The Full Arch Podcast

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt a dental assistant at Santa Barbara Dental, to discuss the evolving role of dental assistants in full-arch dentistry. They explore how clinical preparation, procedural knowledge, and team coordination contribute to a more efficient surgical workflow.

From learning implant components to anticipating the surgeon's next steps, the conversation highlights how initiative, repetition, and a deeper understanding of the full-arch process can help dental assistants become more effective members of the clinical team.

Key Highlights

🔹 Beyond Traditional Chairside Assisting – How understanding the full-arch procedure allows dental assistants to contribute beyond passing instruments and supporting the doctor.

🔹 Anticipation Improves Efficiency – Why preparing materials, understanding each surgical step, and anticipating the doctor's needs can reduce interruptions and improve workflow.

🔹 Building a Stronger Clinical Team – How structured training, repetition, and team coordination help create a more confident and efficient full-arch practice.

🎧 Listen to Episode 193: Dr. Vorholt Invites His Dental Assistant to TFAP! to hear how developing knowledgeable and proactive dental assistants can strengthen clinical workflows and support better full-arch practice operations on The Full Arch Podcast.

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Interested in learning more about AOX dental implants? Join our upcoming webinar on the 20th to discover more. Register here: https://spgdentalimplants.com/landingpage/aox-webinar In this exciting episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt welcomes Dr. Keifer, an emerging talent in Full Arch dentistry, to discuss his journey and the upcoming launch of the new SPG office. Dr. Keifer shares his experiences, challenges, and growth as he transitioned from dental school to specializing in surgery and implants.

Key Highlights:

• Starting Out in Dentistry: Dr. Keifer reflects on his early inspirations to pursue surgery and implant dentistry and his initial steps in the field.

• Gaining Experience in Unique Environments: From dental school to working as a prison dentist, Dr. Keifer describes how his diverse experiences shaped his skill set and prepared him for Full Arch.

• The Path to SPG: The episode covers the valuable training, continuing education, and hands-on experience that helped Dr. Keifer establish a foundation in Full Arch procedures before the SPG office opening.

🎧 Tune in now to get inspired by Dr. Keifer's journey and hear how he's preparing for this exciting new chapter with the SPG team.

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Interested in learning more about AOX dental implants? Join our upcoming webinar on the 20th to discover more. Register here: https://spgdentalimplants.com/landingpage/aox-webinar In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Kyle Lim of Power Dental Group to discuss how the right instruments can improve clinical workflows and why implant dentists should take a more intentional approach to their armamentarium.

They explore the problems with traditional instrumentation, the value of investing in quality tools, and how listening to clinicians can lead to better solutions for everyday surgical challenges.

🔹 Choose Instruments That Work for You – Understand why your armamentarium should reflect your clinical needs and support a more efficient workflow.

🔹 Question the Status Quo – Discover how identifying everyday frustrations can lead to better instrumentation and practical innovation.

🔹 Invest in Quality and Purpose – Learn why reliable tools and thoughtful instrument selection matter beyond the initial purchase price.

🎧 Listen to Episode 191: Taking Pride in Your Armamentarium with Power Dental Group's Kyle Lim to hear how intentional instrument selection and continuous innovation can help improve your workflow and elevate your approach to implant dentistry.

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Interested in learning more about AOX dental implants? Join our upcoming webinar on the 20th to discover more. Register here: https://spgdentalimplants.com/landingpage/aox-webinar In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Brady Huang to discuss his journey into implant dentistry, the mentorship that shaped his career, and his recent achievement of becoming an ABOI diplomate.

They explore the value of hands-on training, clinical case documentation, continuing education, and mentorship in developing a strong foundation in implant dentistry. Dr. Huang also shares his perspective on professional growth and giving back through teaching and surgical mentorship.

🔹 The Impact of Mentorship – Discover how the right mentor and clinical environment can shape your career in implant dentistry.

🔹 Prepare for the Next Milestone – Learn why documenting cases early and staying organized can help you work toward professional credentials.

🔹 Keep Learning and Giving Back – Understand why becoming a diplomate is a milestone, not the end of learning, and how teaching can help you contribute to the next generation of implant dentists.

🎧 Listen to Episode 190: Newly Minted Diplomate Dr. Brady Huang Joins TFAP to hear how mentorship, hands-on experience, and continued learning can help you grow as an implant dentist and build a lasting career.

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In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Derek Williams sits down with Dr. EJ Yung and Dr. Grady Gores to continue their conversation on mentorship, full-arch surgery, and what it takes to improve surgical efficiency.

They discuss the balance between efficiency and clinical outcomes, why working faster is not always the answer, and how slowing down at the right moments can actually make a case more efficient.

🔹 Efficiency Is Not Speed – Learn why removing unnecessary steps can matter more than simply trying to work faster.

🔹 Know When to Slow Down – Understand why taking your time with critical parts of surgery can prevent mistakes and repeated work.

🔹 Make Your Team Part of the Process – See how clear goals, communication, and assistant training can improve the flow of every case.

🎧 Listen to Episode 189: Dr. EJ Yung Part 2: The Real Reason Your Full Arch Cases Take 5 Hours to hear how better preparation, teamwork, and clinical judgment can make full-arch surgery more efficient without compromising outcomes.

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In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Derek Williams sits down with Dr. EJ Yung and Dr. Grady Gores to talk about what happens before and during a doctor's first full-arch cases. They discuss the gap between learning the surgical steps and understanding how to manage the entire procedure.

The conversation explores preparation, surgical sequencing, team communication, and mentorship, showing how small improvements in planning and workflow can make full-arch surgery more efficient and predictable.

🔹 Prepare Beyond the Procedure – Understand why knowing the surgical steps is only part of preparing for full-arch surgery.

🔹 Think Ahead – Learn how anticipating the next step can improve surgical flow and reduce unnecessary delays.

🔹 Train Your Team – See how preparing and communicating with your assistants can improve efficiency throughout the case.

🎧 Listen to Episode 188: Dr. EJ Yung Part 1: Before Your First Full Arch, What Courses Can't Prepare You For to hear how preparation, mentorship, and team coordination can improve your full-arch workflow.

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In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Alex Sharp sits down with longtime friend Dr. PeyRay to discuss their different paths into full-arch dentistry and what led them to pursue this growing area of implant dentistry.

Dr. Pey Ray shares how he built his own curriculum through intentional education, applied what he learned directly to his cases, and used photographs and case tracking to honestly evaluate his clinical work. They also discuss the importance of mentorship, knowing your clinical limits, focusing on the work you enjoy, and gradually expanding your skill set.

🔹 Build Your Own Curriculum – Seek out educators for what they do best, then put that knowledge into practice instead of relying on a single path of education.

🔹 Study Your Own Work – Documenting cases, tracking failures, and reviewing your results can reveal where your clinical skills need to grow.

🔹 Know When to Say No – Focusing on the area of dentistry you want to pursue can create the space to develop deeper expertise and take on more advanced cases.

🎧 Listen to Episode 187: TFAP SPG x Dr. PeyRay Crossover to hear how intentional learning, self-assessment, and focused growth can shape your journey in full-arch dentistry.

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In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt continues his conversation with Dr. Jonah Lee on the future of implant dentistry and how dentists can prepare for a more implant-focused career.

They discuss the growing role of general dentists in implant dentistry, the importance of proper training and mentorship, and why clinicians don't need to know every possible complication before they begin. The conversation also explores how dental schools can better prepare students through CBCT, treatment planning, guided surgery, and restorative education.

🔹 Build the Right Foundation – Understand CBCT, treatment planning, biology, guided surgery, and restorative components before advancing.

🔹 Know When to Ask for Help – You don't need every answer before starting, but you do need access to experienced mentors when complications arise.

🔹 Keep Learning as Dentistry Evolves – Stay current with new techniques and technology instead of relying on outdated treatment paradigms.

🎧 Listen to Episode 185: Jonah Lee and the Dental School Implant Study Club: Come Prepared with Questions, Ep. 2 to hear Dr. Steven Vorholt and Dr. Jonah Lee discuss the future of implant dentistry and how dentists can prepare for it on The Full Arch Podcast.

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In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Jonah Lee to discuss the Dental School Implant Study Club and how dental students can begin building their foundation in implant dentistry early.

They explore the value of hands-on learning, mentorship, and coming prepared with the right questions. The conversation also highlights why mastering the fundamentals is essential before moving into more advanced implant and full-arch procedures.

🔹 Start Building Your Implant Foundation Early – Learn why students can benefit from exploring implant dentistry before graduation.

🔹 Come Prepared With Questions – Discover how asking better questions can make mentorship and clinical learning more valuable.

🔹 Seek Out Hands-On Experience – Explore how practical exposure can help future clinicians build confidence and develop their skills.

For future implant dentists, learning early, asking questions, and getting hands-on experience can make a difference.

🎧 Listen to Episode 185: Jonah Lee and the Dental School Implant Study Club: Come Prepared with Questions, Ep. 1 on The Full Arch Podcast.

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In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt welcomes back Matt Krieger, better known as ArchGHOST, for a conversation about his return to the AOX space and what he has been working on since stepping away from regular content creation.

Matt shares how ArchGHOST has evolved and what is next for his education platform, including new content and upcoming courses. The conversation also explores the lessons that come with experience, managing complex full-arch cases, and how a clinician's approach can continue to evolve over time.

🔹 Experience Changes Your Perspective – Years of performing full-arch cases can reshape how clinicians approach challenges, manage complications, and make decisions under pressure.

🔹 Lessons From Experience – The conversation explores how performing thousands of arches can shape a clinician's mindset, decision-making, and approach to difficult cases.

🔹 Evolving Your Clinical Approach – Hear how experience, continued learning, and conversations with other surgeons can influence how clinicians approach complex and higher-risk patients.

🎧 Listen to Episode 184: The ArchGHOST is back! Matt Krieger's return to the AOX Zeitgeist to hear Matt's perspective on clinical growth, complex cases, and the next chapter of ArchGHOST on The Full Arch Podcast.

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