Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Wellness”
From the Fall 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By Myriah Shimatsu We have all heard the saying you cannot pour from an empty cup…yet, how many of us live by this rule? Self-care does not have to be booking an appointment at a spa or practicing meditation every day—although these are lovely options to consider. There are many …
By Myriah Shimatsu From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association In these challenging times, it is important to keep your health a top priority! To keep your immune system strong, make sure you are drinking enough water, eating as many fruits and vegetables as possible, exercising, and getting a good night’s rest. 4 Steps to Keep Your …
Dr. Bethany Valachi, P.T., D.P.T., M.S., C.E.A.S. From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association With the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new layer of stress and physical challenge is added to the problem of work-related pain in dentistry. Personal protective equipment, distancing and controlling the environment all contribute to mental stress, which research shows can lead …
By Myriah Shimatsu From the Winter 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Workplace wellness programs used to be thought of as a nice “extra” for employees. However, the evidence suggests that these programs should be part of any company’s strategic operation. Twenty percent of employees voluntarily left their jobs due to work-life balance or wellbeing in 2018. Three out …
By Molly Pereira, CDA Associate Executive Director From the Winter 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Happy New Year! The fact that we’re starting a new decade blows my mind—especially because I feel like it was just 2002 a couple years ago. Never mind the fact that I taught my 7-year-old what a cassette tape was last week, and …
From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Take the below quiz based on your practice statistics and see if any answers surprise you. No cheating! Student Loan Debt If you are concerned about paying off your student loans, a good starting point is to list all your outstanding debts, with their monthly payments, interest rates and time …
By Myriah Shimatsu From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association It’s a no brainer that the dentist is the most valuable asset to any successful dental practice. However, it is estimated that more than half of practitioners have some sort of musculoskeletal disorder that is career related. The research suggests that 64%-93% of dentists, hygienists and dental …
By Scott Frederick, D.D.S., Peak Dental Services Clinical Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Nov. 27, 2015, 11:38 a.m. Reports of an active shooter start coming through at the Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs on Centennial Boulevard. Police are responding and the entire corner of Filmore and Centennial are on lock down. Colorado Dental Group …
By The CDA Wellness Committee From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association There is nothing wrong with being passionate, committed and loyal to your business. In fact, it’s beyond respectable that you’ve created your dream opportunity, thanks to hard work and some blood, sweat, and tears. Keeping a business thriving is a constant effort and sometimes working …
By Sierra Rose, Colorado ASDA Health and Wellness Chair From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association I still remember being told during my new student orientation that the upcoming four years of dental school were going to feel like I was “drinking out of a fire hose” or “sprinting a marathon.” While the memory still makes me …
