My Life Behind the Handpiece: From a Dentist Pushing Eighty, a Few Thoughts About the Klongs, Grit, and Casual Elegance of Dentistry

There are few dentists, as students, young practitioners, or experienced professionals, who on certain days, haven’t wondered, “Would I do this all over again?” The tasks of remaining technologically and clinically skilled, as well as up-to-date on the regulatory aspects of running a dental business, greet you everyday at the office. And then, of course, there’s the fact that every person who comes to us for care is a unique personality, especially when it comes to sitting in a dental chair. Let’s face it, dentistry isn’t for sissies. However long, at whatever stage, and however you feel about your career in dentistry, there are things you can do to make it better. How? Learn how to deal with dentistry’s klongs. Grow your dental grit. Strive to become casually elegant. Let me show you how all three of these encourages you to stay engaged and excited about the practice of dentistry, so that in the end you too, can say, “I truly enjoyed living My Life Behind the Handpiece.”