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Shift Your Energy To Shift Your Burnout, Laura Brenner Dds

Articulator Magazine

This article explores why standard burnout treatments like self-care activities and practice ownership often provide temporary relief but fail to address the root cause. The author identifies a common pattern among burnt-out, "Compassionate Caretakers" - a tendency towards people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-sacrifice driven by a need for validation. In contrast, those who avoid burnout ("Solution Seekers") maintain healthy boundaries, let go of others' problems, and operate from a mindset of win-win solutions. By reframing perspectives through self-awareness and allowing self-compassion, Compassionate Caretakers can shift to become Solution Seekers. This inner work provides the energy to genuinely address external burnout triggers …

Articulator Q2 2024

Articulator Magazine

The MDDS Articulator magazine has been serving as the voice for Denver's dental community for over 100 years.

Distributed to approximately 2,000 dental professionals quarterly, the Articulator features local news, industry trends, practice management guidance, data-driven research and more. The award-winning publication is available to member dentists in both print and digital forms.

This issue features a deep dive in Denver's rich dental history, explores why dentists love the Mile City High, what's next for MDDS, updates from local nonprofits, the dangers of perfectionism, the importance of leaving yourself open to new opportunities and more.

The Curse Of Perfectionism, Joel Small Dds, Mba, Pcc, Fdic

Articulator Magazine

This article explores the psychological impact of perfectionism among healthcare professionals, drawing parallels with the experiences of professional athletes. It advocates for embracing a growth mindset over striving for unattainable perfection, emphasizing continual self-improvement and the dangers of setting unrealistic standards in demanding fields like dentistry.

Caring For Our Colleagues: A Guide For Compassionate Action, Karen Foster Dds

Articulator Magazine

This article emphasizes the importance of prioritizing mental health in the dental profession, offering strategies for recognizing warning signs and encouraging proactive support for colleagues in distress, with resources available for assistance.

Articulator Q1 2024

Articulator Magazine

This issue serves as a wrap-up of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) hosted by the Metro Denver Dental Society (MDDS). Read more to learn about new dental innovation presented at RMDC, how to take compassionate action with colleagues in a mental health crisis, the importance of reflective treatment planning, post-exposure steps to take in a dental practice and more.

The New Professional: Prioritize Self-Care To Avoid Burnout, Amrita Patel Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

In this inaugural column, “The New Dentist”, Dr. Amrita Patel shares her journey of recognizing and combating burnout in dentistry. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, boundary-setting, delegation, and seeking support. By prioritizing these strategies, professionals can safeguard their well-being, enhance job satisfaction, and deliver quality patient care without falling victim to burnout's detrimental effects.

Mental Health In The Dental Workplace: Recognizing Signs, Communicating Concern, And Sharing Resources, Karen M. O'Brien, Karoline J. Trovato

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Dentists face numerous concerns in the workplace, including stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. Mental health concerns affect the workplace in profound ways, including engagement in and quality of work and patient care, the level of productivity, and health care costs. Recognizing mental health concerns is an important first step in assisting dentists and their staff in receiving needed assistance from mental health professionals. Steps that dentists can use to communicate their concerns and share resources are provided. Finally, a prevention model is presented to promote mental health and workplace well-being in the practice of dentistry.

J Mich Dent Assoc July 2022

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Monthly, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and feature articles to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists! In this July 2022 issue, the reader will find the following original content:

• A cover feature on negotiating reimbursement rates with PPO contracts.
• A cover feature on guarding against employee embezzlement.
• A 10-Minute EBD on rampant caries management and prevention with ADHD patients taking stimulant medications.
• A Back Page look at the 2022 MDA award winners.
• News you need: an Editorial, guidance on dental practice cybersecurity, and regular department …

N Y State Dent J January 2020

The New York State Dental Journal

The New York State Dental Journal (NYSDJ) is produced by the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) six times a year, in January, March, April, July, September and November. Each issue features clinical and scientific articles written by researchers and practitioners from around the globe and is subject to review by a panel of specialists convened by the Editor.

Issues include cover and feature articles alongside regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.