• Periodontics – recognizing and differentiating between aggressive periodontitis and chronic periodontitis
• Oral Pathology – assisting with the early detection and diagnosis of oral lesions
• Charting – voice commands to fill out and importing treatment plan codes into patient charts
AI adds an exciting dimension to the profession of dentistry but can have drawbacks – including patient data security and ensuring regulatory compliance .
Lastly , several articles point out several things the dental professionals can do to help with their burnout as well , including :
• Making sure to get sufficient rest , to have a consistent exercise routine including stretching , and to consider including chiropractic or massage therapy
• Staying interested in the profession of dentistry by listening to podcasts , reading articles about topics of interest , and joining your local ADA or ADHA association
• Remembering why a career in oral healthcare was appealing by volunteering at local nursing homes or back to school events or participating in a mission trip
• Considering some temporary work in different offices to expand your realm of experience and exposure
In conclusion , the Covid-19 pandemic shifted so many aspects of our working lives , including a focus on the best ways to address burnout from both the practice and the dental professional perspective . And , the topics do not seem to be going anywhere soon .
For more information on burnout , please visit Kandice Swarthout ’ s website and see more information on her course “ Mental Ergonomics on Patient Care : The Art of Preventing Burnout ” ( https :// kandiceswarthout . com / courses ) and visit www . amazon . com to look for Kari Carter-Cherulus ’ book “ The Ultimate Guide for Dental Hygienist Burnout ”.
Audra Morris joined her mother , Nitia Morris , at Dental Auxiliary Service , Inc . in 2011 and opened an office in Austin in 2012 . In 2020 , the Austin team joined the Dallas office in their partnership with KAD Dental to become a part of KAD Dental Staffing . Email : audra @ kaddentalstaffing . com .
• Requesting a reduced schedule , even if only for a short amount of time , so that some time and energy can be spent on self-care www . northtexasdentistry . com | NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY 33