Ep. 766 - Behind the Mask: Mental Health Struggles of Dentists and Their Teams

Episode notes

Are you finding yourself losing focus on the details that once defined your clinical excellence? Dr. Joshua Austin, a full-time restorative dentist in San Antonio, Texas, knows this struggle intimately. Dr. Austin brings over two decades of clinical experience to this deeply personal conversation about mental health in dentistry. He serves as Editorial Director and monthly columnist for Dental Economics, focusing on dental products and technology, and lectures nationally on both clinical dentistry and mental health. A graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, Dr. Austin spent five years post-graduation as faculty in the Department of Restorative Dentistry before transitioning to private practice. This episode explores the alarming statistics surrounding mental health in dentistry and the personal journey from burnout to recovery. Dr. Austin candidly shares his own experience with depression, anger, and the wake-up call that changed everything. The discussion covers both the clinician's mental health journey and the impact of patient mental health on treatment decisions, creating a comprehensive view of this critical topic.

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