(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI) Lately, I’ve found myself struggling with the idea of “allowing.” As someone who deeply values spiritual alignment and inner peace, I recognize the importance of this concept, yet it has felt especially challenging given the instability and chaos brought about by the new presidential administration and their actions. I’ve allowed the turbulence of the external world …
What is an Evolving Expert?
(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI; Dental Speakers Bureau Founder) What does it mean to be an Evolving Expert? At its heart, it’s a commitment to mastery—a blend of professional growth, personal alignment, and the ability to ignite change in those you serve. It’s about stepping into a leadership role within your field while continuously refining your skills, broadening your perspective, and …
Embracing The Meditation Experience: No Matter What Shows Up
(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI) As you meditate, you’ll encounter a variety of thoughts, sensations, and emotions. These experiences are a natural part of meditation and highlight the process of releasing stress and fostering inner peace. Understanding these common occurrences can deepen your practice and enhance your connection to the present moment. Everyday thoughts: You might notice a stream of thoughts, …
From Chaos to Clarity: The Benefits of Meditation
(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI) In the whirlwind of the day-to-day – deadlines, generating an income, family commitments, and more – finding time to develop and care for Self can feel elusive. Meditation is a simple, powerful tool to alleviate stress, enhance positive experiences, and cultivate peace through present moment awareness. Extensive research shows that a regular meditation practice offers significant …
The Next Chapter in your Dental Hygiene Career
(by Brandi Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE, MAADH) Remember when you were in dental hygiene school and you thought as soon as you graduated, things were going to be great? You would have your own operatory, your own patients, and oversee your own destiny. That’s right, no more instrument pass offs or multiple-choice exams for you. Freedom with a shiny Registered …
The Orchestration of It All
(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI) As I stepped out of the elevator at 5am, I pulled out my ride-share app and ordered a car to take us to DAL airport for our flight home. I was advised that my ride was 12 minutes out as we walked out the hotel front door. I shared with my husband, Jeff – who had …
I’ll be Happy When…
(by Alan Stern, DDS ) I cannot tell you how many people I’ve spoken with in the dental PROFESSION who’ve started a sentence with the above phrase. Parenthetically, I think this phrase is ubiquitous throughout humanity these days, but for now let’s look inwardly at our uniqueness as members of the Dental Community. A lot of the expressed discontent I’ve heard relates …
I’ve Arrived! Allowing Yourself to Experience the Feeling of Success
(by Dr. Maggie Augustyn) It can’t be much of a surprise that some of our deepest insights come to us in a state of calm. It’s partly why many of my articles reference ideas being born during moments of reprieve. This particular reflection would be no different. I yearn for nothing more in life than to stroll along the beach …
The Prettiest Girl in the Room
(by Dr. Maggie Augustyn) I have grown up in the shadow of the prettiest girl in the room. By the tender age of 17, my sister had graced the world of Ford modeling, capturing the gaze and admiration of onlookers for reasons that diverged sharply from my own experiences. In all photographs, she towers over me, with long flowing blond …