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Oct 25, 2023

What if Dentistry Was Disorganized?

This editorial from 1931, written at the front end of the Great Depression, gives us much to contemplate.1 After all, as members of the dental profession, we continue to have a public to serve emerging from the Covid-19 Pandemic. We are entrusted by society with the right to self-regulate.

Oct 25, 2023

Pain, Pills and New Perceptions

The beauty of dentistry and medicine, in general, is the ever-present evolution and growth of evidence-based practices guided by novel understanding. The advancement of knowledge allows our “practice” of the healing arts, to be refined continuously to better serve our patients and customize treatment modalities for maximized efficacy in rendering patient care.

Quick Practice Reset: 60 Seconds for Your Health

Sep 1, 2026

Your daily schedule might not leave room for a 30-minute wellness break—but it almost always has room for 60 seconds.

Taking a brief moment between patients can significantly reduce physical strain and mental stress:

  • Relax your jaw and unclench your teeth.

  • Lower your shoulders away from your ears.

  • Take three slow, deep breaths.

  • Grab a sip of water.

Tiny resets throughout the day add up. Prioritizing small moments of physical release helps protect your long-term well-being and keeps you energized for your patients.

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