DR.KATETALKS

Congratulations to the 2020 dental school grads! Let's admit...it was kind of the pitts. But even if you didn't get to walk the stage during a special ceremony, don't worry - the best is yet to come! As a new grad you're probably wondering, "What do I need to do? What do I need to know?" so I thought I would provide you with some pearls from my 18 years experience as a dentist and multi-practice owner. 1. The learning is just beginning! Comparable to building a house, right n

“When you’re ripe, you rot. When you’re green, you’re growing” I love that quote. It challenges me to be the eternal student, never stopping in my quest to be the best person, dentist, boss, friend, wife, etc. Continuing Education (or C.E.) fits the bill as one of the best ways to commit to staying “green”. It used to be that you had to travel far to get C.E. credits, but now the latest, and easiest trends are webinars, podcasts, online forums, and courses. These not only

Aging is a blessing, but doing it properly is one of the hallmarks to success in my opinion. Take these tips from one dentist to another on

Hi everybody, it’s Dr. Kate, and I wanted to talk to you about one of the things that I do in my practice that I feel benefits patients and the dental team the most...and that is sedation for patients. It could be for fearful patients, special needs, or patients who may be a little cognitively affected with dementia or Alzheimer's. Basically people who may be really difficult to work on normally. In my office at New Horizons Dental Care, we offer everything from sedation with

What does joy mean to you? It's hard to define. Joy does not equal happiness though, it's simpler than that. It is a physical sensation that is triggered by small moments, and it has great power. When I think of joy puppies, snuggling, warm blankets, babies, bubbles, bright colors, and tie dye come to mind – but everyone's definition is different. I recently had the chance to see Ingrid Fettell Lee at a dental conference. Lee is a graphic designer by trade, and she primarily

In early February I was asked by my leadership team to be the keynote speaker at our CenterPoint continuing education program for all of our 10 practices of dentists and dental professionals. This totals more than 100 people. I immediately said yes, because it’s always good to step outside your box and do something new, right? When the reality that I’d be on stage, setting the mood for the whole event, with many eyes watching my every move for over an hour set in, so did a