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726: Mental and Physical Wellness in a Dental World: Balance is Key to Happiness – Dr. Maurice Salama & Dr. Christian Coachman

We pursue success to attain happiness. But what we truly need is balance. To teach you what it means to have balance and how to achieve it, Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman bring in Dr. Maurice Salama, scientific director of DentalXP, with his advice for improving and preserving your physical, mental, and emotional well-being throughout your career in dentistry. Don't trade your health for success! To learn how to prioritize your overall wellness, listen to Episode 726 of The Best Practices Show!

 

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Main Takeaways:

  • The world does not come to you with opportunities. Seek them out.
  • Have drive, passion, and discipline, but don't get caught up in it.
  • Create balance. Don't neglect yourself by working too much.
  • Don't trade success for your physical or mental well-being.
  • Success is a drug. Don't overdose on it.
  • It’s not too late to make changes.
  • Be kind to your body.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

2:16 Reach for the brass ring.

10:10 The importance of choosing the right mentors.

15:11 Have drive, passion, and discipline.

19:50 Don't get caught up in just the drive.

24:41 Why it’s important to have balance.

26:48 Slow down strategically.

28:10 Don't ignore your need to rest.

30:32 Success is a drug.

33:16 How to slow down the right way.

37:45 Be selective as an educator.

42:32 Summary.

44:45 How to find the right associates and empower them.

48:28 Go to different meetings.

51:39 Find a mentor you're passionate about.

54:05 Give yourself the gift of time.

57:08 The benefits of exercise.

58:29 Build a great team to share your successes and failures with.

1:02:22 Final thoughts.

Dr. Maurice Salama Bio:

Dr. Maurice A. Salama completed his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1985, where he received his BS in biology. Dr. Salama received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he later received his dual specialty certification in orthodontics and periodontics, as well as his implant training at the Branemark Center at Penn. He is currently on the faculties of the University of Pennsylvania and the Medical College of Georgia as clinical assistant professor of periodontics.

Dr. Salama is a permanent member of the scientific committee of the world’s leading online dental education website, www.DENTALXP.com. He is also a member of the Team Atlanta Dental Practice with Dr. Goldstein and Dr. Garber, a multidisciplinary practice that is world-renowned for their clinical research in reconstructive and esthetic dentistry.

Dr. Christian Coachman Bio:

Combining his advanced skills, experience, and technology solutions, Dr. Christian Coachman pioneered the Digital Smile Design methodology and founded Digital Smile Design company (DSD). Since its inception, thousands of dentists worldwide have attended DSD courses and workshops, such as the renowned DSD Residency program.

Dr. Coachman is the developer of worldwide, well-known concepts such as the Digital Smile Design, the Pink Hybrid Implant Restoration, the Digital Planning Center, Emotional Dentistry, Interdisciplinary Treatment Simulation, and Digital Smile Donator. He regularly consults for dental industry companies, developing products, implementing concepts, and marketing strategies, such as the Facially Driven Digital Orthodontic Workflow developed in collaboration with Invisalign, Align Technology. 
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