The human body was designed for movement. So much so that whenever we become immobile for an extended period of time, we go against 200,000 years of human evolution. So says Dr. Uche Odiatu, a General Dentist from Toronto and expert in exercise and physical wellbeing. In this insightful conversation with Dr. John O’Keefe, Dr. […]
Everybody loves coffee. So much so that it is estimated that Starbucks alone sells upwards of 4 million cups of coffee every single day. But despite its popularity, many of us feel somewhat guilty about our caffeine-rich habit, based on the idea that coffee is bad for us. Is this really true? How often do […]
As highly-trained, knowledgeable professionals, dentists have a reputation for maintaining high standards and a strong sense of authority within their practice. And while this approach has served the profession well in many ways, it can force us to hide behind a veil of what we want to portray, instead of giving us the courage to […]
Dr. Sally Safa is a periodontist from Toronto and an expert in mindfulness, who helps dentists across Canada cope with stress and lead happier lives. In this insightful discussion with Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, Dr. Safa addresses the issue of overwhelm. But what is overwhelm and why are dentists especially prone […]
Research in high performance athletes shows that with the loss of as little as 1% of body weight in moisture, mental focus, reaction time and executive function are all significantly diminished. In recent months, with the advent of additional PPE, N95 masks and increased breathing through the mouth, dentists are running the risk of getting […]
Given the academic nature of the dental profession, it’s hardly surprising that dentists tend to be obsessed with thinking. After all, as highly trained healthcare practitioners in a complex discipline, a large part of the job is thinking. But what happens when thinking becomes habitual? When the brain becomes so used to being incessantly focussed […]
It’s no secret that dentistry can be a stressful occupation, particularly in the aftermath of a global pandemic. According to the British Dental Journal, almost half of dentists report that stress in their job exceeds their ability to cope. So, how can dentists better manage stress levels and restore balance in their lives, while coping […]
It’s no secret that managing stress and taking better care of ourselves plays a huge part in both our professional performance and our overall wellbeing. And one of the most proven paths to wellness is physical fitness. According to Dr. Uche Odiatu, a General Dentist from Toronto who is well known on the dental conference […]