The Full Arch Podcast

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Alex Sharp sits down with longtime friend Dr. PeyRay to discuss their different paths into full-arch dentistry and what led them to pursue this growing area of implant dentistry. Dr. Pey Ray shares how he built his own curriculum through intentional education, applied what he learned directly to his cases, and used photographs and case tracking to honestly evaluate his clinical work. They also discuss the importance of mentorship, knowing your clinical limits, focusing on the work you enjoy, and gradually expanding your skill set. Key Highlights 🔹 Build Your Own Curriculum – Seek out educators for what they do best, then put that knowledge into practice instead of relying on a single path of education. 🔹 Study Your Own Work – Documenting cases, tracking failures, and reviewing your results can reveal where your clinical skills need to grow. 🔹 Know When to Say No – Focusing on the area of dentistry you want to pursue can create the space to develop deeper expertise and take on more advanced cases. 🎧 Listen to Episode 187: TFAP SPG x Dr. PeyRay Crossover to hear how intentional learning, self-assessment, and focused growth can shape your journey in full-arch 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.

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt continues his conversation with Dr. Jonah Lee on the future of implant dentistry and how dentists can prepare for a more implant-focused career. They discuss the growing role of general dentists in implant dentistry, the importance of proper training and mentorship, and why clinicians don't need to know every possible complication before they begin. The conversation also explores how dental schools can better prepare students through CBCT, treatment planning, guided surgery, and restorative education. Key Highlights 🔹 Build the Right Foundation – Understand CBCT, treatment planning, biology, guided surgery, and restorative components before advancing. 🔹 Know When to Ask for Help – You don't need every answer before starting, but you do need access to experienced mentors when complications arise. 🔹 Keep Learning as Dentistry Evolves – Stay current with new techniques and technology instead of relying on outdated treatment paradigms. 🎧 Listen to Episode 185: Jonah Lee and the Dental School Implant Study Club: Come Prepared with Questions, Ep. 2 to hear Dr. Steven Vorholt and Dr. Jonah Lee discuss the future of implant dentistry and how dentists can prepare for it 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.

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Jonah Lee to discuss the Dental School Implant Study Club and how dental students can begin building their foundation in implant dentistry early. They explore the value of hands-on learning, mentorship, and coming prepared with the right questions. The conversation also highlights why mastering the fundamentals is essential before moving into more advanced implant and full-arch procedures. Key Highlights 🔹 Start Building Your Implant Foundation Early – Learn why students can benefit from exploring implant dentistry before graduation. 🔹 Come Prepared With Questions – Discover how asking better questions can make mentorship and clinical learning more valuable. 🔹 Seek Out Hands-On Experience – Explore how practical exposure can help future clinicians build confidence and develop their skills. For future implant dentists, learning early, asking questions, and getting hands-on experience can make a difference. 🎧 Listen to Episode 185: Jonah Lee and the Dental School Implant Study Club: Come Prepared with Questions, Ep. 1 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.

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt welcomes back Matt Krieger, better known as ArchGHOST, for a conversation about his return to the AOX space and what he has been working on since stepping away from regular content creation. Matt shares how ArchGHOST has evolved and what is next for his education platform, including new content and upcoming courses. The conversation also explores the lessons that come with experience, managing complex full-arch cases, and how a clinician's approach can continue to evolve over time. Key Highlights 🔹 Experience Changes Your Perspective – Years of performing full-arch cases can reshape how clinicians approach challenges, manage complications, and make decisions under pressure. 🔹 Lessons From Experience – The conversation explores how performing thousands of arches can shape a clinician's mindset, decision-making, and approach to difficult cases. 🔹 Evolving Your Clinical Approach – Hear how experience, continued learning, and conversations with other surgeons can influence how clinicians approach complex and higher-risk patients. 🎧 Listen to Episode 184: The ArchGHOST is back! Matt Krieger's return to the AOX Zeitgeist to hear Matt's perspective on clinical growth, complex cases, and the next chapter of ArchGHOST 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.

This episode of The Full Arch Podcast, we continue the conversation with Dr. Derek Williams and Dr. Taylor Anderson following Dr. Aaron Miller's mentorship visit to Taylor's practice. This time, the discussion gets into the practical changes that helped Taylor improve his All-on-X surgical efficiency. Together, they break down how standardization, assembly-line thinking, team communication, and intentional planning can reduce unnecessary movement and create a more predictable surgical workflow. The conversation also explores the habits clinicians should build early, where efficiency can be improved without compromising clinical outcomes, and how mentorship can reveal opportunities that are difficult to see on your own. Key Highlights 🔹 Standardize the Procedure – Learn how creating a consistent sequence for implants, instruments, and surgical steps can reduce decision-making and improve efficiency. 🔹 Build a More Efficient Team – Discover how clear communication and consistency help your assistants anticipate what comes next and keep the procedure moving. 🔹 Efficiency Without Cutting Corners – Explore how clinicians can become faster while maintaining strong clinical outcomes by focusing on what matters most during surgery. 🎧 Listen to Episode 183: AOX Mentorship & Efficiency Tips, Ep. 2 to hear how standardization, teamwork, and mentorship can help clinicians build a more efficient and predictable All-on-X workflow 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.