Dental professionals often examine the physical aspects of wellness yet we rarely explore or discuss the mental aspects. It is time to remove the taboo and face the facts.
Anxiety, pain, depression, burnout. Dentistry can be difficult and take a toll. Studies show us that dental professionals experience a high incidence of mental illness. Additionally, many dental professionals don’t clearly understand the mental health conditions that our patients present with, which red flags to watch for or what to do/how to intervene.
Presented in Dr. Joshua Austin’s trademark comedic style, this course explores strategies for working together to improve mental health so we can be our best. Learn how to recognize triggers and warning signs. Identify essential tools and resources. Discover how and when to refer to a mental health professional. Explore and understand mental health terms, common treatments and therapy options. Gain coping mechanisms and learn how to manage expectations – both our own and those of our patients.
Course Objectives
Define mental health terms and analyze mental health statistics
Discover mechanisms for coping with our personal and professional challenges
Illuminate common DSM-5 diagnoses and characteristics
Learn how to choose the professionals for our own personal wellness team
Identify and examine our psychologic triggers and their importance
Explore the benefits of psychotherapy • Consider today to be Dental Mental Health Day!
Dr. Joshua Austin
Joshua Austin, DDS maintains a full time restorative dentistry practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is an editorial director and columnist for Dental Economics magazine, focusing on dental products and technology. Dr. Austin lectures around the country to study clubs and dental meetings about these topics along with digital marketing and mental health. Dr. Austin is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Dentistry and spent five years post graduation as faculty in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. His approach to his “Pearls For Your Practice” column is a fresh approach in today’s commercial driven dental journalism. When you read a “Pearl,” rest assured that you are getting an honest evaluation of a product, which was used by Dr. Austin in clinical practice on a patient.