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Part 1: Things That Can Cause Your Referral Marketing Program to Fail (with Dr. Roger Levin)
Everyday Oral Surgery
02/10/25 • 65 min
Referrals are the most important factor that influences the success of an oral surgeon’s practice. In today’s conversation, Dr. Roger Levin of the Levin Group comes back to discuss things that can cause your referral marketing program to fail, how to avoid those things, and what you can learn from them. Listening in, you’ll hear why every surgeon should work towards being the dominant surgeon in their area, the importance of depending on your fellow doctors, why you need to have at least 15 strategies in your referral marketing program, the danger of poor-quality strategies, why you need a professional relations coordinator, and so much more! We delve into how to stay motivated in your referral marketing program before discussing the power of delegation and sticking to what you do best. We even discuss the levels of referrals and why you cannot ignore your ‘Cs and Ds’, the importance of being likable as a surgeon, why your staff needs to be trained in customer service, and why a well-trained professional relations coordinator is imperative. To hear all this and more, be sure to tune in now and keep your eyes peeled for part two of this discussion!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Welcoming Dr. Roger Levin back to the show.
- Why every surgeon should try to become the dominant surgeon in their area.
- Recognizing your dependence on other doctors.
- How not having enough strategies can cause your referral marketing program to fail.
- The detrimental nature of poor-quality strategies.
- The importance of having a professional relations coordinator.
- How your marketing spend can be indicative of your success.
- Roger shares some tips to keep doctors motivated in their marketing program.
- The power of delegation and only doing what you do best.
- How ignoring your ‘Cs and Ds’ can cause referral marketing failure.
- Why you have to be likable and what that looks like.
- Having great front-desk dental staff that’s trained in customer service.
- What may happen to the practice without a well-trained professional relations coordinator.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/
Levin Group — https://levingroup.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 — [email protected]
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
My Experience of Being Diagnosed with Cancer in OMS Residency with Dr. Dan Tran
Everyday Oral Surgery
06/18/21 • 43 min
Until you show your patients that you care, it doesn’t matter to them how much you know; that is one of the biggest lessons that Dr. Dan Tran learned through his experience of being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer during his second-year residency. Another is that we never know how much time we have left on earth and it’s so important that we make time for the things and people we love. Although Dan has been living a close to normal life for the past three years thanks to a miracle drug he has been taking, it is unclear how long the power of the drug will last, and his future is very uncertain. As you’ll hear in today’s episode, Dan manages to stay positive amidst this uncertainty, and we can all learn a lot from his inspirational outlook, as well as his expertise as an oral surgeon and assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Dan ended up in the academic world, after always thinking he would work in private practice.
- Dan’s main focus at the moment, and what he loves about his work.
- The initial symptoms of the cancer that Dan was later diagnosed with.
- What finally encouraged Dan to get an MRI, and the first thing he thought when he got the results.
- Procedures that Dan underwent following his diagnosis.
- The medication that Dan has been taking for three years, and the uncertainty of his future.
- Lessons that Dan has learned through his cancer diagnosis, from both a doctor and patient perspective.
- How Dan balances the things that are important to him, knowing that he may not have long to live.
- A mentor of Dan’s who still hovers over him in his mind.
- Why working with computers and 3D printing throughout his life has helped Dan in his career.
- There are always a team of people behind any success story
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Considerations In Choosing a 4 vs 6 Year OMS Program
Everyday Oral Surgery
10/25/21 • 50 min
If you’ve made the (great) decision that you want to be an oral surgeon but you’re struggling to choose between the 4 year, 6 year, or the less common 5 year program, this episode is for you. My brother, Jake Stucki, and I chose different paths, and in today’s episode we talk you through the costs and benefits of the single versus dual degree options, and what these years of your life are likely to consist of. There is no one size fits all approach; don’t listen to anyone who tells you that one type of program is better than another! But it’s important to understand what you’re getting into, and there are a number of factors to take into consideration before you commit yourself to any program. After listening to today’s episode you’ll be well equipped with knowledge that will help you to make this decision, and if you’re still confused we’re just a phone call or an email away!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Who this episode is aimed at.
- The amount of time that you will spend on oral surgery when doing a 6 year (i.e. dual degree) program.
- Off-service time that is a part of the 4 year (i.e. single degree) OMS programs.
- Jake explains what a six year program generally consists of.
- Misconceptions about the 5 year program.
- Benefits of doing an internship year before medical school.
- Differences between the costs of 4 and 6 year programs.
- The value of moonlighting during medical school.
- Money making potential of the 4 versus 6 year degrees.
- Reasons to do a 6 year program.
- Variety between 6 years programs in the amount of general surgery that forms part of the degree.
- Our experience of general surgery residency.
- Why you should take into consideration the certification that you are going to receive before choosing your program.
- We share our thoughts on patients’ opinions of a 6 years versus 4 year program.
- Circumstances where having a 6 year degree may make your life easier.
- The split between 4 year and 6 year programs within the 100 accredited OMFS programs in the United States.
- My struggle to decide between a 4 and 6 year program.
- Unfortunate mentalities that people hold towards one degree or the other.
- Why you should find out how much practical experience you are going to get during the course of your degree before you enroll.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Jake Stucki Email — [email protected]
Dr. Steven Kupferman: Utilizing Remote Health Care Professionals To Run a Busy Practice
Everyday Oral Surgery
04/18/22 • 46 min
Today’s guest is an oral maxillofacial surgeon who has not only managed to build a thriving practice in one of the most competitive parts of the country but is also the co-founder and CEO of the innovative virtual medical assistant service, MedVA. Dr. Steven Kupferman dials in from Los Angeles to talk to us about the mindboggling potential to utilize remote health care professionals to run a busy practice. We hear all about the model of MedVA, what inspired its creation, and its benefits, as we reap the consequences of COVID and the Great Recession. Tune in to hear some great pieces of advice about everything from parenting to choosing the appropriate career avenue, and discover Dr. Kupferman’s secret to successful recruitment!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Steven Kupferman’s training background and current practice setup.
- Dr. Kupferman’s specialty areas.
- How he built a successful practice in Los Angeles, a notoriously competitive area.
- Dr. Kupferman’s secret to successful recruitments.
- What led him to found the virtual medical assistant service, MedVA.
- How to hire a remote assistant through MedVA.
- The lessons one learns through parenting.
- Dr. Kupferman’s interest in theater.
- Advice for choosing the appropriate career avenue.
- What Dr. Kupferman loves about oral surgery.
- Host, Dr. Grant Stucki’s regrets from his early days in oral surgery.
- Dr. Kupferman’s book recommendation: The Checklist Manifesto.
- Dr. Kupferman’s favorite instruments for various procedures.
- The mantra that keeps him energized!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Steven Kupferman on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-b-kupferman-dmd-md-facs-75927722/
Dr. Steven Kupferman Email — [email protected] / [email protected]
MedVA — https://medva.com/
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande — https://www.amazon.com/Checklist-Manifesto-How-Things-Right/dp/0312430000
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Dr. Solomon Poyourow: Power Tips to Starting a Practice from Scratch in a Big City
Everyday Oral Surgery
08/16/21 • 53 min
Starting your practice from nothing can be tough; you need to find clients, choose your location, and find a competent team, all while covering your costs and earning a profit. Here to help is our guest, Dr. Solomon Poyourow who has plenty of useful advice and key insights from establishing and running his practice for the past seven years. Tuning in you’ll hear some of the hard lessons that Solomon had to learn, like why it’s important to hire a good contractor and how quality disability coverage is crucial for oral surgeons. Solomon shares some of the biggest challenges he faced when he was starting out, like finding a competent team of staff that worked well together and learning about unsecured property tax. Later Solomon unpacks some of the challenges and benefits of sharing a practice with other partners, and why it really helps to mitigate risk when you first start your practice. Solomon shares some valuable tips for choosing your location and explains which specialists you want to see a high concentration of and why that bodes well for your oral surgery practice. We also hear some very useful details about the costs of running a practice and how to go about opening up a solo practice while doing work as an independent contractor. We loved having Solomon on the show and we are sure you’ll find the conversation as thought-provoking as we did. Join us today for an eye-opening conversation on what it takes to start up a practice from scratch!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest Dr. Solomon Poyourow.
- A quick summary of Dr. Poyourow’s training and surgical background.
- Some details on Dr. Poyourow’s current practice setup.
- Some of the lessons Dr. Poyourow has learned from starting his practice and acquiring a new practice.
- Why it’s important to hire a lawyer with at least 10 years of experience.
- Why you should invest in a good contractor when building or renovating your surgery and office space.
- Dr. Poyourow shares why finding a good team is so challenging.
- How unsecured property tax affects you when you start an oral surgery from scratch.
- Why a robust disability policy is so important for oral surgeons.
- The challenges and benefits of sharing your practice.
- Why Dr. Poyourow believes they should have decided to rent a bigger office space years ago instead of being determined to own their location.
- What type of specialists you should look out for, like prosthodontists and endodontists when choosing a location for your practice.
- Dr. Poyourow breaks down the expenses and overheads of running a practice.
- Dr. Poyourow shares his tips for starting a practice while doing work as an independent contractor.
- We get to know Dr. Poyourow a little better in our rapid-fire question round.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World — https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046
Helmut Zepf: X-tool — https://www.zepf-dental.com/en/aktuelles/xtool-instruments/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Dr. Solomon Poyourow: Pearls for Buying a Practice From a Retiring Surgeon
Everyday Oral Surgery
10/14/21 • 53 min
Today’s guest has had experience with both starting a practice from scratch and buying an already existing practice. In a previous Every Day Oral Surgery episode with Dr. Solomon Poyourow, we focused on the former, so today he is here to share the ins and outs of the latter. From the mindset that you should have when you enter into negotiations with the seller, through to what you can expect from the transition period, how to deal with contracts, and some of the major red flags to look out for when deciding whether you are going to do a deal, Solomon has valuable advice which will help to ensure that you don’t get taken advantage of, and which will make the process of acquiring an existing practice as smooth and painless as possible. Keep in mind that there’s a lot of deals out there, and you shouldn’t settle for anything that doesn’t feel right!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The practice that Solomon recently bought, and the unexpected surprises he was met with.
- Examples of the pro’s and con’s of keeping the previous owner involved once you buy a practice.
- How many sellers act after they have sold their practice.
- Recommendations for the transition period.
- Red flags that should make you think twice about buying a practice from someone.
- Why Solomon is in favor of a relatively short transition period.
- Issues that you may run into with staff when taking over a practice.
- Staff turnover that Solomon experienced when he bought his practice.
- The mindset that you should and shouldn’t have when you enter into a negotiation.
- Value that lies in talking to people about the deal that you’ve been offered.
- What to be weary of when starting a practice from scratch.
- The vital role played by front desk staff at a practice.
- Problems that surgeons who run boutique, cash practices are likely to run into when they try to sell.
- Solomon explains what the slowest part of the selling/buying process is.
- Challenges of recognizing red flags.
- How to convey the change in practice ownership to existing patients.
- Having staff members on your team is a key to success.
- The importance of not rushing.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059
Dr. Solomon Poyourow —
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
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 a Precedex solution after it’s been diluted. Our guest goes on to describe his treatment plan for post-surgery combatant patients, his thoughts on using beta blockers with ketamine, how he uses nitrous oxide as an adjunct to sedation, and how he approaches sedating patients who have kidney complications. To end, Dr. Mills thoroughly examines everything related to taking medication before surgery. Tune in for all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Dallen Mills explains the shelf life of a diluted Precedex solution.
- His go-to treatment for patients who wake up agitated from surgery.
- What he thinks about routinely using beta blockers with ketamine.
- How he deals with increased secretions of ketamine.
- The way Dr. Mills uses nitrous oxide in his daily operations.
- His protocol for treating patients with kidney failures and those on dialysis.
- Everything you need to know about taking medication prior to sedation.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dallen Mill on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallen-mill-055338/
Peak View Anesthesia — https://www.pvanesthesia.com/
‘The Pros and Cons of Precedex and Remifentanil, Plus a Dive into an Innovative Non-Pharmaceutical Approach (with Dr. Dallen Mill, MD Anesthesiologist)’ — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/14398433-the-pros-and-cons-of-precedex-and-remifentanil-plus-a-dive-into-an-innovative-non-pharmaceutical-approach-with-dr-dallen-mill-md-anesthesiologist.mp3
KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/
KLS Martin 35% Discount Code — StuckiFavs
Dr. Stucki’s KLS Martin Instrument List & Instruction Video — https://www.klsmartin.com/dr-stucki-instruments
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 — [email protected]
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Managing Sinus Communications: Tooth Removal and Buccal Fat Pad Repair Techniques (with Dr. Jake Stucki)
Everyday Oral Surgery
10/14/24 • 35 min
Buccal fat is currently trending in the world of cosmetic surgery, but it is an important feature of some dental surgeries too. During this episode, Dr. Jake Stucki joins the conversation again. Drawing on his experience as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, he shares his insights on using the buccal fat pad to close Oroantral Communications (OACs). Join us as we discuss the function of the buccal fat pad, and how it can be used to protect the maxilla while removing teeth in the sinus. Learn about preferred tools and techniques to address different causes of teeth moving into this space, and some of the factors to consider when choosing whether or not to use the buccal fat pad. In closing, Dr. Jake Stucki shares his advice for residents and doctors, before answering some rapid-fire questions. Thanks for listening.
Key Points From This Episode:
- What Dr. Jake Stucki is speaking about today: using the buccal fat pad to close OACs.
- Background on the buccal fat pad, where it is located, and why it is considered an axial flap.
- The function of the buccal fat pad in mastication: supporting the face contour and providing lubrication.
- Dr. Grant Stucki’s experiences where the third molars have been pushed into the Sinus.
- Which tool he considers most helpful for removing teeth in the sinus: Frazier Suction Tips.
- Two causes behind the tooth being pushed up and different techniques to address them.
- Using a finger to gently create an opening for dissection.
- Intraoral scans for cysts and sinus pathologies.
- Factors to consider when choosing whether or not to use the buccal fat pad including weight and pathologies.
- The importance of gaining a concept of patient history before operating.
- Why it is not usually necessary to include bone grafting or any other additional procedures.
- Dr. Jake Stucki’s tips for residents trying to make it through.
- Rapid fire questions pertaining to Dr. Jake Stucki’s life as a resident.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jake Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/
Frazier Suction Tips — https://busseinc.com/product/frazier-suction-tips/
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 — [email protected]
Dr. Curt Hayes: removing narcotics completely from practice, using EXPAREL, and experiences with building a practice from scratch
Everyday Oral Surgery
12/09/20 • 43 min
Building a practice is not something that’s taught in dentistry school. Instead, you need to dramatically expand your business skills to make a success of your new practice. Today we speak with Dr. Curt Hayes about how he built his practice from scratch and why he removed narcotics from his pain management strategy. We open our conversation by exploring Curt’s training and career, which includes caring for troops who were injured in Afghanistan. We then dive into what he did to build his practice, the challenges he needed to overcome, and his top learnings from opening a business. We then focus on what Curt did to grow his practice. He shares the value that business books have brought him and the importance of hiring the right people for the right jobs. We touch on how you can get referrals from engaging with your dentists in your area and how speaking with other carers can help you with your cases. A key theme in this episode, Curt highlights how uses alternative pain-relieving strategies while avoiding narcotics. After talking about the link between oral surgeries and opioid exposure, Curt gives listeners specifics about how he uses EXPAREL in his procedures. Near the end of the episode, we discuss how his approach to narcotics has impacted his sedation techniques and why you should separate yourself from your patient’s issues. Tune in for more insights into building a practice, the benefits of using EXPAREL, and removing narcotics from your procedures.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Curt Hayes.
- Exploring Curt’s training and many career highlights.
- Hear what Curt learned from treating injured soldiers coming out of Afghanistan.
- Details about Curt’s practice and what he spends the bulk of his time on.
- Overcoming the challenges of opening a private practice.
- The prairie dog problem; dealing with unexpected costs.
- Curts talks about how long it took to develop a steady stream of clients.
- How business books have helped guide Curt’s practice.
- Insights into how Curt built his customer base.
- The value of engaging with your local dentistry community.
- How Curt’s has changed his practice by using alternative pain management strategies.
- Why limiting your patient’s exposure to opioids is better for your community.
- Specifics on how Curtiuses EXPAREL.
- What led to Curt’s passion again using opioids in his practice.
- How Curt’s anti-narcotics approach has impacted his sedation techniques.
- What you feel matters: creating a practice that you’re proud of.
- Curt shares some final advice on continual learning and not being affected by your patient’s problems.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Ways to Enhance Patient Communication and Save Surgeon Time (with Jonathan Sachs, CEO of WUWTA)
Everyday Oral Surgery
11/13/23 • 25 min
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 — [email protected]
Jonathan Sachs on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachs-jonathan/
Jonathan Sachs on X — https://twitter.com/jonathansachs
Jonathan Sachs Phone — 415-585-4695
WUWTA — https://getwuwta.com/
WUWTA Address — 435 Pacific Ave, Ste 350, San Francisco, CA 94133
WUWTA Phone — 855-507-2753
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 — [email protected]
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
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Everyday Oral Surgery currently has 300 episodes available.
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The average episode length on Everyday Oral Surgery is 47 minutes.
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The first episode of Everyday Oral Surgery was released on Oct 9, 2020.
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