Everyday Oral Surgery

The Pillars to an Elite Implant Practice (with Dr. Hunter Dawson, Prosthodontist)

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Show Notes

What does it take to build a truly elite implant practice? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Dr. Hunter Dawson, a prosthodontist, to break down the foundational pillars that help oral surgeons move from placing implants to building a high-performing implant practice. Dr. Dawson explains why technical skill is only one part of the equation and why surgeons need a deeper understanding of restorative dentistry, diagnosis, and treatment planning to imp...

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