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Why Vacation Doesn’t Cure Burnout: Exploring Deeper Mental Health Triggers in Dentistry

28 May 2026 · 46:34 · Episode 140

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Ash speaks with mental health counselor Priyanka Abul Khair about the realities of burnout in the dental profession, especially among practice owners. They discuss how burnout often goes beyond physical exhaustion and is usually rooted in unresolved relational stress and open loops—tasks or conversations that weigh on the mind. Priyanka explains how these open loops, avoidance of difficult conversations, and…

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