Episode: #328 | Published: 2025-10-27 | Duration: 37 min 26 sec

Topic: Medicine

The more we give, the happier we will be! In this episode of Every Day Oral Surgery, we are thrilled to welcome periodontist and the CEO and founder of Liberate, Dr. Robert Ferrell, to discuss why he feels the greatest crisis the world faces is the absence of connection. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about his career, the break he took to go on a mission for his church, the pros and cons of taking such a large break, the mental health struggles of oral surgeons, and so much more! We delve into why Dr. Ferrell believes the greatest crisis we face is a lack of connection before talking about how we can mitigate it. He even discusses how he empowers his team to be of service to people. Finally, Dr. Ferrell answers our rapid-fire questions. Thanks for listening!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Robert Ferrell.
• A brief overview of Dr. Ferrell’s career and the three-year break he took.
• The pros and cons of taking a break from practicing dentistry.
• A reminder of the mental health struggles oral surgeons often face.
• Dr. Ferrel shares some tips for managing stress and crises.
• How we can create better connections and be less transactional.
• Methods our guest uses to empower his team to be of service to the community.
• Why giving back actually makes you a happier person.
• Skill versus connection and how the latter makes you a healer.
• Dr. Ferrell ends off by answering our rapid-fire questions.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Robert Ferrell on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ferrell-4393a1102/

Dr. Robert Ferrell Email Address — robert@rwferrell.com

Build then Bless — https://buildthenbless.com/

Giftology — https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention/dp/1619614332

Give and Take — https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986

Leaders Eat Last — https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591845327

The Obstacle is the Way — https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358

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