Getting proper nutrition during a workday in the dental office can be a challenging business. After a busy morning filled with patient appointments, who’s got time to think about what they are going to eat for lunch? It’s hardly surprising then, that come lunchtime, we often reach for the most convenient option available to us−healthy […]
Dentistry, like many other health-related disciplines, has long been an attractive option for the ambitious, determined and goal-oriented individual. And while living the life of a high achiever certainly has many benefits, on a personal level, it can present some challenges. One such challenge is Imposter Phenomenon, a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts […]
As staff clinician and co-director of the facial pain clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Dr. Bruce Freeman knows a thing or two about stress. Dr. Freeman is also Director of Patient Experience for dentalcorp, helping dentists across Canada achieve clinical success that results in the best experience for their patients. And in his opinion, […]
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 […]