The Full Arch Podcast

YOU are the Captain!

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Aaron Miller discusses the mindset shifts that help clinicians grow beyond limiting beliefs, improve surgical efficiency, and take greater ownership of their outcomes in full-arch dentistry. Using examples from zygomatic implant cases, patient management, and practice operations, Dr. Miller explains why doctors must learn to lead with intention, direct the treatment experience, and continuously refine their systems both inside and outside the operatory. The episode also explores accountability, team leadership, and the role ownership plays in long-term success. Key Insights  🔹 You Are the Captain – Why taking ownership of outcomes is essential for growth as a clinician and leader 🔹 Efficiency Is Intentional – How planning, preparation, and system improvements can create better surgical experiences for everyone involved 🔹 Challenging Limiting Beliefs – Why expanding your mindset can unlock new opportunities for clinical and professional growth 🎧 Listen to Episode 173: YOU are the Captain! to hear how ownership, leadership, and intentional improvement can help you become a more effective full-arch clinician on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.  Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.

TFAP encore: Fake It Till You BECOME it - The Mental Hurdles We ALL Have in Full Arch

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt takes a deep dive into the mental challenges of performing full-arch implant cases. Whether new to AOX or a seasoned provider, confidence isn't always guaranteed. From overcoming imposter syndrome to developing a growth mindset, this episode explores what it truly takes to believe in yourself and build the skillset to back it up. Key Highlights 1️⃣ Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – Why even experienced clinicians battle self-doubt and how to push past it. 2️⃣ Mindset Shifts for Success – The role of mental resilience, preparation, and repetition in mastering full-arch cases. 3️⃣ Lessons from Experience & Mentorship – Why confidence is built over time and how learning from past cases and mentors accelerates growth. 🎧 Tune in to Episode 108 of #TheFullArchPodcast and learn how to break through mental barriers to perform at your best. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or our website at thefullarchpodcast.com. Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.

Learning AOX on a Yacht!? Dr. Simon Oh Joins TFAP

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Simoh Oh to discuss advanced AOX treatment planning, remote anchorage techniques, and how clinicians can expand their treatment options to handle more complex cases with confidence. Dr. Oh shares his approach to maximizing the maxilla, the philosophy behind Full Arch Masters, and why understanding more treatment pathways can help clinicians solve problems without immediately turning to the most invasive solutions. The conversation also explores mentorship, continuing education, and the impact of ORCA's humanitarian work in Guatemala. Key Insights 🔹 Expanding Treatment Options – Why mastering additional techniques helps clinicians treat more complex cases confidently 🔹 Maximizing the Maxilla – How remote anchorage and strategic treatment planning create more predictable solutions 🔹 Education With Purpose – Why mentorship and continuous learning remain essential for AOX growth 🎧 Listen to Episode 171: Learning AOX on a Yacht! with Dr. Simoh Oh to hear how expanding your options can help you treat more patients confidently on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.  Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.

Mentorship in AOX with Dr. Joseph Zaino

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Joseph Zaino to discuss mentorship, surgical growth, and the learning curve behind AOX dentistry. The episode explores how repetition, systems, efficiency, and mentorship help clinicians transition from general dentistry into full-arch implantology with greater confidence and consistency. Dr. Zaino shares his experience onboarding into SPG, learning AOX workflows, improving surgical efficiency, and building confidence through hands-on mentorship and repetition. The conversation also dives into surgical systems, workflow refinement, prosthetic considerations, continuing education, and why mastering the fundamentals matters before chasing advanced techniques. Key Insights: 🔹 Mentorship Accelerates Growth – Why guidance from experienced clinicians helps shorten the AOX learning curve 🔹 Efficiency Comes From Repetition – How small workflow improvements create major long-term progress in surgery 🔹 Fundamentals Build Confidence – Why mastering the basics is critical before moving into more advanced AOX procedures 🎧 Listen to Episode 170: Mentorship in AOX with Dr. Joseph Zaino to hear how mentorship, repetition, and systems help clinicians grow more confidently in full-arch dentistry on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.  Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.

TFAP Encore: Tackling Burnout and Tough Conversations with Dr.Kyle Stanley

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Kyle Stanley to discuss burnout, complications, difficult patient conversations, and the mental pressure behind full-arch dentistry. The episode explores how communication, boundaries, and sustainable growth play a major role in long-term success as a clinician. Dr. Stanley shares insights on managing expectations, handling complications, avoiding burnout, and why taking care of yourself outside the practice directly impacts performance inside it. The conversation also dives into patient psychology and the emotional realities many dentists experience but rarely talk about. Key Insights: 🔹 Burnout in Dentistry – How exhaustion, pressure, and constant stress affect long-term performance and fulfillment 🔹 Expectations & Communication – Why setting clear expectations early helps prevent bigger problems later 🔹 Sustainable Growth – How healthier boundaries and intentional growth lead to longer-lasting success in dentistry 🎧 Listen to Episode 169: Tackling Burnout and Tough Conversations with Dr. Kyle Stanley to hear how better communication, healthier boundaries, and sustainable growth can help dentists thrive long-term on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.  Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.

Gaining Mastery in AOX and Digital Transition with Dr. Kyle Hargis

Vegas Baby and Why GPs MUST Start Placing Implants!

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt shares insights from his time at Thrive Live in Las Vegas, where he delivered a lecture focused on the role of implants in general dentistry. Speaking to a room of primarily general dentists, he breaks down why implants should no longer be seen as a specialty procedure and why more GPs need to start bringing this treatment in-house. The episode explores the current state of implant dentistry, highlighting how few GPs in the U.S. are placing implants despite it being one of the fastest-growing sectors in dentistry. Dr. Vorholt also dives into the business side of implants, explaining how referrals impact case acceptance, revenue, and overall practice value and why keeping procedures in-house can significantly change outcomes. Key Insights: 🔹 Implants Drive Growth – Why implant dentistry is growing faster than the rest of the industry and becoming a larger share of total revenue 🔹 Referrals Limit Opportunity – How sending patients out reduces case acceptance and leads to lost revenue 🔹 In-House Increases Value – Why keeping implant procedures inside the practice improves both income and long-term practice valuation 🎧 Listen to Episode 167: Vegas Baby and Why GPs MUST Start Placing Implants to hear how bringing implants in-house can increase case acceptance, revenue, and practice growth on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.  Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.

Avoramaxxing at SPG!!

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Alex Sharp is joined by Daniel Bessonov, CEO of Avora, to explore how AI is transforming dental workflows and patient care. With a background in software and voice technology, Danny shares how his path into dentistry led to building tools that remove friction and improve efficiency in daily practice. The conversation breaks down how AI can handle documentation and repetitive tasks, allowing clinicians to focus on patient connection and care. They also highlight why technology alone isn't enough, and how clear systems and defined processes make tools like Avora truly effective. Key Insights: 🔹 AI as a Support System – How automation removes administrative burden so clinicians can focus on patient relationships and care 🔹 Frameworks Drive Results – Why clear systems and defined processes are essential to making technology effective 🔹 Measure to Improve – How tracking performance and feedback creates a faster path to growth and consistency 🎧 Listen to Episode 166: Avoramaxxing at SPG to hear how combining AI with strong systems can enhance patient experience and performance on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.  Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.

Leveraging Mentorship For Better Patient Outcomes

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Kiefer Schmidt is joined by Dr. Derek Williams and Dr. Grady Gores to discuss the role of mentorship in accelerating growth in full-arch dentistry. Drawing from their own experiences transitioning from dental school into clinical practice, they break down what effective mentorship actually looks like and why it plays a critical role in building confidence and competence early on. The conversation explores the gap between promised mentorship and real support, highlighting how consistent feedback, preparation, and access to experienced clinicians can dramatically shorten the learning curve. They also dive into the importance of ownership, removing ego, and actively seeking feedback—showing how doctors who grow the fastest are the ones who take responsibility for their outcomes and fully engage in the process. Key Insights: Mentorship That Works – Why real mentorship goes beyond promises and requires consistency, access, and real-time feedback Ownership Drives Growth – How taking responsibility and removing ego accelerates clinical improvement Learning Through Community – How shared experiences, feedback, and collaboration help compress the learning curve 🎧 Listen to Episode 165: Leveraging Mentorship for Better Patient Outcomes to hear how mentorship, ownership, and feedback can accelerate your growth in full-arch dentistry on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.  Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.

Dr. Alex Sharp on the DSO Doom Cycle

The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026 In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt is joined by Dr. Alex Sharp to unpack what's really happening inside today's DSO landscape and why many organizations are starting to feel the pressure. Coming off a recent leadership conference, Alex shares key insights on growth, debt, and operational challenges shaping the industry. The conversation challenges the idea that slow growth is normal in dentistry. Alex explains how specialization, strong systems, and focusing on bottlenecks have allowed SPG to outperform traditional models—while highlighting the growing opportunity in implant dentistry and the importance of differentiation. Key Insights 🔹 The DSO Doom Cycle – Why overpaying, under-integrating, and relying on outdated growth models is putting major organizations under pressure 🔹 Breaking the Growth Ceiling – How focusing on systems, bottlenecks, and specialization can unlock performance beyond industry norms 🔹 Competing vs. Differentiating – Why most practices stay stuck in competition—and how shifting your model creates real leverage 🎧 Listen to Episode 164: Alex Sharp on the DSO Doom Cycle to hear how shifting your model and focusing on the right levers can unlock real growth on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.  Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.