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Introduction: Understanding the Current Labor Shortage in the Dental Industry I don’t know about you, but when scrolling through social media, almost every other post involves a dental team leader either posting a plea for help in filling a position in their practice or throwing up their arms in frustration because they are so stretched […]

I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but sense that dentistry is in the midst of a crisis, primarily related to staffing, with no end in sight. Almost every dentist and manager I’ve encountered has faced difficulties in not only recruiting but also keeping staff. I would venture to say that proper staffing […]

I’m sure you have seen them! The slew of “what should I do” or “help me” posts when scrolling within dental social media forums. I see them, and I applaud those who seek help from their peers. But some of the problems introduced in these posts also concern me greatly. Because often, there is so […]

One of my very first employers used to tell me that as I entered the front door to the practice every day, I had to set aside any home worries or family drama. He used to say “It’s Showtime”! It’s not as if he was asking us to necessarily act or put on a mask. […]

Ahhhh, creative tension! This is one of my *favorite* concepts in both personal and practice development. Not necessarily because I am an achiever (well, it may be somewhat related—just a wee bit), but because it is part of the human condition. Growth, whether individual or collective, is what stirs within our souls, calling us to step up and into our best selves.