Dr. Rick Kapitan is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in cleft lip and palate surgery, orthognathic surgery, facial trauma repair, bone grafting, and dental implant reconstruction. As the Director of the Carolinas Center for Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Surgery and the Clinicians Implant Academy, Dr. Kapitan is a renowned speaker who provides extensive clinical instruction in surgery. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, he joins us to share his invaluable perspective on establishing a private cleft and craniofacial (CCF) practice. From obtaining the necessary training and experience to building a presence in a supportive community, Dr. Kapitan emphasizes the importance of providing holistic care. He also shares tips for finding mentorship, connecting with local mom groups, and letting your passion for your profession set you apart. If you’re looking for practical advice that can elevate your practice and professional journey, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field and gain actionable insights that will benefit your career and your patients. Tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An overview of Dr. Kapitan’s training and his current practice setup.
• Ingredients for establishing a private CCF as a single-degree surgeon.
• The personalized care and community resources that sets Dr. Kapitan’s practice apart.
• Advice for pursuing craniofacial mentorship without a medical degree.
• Reasons that Dr. Kapitan believes that passion is the biggest differentiator.
• The importance of taking ownership of your profession and providing holistic care.
• Why a strong community presence, particularly in mom groups, is crucial!
• What it looks like to offer a complete surgical care package.
• A special shoutout to one of Dr. Kapitan’s patients, Sarah Katherine.
• Recommended reads about work-life balance from today’s guest.
• How his faith serves him in his daily life and his oral surgery.
• Forceps that Dr. Kapitan uses to extract tooth number 12.
• What he’s watching right now and the quote he repeats most often.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Rick Kapitan on LinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/richard-kapitan-09115726

Dr. Rick Kapitan Email — rkapitan@mycenters.com
Dr. Rick Kapitan Phone — 704-620-1807

Clinicians Implant Academy — cia-implants.com

Carolinas Center for Cleft Lip, Palate & Craniofacial Surgery — mycenters.com/cleft-center 

El Paso Children's Hospital Cleftsymposium — elpasochildrens.org/cleftsymposium 

Ordering Your Private World — amazon.com/dp/0785288643

Masters of the Air — imdb.com/title/tt2640044/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — everydayoralsurgery.com 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059