James Woodyard's guest appearances

James Woodyard

The Best Practices Show

Travis Hornsby

Mark Hyman

Ryan Vet

Michelle Lee

Michael Anderson

John McCarthy

Linda Harvey

David Cohen

Travis Campbell

Dan Sullivan

Roger Price

Sean White

David Harris

Chris Ramsey

Curtis Marshall

OwlTail

Pat Allen

Jason Stoner

It has been an incredible week at the 25th Anniversary Legacy Tour of the Seattle Study Club Symposium in Palm Springs, California. Today, I have three amazing clinicians here to talk about the perio aspect of dentistry. They are all three periodontists. Jason Stoner is a periodontist in Columbus, Ohio. Pat Allen is a periodontist in Dallas, Texas. James Woodyard is a periodontist in Newburgh, Indiana. We talk about the future of perio and how technology is changing everything. We discuss the importance of having a mentor and belonging to a study club. We talk about taking a holistic view of dentistry and incorporating medical into the practice. This is a great discussion where we get the point of view of three unique practitioners.   You can find the panel here: Dr. James Woodyard Dr. Pat Allen Dr. Jason Stoner   Show Notes [01:34] Jason Stoner is a periodontist in Columbus, Ohio. [01:34] Pat Allen is a periodontist in Dallas, Texas. [01:35] James Woodyard is a periodontist in Newburgh, Indiana [02:01] Today, we talk about the future of perio and uniqueness that each different doctor brings to the practice. [02:08] Dr. Allen has been in practice for more than 40 years. He has seen a lot of changes. He has noticed that technology is pushing forward and changing what is done in the office. [02:53] Dr. Stoner thinks that the new technologies and diagnostic tools that are coming in the next decade are unbelievable. [03:09] The focus is coming back to saving teeth again. Stem cells and biologic agents from our own bodies are going to make this a very different landscape. [03:57] When Dr. Woodyard first read about these new technologies, they were too expensive to implement for most patients, but as the technology increases the cost actually goes down making a bright future for perio and advanced technology.  [04:36] Dental implants are wonderful, but nothing we do lasts forever. Teeth are easier to fix than anything, so maybe we need to spend more time trying to save the tooth. [05:06] We are lucky to have a specialty system. Being able to collaborate with specialists opens a whole new opportunity. [06:08] Multidisciplinary care means treating more than one discipline on a patient. Interdisciplinary is interacting and coordinating with other disciplines. [06:37] Common knowledge is important even if you're not the one actually doing the procedure. [07:00] Creating an interdisciplinary team takes work and communication. [07:21] Introducing medical into the dental interdisciplinary team is part of the future. [08:25] Everything that we do is really about inflammation. Inflammation is the enemy. [09:55] In the 80s there was a multidisciplinary approach to dentistry which has now become more of an interdisciplinary approach. [10:43] The common theme is that there has never been a more exciting time to be a dentist. [12:22] Raising awareness in a way that is beneficial to working together. It’s great to collaborate and learn with mentors. [13:48] Jason believes in coming from a place of abundance. He doesn't understand the scarcity mindset when it comes to technology and working with other specialists.  [14:59] Misconceptions about perio include that it is a dying specialty. When it is really one of the most dynamic specialties. What they have to do to offer a standard of care to their patients now is ever-increasing. [16:24] Periodontist were becoming associated with being implant specialists. Periodontists take care of patients and do more than just perform implants. [17:44] Everything a periodontist does the foundation for the mouth. [18:33] The consequences of nontreatment could be communicated a little better. This is a misconception of the public and sometimes a misconception of the dentist. [19:40] Technology is making things easier and more affordable and everybody benefits from that. [20:04] The new diagnostic tools that are coming out are doing what we are supposed to be doing and that is comprehensive care of the patients. [23:41] Making the effort to find mentors and teachers. [24:16] Decide and write down what you want from your career and what is going to satisfy you. Then seek out those opportunities and that knowledge. [26:39] When Pat was looking for mentors, he actually read academic articles and then sought out places where these people were speaking. He made an effort to meet these people. [27:38] Pat advises young people to go to meetings and to not be afraid to meet these people. [30:05] The importance of study clubs and meetings and the friends you make there. [30:38] A study club is a group or community created by dentists to help each other. They put all the knowledge in a bowl and watch it grow. [32:47] The different disciplines add to a deeper richer treatment plan and they all complement each other. [34:04] Having continuing education courses every month. They organize them and have a different area of dentistry as a theme each year. Members pay a flat fee. [34:54] A study club is a group of people coming together to learn as a group. The Seattle Study Club model is a formula for that. It's primarily educational. Although there is a social aspect, you need to be knowledgeable to participate. [37:17] More headway with the medical community in the future would be good. Things are moving more towards a health model as opposed to a reaction model.   Links and Resources: Seattle Study Club Dr. James Woodyard Dr. Pat Allen Dr. Jason Stoner

It has been an incredible week at the 25th Anniversary Legacy Tour of the Seattle Study Club Symposium in Palm Springs, California. Today, I have three amazing clinicians here to talk about the perio aspect of dentistry. They are all three periodontists. Jason Stoner is a periodontist in Columbus, Ohio. Pat Allen is a periodontist in Dallas, Texas. James Woodyard is a periodontist in Newburgh, Indiana. We talk about the future of perio and how technology is changing everything. We discuss the importance of having a mentor and belonging to a study club. We talk about taking a holistic view of dentistry and incorporating medical into the practice. This is a great discussion where we get the point of view of three unique practitioners. You can find the panel here: <a href="https://www.woodyardperio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. James Woodyard</a> <a href="http://www.dredwardpallen.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Pat Allen</a> <a href="https://www.stonerperiospecialists.com/dr-jason-c-stoner-dds-ms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jason Stoner</a> Show Notes [01:34] Jason Stoner is a periodontist in Columbus, Ohio. [01:34] Pat Allen is a periodontist in Dallas, Texas. [01:35] James Woodyard is a periodontist in Newburgh, Indiana [02:01] Today, we talk about the future of perio and uniqueness that each different doctor brings to the practice. [02:08] Dr. Allen has been in practice for more than 40 years. He has seen a lot of changes. He has noticed that technology is pushing forward and changing what is done in the office. [02:53] Dr. Stoner thinks that the new technologies and diagnostic tools that are coming in the next decade are unbelievable. [03:09] The focus is coming back to saving teeth again. Stem cells and biologic agents from our own bodies are going to make this a very different landscape. [03:57] When Dr. Woodyard first read about these new technologies, they were too expensive to implement for most patients, but as the technology increases the cost actually goes down making a bright future for perio and advanced technology. [04:36] Dental implants are wonderful, but nothing we do lasts forever. Teeth are easier to fix than anything, so maybe we need to spend more time trying to save the tooth. [05:06] We are lucky to have a specialty system. Being able to collaborate with specialists opens a whole new opportunity. [06:08] Multidisciplinary care means treating more than one discipline on a patient. Interdisciplinary is interacting and coordinating with other disciplines. [06:37] Common knowledge is important even if you're not the one actually doing the procedure. [07:00] Creating an interdisciplinary team takes work and communication. [07:21] Introducing medical into the dental interdisciplinary team is part of the future. [08:25] Everything that we do is really about inflammation. Inflammation is the enemy. [09:55] In the 80s there was a multidisciplinary approach to dentistry which has now become more of an interdisciplinary approach. [10:43] The common theme is that there has never been a more exciting time to be a dentist. [12:22] Raising awareness in a way that is beneficial to working together. It’s great to collaborate and learn with mentors. [13:48] Jason believes in coming from a place of abundance. He doesn't understand the scarcity mindset when it comes to technology and working with other specialists. [14:59] Misconceptions about perio include that it is a dying specialty. When it is really one of the most dynamic specialties. What they have to do to offer a standard of care to their patients now is ever-increasing. [16:24] Periodontist were becoming associated with being implant specialists. Periodontists take care of patients and do more than just perform implants. [17:44] Everything a periodontist does the foundation for the mouth. [18:33] The consequences of nontreatment could be communicated a little better. This is a misconception of the public and sometimes a misconception of the dentist. [19:40] Technology is making things easier and more affordable and everybody benefits from that. [20:04] The new diagnostic tools that are coming out are doing what we are supposed to be doing and that is comprehensive care of the patients. [23:41] Making the effort to find mentors and teachers. [24:16] Decide and write down what you want from your career and what is going to satisfy you. Then seek out those opportunities and that knowledge. [26:39] When Pat was looking for mentors, he actually read academic articles and then sought out places where these people were speaking. He made an effort to meet these people. [27:38] Pat advises young people to go to meetings and to not be afraid to meet these people. [30:05] The importance of study clubs and meetings and the friends you make there. [30:38] A study club is a group or community created by dentists to help each other. They put all the knowledge in a bowl and watch it grow. [32:47] The different disciplines add to a deeper richer treatment plan and they all complement each other. [34:04] Having continuing education courses every month. They organize them and have a different area of dentistry as a theme each year. Members pay a flat fee. [34:54] A study club is a group of people coming together to learn as a group. The Seattle Study Club model is a formula for that. It's primarily educational. Although there is a social aspect, you need to be knowledgeable to participate. [37:17] More headway with the medical community in the future would be good. Things are moving more towards a health model as opposed to a reaction model. Links and Resources: <a href="https://seattlestudyclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Study Club</a> <a href="https://www.woodyardperio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. James Woodyard</a> <a href="http://www.dredwardpallen.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Pat Allen</a> <a href="https://www.stonerperiospecialists.com/dr-jason-c-stoner-dds-ms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jason Stoner</a>

Episode #115: Live From Seattle Study Club Symposium 2018 with Dr. James Woodyard, Dr. Pat Allen and Dr. Jason Stoner

Dr. James Woodyard is a top periodontist in Newburgh, IN. He is a brilliant clinician, a great person, a great dad, and a friend of mine. He has diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology, and is the only ABP board certified periodontist in his area. He has memberships in many professional organizations. He also founded the Select Study Club which is a branch of the Seattle Study Club.  We have a great discussion where we talk about the single biggest missed opportunity in restorative dentistry. We talk about how dentists need to slow down and find the underlying cause of what is creating problems. Time should be taken to get a proper diagnosis before any work is done. Dentistry can be a solitary profession. Having a great team of other specialists to work with and share knowledge with will only make you a better and more successful dentist.    You can find Dr. James Woodyard here: Woodyard Periodontics Woodyard Periodontics on Facebook DRW@WoodyardPerio.com   Show Notes [02:49] Dr. Woodyard lives in Evansville, IN and practices in Newburgh, IN. His father-in-law and brother are dentists and Dr. Woodyard loves what he does.  [03:32] One of the biggest missed opportunities is diagnosis and finding out why something is happening before treatment.  [04:27] Why is there under diagnosis in dentistry. I think dentists are afraid of people saying no.  [05:50] Loose teeth isn't a diagnosis. Why the teeth are loose is the problem. The diagnosis is key. Once you have that you can move on and do other things.  [06:43] Tell the patient that you are going to find out what is happening and treat them. Treat them like royalty like you treat those new patients.  [08:09] When problems present themselves people need treatment.  [09:03] It's not our right to decide how healthy a patient's mouth should be.  [11:13] Diagnosis is neutral. It's our job to allow patients to make the best informed choice. Slow down and make sure that you get all of the data that you need.  [13:12] Link up with a good periodontist and other specialists that will help you and educate you. [13:41] There are humans attached to these teeth and new dentists have a business to run.  [14:13] Dr. Woodyard started Select Study Club to help educate other dentist. It is a non-threatening environment where people can talk.  [15:32] Being a facilitator in the study club and finding what people need to learn. After the meeting is over, people are coming together. Being a dentist can be isolating. [17:06] The mark of a great leader is helping people grow.  [17:26] Asking what is the right thing for the patient and the right thing for yourself as a dentist. Upping your game and doing the right thing.  [18:43] Every dentist is a specialist. Know your limitations.  [19:35] Who do you want to deliver your baby? A specialist.  [19:58] You will be more productive if you do the same things everyday.  [20:51] Diagnosis is working with a great specialist and starting a dialogue. Helping each other and having each other's backs.  [22:00] Photos are huge in diagnosis. [22:38] Proper diagnosis takes a lot of training. Take pictures or make models and communicate that to the patient.  [23:34] Bringing cases to the study club and using visual communication enables us to do more.  [24:19] It's important to focus on what you are good at. Spend a lot of time on diagnosis and present that information to the patient in a way that they will understand. [24:35] Slow things down, get an extra set of eyes, and have a certain level of accountability.  [25:16] Dr. Woodyard is a better periodontist because he knows more about other disciplines.  [25:55] Get the right diagnosis before starting work. Nothing we do lasts forever. Some of the best money a human can invest is in their mouth. [27:02] A little bleeding. People don't see things in their mouth. If you wait for something to hurt, there is going to be trouble. [28:15] Inflammation is what causes problems.  [28:55] Young dentists who buy a practice should spend extra time on the diagnosis. Share the problems, the risks, and the solutions, and then the treatment.  [30:12] Don't treat before establishing a clear why. Spend time talking to the patient. Use open ended questions. Find the barriers and the fit issues. Gear the conversation to their wants and needs. Then you can present the treatment and know exactly what you are talking about.  [32:58] Be really honest with people and let them know that you really want to help them. Be honest, build trust, and have a system to diagnose the symptoms.  [33:54] You have to go through the steps even with established patients.  [34:50] Establishing the why in interdisciplinary treatment planning. The four pillars of diagnosis. Structure, function, biology, and aesthetic.  [35:06] The fifth pillar is understanding someone's story. Half of the exam is about the data, but half is about really understanding the patients story. [35:29] Shake every patients hand and make them feel comfortable and open up a little bit about yourself.  [37:50] Slow down and take the time to listen.    Links and Resources: Seattle Study Club Woodyard Periodontics Woodyard Periodontics on Facebook DRW@WoodyardPerio.com

Dr. James Woodyard is a top periodontist in Newburgh, IN. He is a brilliant clinician, a great person, a great dad, and a friend of mine. He has diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology, and is the only ABP board certified periodontist in his area. He has memberships in many professional organizations. He also founded the Select Study Club which is a branch of the <a href="https://seattlestudyclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Study Club</a>. We have a great discussion where we talk about the single biggest missed opportunity in restorative dentistry. We talk about how dentists need to slow down and find the underlying cause of what is creating problems. Time should be taken to get a proper diagnosis before any work is done. Dentistry can be a solitary profession. Having a great team of other specialists to work with and share knowledge with will only make you a better and more successful dentist. You can find Dr. James Woodyard here: <a href="http://www.woodyardperio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodyard Periodontics</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/woodyardperiodontics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodyard Periodontics on Facebook</a> <a href="mailto:DRW@WoodyardPerio.com">DRW@WoodyardPerio.com</a> Show Notes [02:49] Dr. Woodyard lives in Evansville, IN and practices in Newburgh, IN. His father-in-law and brother are dentists and Dr. Woodyard loves what he does. [03:32] One of the biggest missed opportunities is diagnosis and finding out why something is happening before treatment. [04:27] Why is there under diagnosis in dentistry. I think dentists are afraid of people saying no. [05:50] Loose teeth isn't a diagnosis. Why the teeth are loose is the problem. The diagnosis is key. Once you have that you can move on and do other things. [06:43] Tell the patient that you are going to find out what is happening and treat them. Treat them like royalty like you treat those new patients. [08:09] When problems present themselves people need treatment. [09:03] It's not our right to decide how healthy a patient's mouth should be. [11:13] Diagnosis is neutral. It's our job to allow patients to make the best informed choice. Slow down and make sure that you get all of the data that you need. [13:12] Link up with a good periodontist and other specialists that will help you and educate you. [13:41] There are humans attached to these teeth and new dentists have a business to run. [14:13] Dr. Woodyard started Select Study Club to help educate other dentist. It is a non-threatening environment where people can talk. [15:32] Being a facilitator in the study club and finding what people need to learn. After the meeting is over, people are coming together. Being a dentist can be isolating. [17:06] The mark of a great leader is helping people grow. [17:26] Asking what is the right thing for the patient and the right thing for yourself as a dentist. Upping your game and doing the right thing. [18:43] Every dentist is a specialist. Know your limitations. [19:35] Who do you want to deliver your baby? A specialist. [19:58] You will be more productive if you do the same things everyday. [20:51] Diagnosis is working with a great specialist and starting a dialogue. Helping each other and having each other's backs. [22:00] Photos are huge in diagnosis. [22:38] Proper diagnosis takes a lot of training. Take pictures or make models and communicate that to the patient. [23:34] Bringing cases to the study club and using visual communication enables us to do more. [24:19] It's important to focus on what you are good at. Spend a lot of time on diagnosis and present that information to the patient in a way that they will understand. [24:35] Slow things down, get an extra set of eyes, and have a certain level of accountability. [25:16] Dr. Woodyard is a better periodontist because he knows more about other disciplines. [25:55] Get the right diagnosis before starting work. Nothing we do lasts forever. Some of the best money a human can invest is in their mouth. [27:02] A little bleeding. People don't see things in their mouth. If you wait for something to hurt, there is going to be trouble. [28:15] Inflammation is what causes problems. [28:55] Young dentists who buy a practice should spend extra time on the diagnosis. Share the problems, the risks, and the solutions, and then the treatment. [30:12] Don't treat before establishing a clear why. Spend time talking to the patient. Use open ended questions. Find the barriers and the fit issues. Gear the conversation to their wants and needs. Then you can present the treatment and know exactly what you are talking about. [32:58] Be really honest with people and let them know that you really want to help them. Be honest, build trust, and have a system to diagnose the symptoms. [33:54] You have to go through the steps even with established patients. [34:50] Establishing the why in interdisciplinary treatment planning. The four pillars of diagnosis. Structure, function, biology, and aesthetic. [35:06] The fifth pillar is understanding someone's story. Half of the exam is about the data, but half is about really understanding the patients story. [35:29] Shake every patients hand and make them feel comfortable and open up a little bit about yourself. [37:50] Slow down and take the time to listen. Links and Resources: <a href="https://seattlestudyclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Study Club</a> <a href="http://www.woodyardperio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodyard Periodontics</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/woodyardperiodontics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodyard Periodontics on Facebook</a> <a href="mailto:DRW@WoodyardPerio.com">DRW@WoodyardPerio.com</a>

Episode #16: The Single Biggest Missed Opportunity in Restorative Dentistry with Dr. James Woodyard