/ Denti AI — https://www.denti.ai/ Oryx Dental Software — https://www.oryxdental.com/ Carestack — https://carestack.com/ Dentiq — https://www.dentiqsolution.com/ Blue Sky Bio — https://blueskybio.com/ Implant Concierge — https://implantconcierge.com/ Canva — https://www.canva.com/ Claude — https://claude.ai/ The Next Conversation — https://www.amazon.com/Next-Conversation-Argue-Less-Talk/dp/0593718720 The Jefferson Fisher Podcast — https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/podcast Ted Lasso — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/ 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

July 6, 2026Episode 37124 min

Orthognathic Surgery, Rhinoplasty, and Facial Asymmetry with Dr. Derek Steinbacher

The best surgical outcomes often come from seeing beyond a single specialty. In this episode, Dr. Derek Steinbacher joins Dr. Grant Stucki to share insights from a career that has spanned oral surgery, plastic surgery, craniofacial surgery, academic leadership at Yale, and private practice ownership. Dr. Steinbacher reflects on the transition from academia to private practice and explains what it takes to build a successful orthognathic surgery practice in today’s surgical landscape. The conversation explores the growing role of ambulatory surgery centers, the connection between orthognathic surgery and rhinoplasty, and why surgeons should think beyond occlusion by considering facial aesthetics, airway function, and overall facial balance during treatment planning. He also shares valuable advice for residents and young surgeons on developing expertise, staying curious, and learning from others. Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation on advancing surgical practice and thinking more holistically about patient care.Key Points From This Episode:Dr. Derek Steinbacher's path through oral surgery and plastic surgery training.The biggest differences between academic surgery and private practice.What it takes to build and grow a successful orthognathic surgery practice.The benefits of performing orthognathic surgery in ambulatory surgery centers.Key considerations when performing orthognathic surgery in outpatient settings.The close relationship between orthognathic surgery, rhinoplasty, and facial aesthetics.How surgeons can balance occlusion, function, and aesthetics when planning treatment.Approaches to treating facial asymmetry and condylar hyperplasia cases.Common challenges surgeons face when managing complex orthognathic cases.Advice for residents building expertise in orthognathic surgery and clinical practice.Rapid-fire questions about favorite books, TV shows, and life outside surgery.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Derek Steinbacher on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@dr.dereksteinbacher8638Dr. Derek Steinbacher on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/Dereksteinbacher/Dr. Derek Steinbacher Email — info@dereksteinbacher.com Dr. Derek Steinbacher Phone — 203-453-6635Aesthetic Orthognathic Surgery and Rhinoplasty — https://www.amazon.com/Aesthetic-Orthognathic-Surgery-Rhinoplasty-Steinbacher/dp/1119186978Autobiography of a Face — https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Face-Thirtieth-Anniversary-Grealy/dp/006328863XTruth & Beauty: A Friendship — https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Beauty-Friendship-Ann-Patchett/dp/0060572159A Fire in His Soul: Van Gogh, Paris, and the Making of an Artist — https://www.amazon.com/Fire-His-Soul-Making-Artist/dp/1639368450Beef — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_1Everyday 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

June 29, 2026Episode 37041 min

The 5 Pillars of Referral Retention: Building Lifelong Relationships with Your Referring Dentists (with Dr. Vic Martel)

Most practices focus on winning referrals, but very few think seriously about keeping them. That gap is where long-term growth is either built or lost. Joining us to explore this topic is Dr. Vic Martel, a General Dentist who has supported countless other Doctors to open and run their practices. Listen as we unpack the five pillars together and explore how you can eliminate the hurdles that sometimes keep your strongest referral relationships from becoming truly enduring partnerships, from elevating patient experiences to ensuring every interaction reinforces trust to building intentional, human communication that keeps relationships active rather than passive. We also dig into what it really means to make your best referrers feel valued, why consistent appreciation matters more than ego or self-promotion, and how even subtle gaps in how you present or position yourself can weaken otherwise strong connections. Along the way, we explore the role of education in strengthening referrals, how “hospitality” translates into clinical relationships, and the practical systems that help you sustain consistency over time rather than relying on goodwill alone.Key Points From This Episode:Why retaining referrals is just as important as getting them. Unpacking the non-negotiable need for outstanding patient experiences.A strategy for maintaining personal communication with referrals.How to make your really good referrals feel extra special.Why appreciation is more important than ego. An example of what isn’t good enough when it comes to selling yourself. What to educate your referrals on and how to do it. Understanding how to show ‘hospitality’ in the context of dentistry. How to appreciate your referrals and show it. Practical tips to keep connections alive. Leveraging systems to create consistency in your referral base.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Vic Martel Email — martelvic@gmail.com Dr. Vic Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-fagd-91431922/ Unreasonable Hospitality — https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/ Giftology — https://giftologygroup.com/ Beyond Giftology — https://giftologygroup.com/beyondgiftology/ The Ritz Carlton Effect (The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company) — https://www.amazon.ca/New-Gold-Standard-Leadership-Ritz-Carlton/dp/0071548335 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

June 22, 2026Episode 36947 min

Mastering the X-Guide Implant System Workflow to Achieve GreaterAccuracy (with Dr. Dexter Mattox)

How can dynamic navigation make implant placement faster, more accurate, and easier to integrate into a same-day workflow? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki and co-host Dr. Jake Stucki are joined by Dr. Dexter Mattox to discuss how Dr. Mattox uses the X-Guide implant system in his oral surgery practice. Dr. Mattox shares why he adopted X-Guide after opening his own practice, how it supports his goal of faster patient intake and treatment, and why guided implant placement has become a routine part of his workflow. He also breaks down the basic concept of dynamic navigation, how the system tracks the patient and handpiece in real time, and how this compares with freehand, static guided, and robotic implant placement. Dr. Mattox walks through his patient preparation process, the power of cone beam computed tomography scans, drill calibration, assistant training, and what is needed for same-day treatments. They also discuss the costs of using the system, intraoral scanning, sedation, patient acceptance, and the importance of team buy-in for making the technology work. Tune in to learn how dynamic navigation can improve implant workflows, support accuracy, and deliver more efficient surgery with Dr. Dexter Mattox.Key Points From This Episode:Why and how Dr. Mattox implemented X-Guide as a routine part of his implant workflow.Explore why guided implant placement can offer greater accuracy than freehand surgery.Learn about dynamic navigation and how X-Guide uses patient and handpiece tracking. Hear how different handpieces and drills can be calibrated for the X-Guide workflow.What happens when a patient arrives for an implant consultation and same-day treatment.How he uses X-Guide during tooth extraction, osteotomy preparation, and implant placement.Understand how the system can support better ergonomics during implant surgery.Find out what the X-Guide screen shows while controlling angulation, position, and depth.Unpack what surgeons should consider before purchasing the X-Guide system.Insights into how patients respond to navigated implant surgery and guided surgery fees.Overview of the challenges that could occur when using the X-Guide system. Uncover why team commitment is essential when implementing X-Guide.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Dexter Mattox – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextermattox/Dr. Dexter Mattox Email: dextermattox@gmail.comX-Guide: https://x-navtech.com/about-x-guide/X-Nav Technologies: https://x-navtech.com/NaviDent: https://www.claronav.com/navident/If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies – https://www.amazon.com/Anyone-Builds-Everyone-Dies-Superhuman/dp/0316595640Dr. Jake Stucki: https://www.southglennmoderndentistry.com/meet-our-team/team-member.jake-stucki-staff-id-45490/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

June 15, 2026Episode 36852 min

From Manager to COO: The 10 Essential Skills of Elite Office Managers(with Dr. Roger Levin)

What would change in an oral surgery practice if the office manager truly ran every non-clinical part of the business? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki is once again joined by Dr. Roger Levin, CEO of Levin Group, for the final episode in their series on office managers as chief operating officers and their role in improving practice management. Dr. Levin revisits why surgeons need to delegate more effectively and why office managers should be trained to lead the practice's operations. He also breaks down key areas office managers need to master, the value of clear communication, the need for financial understanding, the importance of adaptability and consistency, and how stronger one-to-one relationships can improve team performance. They also discuss the patient experience, customer service, goal setting, progressive discipline, and why surgeons should not be the ones managing every staff issue. Dr. Levin provides insight into how a stronger office manager can protect practice growth, reduce stress for surgeons, and create a better environment for both team members and patients. Tune in to learn how office managers can step into a stronger leadership role and help oral surgery practices run more effectively with Dr. Roger Levin.Key Points From This Episode:Discover why office managers should function as a CEO in oral surgery practices.Learn how surgeons can use a scoring system to evaluate office manager performance.Explore why clear and direct communication matters between surgeons and team members.Why managers need to drive vision and keep the team aligned with long-term goals.How financial understanding helps managers monitor performance and identify opportunities.Uncover why adaptability is essential when practices face changes or new challenges.Examine why consistency in leadership and communication strengthens the whole team.Hear how one-to-one relationships help managers learn what motivates team members.Find out about the qualities that office managers need to be successful leaders. Assess how office managers can train the team to create a stronger patient experience.Unpack why practice goals should be written down, measured, and reviewed weekly.Final takeaways on how surgeons coach their office managers into stronger leaders.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Roger Levin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/Dr. Roger Levin email — rlevinconf@levingroup.comLevin Group: https://levingroup.com/Fierce Conversations: https://www.amazon.com/Fierce-Conversations-Achieving-Success-Conversation/dp/0425193373/Unreasonable Hospitality: https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573Everyday 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

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