Pittsboro, NC

(704) 746-5456

CollatzDDS@gmail.com
www.DrLauraCollatz.com

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Neuroscience/NLP
Stress Management
Wellness

Laura Collatz, DDS

Dr. Laura Collatz brings a refreshing, heart-centered approach to well-being in dentistry, blending neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and lived experience to help dental professionals reclaim joy, reduce stress, and foster resilience. A practicing dentist, certified laughter yoga instructor, and trauma-informed coach, Laura’s presentations invite audiences to reconnect with their inner wisdom and shift from burnout to balance. Sharing insights from her personal healing journey and professional expertise, she offers actionable strategies for emotional strength training, nervous system regulation, and mind-body awareness—creating space for dental professionals to thrive personally and professionally.

Stress. Pain. Burnout. There’s gotta be a better way

Practicing dentistry in today’s turbulent environment brings a myriad of pressures. Our days are often ﬁlled with worry and exhaustion. Happiness seems ﬂeeting most days and non-existent at time.

Laura Collatz, DDS, understands ﬁrsthand the dangers of ignoring your body’s messages, as well as the importance of speaking your truth. Sharing wisdom drawn from her life and professional experiences including her treatment for complex PTSD, Laura shares strategies and techniques that will help you improve your mind/body awareness and reclaim your personal and professional joy.

High emotional intelligence (EQ) is a strong predictor of success. Utilize practical exercises to understand the neuroscience, psychology and biochemistry associated with stress, change and happiness. Gain strategies for understanding our own motivations and behaviors. Tap into your inner wisdom and learn to guide your emotions and reactions.

Where once there was stress, pain, and dread, learn to practice joy, healing, and conﬁdence.

For many dental professionals, worry, exhaustion or dread are everyday occurrences.

Repressed emotional pain can manifest through physical pain, chronic illness or an emotional meltdown. Drawing from her personal experience with trauma, Laura Collatz, DDS presents dental professionals with the skills and understanding to cope and heal personally and professionally. A certiﬁed laughter yoga instructor with additional training in neuroscience and coaching, Laura teaches emotional strength training. Her clients report less work-related stress, increased proﬁts and better relationships as a result of their work together.

Serving as a teaching assistant and private tutor to other students while pursuing her own studies, Laura graduated with honors from the UNC School of Dentistry. Prior to dental school, Laura was a dental hygienist for 13 years. Now the owner of Enchanting Smiles Family Dentistry, she practices all facets of dentistry.

Laura is honored to serve as President for the Chatham County Dental Society since 2016. She has received the Top Dentist award, voted on by other dentists, multiple times. She is active with the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Association and volunteers her services with local and statewide dental relief efforts.

Prior to dental school, Laura worked at the Carolina Renaissance Festival selling handmade fairy wings. The opportunity to dress up and interact with people delighted her inner theater kid. These experiences inspired her personal and business brand of the Tooth Fairy. She assumes this persona to visit kindergartens, assisted living facilities, and local and regional festivals to promote good oral health.

“Dr. Laura Collatz brought such light and energy to our ‘Morning Meds & Movement’ segment at the Expansion Experience retreat. With her unique blend of laughter yoga, NLP techniques, and heartfelt presence, she not only engaged our attendees—she truly moved them. Her session was the perfect mix of playful and powerful, offering both joy and meaningful takeaways. Our participants loved every moment and were still talking about it long after the retreat ended. Without question, we look forward to bringing Laura back for future events.”
— Vanessa Emerson, FDSI; Founder, The Evolving Expert

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Why choose Laura?

Presentations focus on emotional well-being, stress reduction, and leadership for dental professionals
Certified laughter yoga instructor with training in neuroscience and coaching
Specialist in emotional strength training and stress reduction for dental professionals
Focus on trauma-informed care and mind-body connection
Creator of the "Tooth Fairy" persona, promoting oral health at schools, festivals, and senior facilities

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