My Approach to Aesthetic Dental Wellness and Its Integral Part in Positive Dentistry
In recent years, there’s been a paradigm shift in modern dentistry, moving away from a strictly clinical approach towards a more balanced and positive outlook. I refer to this shift as positive dentistry. Just as psychologists have embraced positive psychology to focus on the present and future, I recognize the importance of looking forward, embracing […]
Why I Decided to Open My Own Dental Office
Elephants carry their babies for 12 months, women for 9. I’ve carried this project since early 2022. It’s taken a lot of sweat and determination, but more than anything, it’s been a labor of love. I wanted to open my own practice because I was very unhappy with what I’d seen in other dental offices. […]
A Positive Direction for Modern Dentistry
In the late 1990s, the renowned psychologist Martin Seligman announced a new direction for his profession as the “theme” of his tenure as president of the American Psychological Association. He called it positive psychology, which he defined as “the study of what constitutes the pleasant life, the engaged life, and the meaningful life.” Steeped in […]
MY JOURNEY FROM UKRAINE TO AUSTIN
“We are living at a time when dentistry in America is undergoing a profound change. One thing I love about America, and American dentistry, is the culture of innovation and endless opportunity. This is particularly true of Austin – one of the most busy innovation capitals in the world, let alone the US economy. On […]