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you get that call again

The Tip Of The Iceberg

By: Eric Recker You get that call. Again. Lately, it feels like it’s every week. Your hygienist…

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dentistry affects the people you love

How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 3

The Guilt Dental Professionals Feel Toward Their Partners and Families By: Dr. Sable Muntean Guilt is a…

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dentistry affects the people we love

How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 2

Why Dental Professionals Struggle With Emotional Availability By: Dr. Sable Muntean After a long day at the…

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how dentistry affects the people you love part 1

How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 1

How Dentistry Quietly Changes Your Relationships By: Dr. Sable Muntean Dentistry is a deeply rewarding profession. Every…

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would it even matter if i wasnt here

Would It Even Matter If I Wasn’t Here?

By: Eric Recker I froze. Where were those thoughts coming from and why were they in MY…

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the guilt dental professionals feel when they are not working

The Guilt Dental Professionals Feel When They’re Not Working

Why Stepping Away From Dentistry Can Feel So Uncomfortable By: Dr. Sable Muntean For many dental professionals,…

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holiday recovery for dentists

Holiday Recovery for Dentists: How to Reset After an Emotionally Draining Year

By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holidays are often portrayed as a time of rest and renewal. For…

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seasonal affective disorder

The Most _____ Time of the Year

By: Dr. Eric Recker Christmas is over. New Year’s is over. We have officially settled into the…

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new year same smile

New Year, Same Mouth: A Dentist’s Realistic Approach to Resolutions

By: Dr. Sable Muntean January arrives, and with it comes the usual flood of resolutions: eat cleaner,…

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How Dentists Can Navigate Holiday Parties Without ‘Talking Teeth’ All Night

By: Dr. Sable Muntean Holiday parties are supposed to be fun—good food, good music, good company. But…

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