LIFESTYLE
2024-08-01
Essential Exercise Programs to Prevent Occupational Pain
Discover how a targeted exercise routine can help you manage pain, minimize the need for extended therapy, and maintain a pain-free career. Explore common pain sources and effective home exercises designed to relieve discomfort and build endurance in your neck, back, and hands.
2023-06-06
Why Do Some People Have to Be Difficult?
I don’t know about you, but as a dentist, I catch myself focusing on the negative. It is a common human trait, but I believe our education enhances this tendency. Dentists are used to fixing problems, so we are trained to seek out the problems.
2023-01-11
H20 Vertical or Horizontal with Dr. Taite Anderson
Frozen or liquid. Fresh or salt. Warm or cold. Dr. Taite Anderson’s favorite hobby is water. They say 71% of earth is covered by water. Add in seasonal snow coverage on land and the surface of our planet is over 80% playground
2022-08-20
Skydiving with Dr. Leandro Velasco
Dr. Velasco tells us why he loves skydiving and how it helps him relax. "I jump almost weekly, and this is a time where all my problems and worries go away, where I live only in the moment. Nothing else matters. This is something that makes me feel more alive.”
2022-05-29
I Didn’t Go to Dental School to be on Instagram
Social media can be a powerful tool, and you don’t have to be an “influencer” to benefit. My follower count sometimes causes people to refer to me as an “influencer,” but I’m quick to interject and say, “my follower count doesn’t mean anything. Everyone on social media can be influential.”
2022-04-09
Competitive Kayaking with Dr. Istvan Urban
Dr. Urban’s love of nature and adventure have kept him kayaking since he was 11 years old.
2022-04-07
Tailor-Made: How Pastelli Turned Dental Clothing into High Fashion
For Gianna Pamich, president of Italian dental clothing company Pastelli, creating elegant, comfortable, and functional dental clothing isn’t just another job—it’s in her blood.
2022-04-03
For The Love Of The Game: Dr. Jeff Gray, Espire Dental, San Diego
Dr. Gray has had an amazing career that’s included forming a foundation that’s raised millions for children’s charities and partnering with one of his musical heroes, Garth Brooks, on another—and it all ties back to his love for baseball.
2022-04-01
Motorbiking with Dr. Céline Higton
Dr. Higton loves the thrill of the ride and describes how this somewhat dangerous hobby compares to dentistry.
2022-03-26
If the Boot Fits
“I’m proud of the family tradition. I really am. So I like showing them off and of course, when people see a dental theme on the boots, that’s a great conversation starter.”
2022-03-18
Diving With the Sharks and More with Prof. Massimo Simion
Prof. Massimo Simion’s passion for nature and photography has taken him all over the world, even putting him in some dangerous situations.
2022-03-14
Dr. Nick Fahey Catches His Shark—On a Fly Rod
Dr. Fahey wins an epic battle with a nearly 200-pound shark.
2021-10-30
Focusing on Mom: How to Comfort Fearful Parents
How pediatric dentists can put parents at ease while also learning from their concerns.
2021-10-28
The Need for Speed with Dr. Filippo Caliceti
How driving race cars helps one dentist relax.
2021-09-01
Burnout in Dentistry: Real or Fiction?
Do you ever find yourself coming home exhausted, both mentally and physically? Have you ever wished it was Friday, only to realize that you only just finished Monday? Do you have multiple days where you are anxious or just don’t want to go back to the office?
2021-08-17
Is Dentistry Still a Profession Worth Pursuing?
This question continues to echo behind the scenes. Given all the challenges, emotions and perceptions, what can we hold on to that ensures us our chosen profession still offers a viable, rewarding and lucrative path for the future?