Is there a way to make MMF easier, faster, and safer? Dr. Andrew Jenzer and Dr. Joe Ivory are exploring the introduction of dental occlusion ties for maxillomandibular fixation and they are joining us to discuss their findings today on Every Day Oral Surgery. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what a dental occlusion tie is, how they work, what they can be used for, their benefits, their challenges, and when you may not be able to use them. We also discuss Andrew and Joe’s textbook (coming soon) before they tell us all about their new and exciting ventures in the world of oral surgery. Being a dental resident is incredibly difficult and in this episode, our guests share some wonderful advice and words of wisdom about the importance of learning constantly, finding out what holds value to you, and staying humble. We also talk about their favorite books, movies, and what hobbies make them better surgeons. Finally, Andrew shares an interesting music tip with residents before Joe inspires us with an incredible quote. You will even get a discount code for KLS Martin instruments! You don’t want to miss out on this one!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An exciting promotion code from KLS Martin instruments for listeners. 
• An introduction to today’s guests, Dr. Andrew Jenzer and Dr. Joe Ivory. 
• Andrew explains what a dental occlusion tie is.
• What Andrew and Joe’s article on dental occlusion ties is all about. 
• How the occlusion tie works.
• The challenges with dental occlusion ties and the benefits of using them instead of wires.
• What Andrew and Joe use the ties for most often.
• Why the use of post-operative elastics and splints may prevent you from using dental occlusion ties.
• What their textbook is about, how they decided to create it, and when it will be available. 
• Joe tells us about his new practice and surgery center. 
• Andrew tells us about his fellowship at Duke University.
• They share advice for people in their residency: stay humble and learn as much as possible.
• Andrew tells us how he ended up at Duke and why he is so passionate about teaching.
• Andrew and Joe’s favorite movies. 
• Andrew shares an amazing (unexpected) tip for residents. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Discount code for 40% off of the basic kit from KLS Martin — EOSExo22

KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/ 

Dr. Andrew Jenzer — https://www.augustahealth.org/provider/andrew-jenzer

Dr. Andrew Jenzer Email Address — [email protected]

Dr. Joe Ivory on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-ivory-163736a7/ 

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self — https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332 

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059