Category Archives: Health

Don’t suffer in silence with postpartum depression as a medical professional

I am a woman, a dentist, a delegate for the ADA, a chairperson for the Mission of Mercy, and I am a single mother of four. The juggling of these activities and the many other challenges that are a part of everyday life can be quite a struggle. It’s worse if you suffer from a mental illness.  I… Read More »

The myth of work-life balance and finding your peace

During my journey in dentistry, one of the phrases I’ve heard ad nauseum refers to work-life balance — this mystical and mythical concept of being able to juggle it all. Much is asked of us in this profession. We are expected to be business owners, practice leaders, team players, role models, and that’s before you add in the… Read More »

How to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month

If you did not already know, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, health care providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, caregivers, teachers and many others. February may be wrapping up, but you can still do something fun in honor… Read More »

‘Resilience isn’t all scented candles and yoga’: A fireside chat on how to overcome trauma and improve wellness

In this fireside chat, Cathy Hung, D.D.S., interviews Sheela Raja, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and associate professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, to gain insight on how trauma affects us and how we can develop resilience skills for our wellness. Dr. Raja is currently the director of the UIC Resilience Center, helping students to improve behavioral… Read More »

The positive impact of wellness on productivity

The concept of “wellness” is quickly becoming a buzzword in the workplace. While many employers initially adopted wellness initiatives to reduce health care costs, there is now evidence that these programs can also lead to increased productivity and improved employee morale. When it comes to productivity, we often focus on efficiency and output. But many don’t realize that wellness is… Read More »

Practicing mindfulness as a new dentist

There are too many things happening in life that could make us feel stressed, overwhelmed and less focused. Especially as a new dentist with a lot of responsibilities, your mind is constantly busy trying to get a clearer insight of where you want to take your practice to. The first rule to keep in mind is that there’s… Read More »