The Full Arch Podcast

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Derek Williams to unpack why soft skills — communication, curiosity, and empathy — matter just as much as clinical precision. They discuss how curiosity creates connection, why great leaders listen before they teach, and how a team that understands why they do what they do builds more trust, loyalty, and revenue. Key Highlights: 🔹 Hard Skills Start the Conversation, Soft Skills Close It – Technical ability builds credibility, but curiosity builds connection. 🔹 Curiosity Builds Trust – Asking better questions earns honest answers and stronger relationships. 🔹 Teach the "Why" – When your team understands purpose, they communicate with confidence and conviction. 🎧 Listen to Episode 143: Hard vs Soft Skills — Why Curiosity Builds Trust (And Revenue) to learn how curiosity and empathy can turn communication into conversion. 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.

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt a dental assistant at Santa Barbara Dental, to discuss the evolving role of dental assistants in full-arch dentistry. They explore how clinical preparation, procedural knowledge, and team coordination contribute to a more efficient surgical workflow. From learning implant components to anticipating the surgeon's next steps, the conversation highlights how initiative, repetition, and a deeper understanding of the full-arch process can help dental assistants become more effective members of the clinical team. Key Highlights 🔹 Beyond Traditional Chairside Assisting – How understanding the full-arch procedure allows dental assistants to contribute beyond passing instruments and supporting the doctor. 🔹 Anticipation Improves Efficiency – Why preparing materials, understanding each surgical step, and anticipating the doctor's needs can reduce interruptions and improve workflow. 🔹 Building a Stronger Clinical Team – How structured training, repetition, and team coordination help create a more confident and efficient full-arch practice. 🎧 Listen to Episode 193: Dr. Vorholt Invites His Dental Assistant to TFAP! to hear how developing knowledgeable and proactive dental assistants can strengthen clinical workflows and support better full-arch practice operations 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.

Interested in learning more about AOX dental implants? Join our upcoming webinar on the 20th to discover more. Register here: https://spgdentalimplants.com/landingpage/aox-webinar In this exciting episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt welcomes Dr. Keifer, an emerging talent in Full Arch dentistry, to discuss his journey and the upcoming launch of the new SPG office. Dr. Keifer shares his experiences, challenges, and growth as he transitioned from dental school to specializing in surgery and implants. Key Highlights: Starting Out in Dentistry: Dr. Keifer reflects on his early inspirations to pursue surgery and implant dentistry and his initial steps in the field. Gaining Experience in Unique Environments: From dental school to working as a prison dentist, Dr. Keifer describes how his diverse experiences shaped his skill set and prepared him for Full Arch. The Path to SPG: The episode covers the valuable training, continuing education, and hands-on experience that helped Dr. Keifer establish a foundation in Full Arch procedures before the SPG office opening. 🎧 Tune in now to get inspired by Dr. Keifer's journey and hear how he's preparing for this exciting new chapter with the SPG team. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media, our website at https://thefullarchpodcast.com, or submit your questions through our form here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.

Interested in learning more about AOX dental implants? Join our upcoming webinar on the 20th to discover more. Register here: https://spgdentalimplants.com/landingpage/aox-webinar In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Kyle Lim of Power Dental Group to discuss how the right instruments can improve clinical workflows and why implant dentists should take a more intentional approach to their armamentarium. They explore the problems with traditional instrumentation, the value of investing in quality tools, and how listening to clinicians can lead to better solutions for everyday surgical challenges. Key Highlights 🔹 Choose Instruments That Work for You – Understand why your armamentarium should reflect your clinical needs and support a more efficient workflow. 🔹 Question the Status Quo – Discover how identifying everyday frustrations can lead to better instrumentation and practical innovation. 🔹 Invest in Quality and Purpose – Learn why reliable tools and thoughtful instrument selection matter beyond the initial purchase price. 🎧 Listen to Episode 191: Taking Pride in Your Armamentarium with Power Dental Group's Kyle Lim to hear how intentional instrument selection and continuous innovation can help improve your workflow and elevate your approach to implant dentistry. 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.

Interested in learning more about AOX dental implants? Join our upcoming webinar on the 20th to discover more. Register here: https://spgdentalimplants.com/landingpage/aox-webinar In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Brady Huang to discuss his journey into implant dentistry, the mentorship that shaped his career, and his recent achievement of becoming an ABOI diplomate. They explore the value of hands-on training, clinical case documentation, continuing education, and mentorship in developing a strong foundation in implant dentistry. Dr. Huang also shares his perspective on professional growth and giving back through teaching and surgical mentorship. Key Highlights 🔹 The Impact of Mentorship – Discover how the right mentor and clinical environment can shape your career in implant dentistry. 🔹 Prepare for the Next Milestone – Learn why documenting cases early and staying organized can help you work toward professional credentials. 🔹 Keep Learning and Giving Back – Understand why becoming a diplomate is a milestone, not the end of learning, and how teaching can help you contribute to the next generation of implant dentists. 🎧 Listen to Episode 190: Newly Minted Diplomate Dr. Brady Huang Joins TFAP to hear how mentorship, hands-on experience, and continued learning can help you grow as an implant dentist and build a lasting career. 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.