Abstract
Dr. Tamar Shrikian shares a personal commentary on overcoming professional burnout by seeking fulfillment outside the clinical setting. Identifying isolation as a key factor in clinician stress, she discusses her transformative experience joining a community chorus. The article introduces the concept of a "third place"—a social space distinct from home and work—as essential for maintaining a healthy identity beyond being a health care provider. Shrikian encourages her colleagues to actively build social connections, whether through faith communities, hobbies, or organized dentistry, to foster mutual support and overall well-being within the profession.
Recommended Citation
Shrikian, DMD, Tamar
(2026)
"July 2026 The Back Page — Fighting Burnout by Building a Better Sense of Community,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 108:
No.
7, Article 11.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol108/iss7/11
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