Dental CE at Augusta University

Being negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don't have to sit on it. #thinkpositivethursday #augdentalce

A query of the CDC's National Occupational Mortality Surveillance for the years 1999 through 2010 found that dentists were more than two-and-a-half times as likely to die by suicide as members of the general population. Dentists practice under significant stress: financial needs, physical and emotional stress, potential isolation, and even unfavorable public perception are cited as negatives of the profession. Healthy work environments are key to job satisfaction. The happie...st employees-and business leaders-engage in interpersonal relationships, and possess a sense of meaning or purpose among the parts of their job with which they are most satisfied. A healthy workplace, even in a field perceived poorly as dentistry, is where individuals feel valued and supported, and where other aspects of a person’s life are respected. Visit the ADA for more mental health resources for dentists: https://success.ada.org/en/wellness #wellnesswednesday #augdentalce

There are a myriad of systems, policies, strategies, philosophies and actions necessary for operating the most efficient dental practice possible. They are all important, as are teamwork, communication and keeping up to date, among others. There is, however, one element that supersedes all the others and is necessary to the implementation of any system, policy or strategy. That critical element is commitment. The central feature of commitment is that it is on an individual basis. Each team member must be committed to the success of the office by providing the best dentistry possible. Without commitment, practice optimization cannot occur. #tiptuesday #augdentalce

You probably have a picture on your website from the ’80s with cool glasses and a bad haircut, but it’s time to get with the times. Keep your photos updated so new patients won’t be shocked to find the real you when they walk into your office! #augdentalce #marketingmonday

If you want to achieve great things, then you have to go beyond your comfort zone. You won’t get anywhere by doing what you are used to. You need to go beyond what you think you can do in order to see your full potential. Nobody ever did something great by wishing for it or by staying in his or her comfort zone. Success lies beyond what we are comfortable in. We achieve our goals by stretching our capabilities and skills in ways we have never imagined. #thinkpositivethursday #augdentalce

On September 9th, National Teddy Bear Day honors the history of one of childhood’s favorite toys. We have all had a special cuddly teddy as a child. Some of us still have our teddy bear from our childhood. No matter what kind of teddy bear you had, the day is a perfect time to celebrate your childhood friend! To pass the time download this free coloring page to share with the kiddos or have some coloring time of your own! https://n7jmr7muhj-flywheel.netdna-ssl.com//Teddy-Bea...r-col #augdentalce #nationalteddybearday

Humor has a unique way of bonding team members and patients alike. I’ve been in a lot of practices where tension existed. While not visible, it certainly erected barriers. Some of the most successful practices I’ve been in know how to work hard and play hard. If your patients hear laughter echoing from the hallways amidst the sound of drills and ultrasonics and, better yet, bring jokes to share chances are good they will refer friends and family. Chances are also good team members will contribute to a culture where humor and even practical jokes are as common as perfect-fitting crowns. #augdentalce #tiptuesday

Staying positive doesn't mean you have to be happy all the time. It means that even on the hard days you know there are better ones coming.there are better ones coming. #augdentalce #thinkpositivethursday

The American Dental Association recommends replacing your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months or sooner if the bristles look worn out, but if you're sick make sure to replace your toothbrush with a new one so you don’t risk getting sick again. If you use an electric toothbrush, just replace the head. If you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 or think you may be sick, isolate your toothbrush just like you’d isolate yourself from the family. Avoid side-byside storageinstead keep your toothbrush by itself, upright in a cup or other toothbrush holder, by your bedside table or in another separate area. #augdentalce #wellnesswednesday

You and your entire team need to stay focused and positive. Learn and stay fresh, but don’t jump from course to course hoping to find that one that brings the big windfall; the diamonds are in your backyard. Select the services you like to provide and offer them. Don’t over-treat, but don’t diagnose and under-recommend. Tell patients what they need and what you can do, then let them decide. Expect acceptance. In my opinion, that’s our ethical duty. Extend compassion and care to yourself, your team and your clients. Following this advice costs you nothing, but will bring you success. #augdentalce #tiptuesday

FUN FACT FRIDAY The average woman smiles 62 times a day. The average man? Only 8 times. #augdentalce #funfactfriday

Our minds are incredibly powerful and can quite literally create its own reality. The power of positive thinking can manifest itself in living the life that you want to live. #thinkpositivethursday #augdentalce