Don Deems, DDS, FAGD

Dental Education
Leadership and teamwork during troubled times
From fighting our inner fears to learning how to delegate, being a good leader offers many challenges – and just as many rewards.
December 20, 2009
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Holiday cheer, or holiday stress?
"Don't lend your strength to that which you wish to be free from ..."
November 29, 2009
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Freedom -- or lack thereof?
Find yourself between a rock and a hard place? It's time to follow your heart.
November 22, 2009
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Fear, anxiety, and anger: Ruling (ruining) your life
How often have you convinced yourself to not take action, to stay in your current situation?
November 15, 2009
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Breaking out of the time crunch barrier
Tips to help you reconnect with the personal and professional rewards that brought you to dentistry in the first place.
October 11, 2009
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Running scared in a down economy
What do smart companies do in down times? They take smart actions.
September 7, 2009
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Resolutions: What do you really want?
How you make a resolution can be a critical factor in the success of sticking to it.
August 30, 2009
Dental Education
Tired of being a master juggler?
Who knew when we first went to dental school that we'd one day need to wear 1,000 hats. Here are some tips to help you learn how to stop juggling and enjoy the practice of dentistry again.
August 17, 2009
Dental Education
What to do about stress -- NOW!
Studies such as the ADA's Dentist Well-Being Survey deliver sad details of depression, stress, anxiety, substance and alcohol abuse, feelings of helplessness, and more in alarming numbers among our profession. Here are some ways to address the stress that often lurks behind these issues.
August 17, 2009
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Dental hygienist charged with using forged licenses
A woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.
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