Dentistry

Gloves Off: Burnout—what to do when you can't shake it

Aug. 1, 2022

A lot of dental professionals are experiencing burnout. Are you one of them? In this episode of Gloves Off, Drs. David Rice and Kelly Tanner talk about how you can work toward a solution by realizing the possibilities.

David R. Rice, DDS, Chief editor

Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

There are a lot of unhappy people in the dental field. Let's look at a topic we don’t talk enough about—burnout, our inability to shake it and what we can do about it. In this episode, we’ll discuss several ways to remedy burnout and realize our potential. It starts with admitting to ourselves that something is off and we are not OK.

Join us as we take our gloves off and strive to become better!

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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.

About the Author

David R. Rice, DDS | Chief editor

Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks. Contact him at [email protected].

About the Author

Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

A recent addition to the DentistryIQ Advisory Board, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, is a visionary leader who helps dental teams achieve personal and career growth. Kelly’s combined leadership experience, doctoral education business, organizational leadership, and licensure in executive coaching have helped thousands of dental professionals become clear about their area of growth and thrive as global industry leaders. Dr. Tanner was recognized by Dentistry Today in 2021 as one of the top continuing education providers, and she’s impacted more than 100,000 people with her speaking. Dr. Tanner lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, and serves as CEO of Next Level Dental Hygiene and Kelly Tanner Leadership. Contact her at [email protected], nextleveldentalhygiene.com, or kellytannerleadership.com.

Updated April 18, 2022