Understanding the Mind of a Dentist: Why Are So Many of Us Unhappy?

Thursday, January 29, 2026

1:00 – 4:00 pm

Course Code:

423TL

Cost:

$135

Credits:

3

CE Hours

Dentist
Lecture
Practice Management

So, you went to dental school so that you wouldn't have stress and long work hours? How's that working out for you? Dental offices and dentistry is a unique stressor to the mind and body. Come listen to the instructor breakdown every part of the office dysfunction in a comical way, you will be sure to laugh and cry. Every dentist has fears and insecurities that erode their quality of life and can lead to depression or early death. Dental staffs likewise share in this phenomenon, and often can feel overwhelmed or unappreciated. Your eyes will be opened to how all dentist offices and staffs face the same challenges and anxiety. The course will explore the inner workings of a dental office and its personnel. 


In this laugh-a-thon, the instructor will review all the crazies idiosyncrasies that dentists have. Take his patented 13 question quiz during the course to see if you suffer from mild moderate or severe anxiety. Bring the whole team and laugh, learn and grow into a dental team that doesn't let the minutia of daily dental stress get them down. Burn out of dentists and team members is on the rise across the country. Don't become cynical and start despising work.

Speakers

After this course attendees will be able to:

  • Provide insights into why so many dentists are unhappy
  • Discuss the daily stresses and pressures in running an office
  • Review the jobs on the team and how often dysfunction exists
  • Create a safe environment to laugh at how crazy this profession is
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider

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