Dr. Michael Han is Program Director at the University of Illinois. Although he never had his sights set on teaching, he found fulfillment in the act and enjoys helping residents refine their skills to become the leading oral maxillofacial surgeons of the future. We kick off the show by hearing from Michael on his academic and professional history. After learning how he entered the world of academia and ultimately teaching, Michael shares what he enjoys about sharing knowledge with young hopefuls. He touches on how it has made him reflect on himself as a surgeon and the ways in which it has been a synergistic journey. We then ask Michael to tell us more about how he has refined his teaching techniques. He explains the importance of not making assumptions and encouraging your students to ask questions, especially as there are many solutions to one problem. Later, Michael shares a number of clinical pearls with us and expands on attractions and molts, and the reasons why he doesn’t allow his residents to deviate from routine. To conclude the show, Michael talks about which gadgets he enjoys as well as his one rule for using them. For a handful of clinical pearls, be sure to join us today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Michael Han.
• Michael shares his academic and professional history.
• How Michael made his decision to pursue academia.
• What Michael enjoys about teaching.
• Michael’s experiences letting his residents work on his real-life patients.
• How Michael has refined his teaching method.
• Michael’s teaching style and how it has changed recently.
• Michael talks about implant systems and which ones work for him.
• Get your fill on 3D printers and implants.
• Hear how Michael’s I&D technique has evolved over the years.
• Michael touches on his role as Program Director.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Michael Han

University of Illinois

University of California

University of Seattle

UIC

Nobel Biocare

Straumann

Autodesk Meshmixer