A Brief History of Why Pediatric Dentistry Needs Pediatric Anesthesiology

By: Dennis Stone M.D. Anesthesiology in Great Britain and Europe developed during the Enlightenment almost exclusively as a medical subspecialty on equal footing with Surgery. American Anesthesiology has roots in three medical disciplines; Dentistry, Nursing and Medicine.   In the…

Mental Health Awareness Month – Great Time for Dentists to Prioritize Self-Care

By Bobi Seredich, Founder of the Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, it is a great time to reflect on how you are managing the pressures of being a dentist or working in the…

Why Emotional Intelligence in Dentistry Matters

By: Dr. Kelly Tanner Connection is at the heart of every relationship. Connection is based on trust, consistency, and vulnerability and is critical to foundational growth in relationships. Connection comes from the ability to understand others through sensing, empathy, observing,…

Book Review: The Oral-Systemic Health Connection: A Guide to Patient Care, Second Edition

By Mark Szarejko, DDS, FAGD This text, which features several authors' expertise and is authored by Michael Glick, is an expansive view of the oral-systemic connection. The correlations between periodontal disease, cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes have garnered much…