Download or read book The Stress Free Dentist written by Eric Block and published by . This book was released on 2021-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a stressed-out dentist? You're not alone. Dental school doesn't prepare graduates for the business side of dentistry, and many dentists struggle with the same issues, squeezed between student loan debt, insurance issues, broken systems, and the daily demands of practice management. Worse, despite the commonality of these problems, many dentists feel deeply alone in their struggle. Dentists, you're not alone anymore. Your health and happiness matter and Dr. Eric Block is here to help. Burnout? He's been there. Despair? He's done that. Recovery? Yes, he did--and you can, too.Whether you're a student, associate, or practice owner, this book is for you. Dr. Block addresses the mental illness epidemic among dentists with a solution-focused approach that relies heavily on peer support. Dr. Block and several other dentists share their stories about struggling with common challenges: financial stress, personnel issues, illness, addiction, and burnout.These stories and solutions will help you break down your breakdown and figure out your best steps back to greater health and happiness.This is how you can avoid total burnout and look forward to going to work every day.

Download or read book The Stress Free Dentist written by Eric Block and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: test

Download or read book Communicating in Dental Practice written by Ruth Freeman and published by Quintessence Publishing Company Limited. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on major communication challenges in clinical practice—that is, communicating effectively with anxious, "difficult," or dissatisfied patients; communicating and integrating preventive and oral health messages and education in primary dental care; and finding ways to improve patient care without adding to the stress of frontline clinical practice. Implementing the strategies devised by these international experts can dramatically improve the success of any dental practice.

Download or read book Practice Dentistry Pain Free written by Bethany Valachi and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her groundbreaking new book, Bethany Valachi has taken the problem of work-related pain in dentistry and distilled it into the basic 'whys¿ and 'hows¿ that are imperative to effective injury prevention and treatment. Solidly backed with over 300 scientific references, this comprehensive wellness guide raises the bar in the industry¿bridging the gap between occupational pain and dental ergonomics. Dentists, hygienists, assistants, faculty and students will find this book a valuable resource to:¿ Recognize pain syndromes unique to dentistry¿ Implement appropriate interventions for chronic back, neck, shoulder, hand or wrist pain¿ Select the proper equipment that fits you and your operatory¿ Correct damaging posture and body mechanics before they cause pain¿ Perform chairside stretches in your operatory to prevent microtrauma¿ Identify which exercises benefit dental professionals and which ones to avoidHealthcare professionals who treat dental professionals will find the book an invaluable resource to alleviate chronic pain syndromes.

Download or read book Psychology and Dentistry written by William A. Ayer and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a practical guide to helping the patient deal with fears and anxieties about dental care. Topics covered include the dentist-patient relationship and special issues in dentistry. Can be used as a preparatory tool for the National Dental Board Examination.

Download or read book Going to the Dentist written by Sheila Hollins and published by Books Beyond Words. This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matthew eats lots of sugary foods and doesn't take very good care of his teeth. When Matthew gets toothache he goes to see the dentist. At the appointment, he agrees to have a check-up and treatment to get rid of his toothache. When he feels better, Matthew goes back to the dentist to learn how to keep his teeth and gums healthy. The story gives examples of a dental x-ray, an injection, drilling and filling, and also good oral hygiene routines. This book will be helpful for both professionals and supporters when preparing someone for a visit to the dentist or supporting a patient during an appointment.

Download or read book The Well Referred Dentist written by Bita Saleh and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Well-Referred Dentist is a comprehensive guideline that helps dentists finally have the practice of their dreams. In The Well-Referred Dentist, Dr. Bita Saleh addresses the missing factor that is essential to patient compliance in all stages of dental treatment by identifying and resolving the patient’s “triad” of obstacles – their fears, anxieties, and limiting beliefs. As a highly-skilled and dedicated dentist for 30 years, Dr. Saleh has discovered an effective process to alleviate the triad of obstacles experienced by patients. Now, she shares her step-by-step program to show dentists how to: Quickly recognize the hidden signs of fear, anxiety, and limiting beliefs Discuss this sensitive topic with patients so they can reach a mutual resolution Resolve their patient’s triad of obstacles in the most time-efficient manner Help patients requiring urgent care reduce their fears and anxieties by 35% in 4 minutes Create a customized plan for each patient that identifies and resolves the root cause of their issues Create an easy-to-follow maintenance protocol

Download or read book Enjoy the Ride written by Alan Stern and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-20 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RELIGHT YOUR SPARK Are you one of the many dentists that have become bored or burned out after a number of years doing the same thing? Or maybe you are a new dentist feeling overwhelmed with this new path. Dr. Alan Stern's mission is to help dentists keep the passion that drove them to pursue a career in this great and important profession alive. Enjoy The Ride is full of stories and practical advice for creating a successful practice and happy personal life based on Dr. Stern's life and four decade long career. Find your why again and let dentistry help you express your special gifts to the world.

Download or read book Delivering WOW written by Anissa Holmes and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delivering WOW is a blueprint for running and growing a dental practice. Dr. Anissa Holmes was sick of working too much and earning too little, so she decided to do something about it. After years of learning and experimentation, she developed a simple, high-impact process to run and grow a dental practice that turned her office into a high-profit practice with over 50,000 raving Facebook fans and a reliable team she can trust to handle anything that comes their way. With this newly-updated and expanded version of a book that helped thousands of dentists build more profitable and enjoyable dental practices, Dr. Holmes walks dentists through building a winning team, maximizing profitability, and reliably growing patient numbers without having to waste time and money on expensive and ineffective advertising methods. If you’re tired of feeling guilty, stressed, and frustrated by your practice and want to build one that allows you to make more, work less, and have a meaningful impact in the world, Delivering WOW is the step-by-step plan for you!

Download or read book Fully Booked written by Carolyn S. Dean and published by Michael Hanrahan Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dental professionals face challenging times when it comes to running and marketing their practices. The business of dentistry is more competitive than ever and it is critical for dental professionals to make informed marketing choices. - In this book you will learn how best to: - Attract new patients to your dental practice - Retain existing patients and grow referrals - Use marketing in a well thought out and consistent way to grow your practice revenue. Fully Booked explains all the major aspects of traditional and online dental marketing, allowing dental professionals to put these learnings to immediate use in their practice. Dental marketing expert Carolyn S. Dean presents a proven nine-step process, delivering valuable insights, useful tactics, and essential dental marketing knowledge. This material is presented with examples, case studies, and checklists, informed by her extensive experience in the industry and sector-specific research. Dental professionals will gain a keen understanding of how to vastly improve their dental practice's marketing strategy, online visibility, reputation, and, ultimately, revenue. Carolyn S. Dean is a highly acclaimed dental marketing specialist, dynamic seminar speaker, engaging trainer, and the founder and director of My Dental Marketing and Wellsites. She is passionate about helping dental practices deliver great marketing, build relationships with their patients, and grow their revenue.

Download or read book How to Save Your Teeth written by David Kennedy and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Whole Body Dentistry written by Mark A. Breiner and published by Quantum Health Press, LLC. This book was released on 1999 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can your mouth be affecting your health? Discover dentistry's energetic and physical whole body connection.

Download or read book Dental Life written by Papeterie Bleu and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GIFT IDEAS - COLORING BOOKS FOR GROWN-UPS - HUMOR What happens at the dentist stays at the dentist...it's called HIPAA. ---The Snarky Mandala Dentists, Hygienists & Dental Assistants, you truly are dentistry ninjas in disguise. In the most trying times and stressful circumstances, you are compassionate, kind, wise, and patient beyond measure. But let's be real. All that self-sacrifice must give you daydreams of grabbing a nitrous canister and boarding the first flight to Mexico for vacation. Well, put back the nitrous and pick up this Coloring Book for Grown-Ups instead! With each page you color, feel the exhaustion and stress melt away like so many ocean waves and margaritas. Happy Coloring! Product Details: Printed single-sided on bright white paper Premium matte-finish cover design Stress relieving seamless patterns on reverse pages Perfect for all coloring mediums Black background reverse pages to reduce bleed-through High quality 60lb (90gsm) paper stock Large format 8.5" x 11.0" (22cm x 28cm) pages

Download or read book The Practice Whisperer written by Travis Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Campbell shares how to develop a successful dental practice, decrease stress, and restore passion for the field.

Download or read book Fear Free Dental Care written by Scott Shamblott and published by Dental Education Press. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you afraid of going to the dentist? If so, you're not alone. More than 80 percent of Dr. Scott Shamblott's patients experience at least some degree of dental anxiety or fear. Some even suffer from a more serious condition: dental phobia, a legitimate condition suffered by millions of people in the U.S. and around the world. For those affected, it can feel like a bottomless pit of despair from which there is no escape. Yet many who once suffered from dental phobia have found a way out: fear-free dental care. In Fear-Free Dental Care, Dr. Scott Shamblott introduces a unique approach to dentistry that puts the patient and patients' needs front and center. Dentists who practice fear-free dental care focus on creating a kinder, gentler experience that makes it possible for even the most fearful patients to get the dental care they need--and deserve. Based upon nearly three decades of practice at Shamblott Family Dentistry where Dr. Shamblott specializes in helping anxious patients, Fear-Free Dental Care walks you through the steps to finding a dentist you can love. You'll learn how to fight fear with knowledge, what qualities to look for in a fear-free dentists, proven techniques for staying calm and more. If you're afraid of dentists, you owe it to yourself to read this book.

Download or read book Dental Fear and Anxiety in Pediatric Patients written by Caroline Campbell and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-27 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to pediatric dental fear/anxiety (DFA) and phobia that will provide practitioners with a full understanding of the etiology, prevalence, assessment, and management of these conditions. The coping styles of children when under stress are explored, with discussion of their relevance to the assessment visit and treatment allocation. Practical treatment techniques are comprehensively covered, from non-pharmacological behavioral strategies relevant for children with no or mild DFA to those approaches more appropriate for children with severe DFA/phobia. The importance of the use of language and communication skills to build rapport and allay anxiety is explored. Relaxation and hypnosis techniques are described, with guidance on how to introduce these to patients and their parents/carers. Techniques that help children cope when receiving injections are detailed, including systematic needle desensitization ; these provide practitioners with options to help resolve DFA and phobia regarding needles. Intravenous sedation, including the challenge of cannulation, is covered comprehensively. Furthermore, cognitive behavioral therapy is presented, with suggestion of practical self-help material when appropriate. The closing chapter looks to the future, discussing the barriers to and the changes required for the creation of more child-centered DFA services.

Download or read book Behavioral Dentistry written by David I. Mostofsky and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behavioral Dentistry, Second Edition, surveys the vast and absorbing topic of the role of behavioral science in the study and clinical practice of dentistry. An understanding of social sciences has long been a central part of dental education, and essential for developing a clinician’s appreciation of human behavior as it affects efficient dental treatment. This book gathers together contributions from leading experts in each of the major subspecialties of behavioral dentistry. Its aim is not merely to provide the student and clinician with a comprehensive review of the impressive literature or discussion of the theoretical background to the subject, but also with a practical guide to adapting the latest techniques and protocols and applying them to day-to-day clinical practice. This second edition of Behavioral Dentistry discusses biobehavioral processes, including the psychobiology of inflammation and pain, oral health and quality of life, saliva health, and hypnosis in dentistry. The book goes on to examine anxiety, fear, and dental and chronic orofacial pain, and then reviews techniques for designing and managing behavior change. It concludes with a section on professional practice, including care of special needs, geriatric, and diabetic patients, and interpersonal communication in dental education.