Join us as we explore the fine line between being great at what we do and taking perfectionism a little too far. It’s no secret that dentists are perfectionists in school, in our jobs, in our lives. We’re talking about the pressures we put on ourselves, how that pressure impacts our mental health, and strategies for fighting the urge to pursue perfection.

Special guest: Dr. Erick Block

Featured Guest: Dr. Anna Craig, clinical psychologist

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:08 Meet special guest Dr. Eric Block
07:35 When to reach out for help
12:42 Importance of building a relationship with patients
22:30 Coming to terms with perfectionism
27:00 Six signs that signal perfectionism
28:07 Coping strategies from Dr. Anna Craig
36:38 A few final tips
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Resources
➡ Visit Dr. Eric Block’s website, The Stress Free Dentist https://www.thestressfreedentist.com/
➡ Connect with Dr. Block [email protected]
➡ Learn more about the International Academy of Dental Life Coaches.
https://iadlc.com/
➡ Explore ADA wellness programs and resources. https://www.ada.org/resources/practic...
➡ Check out other wellness episodes from Dental Sound Bites. https://www.ada.org/publications/dent...
➡ Interested in becoming an ADA Wellness Ambassador? https://www.ada.org/resources/practic...
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“Dental Sound Bites” is an ADA podcast created for dentists, by dentists. Join our hosts, representing different paths in their careers, for real talk on dentistry’s daily wins and sticky situations. Tune in to benefit from the wisdom of your peers and share some laughs along the way. Come for the camaraderie, stay for insightful discussions with leading experts from our industry and beyond.

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