Dentist Brain Candy

Want to make your dental practice more profitable? Maybe even enough to retire early? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share the mind-blowing financial implications of using JetVC.ai to do virtual consults. I explain how much I money I save on room turnover and how much staff and doctor time I save with Jet Virtual Consults. Listen in to understand how the app can help you earn an additional $1M per year and learn how investing that extra money might translate to $13.5M in the bank for early retirement! Key Takeaways How it costs at least $75 to turnover each room for a new patient How I save approximately $92K per year on room turnover with virtual consults The 8 hours of staff time I save with virtual consults How the staff time I save with JetVC translates to $28K per year An example of how much more I might collect per day with my extra hour of doctor time How my daily extra hour of doctor time translates to $880K more in annual collections How the JetVC app provides an additional $1M per year for my practice What it looks like to put your extra $1M in a conservative investment How a doctor could retire early with $13.5M in the bank with JetVC Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy  Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com  Call (509) 922-2273 Resources JetVC.ai

Due to the amount of time and effort I save doing virtual consults versus in-person consults, I would literally do virtual consults for nothing—and still be way farther ahead financially. But you can bill and collect just as much for virtual consults as you do for in-person consults. How does that work? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, we continue our series on JetVC.ai, discussing billing and the financial implications of doing virtual consults. I share where to find the billing codes for virtual consults and explain why you CAN charge for the virtual consult but CAN'T charge for digital onboarding. Listen in for insight on when to bill a patient for their virtual consult and learn how the JetVC app can increase your revenue by facilitating virtual consults. Key Takeaways Where to find the billing codes for virtual consults How you can bill and collect just as much for virtual consults as in-person consults The time and effort I save doing virtual consults in my practice How I could do virtual consults for free and still come out ahead financially Why you can bill for virtual consults but can't bill for digital onboarding When to bill a patient for their virtual consultation Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy  Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com  Call (509) 922-2273 Resources JetVC.ai

So, you've sold a patient on doing a virtual consult. What does the process look like? How does it differ from an in-person consult? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I walk you through the process of doing a virtual consult, explaining how we collect the data we need through the JetVC app onboarding process. I share an example of a virtual consult for wisdom teeth extractions, describing what to do if the patient needs a radiograph and why I use a Sharpie to fill out paperwork for virtual consults. Listen in for insight on avoiding choppy video during virtual consults and learn how JetVC automates emailing important information to patients immediately following their virtual consult. Key Takeaways How we collect data for a consult through the app onboarding process The similarities and differences between an in-person and virtual consult What to do if a virtual consult patient needs a radiograph Example of how I do a virtual consult for wisdom teeth extractions Why I use a Sharpie to fill out paperwork during a virtual consult The device we use to initiate a virtual consult with patient How to avoid choppy video during virtual consults How JetVC sends an automated email to patients with pre-/post-op instructions How we use JetVC to send patients required state narcotics information Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy  Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com  Call (509) 922-2273 Resources JetVC.ai Internet Speed Test Washington State Narcotics Info

How do you sell a virtual consult to a reluctant patient? Maybe someone who's technologically challenged? In my practice, when a patient calls to make an appointment, we walk them through the advantages of using the JetVC app, encouraging even the most resistant patients to say YES to a virtual consult. So, what does our call center script look like? And how do we communicate with patients once we've sold them on JetVC? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, we continue our discussion of JetVC.ai, looking at the texting, geolocation and virtual consult features of the app. I explain how we communicate with patients via SMS as well as the JetVC app, using AI to avoid texting sensitive, healthcare specific patient information. We cover how the app uses geolocation for patient check-in and why we still ask patients to schedule an appointment over the phone. Listen in for insight on the case types that aren't amenable to a virtual consult and learn how to explain the benefits of JetVC to reluctant patients. Key Takeaways How we communicate with patients via text message and the JetVC app How JetVC uses AI to avoid texting sensitive patient information Why we communicate healthcare specific information to through the app How the app uses geolocation for patient check-in Why we still ask patients to make an appointment over the phone The only 2 reasons we would not conduct a virtual consult for a patient Our script for explaining the benefits of a virtual consult to reluctant patients How we approach virtual consults for the technologically challenged Which case types are amenable to virtual consults (and which ones are not) Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy  Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com  Call (509) 922-2273 Resources JetVC.ai

One of the best ways to market your dental practice is to collect positive online reviews. But how do you develop a system for asking patients to leave Google or Facebook reviews? And how do you ensure that their comments will be favorable? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I'm discussing another important feature of Jet Virtual Consults, reputation management. I explain how JetVC automates the process of requesting online reviews, describing how the app encourages patients to leave 5-star reviews but notifies you first if they had a negative experience. Listen in for insight on turning a negative review into a positive one and learn how JetVC can help your dental practice build a stellar online reputation. Key Takeaways   Why it's crucial to collect 5-star online reviews for your dental practice How JetVC automates the process of requesting reviews How JetVC's helps you manage the online reputation of your dental practice Why JetVC requests reviews immediately after an initial consult and 14 days post-surgery How JetVC sends patients with 4- and 5-star experiences to Google or Facebook to leave a review Why JetVC notifies you first if a patient rates their visit at 3 stars or less How I follow up negative reviews with a phone call to solve the patient's problem How to turn a negative review into a positive one before it's posted online Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy  Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com  Call (509) 922-2273 Resources JetVC.ai

Imagine being able to coach your patients one-on-one through recovery after oral surgery. No doubt your patients would be much more likely to comply with post-op instructions. You'd have fewer calls to your office and fewer incidents of dry sockets or infections. On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, my explanation of Jet Virtual Consults continues with an overview of the app's virtual coach. I discuss the videos and PDFs of post-op instructions JetVC emails to patients and describe how the virtual coach helps them irrigate extraction sites correctly. Listen in for insight on using JetVC to collect positive online reviews and learn how to try out the virtual coach and see what patients experience for yourself! Key Takeaways   How JetVC coaches patients through recovery after oral surgery How to initiate the virtual coach for patients after surgery How the virtual coach reduces dry sockets and infections in my practice The videos and PDFs of post-op instructions the virtual coach emails to patients What makes JetVC's video on how to irrigate extraction sites a game changer How the virtual coach facilitates my open-door policy for post-op visits What's included in my post-op to-go bag for dental extraction patients How to try the virtual coach and see what patients experience for yourself When patients receive pre-operative and NPO instructions How the virtual coach helps you collect positive online reviews Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy  Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com  Call (509) 922-2273 Resources JetVC.ai

How much time would you save if patients came into a consult with a basic understanding of the dental procedure they are considering?   With Jet Virtual Consults in-app videos, you can educate patients and answer many of their questions before their initial appointment.   On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I continue my explanation of how Jet Virtual Consults works, discussing the educational videos available through the app.   I walk you through the list of procedures that have in-app informed consent and post-op instructional videos, describing how your admin staff can create custom playlists for patients.   Listen in for insight on customizing the app with informational videos specific to your practice and learn how to educate patients and increase your efficiency with JetVC! Key Takeaways The in-app videos available through Jet Virtual Consults How to customize JetVC with informational videos specific to your practice Why we recommend creating a practice promotion video The benefit of having patients watch meet-the-doctor videos What procedures have in-app informed consent videos How JetVC records the date/time patients watch informed consent videos JetVC's educational videos on missing teeth and dental implants The post-operative instructional videos available on JetVC How your admin staff can create custom playlists for patients How educational videos make my consults more efficient   Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources JetVC.ai

It's much easier for a dental practice to stick to a schedule when patients do their paperwork at home prior to an appointment. But how do you get patients to work through a digital onboarding process before they come into your office? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I explain how Jet Virtual Consults works, beginning with the forms available through the app. I discuss how JetVC sends automated reminders to patients to complete their paperwork and describe how patients sign and submit forms to you digitally. Listen in for insight on customizing the app with your existing forms and learn how you and your patients can benefit from using JetVC digital onboarding! Key Takeaways What forms are available through the JetVC app How the forms in JetVC are branded for your dental practice The in-app telehealth consent form and privacy policy How patients sign and submit JetVC forms digitally What questions appear on the JetVC health history form The benefit of asking patients to fill out their forms at home What we do if a patient doesn't do their paperwork JetVC's automated reminders re: digital onboarding How to customize the app with your own forms Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources JetVC.ai

When you have a patient who would benefit from a coronectomy, how do you frame the conversation? How do you help them understand the pros and cons of leaving the roots behind and make the decision that's right for them? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share my thoughts on a 10-year study exploring the low incidence of late complications associated with third-molar coronectomy. I also discuss an article in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery around the reliability and quality of YouTube content on facial trauma and why we should be cautious about to referring patients to social media for information. Listen in for insight into what you'll learn at our upcoming Cutting Edge Dental Implant Symposium and learn how you could benefit from becoming one of my Core 50 advocate-doctors for Jet Virtual Consults! Key Takeaways    What you'll learn at Liberty Surgery Center's upcoming Cutting Edge Dental Implant Symposium How we might use the HITECH Act to reduce dependence on insurance but increase reimbursements A recent study on the reliability and quality of social media information on facial trauma Why most YouTube videos on facial trauma is low in content, reliability and quality When it might be appropriate to refer patients to social media for information on facial trauma The results of a 10-year study on minimizing nerve injury via coronectomy How I frame the conversation with patients around the pros and cons of a coronectomy How the JVC app gives me an extra hour a day of doctor time and saves 8 hours of staff time per day The benefit of becoming one of my Core 50 advocate-doctors for Jet Virtual Consults Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources   HITECH Act ‘Are Social Media Platforms Appropriate Sources of Information for Patients Regarding the Topic of Facial Trauma?' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ‘What Is the Incidence of Late Complications Associated with Lower Third Molar Coronectomy? 10-Year Follow-Up Results' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cutting Edge Dental Implant Symposium Jet Virtual Consults

What is the best way to reduce pain, swelling and tenderness in wisdom teeth extractions? A recent study compared the use of EXPAREL versus standard bupivacaine and found ‘no significant difference.' But what if there's a way to combine the two for optimal pain control? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I explain why and how I use standard bupivacaine along with EXPAREL for pain control with my patients. I discuss the topics covered at our upcoming Cutting Edge Dental Implant Symposium, including a lecture around using the HITECH Act to improve care and increase profitability. Listen in to understand how I leverage Jet Virtual Consults to get home on time (even on days with trauma emergencies) and learn how to become one of the 50 advocate-doctors for my JVC app! Key Takeaways   The findings of a recent study comparing EXPAREL vs. standard bupivacaine Why I use standard bupivacaine with EXPAREL for pain control with my patients The topics covered at our upcoming Cutting Edge Dental Implant Symposium How we might leverage the HITECH Act to improve care and increase profitability The tool that helps me get home on time despite an unexpected workload How I use Jet Virtual Consults to decrease medical legal risk and educate patients How the JVC app decreased my post-op infection rate for third molars to < 1% What it takes to become one of the 50 advocate-doctors for my JVC app Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources   ‘Effectiveness of Standard Local Anesthetic Bupivacaine and Liposomal Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain Control in Patients Undergoing Truncal Incisions' in JAMA HITECH Act Jet Virtual Consults

I am always asking myself what we can do as a dental practice to level up. And in 2019, I got curious about using virtual consults to save time and see more patients. But the applications on the market at the time had issues. They were difficult to use, and few were secure and HIPAA-compliant. On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I describe how I worked with a talented programmer to fill that gap in the market and develop the custom Jet Virtual Consults app for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. I explain why we made the decision to skip beta testing of Jet Virtual Consults and go straight into production, discussing how I used the app during COVID to work through my long waiting list of public aid patients. Listen in to understand how we've improved the app since its launch in 2020 and find out what Jet Virtual Consults can do for you and your dental practice! Key Takeaways   Why I regularly reflect on what we can do as a dental practice to level up The problems with the virtual consult apps on the market prior to 2020 How I worked with a talented programmer to develop Jet Virtual Consults Why we made the decision to skip beta testing of the JVC app and go straight into production How I used Jet Virtual Consults to get through my long waiting list of public aid patients during COVID How we've improved the JVC app and added new features since its launch Who uses JVC today and what it can do for oral and maxillofacial surgeons Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources   Jet Virtual Consults

When patients follow instructions in the days after dental surgery, they have fewer complications. And that's a win for your practice and the patient. But how do you make sure surgical patients know how to take care of their teeth post-op? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I explain why I provide all my surgical patients with a virtual coach and walk you through the series of automated emails they receive post-op. I discuss how my post-op infection rate and incidence of dry sockets decreased dramatically when I started using a virtual coach. Listen in to understand why it's not necessary to see routine extraction cases for a post-op follow-up and learn how a virtual coach can create efficiencies for you, your staff and surgical patients! Key Takeaways   Why I recommend providing surgical patients with a virtual coach What's included in the series of automated emails surgical patients receive post-op The average infection rate after the extraction of wisdom teeth How my post-op infection rate after the extraction of wisdom teeth dropped by 500% with the use a virtual coach How the virtual coach creates efficiencies for patients and staff The most helpful video on irrigating third molar extraction sites How the virtual coach dramatically reduced the incidence of dry sockets at my practice Why it's not necessary to see routine extraction and third molar cases for a post-op follow-up Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources   Jet Virtual Consults

Getting sued is a horrible emotional experience. But it's also financially devastating. And that's why it's absolutely crucial to protect your dental practice through informed consent videos. On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I explain how I use software to automate and document the process of providing patients with informed consent videos for our most common procedures. I discuss the benefits of having patients fill out their health history forms online prior to a consult and describe how Jet Virtual Consults sends reminders to that end and reschedules appointments as necessary. Listen in for insight on what to include in a practice promotion video and learn how the Jet Virtual Consults app decreases your likelihood of getting sued by automating the process of securing informed consent. Key Takeaways   Why it's crucial to protect your dental practice with informed consent videos The benefit of having patients fill out their health history forms, medication and allergy lists online prior to the appointment Why I provide patients with informed consent videos for the most common procedures, e.g.: wisdom teeth, dental implants, etc. How software automates and documents the process of showing patients informed consent videos What to include in your practice promotion video (and why it's important) How Jet Virtual Consults offers a secure, HIPAA-compliant portal for screening informed consent videos online How JVC reminds patients to complete their paperwork prior to the virtual consult and reschedules the appointment when necessary How the Jet Virtual Consults app decreases your likelihood of getting sued Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources   Jet Virtual Consults

Patient engagement and retention hinges on effective communication. But it can be challenging for a busy dental practice to keep in touch with patients between appointments. So, what if you could automate the process? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I discuss why it's important to have a HIPAA-compliant text message system for your dental practice. I walk you through the benefits of communicating with patients via text, describing its potential to increase practice efficiency, decrease no-show rates and help patients follow important post-op instructions. Listen in for insight on safeguarding protected patient information in text messages and learn how Jet Virtual Consults automates the process of communicating with your patients for the TRIPLE WIN. Key Takeaways   Why it's crucial for a dental practice to have a HIPAA-compliant SMS system How Jet Virtual Consults warns you if you try to send a text message containing protected patient information The benefits of communicating with patients via text re: post-op instructions How Jet Virtual Consults increases practice efficiency through automated patient reminders How to decrease no-show rates with a text message system for your practice Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources   Jet Virtual Consults

We know a dental practice attracts business through positive online reviews. But do you have a system for building your reputation online? How do you encourage patients to leave a good review on Google, Yelp, Healthgrades, or one of the many other review sites? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I explain why it's crucial to have an automated way of obtaining patient reviews. I discuss how to encourage patients who had a positive experience at your practice to leave a review and describe how to build up your reviews on one site before moving on to the next. Listen in for insight on the best review sites for building the reputation of your dental practice and learn how Jet Virtual Consults automates the process of obtaining positive online reviews. Key Takeaways   Why it's crucial for a dental practice to have positive online reviews The importance of having a system for obtaining patient reviews How to encourage patients who had a positive experience to leave a review Why I suggest building up your reviews on one site and then moving on to the next The best review sites for building the reputation of your dental practice How JVC automates the process of obtaining positive online reviews Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources   Jet Virtual Consults

One way to survive and thrive through a recession is to increase the efficiency of your dental practice. And I leverage the Jet Virtual Consults app to do just that. Virtual consults provide yet another TRIPLE WIN for your team, your patients and your bottom line by saving time for all involved. So, what are the benefits of virtual consults? How do they save your practice both time and money? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I walk you through my third TRIPLE WIN tip, explaining how Jet Virtual Consults saves my dental practice eight hours of staff time and one hour of surgeon time per day. I discuss how the app makes the process of doing consults more efficient and what my team and I do with the extra hour it affords us. Listen in to understand how much we save on turning over rooms through teledentistry software and find out if the Jet Virtual Consults app is right for your practice! Key Takeaways   What you need to know about the Jet Virtual Consults teledentistry app How Jet Virtual Consults saves my practice 8 hours of staff time and 1 hour of surgeon time per day How the app makes the process of doing consults more efficient How Jet Virtual Consults saves me the equivalent of one full-time staff member or $50,000 per year What my team and I do with the extra time afforded by virtual consults How we save at least $300 a day on turning over rooms with virtual consults Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources  Jet Virtual Consults

My TRIPLE WIN approach to growing your dental practice involves increasing the bottom line in a way that serves your patients and team members. So, what if you could add a revenue stream to your business and give your dental implant patients peace of mind at the same time? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share my second TRIPLE WIN tip, explaining why I offer Dental Warranty as a kind of extended warranty for my dental implant patients. I discuss how Dental Warranty pays you 90% of the cost to replace dental implants that fail within five years of purchase and placement, provided the patient commits to biannual checkups. Listen in for insight on providing a safety net for your dental implant patients and learn how to make Dental Warranty an additional profit center for your practice. Key Takeaways   How Dental Warranty serves as a kind of extended warranty for dental implants Why I offer Dental Warranty to my patients who receive dental implants How Dental Warranty pays you 90% of the cost to replace dental implants that fail within 5 years of purchase and placement Why Dental Warranty patients must commit to biannual checkups and cleanings How Dental Warranty gives dental implant patients peace of mind How Dental Warranty provides a unique profit center for your practice Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources Dental Warranty

Are you concerned about your dental practice surviving the recession? What if I told you that your practice could grow and thrive through an economic downturn, provided you adopt what I call a TRIPLE WIN mindset? The TRIPLE WIN is about identifying strategies that support your patients and team members while increasing the bottom line for your business. On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I walk you through my first TRIPLE WIN tip, sharing the workflow I developed for using encapsulated bupivacaine or EXPAREL on every patient in your practice. I explain what makes EXPAREL the best answer to the opioid epidemic and why I rarely have patients refuse to pay out-of-pocket for the anesthetic. Listen in for insight on making EXPAREL a revenue source for your dental practice and learn how to access my masterclass on incorporating encapsulated bupivacaine in your business. Key Takeaways   The steps I took in 2008 to not only survive the recession but grow my practice How I define the TRIPLE WIN as increasing your bottom line while helping patients and staff The workflow I developed for using EXPAREL on every patent in your practice What makes EXPAREL the best answer to the opioid epidemic (without making patients suffer) How to make encapsulated bupivacaine a revenue source for your practice Why I rarely have patients refuse to pay out-of-pocket for encapsulated bupivacaine How EXPAREL turns patients into raving fans who leave positive Google reviews How to access my masterclass on incorporating EXPAREL in your dental practice Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources EXPAREL  

Is it better to use patient-specific implants in orbital reconstruction? Or should you use preformed titanium mesh? Which method is more accurate in terms of oral volume reconstruction? And which method boasts fewer complications? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share the findings of a recent study comparing preformed versus patient-specific implants to address orbital trauma and explain what kind of implants I use for mild, moderately complex and complex fractures. I go on to discuss another study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery comparing the frequencies, types and hospital admission rates of head and neck injuries in subjects who practice different forms of martial arts. Listen in for insight around the CAD/CAM technologies I am adding to my repertoire for complex reconstructions and find out why Liberty Oral Surgery is switching to TiUltra implants. Key Takeaways Why Liberty Oral Surgery is switching to Nobel Biocare TiUltra implants The findings of a recent study published in JOMS comparing preformed vs. patient-specific implants for orbital reconstruction How CAD/CAM technologies are used to make patient-specific implants Why I use porous polyethylene implants impregnated with titanium for mild to moderately complex reconstruction My plans to add CAD/CAM tech to my repertoire for more complex fractures The frequencies, types and hospital admission rates of head and neck injuries in subjects who practice different martial arts fighting styles How taekwondo was more likely to lead to a head injury while jujitsu and judo were more likely to cause neck injuries Why judo injuries were more likely to result in hospital admission Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources Liberty Oral Surgery on Eventbrite Nobel Biocare TiUltra Implants ‘Do Patient-Specific Implants Decrease Complications and Increase Orbital Volume Reconstruction Accuracy in Primary Orbital Fracture Reconstruction?' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FIsher Exact Test Peak Dental Technologies ‘A Comparison of 2,845 Head and Neck Injuries in Various Martial Arts' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery National Electronic Injury Surveillance System

Administering anesthesia prior to a dental procedure is bound to cause patients some pain and anxiety. But does the delivery system make a difference? Do patients experience more or less discomfort when the practitioner uses a computer-assisted device as opposed to traditional anesthesia? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I walk you through a recent study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery comparing computerized delivery systems with conventional local anesthesia. I share the study's findings that less pain and anxiety is associated with computerized techniques but raise questions about the statistical significance of pain score differences between the two methods. Listen in to understand how the location and speed of injection impact pain scores and find out why I'm not investing in a computer-assisted anesthetic delivery system anytime soon. Key Takeaways How a recent study in JOMS compared computerized delivery systems with traditional local anesthesia The study's finding that less pain and anxiety was associated with computerized techniques Why the authors urge caution in interpreting the results of this study How the location of a local anesthetic impacts the amount of pain a patient feels How the speed of injection differs between computer-assisted devices vs. conventional injections (and how that might affect pain scores) How long I typically take to administer a local anesthetic The study's conclusion that conventional anesthesia is widely used, safe and effective Why the authors of the study do not recommend the purchase of computerized anesthesia devices based on their meta-analysis Why I question the statistical significance of pain score differences between conventional and computer-assisted anesthesia Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources ‘Do Computerized Delivery Systems Promote Less Pain and Anxiety Compared to Traditional Local Anesthetic and Dental Procedures? A Systematic Review of the Literature' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  

In the last couple of weeks, I've seen multiple cases of dental implant failure, all of which were entirely preventable. So, what's behind these failures? What can we do to identify and treat implant failures? And prevent similar problems moving forward? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share several cases of implant failure that have come through my office recently, explaining how dental labs are compromising the health of patients in the interest of price savings. I discuss why It's problematic to use non-authentic components in dental implants and challenge restorative dentists to insist that laboratories use authentic parts. Listen in for insight on identifying open contacts and occlusal overload and learn to address these issues before they lead to catastrophic bone loss and implant failure in the patients you serve. Key Takeaways The many cases of implant failure I'm seeing that were entirely preventable How dental labs are compromising the health of patients in the interest of price savings Why it's problematic for dental labs to use non-authentic components in implants How to identify and address cases where off-market products have been used in dental implants My challenge to restorative dentists to insist that laboratories use authentic parts How open contacts lead to bone loss and implant failure My patient experiencing catastrophic bone loss and implant failure due to occlusal overload (and how it could have been avoided) What ideal occlusal contact with implant-supported restorations looks like Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources FDA 510(k) Clearances Atlantis Cutting Edge Dental Implant Symposium

‘There is no such thing as a good memory or a bad memory. There's only a trained memory and an untrained memory.' —Jim Kwik The brain acts like a muscle: If you don't use it, you lose it. But the rote memorization most of us were taught is not the best way to learn and remember information for the long term. So, what can we do to unlimit our memories? And how does having a trained memory serve us as dental professionals? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I discuss chapter 13 of Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster and Unlock Your Exceptional Life, sharing Jim Kwik's strategies for making presentations without notes and remembering names. I also cover an article from the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery around online reviews, exploring why Yelp and Healthgrades ratings don't necessarily correlate with clinical quality and what you can do to earn high online ratings and positive reviews. Listen in for insight on using visualization, association and emotion to improve your memory and train your brain to retain important information—and make your memory limitless! Key Takeaways Why online ratings are not necessarily predictive of clinical quality The flaws in the JOMS study re: online ratings and reviews My advice on building systems to earn high online ratings and positive reviews Why most people have less than ideal memory skills How there's no such thing as a ‘bad' memory, only an untrained one 5 reasons why it's essential to improve your memory Jim Kwik's MOM approach to boosting your memory instantly How to use visualization, association, emotion and location to improve your memory Jim Kwik's strategy for making a presentation without notes Jim Kwik's BE SUAVE technique for remembering people's names Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources Cutting Edge Dental Implant Symposium ‘Do Practice Characteristics Influence Online Ratings of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik Jim Kwik's Memory Training Videos Yelp Healthgrades RateMDs Vitals

On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, we continue our discussion of the book, Limitless by Jim Kwik. Today I'm discussing Part IV: Limitless Methods. Chapter 11 of the book is devoted to the discussion of focus. We all have so many things competing for our attention; it can cause anxiety and, worse yet, loss of focus, leaving us scattered and in a place where we accomplish less. I walk you through Dr. Andrew Weil's method for breathing to recenter yourself. Then we'll look at your to-do list, and how you might use some anti-procrastination tools to complete a task you've been putting off so you can move into a more productive flow. We'll also talk about Chapter 12, which is about studying. Jim Kwik teaches that the most successful people are lifelong learners. Listen in as I walk you through seven of Jim's simple habits to unlimit your studies, including how you can use Baroque music for better concentration when memorizing facts or for reading retention.   I also cover two thought-provoking articles from the October 2021 Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The first one, by Roberto Pippi, MD, DDS, is about Tooth and root extractions as trigger factors for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). The second article looks at changes in the emergency patient volume and reasons for presentation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key Takeaways How to use breathing exercises to refocus yourself How doing the thing you've been procrastinating can help you increase your focus on other tasks How to minimize distractions by building time in your schedule to manage them Why the cramming method of studying impedes learning due to the sleep deprivation factor it creates How to use rosemary and peppermint to improve memory and concentration when you study Why Baroque music helps create the brain state needed for deep concentration How using the acronym H. E. A. R.— halt, empathy, anticipate, review —can help you listen better Why taking notes by hand offers the most benefits for processing the material your studying How to avoid an increased risk of MRONJ without doing primary closure How the COVID19 shutdown led to fewer visits to hospitals and clinics Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources June 10 Event: Cutting Edge Dental Implant Update October 21 Event: CPR/OSHA/HIPAA Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Quick The 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) Exercise by Dr. Weil What is the Risk of Developing Medication-Related Osteonecrosis in Patients with Extraction Sockets Left to Heal by Secondary Intention? A Retrospective Case Series Study by Roberto Pippi, MD, DDS, et al in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Changes in Emergency Patient Presentation to a Maxillofacial Surgery Department During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Roberto Pippi, MD, DDS, et al in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery    

On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, I cover two thought-provoking articles from the October 2021 edition of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The first one, by Jeffrey C. Posnick, DMD, MD, discusses in depth the milestone contributions of notable surgeons and orthodontist pioneers in orthognathic surgery (OGS). This article discusses the history of innovative care solutions for treating jaw deformities and how they've led to new treatment options, including the impact of technology in dramatically reducing the barriers to treatment. I also discuss an article by Jordan S. Elmowitz, DMD  et al. that shares the findings from a study of the current pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of postoperative pain control following oral and maxillofacial surgery. The study included surgery patients undergoing the extraction of third molars and the use and effectiveness of rescue analgesics. Listen in to learn about my treatment plan to reduce narcotic prescriptions while making my patients more comfortable. Key Takeaways How 3 dental surgeons: Hugo Obwegeser, William Bell, and Hans Luhr pioneered orthognathic surgery How orthodontists Edward Angle, William Proffit, and Lawrence Andrews changed jaw reconstruction Why only 1 in 20 of the 5% of people with a significant jaw deformity undergo surgical correction How simulation-based training is creating better jaw surgery outcomes The role of insurance-based barriers in the correction of dental-facial deformities How COX-2 inhibitors provide greater analgesic effects when compared to NSAIDs How I use Bupivacaine to reduce narcotic prescriptions while making my patients more comfortable Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources June 10 Event Exparel Master Class Orthognathic Surgery: Past – Present – Future by Jeffrey C. Posnick, DMD, MD. in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Methods of Postoperative Pain Control Following Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Scoping Review by Jordan S. Elmowitz, DMD and Raymond P. Shupak, DMD, MD, MBE in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

To do our best work as oral surgeons, it's important to keep our brains functioning at an optimal level. But what actionable steps can we take to improve our brain health? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I discuss chapters 8, 9 and 10 of Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster and Unlock Your Exceptional Life, sharing Jim Kwik's top ten strategies for energizing your brain. I explain what superfoods we need for optimal cognitive ability, how exercise enhances brain function and why it's crucial to get quality sleep. Listen in for insight on the concept of Kaizen (how small steps lead to big change) and learn how to get into a state of flow—the key to peak performance. Key Takeaways What superfoods and nutrients we need for optimal cognitive ability The direct correlation between exercise and brain function How to eliminate the automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) that limit you The role a clean environment and positive peer group play in improving the way we think How continuous learning and stress management impact brain health Why it's crucial to get quality sleep at the right time My top strategies for giving your mind a break via meditation and enhanced sleep The concept of Kaizen and how small, consistent steps lead to big change What it feels like to be in flow and how to get into a flow state Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik Liberty Oral Surgery on Eventbrite Jet Virtual Consults Mahogany Chocolates Jim Rohn Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love by Tony Robbins, Peter H. Diamandis and Robert Hariri NuCalm ChiliPad Edwards Deming Marketing Dentistry Kaizen Style: Small Steps to Big Profits by Dr. Bryan McLelland Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Flow Research Collective The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, we've seen society adapt to virtual settings for nearly everything.  Of course, there will always be a debate on if virtual environments are better or worse for working, socializing, or even grocery shopping, but how does a virtual society interview medical students? Better yet, how can medical students truly vet the programs they're applying for without seeing them in person? On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, I discuss a few more interesting studies from the February 2022 edition of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. First, a study written by Kai Codner explores the way that Covid-19 has introduced virtual interviews for new surgical residents and the pros and cons of both virtual and in-person interview programs.  The second article, written by Catherine Haviland, expands on this same topic and finds that virtual externship programs may have more benefits than an in-person internship program.  Listen in as I continue sharing a few chapters of the book Limitless by Jim Kwik. In these chapters, we uncover helpful tips for goal setting and a list of the ten best foods for your brain.  Key Takeaways   The findings of a study on how Covid-19 changed the interview process for new surgical residents by introducing virtual interviews My thoughts on how to expand the residency interview process so applicants can avoid unnecessary travel, but also get an accurate sense of the program's culture virtually Why a recent study found that virtual externship programs may have more benefits than an in-person internship program Why our purpose for action must be clear in order to generate significant energy How to set SMART goals: specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and time-based How to make your goals fit with your emotions by setting HEART goals: healthy, enduring, alluring, relevant, and truth How passion differs from purpose and where to find both Jim Kwik's list of ten most powerful brain foods Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources June 10 Event What Are the Lessons Learned From the Virtual Interview Process for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Programs Affected by COVID-19 by Kai Codner Virtual Externship Programs Can Serve as a Viable Alternative to In-Person Externship Experiences in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by Catherine Haviland Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Quick

Are you struggling with news overload Information about topics like COVID, politics, and war flood our feeds and inboxes, but not everything that is being communicated to us is the truth. That is why being able to think for ourselves is such a critical skill.  So, how can we get better at detecting “BS”? On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, I cover two thought-provoking articles from the February 2022 edition of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The first one by Jeffrey C. Posnick, DMD, MD looks at what is needed to separate fact from fiction in this age of information overload. I think you will find this article both timely and helpful. I also discuss an article by Cameron Lee et al. that shares the findings from a study on the relationship between serum albumin and adverse outcomes in patients undergoing operative repair of maxillofacial fractures.    I also continue our discussion of the book, Limitless by Jim Kwik. Today I'm discussing Chapter 6: “The 7 Lies of Learning.” In this chapter, Kwik talks about what makes up intelligence and how the idea of fixed intelligence is a lie. Listen for more. Key Takeaways   How to tell if your “BS” detector is getting rusty Why being able to think for yourself is crucial in our information-overloaded culture  How a lack of knowledge can affect a clinician's actions and reactions  Which patients are most likely to have extended hospital stays after maxillofacial trauma repairHow nutrition optimization can improve maxillofacial trauma repair outcomes Why a growth mindset is essential for developing intelligence Why knowledge without application is hollowThe truth behind the myth that genius is born Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources June 10 Event Liberty Hair Restoration Center Dr. Bryan McLelland Hair Transplant Results Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Issue 2 February 2022 Is Your “BS” Detector Getting Rusty  Is Preoperative Serum Albumin Predictive of Adverse Surgical Outcomes in Maxillofacial Fracture Repair? Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Quick

It's been proven that both positive and negative thinking have effects on our mental, emotional, and physical health. It can be hard to be the cheerleaders in our own lives, but it's true that positive emotions broaden our attention and thinking, seed human flourishing, and trigger upward spirals towards greater well-being. The book Limitless by Jim Kwik is all about “limiting beliefs” and how they might be holding us back from achieving our biggest dreams.  On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, I dive into the Limitless book and discuss the article Robotic Assisted Drilling Systems and Prosthetically-Driven Implant Rehabilitation: The Present and Future? Robotic assisted drilling systems (RADS) are cutting-edge and very interesting. I share my thoughts on how they could create breakthroughs in dental surgery and also cause potential complications.  I also cover a 2021 study on if platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) prevents hemorrhagic complications after dental extractions on anticoagulated patients. Listen in to learn more on how PRF and RADS are being studied, as well as why it is so important to minimize our “limiting beliefs” and prioritize positive self-talk. Key Takeaways   The details of a study on PRF preventing hemorrhagic complications, as the number of dental extractions and minor surgical procedures has increased significantly in anticoagulated patients. Why I use extractions and local measure for anticoagulated patients, rather than PRF or Thrombin Topical How robotic assisted drilling systems (RADS) work and how they may shift oral maxillofacial surgeries in the near future The background of Jim Kwik's book, Limitless, and the key to unlearning limiting beliefs and false assumptions Why negative self-talk is harmful and how both positive and negative thinking have been proven to impact health Jim Kwik's four different types of genius and how they show up in our lives Jim Kwik's three keys for minimizing limiting beliefs Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources June 10th Event Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Quick Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love by Tony Robbins Does Platelet-Rich Fibrin Prevent Hemorrhagic Complications After Dental Extractions in Patients Using Oral Anticoagulant Therapy? in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Robotic Assisted Drilling Systems and Prosthetically-Driven Implant Rehabilitation: The Present and Future? in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, I cover two articles from the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery on the treatment of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). The first one delves into a new treatment option for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw while the second one explores the risk factors involved in recurrence and treatment outcomes.  Plus, I also share what I've found to be helpful for patients who present with dizziness when taking Pentoxifylline. I also share a useful article from the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery about inflammatory complications from the management of mandible fractures and if there is a difference in occurrence based on whether the procedure was performed in an outpatient vs. inpatient setting.And finally, the last article I discuss delves into the outcome of weekend vs. weekday treatment in odontogenic infection severity. Listen, as I also continue our discussion of the book, Limitless by Jim Kwik and a closer look at how multitasking stunts growth.  Key Takeaways   Postoperative inflammatory complications in inpatient vs. outpatient treatment of mandible fractures Encouraging results in the treatment of osteonecrosis of the jaw  Treating osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients who do not tolerate Pentoxifylline  How a dosing adjustment might lead to Pentoxifylline tolerance Why the treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis is so challenging for surgeons The outcome of weekend vs. weekday treatment in odontogenic infection severity Forgetting what you already know is the key to learning something new Why using the FAST method will help you learn faster How tuning out helps you engage in deeper learning How your negative thoughts affect your ability to learn  Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources Email info@libertysurgerycenter.com  ‘Is Outpatient Management of Mandibular Fractures Associated with Inflammatory Complications?' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ‘Cilostazol and Tocopherol in the Management of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: New Insights From a Case Report' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  ‘Recurrence-Related Factors of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Five-Year Experience' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  ‘Is Weekend Presentation Associated With Odontogenic Infection Severity?' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

I love my work as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and have no plans to retire anytime soon.  But there's something freeing about having the option to go into work on Monday—or not. And that's why I'm an advocate for building wealth with cashflowing real estate.  So, what does it look like to invest in a multifamily deal? How do experienced operators like my friend Chris Salazar add value to a property and earn significant returns for investors?  Chris is Founder and CEO of Archstone Capital Partners, and he's back on Dentist Brain Candy to break down an investment we did together, a 52-unit multifamily property in Davenport, Iowa. Chris explains how he found and negotiated the deal on The Row at 35th, describing why the community was a good fit for his value-add program and how renovating the units is attracting his target tenants. Chris walks us through the projected returns for investors in The Row, discussing how his team will have created $1M in equity in the deal once it's stabilized. Listen in to understand the exit strategies Chris has in mind for The Row and learn how YOU can benefit from partnering with a full-time real estate investor like Chris! Key Takeaways   How Chris found and negotiated the deal on The Row at 35th The benefit of partnering with a full-time real estate investor like Chris Why The Row was a good fit for Chris' complete value-add program How renovating the units at The Row is attracting tenants who respect the property and pay on time The mix of townhomes and apartments at The Row and why there's less turnover/vacancy at the community The projected returns for a $100K investment in The Row How Chris' team will have created $1M in equity in the deal once it's stabilized The potential exit strategies Chris has in mind for The Row  How a 1031 Exchange allows investors defer taxes on capital gains How having in-house construction and property management teams benefits Chris' investors  Connect with Chris Salazar Archstone Capital Partners  Arsenal Capital Partners  Email csalazar@archstonecp.com  Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources The Row at 35th Archstone Before Photos Archstone After Photos

Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery is highly effective in curing moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But how does that surgery impact a patient's facial profile? Are we inadvertently beating people with an ugly stick in the name of better breathing? On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, I cover two thought-provoking articles from recent editions of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, sharing the findings from a study on the impact of MMA surgery for OSA on facial profile esthetics. I also discuss a paper identifying the trends in work relative value units (or RVUs) among oral and maxillofacial surgeons participating in Medicare from 2013 to 2017. Listen in to understand why I find the RVU system so frustrating and learn why the free market is a far better way of determining reimbursement rates for a given dental procedure. Key Takeaways How the physician fee schedule based on relative value units or RVUs came to be Why I find the RVU system incredibly frustrating and offensive Why so few maxillofacial surgeons participate in the Medicare system How a recent study uncovered an increase in productivity of OMSs and a decrease in the number of Medicare patients served by OMSs in the period from 2013 to 2017 Why the free market is a far better way of determining reimbursement rates for a given dental procedure than the RVU system The high success rate of maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery in curing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) How a recent study found that MMA surgery for OSA does not have a negative impact on facial profile esthetics Why I'm an advocate of building wealth through cashflowing real estate How I earn cashflow from owning a portion of the building my practice occupies Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources Liberty Oral Surgery February Event Nobel Biocare ‘Trends in Work Relative Value Unit Production in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989 American Medical Association RVS Update Committee ‘Evaluation of Facial Profile Esthetics After Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Chris Salazar on DBC S2EP3 Arsenal Capital

As dentists and oral surgeons, we're dependent on our hands to make money. And if something prevents us from working, we lose that income—and the security that goes with it. That's why I'm working with Chris Salazar to invest in real estate and create an additional income stream separate from my oral surgery practice. Chris is the Founder and CEO of Archstone Capital Partners, a vertically integrated real estate investment firm headquartered in Dallas. Chris and his team focus on value-add multifamily properties in the Midwest and Texas, and Archstone currently operates a portfolio of 500 doors. On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, Chris joins me to discuss the advantages of investing in multifamily over single family properties and describe how his value-add deals make a positive impact on the community. Chris walks us through the tax benefits of investing in multifamily and explains why he likes deals in a tertiary market like the Quad Cities. Listen in to understand how Chris' conservative underwriting protects investors and learn how real estate can help dentists and oral surgeons achieve our financial goals! Key Takeaways What Chris likes about investing in the Quad Cities market The advantages of investing in multifamily over single family homes Chris' goal to build a 1,000-door portfolio in 2022 How returns differ in primary vs. secondary or tertiary markets How real estate can help a dentist or oral surgeon achieve their financial goals The tax benefits of investing in multifamily real estate How Chris' value-add deals make a positive impact on the community What investors should ask about the sponsor, the market and the deal itself Why Chris' buy-improve-hold approach generates healthy returns How Chris' conservative underwriting protects investors Connect with Chris Salazar Archstone Capital Partners Arsenal Capital Partners Email: csalazar@arsenalcp.com Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Resources Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik Liberty Oral Surgery February Event Archstone Before Photos Archstone After Photos

In 2018, Joe DiMeo fell asleep at the wheel. In the resulting accident, he suffered third-degree burns over 80% of his body. He was left without eyelids, ears and fingertips. But in August of 2021, a team at NYU Langone Health performed a face and double hand transplant on Joe. Was the procedure successful? How has his life changed since the surgery? On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, I share two journal articles that piqued my interest this week, beginning with the recent Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery feature on trigeminal neuralgia that describes the symptoms of this long-term facial pain disorder as well as its treatment options. I go on to discuss the world's first successful face and double hand transplant surgery, explaining what's involved in the patient selection process, why 22-year-old Joe DiMeo was a good candidate for the procedure and how he's doing now. Listen in for insight into what was involved in the 23-hour face and hand transplant and learn about Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, the pioneering oral and maxillofacial surgeon who led the surgical team. Key Takeaways The symptoms of long-lasting facial pain disorder trigeminal neuralgia What causes trigeminal neuralgia and how it's triggered The surgical and non-surgical treatment options for trigeminal neuralgia How Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez led the world's first successful face and double hand transplant The team of 140 healthcare professionals who conducted the 23-hour surgery What made Joe DiMeo a good candidate for the procedure and how he's doing now A brief history of human face transplants The patient selection process for face transplant surgery Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Resources Liberty Oral Surgery February Event Email info@libertysurgerycenter.com  Nobel Biocare Ken Parish at Nobel Biocare Ian McNickle of WEO Media Jet Virtual Consults 'Trigeminal Neuralgia' in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery NYU's Press Release on the World's First Successful Face and Double Hand Transplant Photos of Joe DiMeo

With oral operations, negative outcomes are bound to arise from time to time. Though, when we take the time to continue to stay informed of possible hazards and complications, we can better avoid these possible outcomes. On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, I share three interesting articles from the the Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, including my experience and judgment regarding each topic. I explain what cognitive and negative bias is and how to avoid it, my experience with frailty and oral surgeries, and my personal insight on penicillin and allergy evaluations. Listen in for insight on cognitive bias hazards after operative complications, how to minimize frailty preoperatively through prehabilitation and whether or not penicillin allergy is a risk factor for surgical site infection. Key Takeaways What cognitive and negative cognitive bias is Positive responses that a surgeon can take regarding a cognitive bias hazard Cognitive bias tendencies that can occur Complications to avoid after a complication or an adverse event Minimizing frailty preoperatively through prehabilitation and improving surgical outcomes Dr. Bryan's oral surgery experience with a frail 90 year old patient Important things to take into account when dealing with a frail patient A study on penicillin allergy and if it is a risk factor for surgical site infection after oral and maxillofacial surgery Dr. Bryan's insight on penicillin allergy and allergy evaluations Sneak peek of upcoming episode with Chris Salazar, all about using real estate to create other sources of income outside of dentistry and oral surgery Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jaw Breaker on Youtube Email Bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Resources Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cognitive Bias Hazards After an Operative Complication Minimizing Frailty Preoperatively Through Prehabilitation: Improving Surgical Outcomes Is Penicillin Allergy a Risk Factor for Surgical Site Infection After Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

This week we discuss some pretty interesting articles from the Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery the first one discussing the Akinosi nerve block technique versus the inferior alveolar nerve block technique for beginners to see whether there's an ease in learning and decrease complication rates for beginners.   I didn't ask us the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein for use in grafting of the  Alveolar cleft. I then proceeded on to discuss where there's a correlation between an impacted mandibular third molar, the type of impaction and mandible fractures and then the type of mandible fractures and believe me when I tell you there is. You're going to have to listen to this episode to find out what that correlation is.

This week in Dental news to abuse will start off by discussing how  dental offices can win back lost patience as well we'll talk about a new retraction paste that's made out of a combination of 15% aluminum chloride and kaolin Clay will also discuss  a new product available called Moisyn they can help patients with xerostomia or dry mouth. I will also talk about an implant post-operative care system and a handheld intraoral x-ray system and a new water line filter guaranteed to keep your water lines clean and bacteria free.

This week we go over weight loss with jaw fractures and whether or not doing a closed reduction or an open reduction makes a difference in this weight loss. The average patient with a mandibular fracture loses approximately 5% of their body weight but if it made it to the ICU they lose up to 9% of their body weight. We also will discuss obstructive sleep apnea and whether there's an increased incidence of obstructive sleep apnea with a mandibular setback surgery using a vertical ramus osteotomy. We will also discuss the use of dental implants to facilitate jaw surgery in a complex restorative case in an edentulous maxilla.

This week I discussed the latest release and new materials and implant and abutment surface from Nobel Biocare. This includes Xeal and TiUltra.

This week we are going to talk about enhancing your dental teams communication as well as using salivary diagnostics for your dental practice to assist in bacterial identification for Paragon it is as well as caries risk assessment and oral cancer screening. We'll also talk about how you can borrow Ritz-Carlton and their famous Empire for outstanding customer service to up your game in serving your patience.

This week in Dental news to Abuse I discuss changes with coding occlusal night guards and how to bill them and make sure you get reimbursed for these little critters. In addition, I discuss the ins and outs of emailing patient dental records and making sure you protect Patient Healthcare information or PHI. I also discuss six patient retention strategies and how to use social media to find your next hire.

This week I discussed two interesting articles the first one is a discussion about the use of topical benzocaine and that's 20% benzocaine gel in the maxilla and specific of the anterior maxilla to decrease pain of injection and entry of the needle and deposition of the fluid as well I discuss hereditary angioedema for oral surgery patients which is the spontaneous facial swelling data can occur because of this rare genetic disease.

This week I have some dental news for you including what the US Congress has been up to in regards to dental bills what the projected size of the dental implant Market is by 2028 a little chit chat about an electronic syringe called dental pain as well as a new line of products for dry mouth and xerostomia how to wrap things out 4 little tips on ways of finding hidden costs and stemming the tide increasing your profitability.

In this episode I discussed three interesting articles the first article discusses the quality of life of patients with jaw and facial deformities before and after jaw surgery and the notable unremarkable quality of life improvements from both a psychological and functional component. I also discuss whether antiplatelet drugs need to be stopped and whether the increase the risk of bleeding after dental implant surgery and a very good crossover study supporting the conclusions of this and I talked about spiking your local anesthetic with dexmedetomidone in an attempt to increase the onset of action the total length of duration and improve the properties of lidocaine local anaesthetic

In this episode, I discuss the increasing use of the Intensive Care Unit for a. Digenic infections over the last decade in Australia. I also discuss the conservative treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the Jaws and the success rates and spontaneous resolution of this process that you can expect from this modality and this treatment course. I also discussed the use of a C-Arm intraoperatively vs CT scans for complex facial fractures.

In this episode, I start by discussing the periodontal stability on the distal of the mandibular second molar after a coronectomy on mandibular third molars. This is a three-year study and over the last several years the popularity of a coronectomy for high-risk third molar situations with close proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve begs the question as to success and possible risks. This study aims to discuss whether or not there is peridontal pocketing on the distal of the second molar when you leave the roots behind with the extraction of third molars. I also discuss the use of intravenous ibuprofen versus intravenous Tylenol to reduce postoperative pain and narcotic consumption after third molar surgery. You don't want to miss this episode and I think you'll find it very useful and applicable to everyday practice.

This week I discuss navigation vs lab guides vs free hand implant bbn placment accuracy, medications to consider avoiding in those 65 years old or more and whether clone abutments are the same as branded parts in a lab.

This week I go through an article from the Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery written by Bryan Bell that discusses the history of jaw surgery. Orthognathic surgery has an interesting progression through time that any dentist or surgeon should know about and will find well summarized in this podcast.

In this episode, I discussed an article titled office-based sedation and general anesthesia for COPD patients part 1. This is a good review of COPD it's pathophysiology its epidemiology and issues with IV sedation and general anesthesia with Dental patients.

This week I discuss the need for all of us to call Google at 1-844-491-9665 to get them to add the category of “dental implants” instead of the only option being “dental implants periodontist”.  I also discuss how our National Association will help with an application for the American College of Surgeons fellowship and the requirements for that. I also discuss the changes in the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery certification process and for maintenance of that board certification which is profound and significant. I also discuss the significant impact that vaping has on healing and the rationale and study that helps prove that healing from vaping and cigarette smoking are equivalent. This is an action-packed episode full of interesting information that you must check out!

In this episode, I start with a discussion about low-level laser light therapy and helping nerve recovery after a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. There is a significant risk of permanent numbness after jaw surgery particularly lower jaw surgery and this study looks at a novel therapy of low-level laser light therapy to see if recovery can be optimized for patients I also discuss the fact that the impacted third molars can damage and cause external root resorption of mandibular second molars and what those risk factors are. I also discuss the incidence of this occurring in the study. Finally, in this episode, I discuss the psychological impact of doing surgery first for patients with Orthodontics jaw surgery versus the conventional way.  

In this episode, I discuss the misdiagnosis of a swelling on the roof of the mouth that turned out to be cancer. This was misdiagnosed twice and can have serious implications for patients. In addition, we talked about the incidental radiographic finding with a panorex showing calcifications in the Carotid artery and its association with obstructive sleep apnea heart attacks and strokes. We also discuss using dental implants to help a patient with severe erosive lichen planus. Lichen planus can be a painful mucosal condition making Dentures very difficult or impossible to wear. Dental implants offers the opportunity to elevate the appliance off of the mucosa making impossible to wear Prosthetics without pain.