Category Archives: Wellness

Overcoming imposter syndrome: Empowering dentists to reach their full potential

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In the competitive world of dentistry, the pressure to excel can often lead to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. Imposter syndrome, characterized by persistent feelings of being a fraud despite evidence of success, is a common hurdle that many dentists face on their professional journey. Unfortunately, these feelings can hold back talented individuals from reaching their full potential,… Read More »

What to consider if you’re practicing while pregnant

Photo of Dr. Deshpande and husband on beach

A majority of dental graduates today are women, yet there’s not a lot of guidance on pregnancy-related modifications in dentistry. The emotional and physical toll pregnancy takes on a woman is very demanding. It affects the way we approach our practices and also our careers. Why do we not talk about this more often? Maybe some of it… Read More »

The pursuit of excellence: Overcoming perfectionism in dentistry

Photo of Muhalab Al Sammarraie, D.D.S.

Dentistry represents the perfect intersection between scientific precision and artistic creativity. It is not simply about treating teeth; dentists are artists who blend their understanding of biological sciences with exceptional artistic skills to craft smiles that suit every face, making dentistry the beaming face of medicine. As dentists, our training involves working on extremely small areas, often no… Read More »

How the Well-Being Index has helped my mental health

Photo of Jarod Johnson, D.D.S.

As dentists, it is important for us to understand mental health illnesses are on a continuum, from mild or none to moderate or severe, and they are diagnosable and treatable health conditions. Everyone has a state of mental health and wellness, which can be good or poor or somewhere in between. Mental health and wellness can vary or… Read More »

Overcoming unnecessary fear, or why I ate bugs in Thailand

Photo of Drs. Ganter and McNeill

Imagine standing at a bustling street market in Bangkok, the air filled with exotic scents and the sounds of a vibrant city. In front of you is a vendor, his cart adorned with an array of unusual delicacies. He gestures toward a bowl of fried insects, a common snack in Thailand. For many, this scene epitomizes the very… Read More »

What I learned from interviewing actor Constance Wu

Photo of Drs. McNeill and Ganter with Constance Wu

I’m a periodontal and dental implant surgeon (Stephy Steph) in private practice with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (Bobby). We run a YouTube channel called Between Two Teeth that highlights the balance of life, adventure and patient care. When we got the call to host the American Dental Association’s SmileCon, both of us were ecstatic and frankly surprised!… Read More »