Dr. Wahan Experiment
I’m an oral maxillofacial surgeon in private practice, who teaches at the University of Washington Dental School, takes facial trauma and oral surgery call at the hospital, and finds the time to do stuff like this. I make videos and invite guests about topics that I find interesting. This is not only for medical or dental people but meant for most anyone. So enjoy and rate and subscribe if you find it entertaining.
Episodes
![ep 005: Shadow Bans, Community Guidelines Violations, and How I get Around the Instagram Algorithm](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18672755/photo-output_ag6xue_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Serv Wahan MD, DMD discusses shadow bans, community guideline violations, and hacks to get around algorithm blocking on TikTok and Instagram. He shares his experience with social media and how he started posting surgical content after the pandemic. Serv explains what a shadow ban is and how it affects reach and engagement. He also provides tips on avoiding shadow bans, such as giving your account a break, removing flagged content, and checking banned hashtags. Serv discusses community guideline violations and the importance of striking a balance between informative and sensitive content. He also shares insights from a study on content and engagement among plastic surgeons on Instagram.
Keywords
shadow bans, community guideline violations, algorithm blocking, TikTok, Instagram, surgical content, reach, engagement, banned hashtags, personal content, social media following, SEO
Takeaways
Shadow bans can result in a sudden decrease in reach and engagement on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
To avoid shadow bans, give your account a break, remove flagged content, and check for banned hashtags.
Community guideline violations can include posting dismemberment, sadistic comments, or celebrating suffering or humiliations.
Personal content tends to have the highest engagement on social media platforms.
Having a large social media following can improve search engine optimization (SEO) and increase visibility on search engines like Google.
Titles
The Impact of Social Media Following on SEO
The Power of Personal Content on Social Media
Sound Bites
"A shadow ban has a sudden decrease in your reach and engagement."
"Give your account a complete break and let the algorithm reset."
"Hashtags can go from being used a lot to being banned."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:53 Understanding Shadow Bands
07:12 Tips to Avoid Shadow Bans
10:05 Banned Hashtags and Community Guideline Violations
31:13 Engagement and Social Media Following
![ep 004: Managing Anticoagulants in Dentistry](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18672755/phonto_svkavk_300x300.jpg)
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Serv Wahan discusses the management of patients on anticoagulants in the dental setting. He addresses common questions and concerns related to blood thinners, tranexamic acid, and the management of bleeding in dental procedures. Dr. Wahan emphasizes the importance of not stopping blood thinners and provides insights into the use of tranexamic acid for local hemostasis.
anticoagulation, blood thinners, dental procedures, tranexamic acid, local hemostasis, patient management
Takeaways
The importance of managing patients on blood thinners in the dental setting
The use of tranexamic acid for local hemostasis in dental procedures
The risks and benefits of managing patients on anticoagulants during dental surgery
Titles
Tranexamic Acid for Local Hemostasis in Dental Surgery
Managing Patients on Anticoagulants in Dental Procedures
Sound Bites
"This topic is for everyone. It's not for doctors, dentists. It's for patients, it's for your family, it's for your friend."
"The answer is no. I do not. We just manage any risk of bleeding locally because that's still safer than taking someone off blood thinners."
"And they can use it on any cut. I just tell them, you keep it in your fridge, you can use it on any cut. You know, it's a topical. And so it does help."
Chapters
00:00Introduction to Anticoagulation Management in Dentistry
03:23Local Management of Bleeding in Dental Procedures
![ep 003: How to Treat Jaw Dislocation Without Sedation](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18672755/photo-output_1__hk564w_300x300.jpeg)
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
I have been able to successfully reduce 80% of TMJ dislocations this way. The other 20% have needed general anesthesia or IV sedation. It doesn't matter if you are a patient, doctor, assistant, or if your friend dislocated their TMJ, you will get something from this episode.
![ep 002: Hollow Jaw / Focal Osteoporotic Bone Marrow Defects and How They Affect Dental Implants](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18672755/IMG_4840_x9stid_300x300.jpg)
Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
So you thought you were safe because your CT scan shows lots of bone for your dental implant? Think again.
![ep 001: What Antibiotics I Recommend for Dental Infections](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18672755/IMG_4839_yrax5y_300x300.jpg)
Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
My 17 years of oral surgery experience combined with relevant literature makes this a go-to for patients, doctors, and your mom.
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