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Member Article | What is Wellness? (Continued)

Consistently living intentionally in these areas form habits and change will happen over time. We can get paralyzed by
perfectionism but small improvements and disciplined practice over time produce amazing results.

A Chinese proverb comes to mind: “The best time to plant a tree? 20 years ago. The next best time to plant a
tree? TODAY.”

Today is a great day to start!

Offer Help Before Giving Space
Brett Kessler is a private
When you are concerned about a friend, colleague or family member,
practice dentist from
here are some tips on what you can do:
Denver, CO. He is the
Trustee to the American
1.Sometimes the biggest catalyst for change comes from a friend or colleague. 2.
Dental Association from
2.Confront them from a caring perspective. The most impactful three words are,
the 14th District. Dr.
“I am concerned.” 3.
Kessler is the chair of
3.Keep the conversations in “I” statements (i.e., “I have noticed you have been
Colorado Concerned Den-
really withdrawn lately.” or “I have noticed a change in your behavior.”) Follow
tists, a resource for den-
your statements with, “I want you to know I am here to support you in any way I tists in Colorado that
can!” promotes wellness for our
colleagues in the dental
4.Offer resources such as a confidential counseling service, or help them find
profession.
personal or business coaching, mentorship, or peer assistance. Dr. Brett Kessler
This article was originally published in the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association, V. 102, No. 1. Reprinted with permission.
NYSDA is here to assist & support you confidentially. Call 1-800-255-2100 ext. 250 or email: jdonnelly@nysdental.org.
You can also get more information at: https://www.nysdental.org/member-center/substance-abuse-support-services

Do you have a unique hobby, side hustle, or story to share?

We would like to have a regular section of the Bulletin that
highlights a member with a unique or special hobby, side
business or story to tell. Maybe you skydive or paint?
Perhaps you have a unique collection of memorabilia, have
a side business, or help with a local charity organization.
Maybe you just have a fun story to tell from your years in
practice. Whatever it is, we’d like to hear about it. Send us
the story and a few pictures, if applicable, and maybe you’ll
see yourself in our next issue. Submissions should be sent
as a word document to: eporcelli@nassaudental.org

On September 10th NCDS will be partnering
with the Oral Cancer Foundation to raise
money and awareness for Oral Cancer with a
5K walk/run at Bethpage State Park. desk.
You can register or donate by using the QR
Code above or going to our website:
www.nassaudental.org and clicking on the
gold banner at the top of the home page.

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