Participants should be aware of the following financial/non-financial relationships:
Amanda Hill, RDH: Air Techniques (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant; Biolase (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant; Kerr, ProEdge, SciCan, HuFriedy, Q-Optics (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant; Young Innovations (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Employee
Curious people ask questions about almost everything: their job, new technology, relationships, and their patients. This lecture will explore how curiosity can help you deal with day-to-day stress, how to communicate with colleagues in difficult situations, and how to get better results in motivational interviewing with patients. Highlights will include the five pathways of curiosity and how to tap into this power to reignite your passion for dentistry.
Learning Objectives:
Identify actionable steps to elevate your career in dentistry and prevent burnout
Evaluate and enhance communication skills through motivational interviewing
Apply the awareness wheel model to confidently navigate difficult conversations
