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May 2024
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Why is dentistry ready for mental wellne...

Dr. Kyle Stanley and Dr. Martin Mendelson
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Dr. Kyle Stanley and Dr. Martin Mendelsson discuss their upcoming podcast on mental health and wellness in dentistry. They shared their personal stories and the podcast's structure, which aims to discuss the mind-body connection, mental health challenges clinicians face, and the importance of practitioner wellness. They emphasized the importance of self-improvement and personal growth and the growing traction of the message of optimism and dental dualism. The conversation continues with the challenges of making forced or voluntary changes. They highlighted the uniqueness of each individual's challenges. They also discussed the impact of the pandemic on mental health issues, especially among dentists, and how the profession is now more open to discussing these topics.

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