Resilience in Dentistry
Resilience in Dentistry
Integrative Burnout Prevention and Stress Management for Dental Health Professionals
Lecture
Course Fee: $150
CDE Credits: 2
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Welcome to our transformative course on a holistic approach to improving resilience and preventing burnout in dentistry!
Recognizing the multifaceted challenges faced by dental professionals, this program goes beyond traditional methods by embracing a comprehensive and integrative perspective. We will explore strategies encompassing mental, emotional, and physical well-being, fostering resilience from a holistic standpoint. From mindfulness practices to effective stress management techniques, this course aims to equip dental professionals with a diverse toolkit for self-care. By embracing a holistic approach, we strive to create a foundation for sustained well-being, enabling you to navigate the demands of dentistry with balance and resilience. Join us on this journey towards a more comprehensive and integrative approach to professional fulfillment and longevity in the dental field.
Topics covered:
- Breathing 4-7-8 exercise
- Introduction of integrative medicine as a philosophy
- Overview of stressors unique to the dental profession
- Introduction to stress response and effects on the body
- Introduction to the relaxation response
- MINDBODY modalities to activate the relaxation response
- Introduction to mindfulness meditation
- Come to your senses mindfulness exercise
- Introduction to deep breathing techniques
- 4-7-8 breathing technique
- Box breathing
- Heart compassion meditation exercise
- Introduction to aromatherapy
- Introduction to adaptogens and herbal medicine
Instructors
Learning Objectives:
- Understand and decipher anxiety and the stress response
- Promote and have a deeper understanding of mindfulness
- Learn key considerations to introduce mindfulness in your practice
speakers/instructors and topics are subject to change without prior notice
Policies - Cancellation and Refund
UCLA School of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.