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.
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
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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.
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
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Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik
Liberty Oral Surgery on Eventbrite
Marketing Dentistry Kaizen Style: Small Steps to Big Profits by Dr. Bryan McLelland
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
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.
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
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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