Part I The Problem
1 The Many Faces of Dentistry – A Fragmented Field
What is Dentistry?
Wholism vs. Reductionism
Fragmented Dental Education
The Why of Work
References and Notes
2 Not the Golden Age of Dentistry
The Paradox of Duty and Desire
References and Notes
3 Dentistry Today
The Four Stages of Learning
Technology – Wagging the Dog
Human Interaction Rules
References and Notes
4 The Ultimate Losers In the End
Dentists and Stress
Dental Health Today
References and Notes
Part II The Solution
5 The Fundamental Value of Leadership
That Vision Thing
Climbing The Right Wall
My Pledge to You
Creating Your Vision Statement
References and Notes
6 Positive Psychology and Leadership
The WellBeing Theory
Positive Emotions
Engagement
Positive Relationships
Meaning
Accomplishments
Conclusion
References and Notes
7 Passion is the Byproduct of Mastery – A New Curriculum
Passion – The Fire of Desire
Passion is the Opposite of Apathy and the ByProduct of Mastery
What is the Mastery Process? More Evidence of Control
References and Notes
8 A New Beginning – A New Curriculum
References and Notes
Part III Leadership Ethos
9 What Adam Smith Knew
References and Notes
10 The Foundation of Ethos – SelfAwareness and Ownership
References and Notes
11 The Virtues of Emotional Intelligence
Selfawareness
Selfregulation
Selfmotivation
References and Notes
12 Grit, Optimism and Resilience
References and Notes
13 The TAO of Dentistry and a Culture of Trust
References and Notes
Part IV Pathos – Other People Matter
14 Your Focus – Your Success
References and Notes
15 The Charismatic Dental Leader
16 Contact – The First Four Minutes
References and Notes
17 Conversation With An Elephant
Reference
Part V Logos – Where the Rubber Meets the Road
18 The Practical Wisdom of Systems and Processes
References and Notes
19 The Key Systems and Skills
References and Notes
20 Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
References and Notes
21 Master of the Intangibles – It Takes a Team
References and Notes
Part VI Epilogue
A Master in the Art of Living