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Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon
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Have you ever been talking with other surgeons about the way they do things in their practice and you heard something that helped you out? This podcast is meant to give you an insight into the way other surgeons do things and think about things. Sometimes small changes can make a big difference in your daily routine.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Mandible Fractures, Diagnosis to Treatment (with Dr. Andrew Jenzer)

    Managing mandible fractures requires more than textbook knowledge. It requires sound clinical judgment, careful evaluation, and an understanding of how treatment decisions impact outcomes. In this episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Andrew Jenzer, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, to continue their trauma series with an in-depth discussion on facial fractures. Dr. Jenzer breaks down the fundamentals that guide clinical decision-making, starting with how bone healing is influenced by fixation and mobility, and why minimizing movement is key to predictable outcomes. He walks through essential fracture terminology, zones of tension and compression, and the physical exam findings that should never be missed, including the importance of identifying a patient’s pre-injury occlusion. The conversation also explores imaging strategies, timing considerations, and how to approach treatment planning, from observation to closed reduction, or open reduction with internal fixation. Along the way, Dr. Jenzer shares practical insights, common pitfalls, and real-world considerations that go beyond textbook learning. This episode connects core principles to real-world surgical practice and offers a clear framework for approaching mandible fractures with confidence! Key Points From This Episode: Primary and secondary bone healing and how fixation affects outcomes.Why minimizing mobility improves fracture healing success.Mandible fracture terms: simple, compound, comminuted, green stick, and pathologic.Muscle-related fracture terms: favorable, unfavorable, horizontal, and vertical.Zones of tension and compression and their clinical relevance.Physical exam findings: loss of function, malocclusion, and nerve changes.The importance of identifying the patient’s pre-injury occlusion.Imaging and clinical considerations for a thorough evaluation.When to escalate patients to the ER for full trauma evaluation.Three treatment paths: observe, closed reduction, or open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF).How patient factors and compliance shape treatment decisions.Closed reduction and Maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) options: arch bars, intermaxillary fixation (IMF) screws, Minne Ties, bridal wire, manual stabilization, and hybrid systems.Navigating trade-offs between efficiency, stability, and patient comfort.The advantages of ORIF for stability and faster recovery.Evaluation and management of condylar fractures, including surgical indications.Why coronoid fractures rarely require treatment.Ramus and angle fractures: approach and fixation options.Champy technique benefits, limitations, and the role of patient compliance.Ladder plates as a stronger, more reliable alternative to the Champy technique.How to approach decision-making for teeth in the line of fracture.Dr. Jenzer’s step-by-step approach to fracture exposure, reduction, and fixation.Navigating complications of healing mandible fractures, including malunion, nonunion, and infection.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email Address — andrew.jenzer@gmail.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

    1hr 44min

  2. 30 MAR

    Basics of Trauma: Secondary Survey and Fracture Repair Principles (with Dr. Andrew Jenzer)

    What are the most important steps to take after the primary survey to avoid missed injuries and set facial fractures up for a safer repair? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Andrew Jenzer returns to break down practical trauma fundamentals for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. He explores the steps for secondary surveys, core fracture repair principles, evaluating facial trauma, and making surgical decisions under pressure. He explains haemorrhagic shock staging, the Glasgow Coma Scale, cervical spine considerations, and a systematic approach for assessing trauma. He discusses the distinction between rigid and semi-rigid fixation, load-bearing versus load-sharing constructs, and how locking screws can help reduce complications. He unpacks the red flags to look out for, like orbital compartment syndrome, muscle entrapment with the oculocardiac reflex, and CSF leaks. Dr. Jenzer also shares planning guidance to help prevent missed injuries and unpacks why thin-slice CT scan reformats are vital. Tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: The four classes of hemorrhagic shock and the vital signs associated with each stage.Learn about the Glasgow Coma Scale and why a low score is a cause for concern.Understand penetrating neck trauma zones and why the zone determines the approach.Discover the difference between rigid fixation and semi-rigid fixation for fractures.Unpack the ‘ideal lines of osteosynthesis’ concept and the biomechanical advantage it offers.Find out how load-bearing fixation differs from load-sharing fixation for plates and screws.Locking screws versus non-locking screws, and when is the best time to use each. Hear about the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) process and why it is important. How to confirm cervical spine safety using NEXUS criteria before proceeding.Dr. Jenzer shares his top-down, systematic approach to assessing trauma.Examples of when existing injuries have been overlooked and why.Ways to spot orbital compartment syndrome and why vision loss can be a bad sign.What muscle entrapment and the oculocardiac reflex indicate, and how to navigate it.Why thin-slice CT scans should be requested over standard thicker cuts. Explore why early airway and feeding strategies are vital to consider early on. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/andrew-clark-jenzer Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email Address — andrew.jenzer@gmail.com  ACOMS — https://www.acoms.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

    1 hr

  3. 25 MAR

    What Is the Job of an Office Manager—Really? with Dr. Roger Levin

    The strength of your practice depends on more than clinical skill. It depends on who is leading the business behind the scenes. In this episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery Podcast, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Roger Levin, CEO of Levin Group, to explain the evolving role of the office manager and why it is critical to long-term success. Dr. Levin describes how today’s office manager must function as the chief operating officer (COO), overseeing operations, workflow, scheduling, and team performance. He explains how structured systems, clear scripting, accessible financing, and consistent follow-up improve treatment acceptance and strengthen the patient experience. The conversation also explores how office managers can identify and fix system-level problems, manage online reviews, maintain compliance, and lead their teams with clear boundaries and accountability. Tune in to learn how empowering your office manager can help your practice run more efficiently and reach its full potential! Key Points From This Episode: Dr. Levin returns to summarize the full role of the office manager.Why office managers must function as chief operating officers (COO) of the practice.How they need to oversee all non-clinical operations, workflow, and systems.Ensuring treatment acceptance improves through structured follow-up systems.Why office managers need to understand financing for the practice and patients.Their role identifying system failures and implementing system solutions.How office managers can monitor patient satisfaction and manage online reviews.Implementing compliance systems using checklists and timelines.Leadership as an office manager: leading with clear boundaries, respect, and accountability.How openness to growth determines whether office managers succeed at the COO level.Reflections on how strong office managers can become trusted partners in practice growth.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Roger Levin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/  Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/ Office Manager Practice Mastery Program — https://levingroup.com/office-manager-practice-mastery-program/ Episode 313 — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-power-tips-for-multi-office-practice-growth-with-dr/id1535284898?i=1000717140271 Episode 343 — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-office-manager-to-chief-operating-officer-what/id1535284898?i=1000747669987 Episode 346 — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recruiting-and-building-an-awesome-team-with-dr-roger-levin/id1535284898?i=1000749939370 Episode 349 — 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

    36 min

  4. 23 MAR

    Facelift Rejuvenation: Pearls on Diagnosis, Surgical Technique, and Postop Protocol (with Dr. Harkaran Rana)

    Facelift rejuvenation is a fantastic procedure that can truly elevate your practice and change the lives of your patients, if done well! In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Stucki welcomes Dr. Harkaran Rana back to the show to discuss the newest procedure he’s mastered: facelift rejuvenation. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what a facelift is, what it does for a patient, and some common misconceptions about its results. We delve into preop care and the history of facelifts before our guest walks us through his own surgical technique for this procedure. He even discusses postop care and shares why he reminds patients to be patient regarding their facelift results. Finally, Dr. Rana encourages oral surgeons to consider adding this procedure to their skill sets. If you have any questions for Dr. Rana, feel free to email him directly or reach out to Dr. Stucki. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode: Welcoming Dr. Harkaran Rana back to the show. What a facelift rejuvenation does (and what it doesn’t do). The preoperative care and assessment for this procedure. Dr. Rana gives us a brief history of facelift procedures. A step-by-step breakdown of how our guest does a facelift. What postoperative care looks like for this procedure. Cautioning patients against impatience with facelift results.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Harkaran Rana on LinkedIn —  https://www.linkedin.com/in/harkaran-rana-aa3637179/ Dr. Harkaran Rana Email Address — harkaran.s.rana@gmail.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

    38 min

  5. 18 MAR

    Reading the Socket: How Extraction Sites Teach Better Surgery

    When a tooth comes out, the real learning starts. In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki and returning guest Dr. Richard Akin delve into how, after an extraction, the socket can reveal bur marks, bone cracks, flap tension, and root morphology that can influence your surgical outcomes for better or worse. They break down what to look for in mandibular and maxillary sockets, how to manage loose bone fragments and avoid future bone spicules, when to extend or modify your flap, and how to use imaging and instrumentation more effectively in difficult molar extraction cases. They explore why open communication among the dental team is essential, what to check for after a successful extraction, how to prevent complications, the impact of mobility on the healing process, and why training and empowering staff are crucial for patient care. Dr. Akin also explains the role of assistants as a second set of skilled eyes and gives his thoughts on perfectionism, humility, and the idea of continuous learning in surgical practice. Tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: The “black hole” analogy for the extraction socket and why it is a source of feedback.Why the patient’s tooth ‘belongs’ to the surgeon and what is at the core of molar surgery. They each share what they look for in the socket and how this helps guide their approaches. Find out why the right assistant for delicate work on extraction sockets is essential.Unpack why visualization, lighting, and flap exposure are vital for a successful surgery. They compare their tooth extraction procedures and surgical techniques. Dr. Akin explains why performing tooth extractions systematically ensures a good outcome.Find out whether to remove small bone fragments after maxillary tooth extraction.Learn about post-surgery flap management techniques and the ‘reading the roots’ concept.Discover the importance of self-assessment and continuous learning for patient outcomes.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Richard Akin — https://www.drakin.com/ Dr. Richard Akin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-akin-644aa932/ Dr. Richard Akin email —  rick@drakin.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

    54 min

  6. 16 MAR

    No One Cares How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care: The Science of Empathy (with Dr. Rick Akin)

    Patients may assume you’re highly trained, but what they’re often looking for first is reassurance that you genuinely care. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes return guest Dr. Richard Akin, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Louisiana, for a thoughtful conversation on the science of empathy in clinical care. Together, they explore how warmth and presence can shape patient trust even more than perceived competence, and how just a minute of focused listening can make a meaningful difference. They share simple ways to build connection, from using a patient’s name and sitting at eye level to educating patients as equal partners in care. Dr. Akin also reflects on the emotional weight of this work, the risks of empathy fatigue, and how the right kind of connection may help ease burnout. He offers practical sustainability insights as well, including how adjusting your schedule and building autonomy can support a longer, healthier career. Tune in for a human-centered discussion on why empathy is so important for both patients and providers. Key Points From This Episode: The story behind the phrase “no one cares how much you know until they know how much you care” and how it applies to oral surgery.Why patients assume competence, but seek out signs of genuine care.How 90 seconds of focused listening matters more than prolonged distracted listening.Research on how patients rate warmth and benevolence higher than perceived competence.Ways that surgical bravado can block deeper connection and understanding.Findings on how patient compliance improves when they feel personally cared for.Helping patients feel like informed partners through education and clear choices.Simple connection tools, like using the patient’s name and sitting at eye level.Lessons from Unreasonable Hospitality and the practice of truly seeing the patient.How emotional barriers and detachment can contribute to burnout in healthcare.Why the right kind of connection can help relieve clinician burnout.Scheduling and autonomy as keys to long-term energy and sustainability.How connection with patients can lower stress more than rushing through care.Reflections on the modern medical system and transcending transactional care to build more relational, trust-based patient connection.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Richard Akin — https://www.drakin.com/ Dr. Richard Akin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-akin-644aa932/ Dr. Richard Akin email — rick@drakin.com From Tension to Trust: The Science of Connection in Healthcare (with Dr. Richard Akin) —  ‘Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care’ — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8 Unreasonable Hospitality — https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573 Being Mortal — https://www.amazon.com/Being-Mortal-Medicine-What-Matters-ebook/dp/B00JCW0BCY 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 S

    56 min

  7. 11 MAR

    Perspectives: Reasons to Not Sell Your Practice to a Private Equity Group(with Bob Spiel, MBA, and Nate Williams, CPA)

    In today’s episode, Dr. Stucki sits down with financial experts Bob Spiel and Nate Williams, who push back on the idea that dental specialists should sell their practices to Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) or private equity groups. Using straightforward financial modeling, they question the belief that corporate buyers always offer the best payout, pointing out that long work-back commitments and illiquid equity can leave doctors with less overall value than a traditional private sale. They suggest that, in many cases, surgeons are essentially paying for their own buyouts with years of future work, while also giving up a significant amount of professional independence. By calling attention to the risks of share dilution and reduced control over day-to-day decisions, they encourage doctors to hold onto independent ownership of their most valuable assets. Overall, the episode serves as a practical warning about how Wall Street-driven incentives can affect both the financial health and clinical direction of the dental profession. Key Points From This Episode: We are introduced to our guests, Bob Spiel and Nate Williams.Debunking the goal and purpose of private equity (in the dentistry space).They look at the hypothesis that private equity-backed DSO groups pay more for practices than private doctors (an in-depth hypothetical scenario).Another hypothetical scenario: what it looks like when practices are sold to businessmen.Nate explains the 5-year work-back.He unpacks the rollover equity: minority non-marketable shares of an entity. What happens to shares when the ship sinks.Big cash up front and what that means for the future.Navigating misinformation as an industry. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Nate Williams, CPA on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-williams-cpa-cfp  Practice Financial Group — https://practicefinancialgroup.com/  Bob Spiel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobspiel   Spiel Consulting — https://spielconsulting.com/ Dentist Partner Pros — https://dentistpartnerpros.com/   Just Say NO to the DSO — https://open.spotify.com/show/2DRR7iWpDQiX1NSyaSIWzK  Questions — questionsjustsaynotothedso@gmail.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

    41 min

  8. 9 MAR

    Leveling Up: Implant CE for GPs and the Mindset of an Oral Surgeon (with Dr. Julia Jackson)

    “Quitters never win, and winners never quit.” It’s more than a catchphrase for Dr. Julia Jackson—it’s the mindset that has defined her career. Today’s episode of Everyday Oral Surgery spotlights the pioneering oral and maxillofacial surgeon as she reflects on her demanding training and her experience as the first African-American woman in her specialty to practice in Virginia. She shares the importance of “thinking outside the socket,” a philosophy that led her to found the International Implant Institute to provide continuing education for general dentists. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Jackson emphasizes persistence and resilience, encouraging students and residents to stay committed to their goals despite systemic or personal challenges. Tune in to hear about her journey to becoming an OMS, the impact of launching the International Implant Institute, why fear should never stand in the way of serving others, and her advice for aspiring surgeons. Thanks for listening.  Key Points From This Episode: A brief history of Dr. Jackson’s training, background, and current practice setup.Two important lessons Dr. Jackson learned in her internship.Her journey as the first African-American practicing female oral surgeon. Thinking outside the socket: Dr. Jackson shares about the International Implant Institute.The key benefits Dr. Jackson gains from the International Implant InstituteShe sheds light on the truth of teaching general dentists to do implants.Limits and boundaries, and the importance of patient selection when thinking of doing an implant. Dr. Jackson shares advice for young potential surgeons trying to find their way.Two best words to hold on to: Don’t quit! Leave perfectionism behind.Where to learn more about the International Implant Institute. Dr. Jackson fires back her answers to the rapid-fire question round. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Julia Jackson on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-julia-jackson/  Dr. Julia Jackson on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/socket_grafting_girl/  International Implant Institute on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/people/International-Implant-Institute/61561700447527/  Dr. Julia Jackson on Email — toothtitans@gmail.com International Implant Institute — https://intlimplantinstitute.com/  Training Ivy: How to Become the First Practicing Female African-American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Commonwealth of Virginia — https://www.amazon.com/Training-Ivy-African-American-Maxillofacial-Commonwealth/dp/1530927218  Temple University — https://www.temple.edu/  Howard University — https://howard.edu/  Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential — https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/0063325616  White Lotus — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13406094 Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/  Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram —

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Have you ever been talking with other surgeons about the way they do things in their practice and you heard something that helped you out? This podcast is meant to give you an insight into the way other surgeons do things and think about things. Sometimes small changes can make a big difference in your daily routine.

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  • Creator
    Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    355
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