Myths, widely held yet false beliefs or ideas, are generated throughout dentistry by chronic fear, stress, and by having a negative filter of daily situations. They are perpetuated at study clubs and conferences, in message forums or chat rooms, masked as dentists offering their experiences and advice while dripping with cynicism and jadedness. Some…
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get is, “How do I know my stress levels are too high?” It is a great question to answer because if you knew when you’re levels are high then you could start to do something about it before you surpass your stress threshold. It’s especially important to understand…
Read MorePulitzer Prize-winning American novelist Ellen Glasgow wrote, “The only difference between a rut and a grave are the dimensions.” This makes me wonder if business owners find themselves in so many daily ruts, why do they keeping digging? What’s the cause behind the compulsory attitude and behaviors commonly repeated by owners that kills their practices,…
Read MoreHow Stressed are Dentists? Short answer: Severely! Long Answer: In completing a thorough literature review of the relevant studies available 86% of dentists experience moderate to severe stress. Considering less than half of the general population claims moderate to severe stress levels (48.1%), dental professionals are definitely the outlier. I also found no statistical difference between…
Read MoreInfluences on Stress In all my work with dental professionals and the massive amount of reading I do around the topic of stress management, I have found consistently four really big factors that influence stress levels and the data to go with it. Feeling of control You can call this control, autonomy or ownership. What…
Read MoreLaughter is the best medicine. Old adage or scientific wisdom? Actually, both. Business professionals have long known that laughter and humor have had health benefits. Ancient Greek physicians used to prescribe laughter as part of an ill person’s medical care. Jesters of history were employed not only for entertainment but to ensure the royal family…
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How you’re are increasing & decreasing stress. Let’s understand that physiological stress is the least type of stress recognized by most people. The main reason for this is because what causes most physiological stress is often the exact behaviors people use to reduce their situational and psychological stress. By participating in unhealthy and ineffective habits,…
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Psychological Stress This type of stress is completely in your head and has to do with your thoughts, beliefs, and world view- is the most difficult stress to reduce on your own. There are several reasons for this: 1) Most people require coaching and support to remove psychological stressors. With the cultural stigma attached to…
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Types of Stress There are three different types of stress that impact all business people on a regular basis. Whether it’s one of your leading supervisors or a member of the team when any team member is feeling stressed it directly impacts case acceptance, production, profits, and patient retention. Don’t fool yourself, the stress in…
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