The Basics of Aviation and the Parallels to Oral Surgery (with Dr. Bill Runyon)

Everyday Oral Surgery

Today’s episode is a slight departure from our usual undertaking as we focus more on the wonder of flight than dentistry. But of course, there’s always a link to oral and maxillofacial surgery as we discover how the basics of aviation parallel the work of oral surgeons. We're joined by Dr. Bill Runyon, Jr., DDS, cofounder of Allied OMS and partner at Fort Worth Oral Surgery. Dr. Bill begins by detailing his journey to becoming a pilot before explaining exactly what it takes to become certified. We learn about the pros and cons of private travel versus public transit, how instrument flying paints a good comparison between piloting and oral surgery, other ways in which aviation parallels dentistry, and what you can expect to pay when buying an aircraft in today’s economy. We end with Dr. Bill’s helpful advice for first-time pilots and new OMS graduates and discover how time in the military can improve your private dentistry practice. Tune in for all this and more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Bill walks us through his current practice setup.
• How he became a pilot and what it takes to be certified.
• Why he chooses to fly and the pros and cons of flying private versus public transit.
• How oral surgery parallels aviation, starting with the challenges of flying through weather.
• Why details matter, the power of checklists, and a persistent desire to learn more.
• The age implications of flying a plane and more information about Dr. Bill’s personal aircraft.
• Unpacking the price range of modern planes.
• Dr. Bill’s advice for first-time pilots and words of encouragement for new OMS graduates.
• How military experiences can improve and enhance private practice exploits.
• The British Are Coming, The Boys in the Boat, staying healthy, and extraction forceps.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Bill Runyon on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-f-runyon-jr-dds/

Allied OMS — https://alliedoms.com/

Fort Worth Oral Surgery — https://fortworthoralsurgery.com/

AAOMS — https://aaoms.org/

Flying Dentists Association — https://flyingdentists.org/

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — https://www.eaa.org/airventure

Rick Atkinson Books — https://rickatkinson.com/

The British Are Coming — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1627790438

The Boys in the Boat — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143125478

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/

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Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059