The Full Arch Podcast

Dr. Steven Vorholt | Shared Practices Network
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Dr. Steven Vorholt hosts weekly updates for dentists interested in getting into full arch dentistry. Listen in and learn more about what Shared Practices is doing in the world of DSO. Welcome to The Full Arch Podcast.

  1. 1D AGO

    Doctor Retreat Recap and Doctor Mindset with Dr. Derek Williams

    The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026 In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt is joined by Dr. Derek Williams to break down key takeaways from the recent Shared Practices Group doctor retreat, diving into the mindset shifts, systems, and communication strategies driving growth across the organization. From evolving beyond clinical focus to improving case acceptance, this episode highlights what it really takes to scale as a full arch provider. They also explore the role of confidence, patient communication, and team alignment in converting more cases, emphasizing why sales is not about pressure, but about guiding patients to the right decision. The conversation offers practical insights for any dentist looking to improve case acceptance and create a more predictable, high-performing practice. Key Highlights: 🔹 Case Acceptance as the Bottleneck – Why growth now depends more on communication than clinical skill 🔹 Confidence & Clarity – How strong recommendations and doctor energy impact patient decisions 🔹 Systems & Team Alignment – Leveraging structure and collaboration to improve conversions 🎧 Listen to Episode 162: Doctor Retreat Recap and Doctor Mindset with Dr. Derek Williams to learn how refining your mindset, communication, and systems can help you increase case acceptance and build a more scalable dental practice 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.

    53 min

  2. MAR 27

    The Importance of Team Meetings and a Look Ahead to the Doctor Retreat at SPG

    The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026 In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt shares insights from an upcoming Shared Practices Group retreat, breaking down the systems, meetings, and leadership strategies that drive alignment and growth across a rapidly expanding organization. From daily huddles to quarterly off-site planning, this episode highlights what it takes to keep teams connected and moving in the same direction. He also discusses the importance of transparency, showing how sharing numbers and involving the team in business decisions can improve accountability, performance, and overall practice success. The conversation offers practical takeaways for any dentist looking to build a more aligned and high-performing team. Key Highlights: 🔹 Structured Meetings – How daily, monthly, and quarterly meetings create alignment and clarity 🔹 Transparency in Practice – Why sharing numbers helps teams stay accountable and engaged 🔹 Systems for Growth – Building repeatable processes that support long-term success 🎧 Listen to Episode 161: The Importance of Team Meetings and a Look Ahead to the Doctor Retreat at SPG to hear how leadership, structure, and systems can help you build a more aligned and high-performing dental practice 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.

    26 min

  3. MAR 20

    TFAP Encore: Fixin' My F*ck Ups with Dr. Dan Holtzclaw and Dr. Claudio Miro

    In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Dan Holtzclaw and Dr. Claudio Miro to talk about the cases that didn't go as planned and the lessons learned from surgical complications. Mistakes happen—even to the best clinicians. But what separates a great implant dentist from the rest is how they respond, adapt, and improve. Key Highlights: 1️⃣ What Happens When Things Go Wrong? – Dr. Holtzclaw and Dr. Miro share real-world examples of full-arch cases that didn't go according to plan and how they fixed them. 2️⃣ The Art of Problem-Solving in Surgery – Discover the mindset and techniques that help top implant surgeons adjust and recover from unexpected challenges. 3️⃣ Next-Level Full-Arch Techniques – Learn about cutting-edge approaches, from long E implants to transnasal and prelacrimal engagement, and how these methods are changing full-arch dentistry. 🎧 Tune in to Episode 110 of #TheFullArchPodcast to learn how even the best in the field tackle and fix their biggest challenges. 🎯 Want to build confidence in full-arch implantology? Take your skills to the next level with our Intro to AOX CE Course.  A hands-on experience designed to help dentists master AOX workflows and digital techniques. Spots are limited! 👉 Secure your seat now: Intro to AOX Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or 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.

    51 min

  4. MAR 13

    A Napa Reunion with Dr. Justin Moody

    The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026 In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Justin Moody during a reunion in Napa to reflect on the relationships that shape careers in dentistry. What begins as a casual catch-up quickly turns into a deeper conversation about mentorship, community, and the people who influence professional growth over time. They discuss how long-term professional relationships evolve through courses, events, and shared experiences in the industry. From early mentorship moments to reconnecting years later, the conversation highlights how dentistry is not just built on clinical skill, but on the community surrounding it. Key Highlights: 🔹 Long-Term Relationships – How friendships and professional connections develop over years in dentistry 🔹 The Role of Mentorship – Why guidance from experienced clinicians shapes career growth 🔹 Dentistry as a Community – The people and networks that make the profession stronger 🎧 Listen to Episode 160 — A Napa Reunion with Dr. Justin Moody to hear how mentorship, relationships, and community continue to shape careers in dentistry 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.

    53 min

  5. MAR 6

    The Boys Discuss Becoming Zygomaniacs

    The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026 In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt is joined by Dr. Aaron Miller to discuss their journey into advanced implant surgery and the growing role of remote anchorage techniques in full-arch dentistry. They break down the learning curve behind procedures like zygomatic implants and pterygoids, the training required to build surgical confidence, and what it takes to start handling more complex cases. From international training experiences to performing their first cases in practice, the conversation offers a candid look at how surgeons expand their skill set responsibly. This episode explores how repetition, mentorship, and the right training pathways help clinicians develop the confidence to tackle advanced full-arch cases. Key Highlights: 🔹 The Zygomatic Learning Curve – Training pathways and hands-on experience required to build confidence 🔹 Remote Anchorage Strategies – How pterygoids and zygos expand treatment options in severe bone loss cases 🔹 Reps and Mentorship – Why surgical growth depends on frequency, mentorship, and continuous learning 🎧 Listen to Episode 159 — The Boys Discuss Becoming Zygomaniacs to hear how surgeons develop the skills and confidence needed to perform advanced remote anchorage procedures in full-arch dentistry 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.

    36 min

  6. FEB 27

    From Small Rooms to the Main Podium

    The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026 In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt shares exciting news about being selected for a main podium presentation at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and reflects on the long path that led there. He discusses how teaching, mentorship, and strategic visibility have shaped his career trajectory. The conversation explores why reputation compounds over time, how hosting local study clubs can build referral networks, and why saying no to smaller opportunities creates space for higher-impact growth. This episode highlights how intentional positioning, not luck, drives long-term professional authority. Key Highlights: Teaching Builds Mastery - Verbalizing and mentoring sharpen clinical skill and credibility Reputation Compounds - Authority is built through consistent presence in the right rooms Intentional Calendar Design - Strategic opportunity selection creates higher-impact growth 🎧 Listen to Episode 159 — Building Authority Through Teaching and Intentional Growth on The Full Arch Podcast to hear how visibility, education, and strategic positioning accelerate long-term career development in 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.

    33 min

  7. FEB 20

    What I wish I knew before my first 50 arches

    The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026 In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt reflects on the lessons he wishes he understood before completing his first 50 arches. From early case selection mistakes to workflow inefficiencies, this episode offers a candid look at the learning curve of full-arch surgery. He discusses the importance of mentorship, choosing the right early cases, building team-driven efficiency, and developing a realistic mindset around complications. The conversation highlights how simplicity, structure, and support systems shape long-term success more than speed or advanced techniques. Key Highlights: 🔹 Mentorship Matters – Having support in your first cases compounds faster than learning alone 🔹 Efficiency Over Speed – Smooth systems and team flow reduce surgical time more than rushing 🔹 Complications Are Inevitable – Success depends on having structure and support when challenges arise 🎧 Listen to Episode 158 — What I Wish I Knew Before My First 50 Arches on The Full Arch Podcast to hear how early decisions, team systems, and mindset shape long-term full-arch success. 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.

    33 min

  8. FEB 6

    Part 2: Tissue is the issue with Dr. Tomasz Kaczynski

    The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026 In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Leke Olowokere continues the conversation with Dr. Tomasz Kaczyński, shifting from soft tissue principles to surgical decision-making. The focus is on how tissue strategy influences long-term full arch stability. They discuss how restoring and maintaining your own cases changes implant depth, platform positioning, and tissue planning, with specific attention to mandible versus maxilla differences. Key Highlights: 🔹 Ownership Changes Planning – Surgeons who follow their full arch cases long term make different tissue and implant decisions 🔹 Reference Tissue, Not Just Bone – Platform and MUA positioning should be planned relative to tissue levels 🔹 Arch Specific Strategy – Mandible and maxilla tissue conditions require different compensation approaches 🎧 Listen to Episode 156 (Part 2) — Tissue Is the Issue: Surgical Decisions That Protect Long Term Outcomes to hear how tissue-based planning shapes implant positioning and complication prevention in full arch treatment 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.

    36 min
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Dr. Steven Vorholt hosts weekly updates for dentists interested in getting into full arch dentistry. Listen in and learn more about what Shared Practices is doing in the world of DSO. Welcome to The Full Arch Podcast.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Steven Vorholt | Shared Practices Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    The Full Arch Podcast

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