The Evolution of Oral Surgery Practice w/ Dr. Joe Doctora

15/09/2025 25 min
The Evolution of Oral Surgery Practice w/ Dr. Joe Doctora

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Episode Synopsis

In this week's episode of Let's Talk Teeth, we sit down with Dr. Joe Doctora, a successful oral surgeon practicing in Nashville, TN who shares his incredible journey and insights into the field of oral surgery. Dr. Doctora discusses his educational background at Meharry Medical College, his experiences with trauma and pathology during his non-categorical year at the University of Miami, and the persistence required to succeed in his specialty. He also provides valuable advice to dental students, reflects on the challenges and rewards of starting his own practice, and offers his perspective on the future landscape of dentistry. Tune in to hear Dr. Doctora's thoughts on private equity, practice management, and the evolving  landscape of the dental industry. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:42 Journey to Oral Surgery02:06 Residency Experiences05:50 Starting a Practice08:02 Challenges and Growth12:34 Current Practice and Future Plans13:34 Adjusting Workflow with Associates14:36 Deciding to Hire an Associate15:24 Characteristics of an Ideal Associate16:23 Future Plans for the Practice17:23 Private Equity in Dentistry22:52 Advice for New Dental Practitioners24:09 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport the show

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