By: Dr. Leslie Hovda In the demanding world of dentistry, professionals often find themselves in awkward positions for extended periods of time, leading to a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Common MSDs affecting dental providers include wrists,...
By: Mr. Paul Sletten You face great challenges as a dentist today. You push yourself to grow and improve as a clinician, to be an outstanding leader, relationship builder, finance manager and personal administrator. You become so fixated on these areas that you...
By: Dr. Karen Tindall & Dr. Laura Schwindt In dentistry, the pursuit of well-being is starting to take center stage. As stress and burnout rates among dental professionals continue to rise, prioritizing mental and emotional health has become a critical...
By: Dr. Laura Brenner What's the first thing that comes to mind when I say, "You can have it all?" I get it. Right about now, you're probably thinking I'm delusional. It's impossible to balance work, kids, family, rest, and fun — right? What if we changed the...
By: Dr. Amy Doneen Medicine and dentistry have historically been placed in healthcare silos. This segmented approach continues to allow cardiovascular disease to remain the top cause of death in the United States. The BaleDoneen Method™ is a collaborative,...
By: Ms. Liz Pearson Should an anti-inflammatory diet be part of your treatment plan, especially for patients at high risk for periodontal disease or those already suffering from poor periodontal health? While pathogenic bacteria are responsible for the initiation...
By: Joel Small, DDS, MBA, PCC, FICD Professional athletes train to perfect their skills throughout their lifetime, and yet few of them can attain perfection. Olympic gymnasts, for example, spend hours upon hours training their skills yet rarely achieve a perfect...
By: Karen Foster, DDS I want to first say thank you for making the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) a success. Thank you to our professional team who year after year work to make the RMDC the best it can be. Thank you to our volunteers who spend hours...
By: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS This article is part of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Speaker Series. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in dental clinicians is well documented in the literature, ranging...
By: Laura Brenner, DDS This article is part of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Speaker Series. Do you ever feel burnt out by burnout?The word is everywhere these days. I’ll admit, as someone who loves helping others reduce burnout, even I get sick of...