The Hidden Stressors Inside Your Practice and How to Fix Them
Dr. Martin Mendelson and Dr. Kyle Stanley discussed hidden stressors in dental practices, focusing on factors like team turnover and financial concerns. They explored strategies for managing staffing challenges through clear communication, documentation, and scheduling templates, while emphasizing the importance of proper team training and expectation setting. The discussion concluded with insights on physical and mental health for dental professionals, highlighting how maintaining optimal health conditions can improve performance, reduce stress, and enhance patient care.
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Rewriting Your Dental Identity: Who Are You Without the Drill?
In this episode, Kyle and Martin dive into the dangers of tying your entire identity to your profession, especially in dentistry. They explore how cultivating a diversified identity can protect mental well-being and improve resilience through life’s inevitable challenges. With practical tools like journaling, goal-setting, and the Wheel of Life exercise, they help listeners reflect on their priorities, legacy, and personal growth.For more info or to join their live CE course, go to www.wellnessindentistry.com
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When You Feel Like Quitting Dentistry: What to Do First
In this episode, Dr. Martin Mendelssohn and Dr. Kyle Stanley dive into the emotional realities of burnout in dentistry and how to navigate them with intention. They explore the power of self-awareness, strategies for managing negative emotions, and practical ways to improve satisfaction through better production systems, clearer clinical balance, and leadership development. With real-world success stories and actionable advice, this episode offers a roadmap to finding renewed fulfillment in your practice.For more info or to join their live CE course, go to www.wellnessindentistry.com
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The Top 2 Mindset Shifts to Beat Burnout in 2025
In this episode, Dr. Martin and Dr. Kyle unpack the mindset shifts that help combat burnout in dentistry. They explore how to break free from limiting beliefs and stress loops by using deliberate practice, resilience techniques, and continuous learning. Listeners are reminded that growth isn’t linear and are encouraged to keep evolving through intentional education, reflection, and stepping outside the mental patterns that hold them back.For more info or to join their live CE course, go to www.wellnessindentistry.com
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Listener Questions Answered!
In this episode, Dr. Martin and Dr. Kyle answer powerful listener questions. They break down how to improve communication through open-ended questions without sounding condescending, explore the psychology of happiness and hedonic adaptation, and dive into the difference between fulfillment and fleeting success. The episode wraps with a practical discussion on burnout in dentistry, offering strategies to stay balanced, maintain passion, and serve from a place of purpose.For more info or to join their live CE course, go to www.wellnessindentistry.com
Dr. Kyle Stanley and Dr. Martin Mendelson host “Wellness In Dentistry”, where they delve into the critical intersection of dental practice and personal well-being. Join us as we navigate the often-overlooked aspects of mental health, combating burnout, and crafting a balanced, fulfilling professional life. As experienced dental professionals, we understand the unique challenges faced by our colleagues. Through candid conversations, expert interviews, and actionable advice, we aim to empower our colleagues to prioritize self-care, foster resilience, and ultimately find greater happiness in their dental careers.Whether seeking strategies for managing stress, insights on work-life balance, clinical direction, practice management advice, or simply a supportive community of like-minded professionals, "Wellness in Dentistry" is your go-to resource for holistic wellness in the dental field. Tune in, and let's embark on this journey where the patient, the practice, and the practitioner experience holistic wellness.