The Stress Free Dentist

Are you a stressed-out dentist? You aren't alone.Dental school does not prepare us for the non-clinical side of dentistry: student loans, overhead, patient interaction, insurance companies, and staff issues to name a few. Although many of us share these struggles, we also feel deeply alone.Dentists, you're not alone anymore. Your health and happiness matter and Dr. Eric Block is here to help.Anxiety? He's been there. Burnout? He's done that. Recovery and getting back to loving dentistry again? Yes, he did--and you can, too.Whether you're a dentist, associate, thinking of transitioning, or practice owner, this book is for you. Dr. Block addresses the mental health epidemic among dentists with a solution-focused approach that relies heavily on peer support and taking action.Dr. Block gets honest with his peers, sharing stories about struggling with common challenges of dentistry: financial stress, personal issues, anxiety, addiction, and burnout. These stories and solutions will help you break down your breakdown and figure out your best steps back to greater health and happiness.Block your burnout, reduce your stress, and make your job work for you.

Are you a stressed-out dentist? You're not alone. Dental school doesn't prepare graduates for the business side of dentistry, and many dentists struggle with the same issues, squeezed between student loan debt, insurance issues, broken systems, and the daily demands of practice management. Worse, despite the commonality of these problems, many dentists feel deeply alone in their struggle. Dentists, you're not alone anymore. Your health and happiness matter and Dr. Eric Block is here to help. Burnout? He's been there. Despair? He's done that. Recovery? Yes, he did--and you can, too.Whether you're a student, associate, or practice owner, this book is for you. Dr. Block addresses the mental illness epidemic among dentists with a solution-focused approach that relies heavily on peer support. Dr. Block and several other dentists share their stories about struggling with common challenges: financial stress, personnel issues, illness, addiction, and burnout.These stories and solutions will help you break down your breakdown and figure out your best steps back to greater health and happiness.This is how you can avoid total burnout and look forward to going to work every day.

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This book focuses on major communication challenges in clinical practice—that is, communicating effectively with anxious, "difficult," or dissatisfied patients; communicating and integrating preventive and oral health messages and education in primary dental care; and finding ways to improve patient care without adding to the stress of frontline clinical practice. Implementing the strategies devised by these international experts can dramatically improve the success of any dental practice.

Matthew eats lots of sugary foods and doesn't take very good care of his teeth. When Matthew gets toothache he goes to see the dentist. At the appointment, he agrees to have a check-up and treatment to get rid of his toothache. When he feels better, Matthew goes back to the dentist to learn how to keep his teeth and gums healthy. The story gives examples of a dental x-ray, an injection, drilling and filling, and also good oral hygiene routines. This book will be helpful for both professionals and supporters when preparing someone for a visit to the dentist or supporting a patient during an appointment.

In her groundbreaking new book, Bethany Valachi has taken the problem of work-related pain in dentistry and distilled it into the basic 'whys¿ and 'hows¿ that are imperative to effective injury prevention and treatment. Solidly backed with over 300 scientific references, this comprehensive wellness guide raises the bar in the industry¿bridging the gap between occupational pain and dental ergonomics. Dentists, hygienists, assistants, faculty and students will find this book a valuable resource to:¿ Recognize pain syndromes unique to dentistry¿ Implement appropriate interventions for chronic back, neck, shoulder, hand or wrist pain¿ Select the proper equipment that fits you and your operatory¿ Correct damaging posture and body mechanics before they cause pain¿ Perform chairside stretches in your operatory to prevent microtrauma¿ Identify which exercises benefit dental professionals and which ones to avoidHealthcare professionals who treat dental professionals will find the book an invaluable resource to alleviate chronic pain syndromes.

RELIGHT YOUR SPARK Are you one of the many dentists that have become bored or burned out after a number of years doing the same thing? Or maybe you are a new dentist feeling overwhelmed with this new path. Dr. Alan Stern's mission is to help dentists keep the passion that drove them to pursue a career in this great and important profession alive. Enjoy The Ride is full of stories and practical advice for creating a successful practice and happy personal life based on Dr. Stern's life and four decade long career. Find your why again and let dentistry help you express your special gifts to the world.