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Dentist Brain Candy

The podcast is designed for the dentist who likes to learn and improve their practice. The information and content delivered is designed to help the restorative dentist move their practice forward. Each week we start off with an quote that gets the metal gears turning, a book review which will be digested for the listener over a series of episodes pulling out relevant material and applying it to the dental practice. Next an article will be reviewed from the literature and available for download. The show will close with an interesting case that I have come across. Pictures and radiographs, when appropriate will be on the website to review as well. The benefits include having a virtual dental buddy that you can listen to and “hang out with” and talk shop and grow your experience, knowledge and enthusiasm for our profession.
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Now displaying: March, 2022
Mar 21, 2022

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 repair
How nutrition optimization can improve maxillofacial trauma repair outcomes
Why a growth mindset is essential for developing intelligence

Why knowledge without application is hollow
The truth behind the myth that genius is born

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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

Mar 14, 2022

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

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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

Mar 7, 2022

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

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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 

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