Lisa Newburger, LISW-S

In a world that can feel increasingly stressful and scary, those anxieties can manifest in the dental practice as well. The key is to help each other and be kind to one another.

Knowing what your patients and colleagues might be going through and acting with empathy can help inform uncomfortable, but important discussions.

Global events and bad news can feel crushing as we try and live, work, and function every day. In a dental practice, we can take steps to lighten this load together.

Sounds are a part of every experience that a patient has a dental practice. Are you doing what you can in your practice to mitigate sound-based stressors?

As dental professionals, doing no harm and not pressuring the patient should be part of every interaction.

Maintaining a healthy and nontoxic work environment in your dental practice is key to keeping employees and patients coming back.

There are a few common and avoidable mistakes when on the job hunt in the dental industry, and being unprofessional is a big one.

Tools like Indeed.com are a great resource when hiring for the dental practice. Here are a few tips to get the best out of these posting websites.

Understanding the connection between ethics you have outside of the practice, and the ethics you have inside the practice.

Outside events have a bigger impact on us than we may initially believe. It is important to take care of yourself at home and at work in the face of traumatic world events.

It is important to be aware of how you communicate with other professionals in the dental practice, and what may make some feel alienated or uncomfortable.

Learning how to effectively communicate with both patients and colleagues will allow you to set the tone and a good example in your dental practice.

Be aware of others’ fears and concerns. If you are not able to be empathetic to your patients, then maybe you are in the wrong profession.

As new variants emerge and we navigate the beginning of the year, it is increasingly important to manage our anxiety.

How to navigate open communication between the patient and dental professional.

As we wind down 2021, it is important to take stock of the things that we are most grateful for in life.

Creating a healthy atmosphere and culture in your dental practice is key in maintaining staff and keeping them happy.

To deliver the best care for patients with special considerations, it is important for us to check our biases at the door.

Often times, it is important to ask yourself important questions about trust among colleagues in the practice.

Starting a job in a new dental office can come with a unique set of challenges. What are the best ways to handle these challenges?

As a dental hygienist, it is important to understand your value in the practice, especially now as shortages cause staffing issues.

When patients experience trauma in the chair, it is important to follow up and ensure that we can help them to the best of our ability.

Understanding what patients dislike about going to the dentist can help inform practices on how to do better.

Being a dental professional means being a customer service advocate and giving your patients good reason to choose your practice.

There are many different causes of anxiety for patients, so how can we make our practices comfortable for patients who are afraid of going to the dentist?

There are a variety of ways to help make your practice a healthy and happy work environment for everybody.

For TMJ or TMD patients who suffer from chronic jaw pain, acupuncture may be a hidden gem in pain relief.

In stressful times, sometimes the best medicine is to step back, take a deep breath, and laugh about something.

Discussing the importance of speaking with research and responsibility in regards to prescription addiction in the dental field.

Taking a look at some rudeness you may encounter in your dental practice.