What makes one dentist command a room while another, equally skilled, struggles to be heard? It’s not always about knowledge, and it’s certainly not about volume. In today’s dental world, leadership is increasingly measured by our ability to communicate clearly, calmly and intentionally. Whether it’s a treatment plan, a team meeting or a high-stakes conversation with a colleague… Read More »
Members of the graduating class of 2025 recently put a bow on their academic careers with the culmination of their dental degrees. While this time may have been chaotic as requirements were fulfilled and exams were completed, it was important to remain organized, a necessity that continues with graduates’ next step: hunting for a job. I remember when… Read More »
When I announced to family and friends that my partner, Mitch, and I had gotten engaged last October, the first question I got was: “When is the wedding?” followed by: “Are you going to change your last name?” — a question to which I still don’t feel I have a good response. I need to decide my plans… Read More »
Graduating from dental school feels like a big finish, but as new dentists, we soon realize it’s really just the starting line for everything we still have to learn. Transitioning from student dentist to doctor is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Suddenly, every decision is yours, every case matters and the learning curve feels steeper than… Read More »
Stress in dentistry is inevitable. New procedures, anxious patients and the mental load of making split-second clinical decisions can take a toll. Stress accumulates throughout the day, and without an outlet, it leads to exhaustion. Fitness watches remind users to stand and move every hour. We need a similar system for mental health resilience. Try my solution. It… Read More »
Think of a time you hesitated to speak up — a patient questioning your treatment plan, a teammate missing a deadline, a colleague pushing back. We’ve all been there. How we respond shapes our teams, our leadership and the mark we leave in dentistry. These moments — explaining a procedure, guiding a team or easing a patient’s fear… Read More »