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May 2025
38m 51s

Gratitude Is Clinical: Using Appreciatio...

Dr. Kyle Stanley and Dr. Martin Mendelson
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In this episode, Dr. Martin Mendelson and Dr. Kyle Stanley explore how gratitude isn’t just a feel-good concept, it’s a clinical tool for transforming your dental practice. They unpack the science and strategy behind expressing timely, specific appreciation, and how this simple habit can reshape how you lead, how your team performs, and how you feel at the end of the day. You’ll also learn how to navigate difficult patient interactions, take ownership of your emotional responses, and train your brain to see more of what’s working. Gratitude is more than a mindset—it’s medicine for burnout. For more info or to join their live CE course, go to www.wellnessindentistry.com

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