I began working with Dental Lifeline Network about four years ago. I was introduced into the program by my father who has been a volunteer for many years. One of my Dental Lifeline Network patients was an elderly woman who had been to many other offices without success. She had numerous health challenges and was receiving treatment for… Read More »
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 »
My fascination with personality typing began in college. I was invited to join a group of fellow student leaders for a session on the “Strengths Finder” book and assessment. We each took the assessment and were presented with our top five strengths. Mine were discipline, analytical, connectedness, learner and positivity. The insight was nice, but more than anything,… Read More »
I love Valentine’s Day, and whether single or in a relationship, I always have. I love the colors, I love the little valentines, I love the crafts, I love the treats, and I love the public being forced to show love. Contrived or not, I love that someone (greeting card companies?) decided to create a holiday based around… Read More »
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 »
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 »