By: Allen Vean, DDS We all remember our dental education days. Some of us are reminded of hard times, good times and friendships that have lasted our entire professional lives. Moments of learning when your brain finally realized the instructor was giving...
Feng Shui, What Happened?
By: Allen Vean, DDSAccording to the Spruce.com, Feng Shui is a practice of looking at our environments and how to live in harmony with the principles of the natural world. This comes from an ancient poem and reflects upon how human life can beideal if we...
COVID-19 – Identity, Community and Gratitude
By: Amisha Singh, DDS I sit staring at the white space on the paper. I am in my home office after having been at home for six weeks, practicing social distancing and watching the world change before my eyes. My children play under the table at my feet....
The Three C’s Need A Little Work
By: Allen Vean, DMD It certainly does not seem like almost four years ago I became temporary and then co-editor of our quarterly publication. In that time, I have reviewed journals, blogs, websites, newspaper articles, social media posts, and other...
Burnout – The Myths Surrounding the Epidemic
By: Amisha Singh, DDSThey say we are all at risk, all the time. They say that the rates for provider burnout are at an all-time high. Depending on which study you read, they say that more than 50% of dentists are affected, with young professionals being...
How Our Words Change Our Life
By: Amisha Singh, DDS Sitting at the Awards Gala & President’s Dinner during the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention(RMDC), lost in amazing conversation with colleagues who have become friends, I foundmyself in awe. Less than a decade ago, the reality...
How the Seasons Change – A Reflection on Work Life Balance
By: Amisha Singh, DDS I wear two hats. I love both my hats dearly. The one of motherhood is worn in and faded. It feels like jeans, washed a hundred times, like a second skin - comfort, home and happiness. That hat is sometimes covered in peas and...