Abstract
The editor, Dr. Sarah Friend, reflects on the profound relationships she has developed with her patients as a general dentist in a small town, where professional and personal lives often intertwine. She shares her experience of being unexpectedly sidelined by illness, which led her to contemplate her own health, the importance of listening to one's body, and the challenges faced by isolated patients without caregivers. Dr. Friend recounts the emotional impact of losing patients, likening it to losing family, and highlights the importance of cherishing connections and prioritizing self-care. Through personal anecdotes, she emphasizes the unpredictability of life and the need to value each moment, urging readers to take care of themselves to ensure they can say "see you next time."
Recommended Citation
Friend, Sarah DDS
(2025)
"SEE YOU NEXT TIME,"
Virginia Dental Journal: Vol. 102:
No.
4, Article 2.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/vadentaljournal/vol102/iss4/2