
In this encore episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Danny Domingue to discuss one of the biggest misconceptions in full-arch dentistry: that high-value treatment only works in affluent communities. Together, they explore how mindset, communication, and patient education can help clinicians successfully present life-changing treatment options in any market. Key Insights: πΉ Value Matters More Than Income β Why patients make decisions based on perceived value, not just price πΉ Confidence Changes Conversations β How a clinician's mindset and communication can directly impact case acceptance πΉ Educating Patients Creates Opportunity β Why giving patients clear options and helping them understand the benefits of treatment leads to better decisions π§ Listen to Episode 175: TFAP encore: This is How You Sell $20K Dentistry in Small Towns to hear how creating value and communicating with confidence can help you deliver full-arch treatment in any community on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.Β Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.
Jun 26
43 min

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Aaron Miller discusses why investing in yourself is one of the most valuable decisions you can make as a clinician. Through real patient cases, continuing education experiences, and lessons learned from advanced training, Dr. Miller explains how expanding your knowledge and skillset can create more opportunities to help patients and grow professionally. Key Insights: πΉ Education Creates Opportunity β How investing in new skills can expand your treatment options and improve patient outcomes πΉ The Value of Being in the Room β Why continuing education is about more than information, and how mentorship, networking, and hands-on learning accelerate growth πΉ Growth Requires Action β Why the biggest returns come from applying what you learn and challenging yourself to keep improving π§ Listen to Episode 174: Invest in Yourself to hear how continuous learning and personal investment can help you create more opportunities for yourself and your patients on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.Β Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.
Jun 19
26 min

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Aaron Miller discusses the mindset shifts that help clinicians grow beyond limiting beliefs, improve surgical efficiency, and take greater ownership of their outcomes in full-arch dentistry. Using examples from zygomatic implant cases, patient management, and practice operations, Dr. Miller explains why doctors must learn to lead with intention, direct the treatment experience, and continuously refine their systems both inside and outside the operatory. The episode also explores accountability, team leadership, and the role ownership plays in long-term success. Key InsightsΒ πΉ You Are the Captain β Why taking ownership of outcomes is essential for growth as a clinician and leader πΉ Efficiency Is Intentional β How planning, preparation, and system improvements can create better surgical experiences for everyone involved πΉ Challenging Limiting Beliefs β Why expanding your mindset can unlock new opportunities for clinical and professional growth π§ Listen to Episode 173: YOU are the Captain! to hear how ownership, leadership, and intentional improvement can help you become a more effective full-arch clinician on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.Β Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.
Jun 12
33 min

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt takes a deep dive into the mental challenges of performing full-arch implant cases. Whether new to AOX or a seasoned provider, confidence isn't always guaranteed. From overcoming imposter syndrome to developing a growth mindset, this episode explores what it truly takes to believe in yourself and build the skillset to back it up. Key Highlights 1οΈβ£ Overcoming Imposter Syndrome β Why even experienced clinicians battle self-doubt and how to push past it. 2οΈβ£ Mindset Shifts for Success β The role of mental resilience, preparation, and repetition in mastering full-arch cases. 3οΈβ£ Lessons from Experience & Mentorship β Why confidence is built over time and how learning from past cases and mentors accelerates growth. π§ Tune in to Episode 108 of #TheFullArchPodcast and learn how to break through mental barriers to perform at your best. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or our website at thefullarchpodcast.com. Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.
Jun 5
37 min

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Simoh Oh to discuss advanced AOX treatment planning, remote anchorage techniques, and how clinicians can expand their treatment options to handle more complex cases with confidence. Dr. Oh shares his approach to maximizing the maxilla, the philosophy behind Full Arch Masters, and why understanding more treatment pathways can help clinicians solve problems without immediately turning to the most invasive solutions. The conversation also explores mentorship, continuing education, and the impact of ORCA's humanitarian work in Guatemala. Key Insights πΉ Expanding Treatment Options β Why mastering additional techniques helps clinicians treat more complex cases confidently πΉ Maximizing the Maxilla β How remote anchorage and strategic treatment planning create more predictable solutions πΉ Education With Purpose β Why mentorship and continuous learning remain essential for AOX growth π§ Listen to Episode 171: Learning AOX on a Yacht! with Dr. Simoh Oh to hear how expanding your options can help you treat more patients confidently on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.Β Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.
May 29
34 min

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Joseph Zaino to discuss mentorship, surgical growth, and the learning curve behind AOX dentistry. The episode explores how repetition, systems, efficiency, and mentorship help clinicians transition from general dentistry into full-arch implantology with greater confidence and consistency. Dr. Zaino shares his experience onboarding into SPG, learning AOX workflows, improving surgical efficiency, and building confidence through hands-on mentorship and repetition. The conversation also dives into surgical systems, workflow refinement, prosthetic considerations, continuing education, and why mastering the fundamentals matters before chasing advanced techniques. Key Insights: πΉ Mentorship Accelerates Growth β Why guidance from experienced clinicians helps shorten the AOX learning curve πΉ Efficiency Comes From Repetition β How small workflow improvements create major long-term progress in surgery πΉ Fundamentals Build Confidence β Why mastering the basics is critical before moving into more advanced AOX procedures π§ Listen to Episode 170: Mentorship in AOX with Dr. Joseph Zaino to hear how mentorship, repetition, and systems help clinicians grow more confidently in full-arch dentistry on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.Β Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.
May 22
38 min

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Kyle Stanley to discuss burnout, complications, difficult patient conversations, and the mental pressure behind full-arch dentistry. The episode explores how communication, boundaries, and sustainable growth play a major role in long-term success as a clinician. Dr. Stanley shares insights on managing expectations, handling complications, avoiding burnout, and why taking care of yourself outside the practice directly impacts performance inside it. The conversation also dives into patient psychology and the emotional realities many dentists experience but rarely talk about. Key Insights: πΉ Burnout in Dentistry β How exhaustion, pressure, and constant stress affect long-term performance and fulfillment πΉ Expectations & Communication β Why setting clear expectations early helps prevent bigger problems later πΉ Sustainable Growth β How healthier boundaries and intentional growth lead to longer-lasting success in dentistry π§ Listen to Episode 169: Tackling Burnout and Tough Conversations with Dr. Kyle Stanley to hear how better communication, healthier boundaries, and sustainable growth can help dentists thrive long-term on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.Β Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.
May 15
45 min

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt shares insights from his time at Thrive Live in Las Vegas, where he delivered a lecture focused on the role of implants in general dentistry. Speaking to a room of primarily general dentists, he breaks down why implants should no longer be seen as a specialty procedure and why more GPs need to start bringing this treatment in-house. The episode explores the current state of implant dentistry, highlighting how few GPs in the U.S. are placing implants despite it being one of the fastest-growing sectors in dentistry. Dr. Vorholt also dives into the business side of implants, explaining how referrals impact case acceptance, revenue, and overall practice value and why keeping procedures in-house can significantly change outcomes. Key Insights: πΉ Implants Drive Growth β Why implant dentistry is growing faster than the rest of the industry and becoming a larger share of total revenue πΉ Referrals Limit Opportunity β How sending patients out reduces case acceptance and leads to lost revenue πΉ In-House Increases Value β Why keeping implant procedures inside the practice improves both income and long-term practice valuation π§ Listen to Episode 167: Vegas Baby and Why GPs MUST Start Placing Implants to hear how bringing implants in-house can increase case acceptance, revenue, and practice growth on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.Β Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.
May 1
32 min

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Alex Sharp is joined by Daniel Bessonov, CEO of Avora, to explore how AI is transforming dental workflows and patient care. With a background in software and voice technology, Danny shares how his path into dentistry led to building tools that remove friction and improve efficiency in daily practice. The conversation breaks down how AI can handle documentation and repetitive tasks, allowing clinicians to focus on patient connection and care. They also highlight why technology alone isn't enough, and how clear systems and defined processes make tools like Avora truly effective. Key Insights: πΉ AI as a Support System β How automation removes administrative burden so clinicians can focus on patient relationships and care πΉ Frameworks Drive Results β Why clear systems and defined processes are essential to making technology effective πΉ Measure to Improve β How tracking performance and feedback creates a faster path to growth and consistency π§ Listen to Episode 166: Avoramaxxing at SPG to hear how combining AI with strong systems can enhance patient experience and performance on The Full Arch Podcast. Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or on our website at thefullarchpodcast.com.Β Submit your questions here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you.
Apr 24
30 min
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