Posted October 4, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
Dear Dr. Bill Dentistry has always been my passion. Recently, though, I feel emotionally exhausted and irritated by some of my patients, unable to focus, and out of control in so many areas of my life. What’s happening to me? Thanks! Dr. Steve Dear Dr. Steve: I think those of us in the dental…
Posted June 23, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
Cerec and Galileos: Can Emerging Technologies Help Prevent Burnout? Can emerging digital technologies like Cerec and Galileos potentially lessen burnout? If you ask the young dentist I spoke with in the previous article I think the answer is a resounding YES! However, please hear me in this: I am not saying that if everyone gets…
Posted May 24, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
Isolation, Depression, Burnout, and Addiction In my previous articles, I identified isolation as a major enemy of dentistry. Dental professionals know how privileged and fortunate we are to work in such a great profession, yet most of us still work in solo practice. But the dental environment is changing. Group and corporate dental practices…
Posted April 20, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
(This is the 3rd part of a series relating to the struggles of dentists. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 4 will discuss the Burnout that occurs in dentistry.) Years ago, I remember talking to a friend about his childhood and how he hated the way his father treated the family. He…
Posted April 6, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
(This is the 2nd installment of a series. Part One is here: Ready, Set, Go! Are We Really on Cruise Control? ) Personality Types of Dentists (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) I know what you’re thinking: “What does any of this have to do with Cerec, Restorative, Orthodontics, Implants, and 3-D Imaging?” Fair enough question. I want to…
Posted February 9, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
Ready, Set, Go: Are We Really On Cruise Control? In the early 1960s, my best friend’s father, a Cadillac dealer, took us to a special preview of the new models each year. Since he knew I loved technology, even then, Mr. Jones made me feel special by letting me sit in the driver’s seat. Cadillacs…
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