A conversation with Dr. Tony Urbanek and Dr. Eric Block Focusing on TMD Tony Urbanek, a researcher with a background in cell biology and dentistry, figured out the solution for TMJ/TMD after realizing that current…
By Dr. Eric Block Are you a dentist struggling to get your patients to accept the treatments you recommend? You’re not alone. It can be frustrating when you know you can help your patients, but…
As concerned as you are with your patients’ dental hygiene, I am equally passionate about dentists’ mental hygiene. I’m sure at the beginning of this year you may have set some goals or you may…
I am a full-time practicing dentist in Massachusetts and went through a period of burnout, regret, and resentment toward dentistry. It took years, but during the long climb back to enjoying dentistry, I learned a…
Dr. Eric Block And now for something completely different… Want to make a difference in your patients’ lives but are tired of doing the same old thing? Are you stuck in the hamster wheel of…
Strategies to identify stressors, eliminate anxiety, and achieve greater happiness Let’s face it. Dentistry is a complex and demanding profession, and dental school doesn’t prepare graduates to deal with the real-world stressors of business and…
The dental profession is no stranger to burnout, and recent trends have shown an alarming increase in associates experiencing this debilitating condition. Despite the prevalence of burnout, many dentists suffer in silence, hesitant to seek…
There’s high demand for dental hygienists, and managing their schedules is critical. KPIs are a proven method to keep track of various aspects of hygiene, such as the progress made during a patient visit. So…
By Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy A coaching client recently told me that her patient asked her what she does for relaxation, what brings her joy, and it struck her that she didn’t have an authentic answer.…
Regrets, I’ve had a few…. But, then again, too few to mention And so goes the song My Way, done so brilliantly by Frank Sinatra and covered beautifully by Elvis and others. Last year was…