Course Description: Life, and dentistry itself, are a tapestry of rewards and challenges, but some challenges become life-altering. How do we wear our professional hat while simultaneously grieving, struggling with unexpected life challenges or heartache? Why are some people better lemonade-makers from the lemons of life? Within the family of dentistry, most of us have faced, or will face significant set-backs and difficulties. What are effective strategies to navigate life’s challenges? What can be gleaned from those in the business of not only making lemonade, but benefitting from it? This lemonade recipe may surprise you.
Course Objectives:
- Identify the science supporting savoring as a coping mechanism
- Appraise how neuroplasticity can rewire the mind and promote wellness
- Recognize the role of compassion to help balance professionalism and heartache simultaneously
- Examine the science of gratefulness to navigate stressors, challenges and increase life satisfaction
Friday, January 30th
12pm–4pm (3CEU)
Live In Person at 3101 Webberville Road Austin, TX 78702 Rm 8500
Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH
Karen Davis is owner of her own continuing education company, Cutting Edge Concepts® capitalizing on her breadth of experience in navigating the rewards and challenges dental professionals face. She is a practicing dental hygienist in Dallas, TX and has enjoyed being a part of the same dental practice for over 35 years.
Dentistry Today has recognized Karen as a “Leader in Continuing Education” since 2006, and she is the 2023 recipient of the Gordon Christensen Speaker Recognition Award. Karen is an accomplished author for diverse industry publications and serves a Key Opinion Leader to an array of corporations.
ADHA Member Registration
$20.00
Non-Member Registration
$30.00
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