SAVING LIVES,ONE CONVERSATIONAT A TIME.
When Eric Grahek launched EG Dominates Podcast, he wanted to bring a fresh perspective to the world of dentistry. Each episode featured Eric visiting different dental practices, diving deep into engaging discussions with fellow dentists about the latest techniques, patient care, and industry innovations.
Then everything changed. In June 2024, a volleyball injury led to a canker sore that wouldn't heal. Because of his deep connections in the dental industry, Eric got examined within weeks. The diagnosis: Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage 2 progressing toward Stage 3. A twelve-hour surgery followed.
His career in dental sales, from being one of the youngest salesmen at Cintas Corporation to breaking into pharmaceutical sales and eventually dental with BioHorizons, had unknowingly built the network that would save his life. The relationships he formed gave him roughly six weeks of head start on treatment, time he couldn't afford to lose.
“If I wasn't in dental, I would have probably waited another two or three weeks to have it looked at. And it would have been too late. God put all these people in my life for a reason. I want to take this experience and give back. I think that is my calling.”
Early detection is everything. Every week counts when fighting oral cancer. Eric's network saved him six critical weeks of treatment time.
Through awareness, advocacy, and pushing for routine oral cancer screenings at every single dental visit nationwide.
Life after cancer means maximizing every moment. Connecting with the people who matter. Living with absolute purpose.
Each episode blends candid conversation with hard-won perspective. From dental innovation to cancer survival stories that need to be heard.
Melissa Vincent discusses her oral cancer survival journey, including diagnosis and glossectomy surgery to recovery and advocacy, sharing insights on faith and resilience.
Johnny Titus shares his battle with Stage 4 Appendiceal Cancer, including colon resection surgery, chemotherapy treatments, and his path to remission.
Tara Ramos recounts facing tongue cancer twice, addressing survivorship, identity, faith, nutrition, and what it really takes to stay positive.
Building a community for survivors to connect, share their journeys, and find resources.
Presenting a case study to 10,000+ dental professionals on the importance of routine screenings.
Founding Member & Advisory Committee Member
Working hand-in-hand to drive awareness, fund research, and push for policy change.
Pushing for oral cancer screenings as standard practice in every dental check-up, nationwide.
“If this were my last day, did I maximize it? Did I connect with the people important to me? Did I accomplish my goals?”
Eric's daily reflection
Whether you're a dental professional, a survivor, or someone who believes in making oral cancer screening standard practice, there's a place for you here.