Special List #16: Long-Game Strategies For Thriving Practices with Dr. David Lee Hill

Описание: What does it really take to build a dental practice that’s future-proof and not just profitable?

Through relentless investment in safety, leadership, and education, oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. David Lee Hill shaped Chapel Hill Oral Surgery into what it is today.

From rebuilding his entire facility to meet AAAHC standards, to adopting a dual-provider anesthesia model, to embracing dynamic navigation technology, doing things the hard way early paid off later.

Hear why delayed gratification beats shortcuts, how mentorship and continuing education shaped his career, and why having the right leadership team matters more than any single piece of technology.

Listen for his takes on anesthesia models, surgical planning, culture, and why perseverance—not perfection—is often the real differentiator between practices that stall and those that thrive.

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David Lee Hill, JR., DDS
CEO, OMS Chapel Hill Oral Surgery

Dr. Hill is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Academy of Osseointegration, the International Team for Implantology, North Carolina State Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, North Carolina State Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the American Association of Dental Research.

Learn more about Chapel Hill Oral Surgery https://www.chapelhilloralsurgery.com/

Follow Dr. Hill’s practice on Instagram   / chapelhilloralsurgery  

The Special Lists, presented by Referral Lab, is the podcast for dentists and dental specialists.

Running a dental practice isn’t easy, and if you’re in private practice, it can sometimes feel like you’re on an island. That’s why finding your people—those who’ve been in your shoes and can share real, lived experience—changes the game.

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Cameron Full
Co-Founder of Referral Lab

Cameron Full, co-founder of Referral Lab, is a strategic problem-solver with expertise in business management and digital solutions. He combines leadership, creativity, and technology to drive success across various industries.

Connect with Cameron on LinkedIn   / cameronfull  

Jason Souyias, DDS
Periodontist and Co-Founder of Referral Lab

Dr. Jason Souyias is a periodontist, educator, and co-founder of Referral Lab software. He teaches dentists and hygienists, including as a Pikos Institute faculty member. In his Port Huron private practice, he's known for excellent patient communication and experience. He's passionate about his work and dedicated to helping other dentists.

More about Dr. Jason Souyias https://www.phperio.com/

Michael Seda, DMD, MS
Periodontist and Co-Developer of Referral Lab

Dr. Seda is a periodontist and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience who combines clinical expertise with a passion for helping practices thrive. Drawing on his early experiences in diverse dental offices, he now uses advanced analytics and data-driven strategies to boost referrals, scheduling, case acceptance, and overall performance—all while emphasizing efficiency, teamwork, and patient satisfaction.

More about Dr. Michael Seda https://www.sedaperio.com/

Follow Dr. Seda on Instagram   / sedaperio  

Co-hosts: Cameron Full, Jason Souyias, DDS & Michael Seda, DDS
Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis
Assistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Hannah Burkhart
Engineering: Cameron Laird
Theme music: Papa Funk, spring gang
Cover Art: Dan Childs

The Special Lists is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/

0:00 Meet Dr. David Lee Hill
5:01 Inside his practice and what makes it unique
5:22 AAAHC accreditation
7:26 Future‑proofing the surgery center
9:17 Core values (SWIM) and serving an educated patient base
10:48 Choosing office vs. hospital for complex cases
11:31 Career journey, failures, and lessons as a traveling surgeon
30:16 Guided surgery, dynamic navigation, and Pikos Institute mentorship
33:40 Upcoming sinus and advanced bone graft courses