Everyday Oral Surgery

Office anesthesia can be incredibly challenging for oral surgeons, and finding a way to make patients more comfortable and still is a game-changer. Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Stucki is joined by Dr. Andy Baber to discuss office anesthesia, particularly using sevoflurane and the LMA technique. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guest’s career, his anesthesia technique, a breakdown of his anesthesia process, the pros and cons of it, and more. We delve into the cost of this kind of an...

Excellence in orthognathic surgery is built not only on technical skill, but also on preparation, repeatable systems, and thoughtful choices at every stage of care. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes Dr. Brian Kinard, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and associate professor at UAB, to discuss the training and habits that have influenced his approach to jaw surgery. They explore how focused mentorship, evidence-based refinements, and consistent workflows can i...

Cost can dominate an implant consultation unless patients understand how treatment could change their lives. In this third installment of the Implant Treatment Coordinator series, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Roger Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group, to explore how a trained implant treatment coordinator (ITC) can build value without pressure or a technical sales pitch. They discuss how clear roles, thoughtful questions, benefit-focused communication, proactive objection management, ...

Right now, every other headline seems to be about AI, but what should oral surgeons actually be paying attention to? In this episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Matt Dreyer, founder and CEO of ToothNote.ai, to explore where AI is today and how it can be used more effectively in practice. Matt explains why these tools are advancing so quickly, where they can add real value in clinical documentation, patient communication, marketing, and insurance appeals...

Welcome to another segment of the ‘Know Your Drugs’ series on Everyday Oral Surgery! Today, Drs. Jake and Grant Stucki are discussing fentanyl. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what fentanyl is and what it does, its advantages, common uses, and more! We delve into the dosage of fentanyl before discussing how much more comfortable fentanyl makes patients feel. We even touch on potential fentanyl contraindications, how surgeons can treat respiratory depression caused by fentanyl, and why surgeo...