Episode 706 · September 25, 2025
Thriving, Not Surviving: How Dentists Can Stay Passionate and Avoid Burnout
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Dr. Jacqueline Patterson
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Dr. Jacqueline Patterson is a General Dentist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist and has been practicing for over fifteen years. Dr. Patterson believes that by educating her patients and providing the proper therapy and techniques, she can non-invasively improve their conditions - from general restorative treatment to Airway-Centered Disorder therapies. Dr. Patterson received her training as an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist from the International Association of Oral Myologists, and prior to that, earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from UC, San Francisco and undergraduate degree in Dental Hygiene from UNC, Chapel Hill.
Episode Summary
As with any profession, doing the same thing every day can put us in a rut. As things become routine we soon begin to lose interest. So as dental professionals, how to stay inspired, fulfilled, and energized in our dental career? Today we’re diving into a topic that’s more important than ever for dental professionals: how to reignite your passion for dentistry and avoid the burnout that’s become all too common in our field. Our guest today is Dr. Jacqueline Patterson, a general dentist and orofacial myofunctional therapist with over 15 years of experience.
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