Gloves Off: An RDH and DDS talk about dental hygiene burnout

Sept. 12, 2022
Are you feeling fatigued and a little less empathetic toward your patients? Dr. David Rice and Katrina Sanders, MEd, BSDH, talk about what to do if you've lost the passion you once had for your profession.

Almost every dental hygienist has experienced it in some form—burnout. Maybe you're feeling drained every day from being disrespected at work, watching patient after patient turn down life-saving interventions, working with subpar equipment, or experiencing occupational pain.

In this video, Dr. David Rice of @ignite University and Katrina M. Sanders, MEd, BSDH, RDH, RF, talk about why this happens and how dentists and hygienists can come together to create a healthier workplace for everyone in dentistry.

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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.