Abstract
This article explores the psychological impact of perfectionism among healthcare professionals, drawing parallels with the experiences of professional athletes. It advocates for embracing a growth mindset over striving for unattainable perfection, emphasizing continual self-improvement and the dangers of setting unrealistic standards in demanding fields like dentistry.
Recommended Citation
Small, Joel DDS, MBA, PCC, FDIC
(2024)
"The Curse of Perfectionism,"
Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine: Vol. 30:
Iss.
2, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/mddsarticulator/vol30/iss2/4