The Full Arch Podcast

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: 🔹 Mentorship Accelerates Growth – Why guidance from experienced clinicians helps shorten the AOX learning curve

🔹 Efficiency Comes From Repetition – How small workflow improvements create major long-term progress in surgery

🔹 Fundamentals Build Confidence – Why mastering the basics is critical before moving into more advanced AOX procedures

🎧 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.

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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: 🔹 Burnout in Dentistry – How exhaustion, pressure, and constant stress affect long-term performance and fulfillment 🔹 Expectations & Communication – Why setting clear expectations early helps prevent bigger problems later 🔹 Sustainable Growth – How healthier boundaries and intentional growth lead to longer-lasting success in dentistry

🎧 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.

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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: 🔹 Implants Drive Growth – Why implant dentistry is growing faster than the rest of the industry and becoming a larger share of total revenue 🔹 Referrals Limit Opportunity – How sending patients out reduces case acceptance and leads to lost revenue 🔹 In-House Increases Value – Why keeping implant procedures inside the practice improves both income and long-term practice valuation

🎧 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.

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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: 🔹 AI as a Support System – How automation removes administrative burden so clinicians can focus on patient relationships and care 🔹 Frameworks Drive Results – Why clear systems and defined processes are essential to making technology effective 🔹 Measure to Improve – How tracking performance and feedback creates a faster path to growth and consistency

🎧 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.

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In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Kiefer Schmidt is joined by Dr. Derek Williams and Dr. Grady Gores to discuss the role of mentorship in accelerating growth in full-arch dentistry. Drawing from their own experiences transitioning from dental school into clinical practice, they break down what effective mentorship actually looks like and why it plays a critical role in building confidence and competence early on.

The conversation explores the gap between promised mentorship and real support, highlighting how consistent feedback, preparation, and access to experienced clinicians can dramatically shorten the learning curve. They also dive into the importance of ownership, removing ego, and actively seeking feedback—showing how doctors who grow the fastest are the ones who take responsibility for their outcomes and fully engage in the process.

Key Insights: Mentorship That Works – Why real mentorship goes beyond promises and requires consistency, access, and real-time feedback

Ownership Drives Growth – How taking responsibility and removing ego accelerates clinical improvement

Learning Through Community – How shared experiences, feedback, and collaboration help compress the learning curve

🎧 Listen to Episode 165: Leveraging Mentorship for Better Patient Outcomes to hear how mentorship, ownership, and feedback can accelerate your growth in full-arch dentistry on The Full Arch Podcast.

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The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt is joined by Dr. Alex Sharp to unpack what's really happening inside today's DSO landscape and why many organizations are starting to feel the pressure. Coming off a recent leadership conference, Alex shares key insights on growth, debt, and operational challenges shaping the industry.

The conversation challenges the idea that slow growth is normal in dentistry. Alex explains how specialization, strong systems, and focusing on bottlenecks have allowed SPG to outperform traditional models—while highlighting the growing opportunity in implant dentistry and the importance of differentiation.

Key Insights 🔹 The DSO Doom Cycle – Why overpaying, under-integrating, and relying on outdated growth models is putting major organizations under pressure 🔹 Breaking the Growth Ceiling – How focusing on systems, bottlenecks, and specialization can unlock performance beyond industry norms 🔹 Competing vs. Differentiating – Why most practices stay stuck in competition—and how shifting your model creates real leverage

🎧 Listen to Episode 164: Alex Sharp on the DSO Doom Cycle to hear how shifting your model and focusing on the right levers can unlock real growth on The Full Arch Podcast.

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The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt is joined by Dr. Derek Williams to break down key takeaways from the recent Shared Practices Group doctor retreat, diving into the mindset shifts, systems, and communication strategies driving growth across the organization. From evolving beyond clinical focus to improving case acceptance, this episode highlights what it really takes to scale as a full arch provider.

They also explore the role of confidence, patient communication, and team alignment in converting more cases, emphasizing why sales is not about pressure, but about guiding patients to the right decision. The conversation offers practical insights for any dentist looking to improve case acceptance and create a more predictable, high-performing practice.

Key Highlights: 🔹 Case Acceptance as the Bottleneck – Why growth now depends more on communication than clinical skill 🔹 Confidence & Clarity – How strong recommendations and doctor energy impact patient decisions 🔹 Systems & Team Alignment – Leveraging structure and collaboration to improve conversions

🎧 Listen to Episode 162: Doctor Retreat Recap and Doctor Mindset with Dr. Derek Williams to learn how refining your mindset, communication, and systems can help you increase case acceptance and build a more scalable dental practice on The Full Arch Podcast.

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The Intro to AOX Course is coming to Tempe, AZ! Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the clinical and business systems behind predictable full-arch success. Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot. https://products.sharedpractices.com/tfap-intro-to-aox-2026

In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt shares insights from an upcoming Shared Practices Group retreat, breaking down the systems, meetings, and leadership strategies that drive alignment and growth across a rapidly expanding organization. From daily huddles to quarterly off-site planning, this episode highlights what it takes to keep teams connected and moving in the same direction.

He also discusses the importance of transparency, showing how sharing numbers and involving the team in business decisions can improve accountability, performance, and overall practice success. The conversation offers practical takeaways for any dentist looking to build a more aligned and high-performing team.

Key Highlights: 🔹 Structured Meetings – How daily, monthly, and quarterly meetings create alignment and clarity 🔹 Transparency in Practice – Why sharing numbers helps teams stay accountable and engaged 🔹 Systems for Growth – Building repeatable processes that support long-term success

🎧 Listen to Episode 161: The Importance of Team Meetings and a Look Ahead to the Doctor Retreat at SPG to hear how leadership, structure, and systems can help you build a more aligned and high-performing dental practice on The Full Arch Podcast.

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In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, Dr. Steven Vorholt sits down with Dr. Dan Holtzclaw and Dr. Claudio Miro to talk about the cases that didn't go as planned and the lessons learned from surgical complications. Mistakes happen—even to the best clinicians. But what separates a great implant dentist from the rest is how they respond, adapt, and improve.

1️⃣ What Happens When Things Go Wrong? – Dr. Holtzclaw and Dr. Miro share real-world examples of full-arch cases that didn't go according to plan and how they fixed them.

2️⃣ The Art of Problem-Solving in Surgery – Discover the mindset and techniques that help top implant surgeons adjust and recover from unexpected challenges.

3️⃣ Next-Level Full-Arch Techniques – Learn about cutting-edge approaches, from long E implants to transnasal and prelacrimal engagement, and how these methods are changing full-arch dentistry.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 110 of #TheFullArchPodcast to learn how even the best in the field tackle and fix their biggest challenges.

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