FDC2023 Session Directory
Why Emotional Intelligence in Dentistry Matters
Course Code: PM03
Speaker: Dr. Kelly Tanner, RDH, MS, PhD
CE Hours: 2.00
Start: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 2:00 PM
End: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 4:00 PM
Track: ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNICATION
Audience: Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists, Practice Administrators, Laboratory Technician, Dental Student
Speaker: Dr. Kelly Tanner, RDH, MS, PhD
CE Hours: 2.00
Start: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 2:00 PM
End: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 4:00 PM
Track: ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNICATION
Audience: Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists, Practice Administrators, Laboratory Technician, Dental Student
REGISTRATION CATEGORY |
EARLY 4/14 |
REGULAR |
ONSITE 6/16 |
DENTIST - FDA/ADA MEMBER |
$69 |
$79 |
$89 |
NON-MEMBER DENTIST |
$79 |
$89 |
$99 |
TEAM MEMBER |
$49 |
$59 |
$69 |
DENTAL STUDENT |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Description:
In an environment where COVID-19 and social factors affect the lives of dental professionals, you may be conflicted about what to believe, and feel unable to find your ground inside and outside of the workplace. As health care providers, all aspects of social and emotional awareness are integral to your ability to connect for career and self-fulfillment. This lecture will help you understand the importance of emotional intelligence in dentistry; understand how to identify blind spots; and help understand how to rewrite feelings and reverse triggers. All will increase your impact personally and professionally.
In an environment where COVID-19 and social factors affect the lives of dental professionals, you may be conflicted about what to believe, and feel unable to find your ground inside and outside of the workplace. As health care providers, all aspects of social and emotional awareness are integral to your ability to connect for career and self-fulfillment. This lecture will help you understand the importance of emotional intelligence in dentistry; understand how to identify blind spots; and help understand how to rewrite feelings and reverse triggers. All will increase your impact personally and professionally.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- understand the importance of emotional intelligence to dental professionals.
- recognize triggers, reactions and emotions, and trace them to their source.
- utilize emotional intelligence to redefine goals and create career fulfillment.
Partial Sponsor(s):


About the speaker: Master’s degree in dental hygiene, Old Dominion University; PhD in business and organizational leadership, Regent University; registered dental hygienist; adjunct professor, Christopher Newport University; owner, Next Level Dental Hygiene Leadership.
Disclosure: I or members of my immediate family have a financial relationship with Next Level Dental Hygiene Leadership that may be relevant to this presentation.
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