Insights from Dr. Eric Block’s conversation with Tom Passalacqua Dentistry is one of the most rewarding professions — and one of the most mentally demanding. Between patient care, team leadership, clinical decision-making, and running a…
Communication is one of those skills that everyone assumes they’re “pretty good at.” Until they’re not. In dentistry, coaching, and leadership, communication isn’t just a soft skill. It is the skill that shapes team culture,…
Performance, survival, and the quiet energy that leads you back to yourself Driven people don’t become driven by accident.They are formed.They learn early that love is earned through performance. As children, we discover what brings…
There is nothing worse than coming home from work late, running on empty with nothing left to give to your family—let alone yourself. You started your career with passion and purpose, yet somewhere along the…
If you have great relationships with your patients and your team, then you will have a successful practice. It’s true. Throughout the history of dentistry we have consistently been taught the importance of relationships, and…
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…
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…