So many times when I teach about airway problems and the myriad of serious health issues that can ensue, a doctor in the class speaks up, "Oh my gosh! That's MY child!" The problems are nothing like you find in adults, so you need to know what to look for. And, there are interventions you can provide that do great service to your patients's health.
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Dentists: It's most important to actually love your patients. People can tell whether you like them or not -- and to be the best doctor you can be, you should love them and love making their lives healthier and better. Here's the 'secret sauce' to keep potential patients fully informed and satisfied with the recommended case treatment. It's a formula for success, and a win-win situation for you and your patient. (Recorded in Sounion, Greece) Love plays a vital role when you work with patients in your orthodontics or dental practice. That can be further defined as love for your job, love for your patients, and vital to all of this -- your patients' love for you. There are certain things the dentist can do to cultivate this in her or his life and business -- I talk about that, today. Love and respect between the dentist and her patients makes all the difference. (Recorded in Sounion, Greece.) Amazing that a tiny almond-shaped amygdala deep inside the brain is involved in processing intense negative emotions - anxiety, fear and stress. Even more amazing that the amygdala can trigger MI/heart attack and other cardiac episodes. A “broken heart” is both emotional/thought and physical. The amygdala is the source of what we call the ego, the “me” of you and the “me” of me. It is what rises up to defend, to prove itself right, to feel pride instead of humility. Studies at Harvard and other institutions find that strong emotions (emanating from thoughts) can and do trigger cardiac disease and heart attacks. Think about your precious hours of today. Where will your heart spend its day? - in fear and worry, or in loving and appreciating your life, your family, your friends, your opportunities, your ability to love? Love, |
Dr Chris BakerAmerica's most-trusted teacher of orthodontic continuing education, Dr. Chris Baker has practiced and taught for more than 30 years, and is a current or former faculty member of three U.S. dental schools. She is a pediatric dentist, author, blogger, dental practice consultant, and mentor. Dr. Chris is also Past President and Senior Instructor of the American Orthodontic Society. She is based in Texas, USA, but lectures around the world. Categories
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