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Beyond the Chair: Practical Strategies for Dentists to Prevent and Overcome Burnout

Date(s)
May. 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Multiple Speakers
Subject: 770 Self-Improvement
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Tuesday, May 12: 7–8 p.m. CDT
Audience: Students, Residents, New Dentists, Dentists, Dental Assistants
Fee: Free

Description

Burnout is an increasingly common challenge in dentistry, affecting clinical performance, team dynamics and overall well-being. In this engaging panel discussion, practicing dentists will share candid insights on recognizing early signs of burnout, navigating high-pressure environments and building sustainable careers without sacrificing personal fulfillment. Attendees will gain practical, real-world strategies to improve work-life balance, strengthen resilience and foster a healthier practice culture. Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned practitioner, this session will provide actionable tools to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Learning Objectives 

  • Identify the common signs, symptoms and contributing factors of burnout specific to dental professionals.
  • Explore practical strategies for managing stress and improving work-life integration in a clinical setting.
  • Evaluate approaches to building a supportive team culture that reduces burnout risk within a dental practice.
  • Apply techniques for maintaining long-term career satisfaction and personal well-being in dentistry.

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Speaker Bios  

Moderator
Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, FICD, graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School (DDS 2001, endodontics 2003). He is a professor in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Illinois Chicago and a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He is founder of the Access Endo Impact Academy, a global direct-mentorship continuing education platform. Gilbert lectures nationally and internationally on clinical endodontics and personal wellness and is the host of the “On the Cusp” podcast. Gilbert is a global key opinion leader in the areas of endodontics and new technology.

Panelists
To be announced soon…

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