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Build a career around what comes easy: Advice for ambitious hygienists from Melissa K. Turner

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Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Melissa K. Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA, member of Oral Hygiene’s Advisory Committee. During Melissa’s 20-year career in dental hygiene, she has evolved into an executive, consultant, dynamic speaker, and top content creator. You must be so busy as an executive, founder, hygienist and … Read more

Balancing Oneself In and Outside of Work

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The other day, when I was at the gym, I noticed how my trainer seemed different with a client. It suddenly struck me how his demeanour shifts noticeably depending on who he was with—he was professional, focused during training sessions, and relaxed and chatty with his gym buddies or clients outside the sessions. As I … Read more

Do Kids Ruin Everything?

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“Do Kids Ruin Everything?” That was the topic of a discussion on a morning radio station, which I was listening to while my son, Ajay, was driving me to work so he could use my car. The hosts talked about how their careers were derailed and their lifestyles changed because of their kids. After he … Read more

Rediscovering Balance in Healthcare

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In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, the relentless pursuit of perfection can be all-consuming. As a healthcare professional myself, I’ve often found that the desire to be flawless is deeply ingrained in our work. Let’s be real – healthcare, by its very nature, is complex and dynamic. Despite our unwavering dedication and meticulous approach, patients … Read more

Chairside Chats: A Word With Dr. Adib Hajizadeh

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Dr. Adib Hajizadeh Bonner Dental Clinic, Saint John, NB What have you observed to be the biggest change to the dentistry profession since you began your career? When I started my career, dental implants were around. However, over the last several years, the advancements in implant dentistry and restoring one’s dentition through implant-supported prosthetics have … Read more

Let’s Slow Down…

When we think of productivity, we usually think of being more efficient, sticking to our routines, optimizing our schedules, and all that good stuff. But rarely do we think of slowing down to be more productive. Confusing, eh? I know. I had the same reaction. Well, it is pretty simple – we need to understand … Read more

Chairside Chats: A Word with Dr. Fahad Chater

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Dr. Fahad Chater Altima Dental Canada What is your favourite part about being a dentist? The people. We have a great team that is very supportive. I am also very fortunate to have two mentors that taught me that dentistry is a long-term relationship-building career. We also have great patients that I enjoy interacting with … Read more

7 Confessions of a Working Orthodontist Mom

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People often ask me how I “do it all” and if I have any balance in my life. Being a working mom with a busy practice isn’t easy. But I’ve discovered that the key to finding work/life balance is to not do it all. I’m a partner at Forest Hill Orthodontics – the same practice … Read more

Maintaining a Great Work-life Balance as a Dentist

Most professionals in today’s busy world face a challenge when it comes to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. More so, if you run a dental practice! You need to juggle offering high-quality dental services and the demands of running a business as well as finding some me-time. A quick life audit will tell you if … Read more

Work-Life Balance

The demands of student life are intense. Professionals programs like law, medicine, dentistry and dental hygiene require the devotion of a Tibetan monk, the physical endurance of NFL gladiator Tom Brady, the toughness of Serena Williams and the mental acuity of business titan Jeff Bezos. Deadlines, projects and requirements dig deep into the reserves of … Read more

ADA Accelerator Series Seeks to Speed Up Dentists’ Success

The Association is launching in March a new online, on-demand program specifically designed to provide information — from parental leave to financial support — that is tailored to the early-career dentist’s unique work-life balance needs. Aptly called the ADA Accelerator Series, the program’s goal is simple: position dentists for a faster road to success, said … Read more

Seven Lessons To Create Balance For The New Graduate

The new dental hygiene graduate is ﬁlled with enthusiasm and the promise of the future but their path can be full of landmines if they do not have life balance. This article was designed to provide support for a busy new professional and equally exciting personal life. The new graduate may be saddled with heavy … Read more