Wellness In Dentistry

By Dr. Kyle Stanley and Dr. Martin Mendelson

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Dr. Kyle Stanley and Dr. Martin Mendelson host “Wellness In Dentistry”, where they delve into the critical intersection of dental practice and personal well-being. Join us as we navigate the often-overlooked aspects of mental health, combating burnout, and crafting a balanced, fulfilling professional life. As experienced dental professionals, we understand the unique challenges faced by our colleagues. Through candid conversations, expert interviews, and actionable advice, we aim to empower our colleagues to prioritize self-care, foster resilience, and ultimately find greater happiness in their dental careers.

Whether seeking strategies for managing stress, insights on work-life balance, clinical direction, practice management advice, or simply a supportive community of like-minded professionals, "Wellness in Dentistry" is your go-to resource for holistic wellness in the dental field. Tune in, and let's embark on this journey where the patient, the practice, and the practitioner experience holistic wellness.


Episode Date
Independence Day: Freedom From Your Own Practice
Jul 01, 2026
High Income, Low Fulfillment: Why Success Still Feels Empty
Jun 24, 2026
Everyone Has Their Own Everest to Climb
Jun 17, 2026
The Emotional Cost of Being the Responsible One
Jun 10, 2026
The ADA Not Supporting DSOs
Jun 03, 2026
DSO are Supporting Mental Health for Dentists
May 27, 2026
There’s a Reason Why its called “Practice” Turning Mistakes into Milestones: A Growth Mindset for Dental Complications
May 20, 2026
How to Explain Dentistry's Stress to Someone Who's Never Held a Handpiece
May 13, 2026
Getting Sued in Dentistry
May 06, 2026
The Guilt Cycle in Dentistry
Apr 29, 2026
The Mental Game of Difficult Patients
Apr 22, 2026
What Happens When the Practice Owns You
Apr 15, 2026
You Don’t Need More Motivation. You Need Better Systems
Apr 08, 2026
The Silent Stressors Dental Professionals Don’t Talk About
Apr 01, 2026
Staying Centered When Dentistry Gets Hard
Mar 25, 2026
100 Episodes In: What Dentistry Has Taught Us About Mental Health
Mar 18, 2026
Are Big Dental Conferences Still Relevant?
Mar 11, 2026
How to Take Time Off Without Your Practice Falling Apart
Mar 04, 2026
Do Dentists Really Need Coaches? Separating Myths from Reality
Feb 25, 2026
Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail (And What Actually Works)
Feb 18, 2026
Balancing the Chair and the Home
Feb 11, 2026
Finding Purpose Beyond Production
Feb 04, 2026
Leveling the Playing Field: Controlling Overhead
Jan 28, 2026
Why Study Clubs Still Matter
Jan 21, 2026
DSOs, Dentistry, and What We Can Actually Control
Jan 14, 2026
The 2026 Gameplan for Dentists
Jan 07, 2026
Before the Ball Drops: Lessons from a Year in Dentistry
Dec 31, 2025
Turning Off Your Dental Brain
Dec 24, 2025
What Dental School Didn’t Teach Us
Dec 17, 2025
When an Overachiever Stops Achieving
Dec 10, 2025
One Move Makes All the Difference: Redefining Growth and Happiness with Dr. Martin Mendelson
Dec 03, 2025
How Thankfulness Transforms Dentistry
Nov 26, 2025
Breaking Free from Overthinking in Dentistry
Nov 19, 2025
How a New Government Bill Could Impact Dentistry’s Future
Nov 12, 2025
Building a Career You Love in Dentistry
Nov 05, 2025
It Is Spooky to Do Dentistry Alone!
Oct 29, 2025
Social Media in Dentistry
Oct 22, 2025
Team Conflict: Is It the Conflict or the Culture?
Oct 15, 2025
How Dental Associates Can Take Back Control
Oct 08, 2025
Doctor, You’re Not Lazy, You’re Exhausted
Oct 01, 2025
Notifications, Reviews, and Boundaries: Taking Back Control
Sep 24, 2025
The Biggest Takeaways from Our 2-Day Mental Health Workshop for Dentists
Sep 17, 2025
Healing the Dentist-Hygienist Divide
Sep 10, 2025
Creating Boundaries Without Guilt in Dentistry
Sep 03, 2025
The Mental Toll of Perfectionism in Dentistry
Aug 27, 2025
Recovery Tools for Stressful Dental Days
Aug 20, 2025
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable to Grow
Aug 13, 2025
The Hidden Stressors Inside Your Practice and How to Fix Them
Aug 06, 2025
Rewriting Your Dental Identity: Who Are You Without the Drill?
Jul 30, 2025
When You Feel Like Quitting Dentistry: What to Do First
Jul 23, 2025
The Top 2 Mindset Shifts to Beat Burnout in 2025
Jul 16, 2025
Listener Questions Answered!
Jul 09, 2025
Why Shorter Work Weeks May Save Your Sanity as a Dentist
Jul 02, 2025
How to Get out of Sticky-Note Hell in Dentistry!
Jun 25, 2025
Toxic Team Culture: Are You Part of the Problem?
Jun 18, 2025
Lessons Learned from a Live Dental Mental Health CE Course
Jun 11, 2025
Why Overcommunication is the Secret to a Smoother Dental Practice
Jun 04, 2025
When the Passion Fades: Reigniting Purpose in Dentistry
May 28, 2025
Burnout Isn’t Inevitable: How Dentists Can Reclaim Their Mental and Professional Health
May 21, 2025
Gratitude Is Clinical: Using Appreciation to Strengthen Teams, Patients, and Mental Health
May 14, 2025
Embracing Outside Wisdom in Dentistry
May 07, 2025
Mental Health Is Now Core: A New Era for Dentistry
Apr 30, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Women, Leadership & the Future of Dentistry
Apr 23, 2025
Clear and Consistent: Mastering Communication in Dental Practice
Apr 16, 2025
Thriving in Turbulent Times: Resilience and Opportunity in Dentistry
Apr 09, 2025
Episode 50: Celebrating 50 Episodes – Lessons, Growth & Giving Back 🎉
Apr 02, 2025
The Shifting Landscape of Dentistry – Mindset, CE, and the Future of Live Events
Mar 26, 2025
How to Wrangle Your Admin Days in a Dental Practice
Mar 19, 2025
Building a Support Network for Mental Health and Professional Growth
Mar 12, 2025
Bonuses & Compensation: What Every Dental Practice Should Know
Mar 05, 2025
The Power of Consistency in Leadership and Dentistry
Feb 26, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Tying Your Identity to Your Career
Feb 19, 2025
Do You Have Success Amnesia
Feb 12, 2025
The Enduring Dentist: Movement, Mobility, and Longevity
Feb 05, 2025
Setting Expectations for Complications
Jan 29, 2025
Power of Balance: Reducing Stress in Dentistry
Jan 22, 2025
One is Greater than Zero: Incremental Growth and Consistent Effort
Jan 15, 2025
Start, Stop, or Get Better to be Happier in Dentistry
Jan 08, 2025
Set, Strategize, Succeed: New Year Goal-Setting
Jan 01, 2025
Creating Boundaries: Why Saying ‘No’ in Dentistry Can Save Your Mental Health
Dec 25, 2024
Tackling the Emotional Toll of Patient Anxiety: How to Maintain Your Own Mental Wellness
Dec 18, 2024
AI and Mental Health: How Emerging Technologies are Reducing Stress in Dental Workflows
Dec 11, 2024
Key Takeaways from a 2-Day Mental Health Workshop for Dentists
Dec 04, 2024
The Surprising Research on Giving Thanks!
Nov 27, 2024
Emotional Resilience in The Dental Profession
Nov 20, 2024
Building a Healthy Practice Culture by Prioritizing Mental Health
Nov 17, 2024
Do Dentists Even Care?
Nov 06, 2024
Dental Employee Equity
Oct 30, 2024
Reducing Stress Through Dental Lab Communication and Consistency
Oct 23, 2024
Reducing Stress in Dentistry Through Clarity
Oct 16, 2024
When Your Superpower Becomes Your Achilles Heel in Your Dental Career
Oct 09, 2024
Prioritizing Values in Dentistry
Oct 02, 2024
Are Big Cases Impacting Your Mental Health?
Sep 25, 2024
Engaging with Other Dental Colleagues; Curiosity vs. Judgement
Sep 18, 2024
Dental Social Media: Don’t Believe the Hype
Sep 11, 2024
The Stress of Referrals in Dentistry
Sep 04, 2024
What Not To Do As a Dental Professional
Aug 28, 2024
Dentistry is About Relationships
Aug 21, 2024
Addressing Negativity in the Dental Office
Aug 14, 2024
Are You Addicted to Dentistry?
Aug 07, 2024
Setting Goals to Achieve Sustainable Success in Dentistry
Jul 31, 2024
The Importance of Focus and Presence in Dentistry
Jul 24, 2024
Setting Expectations for Dentists
Jul 17, 2024
What is success for a dental professional?
Jul 10, 2024
Media Portrayal of Dentistry
Jul 03, 2024
Being Selfish is Selfless
Jun 26, 2024
Listening in Dentistry
Jun 19, 2024
Control in Dentistry
Jun 12, 2024
The Overwhelming Task List
Jun 05, 2024
Isolation in Dentistry
May 29, 2024
Taking Time Off in Dentistry
May 22, 2024
How problem patients can destroy your practice.
May 15, 2024
Failures in Dentistry
May 15, 2024
Burnout Awareness
May 15, 2024
Why is dentistry ready for mental wellness now?
May 08, 2024