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The Pillars to an Elite Implant Practice (with Dr. Hunter Dawson, Prosthodontist)

May 11, 2026 • Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon • Episode 363

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What does it take to build a truly elite implant practice? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Dr. Hunter Dawson, a prosthodontist, to break down the foundational pillars that help oral surgeons move from placing implants to building a high-performing implant practice. Dr. Dawson explains why technical skill is only one part of the equation and why surgeons need a deeper understanding of restorative dentistry, diagnosis, and treatment planning to improve outcomes and grow their practice. He also unpacks how following cases through to restoration, partnering with strong restorative mentors, and learning when not to move forward with a case can make a major difference. They also explore the role of doctor-to-doctor conversations, why case acceptance often depends on clarity, confidence, and systems, not just clinical ability, and why practices that want to grow need to invest in their entire team. Tune in to learn how to strengthen your implant workflow, improve communication, and create a better experience for both patients and referrals with Dr. Hunter Dawson.

Key Points From This Episode:

The first step to growing your implant practice.
Learn why restorative knowledge is essential to becoming an effective implant provider.
Explore how following implant cases can enhance surgical judgment and improve outcomes.
Understand why communication should begin before treatment starts, not after.
How pre-consult conversations with referring doctors build trust with patients.
Discover why stronger referral relationships require education and collaboration.
Why surgeons need prosthetic knowledge to make better treatment planning decisions.
The importance of not ignoring occlusion, alignment, and orthodontic considerations.
Unpack how visual tools can help patients grasp complex treatment approaches.
Why educating a team can turn staff into a stronger extension of the surgeon.
How reviewing phone calls can reveal gaps in patient-referral communication.
See why growth often comes down to better execution rather than dramatic changes.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Hunter Dawson: https://dawsondmd.com

Dr. Hunter Dawson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hunter_dawson_dmd/

Dr. Hunter Dawson Email: HunterDawsonDMD@gmail.com

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Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059