What if we could completely reimagine the way oral and maxillofacial surgery is practiced—not just for clinical efficiency, but to deepen human connection, enhance patient understanding, and elevate our profession as visionary leaders?
That’s why I’m obsessed with innovation.
We’re standing at a transformational moment in our field. The rise of AI, 3D visualization, and digital treatment planning isn’t just a tech trend—it’s a seismic opportunity to revolutionize the experience of surgery for both the patient and the provider.
In my practice, I’ve seen firsthand how real-time 3D reconstructions, CBCT-driven surgical mapping, and AI-enhanced treatment simulations shift the entire dynamic of a consultation. We’re no longer handing patients a clipboard and a vague explanation. We’re inviting them into an immersive, visual, interactive journey where they can see their condition, explore options, and understand our vision before we even pick up an instrument.
Think about the power of that:
Patients no longer feel like passive recipients—they become active collaborators.
Treatment acceptance rises because fear is replaced with clarity.
Our value as surgeons becomes visible—not just in our hands, but in our ability to teach, plan, and lead.
This kind of innovation changes everything.
When a patient sees their jaw joint function in 3D, visualizes the corrective surgery, and watches the alignment shift in real time—they don’t just hear about your expertise. They experience it.
And when AI-powered tools allow you to simulate outcomes, predict bone graft integration, or overlay digital guides onto surgical plans with micron-level accuracy, your confidence as a surgeon goes up—and so does the patient's.
This is the future I’m building toward. A future where:
Technology amplifies—not replaces—our clinical brilliance.
Surgeons are empowered to lead with vision, not just technique.
The private practice becomes a personal innovation lab, not a bureaucratic replica of the hospital system.
Because when we align patient understanding with surgical expertise through advanced tech, we’re not just making our jobs easier—we’re building trust, increasing access to care, and redefining what elite surgical experiences look like.
And that’s why I believe oral and maxillofacial surgeons must become more than technicians.
We must become architects of experience.
CEOs of the surgical journey.
Let’s talk about the future of oral surgery—and no, I’m not referring to comfier waiting room chairs or slightly fancier décor.
I’m talking about a future where private practice isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving.
Not because we’re playing catch-up, but because we’re thinking differently.
We’re building surgical startups.
And we’re leading like Steve Jobs and Apple (same concept, ± the iconic turtleneck and blue jeans drip).
- Tools Are Smarter—But Are We?
CBCT? Standard.
3D navigation? Just getting warmed up.
The real future? AI-integrated diagnostics, predictive analytics for bone healing, intraoral scanning that builds surgical guides in real-time, and patient avatars that simulate outcomes down to the micron.
Imagine a treatment plan visualized instantly—like a Pixar movie your patient actually understands.
Here’s the key takeaway for those of us leading the charge:
Technology won’t replace us—it’ll reveal us. The best surgeons will shine because tech will spotlight the unique skills we’ve earned through years of rigorous training.
- Private Practice = Personal Innovation Lab
Hospital red tape? Gone.
In private practice, we control the variables.
Want to implement a concierge-style surgical recovery experience? Do it.
Want to offer IV sedation via a CRNA-led mobile suite across multiple locations? Let’s go.
When you realize you’re not just a clinician—you’re the CEO of a surgical experience—everything changes.
- Patients Expect More—And They Deserve It
Today’s patients scroll through five-star reviews and luxury service experiences daily.
When they walk into your office, does the experience immediately reassure them they’re in the right place?
If not, we lose them.
But if it does? We earn their trust—and their loyalty.
- Leadership That Actually Leads
Real leadership in oral surgery means mentoring assistants into team leads, coaching associates into future partners, and empowering your front desk to see themselves not as schedulers—but as brand ambassadors.
It also means building a mission people want to follow.
At Elite Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Oklahoma, ours is simple: deliver elite care, provide unreasonable hospitality, and make surgery a story worth telling.
Private practice isn’t dying—it’s waking up.
Let’s break the stereotype of the cocky surgeon.
Let’s be precise and personable.
Brilliant and humble.
Visionary and relatable.
If this resonates with you, reach out.
I’m Dr. Jeremy Egan, DMD, MD—dual-trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon, surgical innovator, and founder of Elite Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Oklahoma.
Check us out and get to know what sets me apart from every other surgeon in Oklahoma!
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