Episode: #197 | Published: 2023-07-31 | Duration: 58 min 10 sec

Topic: Orthognathic Surgery

Performing surgeries in a private office (as opposed to a hospital) requires a great deal of infrastructure. Joining us today to discuss the ins and outs of in-office orthognathic surgeries is Dr. Andy Loetscher of Atlanta Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implant Center. In this episode, we discover how his private office is set up to facilitate these surgeries and the benefits of performing them in-house for the continuity of care. Dr. Loetscher explains how he has streamlined his surgical techniques to reduce costs and improve efficiency and shares advice for young doctors aiming for a similar in-office surgical setup. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Loetscher's technique and experience in performing in-office orthognathic surgery, with bonus insights into anesthesia and plate selection.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing Atlanta-based oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Andy Loetscher.
• Dr. Loetscher’s three main reasons for doing orthognathic surgery.
• How his private office is set up to facilitate orthognathic surgery.
• Why he prefers to use pure inhalation anesthesia when performing orthognathic surgeries.
• His preferred equipment and use of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) sponges for bone grafting.
• The benefits of doing orthognathic surgeries in his office instead of a hospital setting.
• Dr. Loetscher’s post-op regimen.
• The importance of having a skilled and well-trained team.
• How he has streamlined his surgical techniques to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• His experience treating sleep apnea patients with orthognathic surgery.
• Staffing and infrastructure challenges faced in the office.
• Dr. Loetscher’s advice for those aiming to perform complex surgeries in-office.
• He recounts a successfully-handled medical emergency during surgery.
• Why he advises using an anesthesiologist for more complex cases.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Andy Loetscher Cell: 678-938-4053
Dr. Andy Loetscher Email: jawimplant@aol.com
Dr. Andy Loetscher on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/atlantaoralsurgery/

Atlanta Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implant Center — https://www.jawimplant.com/

KLS Martin Bien-Air Special (Promo code: EOSSummer2023) — https://www.klsmartin.com/en-na/products/power-systems/bien-air/

KLS Martin Arnett-FAB-Orthognathic-System — https://www.klsmartin.com/en/products/implants-cmf/titanium-osteosynthesis/

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

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/

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

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059