RDHygenius

Burnout, by definition, is “exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration.” Sound familiar? If you’re a dental professional, it likely does. We know the harsh realities of burnout all too well. Statistically, healthcare professionals suffer more from occupational burnout than in other industries. Why is that? We’ll get there if you don’t already know. While we’re at it, we’ll talk about the symptoms of burnout, the implications of burnout on your dental practice, and what you can do to help prevent burnout for yourself and your team. If you are one of the lucky dental professionals who have never experienced burnout nor seen what it looks like on your staff or coworkers, you may ask, “How big of a deal is this?” According to a Deloitte survey of 1,000 full-time US professionals, 77 percent of participants reported experiencing burnout in their current position at least once. More than half of those participants reporte...

As the blog implies, I am an RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist) and a genius (in my own mind). But I'm also a human, which may be difficult for some to believe, given the first statement. But it's true; most of us working in a general dental practice are human. The verdict is still out on prosthodontists. If you are not a dental professional and are joining us today, WELCOME!!! This blog is for you. Yes, it's for them, too - the joke about prosthodontists probably gave that away.  But don't give up on me yet because I like writing about more than just teeth. I’m writing for People Who Appreciate Humor and I’m writing for Dental Professionals. The crossover between the two is where I find My People, and where I satisfy my itch for creativity and humor as well as my intense interest in my profession (I’m one lucky nerd!). If I can make the dental folks laugh while engaging with their profession, or the normies start flossing more because suddenly they know too much not to,...