Abstract
Amid rapid changes in dentistry, this commentary addresses strategies to manage stress and maintain professional balance. Drawing parallels to Moore's Law in technology, the author emphasizes the need for a balanced life, integrating work, play, love, and worship. The concept, rooted in the Pankey Philosophy, aligns with principles from Stephen Covey's Seven Habits. Core skills, including patient relationships, foundational dental practices, periodontal health, occlusion, and perpetual learning, are deemed essential. The article underscores the importance of personal dental health and advocates for study clubs to share, learn, and mentor, fostering a positive professional environment amid evolving technologies and information overload.
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Shetter, North DDS
(2024)
"Staying Focused on a Moving Target: Coping with Change,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 106:
No.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol106/iss1/5
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