Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 136
TAKEAWAYS
- Staying within one's comfort zone can lead to boredom, apathy, and stagnation in the dental hygiene profession.
- Embracing new research, technologies, and practices is necessary to provide the best care for patients.
- Stepping out of one's comfort zone can be uncomfortable and challenging, but it leads to personal and professional growth.
- Consulting companies can bring about change, which can be uncomfortable, but it is important to embrace change for growth and improvement. Stepping out of our comfort zones is essential for personal and professional growth.
- Trying new technologies and treatment protocols can lead to improved patient care and satisfaction.
- Joining professional networks and organizations can provide valuable resources and connections.
- As dental hygienists, our work has the potential to be life-saving, and it's important to continuously seek growth and empowerment
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Topic
06:35 - The Importance of Stepping Out of Comfort Zones
15:31 - Becoming a Clinical Adjunct Faculty
33:31 - Connecting with Professional Networks
41:03 - Recognizing the Oral-Systemic Connection
49:59 - Seeking Growth and Opportunity
QUOTABLES
"Our old school paradigms are exactly that, old school and outdated."
"Hygiene can be very repetitive and stagnant if we don't embrace something new."
"New can be painful, clunky, uncertain, and embarrassing, but it's necessary for growth."
REFERENCES
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