In residency, we all have the opportunity to present things to others, but how do we go about articulating what we want to say logically and coherently? Joining us today is Dr. Michael Miloro, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago. He is here to share some power tips for presenting in lectures, starting with the importance of presentations for a resident’s development, before explaining why the way you present is just as important as what you’re presenting. Then, we examine the importance of detailed preparation, the role of passion in captivating presentations, how to hold the audience’s attention, how to lean on humor, and the best practices for preparing presentation slides. We also unpack the power of storytelling and how to start telling impactful stories, how to prepare for a presentation on the day, how to approach Q&A sessions, how to keep the audience engaged, and how to improve your overall presentation skills. To end, Dr. Miloro carefully explains the rules around privacy and patient information in presentations, and he shares the books and TV shows that currently hold his attention.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Michael Miloro’s initial thoughts on presenting and its importance for residents.
• Why a presentation is more than the information you deliver, but also how you deliver it.
• The importance of preparation, where passion fits in, and holding an audience’s attention.
• How to add humor to your presentations: Let your personality shine through.
• The best practices for preparing presentation slides.
• Advice for overcoming nervousness, fear, and imposter syndrome.
• Why teaching is also a learning platform.
• The power of storytelling and how to tell impactful stories.
• How to prepare the venue, your body, and your mind.
• The best approach to Q&A sessions and how to keep the audience engaged.
• How residents can improve their presentations and presentation skills.
• Online resources, hand gestures, pauses, and mobility versus standing still.
• Unpacking effective privacy protocols and the rules around patient information.
• A Massacre in Mexico, Squid Game, Seinfeld, The White Lotus, and The Sopranos.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Michael Miloro on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmiloro/

University of Illinois Chicago | College of Dentistry — https://dentistry.uic.edu/

Northwestern Memorial Hospital — https://www.nm.org/

A Massacre in Mexico — https://www.amazon.com/Massacre-Mexico-Missing-Forty-Three-Students/dp/1788731484

Squid Game — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10919420/

The White Lotus — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13406094/

Seinfeld — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098904/

The Sopranos — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098904/

F1: The Movie — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594/

Superman — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everyda

Welcome back to part three of our hematology series here at Every Day Oral Surgery! Today, Drs. Andrew Jenzer and Maxwell Lloyd join Dr. Stucki to discuss all things leukemia. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the different kinds of leukemia, how we differentiate between them, symptoms of leukemia, and so much more! We delve into specific characteristics of acute myelogenous leukemia and how to avoid leukocytosis before discussing the role chemotherapy plays in treating different types of leukemia and the two different kinds of transplants these patients can have. We go on to discuss chronic myelogenous leukemia, the different phases associated with it, how chemotherapeutic medications may affect oral surgery procedures, how acute lymphocytic leukemia differs from other forms of leukemia, and how it’s treated. Lastly, we dive into the most common kind of leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the staging and prognosis of it, and so much more. This episode is jam-packed with important information that you don’t want to miss out on, so be sure to press play now and tune in for the next episode!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Maxwell Lloyd.
• A breakdown of some of the vocabulary doctors use in hematological care.
• What leukemia is and how we classify what kind of leukemia a patient has.
• Some general characteristics of all kinds of leukemia.
• Dr. Jenzer breaks down the characteristics of myeloid leukemia.
• What leukocytosis is, why it’s so dangerous, and how we prevent it.
• How doctors treat AML (acute myelogenous leukemia).
• Using chemotherapy to treat leukemia and why it isn’t enough on its own.
• The differences between autologous and allogeneic transplants.
• Breaking down CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia) and its phases.
• What ALL (acute lymphocytic leukemia) is and treatment options for it.
• We dive into the most common form of leukemia, CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia).
• Some important things to know about BTK inhibitors.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/usa/en/author/3920767/jenzer-andrew-clark

Dr. Maxwell Lloyd Google Scholar — https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=D0agka0AAAAJ&hl

Sr. Louis OMFS Review — https://stlomfsreview.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 — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

People skills are often written off in patient care as less important or easier to master when they’re actually the most difficult skills to master and when done correctly, are the most profitable! Today, we are joined by coach and talent advisor Kathie Lumbard to discuss people skills in patient care. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Kathie’s career, why soft skills aren’t actually soft, how today’s methods of communication have led to mistrust, and more! We delve into some ways a team can improve trust before discussing how to create a feedback-safe environment for your team. Kathie goes on to share some powerful takeaways that can improve people skills, from using people’s names to giving constructive feedback. We even talk about Straumann Group, what they do, and where Kathie fits into the equation. Finally, our guest answers our rapid-fire questions. You don’t want to miss this episode, so be sure to tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A warm welcome to today’s guest, Kathie Lumbard.
• A brief history of Kathie’s background and what she does now.
• Why soft skills are not soft and the two drivers of behavior.
• How the nature of our communication has affected trust.
• She shares some tips to improve trust within a team.
• How to foster a safe environment for people to give feedback.
• The power of morning huddles, using people’s names, and operational awareness.
• Kathie talks about what Straumann Group does and why they’re unique.
• As always, we end off with some rapid-fire questions for Kathie.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Kathie Lumbard on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathie-lumbard-emba-40371338/

Kathie Lumbard Email Address — kathie.lumbard@straumann.com

Straumann Group Enterprise Solutions — https://www.straumann.com/group/en/enterprise-solutions.html

The Future is Faster Than You Think — https://www.amazon.co.za/Future-Faster-Than-You-Think/dp/1982109661

The Let Them Theory — https://www.amazon.co.za/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1401971369

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 — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

Maintaining full-scope skills in busy group practice takes more than just surgical expertise; it takes teamwork, vision, and smart systems. In this episode, Dr. Samir Singh and Dr. Alexander Faigen share how they’ve built a thriving oral and maxillofacial surgery group practice while continuing to perform full-scope procedures. They talk about their career paths, daily workflows, and their collaborative culture. We explore how they’ve grown their orthognathic surgery caseload, how they coordinate treatments, and run their operating rooms. They also touch on full-mouth rehab cases and the planning that goes into them. As usual, we end with some rapid-fire questions and hear final thoughts from our guests. Whether you’re building a group practice or refining your current one, this episode is for you!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming today’s guests, Dr. Samir Singh and Dr. Alexander Faigen.
• A brief history of our guests’ career, their practice, and what their days look like.
• How they have managed to maintain their full-scope skills in their busy careers.
• Their relationships with their associates and the incredible camaraderie in the practice.
• How they’ve managed to build their orthognathic surgery caseload.
• Planning and coordinating their treatments and how their operating rooms are run.
• What their cases look like in the realm of full-mouth rehabilitation.
• Our guests answer some rapid-fire questions.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Samir Singh on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-singh-dmd-facs-b762b568/

Dr. Samir Singh Email — ssingh@nposa.com

Dr. Samir Singh on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ssingh_dmd_facs/

Dr. Alexander Faigen on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-faigen-dmd-81647a61/

Dr. Alexander Faigen Email — afaigen@nposa.com

Dr. Alexander Faigen on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/pghoms/

North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery — https://www.northpittsburghoralsurgery.com/

North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/northpittsburghoralsurgery/

North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/northpittsburghoralsurgery/

Never Split the Difference — https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805

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 — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

The bulk of an oral surgeon’s business comes from referrals by general dentists. However, not all referrals are the same, and many oral surgeons still don’t understand the power their referring doctors hold over their practices. Once again, we are joined by Dr. Roger Levin, the founder and CEO of Levin Group, Inc., and an internationally recognized writer, advisor, management consultant, and dental business visionary. Dr. Levin is here to walk us through a concept he had a hand in developing 41 years ago, starting with the definition of “referral sources”, their importance, and how they inform marketing protocols. Next, we learn about the burden of generating new referrals, how to classify referral sources, the ins and outs of A referrals, and how to replenish your A database. Dr. Levin also explains why you always need to treat your patients well, why we consider B referrals as the least-interesting category, how to rise above the biggest challenges posed by C referrals, and how to curate long-term goodwill among your referring doctors. We end with the missed opportunities and common mistakes made with D referrals, the costs of marketing across the four referral categories, and the best practices for approaching and generating new referrals.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Roger Levin describes referral sources and how they inform marketing protocols.
• Why the burden of generating referrals lies with the surgeon or surgical practice.
• A, B, C, D: How to classify referral sources.
• The ins and outs of A referring doctors and advice on how to replenish your A database.
• Where patients fit in, and why you always need to treat your patients well.
• Unpacking B referrals and why we consider this the least-interesting referral category.
• The biggest challenges with C referrals and how to rise above them.
• Long-term considerations for curating goodwill with referring doctors.
• How surgeons can be a general dentist’s gateway to improved services and technologies.
• Common mistakes made with D referrals and the opportunities that are often missed.
• The costs of referral marketing and how it differs across the four referral categories.
• Exploring the best practices for cold calling and approaching new referrals.
• Dr. Roger Levin’s final thoughts on referrals and referral marketing.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/

Levin Group, Inc. — https://levingroup.com/

Levin Group, Inc. on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@LevinGroupInc

American Association of Orthodontists — https://education.aaoinfo.org/

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 — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

Managing and growing a multi-office practice is no small feat. Today, we’re joined by returning guest, Dr. Roger Levin, Founder and CEO of Levin Group, to take a closer look at how to do it right with 10 tips for success in a multi-location setup. Dr. Levin begins by explaining the challenges of having a large and varied referral base. Then, we discover what oral surgeons can learn from orthodontists, marketing recommendations for multi-office practices, tracking and analysis difficulties, and debunking common cost and money-related myths. We also assess the best practices for communication, the importance of partner and stakeholder agreement, the necessity of consistent management performance analysis, and the importance of having adequate and efficient systems in place across multiple locations. Plus, Dr. Levin shares his thoughts on the curse of high IQ, what we can do to overcome it, and how the career stage of individual doctors affects the entire multi-office setup. Tune in for practical strategies to strengthen and scale your multi-location practice!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The challenges of having a large and varied referral base.
• Orthodontics as a leading economic indicator, and why this matters for oral surgeons.
• Marketing recommendations for multi-office practices.
• Why tracking and analysis get more difficult with more than two locations.
• Overheads, debunking common money-related myths, and the role of office managers.
• Best practices for improving communication in a multi-office setup.
• How agreeing with partners and stakeholders influences a practice’s effectiveness.
• Management performance analysis: staying on top of your KPIs.
• The importance of having efficient systems in place.
• Unpacking the curse of high IQ and how to avoid this particular pitfall.
• Reasons to pay attention to the career stages of each doctor at every location.
• The inevitability of failure and how to quickly realign.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/

Levin Group, Inc. — https://levingroup.com/

Levin Group, Inc. on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@LevinGroupInc

American Association of Orthodontists — https://education.aaoinfo.org/

How The Mighty Fall — https://www.jimcollins.com/books/how-the-mighty-fall.html

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 — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

What would you do if your patient suddenly lost consciousness or went into cardiac arrest mid-procedure? In this high-stakes episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki is joined by Drs. Andrew Jenzer and Elisa Hannan for a practical and insightful deep dive into managing medical emergencies in the office-based surgical setting. From syncope and seizures to bronchospasm, laryngospasm, and myocardial infarction (MI), they break down real-world scenarios, emergency algorithms, medication protocols, and critical decision points like when to activate emergency medical services (EMS). They also discuss nuances in pharmacology, airway management, and board prep strategies that can help you become a safer and more prepared surgeon. Whether you’re a resident studying for boards or a seasoned practitioner looking to refine your emergency response, this conversation is packed with actionable guidance and clinical advice. Tune in to sharpen your skills and ensure you're ready when every second counts!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why board prep should include emergency scenarios.
• Knowing when and why to activate EMS.
• Guidelines for managing vasovagal syncope effectively.
• Signs and symptoms for identifying high-risk patients for syncope.
• Tips for recognizing and treating bronchospasm.
• Pros and cons of IV versus IM epinephrine for emergencies.
• Breaking laryngospasm with proper technique and preventing it during sedation.
• Strategies for managing seizures and airway support.
• Differentiating seizure-like activity and the importance of ABCDEFG.
• Practical lessons from real-life seizure emergency stories.
• Understanding MI symptoms and ONAM updates.
• Why drugs like nitroglycerin and morphine require caution.
• Managing intraoperative hypo/hypertension and drug choices based on heart rate.
• Variable approaches to the three levels of hypoglycemia.
• How doing mock cases and boards makes you a better surgeon.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer

Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com

Dr. Elisa Hannan — https://www.avonomfs.com/elisa-b-hannan-dmd-md

Avon Oral, Facial, and Dental Implant Surgery — https://www.avonomfs.com/

Dr. Elisa Hannan on LinkedIn —https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-hannan-66ba1530a/

Dr. Elisa Hannan Email — ebhannan@gmail.com

St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review — https://stlomfsreview.com/

Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Study Guide for the Oral Boards — https://www.amazon.com/dp/3030488799

AAOMS Office Anesthesia Evaluation Manual — https://members.aaoms.org/PersonifyEbusiness/AAOMSStore/Product-Details/productId/1525502

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 —

Persistent dental pain without a clear cause can be one of the most frustrating challenges in oral surgery. In this episode, Dr. Hayley Vatcher, an Oral Medicine Specialist at Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery, unpacks the complexities of atypical odontalgia, also known as phantom tooth pain, persistent idiopathic dentoalveolar pain (PIDP), or persistent dentoalveolar pain disorder (PDPD). She explains how this neuropathic condition is often misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary dental procedures, and emphasizes the importance of identifying its characteristic features, such as constant, localized pain that persists despite normal imaging and testing. Dr. Vatcher walks through her diagnostic approach, treatment options, which range from tricyclic antidepressants to localized Botox injections, and how harnessing the power of neuroplasticity can help break the pain cycle. Tune in to learn how understanding this underrecognized condition can change outcomes and restore trust for patients living with chronic oral pain!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Exciting updates and announcements: upcoming book club and Everyday Oral Surgery blog.
• Today’s guest and topic: Dr. Hayley Vatcher discusses atypical odontalgia (AO).
• Additional terms for AO: persistent idiopathic dentoalveolar pain (PIDP) or persistent dentoalveolar pain disorder (PDPD).
• The definition of AO, PIDP, and PDPD: chronic oral pain without an identifiable cause.
• Why PIDP doesn’t respond to conventional dental treatments.
• How misdiagnosis of PIDP can lead to unnecessary procedures.
• Typical PIDP symptoms: constant, localized pain in one region of the mouth.
• Diagnosing PIDP: ruling out other causes like sinus issues, TMD, or trigeminal neuralgia.
• First-line treatment options, including tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants.
• The high success rate of localized Botox injections for targeted relief.
• Other treatment options, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and meditation.
• Benefits of topical compound rinses as a conservative treatment.
• Why Dr. Vatcher doesn’t recommend extractions and irreversible procedures for PIDP.
• Anatomy features and demographics that make you more likely to experience PIDP.
• Dr. Vatcher’s guide to using Botox treatment for PIDP patients.
• A breakdown of PIDP as a neuropathic pain condition.
• The important role of neuroplasticity in long-term pain relief and breaking the pain cycle.
• Helping patients feel heard and validated through proper diagnosis.
• Lifestyle tips for PIDP: anti-inflammatory diet, exercise, TMD-friendly foods, and more.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Hayley Vatcher — https://www.charlestonoralandfacialsurgery.com/hayley-vatcher

Dr. Hayley Vatcher on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvatcher/
Dr. Hayley Vatcher on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dr.hayleyvatcher/

Dr. Hayley Vatcher Email — hvatcher@gmail.com

Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery — https://www.charlestonoralandfacialsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Blog — https://everydayoralsurgery.blog/
The Dichotomy of Leadership — https://www.amazon.com/Dichotomy-Leadership-Balancing-Challenges-Ownership/dp/1250195772

Bell’s Oral and Facial Pain 7th Edition — http