This week Amanda Hill is talking about the Top 5 ways to approach life after graduation with Julie Whiteley. If you are feeling unprepared to be set loose in an operatory, you are not alone, and that feeling is normal! This profession is all about lifelong learning, you should have that feeling periodically throughout your career to keep growing!
Episode Highlights
- Amanda’s Top 5
- Julie’s Top 5
Quotes
“I’ve started to block schedule, and instead of working on 45 things at once I can be more productive.”
“This is where I am supposed to be, and this is alright.”
“Be a learner, not a knower.”
“You are at the beginning of another steep learning curve.”
“Hygiene school is not for the weak.”
“You find a way to adapt to the situation you are in, but not forget how to be a top notch clinician.”
“I found I could use my time well when I had a systematic approach.”
“Don’t solely rely on what you learned in school, open your mind, we are in a profession where things change all the time.”
“Arm yourself with information and stay current.”
“At the end of the day if something goes wrong, it is you who is on the line.”
“If it is something you want me to be able to do, let’s go to the state legislature and help me fight for that.”
“Advocate for yourself in a way that is professional, calm and with evidence.”
“I cannot stress enough, find your people.”
“When you find your tribe, it keeps you energized.”
Links
More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/
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