Dentistry at the Crossroads: Identity Burnout

2026-03-24

When a Doctor Becomes a “Provider” Written by: Alan Stern, DDS There is a kind of burnout we rarely name. Not physical exhaustion. Not scheduling

Alan Stern, DDS, Named Speaker of the Year at The Dental Festival’s 2025 Dental Socials

2025-08-29

Alan Stern, DDS, an accomplished dentist, author, and educator, has been honored as Speaker of the Year at The Dental Socials, a prestigious awards event held during The Dental

Alanism #69: “Business is Business” is FALSE!

2025-08-01

Written by: Alan Stern, DDS How many times have we heard that phrase used to justify actions that are morally wrong or out of alignment

Clubhouse Chemistry: What Baseball’s Rafael Devers Trade Can Teach Dental Practices About Team Culture

2025-07-03

A Yankees Fan, a Red Sox Friend, and a Lesson for Dentistry Written by: Alan Stern, DDS As a lifelong Yankees fan, I was practically

Compliance is a Dirty Word!

2024-11-01

Compliance. What do you think of when you see that word? Better yet, what emotions does that word stir up? How do you feel when